46 Shearwater SALE! Ultimate oceanfront cottage ~ pickleball and toys!

  • The home is right above beach.  Take a short boardwalk to beach stairs.
    The home is right above beach. Take a short boardwalk to beach stairs.
  • Magnificent dune location
    Magnificent dune location
  • Sunroom with warm protected views
    Sunroom with warm protected views
  • Living room comfort and views
    Living room comfort and views
  • Pajaro Dunes is a secure, gated community
    Pajaro Dunes is a secure, gated community
  • Clean, bright kitchen with space for several cooks
    Clean, bright kitchen with space for several cooks
  • Primary suite king bed in quaint cozy seaside cottage style
    Primary suite king bed in quaint cozy seaside cottage style
  • Dining table seats 6-8 plus breakfast bar
    Dining table seats 6-8 plus breakfast bar
  • Pajaro Dunes - three rows of homes right on the dunes! House 46 is front row!!
    Pajaro Dunes - three rows of homes right on the dunes! House 46 is front row!!
  • View of the house from dipping your tootsies in the sea!
    View of the house from dipping your tootsies in the sea!
  • Kitchen light and bright
    Kitchen light and bright
  • Entire great room has wide open views
    Entire great room has wide open views
  • Kitchen wet bar area plus spacious counters
    Kitchen wet bar area plus spacious counters
  • Kitchen glassware
    Kitchen glassware
  • Dining area looking away from ocean
    Dining area looking away from ocean
  • It doesn't get better than this!
    It doesn't get better than this!
  • Kids' play area side of living room
    Kids' play area side of living room
  • Beachy touches complete the feel
    Beachy touches complete the feel
  • Three-sided river rock fireplace opens to dining, kitchen and living room!
    Three-sided river rock fireplace opens to dining, kitchen and living room!
  • Recliners in sunroom = bliss
    Recliners in sunroom = bliss
  • Grandparents love watching the beach and snoozing
    Grandparents love watching the beach and snoozing
  • Another 4-5 enjoy BBQ deck shade
    Another 4-5 enjoy BBQ deck shade
  • Kitchen slider is main entry to home with Weber grill
    Kitchen slider is main entry to home with Weber grill
  • soaking tub (no jets)
    soaking tub (no jets)
  • soap included! (not candle or pouf)
    soap included! (not candle or pouf)
  • Hallway and stairs up to bedroom wing
    Hallway and stairs up to bedroom wing
  • Stairs to bedroom wing
    Stairs to bedroom wing
  • Property grounds
    Property grounds
  • Garage beach supplies!
    Garage beach supplies!
  • Beach supplies and strollers!
    Beach supplies and strollers!
  • The front of home with convenient garage holding a spare fridge, beach stuff!
    The front of home with convenient garage holding a spare fridge, beach stuff!
  • Steps into house from garage (alternate entry)
    Steps into house from garage (alternate entry)
  • New washer and dryer in garage
    New washer and dryer in garage
  • Sand volleyball court
    Sand volleyball court
  • Blue skies for days... Common steps to beach
    Blue skies for days... Common steps to beach
  • Dunk away!
    Dunk away!
  • Tennis plus 3 pickleball courts
    Tennis plus 3 pickleball courts
  • Sand dollars wash up all the time!
    Sand dollars wash up all the time!
  • Epic sunsets you'll remember always
    Epic sunsets you'll remember always
  • pure joy!
    pure joy!
$500-1,200/night
3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Sleeps 7-12
Internet Fireplace Oceanfront Mountain (more...)

All dates through end of 2024 and Jan/Feb 2025 are marked down, book with Best of Dunes now!

House 46 at Pajaro Dunes is a family nest, a gem, the ultimate seaside cottage you've been looking for! This is full Oceanfront yet at a price-point families can afford -- and still amazing, squeaky clean, and homey. Yes it is a unicorn! Close your eyes and hear the sound of seagulls, the ocean breeze and laughter of friends and family enjoying this amazing home.

