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Serene beachfront getaway, breathtaking ocean views, steps from the beach!

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Dining
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Moss Landing, CA
  • Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Marina, CA (OAR-Marina Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Serene beachfront getaway, breathtaking ocean views, steps from the beach!

A piece of heaven on earth. One of the most memorable and peaceful vacations you'll experience. Away from traffic and large crowds. You'll feel like you're at a resort with all the amenities, including access to a pool, hot tub, tennis courts, golf driving net, bocce ball, basketball court, volleyball and so much more. The beach is only steps from your back decks, it will seem as if you're by yourselves on most days. Ocean views from the living, dining, kitchen and one of the master bedrooms.

The Monterey Dunes Colony is a gated community on the beach sitting between Monterey and Santa Cruz. Close to excellent restaurants, shopping, hiking and other outdoor activities. This house features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with beautiful ocean views and direct beach access. One of the master bedrooms, the main living area, dining and kitchen have beautiful views of Monterey Bay. You can watch dolphins, seals and whales from the comfort of the living room, dining area and outdoor decks. Beautiful sunsets are a daily occurrence. This house is ideal for a large family or 2 smaller families.

You have the entire house and also get to take advantage of the gated community amenities. The unit is split level with a vaulted ceiling in the main living area with lots of windows to take advantage of the ocean view. There are 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. One of the master bedrooms has a king size bed with a beautiful ocean view with an attached full bathroom with a shower. There is a deck just outside this master bedroom. The other master bedroom has a queen size bed with an attached full bathroom with a tub/shower. The third bedroom is on the same level as the living area with a double bed and a twin/single bed. The third bathroom has a tub/shower and is between the upstairs bedroom and the living area.

The kitchen is stocked with dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, and pans etc. There is a large refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, garbage disposal, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, and toaster. Enjoy eating your meals either indoors or outdoors on the patio dining set. We also have a full size washer and dryer. There is a TV in the main living area and in one of the master bedrooms with local channels available. We have Wifi set up, but because of the secluded location on the Dunes, it can be spotty at times. The Dunes has a Club with a pool which is open April to October, tennis courts, basketball hoop, bocce ball and golf nets. We can only host 7 people at one time INCLUDING INFANTS (the HOA has very strict rules). We get fined $150/night per person over 7 and will be assessed to your stay, should a violation occur. Also no smoking will be tolerated. While we love pets, we cannot allow guests to bring their own animals as the HOA does not allow it. There is a fine of $400/animal that will be assessed to your stay and the animal must be removed immediately.

There is an additional cost per night of 10.5 % Monterey County tax and a $150 cleaning fee per stay (It will be listed as a Host Fee). The Service Fee is VRBO's fee. The Monterey Dunes Colony Resort fee is included in the daily rate.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Use of fireplace is not allowed.

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Castroville

Located in Castroville, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Cannery Row, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Monterey Bay and Lovers Point. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories are also worth visiting.
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Moss Landing, CA

What's nearby

  • Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Marina Dunes Preserve - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Marina State Beach - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Monterey Bay - 25 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 20 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phil's Fish Market & Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪I'm Thai Cuisine - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Patio Drive-In - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Serene beachfront getaway, breathtaking ocean views, steps from the beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Serene beachfront getaway, breathtaking ocean views, steps from the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene beachfront getaway, breathtaking ocean views, steps from the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene beachfront getaway, breathtaking ocean views, steps from the beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene beachfront getaway, breathtaking ocean views, steps from the beach! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Salinas River State Beach and Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve. Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Girl’s weekend getaway

We were looking for a quiet beach front location for a relaxing girl’s weekend and we got it! It was a great location with room for all six of us to relax, play games, eat good food, walk in the beach and enjoy ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Beautiful beach get-away!

Location, location, location! Such a treat to fall asleep listening to the crashing surf. Steps to the sand. We took advantage of the pickleball, basketball, pool and hot tub at the clubhouse too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

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

A heck of a way to celebrate a birthday!

The views from the dining and living rooms were simply stunning and starting every morning with a walk along the beach is good for whatever ails you. The place was very comfortable - a bit seaside worn in places, but to be expected and not to be worried about. Easy to get to nearby places for further exploring or just stay right there and hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Great view of Ocean. Quiet and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice house and a beautiful sunset views on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B., San Francisco

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

Castroville

Lovely house, great location. We enjoyed the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah I.

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

Beautiful location

Very comfortable accommodation with gorgeous view. The practically empty beach is right there for a beautiful walk. We saw whales. We also enjoyed the community basketball court and hot tub. Perfect for our long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

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

Great Stay

Used this property for a family get together, one of two units this weekend. Its a very nice beach front home. High recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ellen F.

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

The beach at Monterey Dunes

Monterey Dunes is a gem along the beach, and the beach holds the magic. The apartment was well equipped and convenient. The beds were comfortable and the location is tops.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Denny C.

