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On The Sand In Capistrano Bay

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From the Beach
Stairs to the beach
First Floor Lvg Room
Pano North and South
First Floor Deck before Trex

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 204300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Dana Point, CA
  • Doheny State Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • The Coach House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dana Point Harbor
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

On The Sand In Capistrano Bay

Ocean front. No Sunday checkouts and no pets. The house is built on the beach, and has 8 bedrooms and 5 baths in a duplex style three story house. Licensed for twenty guests and seven cars. The House can be split into the sand level rental (3 bdrs, 2ba) and the Upper Two Floors rental (5bdr, 3 ba). Wake up to the water. The sound of the waves at night, and the views are unforgettable. The house is well appointed, but it’s a beach house and it’s not super luxurious.

Weekly only Saturday to Saturday in the summer.

The house is located in a gate-guarded community on Capistrano Bay, one mile south of Dana Point Harbor. The harbor is an easy walk/bike ride away, and is terrific for restaurants, jet ski rental, fishing trips, whale watching and the catalina express. Dolphin pods frequent the bay in front of the house, and you may be lucky enough to be a part of their day! We are 35 miles south of Disneyland, and 55 miles north of San Diego.

Beach Level Rental:

This rental is on the first floor with three bedrooms, and sleeps 6. Two kings and a full. It has a full Kitchen and Dining Table for six. A fireplace is in the living room, and a there is a deck on the sand with a BBQ. A Washer dryer in the garage and linens provided. City of DP Permit: STR19-0969

Upper Two floors Rental:

This rental is on the second and third floors with a spectacular master suite on the third floor. Open your eyes to breaking waves and endless views. Relax, read, exercise, enjoy. Four bedrooms on the second floor are perfect for two families. Each two bedroom set can be closed off and is ideal for adults with children. City of DP Permit: STR19-0968

Bed Detail:

Sand Level Rental:
Beach Level -- Sleeps 8
* Master Bedroom - King
* King
* Full.
* Living Room
* Kitchen

(Parking for 3 cars)



Upper Two Floor Rental:
5 bdr, Sleeps 12
Second Floor - king, king, queen, twins
Third Floor - Master Suite with King and fireplace
Living Room
Kitchen
Fireplace

(Parking for 4 cars)

Keywords: 8 bedrooms 5 baths On the Beach!

Property manager

Lee Maddocks

Languages

English
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Amenities

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Dryer
Outdoor space
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Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No additional guests over 20
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave used sheets and towels in a pile in a bathroom, and turn off house fan at the thermostat. Thanks for staying!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We do not allow Sunday checkouts as We cannot get cleaners on Sundays. We have seven parking spaces approved by the city

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: No additional guests over 20
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

Located in Capistrano Beach, a neighbourhood in Dana Point, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Mission San Juan Capistrano is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Doheny State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park. Ocean Institute and Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Dana Point, CA

What's nearby

  • Capistrano Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Doheny State Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Coach House - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Dana Point Harbor - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 14 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kawamata Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunsets Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is On The Sand In Capistrano Bay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at On The Sand In Capistrano Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On The Sand In Capistrano Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On The Sand In Capistrano Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Capistrano Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Poche Beach and Doheny State Beach. North Day Use Beach and Capistrano Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Excellant home

The owner was prompt to reply to my messages. Second year we have stayed at this home. Been renting homes on beach road for 28 years, best home and owner
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whit R.

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

Great time

Everything was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

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

Family Time

We had a great time! Grandchildren loved the beach! It was great to literally walk out onto the deck and have it right there in front of us. Loved the sound of the waves at night. Saw a sea lion and dolphins. Great place for our large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

cathy l.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach house

The location is perfect. However, the house needs a deep clean. There seemed to be some communication problems with the host and the gate that made our check-in process a little difficult but it was figured out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarett C.

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

Family get together

We enjoyed the beach house very much. It was so cool to have a place that could accommodate our whole family. The host was responsive to our wants and quickly returned all my questions in a timely manner. The house was lovely. We did have a few issues which can be expected. But all were taken care of. Thank you for a fun time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenneane B.

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

Loved it!

Perfect house for our family of fifteen. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandee P.

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

House is Outstanding!

