Beachfront oasis with majestic views of the Pacific Ocean and stunning sunsets! Recently remodeled & and conveniently located halfway between Santa Cruz & Monterey/Carmel. We love our split-level home layout with the dining & living rooms on upper levels for the best ocean views over the dunes. Enjoy privacy in our secure gated community with family fun amenities: tennis, pool, ping-pong, Pop-A-Shot basketball, etc. *** BEWARE OF SCAMS! WE DO NOT OFFER LOWER RATES ON CRAIGSL _ _ T! The space - Sleeps 7 (This includes infants & children per strict HOA rules) - 3 king suite bedrooms, each with an attached bathroom (3 bdrms/3 baths) SLEEPING OPTIONS: 1) Oceanfront king master bedroom with sweeping views of ocean and dunes, attached bathroom (walk-in double shower, double vanity, private toilet room), large desk & and sliding glass doors open to the oceanfront deck, and private hot tub 2) Courtyard king bedroom with attached bathroom (shower over tub), large sliding glass doors open onto the private garden courtyard 3) Second-floor king bedroom with vaulted ceilings and attached bathroom, peekaboo ocean, field, and mountain views (same level as living room). 4) Bonus open loft area over living room with twin bed (converts to a king with trundle) 5) Tiny bunk room with 2 bunk beds. Be aware - this is a non-conforming space with no closet. It is NOT included in the house bedroom count. KITCHEN/DINING: Fully equipped kitchen – opens to the dining room with oceanfront views! - Refrigerator, 4 burner electric stovetop, single electric wall oven, dishwasher, microwave, workstation sink, filtered drinking water, garbage disposal, under counter wine fridge & quartz countertops. -Coffee station: Starter coffee provided, 14-cup drip coffee maker, Keurig, french press & grinder. - Basic spices, condiments, oils (no guarantees, but we use this kitchen too and don't want to be schlepping our mustard, salt/pepper with us each visit!) - Dining table seats up to 8 LIVING ROOM: Features huge west facing windows with dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean. Large sectional couch, spacious oceanfront window-seat perfect for napping & whale-watching, fireplace, 50" TV (built in apps – esp. Netflix – connect via your credentials), DVD player (DVDs provided), AppleTV, 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 the game isn't available via antennae.) The glass coffee table in photos has been replaced by a child-safe wood table. LOFT: Separate play area above the living room accessible by spiral stairs. WASHER/DRYER: High Efficiency PRIVATE HOT TUB: - Private oceanfront 4-person hot tub. (Note this is more of a soaking tub - jets do not have much power.) Spa serviced every Tuesday & Friday during high season. Spa can be accessed from dining room balcony stairs or oceanfront bedroom. PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACE: - Large fenced courtyard sheltered from the wind with large teak dining set, covered gas BBQ area, and games to keep your whole family entertained! Ping pong tabletop and Pop-A-Shot basketball outdoor arcade game. - Oceanfront upper deck located off the dining room (perfect for sunset cocktails) - Oceanfront lower deck off master bedroom with hot tub COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Recreation center located 1/4th mile walk from house: - 8-person hot tub - Swimming pool (heated April – October) - 2 tennis courts - Basketball court - Pickleball court (equipment in unit) - Bocce ball court (equipment in unit) - Volleyball court - Shuffleboard (equipment in unit) ACCESSIBILITY: - Not wheelchair accessible. - There are multiple short flights of stairs throughout the house. All stairs have handrails, but please be cautious if booking for small children or anyone with mobility challenges. MISC: - Misc./Toys/Activities available in the unit: balls, tennis racquets, sand toys, bocce ball set, basketballs, and shuffleboard set - Ping pong table - Pip-A-Shot outdoor basketball game - Beach chairs - Linens & towels laundered by housekeeping prior to check-in - Personal amenities & basics provided: soap, shampoo, conditioner, 1-2 rolls of paper towels & 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom. - Baby items: Pack-n-play portable crib, booster seat, 2 Puddle Jumper life-jackets PARKING: - Free Parking - 2 dedicated parking spots (1 detached garage, 1 outdoor parking lot) - Additional guest parking is available on a first-come/first-serve basis Check-In 3PM Check Out 11AM Guest access Entire unit including private hot tub and community recreation area. Other things to note This is our family vacation retreat, not just a rental. 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. INCLUDED in nightly rate (AirBnB doesn't show as a separate line item): - 10.5% hotel tax (owner pays to the county of Monterey - 38$/night rental guest resort fee paid to Monterey Dunes Colony Association