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Spacious Ocean Front Beach House on Beautiful Monterey Bay

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One of the countless, breathtaking sunsets you can experience during your stay
Light-filled living room with updated plank flooring
Views to the dunes and shore from the lower common areas
Updated kitchen and dining area
Lower bedroom with updated plank flooring

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6156.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Castroville, CA
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Marina State Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Marina, CA (OAR-Marina Municipal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Lower Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upper Guest

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Common

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Guest

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Ocean Front Beach House on Beautiful Monterey Bay

Welcome to your home away from home with an ocean view! Ours is a 3-bedroom, 3 full bathroom, two story, ocean front condo located on the dunes, just steps down the path to your own private beach! Enjoy sunsets, sea life and white water surf from the family room, dining room, kitchen and master bedroom.

We have worked hard to make this property a comforting welcome to the beach with technical conveniences, including keyless entry, smart TV's in all rooms, and a Google Home device for music or information on demand in the kitchen. We also now feature Starlink satellite service for high speed internet access! A visit to the beach no longer has to make a visit to the internet difficult!

Bedrooms invite you to relax on memory foam mattresses and remodeled bathrooms boast modern amenities with natural stone and Italian porcelain tile, an in-wall toilet, rain shower-head and barn door entry.

The living room touts a wall-mounted flat screen TV and service throughout the house includes streaming media players with access to Netflix, Pandora, HULU, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and other popular services, with standard TV service provided by YouTubeTV.

The downstairs bedroom sports a unique surprise for the kids and kids-at-heart with a cocktail-style arcade cabinet, featuring Pac-Man and 59 other digital distractions you might remember from the dawn of the video game era. Our fully stocked kitchen provides you with the essentials you need to get any meal on the table and the courtyard offers picnic seating with a grill for barbecuing (grilling supplies included!).

Property manager

John & Lisa England
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Service dogs allowed upon request.
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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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castroville

Located in Castroville, this condo is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Cannery Row, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Monterey Bay and Lovers Point. Travelling with kids? Make time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. With power boating and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Castroville, CA

What's nearby

  • Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 13 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Marina Dunes Preserve - 17 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Marina State Beach - 19 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Monterey Bay - 27 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 24 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phil's Fish Market & Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪I'm Thai Cuisine - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Patio Drive-In - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious Ocean Front Beach House on Beautiful Monterey Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Spacious Ocean Front Beach House on Beautiful Monterey Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Ocean Front Beach House on Beautiful Monterey Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Ocean Front Beach House on Beautiful Monterey Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Ocean Front Beach House on Beautiful Monterey Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Castroville condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Salinas River State Beach and Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve. Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 264 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

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

Great location, relaxing time

Stayed here while visiting the Monterey Aquarium. We were originally planning on staying right in Monterey or Pacific Grove but so glad we found this property. Just a great location. Quiet relaxing time by the ocean. Nice that it is in a gated community with not a lot of traffic. Will definitely go back next time we visit Monterey.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Great view of the Pacific ocean

Great location for visiting Monterey
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Perfect family accommodations

Plenty of room for family. Perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

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

Great Gem

Beautiful location and property, this is our 3rd year and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holli C.

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

Best time with family and friends

We were lucky enough to stay the week and really enjoy family and friends. The house was plenty big enough for four adults and two kids. Everything you need is there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIBBY D.

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

13th Annual Dutrow vacation

Wonderful... It has the BEST view from the master bedroom windows.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Secluded get away

Thank you much for helping make our anniversary trip magical! We loved our stay and even saw a sea lion, dolphins and a few whale spouts from the bedroom window. Truly enjoyed the peace and quiet and natural beauty.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great time

lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan and Bonnie C., ANKENY

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

Quite, relaxing, awesome views

We had a wonderful time relaxing and walking the beach. The complex had lots of amenities. A very enjoyable stay for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A., Salida, CA

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

Beautiful Beach Home

We love staying here. Beautiful home, great location and wonderful hosts. This is our 5th stay and look forward to staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

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

Great location

Great location with a short walk to the sand. Easy drive to Monterey, and Castroville had lots of great places to eat. The security guards at the HOA were very nice and helpful. The property had all the amenities we expect of a vacation rental, which made packing easy and food prep simple.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Beach getaway

Delightful stay! So close to so many fun activities in Monterey, Carmel, Santa Cruz and more. Property was so beautiful and peaceful with so much beach to explore. Definitely one of my favorite stays!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary U.

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

Monterey

It was a very nice relaxing vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Ocean views and accessibility

Amazing views and very comfortable home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Great views

This home was perfect for our get together with longtime friends. The beach location was wonderful and we enjoyed the beautiful sunsets. It’s a condo unit towards the back of the property and we were able to negotiate the road in the dark. I had trouble with the access code, user error no doubt but the owner checked to ensure we were in. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. I would recommend this comfortable, nice home on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

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

Very cool place

The title says it all. This place was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jim b.

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

Monterey family getaway

Great time views and location were amazing. Check in was easy. Very quiet and private walked on the beach daily and we only saw a few people. I would definetly stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara R.

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

This Place is Beautiful!

Stunning views of the ocean. Beautiful home and very clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee S.

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

Family /friends get away

We loved the location! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Beautiful Private Beach Getaway

A great home base for Monterey and points south exploration. If you enjoy the sound of surf and an amazing night sky, this place is for you. A California home away from home. John W
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellin H., Morgan Hill

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

Paradise at its finest!!

This place is Amazing and I am booking it right now for our 4th time... We always look forward to our beach vacation every year and love staying at this beautiful beachouse
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Magical place

Loved our stay here after our US road trip. Peaceful and the best beach views. Comfortable house and the main bedroom views are wonderful. Thanks John and Lisa.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

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

Second Time

We have stayed here twice and we are always happy to come back! Hoping to make it back next year too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corliss N.

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

Fantastic family get away. We loved this property

Fantastic. Beautiful sunsets. The beach was pristine.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brigette B.

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

Ahh the comforts of an ocean home

Oh my goodness did this place feel like home away from home! Great place to enjoy some time out of the hustle and bustle of daily city life. Thank you John and Lisa for sharing your beach home! The location was secluded, quiet, felt safe, had views of the ocean and the beach and ocean were just a few short steps away. The home was well stocked and really felt welcoming. Thanks again John & Lisa!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by John & Lisa England

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This beach property has been in our family for over 20 years. As kids, we remember taking family vacations to Monterey Dunes Colony. We enjoyed spending time together in the sweet sanctuary of the private beach...a beach that is so private, it feels as if it is your very own.

We made memories on the sands of this beach, watching dolphins, otters and even whales swim by! We collected sea shells and sand dollars and giggled as tiny, digging crabs left behind bubbles in the sandy surf. We built driftwood forts and elaborate sand castles - we dug endless holes and studied everything that washed ashore. We delighted in the snowy plover running so fast they seemed to be on wheels. And after watching birds fly home for the night across an orange sunset, we ran excitedly into the house for hot chocolate and a warm bubble bath.

As adults, we find serenity with each inhale of ocean breeze and relax as we gaze at the sunset horizon that brings a crisp moon to watch over the diamond studded sky. We are grateful to be able to share this magical place and we welcome you here to find peaceful retreat and make special memories of your own.

Languages:

English

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