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Beachfront Family Vacation Destination - Lasting Memories at the Beach

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Beach View from Large Patio
#STR21-1209
Street View from parking area on the street  #STR21-1209
Living Room view. Sliding door walks out to the patio #STR21-1209
Living Room #STR21-1209
Looking into the Dining Room from the Patio #STR21-1209
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Dana Point, CA
  • Popular LocationDana Point Harbor6 min drive
  • Popular LocationDoheny State Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Clemente Pier10 min drive
  • AirportOrange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Beachfront Family Vacation Destination - Lasting Memories at the Beach

Charming 2 story beach house. #STR21-1209

This precious gem of a beach cottage offers an outstanding experience in a stand-alone home! That’s right! At the Blue Beach Bungalow, no one is thumping around above you and there's no one to worry about below you. The entire house and property will be your dream home-away-from-home the entire time you are here! Privacy and peace will ease and please you and yours.

Built in 1947, the house was upgraded in the 1960's to accommodate 8 people with an upstairs Master bedroom. Enjoy stunning views up a short stairway to Bedroom #1. There is a large picture window perfect for watching sailboats and sunsets from your comfy, king-size bed. The fresh ocean breeze gently flows through back and side windows. This room boasts a long walk-in closet (large enough for a pack 'n play), shelves full of books and a new 43” flat screen TV with cable & Roku compatibility. Just down the stairs is the Bathroom #1, with a pedestal sink and a bathtub.

The lower level features two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-concept living room/kitchen area with direct beach access to your own private patio from both the living room and the front bedroom. Bedroom #2 is beach front. It includes a master bed a 43“ flat screen TV with cable & Roku compatibility, a panel closet and a sliding glass door leads right to the beach-front patio. The middle Bedroom #3 has two bunk beds (can sleep up to four) is perfect for youngsters. It has a small 24" flat screen TV with Roku compatibility and a DVD player. It also has a small step in closet and easy access to Bathroom #2 down the hall, which includes a shower.

The entire residence can accommodate up to 8 people. Very comfy open layout. The beach directly in front of the house is your own private beach, not shared with anyone else. A moveable fire pit on the sand allows for cozy evenings. The beach front patio is slightly enclosed from the beach. It's fully furnished, with a BBQ, two patio tables with 14 chairs and umbrellas. Enjoy breathtaking views while entertaining with family and friends. The smaller, street side, secluded back patio has a lime tree where, when in season, you can use to garnish your cocktails; great for having coffee in the morning.

The exclusive gated community of Beach Road provides privacy and seclusion not commonly associated with beach-front property. Beach Road in Dana Point, California has the distinct advantage of sitting directly on the beach with the famous Pacific Coast Highway and breathtaking Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train that runs behind the house. Trains usually go by a few times a night and throughout the day. Guests typically say they hardly ever notice it.

Other amenities include:
Soft sand off the patio (many Beach Rod houses don't have this)
Sand Volleyball Court *depending on sand conditions- high tides washed away part of the post in October 2017 - we are waiting for natural sand replenishment this winter
3 parking spots directly behind plus an enclosed, locking garage
Full-size washer and dryer
Gas Fireplace
USB chargers in all bedrooms
Working fishing poles and tackle
Two 7 speed adult beach cruisers bicycles
Two children's bicycles
4 person bicycle surrey
Boogie boards
Children's sand toys
Pack 'n Play
WiFi compatibly
California State Parks Pass (allows access to San Ononfre and Doheny State Beaches) - must be left in the house upon departure
Easy Access to the Freeway


Relax, surf, SUP, play golf, ride bicycles or run along the coastal bike path that runs parallel to Coast Highway in the back of the house; North towards Dana Point and Laguna Beach or south to San Clemente... all the way the San Diego County Line. Walk the beach, gaze at brilliant starlit skies, or just sit on the patio. Watch the pelicans and sea birds soar just above the water line while dolphins and an occasional sea lion swim off shore. It will be hard not to feel the lost romance of the Southern California Riviera sipping a cocktail on your private beach while watching the sunset over the ocean and listening to the pounding of the waves. No shirts, not shoes, no problem!


Enjoy all the great restaurants in Dana Point and San Clemente. Privacy and seclusion. Security of a gate-guarded community Beach front right on the sand with unparalleled views of Catalina Island from the San Clemente Pier to the Dana Point Headlands. 30 minutes from Orange County Airport, 1 hour from either LAX or San Diego airport.

