Vacation Rentals by Owner

Getaway

Guest: Braner (Pahrump Nevada)
Date of Stay: 10/01/11 Review Submitted: 10/18/11

Is a very nice condo. We had a great time. Condo is a short drive to it all, Disneyland, San Diego Zoo, Knotts Berry Farm, Long Beach Aquarium and much more and short walk to the beach. Condo was beautifully decorated, very comfortable. This condo has it all, nicely stocked kitchen, great beds and linens, all the entertainment electronics, board games and beach equipment. Our expectations were high and we were not disappointed. Thanks

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Strands Beach Rocks

Guest: Chris (Denver)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 08/13/11

My family and I just completed our second visit at Robert and Ernie's Strands Beach Rental. The property is in a fantastic location and our three kids loved it. In fact, for the second year we rented their other unit and brought additional family members with us! We enjoy the condo because it is clean, modern, spacious, and has everything you could need from kitchen supplies to beach toys. Robert has been especially helpful in helping to familiarize us with the area by sending relevant information and taking time on the phone. We recommend this unit to anyone with a family with five or less. It is a walk to the beach and a very short driving distance to many of the popular SoCal attractions (Disney, Sea World, Legoland) Thanks Robert and Ernie!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful condo - great location

Guest: bonnie (manistique)
Date of Stay: 01/10/11 Review Submitted: 02/21/11

My husband, son & I were fortunate enough to rent this condo for a full month. I can not say enough about how nice the condo itself was. It was just as pictured in all the info. It was very clean. The complex was great - very quite, great pool & spas, & great location. Dana Point was very convenient for all activities i.e. beaches, hiking, desert, L.A., San Diego etc. The condo was loaded with maps & local info that we used daily. This was our first experience with an owner rental - and I would definately recommend their condo. Everything was as agreed upon with absolutely no problems. I thank Robert & Ernie for their wonderful rental and overall great experience.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

trsè bel appartement

Guest: Dominique (Couéron, France)
Date of Stay: 08/26/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/10

Appartement Très propre et Très Bien agence _ situé au sud de Los Angeles de Dans un Endroit tranquille - Moins de 200 mètres à de la Plage, Où les surfeurs aiment à loisir à s'entrainer ! La piscine et le spa complètent CET bel ensemble

Recommended for:Families with young children

Relax your cares away...

Guest: Corson (Minnesota )
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 08/02/10

What a beautiful condo in picturesque location! My family has stayed at many vacation homes and this is one of the nicest we have stayed at. The owners have thought of everything, from the well stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, board games, Wii and large screen TV to the beach gear to make you comfortable at the beach (many toys, boogie boards, and beach chairs). The owners have remodeled the condo with a very clean modern beach decor. The showers in the calming bathrooms are very relaxing. The beds are marvelous, the linens so soft and the pillow are awesome (we actually had to buy new pillows once we returned home, we were spoiled during the trip). The owners actually called us to make sure we made it to the condo okay and let us know where to watch the fireworks over the 4th and to always remember to wear sunscreen! They really made us feel extremely welcome! I would highly recommend that you stay at the this condo on Strands Beach the next time you visit Orange County. You will be glad that you did!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Beach Condo

Guest: Oklahoma Indians (Miami, OK USA)
Date of Stay: 05/04/10 Review Submitted: 05/24/10

We recently stayed at the beach condo the first week of May, 2010. It provided a cozy place for my husband, 3 children and I to spend time as a family during my husband's military leave. We could not have picked a better spot!! The comfortable furnishings, great kitchen and wonderful selection of movies made us feel right at home. It was also a great place to come home to after a long day at Disneyland. We loved Dana Point and the beach access was a short walk across the street. Truly made our trip one to remember. Thanks for everything!! Doug, Dolly, Sarah, Elosia and Sophia Miami, Oklahoma

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

home away from home

Guest: Notwillis (Middletown, CT USA)
Date of Stay: 04/20/10 Review Submitted: 05/28/10

The condo is decorated so tastefully I felt as if I were staying in a posh hotel, with the lovely tilework in the bathrooms and the plush bedding for sweet dreams. Every detail is well thought out so that all your needs for the perfect vacation are provided whether you are empty nesters like ourselves, or traveling with young children. We had a chance to check out some open houses while we were there and none of the other condos could hold a candle to this one. Everything here is new and clean and well-designed. Not only is the beach a stone's throw away, but on the last day we discovered San Clemente with it's quaint downtown...now we're going to have to come back since we only had a chance to sample two of its excellent eateries. I can't recommend this highly enough--not one complaint.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

posh hotel

Guest: Notwillis (Middletown, CT USA)
Date of Stay: 04/20/10 Review Submitted: 05/28/10

