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Castle By The Sea - Dana Point

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62069 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Castle By The Sea - Dana Point

At the southern terminus of Pacific Coast Highway midway between Los Angeles and San Diego. A few miles South of Laguna Beach and 3 miles from Historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. My place is close to the beach with great views, restaurants and dining, parks, arts and culture, dana point harbor, many resorts and golf. You’ll love my place because of the location, the view, the peace and quiet and comfort. My place is good for couples, business travelers, and families (with older children).

Property manager

Cary Short
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 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 to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Jacuzzi on property is not included in rental 2 car limit Street cleaning in the morning on Tuesday and Wednesday AM Text upon departure
Two-Night Minimum Stay

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dana Point

Located in Lantern District, a neighbourhood in Dana Point, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Doheny State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Dana Point Harbor. Ocean Institute and Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dana Point, CA

What's nearby

  • Doheny State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dana Point Harbor - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Coach House - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mission San Juan Capistrano - 6 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 12 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wind & Sea Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle By The Sea - Dana Point pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Castle By The Sea - Dana Point ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castle By The Sea - Dana Point ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Castle By The Sea - Dana Point located?

Located in Lantern District, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lantern Bay County Park and Doheny State Beach. Dana Point Harbor and Dana Wharf are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trevor K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin P.

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

Amazing

Fantastic property in an incredible location. We have stayed here multiple times!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Family get away

Great location- loved being able to walk to beach , parks and marina. Cary was a wonderful host/ property manager. If we are lucky enough to return to Dana Point would definitely try to rent this home again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

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

Weekend Review

Property was exactly what we needed for the weekend. The location was peaceful and welcoming, and the beach being a walk away was convenient. Communication was smooth and responsive. Would recommend for anyone looking to rent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

Wedding up the hill

We went to a wedding at the Catholic Church up the hill, which was Saint Edward the confessor. So convenient and close.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene M.

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

Great Experience

This was our family's first experience using VRBO and based on the quality of the property and owners assistance and courtesy will not be the last. Thanks Cary for a great experience at your beautiful home. :-).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

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

Lantern District Weekend

Property is spacious and well equipped and the location is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Louise W.

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

Wedding trip

Our stay was wonderful and home is very clean and very nice location. 2 bedrooms are pretty small with too big of dressers and hard to manu er with suitcase. Also need an extra chair in dining room for table. Otherwise everything else was excellent and enjoyed having beach chairs and umbrellas and towels for the beach!! I would highly recommend this place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis M.

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

Great weekend stay

Clean house in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris R.

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

Excellent facility

We really enjoyed our stay in Dana Point. Cary did a great job of communicating.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

Great location and house

The house was terrific, location was great, and we really enjoyed our stay. Would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia D.

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

Great Location and Host

We have family in Dana Point and stay in the area often. Love this location even without a vehicle. At most, a 10-15 minute walk to the beach, harbor, grocery store, restaurants and the Farmer's Market (on Saturdays). The house was great and had everything we needed including ample parking. Would definitely recommend and book in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Great place for family

Cary was very accommodating, location to everything in Dana Point was incredible. Great views from the top of the castle!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

R R.

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

Great house and awesome location!

We loved this home. Great layout and short walk to the beach. Enjoyed sitting outside and relaxing. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

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

California getaway

Great place to stay in Dana Point/LA area. Cary was great and the house was too! Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Quick getaway

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Great spot in Dana Point

We had a great stay at Castle by the Sea. The property was great, location was excellent - close to the beach, harbour, shops, and restaurants. We would definitely return here next time we visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savanah M.

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

Annual Stay in Dana Point

For the past four years, we have chosen Cary's home in Dana Point for our business team accommodations. Cary has consistently been an exceptional host, and we anticipate booking with him again in the future. 10/10 stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful

Great communication with the host, beautiful house, and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Wedding Weekend

Lovely well appointed home in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Wedding

As Parents of the Bride we needed a home located close to the ceremony location on the cliffs of Dana Point. We enjoyed everything about the home, I should mention I did get a cardio workout from the driveway- to the steps into the home- to the steps in the home - to the steps to the master suite. For those of you who aren’t used to steps, this might not be the spot for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ken H.

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

Our first VRBO rental

Well taken care of property. Good location. Had all the little things you need
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin P.

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

Amazing

This was our second time staying at this property. The neighborhood is amazing and scenic. It's a walk to Doheny Beach and shops. The house itself is incredible. We will be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay at the “Castle by the Sea.” The house was spacious and well appointed, all as depicted in the listing. It is also in a great location, close to the harbor with easy access to the freeway. We would be more than happy to stay there again on our next visit to Dana Point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry B.

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

Great stay!

Cary was a very good host, making sure we had what we needed and the home was ready. Our stay was flawless, the home is comfortable, a great location, clean and well taken care of. Walking distance to a great Hawaiian pancake house that was perfect for breakfast, especially if you are hungry before heading to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cary Short

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I am a father, digital media professional and love to share the Dana Point experience with others as a host

Why they chose this property

Perfect Southern California location to experience Dana Point and other Orange County coastal cities

What makes this property unique

Fully stocked home that has hosted many groups for weddings, family vacations and business travelers looking for a roomy, comfortable, clean home in a quiet location in Dana Point

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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