House in Watsonville, CA

Beautiful Beachfront Home for Gathering of Family & Friends

Beautiful Beachfront Home for Gathering of Family & Friends

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Windows facing the sea for panoramic views
Just a few steps to the sand!
Explore the dunes and miles of beach at Pajaro
Welcome to House 5. Come in and relax!
Living room with fireplace and dining table with window seat and ocean views

Overview of Beautiful Beachfront Home for Gathering of Family & Friends

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Watsonville, CA
  • Popular LocationPalm Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSunset State Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute16 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Main floor bedroom

2 Double Beds

Master suite

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Main floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Beachfront Home for Gathering of Family & Friends

Spacious 5 bedroom/3 bath beachfront home with dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean from Monterey to Santa Cruz!

Located at Pajaro Dunes on a secluded expansive beach on the magnificent Monterey Bay coastline. The entire front of the house has windows facing the ocean. The dining table with it's long window seat is perfect for games, gathering and meals with amazing ocean views.

This award wining tri-level home is a wonderful place to gather family & friends. One bedroom, one bathroom and the family room (which can also sleep 2) are located on the entry level. Up 6 steps is the main level of the house, including living room, dining area, kitchen, and the master suite with queen bed separated from the main house across the enclosed deck. The third level is 10 steps up, and includes three bedrooms, one bathroom and no bunk beds!

The kitchen is fully stocked and equipped for your cooking needs. The separate laundry room includes a full sized washer and dryer.

Pajaro Dunes has 24-hour security, biking & jogging trails, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts. Kayaking and bird watching at Elkhorn Slough are minutes away. Nearby cities such as Santa Cruz, Monterey and Carmel are only a 30 minute drive including famous golf courses, restaurants and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Property manager

Kathy & Bruce FitzGerald

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Daytime guests: Additional daytime guests is limited to four (4).

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this vacation home is 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 1 min walk
  • Sunset State Beach - 11 min drive
  • La Selva Beach - 14 min drive
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 16 min drive
  • Monterey Bay - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 35 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Starbucks - 6 min drive
  • Beach Street - 8 min drive
  • Jack In The Box - 10 min drive
  • D'la Colmena - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Beachfront Home for Gathering of Family & Friends pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Beachfront Home for Gathering of Family & Friends?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Beachfront Home for Gathering of Family & Friends?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Beachfront Home for Gathering of Family & Friends located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Palm Beach, Zmudowski State Beach, and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Sunset State Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

katherine e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exquisite and comfy
We’ve gone to Pajaro dunes every year for probably 45 years. This is the first time we’ve stayed in this house and I’m so happy we found it. It’s large, but still feels cozy. The six of us had plenty of room and a beautiful view of the ocean. We were there to draw and watercolor, and couldn’t have been more pleased. We saw whales, dolphins as always, and we were close to the storytelling tree Which we sat and drew for several hours. The owners were wonderfully communicative.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach view glory
Incredible view of Monterey Bay with beach access right by the house. Plenty of rooms with a fun 70’s vibe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Norman N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Time on the Beach
The house was nearly perfect for 11 of us, including two infants. That the master suite was separate from the rest of the house by a nicely designed courtyard was just perfect to let grandparents sleep in in the morning, when the kids were up and making a lot of noise. Easy access to the beach was wonderful. The view from the long table in the main room was splendid. It can be foggy and cool at Pajaro Dunes, but our vacation was near perfect because of the house and its incredible location. Lucky owners!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/5 Good

Sharon B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Comfortable for family
We enjoyed our stay on the beach. The spaces were good for us to gather. The house was not well supplied (kitchen towels, toilet paper). The location was great being close to the red woods, Monterey and the beach, of course.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home for large family
We enjoyed our stay in the home for our parents 50th. There was plenty of room for everyone and the location could not be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kathy & Bruce FitzGerald

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Our family, from Sunnyvale California, has owned House 5 for almost 50 years. We have passed its care from our parents to the children and soon grandchildren. We all live in the Bay Area and visit the house often.

Why they chose this property

Over the years, we have gathered family & friends here for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation! Our fondest memories include playing games at the dining table ... building sandcastles on the beach ... gathering for the Thanksgiving meal amidst God's incredible creation!

What makes this property unique

The house was designed by Charles Moore and William Turnbull of MLTM / Moore Turnbull. It received one of the 1970 Excellence for Design Awards by Architectural Record.

And to answer a common question ... Yes, it is beach front. There are no houses or structures or fences between us and the incredible Monterey Bay!
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