Location: Laguna Beach, Orange County, California, USA (Only 30 Minutes to Disney...1 Hour to L.A. or San Diego!) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: condo, beach house, home
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BOOKING NOW FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER 2012...FILLING UP FAST!
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This is a one-of-a kind vacation property. It is interior designer owned and decorated, with ocean views and is walking distance to one of the best beaches in Southern California. It was completely renovated in the Summer of 2008 specifically with discriminating families in mind. It has a "cottage chic" feel and is romantic yet kid friendly. Our condo is located in Dana Point, just a mile and a half from Laguna Beach.
We renovated this property to a very high-standard, where literally no detail has been overlooked in making this a place where you will want to come again and again and again! The flooring is either brand new travertine tile or wood. All of the windows and doors are new. The kitchen has custom high-end cabinetry, top of the line stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a built-in wine rack. The kitchen also has a custom built breakfast bar that is connected with the family room so that you can still socialize while preparing dinner. In the family room you can cozy up by the fireplace which has an antique hand-hewn mantle from Virginia, or watch your favorite shows on our 42" LG HD flat screen TV. Each bedroom also has a flat screen TV/DVD and the condo is equipped with high speed internet and free local and long-distance calling within the US. These are little "extras" that we include in your stay with us that others often do not. There are also 3 outdoor lanais to chose from if you want to sit outside and take in the ocean breezes.
The master bedroom is very romantic with its four poster bed with a sheer canopy. The bed is not just for looks though...the sheets (600 thread count!), mattresses, comforters, pillows are all high quality and super comfortable. In the evenings, open your windows or doors and feel the ocean breeze and let the waves lull you to sleep. Get up in the morning and enjoy the master bathroom which has double vessel onyx bowls, body jets in the shower and custom tile work throughout.
The "kids" bedroom has brand new cottage-style bunk beds with fun, bright, beachy bedding that either boys or girls will feel comfortable staying in. The lower bunk is a full sized bed and the upper is a twin; with an air mattress (which we provide), 4 people can stay in this room very comfortably.
The third bedroom has a four poster queen bed that faces the ocean so you can enjoy the view from your bed! Of course, the plush, Posturepedic mattress is brand new as are the pillows, 600 thread count sheets and luxurious damask bedding.
Let's not forget about the ocean view. There is a gorgeous view of the Pacific Ocean from two of the bedrooms and you can sit at the bistro table on the lanai off the master bedroom, have a glass of wine and take it all in. Our proximity to Salt Creek Beach is great! Take the steps down to the beach and you are there within minutes. You can also enjoy the shared pool and hot tub which is just a short walk from the condo.
We would love for you to be our guests and we have done what we can to ensure an enjoyable visit! Please don't hestitate to call if there are any questions we can answer.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : .
- Covered Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib : We include a pack-and-play for your convenience.
- Entertainment
- Shared Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV (4)
- DVD (3)
- Video Library
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai (2)
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone (2)
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sept 8-May 25.....$1950/week ** Except Holidays...Additional **
April 7-14.....$2250/week
May 26-June 30.....$2950/week Saturday to Saturday rental only
June 30-July 7....$3500/week Saturday to Saturday rental only
July 7-Sept 7.....$2950/week Saturday to Saturday rental only
Cleaning Fee: $150, Security Deposit: $750
NOTE: Spring Break, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, President's Day,
Thanksgiving, and Christmas weeks: Inquire for rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Designer's Home, Walk to Beach, Ocean View, Heated Pool...
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Laguna Beach
We absolutely love Southern California and found ourselves vacationing in the Laguna Beach and Dana Point area over and over and over. We have many friends who live in the area so we finally decided to take the plunge and buy our second home in Dana Point. We bought it sight unseen and completely gutted it to make it what it is today. We enjoy sharing our home with others and hope that many come to appreciate all the hard work and little details that separate our vacation home from the others out there!
