BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED - Pajaro Dunes

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Watsonville, CA

Palm Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Sunset State Beach
‪12 min drive‬
Monterey Bay
‪31 min drive‬
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms

Master Bathroom 1

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

Master Bathroom 2

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

Master Bathroom 3

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

Master Bathroom 4

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED

Experience the Ultimate Luxury Getaway at Pajaro Dunes!

California is home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world, and Pajaro Dunes is no exception. Tucked within a pristine coastal sanctuary, this exclusive beachfront retreat offers front-row seats to nature’s wonders—watch dolphins play in the waves, spot majestic whales in the distance, and admire sea otters floating effortlessly in the surf. As the sun sets over the Pacific, prepare to be mesmerized by the vivid colors painting the sky—an experience you’ll never forget.

A Landmark Home, Now Completely Transformed
Originally built by Senator Dianne Feinstein, this iconic oceanfront home has long been a beloved landmark in the Pajaro Dunes community. Now, after an extensive luxury remodel, it has been completely reimagined with top-of-the-line finishes, designer interiors, and high-end appliances—making it one of the most exclusive rentals in the area.

Step inside to soaring high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the home with natural light, creating an airy, open-concept layout that maximizes the breathtaking ocean views. The brand-new gourmet kitchen features state-of-the-art appliances, custom cabinetry, and premium stone countertops, making it a dream for home chefs and entertainers alike.

Unparalleled Outdoor Living
Unique to Pajaro Dunes, this home offers the best of both worlds—a spacious ocean-facing deck where you can sip your morning coffee while listening to the waves, and a private courtyard in the back, complete with an elegant dining and lounging area, perfect for sunset dinners or cozy evenings by the fire.

A private driveway offers convenient parking for up to three cars, and just steps from the front door, a staircase leads directly to the sandy beach—making it effortless to enjoy the sun, surf, and coastal beauty.

The Perfect Coastal Escape
Located within a secure, gated community, this retreat is ideally positioned just 20 miles from Capitola Village and Santa Cruz, and 25 miles from Monterey and Carmel. Whether you’re exploring the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, hiking among the majestic redwoods, indulging in world-class dining, or visiting the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium and central coast wineries, your stay at House 48 offers the perfect balance of luxury, relaxation, and adventure.

Experience Pajaro Dunes like never before—where modern luxury meets coastal charm. Book your stay today!

* NO Animals Allowed
* NO Parties Allowed
* RV's ,Vans, and large passenger vans must be parked by the front gate

Check In - 4:00 PM
Check Out - 10:00 AM

Thank you!

Property manager

Carl Wheatley

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The home is right above beach. Take a short boardwalk to beach stairs.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Exceeding 12 people will terminate rental with no refund. If your party has rented multiple properties, all may not gather at H48.

No Parties or Large Gatherings

Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM.

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

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

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this holiday home is near theme parks and on 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. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

Palm Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Sunset State Beach - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
La Selva Beach - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
Monterey Bay - 31 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

Salinas Station - 37 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
‪Imura Japanese Restaur - ‬11 min drive
‪D'la Colmena - ‬10 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Palm Beach, Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chekwume U.

12 Jan, 2023

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

Great Stay

It was great!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason R., Eastvale, USA

7 Jan, 2023

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

This place was a dream beach getaway. It was perfect for the entire family.

It was well worth the price

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jerald R.

14 Feb, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family visit

Annual holiday gift to the family

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia W.

31 Jul, 2023

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

Beautiful View

We lived on the outside deck every day. Could not get enough of the view!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

27 Jul, 2023

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

Beach

We had a great time! The house and view were beautiful! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Loree C.

29 Aug, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Moms 80th birthday

We celebrated our moms birthday at the beach. Location and views were fabulous. House is very spacious with comfortable beds. Well stocked kitchen. Had a fabulous time.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah G.

