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At The Beach! Insanely Great Beach House, Ocean Views, Relaxation & Pickleball

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Sunset view of the front of the house. The front of the house faces the ocean.
Back of the house looking toward the ocean.
One of two close by beach access staircases
Steps to the Beach 
Walk for Miles
Play or walk on the Pajaro Dunes beach!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 112339 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

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Pajaro Dunes, CA
  • Palm Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sunset State Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 Bunk Room Sleeps 5

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

At The Beach! Insanely Great Beach House, Ocean Views, Relaxation & Pickleball

House 67 makes its debut - this large home has a hot and cold water outdoor shower to rinse off the sand and generously sleeps 11 guests. Ideal location to visit Santa Cruz County and Monterey County. Pajaro Dunes Resort is a private gated community located on miles of sandy beach.

Beauty in Row 2 at Pajaro Dunes - Views and gorgeous sight lines from every elevation of this fascinating Gary Garmann designed home. Premier trifecta location with spectacular ocean views, baby steps to the coveted beach access AND the ease to unload your car and walk directly up to the front door. Serene, private and well-equipped 2300+ square feet of vacation views and relaxing comfort in this four bedroom, 3 bathroom home with a beautiful flow to maximize space for several families and generations to share.

Gorgeous natural light floods the entire upper floor. Vaulted ceilings throughout the upstairs and in the downstairs master bedroom. Plenty of room to spread out for some downtime in the well proportioned bedrooms, nap, read or daydream on the chaise lounges in the irresistible sun room. Rejuvenate or catch up on some work in the serenity of the semi-private ocean view retreat space above the master bedroom.

Gather in the living room with views from Santa Cruz to Moss Landing to Monterey. Plenty of room to enjoy game night, build a puzzle with the little ones, grab a book from the floor to ceiling bookcase, enjoy the fireplace, or catch up on your binge watching on the 60 inch TV.

Dining table smoothly extends to 96 inches with two butterfly leaves. Seating at the table for10 with the extension, plus two counter height bar stools and two café height chairs at the table console. Outdoor patio dining set with umbrella and swivel chairs seats six. Propane BBQ with propane provided.

Several outdoor spaces at H67, including an outdoor tiled upper patio deck with gorgeous agriculture views of the strawberry and artichoke fields and the abundant bird life in the Slough and a look toward Santa Cruz.

All of the bedrooms are on the lower level of the house. Luxurious quality new beds and bedding throughout each of the four bedrooms with 500 thread count sheets, duvets and plenty of extra layers for comfort and warmth.

Bedroom 1 sleeps two: CA king in primary bedroom with a door directly out to the lower patio. This suite can be accessed from the downstairs hallway and also from a staircase on the top floor. A separate private master retreat space with an ocean view is located on the upstairs level directly above the master bedroom.

Bedroom 2 sleeps two: Queen bed with a view of the dune grass and the slough.

Bedroom 3 sleeps two: CA King bed with a view of the agriculture fields.

Bedroom 4 sleeps five: Double bunk bed on the bottom with a single on top and a single trundle. Features a love seat with a single sleeper.This large room features a large TV. There are two exterior doors in this room, each leading to a separate outdoor space.

All four bedrooms and two full baths are on the lower floor. A shower bathroom is at the entry level. H67 has several different levels and a number of stairwells. There are staircases inside at each end of the house allowing for an easy flow when you host a full house. We are not responsible for any items left behind.

Visit local favorites to pick berries, ride the roller coaster, explore the Natural Bridges tide pools, tour the aquarium, kayak on the slough, paddle board in the Harbor, learn to surf and skim board, ride horses on the beach. Walk for miles and miles on the sandy beach. Golfers paradise from local public ocean view courses to the world famous Pebble Beach. Ideal location to see Santa Cruz, Moss Landing, Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur.

Purchase fresh local produce from road side stands and fish right out off the boat in the harbor. Wine taste and enjoy the Santa Cruz County wineries and the sample the local breweries and restaurants.