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
One of our favorite things to do while at our condo is watch the sunset. We will just sit on the patio or lay on the bed and as a family, watch the sun go down. We cannot seem to get enough of the Catalina sunsets! Of course, the beach is so close, that we head down to the beach with the kids and let them run around and attempt to use their "boogie boards". The pool was also just renovated and we enjoy lounging by the pool when the kids have had enough of the sand. The Dana Point Harbor is just a few minutes away and we frequently go on sunset sailing cruises, dolphin watching trips or trips to Catalina Island. Of course, no trip is complete without going to one of the major amusement parks like Disney, Legoland or Sea World...all within close proximity to our condo.
Take a boat trip to Catalina Island for the day or go on a whale watching trip...depart from The Dana Point Harbor, just minutes away.
Pacific Coast Highway (P.C.H.) The condo is on the oceanside of PCH, so you don't need to cross a 4 lane highway to get to the beach.
A great place to grab a drink and watch the sunset, it is just next door!
Owner's Map of Laguna Beach
My husband and I have 3 girls, ages 10, 8 and 3. We are very family oriented and love to travel. I am an interior designer by trade so we took special care to ensure that our property was not only functional, but also very beautiful. Many people criticized us in the renovation process saying that we were making it "too nice", but we live by the belief that you should treat people the way you want to be treated. We like to sleep on high thread count sheets, so we want our guests to as well. We have children, like many of our guests, so we have made the home very family friendly while at the same time being luxurious for the parents!
Property Photos
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- Romantic and Luxurious King Bed with Canopy in Master Bedroom - Laguna Beach Vacation Condo With Ocean View
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- This is your view!!! - Laguna Beach Vacation Condo With Ocean View
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- View into the family room, kitchen and dining area, no detail was overlooked - Laguna Beach Vacation Condo With Ocean View
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- Now this is a kitchen you can cook in and still mingle with friends and family
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- Sit on the custom banquette seat in the master bedroom and watch the sunset
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- Designer Master Bath with Custom Tile, Shower with Body Jets, Double Onyx Sinks
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- Bunk bed room with built-in desk and tv.
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- Ocean View from this very comfortable queen bed!
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- No detail was overlooked!
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- Pool open year-round, Hot Tub also available for your use!!
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- Sea World! Just 40 minutes away!
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- Cottage style family room where you can relax
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- Disney, Legoland, Sea World....so many choices close by!
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- Ride down to the beach in the funicular....it is just across the street!
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- Take a boat trip from the harbor less than a mile away!
Traveler Reviews (16)
We are counting the days until we can come again!
Guest: sgr
(Kansas)
Date of Stay: 04/25/09
Review Submitted: 05/06/09
Our stay in the Dana Point beach area was so much fun. My husband and I and our 4 adult kids and our infant grandson spent a week there. The owners were easy to work with, very friendly and accommodating - we were even able to reach them on the phone to answer some questions after we arrived. We loved the contemporary flair in the decorating - looks totally new inside - and the condo was immaculate. It was nice to have the pack and play provided as well as beach towels, beach chairs and many extras not ordinarily provided. The ocean views from the master bedroom and a second bedroom are beautiful. I suggest you to have a car - the walk to the beach is breathtaking but it is difficult to lug all your beach gear and impossible with a stroller. This really poses no problem at all - there are so many beautiful beaches all within a short drive of the condo (where you can park) - as well as shopping everywhere. My son was able to find surfing lessons close by and he and my son-in-law loved catching the waves at a nearby surfing beach. There are many wonderful restaurants close by - some overlooking the beach - and the kitchen in the condo makes it easy to cook meals in. We want to come again as soon as possible - we will highly recommend this condo to our friends!
