THIS PRISTINE SAND is ONLY FOOTSTEPS AWAY ... JUST ONE HOUSE off the SAND ...
Location: Seal Beach, Orange County, California, USA (Located ONE HOUSE OFF THE SAND, 10 Min To Huntington Beach) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: guesthouse, beach house, apartment, guest house, apartment, flat, condo
* APRIL 2012 SPECIAL *
* Valid any 10 nights between April 9th - 27th 2012 *
* Book 10 nights and get the special rate of $85/night! *
* A $avings of over $580, over 40% OFF *
If you don't have a whole week to enjoy Seal Beach, then come for the weekend! No need to stay from Saturday through Saturday. Pick and choose any day to arrive and any day to depart ... create your own vacation!
Enjoy paradise at the beach. Once you are here, you'll want to stay longer and definitely come back! Book for two, three or four weeks and get even a GREATER DISCOUNT! And, of course, the rate always includes 24/7 PRIVATE use of ALL amenities ... BEACH CRUISERS, LOUNGE & BEACH CHAIRS, UMBRELLA & BEACH TOWELS, BOOGIE BOARDS, SKIM BOARD, WEBER BBQ, COOLERS & COOZIES, RESERVED PARKING as well as a PARKING PASS to use around town ... ALL free of charge to just name a few (see entire list below).
Located ONE HOUSE OFF THE SAND, this upstairs charmer offers its own PRIVATE ENTRANCE and PRIVATE 25ft x 12ft DECK with VIEWS of the PACIFIC OCEAN, SANTA CATALINA ISLAND and BREATHTAKING SUNSETS all while hearing the gentle roar of the waves ...
what could be better than falling asleep hearing the water lapping on the shore!
You'll enjoy this quiet and serene guest house for a romantic getaway,
or fold out the sofa bed for the kids or your favorite traveling companions.
Its just a three minute leisurely stroll to the Seal Beach Pier and historic Main Street where you'll find casual eateries, award winning fine dining restaurants, as well as the locals' favorite Irish Pubs, ice cream parlors and coffee houses complete with wireless internet. You can take out the beach cruiser bicycles that are included with the rental to enjoy our quaint little historic "Old Town" (approximately 4 blocks deep by 17 blocks ocean front). You'll find surf shops, bikini stores, bait and tackle, boutiques, antiques, a kite store, the shell shop, day spas, hair and nail salons, and many other specialty stores including a tropical shop with flowers imported straight from Hawaii! On the weekends, you can get the freshest locally grown fruits, veggies and flowers at the FARMERS MARKET just up the road. A brand new full service Pavilions Grocery Store and a CVS Drug Store is conveniently located three blocks away.
Above and beyond our summer "LIVE CONCERTS ON MAIN", you'll enjoy our "telescope friends" that often visit the pier and allow us to view PLANETS for free. You'll be amazed when you look through their high speed telescopes... the size of these monsters will shock you! Come visit during spring and summer from March through August to see our famous GRUNION RUN ... it's an amazing thrill to fish by hand and experience all the excitement!
Drive less than 5 minutes to the Marina and rent an electric DUFFY BOAT to cruise the charming CANALS of NAPLES, board the REGGAE PARTY BOAT for an evening cruise of the bay with LIVE MUSIC, catch the WATER TAXI to bring you to the QUEEN MARY and the AQUARIUM of the PACIFIC of Long Beach or take a romantic ride in a GONDOLA and be serenaded under one of the bridges on a canal in NAPLES. Take the dogs to DOGGIE BEACH where they can PLAY OFF LEASHES at the water's edge and even take a swim! BOLSA CHICA BEACH is just 10 minutes south where you can have a BONFIRE on the SAND! HUNTINGTON BEACH known as "SURF CITY USA" is just south 15 minutes.
