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Charming Beach Cottage, Steps to Strand Beach, Relax & Enjoy!!!
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 800 sq. ft. |
| Property type | condo |
| Minimum Stay | 30 nights |
Overview
1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 2-4
Nestled in the Headlands of Monarch Beach, this California Riviera cottage is only steps from Strand Beach and a 5 minute walk to Salt Creek beach and the 5-Star Ritz Carlton. It is the perfect getaway location for two or for your family. Just a mile away is the St. Regis to the north and the famous Dana Point Harbor to the South.
Enjoy strolls along the beach or harbor at sunset, unwind with the gentle breeze of the Pacific Ocean and lose yourself in the tranquility of Orange County's most elite beach resort.
Your condo is a lower unit with easy access and parking directly in front of the condo. It features a king size bed and a sofa-sleeper. There is also a full kitchen with all appliances & utensils, a laundry room, flat screen TV with cable, and a VCR & DVD player. Beach chairs, an umbrella, and towels and linens are provided. A reserved parking space is also located in front of the cottage. The beach complex also includes a large swimming pool, a clubhouse and two jacuzzi.
Enjoy the surf and sand at Strand Beach or Salt Creek Beach Park. These beautiful white sand beaches are just steps away and are the most beautiful in Southern California. Relax on the beach or enjoy the famous surfing and body surfing in the water.
Your beach cottage is close to entertainment & activities throughout Southern California. Legoland, Safari Park, the San Diego Zoo and Sea World are just minutes away to the south. Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm and Universal Studios are only 60 minutes to the north.
Dana Point Harbor offers cruises to Catalina along with whale watching, jet skiing, parasailing, fishing and boat rentals. There are shops and restaurants at the harbor along with the Ocean Institute. You can go up the road a few miles to Laguna Beach where there is more shopping, restaurants and white sand beaches along with art galleries and festivals like the Festival of the Arts and Pageant of the Masters. A little further up the road is Newport Beach where you can enjoy that shopping spree at Fashion Island and Balboa Island along with more restaurants and white sand beaches.
Golfing is available at Monarch Beach and Newport Beach as well as several courses in Orange County. Other activities include hiking, biking, tennis, racquetball, live theatre, cinemas, museums, surfing, boating, and much more.
About Owner
I am the original owner and lived in the condo until my job took me to San Diego. Since then my wife, kids, and I have enjoyed staying there for vacations as well as having other family members stay at our beach getaway. We have had such great memories there that we recently decided to open it up to vacationers so that you can also experience the peace and tranquility of Monarch Beach.
Owner purchased this condo in 1983
Why Owner chose Dana Point
I used to drive down from Los Angeles to go surfing at Salt Creek Beach as a teenager. It was so relaxing and I felt like I had traveled to a far off beach in another country. When the complex was built I decided to purchase and move there and my dreams came true!
What makes this condo unique
Monarch Beach is the most beautiful and unique beach in Southern California. You will be just steps away from the beach and there are several miles of hiking in the Headlands area. You will enjoy a combination of peace and tranquility along the beaches and bluffs along with the flexibility of going shopping, sight seeing, easy going or fine dining, and a glass of wine at sunset!
Amenities
Monarch Beach Condo Accommodation and Amenities
- condo
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Included
- 800 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 4
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Oceanfront ...
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
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combination tub/shower
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4
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Bedroom 1 -
1 king
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1 sleep sofa /futon
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Sleeper sofa in the living room sleeps 2
- King size bed (1) with all new linens & towels, Convertible bed sleeps 1-2
- Satellite / Cable
- Television ...
- Deck / Patio
- Communal Pool
- Heated Pool
- Hot Tub ...
- cinemas
- library
- live theater
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- theme parks
- water parks
- zoo
- beachcombing
- boating
- paddle boating
- shopping
- walking
- whale watching
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- parasailing
- sailing
- snorkeling/diving
- surfing
- swimming
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Excellent!
