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Serene beachfront getaway, breathtaking ocean views, steps from the beach!

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Moss Landing, CA
  • Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Moss Landing State Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Castroville

Located in Castroville, this vacation home is on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Salinas River State Beach and Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve. .This vacation home is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Monterey Bay and 19.2 mi (31 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Moss Landing State Beach - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Marina State Beach - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Monterey Bay - 32 min drive - 35.8 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 20 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phil’s Fish Market & Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shawarma King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪birrieria Coalcoman - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Serene beachfront getaway, breathtaking ocean views, steps from the beach!

A piece of heaven on earth. One of the most memorable and peaceful vacations you'll experience. Away from traffic and large crowds. You'll feel like you're at a resort with all the amenities, including access to a pool, hot tub, tennis courts, golf driving net, bocce ball, basketball court, volleyball and so much more. The beach is only steps from your back decks, it will seem as if you're by yourselves on most days. Ocean views from the living, dining, kitchen and one of the master bedrooms.

The Monterey Dunes Colony is a gated community on the beach sitting between Monterey and Santa Cruz. Close to excellent restaurants, shopping, hiking and other outdoor activities. This house features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with beautiful ocean views and direct beach access. One of the master bedrooms, the main living area, dining and kitchen have beautiful views of Monterey Bay. You can watch dolphins, seals and whales from the comfort of the living room, dining area and outdoor decks. Beautiful sunsets are a daily occurrence. This house is ideal for a large family or 2 smaller families.

You have the entire house and also get to take advantage of the gated community amenities. The unit is split level with a vaulted ceiling in the main living area with lots of windows to take advantage of the ocean view. There are 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. One of the master bedrooms has a king size bed with a beautiful ocean view with an attached full bathroom with a shower. There is a deck just outside this master bedroom. The other master bedroom has a queen size bed with an attached full bathroom with a tub/shower. The third bedroom is on the same level as the living area with two-double beds. The third bathroom has a tub/shower and is between the upstairs bedroom and the living area.

The kitchen is stocked with dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, and pans etc. There is a large refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, garbage disposal, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, and toaster. Enjoy eating your meals either indoors or outdoors on the patio dining set. We also have a full size washer and dryer. There is a TV in the main living area and in one of the master bedrooms with local channels available. We have Wifi set up, but because of the secluded location on the Dunes, it can be spotty at times. The Dunes has a Club with a pool which is open April to October, tennis courts, basketball hoop, bocce ball and golf nets. We can only host 7 people at one time INCLUDING INFANTS (the HOA has very strict rules). We get fined $150/night per person over 7 and will be assessed to your stay, should a violation occur. Also no smoking will be tolerated. While we love pets, we cannot allow guests to bring their own animals as the HOA does not allow it. There is a fine of $400/animal that will be assessed to your stay and the animal must be removed immediately.

There is an additional cost per night of 10.5 % Monterey County tax and a $150 cleaning fee per stay (It will be listed as a Host Fee). The Service Fee is VRBO's fee. The Monterey Dunes Colony Resort fee is included in the daily rate.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Heated pool

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Serene beachfront getaway, breathtaking ocean views, steps from the beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

RICHARD S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The property is in a great location. Just a few steps from the beach. It is in a gated community with security with shared amenities for the people staying there. That being said, this particular unit has a lot of deferred maintainence and was not at all clean. Every surface touched was sticky or dirty or both. We only stayed two days but if we had stayed longer there were insufficient towels for the 3/3 unit. Little things were missing which I would expect in such a highly rated property such as: Kleenex, a hair dryer. The outside furniture was plastic chairs that were cheap and dirty. The entry way patio with grill was all covered and looked like it had not been used in awhile; not at all as represented in the pictures. The unit is three stories which was also not described in the listing and would have made a difference as everyone staying there was over 65. The fireplace was unexplainably unusable, lamps were inoperable - didn't even have a switch to turn on, the rug in the upper room was a trip hazard. Overall very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families that want to spend time at the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

House by the Ocean

We had an excellent stay at Moss Landing. The grounds are beautifully kept with boardwalks straight to the beach alongside an ecosystem of sand dunes. Fantastic large lounge that fits a large family in comfortably. I particularly enjoyed the large main bedroom as it looks out onto the Ocean. Our grandchildren loved running free on the beach and the heated swimming pool. If you want to go out to eat it is a drive away at Monterey. We went on an amazing whale watching tour from there and saw dolphins, sea lions, a shark and many humpback whales. If I had to complain about anything I would say the outside furniture and bbq need updating but just being picky!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location; excellent host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet D., Elk Grove Village, IL. USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a family

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend to escape the heat

Came down to the coastal area to escape some of the central valley heat - great location, roughly mid-way between Santa Crus and Monterey.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandee G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply Serene

The location was just beautiful. The condo was perfect for my family. The ocean waves and the pelicans flew by daily. If your looking for a tranquil retreat this is the place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

CSUMB Graduation Celebration

Loved everything about it. The stairs were a bit hard since I use a cane but I managed ok. I loved all the decor & views. It was perfect for our family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach get-away!

