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The Beaches are open! Dana Point Lantern Village -Balboa Unit

Apartment with kitchen, near Dana Point Harbor

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Living area
Living room with queen sleeper sofa
Room
Room
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Dana Point, CA
  • Place, Salt Creek Beach Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Dana Point Harbor
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Doheny State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Beaches are open! Dana Point Lantern Village -Balboa Unit

The local beaches and parking are open!! The Balboa Unit in the Lantern Village is a very popular get- a-way spot. This unit is close to all that Dana Point has to offer. Clean and quiet, it allows you to relax and enjoy the coastal harbor town. Walking distance to the newly developed Del Prado restaurant and shopping zone, close to the harbor and local beaches. Laguna Beach is only 10 minutes up the road. The Balboa unit has a front deck that has a partial ocean view as well as a rear deck to have a cocktail or coffee from. The interior of the unit has been upgraded with granite counters, and tile floors. New Bathroom a subtle beach flair on the decorations. The living room has a 50" color tv with DVD player, WIFI and cable. There is even a selection of DVD's if you want to watch a late night movie. The living room has a new Queen sleeper sofa with memory foam mattress. The bedroom hosts a Queen Bed, dresser and lots of closet space. The bathroom has a standard shower tub combination with Hair dryer, Iron and Ironing Board. The kitchen is stocked with all the cookware you need, a dining table for 3 and Keurig coffee maker with Microwave, oven, and cook top stove. and full size refrigerator. The unit comes with beach chairs and a cooler as well. Most weekends require a minimum night stay. The unit is geared for a couple. Holidays and special event weekends require minimum stays and may have additional fees based on occupancy type requests. please check with manager prior to putting booking request in. STR15-0342 OCOceanrentals
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Pile all used linens on the floor in the bedroom
Empty the refrigerator and trash to the trash bins next to the garage building
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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About the neighborhood

Dana Point

Lantern District, a neighborhood in Dana Point, is home to this apartment. While the natural beauty of Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Dana Point Harbor. Ocean Institute and Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding are also worth visiting.
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Dana Point, CA

What's nearby

  • Baby Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ocean Institute - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dana Point Harbor - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Doheny State Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 15 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Truly Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bear Coast Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hennessey's Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dana Point Ale House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Beaches are open! Dana Point Lantern Village -Balboa Unit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Beaches are open! Dana Point Lantern Village -Balboa Unit?

As of Dec 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Beaches are open! Dana Point Lantern Village -Balboa Unit on Jan 1, 2026 start from $365.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Beaches are open! Dana Point Lantern Village -Balboa Unit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beaches are open! Dana Point Lantern Village -Balboa Unit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Beaches are open! Dana Point Lantern Village -Balboa Unit located?

Located in Lantern District, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dana Point Preserve and Dana Point Harbor. Lantern Bay County Park and Salt Creek Beach Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here before and love being here. The location is wonderful and the apartment is well maintained. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscillia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Thank you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic beach apartment

Fabulous one bedroom apartment with two separate patio areas. Incredible location, walking distance to surf shops,restaurants and coffee shops. Less than five minute drive to a number of different beaches. Super clean and great neighborhood!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay! This place had everything we needed. One thing we did not like was to have to pay (with quarters) to do our laundry. Not terrible, but inconvenient.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We enjoyed our stay very much. Perfect location and the communication with Brian was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great Stay, clean nicely furnished unit, Brian was helpful when i had questions, will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

heather s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Great little cottage in Dana point. Loved our quick trip and easy drive to and from our activities. I will definitely be going back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Friendly and quiet neighbourhood. Walkable distance of restaurants. Breakfast and afternoon drinks on the front side balcony with nice view and palm trees were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

Nice location for walking to restaurants, coffee shops and stores. Convenient to the PCH.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great place; very cute. Needs mew paint and better couch bed.

Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Beach Experience

This place was very nice and perfect for a beach getaway! Lots of nearby restaurants and places of interest. It was In a very quiet neighborhood as well, with quick access to Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel and other excellent places in Orange County, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cute apartment.