The house was absolutely beautiful—pictures didn’t do it justice! I appreciated the little touches like dish soap, trash bags, and dishwasher soap being provided. Just a heads-up to bring your own shampoo, soap, toilet paper (only what’s on the roll is provided), and beach towels. Overall, I highly recommend this place! Also, if you have guests, be sure to inform the host, as every car and driver needs to be registered at the guard shack.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

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

perfect vacation destination

thr whole family raved about how relaxing and fun the vacation was and asked to do it again in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Family Vacation

Always a great time! Our host always has things ready for us!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Stayed

Very nice…
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aspen A.

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

Beautiful

Amazing and beautiful place to stay! Right on the water. Great host!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian O.

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

Mr.

Great place, can easily accommodate a big group in the common area, 2 big kitchens
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nathan C.

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

Disappointing and Stressful Stay

I stayed here with my wedding party during my wedding weekend. When we arrived, we followed the instructions to check in with the security gate, and my friends were not let in. We had to spend a lot of time communicating with the host to figure out how to get people past the gate since the security was not operating the way we expected. Eventually, we got to a point where there were no more issues entering, but then realized the property has not been cleaned at all, seemingly because the maid service has the wrong date. They came last minute and cleaned the house well enough and the owner felt pretty bad about it and refunded half the nights due to the mistake. But in the end there was just a lot of unnecessary stress and worry throughout the beginning of the day that put a damper on the weekend. Great location on the water, though kind of an old property that could use some TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Beautiful

Great location, the property was spacious and allowed our 3 families to get together and not feel cramped. Overall just a great spot and appreciated the ease of communication between myself and the property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte F.

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

family time

This location was perfect for our generational family. The home was clean, and the pictures reflected the property. The homeowner was responsive to text messages right away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

family wedding

Great location!! Everything was very nice. Had all we needed and more. Beds are comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Vickie P.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Family Beach Vacation

Great Location and alot of room. We couldn't use beach in front of house most of the time, the tide was too high and rocky. The kids loved the ocean and playing in the waves. Alot of parking and very safe feeling in gated community. Great bike and walking paths to explore. Nice large beach just outside of gated communtiy, was great for family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Family

My family has been renting homes on Beach Road for 27 years. Best communication with home owner and ease of gate access in 20 years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jared K.

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

Beautiful view, dirty house

View of the ocean is absolutely stunning. Unfortuntaely the house was not clean when we arrived. Huge pile of dirty laundry on the doorstep and lots of dirt / sand inside. Sheets were stained, found some leftover trash on the floor, grill was so filthy it couldn't be used. Rent a car if you are going to stay here, there is nothing within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne O.

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

79th Birthday Celebration

3 Generations together to celebrate A 70th BD
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Great place!

Perfect set up for the two of us, the four kids, and the eight grandkids. Secure, beautiful, convenient, quiet (except for us at times!). Just what we were hoping for. We’ll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve I.

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

Lovely Christmas

We had a wonderful time with family. Perfect way to check-off a family “bucket list” idea for having Christmas on the beach. Lee was amazing responding to questions. Would come back in the summer for sure…
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Great for large group

We had so much space, even with a large group. So close to the water and without the large crowds of the larger beaches. Beautiful expanse of the ocean every morning. Fully equipped kitchens with everything we needed as we cooked a lot at the house. if you want relaxing comfort, it’s perfect. Lee was very responsive with advance questions and if we had questions while there too.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Incredible experience!

We had a group of family from around the country coming in for my mother’s 80th birthday. We had such a great time and it was made that much better with the beautiful, spacious, and comfortable setting provided by this house (we rented the entire house for this occasion but could easily rent either levels for future trips in the area). The house had everything that we needed already but the few times that we needed anything or asked, Lee was very friendly and responsive. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle G.

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

Family Reunion

The property is in an excellent location with good access to the beach and easy parking! We rented all three floors and had plenty of room! It was great to have 2 kitchens and comfortable furnishings. We loved roasting s’mores while watching the firework shows in Dana Point and San Clemente! Unfortunately, most of the windows were inoperable or were missing screens, and the carpeted stairs and bedrooms need updating. Overall, it was a great choice for my family and we enjoyed our week at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lee Maddocks

Host profile image
Grew up in Capistrano Beach. I collect historical photos of the area.

Why they chose this property

A vision of Edward Doheny from the 1920's, these homes are very special. Each custom house has a personality and a history that you can become a part of. Staying on Beach Road is an experience one is likely to never forget.

What makes this property unique

It is very rare to stay on a secluded beach in Southern California that the world almanac describes as the world's best climate. This beach house is very close to the water, and the sights and sounds are stimulating.

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English
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