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Your Coastal Sanctuary—Far from the craziness that's become our new normal!

Beachfront condo for sun and fun

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
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Nestled in a protected natural habitat on Monterey Bay, Shorebirds Resort offers the ultimate beach retreat. Unplug and unwind with activities like kayaking, paddle boarding or simply watching whales and dolphins from your private sanctuary. Enjoy local ingredients for cooking, sip on great wines or locally brewed beer by the evening bonfire.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms87 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Your Coastal Sanctuary—Far from the craziness that's become our new normal!

Step off the grid and into a space designed for deep breaths, long walks, and quiet joy. Maison Jean-Marie is your personal retreat on Monterey Bay—a comfortably warm haven where you can unplug, recharge, and reconnect with the simple pleasures of coastal life.

Whether you're here to read a good book, watch whales from the deck, or go full beach mode with kites, kayaks, and paddle boards, this is your place to let go of the “new normal” and rediscover your own rhythm.

About the Place
Shorebirds Resort is a bit of a kept secret—nestled between protected natural habitats, farmland, and a marine sanctuary. From your beachfront perch, you can:
• Stroll a nearly deserted beach
• Spot dolphins, seals, and pelicans from your window
• Kayak the nearby slough or paddle board off the Santa Cruz harbor
• Ride a roller coaster, explore local events, or dive into the vibrant food scene just minutes away

Inside Maison Jean-Marie

Named after our parents, Jean and Marie, this is our second home—and we’ve made it as inviting for you as it is for our closest friends. The space is designed for comfort and ease, with thoughtful touches throughout:
• Wall-to-wall windows and a private deck with sweeping views of Monterey Bay
• Fully equipped kitchen for cooking with fresh ingredients from nearby farm stands and fishers
• Cozy living area perfect for wine sipping, board games, or simply watching the waves
• Evening bonfires and s’mores are a beloved tradition here

Extras & Essentials
• Beach gear galore: chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, towels, and games for all ages
• Access to pickleball, basketball, and tennis courts
• Complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate
• No stairs—just a gentle ramp to the second-floor entrance
• Luggage carts provided for easy arrival

About Your Hosts

We are rated as Premier host for good reasons. Our reviews speak to the care, warmth, and attention we bring to every guest experience.

We’re here when you need us—and invisible when you don’t.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Electric car charging station
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 935 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

Keep noise level down between 10PM and 9AM
No cleaning of fresh fish in the house sink or shower or No preparing foods that may leave a lingering order (e.g. curries, fried foods, ect)
Beach closet keys must be returned to it's original hook by front door for benefit of next guest. $25 fee for loss or misplacement.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number CO00204

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About the neighborhood

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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palm Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunset State Beach - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 27 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 41 min drive - 58.3 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 33 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Coastal Sanctuary—Far from the craziness that's become our new normal! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your Coastal Sanctuary—Far from the craziness that's become our new normal!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Coastal Sanctuary—Far from the craziness that's become our new normal!?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Your Coastal Sanctuary—Far from the craziness that's become our new normal! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Palm Beach. Sunset State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Your Coastal Sanctuary—Far from the craziness that's become our new normal! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Great host! Ocean view! Extremely comfortable bed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

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

great location

great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay N.

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

Perfect weekend away!

Enjoyed the condo! Beautifully decorated :) the beds were also super comfortable! We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Weekend Getaway

Amazing condo! The wonderful host was very attentive to our needs. There was a storm advisory the weekend we stayed, and the host made sure to check in regularly during the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlo W.

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

Great Time!

Loved everything about this location, property and stay. Great job communicating by renter Marc! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W., Lake Panasoffkee, FL

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

Fantastic property

The house was perfect for our little business trip/family getaway trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis C.

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

Great vacation location

This condo was decorated very nicely with a great view of dunes, beach and ocean. It had everything needed for a perfect vacation home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

MAT S.

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

Great location, even better view.

Nice, clean well-equipped with utensils and everyday items that might come in handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Great stay in a great location!

Overall, very enjoyable stay right on the beach! Well equipped kitchen & dining area made family time easy for our clan of 5. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen-Dave G.

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

Very nice condo right on the beach

We enjoyed staying at this property. It was as advertised. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Relaxing vacation

A wonderful, beautiful and relaxing condo. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene B.

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

Funtastic Stay!!!

Condo was great. It had everyhting we needed and more. Ocean view from licing area was terrific.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S., West Sacramento, CA

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

Another great stay

Had another great Spring Break at this awesome Pajaro Dunes condo! Looking forward to next year!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Our favorite place!

Our second stay at this property and it keeps getting better and better. Wonderful location, clean and comfortable. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery F.

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

Great place, safe location

My family came to Monterey Bay to enjoy whale watching, the parks and the California coast. The condo was clean, cozy and felt safe. The location gave us easy access to Monterey, Santa Cruz and Big Sur.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deede C.

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

Great stay

This condo stay was perfect for us. It was very comfortable and clean. We liked the beach. It was just too bad that the weather didn’t cooperate.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Amazing ocean views and great host!

We really enjoyed the time we spent at Pajaro Dunes and found the host and property to be exceptional. We were looking for a quiet retreat surrounded by nature and found it! Easy access to go north to San Francisco and south down Highway 1.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Relaxing & Cozy

The property was exactly as described. It was cozy & in the perfect location. Wonderful views of the ocean. The house was well stocked with everything we needed. The beds were comfy. Would highly recommend this place for any family looking for a break from the world.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gamon Y., San Jose, CA

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

Azong Stay

Everything was as described, the property was clean and orderly. Check in procedure was easy and the view was amazing. We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel W.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful condo. Well stocked with linens, towels, and kitchen items. Very comfy beds too! Everything you need to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malika B.

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

A BIG favorite

Pajaro Dunes is a favorite visit and this property owner is a delight to work with. We slept so well listening to the waves in the comfy king bed, cooked, played games by the fireplace at night and used the boogie boards every day. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna B.

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

Perfect and very clean!

We loved our stay! Marc had great communication throughout our stay and the place was beautiful and clean. Beautiful view of the ocean and steps away from the beach. Can't wait to go back! And my daughter loved the beach toys
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon P., Walnut Creek

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

Great Beach Stay!

This is our 8th stay at Pajaro and this was the best condo experience we've had! The place had everything you needed and felt so homey and warm!! Great view of dunes and ocean! We took some friends of ours who had never been and they can't wait to go back again! A new yearly tradition has started!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Family time

The condo was perfectly situated for beach time and going to Monterey. We appreciated the use of beach umbrellas, toys, and body boards. The condo was clean and we felt right at home. A good set up for our family of 4. I would not hesitate to book this condo again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gracious host

Fourth or fifth time to Pajaro Dunes, which tells you how much we (two old friends on their annual getaway) like this place. The ocean view from the condo was so relaxing. We played golf, went whale watching and hiked. Marc was a very gracious and responsive host
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023