Choose your destination and drive only 20 minutes to DISNEYLAND, DISNEY'S NEW CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE, KNOTT'S BERRY FARM, KNOTT'S SOAK CITY WATER PARK, MEDIEVAL TIMES, PIRATE'S DINNER ADVENTURE or the LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM STADIUM to just name a few! WE'VE GOT COUPONS for admissions as low as $17.99 per person ... some with $20.00 OFF ... others with 50% OFF ... SAVE BIG BUCK$ on these attractions and MORE!!!
AIRPORTS - LAX - 26 miles; Long Beach - 7 miles; John Wayne, Orange County (SNA)- 19 miles.
So come and visit one of the LAST QUAINT BEACH TOWNS, you'll want to come back soon!
Seal Beach Trivia
The 2001 movie American Pie 2 used Main Street for their beach town scene. In the late 90's, the very first soap opera produced by Aaron Spelling, award winning Sunset Beach, was also filmed in Seal Beach. During the summer of 2008, there were several production companies that utilized homes and businesses as on-location sets for their movies and cable television (in production).
Famous natives and residents:
Cameron Dias, actress.
Jack Haley, former NBA player.
Robert August, one of the two surfers in Bruce Brown's classic surf flick The Endless Summer.
Juliette Brewer actor who played Marianne in the Little Rascals Film.
Carey Hart, motorcycle racer and owner of tattoo shops.
Bill Henderson, film director and MTV video director.
Clayton Snyder actor who played Ethan Craft in the Lizzie McGuire TV show and Film.
Pat McCormick, a two-time Olympic platform and springboard gold metal diver.
Randy Stonehill Grammy nominated singer/songwriter with wife Sandi.
Chad Wackerman, Rock and Jazz drummer who has worked with Frank Zappa, Barbra Streisand, James Taylor and many others.
Bill Ward, drummer and occasional lead vocalist of hard rock/heavy metal band, Black Sabbath. Bill is also a solo artist.
The ska and alternative rock band RX Bandits were formed in Seal Beach.
Steve Goodman, singer-songwriter and author of "City of New Orleans", "A Dying Cubs Fan's Last Request" and "You Never Even Call Me By My Name".
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided : also Beach Towels, a Hair Dryer with Shampoo & Conditioner, Handmade Bath Salts, Bath Fizzies and Bath Soap
- Covered Parking : for your Beach Cruiser Bicycles, Skim & Boogie Boards, Beach Chairs and Sand Umbrella!
- Off Street Parking : Reserved Parking in Driveway & Use of Permit for Around Town or for Your Visitors!!!
- Beds
- Queen Bed : New Ortho Dr. Preferred Dreamer Queen Set
- Convertible Bed : Luxury Memory Foam Queen sleeper sofa in living room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Flat Screen TV with Verizon TV including Movie & Music Channels
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : with breakfast bar!
- Cooking Utensils Provided : as well as BBQ tools and propane!
- Refrigerator : full size with freezer. Also 2 coolers and 4 coozies!
- Microwave : , toaster & coffee maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : WEBER Genesis Series BBQ with Propane and BBQ Tools
- Deck/Patio : Your very own Large Private 25ftx12ft Deck with Island & Ocean Views
- View/Location
- Beach View : and Ocean View from your Private 25ft x 12ft Deck
- Ocean View : and Beach View from your Private 25ft x 12ft Deck
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : secured
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Upon Prior Approval
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
**SEE our CURRENT SPECIAL at TOP OF LISTING**
Jan 01-Mar 31 .... $900/week .. $2600/month
Apr 01-Jun 30 .... $1000/week .. $2850/month (SEE APRIL SPECIAL @ TOP of listing!)
July 01-Aug 31 ... $1275/week .. $4440/month
Sept 01-Oct 31 .. $1150/week .. $2800/month
Nov 01-Dec 31 ....$900/week .. $2600/month - 10% premium for Dec 23-Jan 03.
