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Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7

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A wooden house with a green door and a window. - Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7 (Pajaro Dunes)
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry. - Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7 (Pajaro Dunes)
A wooden exterior with a door marked '3', a wooden deck, and a staircase leading to a balcony. - Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7 (Pajaro Dunes)
A sandy beach path leading to the ocean with tall grass on either side and a wooden fence. - Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7 (Pajaro Dunes)
A bedroom with two beds, a large mirror, and artwork on the walls. - Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7 (Pajaro Dunes)
Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7 provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

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Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7

  • A restful coastal escape awaits at Shorebirds 3. Newly remodeled and nestled among the cypress trees, this peaceful Pajaro Dunes condo is just a 1-minute walk from the ocean. Enjoy easy, stair-free access to both the condo and the beach—perfect for coming and going with beach chairs, coolers, and all your seaside essentials.

    Inside, you'll find everything you need for an easy and comfortable stay. The beautifully remodeled full kitchen features Craftsman-style cabinetry and high-quality stainless-steel appliances, making it just as easy to prepare a family dinner as it is to enjoy a slow morning coffee before heading to the beach.

    Slip away to the restful primary bedroom, featuring a comfortable queen bed, quality linens, and a private ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower.

    Perfect for couples, families, girls' weekends, golfers, or a peaceful remote-work escape, Shorebirds 3 makes a wonderful home base for exploring the Monterey Bay.
    Spend your days whale watching, golfing, exploring nearby Santa Cruz and Monterey, or simply enjoying long walks on the beach and beautiful coastal sunsets.

    Just an 8-minute drive into town, you'll have convenient access to groceries, dining, and everyday essentials while still feeling miles away from the hustle and bustle. At Pajaro Dunes, the pavement meets the sand and the pace naturally slows down.

    ​​​​​​​Come for the beach, stay for the peaceful coastal setting—and enjoy the rare convenience of no stairs between your condo and the sand.

    TOT CO04556

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Tennis

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

General

  • Electric car charging station

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 first aid kit
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 TOT CERTIFICATE #0094
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Watsonville, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Watsonville Center for the Arts and Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Visit our Watsonville travel guide
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Pajaro Dunes, CA

What's nearby

  • A beach with large rocks, clear water, and a building with a lighthouse in the background.
    Monterey Bay
    8 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    36 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • A satellite view of a large body of water with a floating object.
    Monterey Bay Aquarium
    53 min drive - 36.9 miles
  • Palm Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • The Beach Street Cafe
    8 min drive
  • Starbucks
    10 min drive
  • Jersey Mike's Subs
    10 min drive
  • Panda Express
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7 located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Monterey Bay. Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve and Zmudowski State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7 Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace @ Pajaro

We had a wonderful stay at Shorebirds! The condo was peaceful and well-maintained, with excellent communication from both the management company and the kind owners. We definitely plan to return for another visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Returning guests

We stayed at the Pajaro Dunes Resort five years ago with our children. We had a great time and said we would be back. Being close to the water was nice. The condo and the beach were both clean and quiet. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a cute place

The place was great! Nice and clean and close to the beach. The only thing that could be updated was the tv as we had to get a portable dvd player cause the one built into tv didn’t work. Otherwise everything was really nice and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home base

Very clean and safe. Fast access to amazing beach. Excellent accommodations. Basic cooking utensils, salt, pepper, mayo, olive oil etc. May want to bring some zip lock bags, there were none. There were no beach chairs, but you could rent them for 15 at the guest desk. There were pickleball paddles in the condo (courts on site). The pond on property had a nice walking path. We are birders so there was always something to see. Glxondo was a manageable distance from Santa Cruz and Monterey, which we visited daily. The little patio received sun all day, which was lovely. All in all, a great stay, we would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Father’s day getaway

it was nice and quiet stay and the house was nicely furnished it took us awhile to locate the tv which is older so we did watch much and we really wished it had a bbq. You mainly have a view of the dunes not the beach really but it’s around the corner. bed was comfortable but it was to high for me i’m short so i slept on couch also comfortable. we had a shortage of wash clothes fou the four of their was only two .Other than that it was nice and easy to rent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
yes, it was amazing thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach condo

I love this beach. The accommodations were Very nicely upgraded. Thank you for a nice vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything was perfect. thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was great, we enjoyed ourselves and the layout of the space. I would suggest placing curtains or blinds on the window behind the couch. The lack of privacy from the outdoors and neighbors was a bit uncomfortable. Other than that it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been to Pajaro before numerous times as family. The beach was not as clean as it typically is and Monday early morning. There was a person sleeping on the beach when I went out there. The security guard said he was just waiting for his friends to pick him up. The man was obviously under the influence and eventually left on his own.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
We appreciated that the unit had been updated. We found the beds and the chairs in the living room to be very uncomfortable. Apparently this area is very foggy and gloomy in July and there wasn’t much to do because it was also very cold. One thing that the owners could’ve done was provide a better TV in a better location in the room it’s sort of stuck in a corner where it’s difficult to watch. I was very happy with how quiet it was. There is nothing to do in this area for miles so unless you want a very quiet, secluded vacation, I would not recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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