Newly remodeled Lantern village home, excellent for entertaining
Casa Manzanita (little apple) features all the amenities expected at a 5-Star resort with added space & privacy. This home is located in the lantern district and on top of the hill overlooking the renowned Doheny Beach. Located less than a block away is Sea View Park, equipped with a brand new play area for children, gorgeous ocean views, and walking trail.
Casa Manzanita is one of the more versatile homes in the Stay Coastal Collection. It consists of an upper main floor that has two full baths and three bedrooms, as well as a lower in-law's quarters that features two bedrooms, one full bath, its own separate kitchen, living room and covered patio with seating and a fire pit. This home is designed with high end luxurious furniture, nautical antiques and state of the art amenities (chefs kitchen with Thermador, Viking and high-end appliances). This home has a smart sound system Sonos, Alexa, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, a smart TV in every room, and a smart lock system. Each King-sized bed can be split into two single beds allowing for a dynamic and versatile space suitable for a variety of parties.The festive outdoor deck is strung with lights, has ample seating, a hammock, and fire pit, perfect for cozy evening gatherings.
There are a range of activities to choose from like Yoga sessions at the park, whale watching, fishing charters, visits to Catalina, jet-ski, ocean sports, and bike rentals. This home is minutes away from Dana Point's great restaurants, bars, music venues, surf shops, boutiques, parks, beaches and harbor.
Stay Coastal specializes in long and short-term vacation rentals. Our properties are exclusively styled and appointed with the latest amenities to make your stay exceptional. Stay Coastal is a boutique management company that provides a personal touch and local attention for our guests. It is our pleasure to welcome you to your beach house.
Pets are allowed conditionally and only after consultation with the owner. Pet Cleaning of $100 per pet.
This property has a 30 night minimum stay requirement.
Permit no: STR18-0766 - Pets must be pre approved by owner and there is a $100 per pet Charged by Housekeeping Service.
- There is a 10% TOT Occupancy tax for the city of Dana Point May not be included in AirBnb pricing and must be paid prior to check in.
- ID required at Check In.
- If you choose to use the Smart TV's to log into various streaming networks (Netflix, HBO, Amazon, Hulu) it is your responsibility to log out of the applications prior to check out. Stay Coastal will not be held responsible for any use of the applications that have not been logged out from.
Please keep the house clean upon check out.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Gym
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Dana Point
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Lantern District, a neighbourhood in Dana Point. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mission San Juan Capistrano, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove State Park. Ocean Institute and Orange County Natural History Museum are also worth visiting.
Is Newly remodeled Lantern village home, excellent for entertaining pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Newly remodeled Lantern village home, excellent for entertaining?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newly remodeled Lantern village home, excellent for entertaining on 26 May 2026 start from £716, 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 at Newly remodeled Lantern village home, excellent for entertaining?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Newly remodeled Lantern village home, excellent for entertaining?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Newly remodeled Lantern village home, excellent for entertaining?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Newly remodeled Lantern village home, excellent for entertaining located?
Located in Lantern District, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lantern Bay County Park and Dana Point Harbor. Doheny State Beach and Dana Wharf are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Ken was easy to work with and answered all of my questions. The house was amazing. It easily equipped are large family. It's centrally located and an easy walk to the beach. I would definitely come back my next trip to California.
Christi M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Roland J.
14 Sept 2018
Beautiful property filled with amenities
Everything was great for our sales retreat with five bedrooms. The owner anticipated our needs and we didn’t lack for anything. The 70” flat screen TV in the main room worked perfectly for our meeting. Sonos sound system throughout the home. The 2nd floor deck and fire pit made evenings very enjoyable. I’d highly recommend this property.
Roland J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you very much for your great review! We hope that you decide to stay with us again in the near future and have a great day.
Thank you again,
Stay Coastal
Ken Piloti
Thank you Ken for making our stay such fun. The house was clean, well equipped an in a great location. We stayed with 4 other couples and everyone had their own bedroom and the 3 bathrooms were shared. We walked about 10 minutes to Dana Point harbor to get the ferry to Catalina one morning. Another day the girls drove to Fashion Island for some shopping. The kitchen was so well equipped we had breakfast each day and celebrated a birthday with a big seafood dinner one evening. We sat around the fireplace on the patio each evening and had snacks and drinks. There was a stack of blankets by the door for our use on cooler evenings. We were able to park 3 of our cars in the driveway-it was a little tight but we made it. Quiet street with very little traffic going by. There was no view of the ocean but we were on the hill overlooking the city.
We all agreed we would stay again. Thank you Ken.
The upstairs was very nice and updated. I didn’t realize that the upstairs and downstairs were separate with no connection on the inside. I would have preferred not having to go outside to get between the two. Other than that, Ken was great and very easy to contact. The house was clean. It was nice.
The property was perfect for a large family. Has everything you need and more. The downstairs has no air conditioning, so it was really warm in the evenings. Had to open all the windows, which some don't have screens. The house is close to everything. I would definitely stay again.
Teresa M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
FATIMA C.
4 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Dana Point staycation
Checking in was impossible you will get the instruction and app at around 4 pm that day.
Property manager does not call you back nor response your email..
Casa Manzanita is a beautiful property. The location and view are lovely and the house is beautiful yet livable. The kitchen is very well stocked. I did not need the extra supplies that I am accustomed to bringing. My family really enjoyed our stay.
