Charming Beach Cottage, Steps to Strand Beach, Relax & Enjoy!!!
About the property
- Condo800 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms1
- Sleeps4
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay30 nights
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.
Owner
Mike
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- English
- Calendar last updated:
- May 24, 2018
About Mike
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.
Mike purchased this Condo in 1983
Why Mike chose Monarch Beach
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
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Heater
- Hot Tub
- Internet
- No Smoking
- Parking
- Swimming pool
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- Bedroom 11 king, 1 sleep sofa /futon, Sleeper sofa in the living room sleeps 2
- King size bed (1) with all new linens & towels, Convertible bed sleeps 1-2
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower
Location Type
- Oceanfront5 minute walk to Strand Beach.
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Parking
- TelephoneLocal calls.
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Heating
- InternetWireless internet access.
- Towels ProvidedNew towels and linens.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomAll new living room furniture including a new flat screen tv.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningAll new dining room table and chairs.
- comfy seating for 4 people
Entertainment
- TelevisionNew flat screen.
- Satellite / Cable
Outside
- Deck / Patio
Pool / Spa
- Heated Pool
- Communal Pool
- Hot Tub2 hot tubs
Attractions
- cinemas
- library
- museums
- playground
- theme parks
- water parks
- live theater
- restaurants
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- walking
- beachcombing
- paddle boating
- whale watching
- boating
- shopping
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
Sports & Adventure Activities
- surfing
- swimming
- fishing
- golf
- wind-surfing
- sailing
- hiking
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- parasailing
- snorkeling/diving
Notes
- 2 boogie boards & 2 beach chairs provided.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
21 Reviews
Latest reviews
Amazing condo with all you need right at the beach
My husband and I had a wonderful time at Mike’s condo, we were sad to leave :(
Mike was very easy to reach and responded immediately to any question we had. The condo is so spacious we couldn’t believe it and it has so much storage which made moving in and unpacking easy! The location is more than AMAZING! Its walking distance to the beach so going for a morning or evening walk or run was so wonderful! And its walking distance to all the restaurants in town which was one of the best parts!!
We will definetely be back!!
Great location and very attentive owner
Property location to beach park was spectacular. Condo is very good size for a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom. Complex is well maintained. Owner was very responsive to calls and text messages concerning aspects of the stay. Condo is 35 years old (built in 1982) and although furnished and appointed well, the age of the interior could use updating and refreshing. Overall a most pleasant and enjoyable experience.
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.