Beachfront Family Vacation Destination - Lasting Memories at the Beach
Charming 2 story beach house. #STR21-1209
This precious gem of a beach cottage offers an outstanding experience in a stand-alone home! That’s right! At the Blue Beach Bungalow, no one is thumping around above you and there's no one to worry about below you. The entire house and property will be your dream home-away-from-home the entire time you are here! Privacy and peace will ease and please you and yours.
Built in 1947, the house was upgraded in the 1960's to accommodate 8 people with an upstairs Master bedroom. Enjoy stunning views up a short stairway to Bedroom #1. There is a large picture window perfect for watching sailboats and sunsets from your comfy, king-size bed. The fresh ocean breeze gently flows through back and side windows. This room boasts a long walk-in closet (large enough for a pack 'n play), shelves full of books and a new 43” flat screen TV with cable & Roku compatibility. Just down the stairs is the Bathroom #1, with a pedestal sink and a bathtub.
The lower level features two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-concept living room/kitchen area with direct beach access to your own private patio from both the living room and the front bedroom. Bedroom #2 is beach front. It includes a master bed a 43“ flat screen TV with cable & Roku compatibility, a panel closet and a sliding glass door leads right to the beach-front patio. The middle Bedroom #3 has two bunk beds (can sleep up to four) is perfect for youngsters. It has a small 24" flat screen TV with Roku compatibility and a DVD player. It also has a small step in closet and easy access to Bathroom #2 down the hall, which includes a shower.
The entire residence can accommodate up to 8 people. Very comfy open layout. The beach directly in front of the house is your own private beach, not shared with anyone else. A moveable fire pit on the sand allows for cozy evenings. The beach front patio is slightly enclosed from the beach. It's fully furnished, with a BBQ, two patio tables with 14 chairs and umbrellas. Enjoy breathtaking views while entertaining with family and friends. The smaller, street side, secluded back patio has a lime tree where, when in season, you can use to garnish your cocktails; great for having coffee in the morning.
The exclusive gated community of Beach Road provides privacy and seclusion not commonly associated with beach-front property. Beach Road in Dana Point, California has the distinct advantage of sitting directly on the beach with the famous Pacific Coast Highway and breathtaking Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train that runs behind the house. Trains usually go by a few times a night and throughout the day. Guests typically say they hardly ever notice it.
Other amenities include: Soft sand off the patio (many Beach Rod houses don't have this) Sand Volleyball Court *depending on sand conditions- high tides washed away part of the post in October 2017 - we are waiting for natural sand replenishment this winter 3 parking spots directly behind plus an enclosed, locking garage Full-size washer and dryer Gas Fireplace USB chargers in all bedrooms Working fishing poles and tackle Two 7 speed adult beach cruisers bicycles Two children's bicycles 4 person bicycle surrey Boogie boards Children's sand toys Pack 'n Play WiFi compatibly California State Parks Pass (allows access to San Ononfre and Doheny State Beaches) - must be left in the house upon departure Easy Access to the Freeway
Relax, surf, SUP, play golf, ride bicycles or run along the coastal bike path that runs parallel to Coast Highway in the back of the house; North towards Dana Point and Laguna Beach or south to San Clemente... all the way the San Diego County Line. Walk the beach, gaze at brilliant starlit skies, or just sit on the patio. Watch the pelicans and sea birds soar just above the water line while dolphins and an occasional sea lion swim off shore. It will be hard not to feel the lost romance of the Southern California Riviera sipping a cocktail on your private beach while watching the sunset over the ocean and listening to the pounding of the waves. No shirts, not shoes, no problem!
Enjoy all the great restaurants in Dana Point and San Clemente. Privacy and seclusion. Security of a gate-guarded community Beach front right on the sand with unparalleled views of Catalina Island from the San Clemente Pier to the Dana Point Headlands. 30 minutes from Orange County Airport, 1 hour from either LAX or San Diego airport.
Enjoy all of our famous theme-parks such as Disneyland (35min), Knott's Berry Farm(45 min), Legoland (35 min), San Diego Zoo and Sea World (65 min) Learning experiences at nearby San Juan Capistrano Mission, Dana Point Harbor Ocean Institute, whale and dolphin-watching. Beach equipment and bike rentals are located nearby in both San Clemente and Dana Point. Dana Point is home to Doheny State Beach and the harbor offers kayak and boat rentals, fishing and whale watching excursions, dining, shopping, sightseeing, as well as Catalina Island cruises. San Clemente offers great shopping down Del Mar to the Pier as well as the new Outlets at San Clemente, featuring over more than 50 stores.
House Rules:
We apologize but we do not accept pets.
The Blue Beach Cottage is located in a quiet beachfront residential community. If you are looking for a quiet retreat to enjoy with family or friends this would be the perfect vacation getaway; great for young children. The beach directly in front of the house is yours!
*The Capistrano Beach is subject to smooth river rocks, which flow down from San Juan Creek. They move up and down the beach with the tides. Occasionally, they move right in front of our beach, but they usually wash away the within a few days. In the past few months, storm surge has washed a great deal of sand from our beach. Thankfully, we have installed a barrier wall to keep sand up near out patio. From there, it is possible to access down a set of stairs to get down to the shore. It's been rocky as of late, so low tide is always best for water play. It's a product of mother nature! We really don't have much say on what the ocean does to our beach.
The entire property is non-smoking. We ask guests who smoke to please do so away from the house.
10% Dana Point City Tax Dana Point Rental Permit #STR21-1209
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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
Please stay on the soft sand directly in front of your home. Do not walk in front of the properties adjacent to the house.
Wood Fires are not permitted (by the city). You may use the gas fire pit on the sand.
