You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ocean Front Condo Shorebirds 196
Oceanfront with views of the Monterey Bay facing South toward Monterey. We have replaced the two sofas with futon sofas. New photos are up although we need to get a new photo taken of the living room. Master bedroom has a queen bed and private bathroom. The second bedroom offers one twin bunk bed and two single twin beds. Shorebirds 196 is located on the 3rd floor which is ideal for maximizing the view but please be aware there is a flight of about 16 steps from the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor.
EV Charging Station is located behind the the rental office at 2661 Beach Road, Bldg. 3, Pajaro Dunes CA 95076.
Fireplace is non operational. Expected completion of electric insert by 3/04/2025. TOT Certificate #0094
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve. Features include laundry facilities. The condo includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
The condo offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
On-site recreation includes tennis courts
Within a 15-minute walk of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Palm Beach
Ocean Front Condo Shorebirds 196 offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Watsonville condo is smoke free.
Property manager
Judy or Brandy
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the condo: WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Things to do
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
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
Unit size: 1,052 square feet
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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property is also known as
499896
Ocean Front Condo Shorebirds 196 Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 43 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews
8 - Good
10
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 43 reviews
6 - Okay
10
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 43 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
9.0/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
william s.
11 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great 5 day stay right on a beautiful beach
Great, would come again, maybe in the winter, but the fireplace would need to be working!
william s.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
C B.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Easy Check-In
The apartment was clean
C B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
nelly w.
22 Jul 2024
Go for the location
This is our second stay at this resort and our first stay in this unit.
I mean, look… The ratings are what they are. Take heed. Be prepared for some compromises. I read over everything and chose to book anyway. Am I sorry we did? Absolutely not. We had a wonderful time. Would I book this specific unit again? Well… maybe if there was no other option. And listen, don’t get me wrong. This is a gorgeous resort in a gorgeous location and we already knew we’d like it because we’ve stayed here before and the resort amenities make everything worth it. Proximity to all the attractions for half the price of what you’d pay on Santa Cruz or Carmel or Monterey. And Watsonville is a charming little city all by itself! A lot of our stay we spent in town enjoying the little shops and the farmer’s market and all the local eateries. We will come back. Just probably not to this specific unit.
I will say, though, we enjoy this property management group. We specifically sought them out because we knew the experience would be a positive one. They were receptive, responsive, and accommodated our needs to the best of their abilities. 10/10, would recommend to rent through the At The Dunes property manager.
nelly w.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole S., Fremont
6 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to enjoy the beach on the 4th of July
Everythinv was geat clean and comfy. Only thing needs is more silverware and knives.
Nicole S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Tracy G., Antioch
5 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great price.... poorly stocked
This property was substantially less than others in the development. Fortunately, I read reviews and knew to bring everything. There are only a few hangers, which we did not bring, so that was an issue. Only a few drinking glasses, but plenty of mugs so that was fine. The internet was a huge issue, but management was very responsive and sent their guy quickly several times each day. The weak connection is not their fault, but it was a royal pain. Check to make sure it was fixed before booking. We got a free night compliments of the staff, so it was totally worth it. Again, worth it for the money.
Tracy G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Clifford K.
23 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Pajaro happy
Views from front room and deck are amazing. Deck could use small table for drinks. Could not get bedroom tv to work. Overall it could use a bit of TLC". Sunsets and walks on the beaches. Give us more of those sunsets!!!
Clifford K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
6 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Soft sand almost private beach
Great stay with easy access to a soft sand beach. Lots of beds for our group and overall comfy stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
tracy s.
12 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great View but kitchen needs help
The view is wonderful. The kitchen does not have enough wine glasses, silverware or large cooking pots. The kitchen also has terrible lighting and is really, really old, it is all original. The sink has a big chip in it. We had trouble adjusting the water in both showers too. There were plenty of towels. The balcony is bigger than it looks. The home has two new couches that were nice. We had a lovely time.
tracy s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
David G F.
2 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Paharo Dunes 4/30/23
Great Views, Clean.
Couch was not comfortable to sit on.
No TV in Bedroom.
David G F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
3 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
From the window we saw whales, dolphins, seals, and many types of birds. Beautiful!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
2/10 Terrible
Kris B.
26 Mar 2022
Location and that's all
What people have to understand about the condos at Pajaro Dunes is that it is all about the location. We have been going to Pajaro Dunes for over 30 years. We love the location. I know that most condos for the price are mediocre. Some are great. Some are not so great. This one is not so great. The couches are practically useless. We pulled dining chairs into the living room for more comfortable seating. A response to a previous review said that the couches were updated, but the photo had not been updated. As of this writing they were the same couches as in the photo. With stuffing coming out of the backs.