"BEST OF DUNES" rentals provides 5-star service 24/7, and the best homes for rent at Pajaro Dunes. Best of Dunes has opened the 2025 rental calendar up to 365 days out as available - write if you don't see your dates. Sending an inquiry is awesome to join our email list to receive special offers and discounts, and earliest availability of open dates!

Enjoy unobstructed views from Santa Cruz to Monterey from the all-glass sunroom lounging on recliners and sipping your favorite beverage. Watch for whales, dolphins and otters and enjoy fiery orange sunsets. Enjoy dining on the back deck, or walk the short distance to the beach stairs and enjoy miles of unobstructed sand from Pelican Point to the south, all the way past Aptos to the north.

Did we mention you can drive up to the home directly and park in a 2-car garage? Garage storage means you get beach stuff to use! No need to navigate the Pajaro Dunes boardwalks to stay in this home, which also sits a very short walk from pickleball, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. In every way, the location and setup of this home are ideal for family travelers.

The living room, dining room and kitchen all face the ocean with full ocean views. Look for whales and dolphins! The three-sided river rock fireplace is charming and cozy. A back deck runs the length of the home, and an ocean view sunroom allows for beach watching while fully indoors. The sunroom makes this home particularly great for grandparents who want to watch little ones enjoy the beach but not walk down. Most of the home is on one level, with just three steps separating the living room area from the 'bedroom wing.'

This home sleeps up to 12 adults/kids on comfortable beds, in the following configuration. Note this is a three-bedroom home with the largest bedroom "split" in half with a curtain to allow both a king bed and a queen bed sharing a room.
(1) Primary: king bed and en suite bathroom, some ocean view (sleeps 2);
(1A) Sitting Room: adjoins master (separated by a curtain not wall), has queen mattress, sink, and ocean view (sleeps 2);
(2) Second en suite bedroom: king bed and bathroom (sleeps 2);
(3) Hall bedroom: a queen bed, plus a set of twin bunks, plus a loft with a double futon platform bed (sleeps 6), share hall bathroom

The sleeping arrangements are flexible such that the primary bedroom and adjoining sitting room can be a 'family' bedroom using the queen pull-out couch. They are separated by a curtain. Or, the hall bedroom can also be a 'family' bedroom as it has a queen bed plus a set of twin bunks, plus a double futon mattress in a cool loft that kids love.

The separation between the bedroom wing and the gathering rooms in this home provides excellent privacy when needed for contemplation, alone time or a peaceful midday nap.

The large, updated kitchen can accommodate multiple chefs to create amazing feasts for your group. A wall oven plus a microwave and stovetop, two sinks, and all the pots, pans, plates, cutlery, glassware and cook's tools you could want. (There is also easy and fast delivery from nearby Watsonville, choose from Chinese or Pizza!) A new Weber propane BBQ is right outside the kitchen on a deck sheltered from ocean breezes where outdoor furniture allows you to relax and eat outside (we provide propane plus a spare). An extra fridge in the garage is a great resource for storing ice, food and drinks for your group's entire stay.

House 46 also offers dedicated wifi for surfing, working or streaming, plus flat-screen TVs, Comcast cable channels, and Blu-Ray DVD players. It also has beach supplies, toys and games for kids, and an extensive book and DVD lending library. We have a high chair and pak n play for the little ones, along with step stools in every bathroom.

WIFI is FAST in the whole house! >500 Mbps at router with extender pods throughout the home. 5 sets of desks and chairs in bedrooms plus the dining table and breakfast bar... lots of options!

Because only those occupying Pajaro Dunes accommodations can enter the community, the state park beach at Pajaro Dunes is quiet and you may have it all to yourself much of the time. Activities abound in Pajaro Dunes, including surfing, tennis, basketball, sand volleyball, shuffleboard, birding, and shelling (all inside the community).

Pajaro Dunes itself is a private, gated community directly on the dunes of Monterey Bay.

It is also a quick and easy drive to Santa Cruz, Monterey, the Monterey Aquarium, Carmel, the redwoods of the Forest of Nisene Marks in Aptos, berry picking, Gilroy garlic festival and Gilroy outlet shopping. Fishing and whale watching excursions can be booked out of nearby Moss Landing, which is also the closest surf break (although plenty of people surf and boogie board at Pajaro Dunes).