Owner response:For guests with small children or those who don't want to walk down to the beach...you can take the funicular! It is the only one in all of Orange County and is just across the street. It is like an elevator that you can use to go down to the beach...a big help for those carrying a lot of gear!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Family of 4
Guest: Ingrid2
(Calgary, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 02/27/11
Review Submitted: 02/10/12
We spent a great week in the condo and found it lived up to its online pictures. It was beautiful, clean and had a well appointed kitchen to cook in. We also appreciated the boogie boards and beach chairs as the beach across the road and down the hill (which is a big one but has a nice paved pathway to access it) is spectacular. The condo is less than 10 minutes from 2 grocery stores and close to many shops, restaurants and the harbour. We took an excellent whale and dolphin watching tour from the harbour and ate an outstanding pancake breakfast at RJ's restaurant, another harbour-area highlight. We were within an easy 45 minutes to Disneyland and about 1 1/4 hours to LAX. The only issue that we had was that the children's rooms were very bright inside at night. They both have windows facing into a common walkway between condos and there are two lights outside the windows that are on all night. Though the rooms have blinds, they don't block the light, only filter it. We resolved this by buying black out sleep masks for our teens. We highly recommend this rental. It feels very much like a well-loved home.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
What an amazing vacation!!!
Guest: Martha
(Highland Heights, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 08/07/11
Although my husband and I had been to California in the past, our 4 teenagers have never been there. This condo was wonderful! It was a 10 minute walk to the beach with beautiful views from the condo. The decorating style was very tasteful. The condo had plenty of room for the 6 of comfortably at the kitchen table and in the family room. The kitchen had all the essentials. This condo is very centrally located. During the week we went to San Diego Zoo (1 hour away) and we went blue whale watching at Dana Point Harbor (we saw whales-amazing!!!). We went to LA twice, once for the tour (Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica Pier etc) and another time for Venice beach and Universal Studio CityWalk (both very neat for teens). We went to Strand beach, San Clemente Beach, Laguna beach, and Huntington Beach. We can't say enough about this wonderful home and our phenomenal vacation! I highly recommend it!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Southern California Beach House - Dana Point.
Guest: Pete
(Cheshire, UK)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11
Review Submitted: 05/03/11
Just got back from 2 weeks at the Beach house in Dana point and thought i would write a review. Its always a concern when you are taking the family to accomodation that is booked online - you just dont know what you are getting into. We arrived at night, but as soon as the kids saw their bedrooms, the smile on their faces said it all. My wife loved the 4 poster in our room and the en-suite has a real wow factor. In the morming, we saw a fantastic view from our bedroom patio and realised just how close we were to strand beach - no road noise from teh PCH and the house is way over to the beach side of the niguel terrace development. The kitchen was well kitted out (my territory when on Holiday) and the living space is very comfortable and stylish. Perfect for a family of 4-6 and the location is ideal for touring southern california. Very well priced too (especially when you consider you are just yards away from multi-million dollar mansions on strand beach) and we had real difficulties with flights and cancellations and the owners were very very accommodating. Book it with confidence - i dont give reviews normally - this is a frank description and i hope it will be helful to someone.
Owner response:We are so happy that after all the flight challenges that you were finally able to make your trip to Southern CA! You really got to see and do so much when you were in the area....from Laguna Beach and the Newport Coast to Santa Barbara to Beverly Hills to San Diego...you guys did it all..impressive! Would love to have you back anytime, please consider our place your "home away from home." Thank you for taking the time to write a review!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fabulous!
Guest: The Eagle Clan
(Eagle, Idaho)
Date of Stay: 01/27/11
Review Submitted: 02/21/11
We stayed in this condo for 11 nights and loved it. We have two toddlers and a newborn, so it was nice that the condo was on the ground level, and that there was a washer and dryer available! The kids loved the bunkbed, and the views from the other two rooms were perfect. The pool and hot tub were easy to get to and comfortable, but Strands beach was one of the best! Absolutely beautiful and it seemed there was less traffic there, probably due to the steps to get to it. The nature trail just up the street was a nice addition as well... made for some beautiful sunsets. Thank you for the fabulous trip.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Southern CA Home Base
Guest: jb
(Fresno, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/23/10
Review Submitted: 11/24/10
Our family of five (kids' ages, 10, 17, 21) had an awesome time during our 10 days in Southern CA. This property was a perfect fit for our family's diverse ages. It was a real treat to be able to have a temporary home base that was so wonderfully decorated and comfortable to live/vacation in! The flat screens in every bedroom was a major plus. Not a single complaint for this very clean and well equipped property. The walk to Strand Beach wasn't too bad at all with the new elevator. When not heading to Disneyland or The Queen Mary or shopping in Newport Beach, we would be down at Strands Beach. A very comfortable and family friendly beach, as Southern CA beaches go. We would highly recommend this property to anyone!
