View of the Headlands from Strands Beach Dana Point - Only Steps Away.....
Location: Monarch Beach, Dana Point, Orange County, California, USA (Just South of Laguna Beach & North of San Clemente) View Map
Accommodations: Condominium, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
STRANDS BEACH DANA POINT (California Beach Retreat - Near Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel, St. Regis at 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 common to see dolphins and sea lions while visiting the beach. This is the same beach that guests from the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel and The St. Regis at 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 assist us. When not on assignment in the Far East or other parts of the world designing corporate HQ's, we were able to get this pro 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 beachwood look throughout, counter-tops with seafoam colored granite, glass tiles with the iridescence of abalone shells. Vaulted ceilings with recessed halogen lighting, plantation shutters give you the ability to control the abundant natural lighting, ceiling fans, an open floor plan integrates 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 42" LCD TV, a Wii (yes, a Wii with 2 controllers)and a stereo system. Several DVD titles and some Wii games are provided.
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 TV with a DVD player 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 32" LCV 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. All new appliances.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Hot Tub
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Balcony
- Lanai
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Whale Watching; Tide Pools; Grunion Hunting (in season); Tall Ships Festival; Whale Festival; Doheny Blues Festival; Pageant of the Masters; Orange County Fair (July).
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Low Season -Sept 12, 09 thru Feb 26, 2010 & Apr 17 thru May 14, 2010 = $1300 wk
Spring Season Feb 27, 2010 thru April 16, 2010 = $1500 wk
Mid Season - May 15, 2010 thru June 11, 2010 = $1500 wk
Summer Season - June 12, 2009 thru August 28, 2009 = $2200 wk
Independence Day Week 2010 (arrive Sat 7-3, depart Sat 7-10) $2300 wk
Late Summer - August 29, 2009 thru Sept 11, 2009 = $1500 wk
Thanksgiving 09, Christmas 09 & New Years Eve 09.... $1800/wk
$500 Deposit Due at the Time Reservation is Made. Cleaning Fee $150.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
California Beach Retreat, Laguna , Ritz Carlton, St. Regis
Year Purchased: 1983
Why the Owner Chose Monarch Beach
Again, we bouth this home long before we ever imagined it as a vacation home. As the trend toward vacations homes grew, we saw it as a natural for this location. We have one of the finest beaches, not to mention one of the cleanest, in Southern CA at our steps. Having experienced vacation rentals at the ski slopes and other places and we had a pretty good idea of what not to do. Our vacation home was remodeled from the ground up with the short term guest in mind. Extremely clean, redesigned floor plan to open and connect living space, larger bathroom, extremely comfortable beds, high quality throughout.
The Unique Benefits at this Condominium
Quiet, spacious, comfortable, very clean! No discarded/used furnishings from home.Everything was purchased new and is of quality at this vacation home. Going to the beach? We have the towels, cooler, umbrella, boogey boards, sand toys, chairs. Cooking? We have all of the spices, olive oil, quality cookware and utinsels. Large washer & dryer. Games, DVD's, Cable HDTV, internet, and a Nintendo Wii for your evening entertainment. Much More!!
Most direct route to the sand. Restroom at the top and bottom of the steps. Lots of steps but our kids have walked the steps since they were 3.
Weekly membership is available for use of their facilities. You may also schedule private lessons or court time for an extra fee. Facility has a fitness room, exercise room, sauna, steam bath and a po
Moderately priced restuarant with pretty good food. Much better lately than in previous years. Worth trying.
The market is Gelson's. Very good variety, deli, bakery, excellent service.$$$$$. There is also a pharmacy, CVS, and other small food places in the center. Starbucks also.
Nearest Starbucks. There are 3 other within 1 mile of this one. I like to walk the length of the beach, Strands-Monarch Beach Club, then up through the Ritz Carlton, to Starbucks at Ritz Dr and Pacifi
Visit the sea cave at low tide. Access via the Ocean Institute. Call us for more info.
California Historical Site. Worth seeing if interested in early CA history.
Our Favorite for healthy, low cost groceries. Less selection but much better prices than Ralph's or Gelson's.
Large grocery store. Should have everything you would need. Somewhat expensive, Higher prices than Trader Joe's but less than Gelson's. If shopping there, use the Ralph's "club card" that we provide o
Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Casual, right on the sand. If you want to experience the California lifestyle, this is a must. Call for reservations because the walk-up wait can be long. Y
Owner's Map of Monarch Beach
Young, fresh out of college, my cousin and I though it would be cool to have a place by the beach. So when the opportunity presented itself, we jumped at it. All the same, the financial committment was quite a strain back then. Fast forward 25+ years and the once sleepy, little beach town is now part of the "Gold Coast", home to the 4 & 5 Star resorts, the Ritz Carlton and the St Regis at Monarch Beach. Additionally, our complex is adjacent to a new billion dollar residential development, The Strand at the Headlands. Who knew?
So in keeping up with the Jones' next door; we have taken our 25 yrs of savings and transformed our 1983 condo into a new, upscale, 5 star quality vacation home.
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Property Photos
- View of the Headlands from Strands Beach Dana Point - Only Steps Away..... - Dana Point, California Vacation Condo Rental
- Beachwood Flooring, Recessed Lighting, Vaulted Ceilings, Natural Light - Dana Point, California Vacation Condo Rental
- Living Room - 42" LCD TV, Nintendo Wii, DVD Library, Queen Size Sleeper Sofa - Dana Point, California Vacation Condo Rental
- You are always in the conversation with our open kitchen layout
- Kitchen - Stainless Appliances - Granite - Glass Tiles - Large Refrigerator
- Master Bedroom - Pillow Top mattress, 37" LCD TV, Recessed Lignting
- Master Bedroom - Hall View
- Guest Bedroom - Queen Bed...
- Master Bathroom - Limestone, Granite, Glass Tiles, Frameless Enclosure
- Strands Beach Dana Point - Master Bathroom
- Guest Bath - Limestone Floors, Glass Tile Shower, Frameless Enclosure, Granite
- Dining Area Seating
- Community Pool & Spa
- East Deck w/ Barbeque - We have a 2nd deck on the South side!
- South Deck
- Strands Beach Dana Point Living Room - 42" Plasma, Nintendo Wii, Ocean Breeze
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