Relaxing Oceanfront Retreat w/Private Hot Tub

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7203 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Castroville, CA

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve3 min walk
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute8 min drive
Monterey Bay25 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2nd floor king w/peekaboo ocean views

1 King Bed

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Courtyard king

1 King Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

oceanfront king w/deck and hot tub

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd floor king ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

entry / courtyard King ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master w/ king ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Beachfront oasis on the beach - boardwalk path 30 second walk to sand! Recently remodeled & and conveniently located near Monterey, Carmel & more. Soak in private hot tub while listening to the waves crash. Perfect for 2-3 families.

Split level home with raised living room for better ocean views. 2 king suites on entry level and 1 king suite on upper living room level. Additional bonus spaces (loft and bunk room) are in not included in the bedroom count. Condo sleeps 7 (includes children & infants - no exceptions)

Sleeping Options:
1) Second-floor king bedroom with vaulted ceilings and attached bath, peekaboo ocean views
2) Courtyard king bedroom with attached bath, large sliding glass doors open onto private garden courtyard
3) Oceanfront king master bedroom with sweeping views of ocean and dunes and large attached bath (walk-in double shower, double vanity), large desk & and sliding glass doors open to oceanfront deck and private hot tub
4) Bonus loft area and bunk room - allows for flexible sleeping arrangements beyond the three bedrooms, but not intended to enable hosting more than 7 people total.

Kitchen/dining: Fully equipped kitchen – opens to the dining room w/ocean views!
- Refrigerator, 4 burner electric stove stop, single electric wall oven, dishwasher, microwave, double sink, filtered drinking water, garbage disposal, solid surface quartz counter-tops, toaster, waffle maker, crock pot, rice maker, fondue pot, coffee maker & Keurig
- Spices, condiments, oils (no guarantees, but we use this kitchen too and don't want to be schlepping our salt/pepper with us each visit!)
- Dining table seats up to 8

Common Space: Living room with large, comfortable sectional couch, spacious oceanfront window-seat perfect for napping & whale-watching, fireplace (3 Duraflame logs provided), Samsung 50" 4K Ultra Smart flat screen smart TV (built in apps – esp. Netflix – connect via your credentials), Apple TV, DVD player (lots of available DVDs), Tivoli CD player / Bluetooth speaker / AM/FM radio, and numerous games, puzzles, and family activities. A digital TV antenna provides several basic channels - NO CABLE TV. HDMI cables provided for streaming (our solution to watching major sporting events if game isn't available via antennae.)

New HE washer & dryer

Private Hot Tub:
- Private oceanfront 4 person hot tub located on the lower deck. Professional spa maintenance crew services the spa every Tuesday and Friday.

Dedicated Work Spaces:
- Large desk in the oceanfront master bedroom
- Secretary desk in the courtyard bedroom

Outdoor Space:
- Large fenced courtyard sheltered from wind
- Oceanfront upper deck located off the dining room (perfect for sunset cocktails)
- Oceanfront lower deck off master bedroom with 4 person hot tub
- Community amenities located 1/4th mile walk from the house at the recreation center:
- 8 person hot tub heated throughout the year
- Swimming pool (heated Easter to October)
- 2 tennis courts
- Basketball court
- Pickle-ball court
- Bocce ball court (equipment in unit)
- Sand volleyball court
- Shuffleboard (equipment in unit)

Misc:
- Misc./Toys/Activities available in the unit: balls, tennis racquets, sand toys, bocce ball, pickle ball, ping pong and shuffleboard sets
- Ping Pong Table
- Linens and towels laundered by housekeeping at check-out
- Personal care & basics provided: body soap, shampoo, conditioner, TP, paper towels, tissue, etc.
- Baby items: Pack-n-Play portable crib, strap on dining chair booster, and safety bumper for glass coffee table available in 2nd-floor bedroom
- Not wheelchair accessible. There are multiple short flights of stairs throughout the house. All stairs have handrails, but please be aware if booking for small children or elderly.
- DISCLOSURE: wifi video doorbell records front door and courtyard entrance (exterior only)

*** PLEASE BEWARE OF SCAMMERS! WE DO NOT ADVERTISE THIS PROPERTY AT A DISCOUNT ON CRAIGSLIST! ***

Property manager

Alison Jefferson

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

"Can’t get much closer to the beach!", Angie, 2018

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Many stairs in unit - no child gates provided

Events

No events allowed

Absolutely no parties. Gatehouse counts guests.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking inside or outside property

Guests must reconfirm they've read and agree to the rental contract.