Important information
You need to know
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
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 and Los Rios Historic District are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Avenida del Mar and The Shops at Mission Viejo. Consider La Ventura Event Center for a night out or Ocean Institute if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Is Beachfront Family Vacation Destination - Lasting Memories at the Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront Family Vacation Destination - Lasting Memories at the Beach ?
As of 1 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Family Vacation Destination - Lasting Memories at the Beach on 28 May, 2026 start from S$852, 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 Beachfront Family Vacation Destination - Lasting Memories at the Beach ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beachfront Family Vacation Destination - Lasting Memories at the Beach ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachfront Family Vacation Destination - Lasting Memories at the Beach ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beachfront Family Vacation Destination - Lasting Memories at the Beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this Capistrano Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Capistrano Beach Park and South Day Use Beach. Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
In a word: perfect. By far the nicest vacation stay we have ever experienced. Clean, safe, well kept, and comfortable. Beach amenities provided, as well as bicycles for getting around, and a clean laundry area. Host was very helpful, pleasant, and always available. We definitely did not want to leave!
First time staying at a beach house, awesome experience and the house had just about everything we needed. We felt safe, nice gated community and the kids loved the house... We will do it again...Owners were very nice, gave us our privacy at all times...
The place is amazing. The owners respect the privacy and they are very helpful and kind. We ll come back for sure . Best place ever been Thanks so much
Awesome location, right on the beach with wonderful sand and even some surfable waves. Tons of room, well-equipped kitchen. Everything was set up well for our party to enter the gated community. Altogether a great place for our get-together.
Property manager was amazing to work with! The house was well represented by the website and was perfect for my family. Great memories and hopes to revisit.
Cathy G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2025
We're glad you enjoyed your time with your family here at the beach.
Cute beach cottage right on the sand in Capistrano beach. Older home but clean and maintained. Also, tons of beach toys, firepit, bbq, bikes, etc… Location is right between San Clemente and Dana Point. Easy parking right in front. The host lives next door and is available if you need anything, very nice and friendly.
The house was perfect. The kitchen was stocked with all the essentials. The beach access is perfect because you can still play and lay out in the sand during high tide. They had everything you would want for the beach available. There were plenty of fans to move the cool ocean breeze at night. Would highly recommend!
Great spot right on the sand. Couldn't ask for a better location . Our hosts were attentive and very nice people. The home is an older beach bungalow style and we love that vibe. We look forward to returning!
Jeffrey B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2025
We're glad you enjoyed out home. Keep in touch if you want to come back again!
We had a fantastic stay at this beach house! The place was very well stocked with everything we needed, from kitchen essentials to beach gear. The views were absolutely stunning. The hospitality was top-notch too; the hosts were welcoming and made sure we felt right at home. Nancy was right next door and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend for a relaxing, family beach getaway!
George P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2025
We're glad you have such a great time. The beach is heard to beat with friends and family.
The property was perfect and we had a wonderful time. Booking was easy, everything we needed was provided and we loved being so close to the ocean. We would definitely book with Nancy & Dave again.
Victoria W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2024
We're glad you enjoyed time with your family at the beach.
Our family absolutely loved this property! We plan a beach trip every year, but this was our first time at this proprty. Such a beautiful home with everything we could possibly need. Dave was easy to get a hold of to answer any questions and Nancy was lovely and helpful. Kitchen was well equipped, furniture was comfy and the outside seating was amazing. We traveled with my young son who is on the spectrum and I truly appreciated the patio with the heavy plastic to block sand access if needed. They truly thought of everything! Hoping to make more memories in this beautiful home next year!
Amanda V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert C.
24 Mar, 2019
Great place and location. Thanks!
Great place and location. Thanks!
Robert C.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
We're glad you enjoyed the house. Always fun to stay right on the beach!
This house has the best location, that is extremely clean and well stocked for a perfect & peaceful getaway! The house was perfect and the property owners had great communication.
jennifer c.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2024
We're glad you have a wonderful stay. It's hard to beat a charming little beach house right on the sand. Have a great summer.
You can't beat the location! Any home on Beach road in Dana Point is going to be amazing. Like most homes, no AC but we were here in the beginning of August and had no problem with heat. The upstairs bedroom got hot in the middle of the day but we were out doing stuff anyway and didn't need to be up there and there were plenty of fans available to cool off if needed. Nancy and Dave are great hosts. Very responsive and helpful. Nancy mailed me back some personal items I had accidentally left behind, which was so sweet of her! We had the best time eating on the back patio with the one of a kind ocean view.
A great 8 days. The beach house was just what we needed. Thank you for sharing your home.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2024
We're happy you had a great stay.
About the host
Hosted by Nancy & David Proodian
Our family has been renting out the house since we bought it in 1997. I most recently finished with a 3 year long term rental, so getting the Beach Cottage fixed up to weekly standards by redecorating and updating the beach look has been really a fun experience. It's charming enough to want me to stay there myself. I find joy in knowing when people come to the beach for the week, they will thoroughly enjoy their stay.
Why they chose this property
It's one of the best locations on Beach Road. There is soft sand right off the patio. Great for kids to play in while the adults stay on the patio. You also are free of beach rocks, which sometimes are down on the lower level near the water. A lot of properties don't have the upper section of sand as theirs. See what we mean. Check out Google Maps.
What makes this property unique
I love the fact that the beach patio is so very large. We used that patio for one of my children's weddings years ago. It's secluded and slightly separated from the beach. So you can walk off the sand onto the patio. I think you treat it as a huge outside living room. Additionally, the beach in front of the house has one of the largest beach areas, compared to other properties on Beach Road. 2017's storms took away a fair amount of sand from the entire beach, but the Beach Cottage still has a large amount of property level beach sand to enjoy, before walking down to the waterline. In 2020 another storm washed even more sand away from the beach area, but we luckily still have soft sand right off our patio where some houses on the beach have none.