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California Beach Retreat - Clean, Quality Beds, Great Bathrooms & Kitchen!

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Property grounds
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

California Beach Retreat - Clean, Quality Beds, Great Bathrooms & Kitchen!

MINIMUM STAY & RATE QUOTE:

CONTACT US DIRECTLY with your requested dates for an ACCURATE QUOTE! The Rate posted on this site is the Base Rate for 8 out of 12 months annually. Spring & Summer rates are higher. City ordinance restricts us from posting rates that reflect how prices adjust from week to week . Because rates vary from week to week depending on the time of the year (early summer, peak summer, end of summer, etc...), it's best to contact us for a quote. For example: A stay beginning in May will be less than a stay that begins mid June. Stays of 30 nights or longer offer the best value.

STRANDS BEACH DANA POINT (California Beach Retreat - Near Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach and Laguna Beach.

LOCATION
As you pull off of Pacific Coast Highway on to our palm lined street, you have the ocean to the right and our condominium complex, Niguel Beach Terrace, on the left. At this point you are 'steps' away from the Strands Beach at Salt Creek Beach Park.

This area of Dana Point with it prominent coastal bluffs, is also known as The Headlands and is part of what is referred to as the 'Gold Coast' or 'California Riviera'. With Laguna Beach to the north and San Clemente to the south, our California Beach Retreat is the ideal location for your Southern CA visit. You are central to all of Southern California! 60 miles from Los Angeles International Airport and 60 miles from Sea World in San Diego.

Sixty-eight miles to Universal Studios Hollywood, 33 miles to Disneyland Resort, 25 miles to John Wayne Airport, 5 miles to Laguna Beach, 5 miles to Mission San Juan Capistrano, 80 miles to Tijuana Mexico!

BEACH
The Strands Beach is actually the Southern portion of the Salt Creek Beach Park. It is a highly regarded surfing beach that consistently rates an A+ in water quality. It is not unusual to see dolphins or an occasional sea lion while visiting the beach. This is the same beach that guests from the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel and The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach use.

OUR BEACH HOME
First let me say this, 'We Love this Place!' Every time we visit we feel as though we are away on a vacation. That being said, we set out to transform this place into our our ultimate Beach Home. We were fortunate to have a professional designer in the family to guide us through an extensive renovation of our Beach House. The end result is a warm, comfortable feel where 'coastal elements' abound.

LIVING ROOM
Entering this upper unit you will see floors with a beechwood look throughout, counter-tops with seafoam colored granite, glass tiles with the iridescence of abalone shells. Vaulted ceilings with recessed lighting and plantation shutters give you the ability to control the abundant natural lighting. Ceiling fans and an open floor plan integrate the kitchen with the living room.

A large deck adjacent to the kitchen and the master bedroom accommodates the gas barbeque. Adjacent to the living room area is another large deck with a small table and seating. Large sliding patio doors access each deck. Rounding out the living room is a queen size sleeper sofa, a large LED Smart TV and a music player for our CD library or your iPhone. Several DVD titles are available for your enjoyment.

GUEST BEDROOM
Next is the guest bedroom and bathroom. This large room also has vaulted ceilings with recessed lighting, a queen size bed with pillow top mattress, a designer ceiling fan, shutters and very good natural lighting. A large sliding patio door accesses the South facing deck. A Smart LED TV and a clock radio are provided. The bathroom features a glass tile lined shower, frame-less glass shower door, limestone floors, granite counter-tops and a tumbled marble back splash.

MASTER BEDROOM
The master bedroom has vaulted ceilings, a king size canopy bed, designer fan, recessed lighting, a 44' LED Smart TV, clock radio, a large sliding patio door with access to the East facing deck. This large room has connected master bathroom with a glass tile lined shower, limestone flooring, granite counter-tops, tumbled marble back splash and a vanity area with seating. We believe this is the largest bathroom in the Niguel Beach Terrace complex.

KITCHEN
The kitchen was designed to integrate with the main living areas. From the kitchen you will be able to view both decks and be fully involved in any conversation taking place in the living room. Quality appliances, well equipped with most every detail provided.

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Property manager

Ernie or Robert

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Violation will result in forfeiture of security.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1020 sq ft (95 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Condo

About the neighborhood

Map
Dana Point, CA

What's nearby

  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Salt Creek Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Dana Point Harbor - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • The Coach House - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Doheny State Beach - 8 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 17 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Young's Beach Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bear Coast Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chart House - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does California Beach Retreat - Clean, Quality Beds, Great Bathrooms & Kitchen! have a pool?

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

Is California Beach Retreat - Clean, Quality Beds, Great Bathrooms & Kitchen! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at California Beach Retreat - Clean, Quality Beds, Great Bathrooms & Kitchen! ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at California Beach Retreat - Clean, Quality Beds, Great Bathrooms & Kitchen! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is California Beach Retreat - Clean, Quality Beds, Great Bathrooms & Kitchen! located?