FREE rental of beach cruiser bikes, surf & boogie boards, beach chairs & towels,
sand umbrella, luxury linens, private 25ftx12ft deck, WEBER propane bbq, etc.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
*$85/nt Special!* Ocean Views from Your Private 25ftx12ft Deck
Year Purchased: 1999
Why the Owner Chose Seal Beach
There is no need to rent/use a car! It is so lovely to walk only a couple of blocks to Main Street where you can find just about anything! Tons of choices to satisfy any appetite ... Irish, Mexican, Japanese, Seafood, Yucatan, Vietnamese, Italian, Thai, Sushi, 50's Diners, French, Juice bars, ice cream parlors, pubs, and so many shops, boutiques, day spas, hair & nail salons, grocery store, drug store, florist, hardware store, theater, jewelry stores, and so much more!
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Old Town Seal Beach is just so unique. When you can look out and see Catalina Island just 22 miles off the coast from your own large private deck and fall asleep hearing the waves, it doesn't get any better than that! It is paradise!
you'll recognize it from the movie American Pie 2 and TV series Sunset Beach (Aaron Spelling Production)
watch the kite surfers from the patio overlooking the surf and sand!
Owner's Map of Seal Beach
Randy and I just love our quaint little town. When we got engaged at our favorite restaurant on the beach, neighbors and friends called us to congratulate. When we asked how they knew, they all had the same reply that they saw the plane pulling the banner that read "KELLY! I LOVE YOU! WILL YOU MARRY ME? RANDY"
Property Photos
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- THIS PRISTINE SAND is ONLY FOOTSTEPS AWAY ... JUST ONE HOUSE off the SAND ... - Ocean View Vacation Guest House, Walk To Restaurants and Coffee Houses Etc.
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- ... RELAX to the SOUNDS of the WAVES ... and the BREATHTAKING VIEWS - Ocean View Vacation Guest House, Walk To Restaurants and Coffee Houses Etc.
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- ... one more BEAUTIFUL SUNSET ... - Ocean View Vacation Guest House, Walk To Restaurants and Coffee Houses Etc.
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- ... watch VERIZON Fios TV with movie channels & much more ...
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- ... RELAX in the COMFORT of your own BUBBLE BATH ... and then ...
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- ...DREAM about PLANS for TOMORROW ... SLEEP WELL ...
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- ... CRUISE the TOWN and BOARDWALK ...
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- ... DINE after BBQing on the WEBER on your LARGE PRIVATE DECK ...
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- ... TAKE a SURFING LESSON ...
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- ... or WATCH them from the Famous Seal Beach Pier ...
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- ... YOU could be HERE ...
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- ... ANOTHER DAY in PARADISE ...
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- ... ONE HOUSE off the SAND ...
Traveler Reviews (22)
lovely!
Guest: Louie
(San Diego)
Date of Stay: 08/19/11
Review Submitted: 12/18/11
We had never been to Seal Beach and we were a bit skeptical as we drove through the night and could not see the town in daylight. But as soon as we arrived we rang the doorbell and we were greeted by Kelly the lovely owner who asked from far away,"is that a racoon"? and we got a positive feeling right away;-) Waking up in the morning and smelling the ocean breeze just a few feet away brought us magic right away as well,not to mention the cozyness of the town! everything is walking distance,down main street you find great restaurants,banks,laundry service,coffeshops and offcourse O'Malley's irish pub which turned us into regulars! not to mention the lovely surroundings from the peer,parks and offcourse the beach. The place has been fresh renovated and we had everything we needed,a fire grill would have been nice but their great gas grill made up for it. If you are into "pro cooking" like we are you though you might want to take some of your own cooking utensils,since the place is equipped with just standard ones. You might also want to take your own beach towels if you like really big ones,the one provided are regular size. Other than that we highly recommend it,the location is fantastic and very secure,we had a marvelous time and i hope we can come back someday!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+.
Unforgettable in every way - What a memorable Memorial Day Weekend.