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
Break away
Guest: robbiejep
(Aliso Viejo, CA )
Date of Stay: 04/22/10
Review Submitted: 05/26/10
We live in the area but were in transition on houses. This place has an amazing, location and is clean and spacious. The Owner's were great to work with and we will recommend the place to others coming to town to visit.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Guest: Mary Ann Torres
(Oyster Bay, New York)
Date of Stay: 02/23/10
Review Submitted: 02/23/10
My family of five just returned from a fabulous vacation a Dana Point. As my husband said it is like a hidden gem! Coming down the steps to the beach, our mouths hung open to the most stunning beach we have ever seen. We went every night to see the sunset as a family. The condo came complete with boogie boards and sand toys that our 4, 6 and 10 year olds took full use of. The condo is just beautifully decorated. There are 2 gorgeous very high end bathroom, with great showers. The beds and sheets were very, very comfortable, everyone slept great. Each bedroom and the living room had it's own flat screen TV which my kids loved. The kitchen, again was gorgeous, we were able to have breakfast and dinner at the condo which saved us so much. There is grocery shopping very close by. The actual area of Dana Point is so nice. We loved driving back from Disney or the San Diego Zoo at night to the beautiful sights and sounds of the Pacific Ocean. We loved having our coffee out on the patio in the morning listening to the waves. We also went on the Dolpin and Whale cruise down at the harbor which was a highlight of the trip. Beverly was so wonderful to work with, she always got right back to us with any questions and had so many great suggestions. We also had 2 great meals at the Ritz Carton and Splashes in Laguna, both with unbelievable ocean views. I can't say enough that this is a wonderful place to stay in a spectacular area. Disneyland is just a half hour away. We drove up to Laguna and Newport beach, which are very close by. I can't wait to recommend this condo to family and friends!
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Guest: Annie Serravalle
(Berlin, CT)
Date of Stay: 01/09/10
Review Submitted: 01/09/10
Our family spent our Christmas/New Years vacation at this beautiful Dana Point Condo. The condo is just as beautiful as the owners described it! Beautiful decor, wonderful bedding and award winning sunsets! The location was perfect for travelling to San Diego and Los Angelas for day trips. The owners were extremely accomodating and very easy to work with. I wish we were still there. The weather was gorgeous. Being able to swim in the outside heated pool in January was quite a unique experience. Overall, this is the place to vacation. The condo is breathtaking and extremely clean along with very high end appliances. Don't hesitate to stay here!!
Owner response:Annie, both you and your family were wonderful to work with! We truly appreciate how you treated our home like your own. You went above and beyond...even leaving wine for the cleaning crew--wow! Thanks again for choosing our home for your accomodations, we look forward to your return!
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Guest: Tracy72
(Novato, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/22/09
Review Submitted: 09/22/09
Just returned from a lovely week in this beautiful Dana Point condo. The owners did a wonderful job remodeling -- all of the furnishings were beautiful, and the location can't be beat (an end unit closest to the ocean). There were 4 adults (us and my husband's parents) and our 4 year old son. It was very comfortable for all of us - our son loved the bunk beds and we loved the master suite (beautiful bathroom and one of the most comfortable beds I have ever had on vacation). The condo is in a prime location -- near the beach and between Laguna Niguel (where the Ritz Carlton and St. Regis resorts are located) and Dana Point. It provided easy access to everything -- we even went to Disneyland (30 minutes away) and the San Diego Zoo (1 hr away). Also, the owners could not have been more friendly and helpful. All in all - a great experience. I would highly recommend this condo.
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