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Rejuvenate your spirit with a barefoot walk in the surf and sand

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A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating and a view of the ocean.
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by hills and a clear blue sky.
A swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a row of houses.
A stone sign with "NIGUEL BEACH TERRACE at Sand Beach" written on it, indicating a hotel or resort location.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Salt Creek Beach Park
Sleeps 6•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dana Point, CA
  • Place, Salt Creek Beach Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Salt Creek Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Monarch Beach Golf Links
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Rejuvenate your spirit with a barefoot walk in the surf and sand

Monthly rentals only. New bath vanities and all new kitchen in March, 2012. Elegant, charming two bedroom holiday rental with CA king bed plus bath. 2nd bedroom has queen bed and bath and patio off bedroom. Located on 2nd floor and peek a boo ocean view. Squeaky clean and light and breezy location. Dana Point which is known as the most romantic city on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, is located exactly mid-way in between LA and San Diego on the ocean side of the Pacific Coast Highway. Great family room with new TV and dinning table for six. This condo has your family name on for your family vacation. You provide the romance, we provide the rest. Walk just steps down a gentle walkway to the finest sandy beach in sunny Southern California, for your outdoor enjoyment. Close to restaurants, galleries and boutiques at the Dana Point Harbour with 2500 yachts. Take the family to Disney Land one day, the San Diego Zoo the next and Universial Studios next.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 619251
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Dana Point

Located in Monarch Beach, a neighbourhood in Dana Point, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Dana Point Harbor and Pelican Hill Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Doheny State Beach and Treasure Island Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider Montage Laguna Beach and La Ventura Event Center. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Dana Point, CA

What's nearby

  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Salt Creek Beach - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dana Point Preserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dana Strands Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Monarch Beach Golf Links - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 15 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Truly Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Young’s Beach Shack - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bear Coast Coffee - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Rejuvenate your spirit with a barefoot walk in the surf and sand have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Rejuvenate your spirit with a barefoot walk in the surf and sand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rejuvenate your spirit with a barefoot walk in the surf and sand?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rejuvenate your spirit with a barefoot walk in the surf and sand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rejuvenate your spirit with a barefoot walk in the surf and sand?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rejuvenate your spirit with a barefoot walk in the surf and sand located?

Located in Monarch Beach, this condo building is steps from Salt Creek Beach Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach. Salt Creek Beach and Dana Point Preserve are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

Love, love, love

We loved our stay at The Nest. It was cozy, very clean and complete with everything we needed. Just a short walk to the beach and into Dana Point. The owners were so attentive and took care of our every need. I would highly recommend this condo and hope to return soon myself.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
It is a JOY to us to have such nice people enjoy our Beach Nest. Thank you for making and sharing memories in our condo and Dana Point.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurent N.

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

Best "Beach Nest" in Dana Point

What an amazing July and August in SoCal. Great condo, great weather so close to the ocean on The Strand. Unit has everything you need. Shirley and Rick are great hosts. Stop looking. Rent their Beach Nest.
Stayed 61 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2022
What fantastic guests!!!!!!!!! They took care of the condo as if it were their own.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

maria r.

First Class Everything!

Thank you Shirley and Rick for making our trip to Southern California a memorable and relaxing one!! To any visitors considering this unit, your search should end with this unit. The furnishings are luxurious yet comfortable. The condo is very clean and well stocked. The owners, Rick and Shirley provide you with just about everything you can think of or dream of. Appliances are new and top of the line. Washer and Dryer actually made doing laundry less of a chore. More than anything however, Rick and Shirley are very attentive and quick to answer their phones if there are any issues or questions. We would have booked the unit again for our trip in July but its already booked - and now we know why!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
It means a great deal to us to have such a nice family who come to our Beach Nest to make family memories. Thank you for being a part of our Nest family. We want you to feel welcome in the condo and also want you to feel like it is a home and not just another rental. You are the type of family we want to be in The Nest. Please do return again. Many Thanks, Rick and Shirley
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

It really is a home away from home!

I agree with the other renters, it was great staying here at the Nest. We were there for over a month and liked it so much we even looked at places for sale in the community. We'd definitely come back. Even though it was a horrible heat wave during September, while we were there, and there is no ac, it's surprisingly tolerable with all the doors and windows open. We only had two semi rough nights, but understand that was with very odd temperatures of over 98 degrees. It was just my hubby and myself there, so it was a nice quiet time. You will have some neighbors around, but for the most part, they are very respectable and quiet. You do get some odd weekend renters there off and on who aren't used to being quiet and that can be interesting. It helps to use your library voices around there, unless you'd like your neighbors to be part of your conversation. Everyone has their windows open, most of the time. The owners of the Nest are a pleasure to deal with and really keep the place up to their own standards as they also stay their part of the time when not renting out. The place is every bit as lovely as the pictures describe, they keep it very clean and it's a great place for folks like me, that like it hypoallergenic, non-smoking and pet free. I think if you are a respectful and quiet vacationer you will be very happy here. The beach is beautiful and quite a walk down and quite the walk or run up (think steep and long) if you are in very good shape. I walked it, hubby ran it. lol On the weekends from Sept-May you can take the funicular back up the hill from the beach and it does run all summer. Side note: Angelina's is a great pizza place in the area, they are from Italy and make true Italian pizza, right on down to the imported flour, espresso and other items. It's hard to write this review because we want to go back, and it's funny I feel oddly protective of the owners so treat them right! :) They're good folks and they'll treat you right.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the kind words and for being a part of our Nest family. We hope our guests will make special memories and make the Beach Nest their home during their stay. It is a joy for us to make new friends with our guests in the condo. Thanks for taking such good care of the condo too. Hopefully, you will return to our NEST.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Martha N.