Very cute apartment. Close to everything and walking distance to Dana Point. It was perfect for our needs.Hairdryer wasnt very hot. Probably need a new one.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dana Point

Great spot. Close to everything. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2024 Palm Tree Festival

The beach house was very cozy and warm. We had everything we needed. Brian made the whole process easy. We will certainly be back for another trip. Thank you so much!! Eileen, Kaylene & Larz from Kewa Pueblo, NM
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

aaron l.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short trip

It was as advertised, there was a good amount of sand on the floor but I guess that's to be expected for a beach home. I wished there was a washer /dryer and dishwasher but I knew that going in
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location and place...

Nice clean place in beautiful Dana Point with a lot of amenities - TV, wifi, Keurig, french press, etc. Kitchen is clean and has everything but a kettle for boiling water but the small pot worked out fine. There is a portable AC unit in the living room but we didn't need it as the ocean breeze was fine. This is no fault of the property or the management company but a problem being close to the ocean is the humidity can get into the towels or sheets and you end up w/ that sour smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Angela G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

We were extremely disappointed with the cleanliness and appearance of this place

Upon arrival, there was a stale odor in the air. The kitchen faucet was loose at the base, and there was a portable thermostat inside the oven which the oven itself appeared to not work properly. Vertical blinds in the bedroom were a bit of a mess with one panel leaning against the wall. The sliding shower doors as well as the bedroom sliding closet doors were not secured in their track and could swing back and forth. All the dirty beach items were stored in the only closet in the bedroom, so no place to hang your clothes. Bedroom ceiling needed a good dusting with dust clumps hanging down. Ceiling fan in bedroom was so wobbly we were afraid to turn it on while sleeping, not to mention it made a constant knocking noise. Furniture appeared to be dated and worn. The air conditioning unit in the front room was a portable unit with the exhaust feeding out of the front sliding window, which we were uncomfortable with and did not use since we didn’t feel safe leaving a front facing window open while we were out or asleep. As frequent vacationers to Dana Point, this place was a disappointment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second stay and love it!

Such a great little place for my husband and me!!! We come to visit our two boys and their families and this is the perfect location to do that. We love the easy walks to restaurants and my favorite coffee sho. The harbor is about a 20 minute walk and is a great place to hang out! Love the sunny deck! Be sure to check out the farmers market on Saturday just two blocks away. The host, Brian, is so gracious and accommodating….. thank you Brian for all of your help!!! We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and area in Dana Point

We enjoyed our stay while visiting our daughter and her family. We were concerned about the on-street parking but it never became a problem.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, tiny apartment full of rules

This was a beautiful apartment, but quite tiny. We loved the location and the back deck is a big plus. Our main issues were the walls had scuffs, the blinds in the bedroom were all broken and wouldn't open without struggle, there was a missing blind on the window above the bed, and the rules really make you wonder why you're paying a cleaning fee. You're expected to do all the dishes before leaving, but there is no dishwasher, and you're required to take the trash outside to the bins. Overall, we had a good stay, but not as relaxing as we had hoped. I come on vacation to avoid chores. On the plus side, the furniture and bed were very comfy, and again, we loved the location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dana point at its best

Great unit for one or two people , Clean , quiet, convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice convenient place as advertised

No problems
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Becca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little place in the heart of the Lantern District

Very sweet little place. Loved the location as we love to walk. About a 15 minute walk to the harbor, lots of restaurants and coffee shops. Worked perfect for us since we have family in Dana Point- a 5 minute walk away. We also fully enjoyed the deck - perfect sunny spot on an afternoon in February. The living room furniture is a little worn, but all comfy. We hope to be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Avtar S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location for beaches, bars and restaurants. Supplied with all the essentials you could need. Beach chairs, beach towels and umbrellas were also available. Brian responded very quickly to a couple of minor issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cox S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and space

Exactly what we needed, close to shops, harbor, restaurants, lovely neighborhood, comfortable unit.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Brian Randall

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I am a local Real Estate Agent, and owner of OCocean Realty, I am here to make your stay as best as it can be. Let me know if I can help in any way. I reside in the same building as the Balboa Unit. Pride of ownership and customer service are number 1. If you need any local information I am here to assist. Safe Travels!

Why they chose this property

This property has been in operation for 4 years and is proven to be one of the most popular units in the area due to its amazing location. 5 minutes from 5 beaches, Doheny, Strands, Salt Creek, The Harbor and Capo beach. Walking distance to amazing restaurants and shops. Quiet location with a great beach flair. Perfect for a couple or a small family up to 4. Beach Chairs, beach cooler, umbrella, beach towels are all supplied.

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