No more than 10 people on property (including 7 overnight guests) at any time. Up to 3 visitor names must be registered with owner 48hrs in advance.

Noise restrictions after 10PM and before 8AM.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Absolutely no parties. Gatehouse counts guests.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castroville

Located in Castroville, this holiday home is on the beach. Monterey Bay Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Lovers Point. Travelling with kids? Consider Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Hamlin Antiques. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Castroville, CA

What's nearby

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve - 3 min walk
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories - 7 min drive
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 8 min drive
Marina State Beach - 15 min drive
Monterey Bay - 25 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Phil's Fish Market & Eatery - 8 min drive
Jack In The Box - 15 min drive
Denny's - 14 min drive
Burger King - 9 min drive
The Otter's Den - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Relaxing Oceanfront Retreat w/Private Hot Tub have a pool?

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

Is Relaxing Oceanfront Retreat w/Private Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Oceanfront Retreat w/Private Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Oceanfront Retreat w/Private Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Oceanfront Retreat w/Private Hot Tub located?

Nestled on the beach, this Castroville holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Salinas River State Beach and Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve. Moss Landing State Beach and Island Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

14 Apr 2024

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

A vacation to remember.

We stayed at this VRBO for our California Adventure, which was the perfect size for three couples. King size beds with attached bathrooms for each couple was a great perk and can be hard to find. The house has a lovely beach color theme with windows galore. The kitchen has every tool, utensil, glassware and appliances you would ever need nicely tucked away in the cabinets. Comfortable main room with fireplace for us all to hang out together with DVDs, music, games and throw blankets made it feel homey. It is an easy, short, boardwalk trip to the beach which is just over a single dune. View from the house is the dune and then beautiful water, you don't see the beach, even though it is so close, which is nice as you don't see other guests on the beach. From the beach, you don't see the colony looking towards the home, so it feels like you are in your own private sanctuary with no other visitors. Our host Alison was superb and courteous in responding to messages. Alison provided loads of details about the home and suggestions for food and activities in the area. This was the perfect location for our friend's getaway.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bess S.

10 Apr 2024

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

Spring break family trip

Had a great time. Walked the beach. Cooked in the excellent kitchen. It was lovely!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marylee C., Stockton California

30 Mar 2024

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

Perfect

This property was above and beyond our expectations. The attention to detail was incredible. It had every amenity for a relaxing stay. A beautiful home, great weather and incredible venue makes for a memorable experience. Thank you Alison for sharing your amazing home!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie B.

25 Mar 2024

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

Monterey and Carmel Trip

Amazing! Clean and beautiful!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

5 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful spot for a winter stay

Our family had a great weekend at this beautiful home right on the beach - a VRBO listing that holds up to the pics, description and stellar reviews! Thanks to Alison for being so responsive when the power went out overnight due to a huge winter storm. We were able to pick up hot coffee and delicious breakfast offerings from the Power Plant Coffee & Store a short drive away, and crews got the power back on by 10 am, and the home's excellent heating system had it warmed back up quickly. It rained most of our trip, but we stayed busy cooking in the well-stocked kitchen (we brought in all our groceries in big coolers for the weekend), playing board games in front of the fireplace, and watching the storm rage out in the ocean from the huge picture windows. Would love to return in the summertime to enjoy a different season in this lovely home. Thanks again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alison Jefferson

Why they chose this property

This is our family vacation retreat. We want to relax and enjoy the beach in comfort and luxury and welcome you to experience the same. Ours is one of the only Monterey Dunes rental listings that is recently remodeled/redecorated and offers a private oceanfront hot tub. Whether you want to lean back and watch the whales from the comfort of the living room, or get out and walk on the beach for miles, you will find everything you're looking for in this property. Our space is set up for quality time both indoors and out, and you'll find a wealth of amenities for both fun and relaxation.

What makes this property unique

- Unparalleled location! Miles of sandy beachfront just steps away. Listen to the ocean from the hot tub or master bedroom. Whale watch from the comfort of the living room.
- Private 4 person oceanfront hot tub
- Flexible sleeping accommodations
- Recently remodeled
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Tons of activities and amenities at the community clubhouse (tennis, bocce, swimming pool, 8 person community hot tub, etc)