Vacation Rentals by Owner

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Guest: Sarah (palmer lake, co)
Date of Stay: 09/08/11 Review Submitted: 09/16/11

This condo is beautiful. Every detail was perfect from the decor to the location. We truly enjoyed our stay here and hope to make it an annual vacation. My boys were so excited to wear the wetsuits and body surf with the boogie boards, the beach was beautiful, they found lots of sea shells and crabs too. We loved that the condo had everything we needed, even beach chairs! I'll definitely rrcommend this condo to anyone visiting so cal! Thanks for everything Patrick!

Owner response:sarah, we look forward to having you and your family back for a second stay. congrats on the race.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: Missy (CA)
Date of Stay: 01/12/11 Review Submitted: 02/09/11

This property is absolutely stunning, well-appointed and as clean as a whistle. I stayed at the 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo for several weeks due to a plumbing disaster in my own (local) home...I can tell you, there may be "no place like home," but during a very difficult time, there was absolutely no place I'd rather be than this luxurious vacation property! The owner was very generous and responsive to any questions. The linens outstanding, very comfortable beds, wonderful flat screen TV & high-speed wi-fi. A kind word of warning to travelers: all properties are not often "as advertised"---and photographs that CAN appear lovely can be misleading---this property is not---it actually may be even more outstanding than advertised. As a local resident, I can tell you, south Orange County--and this location in particular is the place to stay when coming to Southern Californial...you are conveniently located exactly halfway between Los Angeles & San Diego and all the activities each place bring. You are also very close to wonderful Palm Springs and viva Las Vegas is a quick day trip or over-nighter, too. However Laguna, Newport and Dana Point are very hard to beat, and as a person who demands quallity and cleanliness, this property is impossible to beat! I highly recommend it, you will thoroughly enjoy yourself and be most pleased you decided to stay here....

Owner response:So glad you enjoyed your stay, keep us in mind for family and friends. Regards, Patrick

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Andy Lambrecht (Thornton, CO)
Date of Stay: 08/22/09 Review Submitted: 08/22/09

My wife, 3 year old son, and I had a great time staying in this condo in May. The closet full of beach gear came in handy. The condo was in great condition. Everything you can think of is provided, even discount club cards for grocery shopping at Ralphs and Albertson's! Patrick was great to work with. The only negatives were the much longer walk to get to Strand Beach (due to construction) and the fact that the condo pool was under renovation. A membership to a local health club was provided, but it was not the ideal setting for a 3 year old to play in the pool with lap swimmers. These are not big issues, unless you are planning to stay with young ones, then it might be a minor issue. Overall, a great place that we would stay at again and recommend to anyone.

Owner response:Andy,when you arrived last May the construction on the path was almost complete as well as the pool. I'm happy to say that the closest path to the beach is complete along with a nice shower area and restrooms. Our pool/jacuzzi refurbishment was completed last June. Next time you visit, you'll see the incredible upgrades that have been made to our community.

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Guest: ALISON C. (County Down, N Ireland)
Date of Stay: 07/16/09 Review Submitted: 07/16/09

Thank you, We had a fantastic time at Dana Point. The Condo was lovely and had everything we needed. The boogie boards were a first for us and the kids had a blast with them.The location was perfectly positioned between LA and San Diego, easy to get to theme parks, shopping malls,etc. We definitely hope to return !!!!

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Guest: Debra + Gregg (Sheffield, England)
Date of Stay: 06/22/09 Review Submitted: 06/22/09

Well located for beach and restaurants. Accommodation had everything we needed it was decorated to a very high standard. Children well catered for with things for them to do inside as well as toys for beach. We had a fantastic holiday and would recommend Casa Mar whole heartedly.

