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Carefree Days at The Beach

Condo in Watsonville with kitchen and balcony

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Interior
LED TV, fireplace, Netflix, Hulu
Outdoor dining
Interior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Carefree Days at The Beach provides amenities, such as golfing on-site and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61050 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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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 Series No. 2 - July 5 - Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. For the third year, The Tin Pan Alley Cats will provide musical entertainment.
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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,050 square feet

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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 aged 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside or on the deck outside.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Carefree Days at The Beach Newly Refurbished
Carefree Days at The Beach - Newly Refurbished Condo
Carefree Days at The Beach - Newly Refurbished Watsonville

About the area

Map
Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Zmudowski State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 29 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 43 min drive - 60.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carefree Days at The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Carefree Days at The Beach ?

On-site parking is available at the 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 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carefree Days at The Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is steps away from Palm Beach, Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve and Zmudowski State Beach. 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. 126 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosemeri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pelican Point is awesome

Great views, quiet location. We enjoyed walking on the beach and watching the birds. Great food at the local restaurants and bakeries. Fantastic Farmers Market every Friday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a lovely time at pajaro

I’ve been staying at pajaro since I was a little tot myself, and so it’s always such a joy to come back with my own little tot in tow. This was a gorgeous home in the most perfect area, and our host was easy to reach and promptly communicative when we needed. Such a nice little retreat and reset! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

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

Elizabeth Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely week at the beach

We love Pajaro Dunes. It was a great unit. The owner responded to our request to change dates. We enjoyed the unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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

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!

10/10 Excellent

Loraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

California Beach vacation

Condo was very nice. We enjoyed the views. It was a great place for us gather and spend time together. This is a 2nd floor unit, there is a ramp instead of stairs. It was a little tough for pushing the wheelchair, but we managed. There are only 3 steps to get into the condo itself. It all worked out well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Great location with ocean view from living room. Loved the kitchen and open space plan. Would have liked to have had some additional storage and seating options for convenience. For example, would be nice for bedrooms to have a place for luggage--i.e., luggage rack or nite stand on ea side of bed. Master bathroom's vanity was too deep for extremely small space which made it awkward getting in/out. Loved how home owner provided a telescope to view outdoors but there was only one seat where the view was. We found ourselves rearranging furniture to accommodate seating. I'm an interior designer, so these things make a huge impact. It was very clean and homeowner was very responsive whenever I reached out with questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location! Beautiful views from the patio & living room. Right on the dunes & beach. Looks like a bird sanctuary as well as sea life!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice condo

Adorable beachside condo—perfect for a family getaway! I really enjoyed the cozy vibe. I'm someone who appreciates pristine dishes because it helps me stay focused on the joy of the meal, so having scratch-free dishware would make the experience even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Pelican Point

What a wonderful place to stay! Right next to beach and dunes - fabulous wildlife, especially Pelicans, to see and waves on the and open ocean gently crashing nearby. Kayaking and SUP at Elkhorn Slough we saw sea otters, seals and much more bird life. The apartment was as described only larger and so well appointed. Paul was immediately responsive and so helpful before we arrived. Couldn’t recommend enough.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

This was my 50th year at this location which is outstanding. My only issue was the title indicates remodeled which clearly has been done, with the exception of one of the beds which is clearly overdue for replacement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet location with great views

The location is great, isolated yet close to everything and with ocean views and beach access. This is a gated community, very safe and super quiet. Communication with the host was excellent. We had a minor issue, it got resolved literally within 2 minutes.Will certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dameon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise...Yes!

We've made going to Pajaro Dunes a tradition over the years. This unit is spectacular in every sense. We've stayed at Pajaro Dunes in townhouses, houses, and condo units, each with its qualities and perks. This unit is perfect! Well-appointed kitchen, 2 very comfortable bedrooms, and very thoughtful additions and accessories too! Last but not least, breathtaking views all around. A large balcony makes your morning cup of coffee, or evening glass of wine truly moving events!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway!

We always love staying at this property! That’s why we keep coming back! Serene, great location and comfortable. The beauty of the area is the cherry on top.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

Beautiful view, & super clean Secure gated community Will come back for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

Delia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best birthday weekend!

Great property! Views from the unit were all amazing. Short walk on a path down to the beach. Located out of the way from the tourist areas but still short drives to restaurants and things to do. Would stay again,!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Great property, beautiful location, condo well maintained, great WiFi. Just wished the telescope seen in listing had been available to bird watch. Overall, great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super comfy and functional

Loved our stay! Beds are heavenly. All items there that you need - if you’re a baker bring your own pans as just one flat baking sheet. Clean but needs a good deep clean such as baseboards, tub and light fixture's. Good view. Family oriented section. Lots of kids running etc but it is August. Lovely nights and beautiful view of the birds and their habitat. Will stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great location. Excellent communication from host. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 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