Pajaro Dunes has a zero tolerance, no pet policy. No pets extends to any visiting guests and is strictly enforced. We love our dogs too and we know it is hard to leave them behind. Please understand it is an HOA rule.

Make Pajaro Dunes an annual getaway!

Santa Cruz Transient Occupancy Certificate CO00713

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Owner/Manager​
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Amenities

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Outdoor space
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Different staircase levels to negotiate.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Designated areas throughout the property.
Quiet hours from 10 PM - 8 AM are required. Motorcycles, RV's and boats cannot be parked in the house lots.
Pets are not allowed. Security strictly enforces this policy with fines and request to vacate without a refund.
No open flames allowed on the property. Duraflame type logs only in the house fireplace - NO logs. Excess garbage can be left in the recycle center.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number Transient Occupancy Tax #CO00713

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Hamlin Antiques are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pajaro Dunes, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
  • La Selva Beach - 23 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Sunset State Beach - 23 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Monterey Bay - 31 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 31 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Las Islitas Mariscos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Imura Japanese Restaur - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪D'la Colmena - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is At The Beach! Insanely Great Beach House, Ocean Views, Relaxation & Pickleball pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at At The Beach! Insanely Great Beach House, Ocean Views, Relaxation & Pickleball?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at At The Beach! Insanely Great Beach House, Ocean Views, Relaxation & Pickleball?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is At The Beach! Insanely Great Beach House, Ocean Views, Relaxation & Pickleball located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Palm Beach, Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Sunset State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 240 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific beach house

We enjoyed a relaxed few days at this terrific beach house. Location is great and we loved lazy days and nights on the quiet beach. House has everything you need and beds are super comfortable. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely will be staying again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent venue for our family celebration

We really enjoyed our stay at the property. The house is designed well to accommodate a good-sized family and was very comfortable. The amenities that were provided met all of our needs and then some. Beach access was just a short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Knute R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and peaceful

Lovely location and very comfortable stay. Enjoyed the well stocked kitchen, morning & evening walks along the beach. Property was very clean and welcoming, and all the beds were comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

This house is amazing. It accommodated 5 adults and 5 kids perfectly. The amenities included with the house were way above average in my opinion. The beds were very comfortable (very!). There were plenty of towels, including a nice stash of beach towels. The kitchen ware was ample and of nice quality. We did not want for anything, except for a faster brewing coffee maker; it is extremely slow. Fortunately, there is a Kureg dispenser with a generous supply of K cups, which was greatly appreciated. The bathroom amenities were equally generous and thoughtful.As for proximity to the beach, the home is among a cluster of separate homes located on a bluff above the ocean. There is a beach access stairway very close to the house. The girls (6-12 yo) spent every free moment on the beach. The warm outside shower was greatly appreciated. Be aware that there are lots of trips up and downs stairways that came with the stay. The living area is upstairs while bedrooms and bathrooms are downstairs. There are some maintenance issues that need to be addressed. The openable windows are casement style and some are very difficult to operate, while some are completely inoperable due to corrosion issues with the metal mechanisms and the salt air. The scissor mechanism in the kids room appears to be close to failure. The other issues were the previously mentioned coffee maker (30 min to brew a pot) and cabinet doors that don’t close properly in the kitchen. These in no way detracted from our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Our group of friends is committed to this weekend every year at Pajaro. We’ve used dozens of houses and this one is the best. Owners are thoughtful and friendly. Every detail of the house shows their love and considerations. It’s such a breath of fresh air to interact with people who care to be human and not just in it for the money. We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous trip

What a beautiful home! Everything you need right at hand. Spectacular views from many locations. The host is very responsive and helpful. Would definitely book stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay

This house is lovely, with a wonderful design, great views, and all the comforts one could need. The kitchen is very well-equipped, both with dishes and cookware and with spices. Even if it is gray or rainy, this is a great place to hang out, with lots of comfortable chairs for reading and relaxing. If you’ve never been to Pajaro you should know that the beach goes on for miles, so boundless opportunities for walking and watching birds. We even saw an otter. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Never tire of coastal California.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous weekend get-away

Perfect beach location, beautiful home, well stocked kitchen, clean, comfy beds, breath-taking views - all around wonderful place to relax, cook, play games with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would love to stay here again!

