Exceptional(117)
$1185.0
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Private Vacation Home
Sweeping ocean views! Perfect for families, steps to sand, ping pong, Pickleball
Watsonville, California, United States
Discover your perfect coastal retreat in this stunning 2,300+ sq. ft. contemporary beach house, where panoramic ocean views and the rhythmic sound of waves create an unforgettable backdrop for your getaway with family and friends. Just steps from the sand and water, this thoughtfully designed home seamlessly blends luxury with comfort, accommodating up to 12 guests across two primary queen suites, an additional queen bedroom, an ocean view bedroom with two full size beds and a queen sofa bed.brbrThe heart of the home showcases a light-filled great room with a soaring open-beam ceiling, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and expansive windows that frame breathtaking white water ocean and sunset views. From inside the house or on either of the two front decks, you may witness dolphins, otters and seals playing in the surf, humpback whale spouts in the distance or enjoy the spectacular lights of Santa Cruz and Monterey twinkling across the bay. The rear wrap-around deck, nestled among eucalyptus trees and overlooking a stream, also offers a peaceful retreat. brbrDesigned for both relaxation and entertainment, this home features:brbrLuxurious Living Spaces:brbr• Two spacious master suites with private decks and premium furnishingsbr• Upstairs master bath with double sinks, large shower, and indulgent soaking tubbr• Dedicated media room with 60 Smart HDTV, Roku for easy streaming, cable (Spectrum), DVD-player and high-end American Leather queen sleeper sofabr• High-speed WiFi throughout for seamless entertainmentbr• Smart HDTVs with Roku for easy streaming and cable in each bedroombr• Klipsch Heritage-series bluetooth speaker to stream your favorite musicbrbrGourmet Kitchen & Dining:brbr• Fully equipped chef's kitchen with new appliances and premium kitchenwarebr• Dual coffee options: traditional drip maker and Keurig for your morning brewbr• Generous dining space for 12, plus casual breakfast bar seating for 4br• Matching dishes, flatware and glasses along with attractive serving dishesbr• Weber gas grill for effortless outdoor cookingbr• Rice cooker, toaster, pancake griddle, crockpot, blender and more small appliancesbrbrBeach Life Made Easy:brbr• Complete beach gear: chairs, towels, sunshade, umbrella, boogie boards, and rolling cartbr• Convenient foot washing station for sandy returnsbr• Access to community pickleball, tennis courts, bocce ball, volleyball, and basketball facilities as well as an open field for soccer, baseball or other free playbr• Access to life-size chess board and Connect4, horseshoes and Bocce Ball that can be borrowed from the gatehousebrbrFamily-Friendly Amenities:brbr• Games for kids and guests of all agesbr• Ping-pong table for active group engagementbr• Portable baby gates and bed (Pack 'n Play)br• Plastic cups, plates and bowls br• Step stools in bathroombr• New full-size washer and dryer (new in 2023)br• Fully accessible two-car garage plus ample parkingbrbrPajaro Dunes is a peaceful escape, and our family has endless hours of fun here. Nonetheless, the local area offers endless attractions, activities and culinary experiences. We are always happy to share our recommendations but here are a few nearby options:brbr• Santa Cruz beach boardwalk (30 minutes)br• Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row (25 minutes)br• Berry picking at local farms – season dependent – or visit the farm’s pie and gift shopbr• Unparalleled local produce from nearby stands or marketsbr• World-class kayaking and bird watching at Elkhorn Sloughbr• Wineries and breweries br• Surfing, skim boarding, paddle boarding, kayaking rentals and lessonsbr• Martinelli’s Company Store offers juice tasting (check hours)br• Horseback ridingbr• Endless hiking and mountain bikingbr• Restaurants and shopping in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Moss Landing and Watsonvillebr• Spectacular golfing with a local ocean-view course (10 minutes) or Pebble Beach (45 minutes)br• Ropes course and canopy tours (35 min)br• 17-Mile Drive and Carmel-by-the-Sea (45 min) and Big Surbr• Missions - San Juan Bautista Mission (30 min) and Carmel Mission (40 min)br• UC Santa Cruz (30 min)br• Pinnacles National Park (1:15 hour) br• Palo Alto & Stanford University (1:10 hours)br• San Jose and Silicon Valley, including San Jose International Airport (1 hour)br• San Francisco (1:45 hours) San Francisco Airport (1:30 hours)brbrWhether you're sipping morning coffee to the sound of waves, preparing a family feast in the cook’s kitchen, watching the sunset from your private deck or exploring the amazing area, this thoughtfully appointed home provides the perfect setting for creating lasting memories.