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Carefree Days at The Beach

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby
LED TV, fireplace, Netflix, Hulu
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 698 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Carefree Days at The Beach

Music Update June 21, 2023
July 8 2023 - Summer Music Series #2 1-5pm Sandpiper Center – Tin Pan Alley Cats & Martini Lounge

August 12, 2023 – Summer Music Series #3 – Exit Strategy – Five-piece band playing a mix of originals and covers – Sliding between Country and Americana

September 2, 2023 – Summer Music Series # 4 – Anthony Arya – Recent Stanford Grad and alum from season 15 of the Voice

Head to the beach for sun filled days in the sand and central coast breezes.

Kids can safely come and go to the beach, just footsteps away. Pack your imagination for building world class sandcastles. Or boogie boarding in the never ending surf or throw a football or fly a kite.

This distinctive 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath beach condo has just undergone an extensive remodel and updating. All surfaces have received a creative designer's touch.

Bright hardwood flooring in the open space living/dining areas, bedroom carpeting, GE kitchen appliances, attractive doors and trim, shutters on all windows, Kohler bathroom fixtures, contemporary paint colors and beautiful mood setting lighting are all new.

A new Nespresso and Aeroccino awaits your morning coffee routine. Stormio and Melazio pods provided.,

Bedrooms are exquisitely appointed with new beds of differing firmness, hi-thread count cotton linens, providing uncompromising comfort for your beach vacation. Each bedroom has a built-in closet with generous space, a dresser and a large decorative wall mounted mirror.

The living room has generous amounts of natural light with immediate south beach views towards Monterey Bay and east views to the slough, ideal for bird watching.

The kitchen counter-tops are DuPont Zodiac surfaces in fresh surf white and celestial blue, bringing the ocean indoor. The cabinets are stocked with kitchen utensils and cookware for your vacation culinary needs. New GE appliances and a deep stainless steel sink, all shine under the accent lighting.

Lounging on the couch with a book in front of the wood burning fire place is totally acceptable after having walked the entire length of the 3 mile beach and back or having played multiple sets of tennis with your family and friends. The living room provides gazing opportunities to the inviting beach outside.

A 65" flat-screen LED TV over the fireplace is connected to a Blue-ray DVD player and hi-definition cable service. Although unlikely when on vacation, if you need to stay connected to the office, we have upgraded the unit with wireless internet up to 100 mb speed. The TV is capable of streaming Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime. we have an AppleTV4 provided for your convenience if you want to use your personal Apple account.

Grab your camera and binoculars for spectacular nature experiences, birding and beach combing.

Or pack your clubs and enjoy world class golfing at nearby Pebble Beach or Pasatiempo - Santa Cruz.

Bring your road bikes for coastal cycling into Aptos, climbing out of Watsonville to Mt Madonna or cycle though Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach.

Enjoy days trips to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk & Amusements.

Spend a few solitary hours surf fishing on the beach for perch, halibut, smelt and striped bass. Or rent a Kayak at Elkhorn Slough.

This beach condo has it all. Stylish comfort, romantic opportunities, fun for the family and close to many amenities.

Parking is available with walk up access. Trolleys are provided for unloading your car. Within minutes, you'll be settled in and relaxing.

The HOA no longer allows use of BBQ grilles or any open flame on our building's decks.

Property manager

Paul O'Neill, family member

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside or on the deck outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1050 sq ft (98 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Sorry, no pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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About the neighborhood