20 May, 2023

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Seaside sanctuary

Oceanfront property was spectacular. Was difficult to find thermostat upstairs and no privacy up there

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo D., Elk Grove, CA

30 May, 2023

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

Relaxing Getaway

My entire family had such an amazing stay. The property is exactly as described and pictures do not do the view justice. There is not direct beach access from the back of the property. However, that is not an issue as the entire neighborhood is beautiful and it is just a short 3 minute walk to the sand/beach. We enjoyed beautiful sunsets from the comfort of the living room and amazing breakfast views from the dining room table. Kitchen also had everything we needed for cooking, and even baking, during our stay. Beautiful home and location. And would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H., Reno, Nevada

7 Jul, 2023

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

4th of July stay

The house is in a great location between Santa Cruz and Monterey with exceptional ocean views. Great communication with everything that the house has to offer. We got to check in a little bit early, thank you Carl. Other than the couch is a bit uncomfortable, everything the house has is perfect along with an extra fridge in the garage for our large group. We did bring air mattresses to accommodate the extra sleeping arrangements. Thank you again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

6 Sept, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dishwasher needs help. Dirty dishes dirty in inside shelfs upon arrival. We never had clean dishes.

We love the house & setting. Perfect scene everywhere. Needs more space in downstairs Bed Rm. we had 4 young adult ( 21, 19, 18,17 ) all big boys. Crowded!!! It is a nice home & Carl went above & beyond! for us. The TV needs ti be simplified w/ instruction.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

13 Mar, 2023

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

Amazing Beach House

Spent the weekend to celebrate our kids birthday and we could not have asked for a better location! Teenagers were busy from all day, Hanging at the beach, playing tennis, basketball, volleyball, all right on site! Then at night so much space in the house, they played games until the wee hours of the morning without my Husband and I even being bothered because the house is so BIG! Carl was an incredible host, communicated beautifully for check in and out. Couple questions while we were there and he responded immediately! We will absolutely be Back😊

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jay m., San Jose CA USA

24 Oct, 2022

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

Perfect Beach House

Excellent location for many sport activities.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Rachael C., Stockton, Ca

23 Sept, 2022

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

Amazing view and comfy beds!

Such a beautiful home. The views from the patio are stunning. Sitting out in the chairs and watching the waves was our family's favorite past time. The beds are amazingly comfy. The property management responded to our inquiries quickly and were very friendly. The inner courtyard was serene and a great place to relax.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

17 Aug, 2022

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

Family getaway

Great location and roomy house. Nice parking area and easy access to home. Could use more lighting, a little too dark. Common area furniture needs an update. Very good host communication. Space is as described. Very enjoyable and comfortable family space.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kylie S.

14 Apr, 2022

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

Perfect long weekend

My title comes with a small bias as the time spent at House 48 was my wedding weekend. So, me, my (now) husband, and 6 of our friends stayed at this property for 4 days/3 nights. This house is HUGE with the most epic view through the full wall windows along the back of the house. There was plenty of space for us all - never feeling like you were on top of each other and many spaces to find some seclusion, if needed. The house was clean and well equipped. One small disappointment was that the house does not have direct access to the beach - right outside the back is a large wall of rocks that are dangerous to climb, obviously, so you instead have to utilize the stairs available a short (3-4 minute) walk down the road. Communication with the property manager was pleasant and easy. We never had any issues. Of note, we couldn't find any trash or recycling bins near the house so we had to haul any & all garbage to the center near the front gate. No big deal with a truck. Thanks for the stay! We'd love to come again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

David O.

1 Apr, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location!!!

awesome location right on the water. A real gem we won’t soon forget. The host was great and quick to respond with easy check in and out. The cleanliness was t as high as expected. Floors were dirty and furnishings a little old. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susannah N., Novato, CA

13 Mar, 2022

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

Absolutely perfect seaside retreat

Our family stayed here to celebrate my mother-in-law's 80th birthday. There were 6 of us, including 1 person with a walker, and an 11-year-old. The home was absolutely perfect for all of us. The setting and view is positively otherworldly. A panoramic view of the ocean greets you as you walk in, and you can hear the waves crashing from all of the 4 bedrooms. The kitchen had everything we needed, as we cooked heavily and ate all our meals in the home. The kitchen was stocked with appliances, cooking utensils, serving bowls, and almost every conceivable type of drinking glass and dish imaginable. The pantry had lots of spices, along with sugar and cooking spray. The home was very clean, and furnished with all kinds of extras to really enhance your comfort: Cushions for all the outdoor loungers, blankets for sitting outside, an enormous working fireplace, TVs, a game cabinet, magazines, and helpful notes throughout the house. We played ping pong and foosball in the garage with out kiddo every day. There was also every manner of beach gear imaginable - chairs, beach toys, a wagon to carry it all across the sand, wet suits, boogie boards, I think I even saw surf boards. They really did think of everything. Carl, the owner, was extremely friendly and helpful, and provided very good tips and guidelines prior to check-in. He also checked in on us via text, even though he was out of the country, and was available via text throughout our stay. We had the good fortune to see a pod of dolphins swimming in front of the house, and a playful sea otter right off the beach. Accessing the beach was very easy and convenient via the stairway at the end of the driveway. We are already planning our next stay here. It is absolutely perfect — peaceful, beautiful, indulgent, relaxing. Everything a seaside getaway should be. This special place has cast its spell on us.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miya Y.