Perhaps I shouldn't be so enthusiastic about this house because I want to keep it available for future bookings for us!!! We (6 adults and one 2.5 yr old) just loved it. Well-appointed, comfortable, beach access, roomy. It is just what you want a beach house to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place, Beautiful Place and awesome upgrades!

We love this place. The house is well stocked with everything you might need. The upgrades were wonderful, very classy! We will be back again. We were hoping for some sunshine but still had fun at the beach!!! The owner is so accommodating and kind. Thank you very much!💕🙏
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachtastic!

This one’s amazing! Great location- beautiful and quiet area with a very short walk to the beach. The house was very clean, nicely decorated, thoughtful amenities, and the most well stocked kitchen ever! I would rate this a 10+++.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love Love Love

Great place for all the peoples
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place!

The house was even better than advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chester G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location right on the beach!

I booked this vacation to have a relaxing labor day weekend with friends and family and it 100% delivered! Denise gave clear and concise instructions on everything from check-in, food recommendations nearby, to check-out. Lots of parking even for a holiday weekend, and very simple check-in to a gated community. Not to mention the beautiful beach! The house itself was also packed with amenities whether you're staying in or hanging out on the beach. Lots of space to lounge around in the house, from the large and open living room and sun room. If you're spending more time at the beach, she also provided boogie boards, sand castle buckets, and shovels! If you're looking for a relaxing beach side get away, then this is it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Life’s a beach!

Our family stayed for several days while we explored Hearst Castle and Pebble Beach. After spending too much time in the car (traffic) traveling to those places it was so nice to come back to the house! The house was perfect for family dinners and spreading out to decompress! But the best part of our trip was exploring the beach and watching the waves crashing! We all enjoyed morning and night walks along the shore! Thank you Denise!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leilanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Watsonville beach house

perfect vacation right before school starts. house had everything you needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Beautiful home, very safe, great views and steps to the ocean. Kitchen is well equipped for cooking for a large group. Hope to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We loved it! Had a fantastic stay! So well stocked, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than the Pictures - Great House on the Beach!

This property is a true gem. It is obvious that the owners have taken great care to have the place well stocked with things visitors may need including kitchen essentials and PLENTY of towels for trips to the beach. The beach is very easily accessible. Great communication with the owner throughout our experience. Highly recommend this spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Birthday with Family

The property is beautiful, clean, private beach, easy parking. My family and I enjoyed our stay. The home literally has everything you need! The home has a wonderful lay out for a large family stay with plenty to do. The direct beach access was easy and beautiful! This home is anmazing and communication was easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pajaro Dunes

Great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniella s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a wonderful place for a multi-generational family reunion

This was our second year staying at this lovely modern house. The beach is beautiful and walkable. The house was spotlessly clean and extremely well-stocked with towels and bathroom sundries. The beds are very comfortably outfitted. There is a full laundry room. We did a lot of prep, cooking, and reheating, and the kitchen has a plethora of useful tools and gadgets in addition to lots of pots, pans, mixing bowls, dishes, cups, glasses, silverware, kitchen towels — whatever you can think of. Denise, who provides detailed info before checkin, is a pleasure to deal with. Checkout requirements were refreshingly minimal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Manager​

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Lifelong Bay Area residents Paul and Denise wanted to get back to Denise's native Santa Cruz. Once they saw Pajaro Dunes Resort they knew it was the perfect spot - At The Beach.

Why they chose this property

Great architecture, ocean views, plenty of room, great flow, room for everyone to gather and create family memories. Thrilled to have the opportunity to purchase House 67!

What makes this property unique

Location at the parking lot, steps to the beach, room for everyone very comfortably, and the VIEWS!

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests