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Sweeping ocean views! Perfect for families, steps to sand, ping pong, pickleball

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Exterior
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sweeping ocean views! Perfect for families, steps to sand, ping pong, pickleball

Discover your perfect coastal retreat in this stunning 2,300+ sq. ft. contemporary beach house, where panoramic ocean views and the rhythmic sound of waves create an unforgettable backdrop for your getaway with family and friends. Just steps from the sand, this thoughtfully designed home seamlessly blends luxury with comfort, accommodating up to 12 guests across two primary queen suites, an additional queen bedroom, a cheerful bunk room perfect for children and a queen sofa bed.

The heart of the home showcases a light-filled great room with a soaring open-beam ceiling, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and expansive windows that frame breathtaking white water ocean and sunset views. From inside the house or on either of the two front decks, you may witness dolphins, otters and seals playing in the surf, humpback whale spouts in the distance or enjoy the spectacular lights of Santa Cruz and Monterey twinkling across the bay. The rear wrap-around deck, nestled among eucalyptus trees and overlooking a stream, also offers a peaceful retreat.

Designed for both relaxation and entertainment, this home features:

Luxurious Living Spaces:

• Two spacious master suites with private decks and premium furnishings
• Upstairs master bath with double sinks, large shower, and indulgent soaking tub
• Dedicated media room with 60" Smart HDTV, Roku for easy streaming, cable (Spectrum), DVD-player and high-end American Leather queen sleeper sofa
• High-speed WiFi throughout for seamless entertainment
• Smart HDTVs with Roku for easy streaming and cable in each bedroom
• Klipsch Heritage-series bluetooth speaker to stream your favorite music

Gourmet Kitchen & Dining:

• Fully equipped chef's kitchen with new appliances and premium kitchenware
• Dual coffee options: traditional drip maker and Keurig for your morning brew
• Generous dining space for 12, plus casual breakfast bar seating for 4
• Matching dishes, flatware and glasses along with attractive serving dishes
• Weber gas grill for effortless outdoor cooking
• Rice cooker, toaster, pancake griddle, crockpot, blender and more small appliances

Beach Life Made Easy:

• Complete beach gear: chairs, towels, sunshade, umbrella, boogie boards, and rolling cart
• Convenient foot washing station for sandy returns
• Access to community pickleball, tennis courts, bocce ball, volleyball, and basketball facilities as well as an open field for soccer, baseball or other free play
• Access to life-size chess board and Connect4, horseshoes and Bocce Ball that can be borrowed from the gatehouse

Family-Friendly Amenities:

• Kids' bunk room with four twin beds and trundle
• Games for kids and guests of all ages
• Ping-pong table for active group engagement
• Portable baby gates and bed (Pack 'n Play)
• Plastic cups, plates and bowls
• Step stools in bathroom
• New full-size washer and dryer (new in 2023)
• Fully accessible two-car garage plus ample parking

Pajaro Dunes is a peaceful escape, and our family has endless hours of fun here. Nonetheless, the local area offers endless attractions, activities and culinary experiences. We are always happy to share our recommendations but here are a few nearby options:

• Santa Cruz beach boardwalk (30 minutes)
• Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row (25 minutes)
• Berry picking at local farms – season dependent – or visit the farm’s pie and gift shop
• Unparalleled local produce from nearby stands or markets
• World-class kayaking and bird watching at Elkhorn Slough
• Wineries and breweries
• Surfing, skim boarding, paddle boarding, kayaking rentals and lessons
• Martinelli’s Company Store offers juice tasting (check hours)
• Horseback riding
• Endless hiking and mountain biking
• Restaurants and shopping in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Moss Landing and Watsonville
• Spectacular golfing with a local ocean-view course (10 minutes) or Pebble Beach (45 minutes)
• Ropes course and canopy tours (35 min)
• 17-Mile Drive and Carmel-by-the-Sea (45 min) and Big Sur
• Missions - San Juan Bautista Mission (30 min) and Carmel Mission (40 min)
• UC Santa Cruz (30 min)
• Pinnacles National Park (1:15 hour)
• Palo Alto & Stanford University (1:10 hours)
• San Jose and Silicon Valley, including San Jose International Airport (1 hour)
• San Francisco (1:45 hours) San Francisco Airport (1:30 hours)