The condo is decorated so tastefully I felt as if I were staying in a posh hotel, with the lovely tilework in the bathrooms and the plush bedding for sweet dreams. Every detail is well thought out so that all your needs for the perfect vacation are provided whether you are empty nesters like ourselves, or traveling with young children. We had a chance to check out some open houses while we were there and none of the other condos could hold a candle to this one. Everything here is new and clean and well-designed. Not only is the beach a stone's throw away, but on the last day we discovered San Clemente with it's quaint downtown...now we're going to have to come back since we only had a chance to sample two of its excellent eateries. I can't recommend this highly enough--not one complaint.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Location was Ideal!

Guest: The Aanonsen Family - St. Paul, Minnesota
Date of Stay: 04/02/10 Review Submitted: 05/18/10

Thank you so much for letting us stay at your condo for the past week. We enjoyed the pool and the quick walk to the beach. We also loved the location, it was ideal for the other places we wanted to visit. The condo was beautifully decorated and was the perfect size for our family. We would love to come back someday. Thanks again, The Aanonsen Family St. Paul, Minnesota

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Enjoyed Relaxing in your Lovely Home!

Guest: O'Connor
Date of Stay: 03/25/10 Review Submitted: 05/18/10

Thank you so much for the wonderful week plus in your condo. Our family loved Dana Point & really enjoyed relaxing in your lovely home & on the beach. Weather was fabulous - we could not have asked for anything better & we used the trails around the area extensively! Looking forward to heading back home to our little dog but will look back at our time in Dana Point very fondly. Thanks again for everything! Wendy O. Chanhassen, Minnesota

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Guest: w coaster (West Vancouver, BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/22/10 Review Submitted: 03/22/10

This spacious, modern and well-equipped condo suited us perfectly. The unit was immaculate and the beds extremely comfortable. Every possible amenity has been provided by the owners and extras, such as video game equipment, books and beach supplies, create a home-like environment.For outdoorsy types (and why else would you visit Southern California?), this condo has great proximity to the beach. However, the highlight for us was the adjacent Headlands Trail – an easy hike to Dana Point Marina with amazing views along the way.Top marks all around.

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Fantastic "Home Away" from Home!

Guest: The Todds
Date of Stay: 02/07/10 Review Submitted: 05/18/10

For the past month, the condo has been a fantastic "home away" from home. All the comforts, stylish design, & decor, relaxing atmosphere, great location plus helpful owners made this a superb spot for a vacation. We'd love to come again! LT Family, Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Comfort and Style

Guest: LuvCA (Virginia Beach, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 02/07/10 Review Submitted: 04/28/10

We stayed in this beautiful condo for four weeks. It was exactly as pictured and described: well planned and designed, stylishly decorated, comfortable, well equipped and maintained. The owners were always available if any need should arise; were extremely pleasant and helpful. There were only 2 of us, but we entertained family and friends with plenty of room and a grandchild would spend the night occasionally. Everyone was impressed. It is conveniently located for shopping and visiting the many area attractions. The condo complex itself is large but well maintained and quiet. You have to tackle many steps to get the the beach, but it is great exercise! The nearby cliff paths and parks are a plus and nightly sunsets are spectacular. We are looking forward to staying again next year and have recommended it to friends who travel on the west coast.

Owner response:New for 2010! We now have a funicular to transport you the beach if you wish to bypass the steps.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful condo - great location

Guest: bonnie (manistique)
Date of Stay: 01/11/10 Review Submitted: 02/21/11

My husband, son & I were fortunate enough to rent this condo for a full month. I can not say enough about how nice the condo itself was. It was just as pictured in all the info. It was very clean. The complex was great - very quite, great pool & spas, & great location. Dana Point was very convenient for all activities i.e. beaches, hiking, desert, L.A., San Diego etc. The condo was loaded with maps & local info that we used daily. This was our first experience with an owner rental - and I would definately recommend their condo. Everything was as agreed upon with absolutely no problems. I thank Robert & Ernie for their wonderful rental and overall great experience.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/28/09 Review Submitted: 06/28/09

The condo was pristine. It is beautifully decorated. The location was terrific and we had a fabulous vacation.

