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Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz have a pool?

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

Q: Is Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz located?

Nestled on the beach, this Castroville vacation 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 mi (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

Tuan N.

May 14, 2025

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Santa Cruz, California is an awesome place!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey T.

Jul 24, 2025

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The place is clean and wonderful. It is how we imagined the experience was going to be. We can hear the ocean waves from the house, easy access to the beach. The place was well stocked. Everything that we need for our stay was all there. The owner responds fast. 100% we recommend this place.

This is me sitting on the porch looking out to the sea.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

Jun 8, 2025

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We had a very relaxing stay in this multi-level beach home…When we wanted to go out, it was in the middle of Santa Cruz to the north and Carmel and Big Sur to the South….so it was easy to visit friends in both those areas, and also enjoy the sites and dining out. The home was very comfortable and well appointed for coming back to….

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remi C.

Aug 3, 2025

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This was our first time staying at Blue Diamond and it absolutely did not disappoint. We have traveled the coast for years but have not stayed at a more peaceful and relaxing home like this one. The large house and short walk to the beach was perfect for our family of 6 to enjoy our summer break. This space is definitely one we will recommend to others and space we would absolutely visit again. Absolutely no complaints about the home and we greatly appreciate your attention to detail to make our stay memorable and comforting.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Jun 9, 2024

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Peaceful

A wonderful place to spend quality time with family.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander J.

Jul 12, 2022

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Great Location

Well stocked rental, close to the beach, super comfortable beds. Couldn't ask for more.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 21, 2022

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Great beach getaway

Great location. Easy access to beach. Bocce and pool access added bonus. Well appointed and furnished unit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Jul 16, 2023

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Wonderful property

We had an amazing stay at this wonderful property. It had everything we needed to cook meals on property. Easy beach access. Great host. We will be booking again for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

May 1, 2024

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Coastal Bliss

Perfect space with a professional host in an uncrowded area on a beautiful coast. Three couples fit easily, and the sports courts, pool, and hot tub were all ours when we weren’t walking the shore. Really the most relaxing getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay R.

Aug 7, 2021

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Beautiful sunsets and long walks on the beach

Our family enjoyed our entire stay. We enjoyed the sunsets from the porch and our long walks on the beach. The kitchen is especially well stocked for cooking meals. It was a great place for a reunion for 3 siblings and spouses.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

May 2, 2023

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Clean, Comfortable Retreat on the Beach

A particularly well stocked, cozy place. Comfortable beds and linens. All the amenities anyone might need. The heat worked well, parking was easy, and the beach was a dream.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reid S.

Apr 28, 2021

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Beautiful quiet and isolated

Lovely house. Fabulous location steps from the beach. Had the beach all to ourselves. Location is a little isolated, which we enjoyed, so come prepared to relax and hunker down.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tahoe Signature P.

Apr 24, 2022

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Wonderful place, and that view!

We had a wonderful time at the Blue Diamond, we love staying at Pajaro Dunes or Monterey Dunes when we visit, this was probably the most equipped home we stayed in, everything we needed was there, even things we didn’t, the kitchen was fully equipped and you see the care and attention the owner take with this place in the details. Thank you Deb for an awesome stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cameron H.

Aug 25, 2023

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Beach trip

Great place. Clean and tidy. Everything you would need included. The make-your-own beach ornaments was a very nice touch. Perfect for quiet relaxation.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esme K.

Jan 3, 2023

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Great Family Escape

House was well appointed with everything you would need for staying in place vacation. The beach was gorgeous and private. The views were spectacular and access to amenities were not too far. Would love to visit again. Hostess was very helpful. Our three generation family thoroughly enjoyed the area and house.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

graham f.

Aug 1, 2023

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Dunes and Ocean experience

We enjoyed our stay at Monterey Dunes. We were three couples, and the unit was ideal for us. Well stocked and enough space to comfortably accommodate the six of us. Great location with great views and access to the dunes and ocean. Recommend a visit to Elkhorn Slough Conservancy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 1, 2023

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Great weekend away with friends!

Gorgeous location. As we were so close to the beach, we went for a walk in the morning before returning for brunch. What a treat! Very well equipped kitchen, which made it a pleasure to cook together. And the combination of very comfortable bed and the sound of crashing ocean waves made for a great night of sleep. And Deb was just awesome with quick response to any question we had. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

May 31, 2021

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Wonderful long weekend with family!

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at Blue Diamond for 3 nights. We found the condo very well appointed with everything we needed, and all the drawers and cabinets in the kitchen were helpfully labeled. We had a great time at the beach, which is so convenient and also played tennis and used the hot tub at the clubhouse. The condo is remote yet close enough to a few restaurants and stores, and only 20-30 min to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Sep 19, 2021

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Excellent choice

It was a smooth and easy experience from booking, communications, check-in, check-out, very well organized. The house has 3 bedrooms with a king bed in each which was perfect for traveling with other adults. The attention to detail and amenities available were very well done, even with labels on the kitchen cabinets to make it easy to find the exact item. We loved the proximity to the ocean and the ease to step out the door and be on a boardwalk to the beach. It was very quiet and we had the beach to ourselves.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dina U.

Nov 5, 2021

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Beautiful home, on the beach!

Very clean and comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood, and very well equipped with absolutely everything you need! The living room, dining room, kitchen, and master bedroom have breathtaking views of Monterey Bay. Walk out the back steps and you are on the beach. Thank you for being an attentive caring host and sharing your home with us! We will be back soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Apr 9, 2021

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Scenic, secluded vacation property

Comfortable, well equipped, well managed, 3 level condo right on the dunes overlooking the ocean. Immaculately clean, in a quiet, gated community. Community has nice, medium sized swimming pool and hot tub and 2 very nice tennis courts. We stayed during Easter week and there were just a few families around. Beach was very clean with just a few fisherman in the morning. Saw a lot of bunnies in the dunes and spotted a few dolphins one morning. Host was very communicative and accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

Jul 9, 2022

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Clean, comfortable and magical beach home

The location of this home on the Monterey Dunes is absolutely magical. The house was clean, and very well appointed- especially with all of the things in the kitchen. The games and books that are available were also more than expected. There is plenty of gear, beach toys, tennis rackets, beach towels even soap, shampoo,, etc so you really only need to bring yourselves. Direct path to a beautiful private beach and the amenities with pool, tennis court, hot tub were fantastic. Deborah was quick to communicate. We had a wonderful stay with family and would definitely return.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE K.

May 17, 2021

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Weekend Getaway

I chose this rental for two reasons 1) The size of the unit and 2) The proximity to the water. Both of those expectations were exceeded. The community that the condo resides in was quiet, clean, and peaceful. There was no actual trouble checking in or checking out. The property manager Deb answered back quickly before, during, and after my stay. She was pleasant, considerate, and thoughtful. The house was stocked with EVERYTHING that we could think of like kitchen appliances, toiletries, and games & movies. The condo was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. Last thing I will say is the location was perfect....steps to the water. Even thought the weather was overcast and dreary being that close to the ocean was awesome!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert Z.

Nov 28, 2022

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Sunsets on the beach

Location couldn’t be better. Enjoyed sitting in front of the fireplace and watching the sunset. Bedrooms were all comfortable. Kitchen was well appointed. Everything was clean. Overall a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronik Venugopal N.

Oct 3, 2022

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Family getaway

Private beach , community hot tub and heated pool. Tennis courts . Lot of board games . The whale watching from living room . Comfortable king size beds in all rooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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