Guest: Daniel in PDX
(Portland)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 11/18/11
I had planned a romantic getaway for my girlfriend and I. I was looking for something cozy, comfortable, and clean. The apartment, and our hosts exceeded our expectations! Since, it was to be my first romantic rendez-vous with my girlfriend, I wanted to plan something very special and memorable for the two of us. I wanted to have a bottle of chilled champagne for us waiting for us when we arrived. I spoke w/ Kelly numerous times over the phone prior to our trip. She was very helpful and hospitable each time we spoke. She even found the specific bottle of champagne I was looking for (Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut) at a more affordable cost (a big plus in my book). Kelly was in fact my co-conspirator in planning a memorable weekend (suggesting multiple places to visit and things to do, as wells as vegetarian restaurants). The apartment is situated in a quiet and safe neighborhood, a row of houses back away from the beach. We were above our hosts home, that is actually over their garage which provided us w/ lots of privacy. Inside apartment was very clean, and did not lack for anything we needed. Kelly added many personal touches - fresh baked cookies, large basket of fresh fruit, and breakfast items upon our arrival. It is a smaller apartment. Which was a concern for me, as I was planning a BBQ with old friends from high school. Well my concerns were unfounded. We had enough space in the living room and the spacious deck to host a BBQ for my friends and their families (4 couples, 3 teens, not including my girlfriend and I). Our hosts were very gracious about hosting our additionals friends for the day and into the evening. We definitely did not lack for anything at all! The historic downtown area was a nice short stroll away, where we found many incredible locally owned family shops and restaurants to explore. One of which we fell in love with - local italian deli/ market (Their fresh made cannoli's are to die for!!). We didn't need to drive anywhere to have a remarkable and romantic time with each other. One suggestion - the Sofa Sleeper is comfortable to sit on, but sleeping on it is a bit uncomfortable for adults and older children. The only thing that could have made our rendez-vous any better was if we could have stayed a lot longer!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Wonderful Family Vacation!!!!
Guest: Beach Boys
(Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 11/18/11
We had the most AMAZING family vacation at the Seal Beach Guest House! The Beach House was the perfect location and size for the 4 of us! Everything was perfect - very clean and comfrotable. We loved the deck with the Patio furniture, grill, and all of the beach accessories! We can't wait to go back again next year!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Wonderful Stay & Dog Friendly
Guest: Greg/Debbie/Joey
(Cypress)
Date of Stay: 09/13/11
Review Submitted: 11/17/11
We enjoyed our stay at the Seal Beach Guest house very much! As I searched VRBO for the right place to stay in Seal Beach, this house was the best deal in town. A big plus is it is dog-friendly. Taking our JRT on walks every day and being so close to the pier and Main Street was great! We liked the privacy of the beach house and the deck. The best part of our stay was RELAXATION! We had guests visit us and they were pleased with the comfort of the house and deck, and how close it was to the pier and Main Street. Kelly and Randy made us feel very welcomed. They provided us with a basket of fruit, cookies, and a bottle of wine. They also provided a complimentary can of dog food and a toy for our dog. We highly recommend the Seal Beach Guest House.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.
Home away from Home
Guest: Annette =)
(Santa Fe Springs)
Date of Stay: 09/30/11
Review Submitted: 11/16/11
For long as I remember I loved visiting the historic town of Seal Beach, whether it was after work or on the weekend to stroll around Main Street and Pier to watch the amazing sunsets. So I wanted to share and surprise my cousin from Texas and found this lovely Guest House. And indeed it was a surprise to both of us. This charming place was more than what we expected! Just like the comforts of home it had everything we needed. From pots/pans to homemade bath oils! The owners were the most welcoming folks you could ever meet. We had an amazing time, and would definitely recommend this to everyone!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway.
Highly Unrecommended
Guest: Bill E.
