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Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA

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Interior
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Place, La Selva Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Sunset State Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Watsonville

When you stay at this condo in Watsonville, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Palm Beach. .This beach condo is 21.5 mi (34.7 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 22.7 mi (36.5 km) from Monterey Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • La Selva Beach - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Sunset State Beach - 16 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Moss Landing State Beach - 18 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Monterey Bay - 33 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 31 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beach Street Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA

Relax and enjoy spectacular ocean views and sunsets from this newly remodeled 1 bedroom and 1 bath ocean front condo on the most desirable 3rd (top) floor, with high ceilings and abundant natural light, on the Monterey Bay; located between Santa Cruz and Monterey, California Central Coast. The beach is famous for beautiful and picture perfect sunsets. View dolphins, whales, sea otters, sea lions and ships/boats passing by from the living room or deck or beach. Steps away to get down to the sand/beach. On warm days, open the windows and patio doors for fresh cool ocean air and ocean sounds and have a wonderful sleep in the night. No noise from above unlike 2nd and 1st floors condos. Enjoy morning sun with coffee and a glass of wine in the evening while watching sunset. Fully furnished, including linens. Departure cleaning only. Remodeled and newly listed in July 2022 with all brand new leather furniture, Cal King bed, flooring, carpet, brand new appliances, and plenty of can lighting and ceiling fans. Washer/dryer included. The condo rental is limited to 2 adult guests. Located in a security gated community with plenty of parking. Golf at world renowned courses 40 minutes to the South, shop at nearby Santa Cruz, Capitola, Monterey, Carmel, or drive about an hour north to San Francisco for the day. Address: 101 Shell Drive, Watsonville, CA 95176.

This is one of the best Pajaro Dunes rentals overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean and Sunset State Beach. Absolutely no pets and no children. This is a non smoking condo including balcony areas. Secure high speed wifi. (TOT# VR00009)
Make yourself comfortable in this condo, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

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

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,043 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Close all curtains
Set all thermostats to 45 degrees F
Lock the main door.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 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
Property Registration Number VR00009

Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeromy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean, comfortable stay peaceful by the water
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was very clean, everything was labeled and directions for everything was very clear. Location and the beach was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fahran R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
While I was laying in bed, I observed multiple small almost microscopic bug crawling all over the front of my phone while using it. I awoke with bug bites on my leg earlier that same day….Told owner. A partial refund would have been nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Took my wife here for her birthday. We had a fabulous stay for 3 nights. The location was very peaceful and quiet. This unit was very clean and had everything we needed to cook meals. The bed was very cozy and warm and the bathroom very clean as well. I would recommend this unit to anyone looking for a quiet 2 person stay. We will be looking to return again we loved it so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza C., San Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness
Lusting was accurate view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love coming back and enjoying the location and views!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at this beach front property. Owner very responsive and quickly responded to my questions. Very detailed instructions for appliances and even light switches labeled. Easy to check in, property clean and we didn’t want to leave! This third floor location was amazing with high ceilings. Hope to be back again soon!Bring your beach towels, low beach chairs, Brita/water filter pitcher, Kleenex box, dryer fabric sheets and ziploc bags. (Owner does have two of those foldable stick outdoor chairs in bags that are a higher/standard chair height, if you like.)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin A.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene T., Roseville, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property …..extremely clean, quiet , and comfortable.Looks like it was recently remodeled and repainted.Enjoyed our stay and will look forward to another visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivanka N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The other reviews are 100% accurate. Very clean and spotless. It had everything we needed for a weekend away. There was a review about the duvet being dirty but that wasn’t our experience. It was also clean and comfortable. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this condo, beach is steps away from your door. We watched the sunset, walked the beach, enjoyed the weather and relaxed here. Will rent again! Property is as described. Try it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sirisha K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay!

The condo was just as advertised! Very nice and clean! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy Beach getaway

Enjoyed a weekend away at Pajaro Dunes. A beach resort tucked away on the coast. Quiet, beautiful beach, foggy and cool (typical weather for June) and a nice break from inland heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning view!

The property was very clean and well maintained. The view was amazing. I loved being able to hear the waves crashing from the condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was exactly as advertised. Maybe not super easy to get too, but the owner's instructions were very detailed and we had no problem's finding it. It is a third floor location with 15 exterior steps, but this was well explained ahead of time so no surprises. Beach access is very close, and it was a nice, uncrowded stretch of sand on the Bay. The town of Watsonville is quite close, and access to Hwy 1 is very simple, if you're heading to either Santa Cruz or Monterey/Big Sur. The only glitch was an unexpected plumbing issue that we found in progress upon arrival, but the owner was very up front and reactive to the issue, and it didn't overly impact or put a damper on our time there. These things happen!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy with great view

We had a great stay overall—beautiful view and the place was very clean. However, I was disappointed to find that the duvet and pillows didn’t seem to have been cleaned--ever. The duvet, in particular, was extremely dirty, which was a letdown after seeing how spotless the rest of the home was. Thankfully, I found clean blankets in the closet and used those instead. I’d strongly recommend the owner either replace the comforter with a washable one or ensure it’s laundered between guests. It’s a small change that would make a big difference.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pajaro Adventure

Very good view from a well furnished and updated condo. Foggy nearly the entire stay, but had a very good time. Would stay in this unit again. FYI. Owner might want to check out a new kitchen sink faucet which is stuck on spray mode only.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View of the Ocean

Had a wonderful stay here. The view of the ocean was beautiful. Watched a stunning sunset from the couch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P., Davis, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views makes a great weekend

Clean and comfortable, easy access to beach and very clear instructions for all the remotes - THANK YOU!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Stay

We enjoyed our stay! The view and sounds of the ocean were wonderful! The bed was very comfortable! I slept wonderfully with the sliding glass door open! The complex is quiet. Super easy access to the beach! Decor is a bit dated, but place was very clean which is super important to us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nesha W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Nice, clean, neat easy to enter and exactly the description. The views are wonderful thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Restful, gorgeous views, right on the beach. You can hear the waves right outside the sliding doors. Place is well-equipped. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this location. Nice and quiet with a beautiful view of the bay. We had nice long walks on the beach and found numerous sand dollars. Quick drive to Aptos/Santa Cruz and Monterey.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall very satisfied

It was great! Had all the necessities we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025