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Guest: The Scherrs (North Dakota)
Date of Stay: 04/02/09 Review Submitted: 04/02/09

We stayed at the condo for the month of Jan. 09. We were very pleased with everything about the condo from the well stocked kitchen, comfy beds, to the wonderful showers. The Wii was a nice added feature that brought my family lots of laughs and entertainment on those early winter nights. Thanks for that. The location of condo is close to pool and hot tubs. And a short walk to beach once the new tram/walkway opens. Above all, Robert and Ernie were very helpful in meeting all of our requests and questions. Thanks for everything!

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Guest: Tracey6 (Nantucket Island, MA)
Date of Stay: 03/23/09 Review Submitted: 03/23/09

Immaculate and very well appointed! We would recommend this condo to anyone who appreciates attention to detail! Thank you, we adored your condo!

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Guest: The Abrahamson's (Isanti, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 10/22/08 Review Submitted: 10/22/08

We had a great stay in your condo, it is beautiful. We were impressed with how everything we could possibly need was supplied. Dana Point is a lovely area and we hope to return in the future. Also everyone loved the Wii, we have purchased one for our home. Thank You...

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/18/08 Review Submitted: 09/18/08

Thank you for being your guests. The condo was one the most beautiful places that we had ever been to. Spaceous, very stylish, comfortable and clean. We will recommend you to our friends and hope to come back another time. All the best to your family. Joachim & Jutta, Sina & Carolin

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Guest: Baintons (Bucks, UK)
Date of Stay: 08/20/08 Review Submitted: 08/20/08

We were delighted by your condo - it's really stunning and lots of effort and thought has obviously gone into making it so comfortable and well-equipped. We had a wonderful stay - very peaceful and relaxing after 2 weeks 'on the road'. We have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone else - we'd love to come back!

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Guest: The Sanchez Family (Roswell, New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 08/18/08 Review Submitted: 08/18/08

Thank you for making our 4-month old son's 1st vacation so memorable for our whole family. Your condo was great & the beach was beautiful. We especially enjoyed the cool weather!!

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Guest: Pete123 (UK)
Date of Stay: 08/05/08 Review Submitted: 08/05/08

The condo was beautifully equipped and very well located within walking distance of a good beach and driving distance of Disney. The photos on the web site don't do it justice! We had a fantastic holiday!

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Guest: Clare Brown (St. Andrews, UK)
Date of Stay: 07/30/08 Review Submitted: 07/30/08

The rental house was immacculate and so well appointed.The bedrooms were spacious , comfortable and cool, the bathrooms beautifully decorated and had everything that you could want from copious towels to hairdryers. We had not planned to eat-in but the kitchen had everything you needed to make home cooking easy. The service that the owners provided from the time of booking right through the whole holiday process was highly efficient and friendly. I would not hesitate to recommend your holiday house to friends (and have in fact done so) and I have no doubt that we will be back. The children are already demanding a return trip next year! Very many thanks and best wishes, Clare Brown

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Guest: Ann and John O'Neill (Greenwood Village, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 07/22/08 Review Submitted: 07/22/08

We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation while renting this condo for a week this summer. It is beautifully decorated and extremely well appointed with everything you could possibly need. The location was great and we could easily access Laguna Beach and Dana Point as well as several wonderful beaches.

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Guest: Benedikte (Norway)
Date of Stay: 07/17/08 Review Submitted: 07/16/08

We had a lovely time at Dana Point. The condos were really beautiful! I would recommend these Condos to anyone. Benedikte

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Guest: P. Judge (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 04/26/08 Review Submitted: 04/26/08

Fabulous, immaculate, beautiful condo. Fully equipped. Walk to the beach. We had a wonderful time!

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Guest: J Walters (London, UK)
Date of Stay: 04/25/08 Review Submitted: 04/24/08

We've stayed in privately rented condo's/houses in many countries around the world and had a great time at Strands Beach, Dana Point. The location was great for exploring the coast and within easy reach of Disneyland. The interior was immaculate and contained everything you could need. The owners were fantastic and ensured our stay was memorable for all the right reasons. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Thanks very much and we hope to return next time we're in California.