4.6/5 -
(19 traveler reviews)
Great Condo in Gorgeous Area with Great Views Very Closeby!
This was a great stay for my husband and myself! The descriptors and pictures are on point. We flew in from the East coast and had the most perfect weather for several weeks in late January 2014. The beach is gorgeous and truly is not even a 5 minute walk from the condo. We walked on Strand Beach for 3 miles of exercise, several times a week. The views are breathtaking! We picked this condo because it’s ½ way between San Diego and LA. We were able to get to both areas in about an hour. Temecula Wine Country is also about an hour away. Excellent wine and fun! The local scene is great too…Dana Point, San Clemente, and several other beach towns are a short drive. The condo was nice for the 2 of us. It was super being on the ground floor. We didn’t have to bring any linens. The kitchen was outfitted nicely. The good-size TV, DVD player, W/D in the condo were all above-average amenities. The landlord was very accommodating. Nice to work with. I would highly recommend this condo and landlord. We would gladly stay here again.
Quaint and Cozy home
I spent several weeks at Mike's condo and it was awesome. It is a quaint, cozy & warm home in a quiet part of the complex...and the bonus--parking was within 'steps of the unit' (awesome!!). There was plenty of space (drawers, cabinets, closets) to spread out my stuff. The decor is 'simple elegance'... The kitchen had all the appliances, utensils, pots/pans, dishes, etc. that one would need... The internet had good service--I was able to work from the condo without any issues.. TV was a large screen TV-- perfect for viewing... The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was clean & had enough space on the counter (as well as drawers) to put things..
It was great to have a washer/dryer right there in the condo...
Across the street was Salt Creek Beach which had amazing sunsets... enjoyed those almost every night...
The pool & Jacuzzi are very nice as well...
If you're looking for a place to rest your 'bones' after a long day in LA or San Diego or at the beach or just around Dana Point or Laguna...look no further --- Mike's condo is the perfect spot.
Very good
Thanks again for the use of the condo ,We enjoyed the location walk over to the beach and enjoyed the sunsets .We also like the closeness to Dana Point and Laguna Beach. The place ws clean and tidy with all the necessary linens. And kitchen stocked well the necessary I em to cook and with.
cozy, clean and lovely condo
We stayed here for 6 months in Nov 2016 and found this place to be amazing. The condo was clean with all the amenities. The only nuance was the very poor to non-existent network signal for cell phone (Tmobile). The furnishing was adequate, however would have preferred to have a TV in bedroom and a loveseat/small couch in the living room.
Will definitely come back here again.
Great Place
I spent six weeks staying at Mike's condo and I had a great time. The condo is very quiet, has everything that you might need, has great internet service, and a very comfortable bed. It is located right accross from Doheny beach and a couple of blocks from Salt Creek beach, which are two of my favourite beaches in SoCal. Dana Point is a great town half way between Los Angeles and San Diego, so you never run out of things to do. The process of renting the condo couldn't have been easier and I got my security deposit back right away. I look forward to renting this condo again in the future.
needs owner's attention
Number of pieces of furniture 10, including a dining table, 4 dining chairs, a sofa, a recliner and a bed. No tea table. Quality? THE loeest and cheapest.
Rugs are not clean at all. The vacuum cleaner did not work. I asked the owner to replace it. His answer was, "I have no money." After a series of my cmplaints he brought a used one to replace the one out of order.
This house is most poorly furnished.
It is as if the owner charges at the same rate as his neighbors which atr far better furnished.
This house cannot be recommended.
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Rates & Availability
Monarch Beach Condo Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Summer 2017
Jun 16 2017 -
Sep 15 2017
30 night minimum stay
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$2,900
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Off-Peak Season
Sep 16 2017 -
Jun 15 2018
30 night minimum stay
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$2,000
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My Standard Rate
30 night minimum stay
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$2,000
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $150 |
| Damage Deposit | $400 |
Holiday weeks of Thanksgiving & Christmas are $1000/week.
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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