Date of Stay: 10/13/11
Review Submitted: 11/09/11
Our 10th anniversary vacation here was mostly good (Seal Beach is a VERY quaint and hospitable little community), but the Seal Beach Guest House is NOT the place to stay. While Kelly (the owner) is very personable, polite, helpful, and rather welcoming, the property and our three-day visit (Thursday thru Sunday) had the following gotcha's; 1) No WiFi. Sure, the owner has it listed, even spoke about it when we arrived, but later in the evening we tried BOTH our iPad s and even our two phones and just could not find their WiFi. It wasn't ever listed on "Available Networks" on any devices. We also tried to connect to it using the "How to connect to WiFi" instructions left in the room. Nothing! Resorted to using the free WiFi down at the local coffee shop each morning. 2) Owner "left the State" during our entire stay there. They departed EARLY Friday morning, and returned EARLY Sunday morning. Sure, we had a cell-phone number, but given the heartburn with #1, there was NOTHING that could have been done remotely. 3) Shower/tub does not drain well. A typical shower will find you standing in calf-high water. 4) The shower fixtures leak. When turned on, they leaked/sprayed around the fixtures. 5) The sliding shower door is not affixed to the bottom rail. Both panel (a slider, hung at the top) can swing INTO the tub area all the way to the wall. 6) The toilet does NOT have a formal tank-lid. A plank is used, with a Doyle covering to spruce it up. 7) The toilet tank sometimes does not refill (occurred twice during our stay). The tank empties fine, but would not refill itself. Had to remove the tank 'lid' (see #6), and jiggle the float lever (not the flapper). 8) NONE of the furniture matches! It has the appearance of a garage-sale decorating. 8) The TV is up on top of a dresser (in the living room), but over in the corner. 9) The couch is nice leather, but a sleeper sofa, which sags too much when sitting in it. Viewing the TV requires turning your head some 45 degrees and upward to watch it (see #8). 10) The "view from the deck" is actually misleading. Sure, you CAN see the ocean, but only between the houses AND the power-lines are NOT appealing for a romantic view. The photo (views of Catalina..) MUST have been taken from atop the roof itself (and I am 6'3"). 11) "Off-street-parking" only works IF your car is only 5' long (short driveway). 12) Our 'security refund' was "lost in the mail". It was sent immediately once the owner knew
Recommended for:
Unexpected personal touches
Guest: Jessie & Jon
(Glendora, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/18/11
Review Submitted: 08/24/11
Our stay was perfect! We didn't need to bring anything from home; you had every supply we could want. The location is great for Main Street and Pier access; and, of course, the beach. The deck accommodated our whole clan for a BBQ with a view. Thank you for a great weekend.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
Thank You SOOOO MUCH!!!
Guest: Teresa
(Las Vegas)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10
Review Submitted: 11/06/10
We stayed in August, it was our first time in Seal Beach and it won't be our last....our stay was everything we wanted it to be, relax,relax relax. Kelly made everything super nice for us and comfortable. The house was alittle small be worth it!!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Had a great time!
Guest: Sue
(Iowa)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10
Review Submitted: 09/14/10
We stayed at property over Labor Day weekend when we were down to run the Disneyland Half Marathon. The place is a bit cramped for 4 adults - but we knew that before we got there. Loved the deck, the proximity to the beach and old town is just a minute walk away. It is very convenient to LA and surrounding areas. We would come again.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing.
Fabulous relaxing break
Guest: CarolineR
(Northern Ireland)
Date of Stay: 05/02/10
Review Submitted: 05/11/10
We are just back from a very relaxing break in the Seal Beach Cottage. The owners are very friendly and made the booking process very easy. We arrived to find fresh fruit, cookies and a bottle of wine had been left for us - a welcome change after eating out almost every night! The accommodation is cosy and 1 minute to the beach and a very short walk to the main street with all the restaurants and bars. They supplied beach chairs and other itmes which where great. I would not hesitate in recommending to stay here Thanks for a great relaxing break
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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