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Guest: Dan & Nancy (Novi, Mi)
Date of Stay: 04/15/08 Review Submitted: 04/15/08

We recently spent a week at The Headlands at Strands Beach. What a great condo, exceeded our expectations. Great location, easy walk to the beach, town and the Ritz Carlton. Great condo, recently completely updated top to bottom with high end materials, appliances, furnishing ect. Appointed with all the necessities you will need for a great vacation

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Guest: John Downing (Cherry Hills Village, Colorado )
Date of Stay: 03/05/08 Review Submitted: 03/05/08

After spending 2 weeks we hate to leave.As soon as you walk in the front door you feel at ease. The owners are very accommodating and have thought of every little detail to make your stay easy. The gourmet kitchen is very well stocked with everything you might need. The location is perfect, near several great beaches and close to some great restaurants. We have stayed in great locations all over the world and this is one of the most beautifully designed and well stocked that we have ever encountered. Highly recommended. John and Sandra Downing Cherry Hills Village, Colorado

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Guest: Todd and Lori (Tulsa, OK)
Date of Stay: 01/17/08 Review Submitted: 01/17/08

We had our second stay in this condo over the holidays and it was every bit as enjoyable as our first stay during the summer. The layout and amenities are perfect for our family of four and you can't beat the location for enjoying all that Southern California has to offer.

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Guest: Colin and Janet (-)
Date of Stay: 12/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/01/07

We have just spent a month in this wonderful condo. The layout and interior design is beautiful. Everything you need for a perfect holiday is here. We loved Strands Beach and the walk there was easy. We spent time visiting other beaches along the coast and managed great trips inland too. So many restaurants to sample with great views and great food. We specially enjoyed the food and the welcome at Gemmell's near the harbour. This was a dream holiday and every dream came true. Colin and Janet, UK

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Guest: J Nusz (Broomfield, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 09/23/07 Review Submitted: 09/23/07

What a wonderful condo! We always try to stay in condos whenever we travel, this one was top notch. I loved cooking in the gourmet kitchen. Every amenity was thought of for a perfect stay. Great location, close to everything. Would love to come back!

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Guest: Mary Croteau1 (Hobe Sound Florida)
Date of Stay: 09/14/07 Review Submitted: 09/13/07

This condo is absolutely beautiful! Everything was so perfect from the bed linens to the awsome kitchen. The athrooms are brand new as is everything in the condo. It was like staying at he Ritz..My family and I will diffently be back next year. I highly recomend vrbo# 129808.

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Guest: Leah Spain
Date of Stay: 08/15/07 Review Submitted: 08/14/07

We had a lovely stay at your Strands Beach Dana Point condo. The place was immaculate with every amenity available. We had a chance to visit several beaches and enjoyed Strands Beach far above all the others. Enjoyed GenKai for sushi and The Chart House for the view and the meal! Lovely condo, lovely beach and a lovely vacation!! Thank you!

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Guest: Kimberly Albrecht (Chandler, AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/09/07 Review Submitted: 08/09/07

It doesn't get any better than this condo. Clean, modern, very cool furnishings. From the moment you walk in the front door you know you are on vacation. We have 4 kids and we were very comortable in the condo. Plenty of room and TV's for all of us. I am a cook and I loved cooking in this new kitchen. A+ spot!!!

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Guest: Rhondeau Family
Date of Stay: 08/04/07 Review Submitted: 08/03/07

Wonderful Week, Beautiful Place - These owners sure have Style! We loved every minute of it; Thank you, Thank you!!!

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Guest: April Haley (Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay: 07/10/07 Review Submitted: 07/10/07

This condo is gorgeous...we loved it! It was decorated so beautifully and it had everything we needed and more. So much nicer and so much cheaper than the whole family staying in a hotel. I would highly recommend this amazing condo to anyone.

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Guest: Todd7 (Tulsa, OK)
Date of Stay: 07/08/07 Review Submitted: 07/08/07

Ideal spot for a Southern California vacation. Everything was perfect for our family of four. The kitchen, bathrooms and family room are top notch. Great beach with easy access. Perfect location. We will be back.

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Guest: Mary Croteau (Hobe Sound Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/05/07 Review Submitted: 07/05/07

This condo is absolutely beautiful! Everything was so perfect from the bed linens to the awsome kitchen. The bathrooms are brand new as is everything in the condo. It was like staying at he Ritz..My family and I will diffently be back next year. I highly recomend vrbo# 129808 Mary Ellen

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