I had read the reviews of the property and didn't understand to the fullest extent of what the reviews were stating. I'll first state the obvious, the view is awesome and then the other things that are not so awesome about this property. Its sole purpose is to make the owner's money. I'll start with the good things. The couch is very comfortable, the King size bed is comfortable. However, that little blue chair in the corner window, it's seen better days. That bay window that I looked out all week at the ocean - it had handprints all over it (looked like not so small kids) and so that view wasn't so pretty then. The kitchen is original and it's obvious the owner knows as one drawer doesn't work and it contains nothing in it. The stove works but it's probably from the 1970s (electric), as is the toaster, fridge (shoved into the corner, not easily accessible), dishwasher, and garbage disposal (that doesn't work efficiently). Every drain needs to be cleared (they ALL, kitchen sink and both showers, backed up), the stove hood needs a light, two lights were out in the master bathroom, two lights were needed in the front bath, and the toilets, just make sure you go while your in town, 2 flushes for #1, #2 requires a plunger (extremely low flow design). Not a speck of anything to clean up the kitchen with after cooking - fortunately, I brought my own. Did you forget salt and pepper - well you will be going to the store to get some because that's not on the amenities list, nor is a spare roll of toilet paper (you have to go to Pelican and search for someone in building 3). Did you need a piece of aluminum foil? - oh, Food Maxx is 5 miles away. Did you want to put your clothes away in the dressers? Well, the drawers may pull out all at once or not at all but there is a classic 90s boom box included.
I know we'd all like to have a spot on the beach and you're fortunate to own the condo. However, just a bit of tender loving care - would show that you're interested in not only catching that fish but would like them to stay a second time.
As to the staff a Pajaro Dunes. All I will say is THANK YOU to the night weekend guard at the Shell Drive entrance who told us about the luminescent waves on Sat Aug 15. The waves were spectacular to see and he was the friendliest of the staff at Pajaro Dunes. The rest must be in a COVID state of shock because no warm welcomes were given by any other.
Shall I stay at the Pajaro Dunes a third time???