The master bed was comfortable but not the others. The master shower door is quite short. The kitchen was poorly provisioned -- as are most condos at Pajaro Dunes. If I were the owner of this condo I would be embarrassed.
We were beggars and couldn't be choosey because we made this trip as a last minute getaway. We had low expectations. We wanted the location, and we got that.
Don't expect more than great location and you won't be disappointed
Kris B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Michael
25 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed at this property before. We were hoping things would've been updated but they weren't. To be specific,the door lock needs replaced, the second bedroom beds aren't comfortable, the television in the main bedroom is a tiny old television with a VCR built in. The living room furniture is not comfortable at all. I could go on but I think you get the picture. We love the resort and we loved the view but this place needs some serious updates. If this unit is brought up to date I would highly recommend it.
Michael
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
4/10 Poor
John R.
21 Oct 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
New renovated everything is very old,.especially in the kitchen need more glasses pans very old,
Good experience but the condo need renovated the prices is high in the quality poor
John R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
4/10 Poor
Richard E., Rancho Murieta
15 Aug 2021
Great location and view but condo was dated
Location and view was amazing but the condo was dated and not cozy. The couches were so uncomfortable. There were no real wine glasses. They we set up for VHS. This place could use a major upgrade. View amazing but we won’t be staying here again.
Richard E.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Monica J.
28 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
It was great!
This unit was perfect for our family of 6. Walking distance from the ocean. Beautiful ocean view. The couches are really uncomfortable. And I also brought my own table to sit out on the balcony to enjoy our meals with a ocean view. Other than that this unit is great.
Monica J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
Ben B.
18 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, some interesting furniture choices
This is a great location for a beach getaway, and we loved the views we got from the living room and master bedroom. Very clean and all of the kitchen appliances worked just fine.
Our only complaints were:
Because of the layout, when sitting at the dining room table, you don't get any of the view.
The living room couches (futons) were the very uncomfortable to sit in for any length of time.
Other than these two things, we had a great stay and would certainly look at this location again for a future visit!
Ben B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
6/10 Okay
Judy C.
12 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
2020
Great view
Horrible beds And couches
Ran out of toilet paper
Judy C.
10/10 Excellent
Sherrie R.
9 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great girls weekend!
We enjoyed our stay here! The view can't be beat. We loved waking up to the sound of waves. The short stroll down the walkway to the beach is perfect. We will be back!
Sherrie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
6/10 Okay
Vance W.
25 Oct 2020
Pajaro is so amazing
We always love to stay at the condos. This one just didn’t seem to meet our expectations. Just that the bedding, linens, furnishings and kitchen supplies are all in need of upgrading. Mind you the view and staff are all wonderful this unit just was kinda like staying at a 2 star room. We as always do appreciate the owners for sharing, but don’t think we would return to that unit. Blessings
Vance W.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
8/10 Good
Erin N.
14 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Pajaro Dunes Stay
The view was gorgeous from the property! Definitely the highlight!!
Erin N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
4/10 Poor
Mini B.
10 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Subpar Condo
We love Pajara Dunes. Have been going since 2017 with our daughters. The best thing is the ocean view! We stay in different condos every year. This condo as lacking in many ways.
1. Sofa bedS in living room were wooden and metal with a very thin pad. We used pillows to cushion our bums.
2. Microwave has a hot spot and burned our food.
3. Key needs lots of jiggling to unlock.
4. Kitchen cabinets would not close and had had tons of ant traps everywhere !!!!!
5. Bed mattresses were all very uncomfortable and should be replaced.
6. Bring you own 409 to clean the kitchen counters. There was no one!
7. Bring an extra roll of toilet paper. We ran out!
Mini B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
27 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Heaven
Due to subpar conditions at a different rental, (which were absolutely nothing that management could have controlled), I was moved to this beautiful unit and I cannot express how elated I am that I was given this unit. It’s decorated perfectly, very cozy and comfortable- TONS of room, and it even smelled amazing walking into it! Justin (Pajaro Dunes mgmt) was a delight to work with, and he made my stay a once in a lifetime perfection. Please relay to the owners how impressed we were with the interior design! ♥️
Lisa M.
10/10 Excellent
Paula T.
24 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect....
Thourghly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful views, quiet beach with easy access. We will definitely be back!!!☺️
Paula T.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Coleby J.
12 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
great view!
loved the view!
Coleby J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
anthony r.
30 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
Great view, there were ants and cooking utensils need an upgrade. Futons in living room were uncomfortable. Everything else was great
Thank you