Apartment in California
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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About this apartment rental
Welcome to Pajaro Dunes Resort, Shorebirds gated community. Located on the top level of the building (third floor, stairs required), this beautifully remodeled 1 bedroom, oceanfront condo comfortably sleeps 2 adults and offers stunning Monterey Bay views, including unforgettable sunrises over the water. The primary bedroom features an exceptionally comfortable Queen-size bed and direct access to the ocean-side deck, creating a peaceful retreat just steps above the sand.
The living room includes a 43” Smart TV with cable and streaming capabilities, perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach. The bathroom has been thoughtfully updated with a walk-in shower, heated tile floors, and a touchless faucet for added comfort.
Set in a perfectly calm and secluded setting, this luxurious beach condo is ideally located on Monterey Bay between Santa Cruz and Carmel—an ideal adult getaway designed for rest and relaxation. Miles of pristine beach invite long walks, sandcastle building, dolphin and whale watching, or simply curling up by the fireplace with a good book while listening to the waves crash along the shore. After a breathtaking sunset, gather around a beach bonfire and look for shooting stars beneath the sparkling night sky.
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy birdwatching in the nearby lagoons, hiking the coastal bluffs, tennis courts, and scenic jogging paths winding through the dunes.
All pillows, linens, bath towels, and beach towels are provided. The fully equipped kitchen includes cookware, bakeware, small appliances, a microwave, and dishwasher, and an in-home washer and dryer are available for guest use.
This premium condo offers remodeled upgrades throughout, providing a stylish and comfortable home right above the sand.
Parking is plentiful and located just steps from the front door. Luggage carts are available to assist from the ground to the second level, followed by a short flight of stairs to the condo. The beach is just a short 30-second walk away, with approximately ten steps down to the sand.
Relax, recharge, and enjoy the best of the Central Coast from your own oceanfront escape at Pajaro Dunes.
County of Santa Cruz Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate
PDNA Rental Permit: 34-45U
The living room includes a 43” Smart TV with cable and streaming capabilities, perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach. The bathroom has been thoughtfully updated with a walk-in shower, heated tile floors, and a touchless faucet for added comfort.
Set in a perfectly calm and secluded setting, this luxurious beach condo is ideally located on Monterey Bay between Santa Cruz and Carmel—an ideal adult getaway designed for rest and relaxation. Miles of pristine beach invite long walks, sandcastle building, dolphin and whale watching, or simply curling up by the fireplace with a good book while listening to the waves crash along the shore. After a breathtaking sunset, gather around a beach bonfire and look for shooting stars beneath the sparkling night sky.
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy birdwatching in the nearby lagoons, hiking the coastal bluffs, tennis courts, and scenic jogging paths winding through the dunes.
All pillows, linens, bath towels, and beach towels are provided. The fully equipped kitchen includes cookware, bakeware, small appliances, a microwave, and dishwasher, and an in-home washer and dryer are available for guest use.
This premium condo offers remodeled upgrades throughout, providing a stylish and comfortable home right above the sand.
Parking is plentiful and located just steps from the front door. Luggage carts are available to assist from the ground to the second level, followed by a short flight of stairs to the condo. The beach is just a short 30-second walk away, with approximately ten steps down to the sand.
Relax, recharge, and enjoy the best of the Central Coast from your own oceanfront escape at Pajaro Dunes.
County of Santa Cruz Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate
PDNA Rental Permit: 34-45U
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
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Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Apr 2026
Breathtaking view the moment you walk into the condo. It was nicely decorated and we enjoyed the ambiance of the faux fireplace even though it didn’t provide any heat.The kitchen is functional, but lacking quite a few tools, such as cutting boards, vegetable peeler, frying pan, leftover containers, Saran Wrap, and aluminum foil. I appreciated the choice in pillows and extra blankets!We enjoyed staying here and will most likely return in the future.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Excellent ocean views from the rental and easy access to the beach!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Beautiful location with excellent ocean view.
6 / 10Average·Nov 2022
Beautiful views, quiet and remote location. Front desk staff at Pajaro Dunes were very helpful and courteous. Our challenge was with VRBO, in that our bill nearly doubled once “Fees” were added! The link on the VRBO website we were provided to ask the owner any questions evidently didn’t work, because my emails asking why our bill nearly doubled went unanswered. The Pajaro people explained that because we booked through VRBO, instead of through them directly, they were unable to answer any questions about the fee. We stayed 4 weeknights in early Nov. (not peak season) and our total was around $1,100 before taxes and fees. They surprised us with an added $866. extra in fees and taxes!
These are the positives and negatives about unit G-235
Positives:
Beautiful views
2 nice chairs on deck
Spacious bedroom closet
Comfortable bed
Two nice size dressers with ample drawers
Newish kitchen & bathroom
Negatives:
The entry would be very challenging for seniors that are not active. The extensive ramp is winding and most all is uphill, leading to 15 steep steps.
There are wheelbarrow-like carts to roll up your suitcases and groceries from the parking lot, but then you have the 15 steps to carry everything yourselves.
There is only 1 small tv in the LR with 2 remotes with no instructions for use. We found a total of 4 hangars total in the condo.
There is 1 lamp at the end of a couch for the entire living room, and 1 bedside nightstand with one lamp in the bedroom. No overhead light and no bedside table or lamp on the other side of the bed
The only mirror in the entire condo is a small framed mirror over the bathroom sink. The bathroom sink is a huge square-edged glass bowl that sits on top of the sink vanity. (There is no way to get close to it to put on makeup).
Per VRBO the fireplace was condemned which we found out after we rented it, yet there was a “Simplifire” remote to turn on the fireplace on the fireplace mantel. (Nothing in the condo saying not to use the fireplace!)
None of the negatives was a huge deal, but all together for the price we paid it was disappointing. The online description lists it as having “luxurious accommodations” which is (in our opinion) not accurate.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(22 Ratings)
"Excellent ocean views from the rental and easy access to the beach!"
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