Serene beachfront getaway, breathtaking ocean views, steps from the beach! provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Add dates for prices
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 two-double beds. 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.
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. Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute are also worth visiting. Visit our Castroville travel guide
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.
How much is parking at Serene beachfront getaway, breathtaking ocean views, steps from the beach!?
On-site parking is available at the 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 10-minute walk of Salinas River State Beach and Monterey Bay. Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Reviews
Serene beachfront getaway, breathtaking ocean views, steps from the beach! Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Liana
12 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice house and a beautiful sunset views on the beach.
The location was just beautiful. The condo was perfect for my family. The ocean waves and the pelicans flew by daily. If your looking for a tranquil retreat this is the place.
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.
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.
Loved everything about it. The stairs were a bit hard since I use a cane but I managed ok. I loved all the decor & views. It was perfect for our family
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Verified review
4/10 Poor
RICHARD S.
26 Aug 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The property is in a great location. Just a few steps from the beach. It is in a gated community with security with shared amenities for the people staying there. That being said, this particular unit has a lot of deferred maintainence and was not at all clean. Every surface touched was sticky or dirty or both. We only stayed two days but if we had stayed longer there were insufficient towels for the 3/3 unit. Little things were missing which I would expect in such a highly rated property such as: Kleenex, a hair dryer. The outside furniture was plastic chairs that were cheap and dirty. The entry way patio with grill was all covered and looked like it had not been used in awhile; not at all as represented in the pictures. The unit is three stories which was also not described in the listing and would have made a difference as everyone staying there was over 65. The fireplace was unexplainably unusable, lamps were inoperable - didn't even have a switch to turn on, the rug in the upper room was a trip hazard. Overall very disappointed.
A very roomy and comfortable house that was clean and well stocked with linens, pot, pans, dishes and utensils.Amazing view of the ocean and so close to the beach.
It needs some deep cleaning. There were lots of dust bunnies and the kitchen was a little greasy. Maybe, some yard work. Dirt was all over the courtyard. Windows could use some cleaning.
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
Verified review
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
27 Dec 2022
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.