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Guest: Lana Duim (Granada Hills, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/08/09 Review Submitted: 06/08/09

We enjoyed our long weekend very much. The condo was clean and included every convenience, including wetsuits/boogie board/etc. which were a welcomed surprise. Most important was the the owner's very gracious and accommodating manner. A pleasure to work with!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/21/09 Review Submitted: 04/21/09

We enjoyed a weeks stay in Dana Point at this condo over Easter week 2009. It is a lovely, centerally located place to stay in southern California. My husband and 2 children (2 and 5) had a great time. It is very well stocked, impecably decorated and in a delightful location. The owners were accessable and it was an easy process! Highly recommend!

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Guest: Hillsborough Family (Hillsborough, NJ)
Date of Stay: 04/15/09 Review Submitted: 04/15/09

We stayed at this condo for a week during spring break, it is spacious and very nicely decorated, actually better than it looks in the pictures on the web. Kitchen is well equipped which helps a lot with young kids!! Owners handled our transactions efficiently and are very helpful. Best part of the area is strands beach with a spectacular view of the ocean and surrounding hills, we enjoyed watching sunsets and surfers. This beach is perfect for small kids and also for body boarding fun, water is bit cold though! Condo location is about 30-40 min drive from various attractions like Disneyland, Legoland, Flower fields etc, great for day trips Overall great place to hang out and relax !!

Owner response:I'm glad you had a great time, when you visit again, please join us in the summer, the water is much warmer.

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Guest: Jan Gentleman (Algonquin, IL)
Date of Stay: 03/23/09 Review Submitted: 03/23/09

Thank you for your quick credit of our deposit. I could not click on the link for comments for some reason, however, we had a great time in Dana Point. Your condo was wonderful and I would highly recommend it to all my friends. Everything was very clean and more comfortable than I would have ever imagined. It was a great home away from home! Location was fabulous - next to the beach and halfway between L.A. and San Diego - a great place to stay in southern California! Thanks for a great time,

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/24/09 Review Submitted: 02/24/09

We stayed in this condo for a week and very much enjoyed it. We found it to be nicley furnished,comfortable beds, clean and in excellent condition. It was a nice place to return to after busy fun days.

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Guest: little family (British Columbia)
Date of Stay: 01/05/09 Review Submitted: 01/05/09

We stayed in the condo for 7 days over the Christmas holidays and had a fantastic time. The unit was extremely clean and well stocked with all amenities. We will definitely stay here again if our travels take us back to southern California.

Owner response:I'm glad you enjoyed your stay, we would love to have you back.

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Guest: northern exposure (Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/04/08 Review Submitted: 09/04/08

Our girls weekend in California was fun and relaxing and staying at your condo made everything perfect. Having the luxury of staying in the same complex as my daughter was great. We really enjoyed being able to BBQ and spend quality time with friends and family. The condo was very clean and making the arrangements was easy and stress free. We will definitely stay here again next time we are in California...which will be very soon! Thanks.

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Guest: fun time (England)
Date of Stay: 08/14/08 Review Submitted: 08/14/08

Your Condo was superb! It had everything for a perfect stay and all of the highest calibre. Location was brilliant and loved the boogie boards!! Would definitely recommend to anyone visting your area.

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Guest: great week (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 07/21/08 Review Submitted: 07/21/08

Thanks for a wonderful week at Thanksgiving. The accomodations were excellent. We have already referred others to you. We will come again!!!! thanks again, arthur & candace peagler

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Guest: Vince,Shirley, Mattew & Katie Wri (Chelmsford, Essex U.K)
Date of Stay: 06/29/08 Review Submitted: 06/29/08

Thank you for a wonderful week in sunny California, it was our first visit to Dana Point and indeed to California, we all had a fabulous time. The condo was spotlessly clean end very well equipped. a lovely place to come back and relax to after a days sightseeing, The children very much enjoyed the pool and we all came home relaxed if a little sunburnt!! we hope to return and would not hesitate to recomment you to family and friends. many thanks again Vince, Shirley, Matt and Katie

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Guest: Alan and Alicia Moore (Mandeville, LA)
Date of Stay: 06/03/08 Review Submitted: 06/03/08

We enjoyed staying here. The condo was clean, furnished very nicely, and convienant to everything! The beach access being so close was nice and Laguna Beach was only a few minutes away. Also the owners were great to work with and were very professional. Would definitely rent again if in the area.