Enjoy all of our famous theme-parks such as Disneyland (35min), Knott's Berry Farm(45 min), Legoland (35 min), San Diego Zoo and Sea World (65 min) Learning experiences at nearby San Juan Capistrano Mission, Dana Point Harbor Ocean Institute, whale and dolphin-watching. Beach equipment and bike rentals are located nearby in both San Clemente and Dana Point. Dana Point is home to Doheny State Beach and the harbor offers kayak and boat rentals, fishing and whale watching excursions, dining, shopping, sightseeing, as well as Catalina Island cruises. San Clemente offers great shopping down Del Mar to the Pier as well as the new Outlets at San Clemente, featuring over more than 50 stores.

House Rules:

We apologize but we do not accept pets.

The Blue Beach Cottage is located in a quiet beachfront residential community. If you are looking for a quiet retreat to enjoy with family or friends this would be the perfect vacation getaway; great for young children. The beach directly in front of the house is yours!

*The Capistrano Beach is subject to smooth river rocks, which flow down from San Juan Creek. They move up and down the beach with the tides. Occasionally, they move right in front of our beach, but they usually wash away the within a few days. In the past few months, storm surge has washed a great deal of sand from our beach. Thankfully, we have installed a barrier wall to keep sand up near out patio. From there, it is possible to access down a set of stairs to get down to the shore. It's been rocky as of late, so low tide is always best for water play. It's a product of mother nature! We really don't have much say on what the ocean does to our beach.

The entire property is non-smoking. We ask guests who smoke to please do so away from the house.

10% Dana Point City Tax
Dana Point Rental Permit #STR21-1209

Property manager

Nancy & David Proodian

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack n Play upstairs closet-HighChair upon request

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Dana Point

This vacation home is located in Capistrano Beach, a neighborhood in Dana Point, and is near theme parks and on the beach. Mission San Juan Capistrano and Casa Romantica are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit San Clemente Farmers Market and Avenida del Mar. Consider La Ventura Event Center for a night out or Ocean Institute if you're traveling with kids. Jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Dana Point, CA

What's nearby

  • Dana Point Harbor - 6 min drive
  • The Coach House - 6 min drive
  • Doheny State Beach - 8 min drive
  • Casa Romantica - 10 min drive
  • San Clemente Pier - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 18 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 8 min drive
  • Boneyard Cafe - 6 min drive
  • Asada Cantina + Kitchen - 8 min drive
  • TJ's Woodfire Pizza - 7 min drive
  • A's Burgers - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Family Vacation Destination - Lasting Memories at the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent view!
We had a great time! The location was amazing, and even saw dolphins from the back patio!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach getaway
This house has the best location, that is extremely clean and well stocked for a perfect & peaceful getaway! The house was perfect and the property owners had great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

rio c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
The location is amazing and the house was perfect. We stayed to celebrate New Years and everything was perfect. Thanks for sharing your property with us. John and Rio C
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunset views!
The house offers great views and sounds of the Pacific Ocean. It is clean, has plenty of amenities and the property manager was responsive when we needed her. We were there in October when the tides were up, so couldn’t walk on the beach from the house. Also, my daughter could hear the train rush by in the evening from her room, but otherwise it was a perfect beach vacation for the two of us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anvesh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Excellent location, great host and wonderful stay.. will come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nancy & David Proodian

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Our family has been renting out the house since we bought it in 1997. I most recently finished with a 3 year long term rental, so getting the Beach Cottage fixed up to weekly standards by redecorating and updating the beach look has been really a fun experience. It's charming enough to want me to stay there myself. I find joy in knowing when people come to the beach for the week, they will thoroughly enjoy their stay.

Why they chose this property

It's one of the best locations on Beach Road. There is soft sand right off the patio. Great for kids to play in while the adults stay on the patio. You also are free of beach rocks, which sometimes are down on the lower level near the water. A lot of properties don't have the upper section of sand as theirs. See what we mean. Check out Google Maps.

What makes this property unique

I love the fact that the beach patio is so very large. We used that patio for one of my children's weddings years ago. It's secluded and slightly separated from the beach. So you can walk off the sand onto the patio. I think you treat it as a huge outside living room. Additionally, the beach in front of the house has one of the largest beach areas, compared to other properties on Beach Road. 2017's storms took away a fair amount of sand from the entire beach, but the Beach Cottage still has a large amount of property level beach sand to enjoy, before walking down to the waterline. In 2020 another storm washed even more sand away from the beach area, but we luckily still have soft sand right off our patio where some houses on the beach have none.
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