Location, location, location! Such a treat to fall asleep listening to the crashing surf. Steps to the sand. We took advantage of the pickleball, basketball, pool and hot tub at the clubhouse too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl’s weekend getaway

We were looking for a quiet beach front location for a relaxing girl’s weekend and we got it! It was a great location with room for all six of us to relax, play games, eat good food, walk in the beach and enjoy ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A heck of a way to celebrate a birthday!

The views from the dining and living rooms were simply stunning and starting every morning with a walk along the beach is good for whatever ails you. The place was very comfortable - a bit seaside worn in places, but to be expected and not to be worried about. Easy to get to nearby places for further exploring or just stay right there and hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Denny C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good experience

Table lamp in rear lower bedroom (with double bed) broken when we arrived; couldn't be used, so we unplugged it for safety reasons. Room needs more lighting. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Monterey Dunes

This is the third time we've stayed at Monterey Dunes, in different VRBO's. This one was was clean, well supplied and worked perfectly for our family (5 adults, 2 kids). The property manager gave us timely information on check in and clear information on check out. The pool and hot tub area were great. They're remodeling the office area near the pool and have installed brand new tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts. The complex is a short drive to Monterey and Carmel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memories with our kids

We had an amazing time with our kids during our stay. The proximity to the beach, the wildlife in the water and around the house, and the house itself met and exceeded our expectations. The only setback would probably be parking in the HOA for an extra car but we made it work with the assigned parking spot and various guest parking spots near the house. The community felt very safe, and the house had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The sunsets each night were beautiful and we enjoyed them from the beach with our kids. We definitely would like to make this an annual trip for our family and would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

Great view of Ocean. Quiet and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Monterey Golf Trip

The unit was well situated and convenient. Owner was very responsive. We reported a few repair items upon check in. It appeared to be converted for wheelchairs with the ramps on both front and rear entries. Overall we enjoyed the unit and the trip. We usually rent two units for the eight of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Very comfortable accommodation with gorgeous view. The practically empty beach is right there for a beautiful walk. We saw whales. We also enjoyed the community basketball court and hot tub. Perfect for our long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice house and a beautiful sunset views on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priya K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, good experience

Gorgeous location, with great views from living, dining and master bedroom. It’s a beautiful quiet beach with amazing sunsets, birds and very few people. House is roomy and comfortable, decor is beach house vibe. We had a lovely time and it was a great location to access Moss Landing for whale watching and great coffee/cafe and also Carmel and Monterey. Would definitely consider staying again. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Only improvements suggested - Kitchen implements need some attention - at least one sharp knife or a knife sharpener, the nonstick pans need to be replaced and the dishwasher is ancient and does not clean well. Also several of the door hinges need WD 40 esp. the master bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ellen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

The beach at Monterey Dunes

Monterey Dunes is a gem along the beach, and the beach holds the magic. The apartment was well equipped and convenient. The beds were comfortable and the location is tops.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and Tranquility

Looking for a peaceful, relaxing stay? This place is it!! You may think with these being townhouses you might hear your neighbors but that is not the case. We only knew people were there due to their cars parked in the spot. Beach is a very short walk and private as well. We saw whales, dolphines, a seal, and even an otter. We also saw lots of cute bunnies around the vegetation. The house has everything you need for cooking and they even provided shampoo in the showers. They have beach towels if you decide to go to the pool for a swim. Very minimal rules and clean up procedures. Owner is very responsive and nice. We loved this location as it had the same privacy feeling for us coming from the sierra mountains. This will definitely be a future visit for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

RnB A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bright Condo with a View

Pro's: friendly security at entrance, gated community, isolated community, beach to yourself, complimentary bottle of wine, 3 minute walk to beach, modern and clean furnishings, updated and light paint colors on walls and ceilings, ample silverware and dishes, coffee maker and filters, plenty of trash bags, liquid soap at every sink, shampoo and conditioner in each shower, beach towels for the beach, beautiful views of the ocean, new tv's, free wifi, all the appliances worked, including the laundry machines and dryer, and it was a very quiet area. Con's: fireplace was broken, outdated cabinets in kitchen and bathrooms, cabinets are not slow close (we all ended up slamming them on a regular basis), strong musty smell throughout the condo- had to leave windows open and place coffee beans in each room to absorb the odor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness

Castroville

Lovely house, great location. We enjoyed the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023