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Guest: Steve and Jodi (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 03/23/08 Review Submitted: 03/22/08

Thanks for a great vacation. It was the best family vacation we have had yet. We have 2 small children and sleeping in hotels is very challenging with the noise levels. We got 6 great nights of sleep which led to 7 great days of vacation. The condo is FANTASTIC - It is comparable to a 5 STAR hotel suite with regards to space, amenitites, and interior decor. The condo was absolutely immaculate. It was spotless and really exceeded our expectations. The location is perfect - 5 minutes off I-5 and less than an hour to Disney or San Diego. The beach and sunsets are awesome. Dana Point, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach are fantastic. We will be definitely coming back to stay at this condo in the future. Thanks so much for a great vacation.

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Guest: browns (Toledo, OH)
Date of Stay: 03/11/08 Review Submitted: 03/11/08

This was our first experience renting a condo and I can tell you it won't be the last. We had a fantastic time. The condo was lovely, even nicer than the pictures. The owners thought of everything to make their guests confortable, satelite tv, wireless internet, beautiful furnishings, beach towels, etc. They even welcomed us with a single rose in a bud vase! The condo was very conveniently located. Dana Point is a lovely town with a beautiful beach. The owners were very easy to work with. This was one of our best vacations ever!!!

Owner response:We are very happy you enjoyed our beach home. We would love to have you back.

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Guest: Diaz Family
Date of Stay: 10/18/07 Review Submitted: 10/17/07

Thank you for letting us celebrate our Dads 50th Birthday. We had a blast and it was one of the best vacations. The Diaz Family

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Guest: The Fairley Family
Date of Stay: 10/18/07 Review Submitted: 10/17/07

So glad we found your Casa Mar. It was so nice to come home after a busy day of activities. The beds are great! We enjoyed the easy access to the beach and harbor. We came for a wedding and everything was 10 minutes away. The condo was just lovely & we enjoyed the nice pool. This is the way to vacation. Thanks for having us.

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Guest: Rachael Taratuski
Date of Stay: 10/18/07 Review Submitted: 10/17/07

Thanks for the beautiful place to stay in. The location was perfect. Wwe found good surf everywhere we went. We'll never stay in a hotel again.

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Guest: Julie Saldana (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/20/07 Review Submitted: 08/20/07

Thank you soo much for a wonderful stay! We celebrated our daughters 21st B-Day this week & we enjoyed your place. Thanks Again, The Saldanas ps, your condo was delightful, pretty & clean, see you next year.

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Guest: Sandy Starkey (Mill Valley, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/20/07 Review Submitted: 08/20/07

Thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful home! We had a wonderful vacation, it was the perfect beach get away. We'll definitely be back. The Starkey's Mill Valley, CA

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Guest: Amy Dal Bon (Grass Valley, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/20/07 Review Submitted: 08/20/07

What a great place! We had a blast. Your place is very nice and was a perfect spot for our vacations. We loved how centrally located it was. We went down to the San Diego zoo, Legoland and Newport Beach. Thanks again, hope to come again soon. The Dal Bon Family.

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Guest: Luis Echeverria Cortes (Guadalajar, MX)
Date of Stay: 08/20/07 Review Submitted: 08/20/07

Thank you, we had a wonderfull time. We're hoping to come back soon. the thing we liked most about your house was that we felt like it was our own place, very clean and cosy.

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Guest: Lisa Elderkin (Walnut Creek, Ca.)
Date of Stay: 08/13/07 Review Submitted: 08/13/07

Our week at the condo was fabulous. Beautifully decorated, extremely convient to restaurants, beaches, shopping. Quiet and very "homey." We liked it better than the St.Regis!

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