Sweeping ocean views! Perfect for families, steps to sand, ping pong, Pickleball

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Pack 'n Play and baby gates for your use
Upstairs master bathroom
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9.7Outstanding
(121 Ratings)
"Host (Shiela) was very helpful and responsive. Our family had a great mini vacation!"
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9.7 / 10
Outstanding(121 Ratings)

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12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this house rental

Discover your perfect coastal retreat in this stunning 2,300+ sq. ft. contemporary beach house, where panoramic ocean views and the rhythmic sound of waves create an unforgettable backdrop for your getaway with family and friends. Just steps from the sand and water, this thoughtfully designed home seamlessly blends luxury with comfort, accommodating up to 12 guests across two primary queen suites, an additional queen bedroom, an ocean view bedroom with two full size beds and a queen sofa bed.

The heart of the home showcases a light-filled great room with a soaring open-beam ceiling, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and expansive windows that frame breathtaking white water ocean and sunset views. From inside the house or on either of the two front decks, you may witness dolphins, otters and seals playing in the surf, humpback whale spouts in the distance or enjoy the spectacular lights of Santa Cruz and Monterey twinkling across the bay. The rear wrap-around deck, nestled among eucalyptus trees and overlooking a stream, also offers a peaceful retreat.

Designed for both relaxation and entertainment, this home features:

Luxurious Living Spaces:

• Two spacious master suites with private decks and premium furnishings
• Upstairs master bath with double sinks, large shower, and indulgent soaking tub
• Dedicated media room with 60" Smart HDTV, Roku for easy streaming, cable (Spectrum), DVD-player and high-end American Leather queen sleeper sofa
• High-speed WiFi throughout for seamless entertainment
• Smart HDTVs with Roku for easy streaming and cable in each bedroom
• Klipsch Heritage-series bluetooth speaker to stream your favorite music

Gourmet Kitchen & Dining:

• Fully equipped chef's kitchen with new appliances and premium kitchenware
• Dual coffee options: traditional drip maker and Keurig for your morning brew
• Generous dining space for 12, plus casual breakfast bar seating for 4
• Matching dishes, flatware and glasses along with attractive serving dishes
• Weber gas grill for effortless outdoor cooking
• Rice cooker, toaster, pancake griddle, crockpot, blender and more small appliances

Beach Life Made Easy:

• Complete beach gear: chairs, towels, sunshade, umbrella, boogie boards, and rolling cart
• Convenient foot washing station for sandy returns
• Access to community pickleball, tennis courts, bocce ball, volleyball, and basketball facilities as well as an open field for soccer, baseball or other free play
• Access to life-size chess board and Connect4, horseshoes and Bocce Ball that can be borrowed from the gatehouse

Family-Friendly Amenities:

• Games for kids and guests of all ages
• Ping-pong table for active group engagement
• Portable baby gates and bed (Pack 'n Play)
• Plastic cups, plates and bowls
• Step stools in bathroom
• New full-size washer and dryer (new in 2023)
• Fully accessible two-car garage plus ample parking

Pajaro Dunes is a peaceful escape, and our family has endless hours of fun here. Nonetheless, the local area offers endless attractions, activities and culinary experiences. We are always happy to share our recommendations but here are a few nearby options:

• Santa Cruz beach boardwalk (30 minutes)
• Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row (25 minutes)
• Berry picking at local farms – season dependent – or visit the farm’s pie and gift shop
• Unparalleled local produce from nearby stands or markets
• World-class kayaking and bird watching at Elkhorn Slough
• Wineries and breweries
• Surfing, skim boarding, paddle boarding, kayaking rentals and lessons
• Martinelli’s Company Store offers juice tasting (check hours)
• Horseback riding
• Endless hiking and mountain biking
• Restaurants and shopping in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Moss Landing and Watsonville
• Spectacular golfing with a local ocean-view course (10 minutes) or Pebble Beach (45 minutes)
• Ropes course and canopy tours (35 min)
• 17-Mile Drive and Carmel-by-the-Sea (45 min) and Big Sur
• Missions - San Juan Bautista Mission (30 min) and Carmel Mission (40 min)
• UC Santa Cruz (30 min)
• Pinnacles National Park (1:15 hour)
• Palo Alto & Stanford University (1:10 hours)
• San Jose and Silicon Valley, including San Jose International Airport (1 hour)
• San Francisco (1:45 hours) San Francisco Airport (1:30 hours)

Whether you're sipping morning coffee to the sound of waves, preparing a family feast in the cook’s kitchen, watching the sunset from your private deck or exploring the amazing area, this thoughtfully appointed home provides the perfect setting for creating lasting memories.

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

9.7 / 10
Outstanding(121 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Host (Shiela) was very helpful and responsive. Our family had a great mini vacation!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
This property was perfect for our large family of 6 adults and 5 children. The bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious and we were all very comfortable. The upstairs living area had plenty of comfortable seating with wonderful views of the ocean. We spotted a couple of whales from the dining table one morning. The kitchen was large and had everything we needed including an electric griddle that we loved for pancakes. This was one of the best equipped and stocked kitchens that I have found in a vacation rental. The media room off the living room was perfect and was a great place for the kids to watch movies and play games. Speaking of games, there was a wide variety of games, puzzles, books and sand toys. It was so nice not to have to worry about bringing all that stuff from home. There were also beach chairs, beach towels and just about everything you needed for a day at the beach. Having the garage was wonderful and a rare luxury at the rentals at Pajaro Dunes. We appreciated having a place for the kids to put their scooters and other beach stuff. There was ample parking both on the driveway and on the street right in front of the house. We have rented other houses at Pajaro Dunes and have had to haul everything quite a way from the parking lot. I would definitely rent this house again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
This house worked very well for the seven of us - myself and my two adult daughters, their husbands and two teenage grandsons. World Cup games on the TV in the media room, and ping pong games in the garage, kept us busy when we weren’t walking on the beach. The house is spacious and the layout gave everyone room to be comfortable. Thank you!
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Everything went beautifully. Thank you!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sweeping ocean views! Perfect for families, steps to sand, ping pong, Pickleball. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Sweeping ocean views! Perfect for families, steps to sand, ping pong, Pickleball pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Sweeping ocean views! Perfect for families, steps to sand, ping pong, Pickleball?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.


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