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

Good experience

Table lamp in rear lower bedroom (with double bed) broken when we arrived; couldn't be used, so we unplugged it for safety reasons. Room needs more lighting. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Christmas Vacation

The location is excellent. The views incredible. The property had everything we needed. Two flights of stairs inside would have been good to know about before arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Vacation

We had a wonderful time. Very serene. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl K.

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

Monterey Dunes

This is the third time we've stayed at Monterey Dunes, in different VRBO's. This one was was clean, well supplied and worked perfectly for our family (5 adults, 2 kids). The property manager gave us timely information on check in and clear information on check out. The pool and hot tub area were great. They're remodeling the office area near the pool and have installed brand new tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts. The complex is a short drive to Monterey and Carmel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman N.

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

Annual Monterey Golf Trip

The unit was well situated and convenient. Owner was very responsive. We reported a few repair items upon check in. It appeared to be converted for wheelchairs with the ramps on both front and rear entries. Overall we enjoyed the unit and the trip. We usually rent two units for the eight of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Memories with our kids

We had an amazing time with our kids during our stay. The proximity to the beach, the wildlife in the water and around the house, and the house itself met and exceeded our expectations. The only setback would probably be parking in the HOA for an extra car but we made it work with the assigned parking spot and various guest parking spots near the house. The community felt very safe, and the house had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The sunsets each night were beautiful and we enjoyed them from the beach with our kids. We definitely would like to make this an annual trip for our family and would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H., Seattle, WA

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

The View -- Ocean and Dunes!

This is a great spot directly on the ocean. We were in Monterey after a family wedding and rented several units in Monterey Dunes Colony. We love this development! It's perfect for a low key getaway to explore all that Monterey, Carmel and the coast have to offer. The unit is exactly as it appears in the pictures. The common area space is perfect for lounging and taking in the AMAZING view from the living room windows and front deck. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priya K.

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

Great location, good experience

Gorgeous location, with great views from living, dining and master bedroom. It’s a beautiful quiet beach with amazing sunsets, birds and very few people. House is roomy and comfortable, decor is beach house vibe. We had a lovely time and it was a great location to access Moss Landing for whale watching and great coffee/cafe and also Carmel and Monterey. Would definitely consider staying again. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Only improvements suggested - Kitchen implements need some attention - at least one sharp knife or a knife sharpener, the nonstick pans need to be replaced and the dishwasher is ancient and does not clean well. Also several of the door hinges need WD 40 esp. the master bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P., Roseville

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

Beautiful place, comfortable & well appointed, views fantastic!

We stayed for a long weekend with 5 adults. We all had plenty of room with the 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms, and all slept well on the comfortable beds. We found the Wifi to be pretty good and we had a number of devices using it. The property manager was communicative and we had no issues during our stay. I stay in a number of VRBOs and found the set up was good with plenty in the kitchen to cook & serve meals. The view is fantastic and it's a very short walk to the beach. We drove to Monterey Fisherman's wharf a couple of days and that's about 20 minutes away. The only suggestion I would make is to add some more throw blankets as we were staying in the fall and found it a little chilly and didn't want to all drag the bedding off our beds to be cozy. That's my only suggestion, we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward T.

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

Peace and Tranquility

Looking for a peaceful, relaxing stay? This place is it!! You may think with these being townhouses you might hear your neighbors but that is not the case. We only knew people were there due to their cars parked in the spot. Beach is a very short walk and private as well. We saw whales, dolphines, a seal, and even an otter. We also saw lots of cute bunnies around the vegetation. The house has everything you need for cooking and they even provided shampoo in the showers. They have beach towels if you decide to go to the pool for a swim. Very minimal rules and clean up procedures. Owner is very responsive and nice. We loved this location as it had the same privacy feeling for us coming from the sierra mountains. This will definitely be a future visit for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

RnB A.

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

Bright Condo with a View

Pro's: friendly security at entrance, gated community, isolated community, beach to yourself, complimentary bottle of wine, 3 minute walk to beach, modern and clean furnishings, updated and light paint colors on walls and ceilings, ample silverware and dishes, coffee maker and filters, plenty of trash bags, liquid soap at every sink, shampoo and conditioner in each shower, beach towels for the beach, beautiful views of the ocean, new tv's, free wifi, all the appliances worked, including the laundry machines and dryer, and it was a very quiet area. Con's: fireplace was broken, outdated cabinets in kitchen and bathrooms, cabinets are not slow close (we all ended up slamming them on a regular basis), strong musty smell throughout the condo- had to leave windows open and place coffee beans in each room to absorb the odor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Orlantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell B.

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

Moss Landing

Had a great time in Moss Landing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

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

Stay for son's wedding

We really enjoyed out stay - our son was getting married in Monterey and my mother in law and daughter were able to stay with us - away from the crowds, but close enough to get to the events. House was clean and easily accessible. Kenneth was a wonderful host - it was a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Peaceful beach retreat

We loved our stay in Moss Landing. The house was clean and comfortable with excellent water views and everything we needed. Nice new pots and pans, good bedding and towels, plenty of hot water. A short drive to Monterey and easy beach access. Groceries convenient enough in Salinas. Worth the drive for the privacy and quiet beachfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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