Please note that no pets are allowed at Pajaro Dunes rental homes per the Homeowners Association.

Note: Security camera views outdoor entry deck that is also visible by public, sound is disabled.

Cal DRE Brokers License # 01970986
Santa Cruz County Transient Occupancy Tax Certificate # CO 00113

 

Cancellation Policy: Ninety-seven percent (97.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 60 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Forty-seven percent (47.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 30 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

Watsonville, California

Property Type House
Accommodation Entire Home
Check-In Lockbox
House Rules
  • Maximum occupancy: 12
  • Children welcome
  • Infants welcome
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Wheelchair inaccessible
  • Minimum age of primary renter: 35
  • Pets not allowed
Setting & View
  • Water View
  • Mountain View
  • Beach
  • Ocean
  • Beachfront
  • Beach View
  • Mountain
  • Near Ocean
  • Oceanfront
  • Ocean View
  • Waterfront
  • Bay View
  • Sea View
  • Shared Beach Access
General
  • Internet
  • Telephone
  • Fireplace
  • Central Heating
  • Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Hot Water
  • Private Living Room
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Wifi
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Laptop Friendly Workspace
  • Basic Soaps
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hangers
  • Private Entrance
  • Lock On Bedroom Door
  • Ethernet
  • Free Internet
  • Clothing Storage (closet or wardrobe)
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Spices/Pantry Items
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice Maker
  • Freezer
  • Blender
  • Kettle
  • Pots & Pans
  • Dining Table
  • Baking Sheet
  • Barbeque/Grill Utensils
  • Wine Glasses
Dining
  • Child's Highchair
  • Seating for 8 people
Bathrooms 3 Baths
  • Hall bathroom – Combination Tub/Shower, Toilet
  • Primary suite bathroom – Shower, Toilet
  • Second suite bathroom – Shower, Toilet
Two bathrooms have stall showers; third bathroom has huge tub/shower combo (jets do NOT operate)
Sleeping Arrangements 3 Bedrooms, sleeps 7-12
  • Primary suite divided in two - king and queen beds – 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed
  • Second suite – 1 King bed
  • Third bedroom with loft – 1 Queen bed, 1 Sleeper Sofa/Futon, 1 Bunk Bed
Bedroom configurations:
Primary suite: King; bathroom with stall shower; some ocean views; adjoining sitting room has queen bed separate by curtain
Second suite: King; bathroom with stall shower
Hall Bedroom: Queen bed, set of twin bunks, plus loft with double futon platform; hall bathroom with tub/shower combination
Entertainment
  • Television
  • Satellite/Cable
  • DVD Player
  • Video Library
  • Stereo
  • Games/Board Games
  • Books
  • Toys
  • Smart TV
Family
  • Changing Table
  • Children's Books & Toys
Outdoor
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck/Patio (uncovered)
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports Gear
  • Veranda
  • Beach Essentials
  • Private Yard
  • Fenced Yard
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Sun Loungers
Vehicles
  • Parking
  • Garage
  • Free Parking
  • Free Parking On Premises
Theme
  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions
Attractions
  • Bay/Sound
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Marina
  • Theme Parks
  • Water Parks
  • Winery Tours
Leisure
  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Eco Tourism
  • Horseback Riding
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Whale Watching
  • Boating
  • Shopping
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Water Sports
Sports & Adventure
  • Basketball Court
  • Cycling
  • Deepsea Fishing
  • Fishing
  • Bay/Sound Fishing
  • Surf Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Parasailing
  • Pier Fishing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Wind Surfing
Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Smoke Detector
  • Enhanced Cleaning Practices
  • Cleaning Disinfection
  • Linens High Temp Wash
  • Cleaning Products
Expectations
  • Requires Stairs
  • Cameras/Surveillance
  • Near Lake, River, or Water Body
Registration Number
Santa Cruz County TOT # CO00113 & CA DRE Broker Lic # 01970986