Located in Monarch Beach, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Salt Creek Beach Park and Dana Strands Beach. Harbor Point Park and Baby Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

California Beach Retreat - Clean, Quality Beds, Great Bathrooms & Kitchen! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Apartment
This is a great apartment. We had an amazing holiday in Dana Point and this was the perfect base to come back to everyday. It looks just as the photos show and has everything you can need to make it comfortable. Great location to Strands Beach (my favourite) and walkable to some of the restaurants at the top end of PCH. Robert was easy to contact and responded promptly when needed. We had a great holiday and definitely hope to return.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
The location was ideal. A short walk to the beach. Spacious kitchen, updated bathrooms, large bedrooms. Cool summer breezes.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Great location and well appointed.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
My family stayed at this condo for a month and it could not have been better. The location is perfect, the condo has everything you need, the owners were responsive and helpful. We had an amazing time and would definitely rent again.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded my expectations
We really enjoyed our stay and would come back again. The location was perfect and the condo had everything we needed. Ernie was awesome....fast to reply and was super friendly. Would recommend to all.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely trip
Had a great time the position of the property and the property it’s self made this even more enjoyable pool and spa was great lovely little town and marina was lovely place to get out for food and walks !!
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol S., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach condo
We stayed in this condo for the month of July. We were so comfortable and enjoyed our stay so much. When you open all the doors and windows, there’s a delightful breeze throughout. The owner, Robert, was attentive to our questions and was responsive when needed. This condo is well stocked and a great place to vacation.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jo k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Great Place, Great Hosts
We often stay at different VRBOs and this one really stood out. From check in to check out the hosts were welcoming, considerate and extremely prompt in replying to our texts. The place is in a great location and it was fully stocked with virtually everything you would ever need. The kitchen was especially set up perfectly and even though we travel with a large kitchen kit we didn’t need it. We felt right at home, everything was comfortable and well organized . It also provided one of the best television options. We will certainly make this our go-to place when we visit Southern CA again.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Tom & Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
It looks like the pictures but they’re old pics. I don’t think enough is spent on TLC of the property. Would I return? Possibly. Unfortunately it was rented out for the following year for our months
Stayed 55 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H., Phoenix, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo. Great Location.
Perfect beach condo.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Class!
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 45 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the sunny patios.
Will come back as soon as possible.
Stayed 60 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Howard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Niguel Beach Terrace
An airy, light-filled and comfy 2nd floor unit with all amenities for a pleasant stay. The pacific ocean is across the street!
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property in Convenient Location
We really enjoyed our time in Dana Point these past three months, as an escape from our cold winters in Michigan. The property is up to date, very comfortable, clean and well stocked. We really enjoyed the balconies, which were bright and sunny. We also enjoyed the access to the ocean and trails, which allowed us to enjoy beautiful views and get a little exercise at the same time. We would definitely recommend this little piece of paradise.
Stayed 82 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Very Upgraded Accommodations
This was our second stay in this condo (each 2 months in duration). It is a nicely upgraded unit and is very bright. We've had other units in the same complex that are original and/or dark, and they just don't compare to this one. The owners are accommodating and reasonable. This location is fantastic as it is close to beach, harbor and downtown Dana Point. The Lantern District in Dana Point is being completely rebuilt and should continue to improve over time. The pool and spa in this complex are excellently designed and are positioned to shelter you from the wind - as a result they can be used even on cooler days. Overall an excellent experience.
Stayed 63 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Private and inviting
This was a wonderful vacation spot for us. The condo is located in a private part of the complex overlooking a lovely picnic area. The owners had thought out what most people would want and supplied it. It was clean and welcoming. Thank you.
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

A perfect location; A beautiful home away from home.
This is our second rental in the area and this one was perfect. Ernie & Robert have done a beautiful job of caring for your arrival and stay. You'll find everything you need in the kitchen, all kinds of amenities for the beach (boogie boards, chairs, umbrellas) and the most beautiful beach and bath towels. The decorating is new, homey, happy, crisp and uncluttered. We took advantage of the beach, trails and trolleys...and there are few better places to admire a sunset. Enjoy!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Donna P.

Mostly OK
Our reasons for the 3 star review are basically for quite a few "little" things. Not enough living room furniture when we have guests and it was a bit uncomfortable as well. Only 3 tall glasses (plastic ones were available to bring to pool but I don't like to drink out of plastic). No Tupperware containers or cleaning supplies...we bought our own toilet brush. The grill doesn't work very well and was not cleaned prior to our arrival. The washing machine would go out of balance with almost every load. One of the small wooden deck chairs broke a seat spoke when we sat on it. The vacuum cleaner didn't work so we replaced the belt. Being a 2 month renter, these things are important to us and I'm sure can be easily rectified by the owners.
Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2017