Map
Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sunset State Beach - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • La Selva Beach - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 19 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Monterey Bay - 31 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 38 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Imura Japanese Restaur - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪D'la Colmena - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carefree Days at The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carefree Days at The Beach ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carefree Days at The Beach ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carefree Days at The Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is steps from Palm Beach, Zmudowski State Beach, and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Carefree Days at The Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
Enjoyed the stay; property location along with essential provided allowed for a relaxing and enjoyable experience...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
My husband, and 2 month old son had a wonderful stay here over the Thanksgiving weekend! The place was great, had everything we needed, and was clearly well taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant quiet place
Great place for a quiet beach stay to have a big beach to yourself. I would plan to bring more food to cook next trip due to not having the best food options nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
vacation
great location next to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C., LINCOLN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calm and quiet beach vacation
We had a great time as always. We love Pajaro Dunes and will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Byron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and view
The pictures on VRBO do not entirely do justice to the beauty of the location or the amazing view from the main room and the deck. The condo had everything we needed for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard R., Saratoga, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable
Very comfortable, well equipped, great location with views of the river, the ocean and lots of birds. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pajaro 2023
Great condo for the week. Good location, very clean, comfortable beds and kitchen is well stocked. Also good access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Very comfortable and clean
We very much enjoyed our stay in the condo. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. The views are very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach vacation
This is a great spot for a family vacation! We spent long days at the beach and had a wonderful time! Thanks Paul!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a quiet getaway
I’ve been renting houses and condos at Pajaro Dunes for over 40 years and this was by far one of the cleanest and well stocked. It’s on the quiet side (Pelican Point) and a great place to relax and disconnect from work (or connect if you need to as well!) we totally enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Caroline O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this Location
We really enjoyed our stay. The location with both River and Ocean views was wonderful, especially during some heavy winter storms. We were warm and cosy inside, and the beach was easily accessible for long walks between storms. The condo was comfortable and was well equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Get-Away
After months at home, this property was the perfect escape for a long weekend with our two kids. Access to the beach was quick and easy, the condo was well equipped with everything we needed, and it was a scenic drive to either Santa Cruz or Monterey. If you need to get away, this is the perfect place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay as usual
We love the comfort and amenities at the property. We always come back to stay here whenever we can. The property has everything we need and is clean. I would recommend to anyone but I also want to keep it for ourselves. Thank you Paul.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Dale A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Nice
Clean. The beach was great for walking, lots of birds at Pelican point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Beautiful ,relaxing and comfortable
We loved everything about our stay here.The condo was perfect in all aspects.Just lovely.We would recommend this home to anyone and in fact already have! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Elk Grove

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pelican #64 is Awesome!
We’ve been coming to Pajaro Dines for 30+ years and have stayed in many units and this was probably the nicest and cleanest unit we have ever rented! Ocean and river views, comfy beds, wi-fi, and a well stocked kitchen! Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Slava

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything it's outdated, left early
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful and comfortable condo at Pajaro Dunes
Great restful condo. We walked the beach a lot and found great sand dollars. The condo was very clean and comfortable. Beds were the best and we relaxed instantly. I would suggest that the owner write down a process to reboot the internet if the power goes out. Once we got his number from the office he was very helpful. Thank you. We would return here if we want a great beach place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pajaro Dunes Gem
Clean, bright, spacious, comfortable, & cozy unit with a lovely view and just a short walk from the ocean. Our family of 4 (boys ages 6 & 10) all had a fabulous time and Paul O'Neill who we rented it from couldn't have been more helpful & friendly. We definitely plan to return!

8/10 Good

Cliva M., Central Coast of California

Perfect location...
We had a lovely few days here! The location was amazing, especially the view from the living room and the deck. Seeing the changing views of both the river and the ocean was calming and unique. We enjoyed meals on the deck with the ocean just beyond. Picnic lunches and walks on the beach were perfect. Comfy beds, quiet surroundings, great dining table, washer/dryer, and beach supplies rounded out the amenities. Looking forward to our return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Loved the proximity to the beautiful and quiet beach and watching the pelicans in the river. Close to Monterey/Carmel and Santa Cruz. Plenty of towels, overall clean, but could use a new shower curtain. The kitchen had what we needed but was low on glasses, silverware etc. Was happy to enjoy Nespresso away from home. The living room was nice with good TV options and nice deck. Would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rob D., San Francisco Bay Area

Perfect spot for relaxing weekend!
Paul the owner was easy to work with and very responsive to emails. The property was just as described and more beautiful in person. The remodeling and furnishings were tasteful and modern, they thought of everything in equipping the unit. It was the perfect size for my family of 4, but with the sofa bed it can easily accomodate another 2. Being steps away from miles of of wide open beach was just what the doctor ordered. We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Milpitas, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Easy check in. Place was clean and had many things we needed for our vacation (beach chairs, cookware, etc.). The washer/dryer was very handy. We rode bikes on the trail but wasn't sure if the trail extended as we rode just to the main office and back. I read the trail is actually 3 miles long. Access to the beach was very easy. It was nice because there weren't too many people on this side of the beach. I think as you get closer to the public parking, it gets crowded. Would stay here again! Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Claudia D., WOODSIDE, California

Peaceful and updated but NO WIFI!!
Updated condo on the south end of the complex. Very peaceful and relaxing but owner failed to disclose there was absolutely no WiFi access! This is a significant oversight which affected our stay and ability to enjoy the weekend away. When I contacted the owner he said he forgot to update listing ... he should have offered to reduce the cost of the stay. He was otherwise nice and communicative but there are MANY other condos with better views and all amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018