Why stay in a hotel or motel when you can rent a million-dollar vacation home on the most beautiful beach on the California coast. Nestled in the heart of Monterey Bay, Monterey Dunes Colony features 120 2, 3, and 4-bedroom vacation town homes stretched out over a mile of sandy beach and colorful sand dunes.
This is vacation lodging at its best. Once here, you can enjoy the secluded beach and private recreational facilities, or, with just a short drive, visit Monterey and Carmel to shop and dine, and to visit world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium on historic Cannery Row. Castroville, the artichoke capital of the world, is just a few minutes away, as is Moss Landing.
This is vacation lodging at its best. Once here, you can enjoy the secluded beach and private recreational facilities, or, with just a short drive, visit Monterey and Carmel to shop and dine, and to visit world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium on historic Cannery Row. Castroville, the artichoke capital of the world, is just a few minutes away, as is Moss Landing.
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For the safety of our guests and staff additional cleaning and sanitizing measures have been adopted. Vacancy Blocks - 72 hour vacancy blocks are emplaced before and after every stay for the safety of our staff and our guests. Cleaning - All linens, towels, and kitchenware are cleaned after each stay, whether guests have used a given item or not.
Each year the Monterey Peninsula offers hundreds of festivals, tournaments, shows, races, tours and other very special activities. There is so much to do. Play some of the world's finest golf courses. Watch the whales from your oceanfront home, surf fish on the beach and watch sea otters at play. Browse in the antique shops of Moss Landing.
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William Kabelac
Feb 14, 2021
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Lester F.
Sep 22, 2019
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Local Bay Area Getaway!
I recently found out about this spot during my friend's bachelor party. It's a very secluded neighborhood with a security gate for entrance.
The unit they rented was had 4 spacious room. Upon entering, the first thing I noticed were these huge windows overlooking the Salinas River State Beach. I could not believe the view. The window view literally felt like I was staring at a Computer Screen Saver off a 8 feet x 4 feet monitor. It was amazing.
It was September, so the weather was a good 55 at the lowest and 77 at the highest with a constant sea breeze air
I recently found out about this spot during my friend's bachelor party. It's a very secluded neighborhood with a security gate for entrance.
The unit they rented was had 4 spacious room. Upon entering, the first thing I noticed were these huge windows overlooking the Salinas River State Beach. I could not believe the view. The window view literally felt like I was staring at a Computer Screen Saver off a 8 feet x 4 feet monitor. It was amazing.
It was September, so the weather was a good 55 at the lowest and 77 at the highest with a constant sea breeze air
Mika D.
Jan 02, 2018
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A group of us rented a house this weekend for the New Year's eve weekend. Well worth it, and much needed. No better place to celebrate the ending of a year celebrating a divorce, and newly found love with great friends.
The relaxing sounds of the waves, and the peacefulness of the surrounding community was much needed. The house was a little out dated, but we didn't care. As long as we had the gorgeous view, hot water, and heat we were good.
The relaxing sounds of the waves, and the peacefulness of the surrounding community was much needed. The house was a little out dated, but we didn't care. As long as we had the gorgeous view, hot water, and heat we were good.
Lisa Brown
Jul 03, 2017
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Chris Q.
May 27, 2017
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Monterey Dunes Colony is a secluded beach community in Moss Landing, the heart of Monterey Bay. It features 120 townhouses strung along the stunning coastline of the inimitable Salinas River State Beach. It's a surreally silent place, with the only discernible noise being the calming roar of the vast Pacific ocean.
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One of my favorite things about Monterey Dunes is the Clubhouse. It features volleyball, basketball, tennis, bocce ball, shuffleboard, a swimming pool, and a jacuzzi. In addition, it's entirely powered by a solar array set up in an unused tennis court.
Another bonus
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One of my favorite things about Monterey Dunes is the Clubhouse. It features volleyball, basketball, tennis, bocce ball, shuffleboard, a swimming pool, and a jacuzzi. In addition, it's entirely powered by a solar array set up in an unused tennis court.
Another bonus
Matt M.
Jan 20, 2015
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I just wanted to amend my original review. My father passed away a few weeks ago not long after I wrote my original review. Sadly, I'm not certain that we'll be coming back to Monterey Dunes (it might be a little hard to come without him)- but I'll never forget the family memories we built here on our family vacation every year. It's a great place to come for a relaxing and bonding time.
I've added a picture of him and me at the beach from around 1994 (my aunt is in it too). I have great memories of coming here! Please read my original review to see what my family found
I've added a picture of him and me at the beach from around 1994 (my aunt is in it too). I have great memories of coming here! Please read my original review to see what my family found
Carol Alderete
Jan 17, 2015
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Madelyn S.
Feb 03, 2014
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I really wanted to stay here for my mother's 80th birthday celebration and I was going to book two units. I looked up the price on their website, but when I called to book, I was given a higher price for both units!!!!! The woman I spoke with said that their website was not "advertising" prices, that she was the only one with the prices. This is CLASSIC BAIT AND SWITCH and it is illegal!! No matter how nice this place is - there is no way I am spending any money with this place.
John G.
Sep 01, 2013
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Great secluded place to spend some quiet time with your "own" expansive beach and views of Monterey (left) and Santa Cruz (right). Had no administrative hassles. The place is tomb-quiet and has just enough infrastructure if one needs "to do" something...like nice tennis courts, jacuzzi, etc. Just a short drive to Monterey. Wonderful place to stay.
Isabella Wolfskill
Jan 17, 2013
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I would be very careful about dealing with this company especially if you are out of the area. Mr Jelavich cancelled a number of reservations without informing me his actions were unethical and most likely illegal and while the sum is large enough to force f me to lose my house since I am not in the area I can neither sue him in small claims court or file an ethical complain against him with the realtor board. Since I have no other recourse than to let people know on online I am taking this route. I would be very careful dealing with him and not trust him at all especially as you will have very
Mary B.
Aug 04, 2012
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Take a second look at Monterey Dunes, we were given the keys to a home
(#194) when I went to the Moss Landing building to pick up my keys. (this was instructed by the papers sent to me via mail). The lady passed the keys over to me and then took them back and put a sticky note on the papers that said to dial 500 at the gate and it would be opened by her. All went as planned but getting into the room early evening and looking around it struck me that this was a "bait and switch" home. The one I ordered on line was much more clean and modern. I left a message Friday night but no one called
(#194) when I went to the Moss Landing building to pick up my keys. (this was instructed by the papers sent to me via mail). The lady passed the keys over to me and then took them back and put a sticky note on the papers that said to dial 500 at the gate and it would be opened by her. All went as planned but getting into the room early evening and looking around it struck me that this was a "bait and switch" home. The one I ordered on line was much more clean and modern. I left a message Friday night but no one called
Sheryce S.
Jul 17, 2012
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Blown away by our recent to short of a stay here. This is secluded CA coast paradise at its best! And, if you live anywhere else in the country, a fantastic way to escape the heat during the summer. Bring a book, sit on your deck, enjoy the view. Walk on your little pathway through the dunes overgrown with plants and bright flowers and suddenly you are on the beach. A pretty secluded little beach at that.
Our condo was a 3 bedroom/3 bath fully equipped with anything we may need including a washer and dryer, blow dryer, soap and shampoo, dishes, kindling for a fire, and most importantly
Our condo was a 3 bedroom/3 bath fully equipped with anything we may need including a washer and dryer, blow dryer, soap and shampoo, dishes, kindling for a fire, and most importantly
Virlie B.
Jul 17, 2011
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