See all properties
Entire condo

Carefree Days at The Beach

Photo gallery for Carefree Days at The Beach

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any 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

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

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1050 sq ft (98 sq m)

Similar properties

On the beach, beach towels

Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (198)
Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home

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

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
  • Sunset State Beach - 12 min drive
  • La Selva Beach - 15 min drive
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 19 min drive
  • Monterey Bay - 31 min drive

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 ?

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, Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Carefree Days at The Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Delia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Elizabeth Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Great stay
Great location. Excellent communication from host. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn D., Cotati, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Israel

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Richard R., Saratoga, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Byron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Joan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
vacation
great location next to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Dale A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Clean. The beach was great for walking, lots of birds at Pelican point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Caroline O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular views of sunrise and pelicans
Wonderful experience. Condo was recently renovated. Views of Watsonville slough and ocean beyond. Lots of birds inckuding over 1000 pelucans, 2 golden eagles, geese, ducks, and many more. House has everything you need.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Phyllis s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We really enjoyed our stay. It was quiet and there was much to do in the area. Beach walking and bird watching were awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tshandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
The views were wonderful. Lots of wildlife and a short walk right to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard N., Gilroy, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable condo with well equipped kitchen
This property is about 50 years old and shows it on the outside! Inside the unit is a different story as it has been remodeled very nicely. While we were there it was overcast and foggy so the fireplace was much appreciated. The kitchen had everything you would need for eating in and it was a good thing as there aren’t any restaurants near by. We did have trouble with the TV and the owner was quick to respond, but we never could get the regular channels (Haystack news, Samsung programs, Hulu, Peacock etc and movies were available but not the local channels). Maybe it was a Spectrum problem. One thing that seemed to be missing were pictures on the walls. The beds were comfortable and clean. The view of the slough and all the birds was great but from the outside patio you are looking right at the decks of the people in the adjoining building. One other thing, a BBQ was listed but due to Homeowner’s restrictions it has been removed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022