Whether you're sipping morning coffee to the sound of waves, preparing a family feast in the cook’s kitchen, watching the sunset from your private deck or exploring the amazing area, this thoughtfully appointed home provides the perfect setting for creating lasting memories.

Property manager

Sheila and Jim Pascoe

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Street parking available
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video game console

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Electric car charging station
  • Gated community
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No exceptions due to community HOA

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have pack-n-play, two baby gates, games and toy
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Panoramic Ocean Views for 12!

About the neighborhood

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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 17 min drive - 18.9 km
  • La Selva Beach - 26 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Sunset State Beach - 26 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Monterey Bay - 30 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 32 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Imura Japanese Restaur - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪D'la Colmena - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweeping ocean views! Perfect for families, steps to sand, ping pong, pickleball pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweeping ocean views! Perfect for families, steps to sand, ping pong, pickleball?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweeping ocean views! Perfect for families, steps to sand, ping pong, pickleball?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweeping ocean views! Perfect for families, steps to sand, ping pong, pickleball located?

This family-friendly Watsonville vacation home is located by the sea, just steps from Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Palm Beach and Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sweeping ocean views! Perfect for families, steps to sand, ping pong, pickleball Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
It was a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Beach Home
Great home for our 3 generation family! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julianne Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great place
Lots of room, great views, clean, comfortable,well outfitted kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with all the amenities
We enjoyed Thanksgiving weekend with the family - just steps from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous view
Steps to the beach Had every thing we needed Big and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, wonderful stay
We were greeted on our first afternoon by a spectacular sunset! This is a beautiful location, a 3 minute walk to the beach. The house is well-furnished and comfortable for our family of 6 grownups. From the dining area, we had a view through a huge window and could see the beach and the ocean beyond. One afternoon we saw whales spouting in the distance. It is a convenient (about 20-min) drive to the Moss Landing area where we went kayaking one day and whale-watching another day. We recommend this property with enthusiasm.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit!
Love this vacation spot. Great location and nice parking was available in the driveway and next to property. The layout was perfect for our group. Very clean. Easy booking and check-in process. Strongly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Great House
We enjoyed our stay here. It was perfect for our 3 kids and 5 grandkids... Thank You for sharing your beautiful house with our family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Quyen L.

Excellent!
This home made for a wonderful family weekend. Stunning views, quiet neighborhood, and great ammenities...this home had it all!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
This is our second time staying at this location! We enjoy being close to the beach and the number of bedrooms/baths were great! However we were a little surprised at the overall wear and tear of the place since our last stay 15 months ago! A little refresh might be needed soon :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

J W.

We had a wonderful time!
Our family met for an annual get together. We had six children and five adults and the house accommodated us very comfortably. There is ample sitting room for eating as well as relaxing. The kids loved the proximity to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
The home was an ideal size for our family with easy access to the beach. We were fortunate to have glorious weather and a lovely view. The sports fans had access to several televised games off the main room. That was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alec and Gail P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing
Beautiful beach and views. Could use a little spruce up. Nice carpet. Very comfortable for the 9 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family to get together
We loved the house, beach, and the tennis/pickleball courts. The kids and adults enjoyed the entire weekend (except getting the kids to bed!). No time for TV with all there was to do-games, views, walks, sand and waves, even a great climbing tree for little ones. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view with abundant space!
What a great and relaxing stay! Kitchen, linens and beach items were abundant and well organized. Owner was very responsive to questions, and check in an out was easy. The protected beach of Pajaro Dunes means you feel very secluded and comfortable in sheltering in place. We would have stayed longer if it was available!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Nell A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
The Beach House worked out well for our reunion. Plenty of room for everyone. The layout of the main floor is a little odd, with the only bathroom on that level only accessible through the master bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carmela E., Millbrae, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Spacious Home
We had the best time. The home was big with lots of space. Rooms were big. Beautiful kitchen which was fully stocked. Beach entry way right avross the street. I highly recommend this home to anyone with big family. Just a beautiful stay. A vacation thats relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