25 Feb, 2022

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

Great family stay

We had a great time! The house had a perfect view of sunsets and birds and beach. The kitchen was well stocked to cook every meal and it was great to have a dishwasher. Kids enjoyed foozeball and ping pong in the garage. Being a belt to park in drive way made loading and unloading easy. It wasn’t warm enough for swimming but wr enjoyed digging in the sand for crabs and clams.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

TR A.

13 Dec, 2021

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

Beach house

We could not have asked for a better location of the home. Everyone in the family had a great time and are raving about the home. Sunset, moon rise and set over the ocean was ideal from the home. Carl responded promptly to all our questions and offered extended checkout without any ask. Thanks so much and we could enjoy it for that much longer. Thanks again Carl

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christy P., Redwood City, CA

23 Oct, 2021

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

Beautiful house on the beach!

This was, hands down, one of the most beautiful places we have ever rented. The house is a bit outdated, as are most of the houses in this complex. But it was far made up for in convenience to the beach, stocked items in the kitchen, LOADS of kids toys in the garage (seriously, no need to bring anything), and the wonderful communication from Carl. Even though the weather was not wonderful (this was the first October in 8 years we had seen rain) we still had so much fun at the beach and in the house. The 6 kids we were with had plenty of space to run around when it was raining outside. We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy E.

13 Oct, 2021

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

Pacific Beach house stay October 2021

We had a great time here! The home had everything we needed for our stay. Communication with our host was excellent. We’d love to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott h.

11 Oct, 2021

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

Birthday Getaway

The pictures and description of the property amenities were right on target. 4 bedrooms and a great room that can easily accommodate a large family. Karaoke, beach, pumpkin patch and tons of fun! We had a few logistics questions for the property manager and he responded right away. Already planning for a follow up visit in 2022.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C., Gilbert, AZ

1 Oct, 2021

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

Amazing stay!

We loved the home! The view is outstanding. We cherished every moment there!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Regine T.

15 Sept, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

The house is located right on the beach, with great views. The house is a little rundown and need better housekeeping. We found ants, spider webs, and dust and dirt around the house, we didn't feel the house was cleaned. We had 2 infants and did not feel it was clean enough for them to crawl around. Hope they keep up the maintenance on this house because we will definitely be back. The owner was friendly, and great at communication and gave us thorough instructions

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

30 Aug, 2021

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

Great

Place was great - great location, well laid out, and comfortable.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Carl Wheatley

I grew up in Ireland and moved to the US more than 20 years ago. I settled in Silicon Valley and have been living here ever since. And no surprise, my husband and I work in high tech but love to come to the beach whenever we can get away.

Why they chose this property

I discovered Pajaro Dunes shortly after I moved to the US. I fell in love with it immediately and have been coming here ever since. I have travelled the world but there is no other place I would rather be.. Pajaro Dunes reminds me of Ireland. It's a hidden gem nestled between the miles of strawberry fields and the Pacific Ocean. The resort lies next to a nature sanitary audit's not uncommon to see bird watchers scouting for a sighting of the many species of birds. Coming here on a Friday evening after work is like stepping into another world. Look up and down the beach from our patio and you will likely see a string of couples with wine and beer watching the magical sunset.

What makes this property unique

The location is unique. There is nowhere else you will such beauty and tranquility, yet the buzz, bars and restaurants of Capitola are only 15 - 20 minutes away. Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay whale watching and the Aquarium, central coast wineries and world famous golf are a short drive away

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