Came down to meet up with a few friends for a 3-day beach trip. Property was clean and very accurate to the listing. Came with all the amenities we needed, including beach towels and a few chairs. Check in was easy and we had no problem with the smart locks. Overall 5/5 and would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
•Second bathroom tub clogged from beginning of visit, making it impossible to get rid of the sand
•Neither oven works at all
•Downstairs is way too hot with air conditioning not sufficient
•Outdoor fireplace does not work at all
•Water pressure in master bathroom is very poor
• Lighting in both bathrooms is very poor, they were both dark
•Beach tent does not work at all.
•The air-conditioning was not connected at all downstairs.
•The downstairs bathroom is infested with ants.
•The door app that was used to open and lock and unlock the door was very frustrating and difficult to use.
•My daughter got bug bites in her bed in the master bedroom bed every night
• Overall, cleanliness was not up to par
We loved this house! We rented both units for more space. Everything was clean and everything was provided that we needed. We had my parents and our 3 kids. the kids used the lower unit for their hangout space.
Ken was great! we had a few issues w the lock but he took care of it. We’d definitely go back!
This house was amazing! The beds were comfortable, the house was spotless, and the speakers are amazing! The house literally had everything we needed. I will be staying at this house again. Thank you so much Ken!
On the surface, this looked like the perfect rental for our family reunion, but the lack of basic needs ( a working oven!) ruined our stay. The fact that the “last tenant had the same problem” only rubbed salt in the wound.
We went to buy all the groceries to cook Christmas dinner in the “gourmet kitchen” only to find the thermadore oven didn’t work and the grill didn’t work (on day 2 of our 7 day stay). We called Ken who did respond within 2 hours and told us it would be very expensive to get someone in on Christmas to fix (not my problem!). He then brought over 2 “air fryers” (think toaster ovens) and a full propane tank for the grill. By Thursday (day 4), we point blank asked Ken if he was giving up on us. Finally, late Friday (day 5) the oven was fixed enough so we could use it (Jerry-rigged, no fire danger there!!!).
Sadly, the air-fryers tripped the circuit several times and we made our way in the dark rainy night to circuit box to flip it back. (Again, fire danger?) Ken continually pointed us to the downstairs unit kitchen but that oven had smoked and set off fire alarms when we first used it. (3! Fire hazard hat trick!)
The garbage disposal stopped working on day 6 and by that time we gave up caring. Ken came early on our check out day (the guest book says noon checkout) and asked if they could clean early.
Basically, a kitchen to look at but not cook at! If you don’t want to eat in and cook, this is a good property for you. Otherwise we found it subpar for what was advertised.
Wonderful space for large groups. 10 of us fit comfortably. Great living and cooking space.
Gobind S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Starlee S.
28 Aug 2019
Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Lantern Village
We rented one property and were then told on the day we arrived that it was double booked and were offered a different property. Neither property looked as good as what was on the website. Ken did try to make things right and gave us a 10% discount on our stay. The property was adequate for our stay but not what we had expected. The 2 condo like properties we rented were well stocked. There were cleanliness issues and the property was not cleaned mid-week like we asked for. Issues were addressed and Ken was responsive.
This home was the perfect size and layout for our family of 8 adults. Great gathering space both inside and out and a gourmet kitchen like no other! Perfect location- so close to the harbor, restaurants and beach. The beach chairs, towels, umbrellas were key for us as we spent a lot of time at the water.
Ken was fantastic- responsive and helpful.
Will definitely stay again next time we are in OC.
Our group’s stay was fantastic at Ken’s beautiful home! The property was clean, stocked up with all necessary supplies, and within walking distance to everything Dana had to offer. The property also had beach towels, beach chairs, and much more at our disposal which was very convenient!
Caleb B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for staying with us !
We hope to accommodate your future trips.
Best,
Stay Coastal Team
I took a trip with my family in the summer and stayed at this property , we had such a wonderful time and so happy to stay here. It was so clean and has a lot of space for everyone. Ken is very nice and easy going. I’m glad to choose this place for our vacation. We’re definitely come back again.
Nhu M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Evan M.
13 Mar 2019
Very nicr
Ken was easy to work with - great place and location
Evan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
patrick m.
18 Jan 2019
Excellent place to stay with family!
We flew out our eastern family members to join us for an early Christmas in CA. We had 9 guests and all slept comfortably throughout the rooms. The rooms were well appointed with all amenities needed, including robes, and the bathrooms were meticulous in amenities, including shampoos and mouthwash. The service was outstanding. Any question we had, they would answer the text or email within minutes and take care of any request.
We would definitely stay here again.
Cheers.
patrick m.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Juliana M.
9 Jan 2019
Great Family House
Ken's place is lovely, easy to access and with all the amenities that you need for a very comfortable stay. Christmas 2018 will be remembered as a great family gathering in a fantastic home!
Juliana M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Denise A.
19 Aug 2018
The perfect place to have a family reunion!!
We enjoyed our stay, and most of all enjoyed a very warm and cozy atmosphere to host a family get together. Ken and Noor were very attentive to any requests we had, and made us feel welcomed. We will definitely recommend and stay at Manzanita home again !!!
Denise A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Audrey W.
4 Jul 2018
Ken and his house live up to expectations. Great house and location
We had a large group, the main house is very spacious and deck provides open space feel. The lower apartment was perfect for our needs.
House is walking distance to harbor and beach.
Great experience and would definitely rent again.
Thank you Ken!
Audrey W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
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