Great house, exactly as advertised
Beautiful home, just a few steps from the beach in a quiet community. My grandkids loved the bunk bed room. Great beach for finding sand dollars. Beautiful views from the upstairs windows and lots of deck space. Too hot in the sun on the back deck? Just move to the front deck and enjoy the cool breeze off the ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zadee Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time At Pajaro Dunes
Wonderful property for enjoying the beach and amenities at Pajaro Dunes. Upstairs has nice open kitchen/dining/living space and beautiful views of Monterey Bay. Bedroom layout was very accommodating for our larger family gathering especially with younger children who could go to bed early. Ping pong table, sand toys and beach chairs were a big hit! Was within thirty minutes of Monterey, Carmel, Santa Cruz and other local attractions... but our best time was just hanging out and enjoying the beach house, beach, and Pajaro Dunes facilities (play field and bocce ball court). We had a wonderful time! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Orrin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptionally PERFECT for 3 families with kids
I cannot compliment this property enough! We had 3 families with 7 kids all under 6 years old and this place was PERFECT. The bunk bed room was a blast for the kids (includes a trundle so it's 5 beds in that room), and the "tv room" is attached to the upstairs master and has an air mattress that serves as another bedroom. The house was spotless and very well appointed. So many extra towels, sheets, pillows, and blankets. And lots of beach equipment. Location is ideal, just about 100 feet from the beach. You will not be disappointed at all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great memories here
We had a group of 11 with kids and adults. The location is perfect and the view from the living room and kitchen are to die for. No tv in the living room but there is a small media room adjacent with a large tv. Would be more convenient if the tv was in the living room. But it just made for more games and conversations which was very nice as well. The owners were very responsive to our questions. Nice place to go with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed vacation!
Excellent response time from owners. Great location at pajaro dunes. Walk to beach was easy. Access right across the street. Great view of the ocean from second floor. The home suited us well and was clean upon arrival. However, there was a lack of cleaning supplies, especially for the kitchen, throughout our stay. However, we brought a ton of our own from home, so not too bad. Overall great rental and would rent again. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Tonia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recent visit
The rental house was perfectly located, and fully stocked with all basics you will need. The ping pong table in garage was a hit!! It would have been nice to have a TV in the living room so that everyone could enjoy together. The room off the living room (where TV is located) is too small to fit more than four people, and we were a family of 11. The only negative was that the outside garbage cans were full upon our arrival, and not emptied/picked up until our departure, three days later.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
Over all excellent. Another bath or half bath upstairs would have been nice, as the people in the pull out sofa video room either have to go down stairs to the bathroom or through the master bedroom. The downstairs master bath definitely needs a longer shower curtain. You have to fight it constantly while showering to either keep it from wrapping around you or blowing outside the tub. Everyone enjoyed themselves. The view is great and closeness to the beach was wonderful. Close enough to stores etc too. thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lolly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a Perfect Place For Our 3 Generation Family Vacation
Not much else to add. It was extremely clean. I have always had to clean at least some areas in other vacation rentals just to make it sanitary enough to stay healthy. Not this place! The housekeepers did a wonderful job! Even the laundry area was spotless! And the house was graciously set up but laid back enough to be able to feel really comfortable and at home. We all loved it! And all of us have rented many places all over the US. This was truly tops! Thank you, Sheila and Jim. You have certainly earned the “superb-hosts” rating from the 12 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023