Great Vacation Rental.

This condo had everything I could have needed for cooking or baking. It was stocked like my home.Thank you Shirley and Rick for putting so much thought into what people would need. Very clean and beautiful location. We stayed here a month last year and it was very nice. Thank you again for sharing your home with us. Pete and Marti
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Rick and I are sooooo appreciative of the guests like Pete and Marti who can enjoy the condo and make family memories in our Beach Nest. It means a lot to us to have families who take such good care of the condo too. Thank you, Pete and Marti, for being part of our NEST family. Rick and Shirley
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

Deluxe condo at Dana Point

The Beach Nest is by far the best vacation rental we have stayed in. Its location can't be beat for touring the many attractions in So. Cal. including access to the beach. The condo was immaculate with many upgrades including granite counters, wood floors, high ceilings, and comfortable beds. The owners have thought of everything. Shirley and Rick were a pleasure to work with and were prompt in answering any questions that I had. We look forward to returning to The Beach Nest.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Smash Hit!

This condo is a SMASH HIT! You would be hard pressed to find a condo like this one-----squeaky clean, beautifully done----the master suite a true delight with a new bathroom, a kitchen equipped with all the extras you could imagine, a living room so very comfortable, two porches on which to relax and enjoy an evening, beach within sight for some awesome sunsets, excellent restaurants close by, trips to Disney, a snap, the wonders of Laguna Beach just up the road with it shops and restaurants---try C'est La Vie for a real treat---just charming. Dana Point, while being close to the action, has an atmosphere that is quiet and relaxing----just how you want to end the day. The owners, Shirley and Rick, are a pleasure to work with and their Beach Nest shows just how much they care. We have been renting on vacation websites for years, all over the country and found this one to be in our top three! YOU CANNOT GO WRONG! Mary and Mike Panczyk Mt. Lebanon, PA
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you to Mary and Mike for coming to our condo. It means so much to us when our guests become friends too. Thank you for taking such good care of our Nest. We hope your family made special memories. Rick and Shirley Johnson
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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Felt like coming home...

The beach nest has every thing you need to have a comfortable holiday: fully equiped kitchen; nice living room and fantastic bedrooms and bathrooms. We've spend a lot of time at the balcony also. The condo was fully equiped (from hair dryer to towel - Shirley provides everything). The area is really nice!!!! My son also enjoyed the private swimming pool. Dana Point is a good location if you want to visit places like Disneyland, Universal Studios and Sea World. Because Dana Point is located right in the middle. We really hope to come back one day!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A PERFECT VACATION HOME WAITING FOR YOU!

This is your home away from home. No detail is overlooked, from the beach accessories for fun in the sun to maps and directions for local restaurants and attractions. The beds are a perfect 10 to sleep on, and the kitchen rivals any gourmet cooks home. Just a few steps from the beach entrance where you can view nightly sunsets or just sit on one of the two patios and sip wine and listen to the ocean- you won't be disappointed! Owners are very accommodating and professional. We took our 3 college children and everyone agreed it was the best family trip we have ever taken.....
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10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

Wonderful and relaxing experience

We stayed at this property for one week and felt relaxed and comfortable from the start. The local area and environment was very clean and well maintained, people were friendly and welcoming. Location to the beach was fine and only a short stroll - the beach and ocean were great. The condo was spacious enough for our family of four, we enjoyed using the BBQ and pool and sitting on the balconies in the evening. Dana Point was a lovely area and we were pleased to have chosen this part of southern california. Shirley and her son Derek were more than helpful and all contact and transactions were efficiently and quickly followed through. We would highly recommend this property to any other interested family thinking on visiting the area. Thanks again guys and hope to be able to visit you again soon. The Lavelle family - Nottingham, England
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous beach front property.

The home was excellent. 2 bed, 2 bath, directly across from strand beach. It has great access to the pacific coast highway as well. We stayed for 2 months and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! I would stay again in a heartbeat.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Home from Home in a Gorgeous Location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Beach Nest; Shirley is a lovely lady and really thought of everything to make us feel at home during our stay! We found the condo to be exceptionally clean with very comfortable sofas, reclining chairs and beds. Our only recommendation would be to replace the pillows which we found lumpy, and perhaps provide additional pillows for those who like more comfort. There were plenty of towels, beach towels, beach chairs etc. We were impressed that Shirley had even thought of providing shampoo, conditioner and body wash in our bathroom - luxuries that you wouldn't expect with many vacation rentals. The location is exceptionally quiet and relaxing, which was just what we are looking for in a vacation property. Just a very short walk to Stands Beach which was simply beautiful! Ralphs grocery store is just a 3 minute drive away and if you provide them with the condo telephone number you will get a nice discount on your groceries (thankyou, Shirley!). Be sure to eat at Schwak's Beach Grille, only a short walk away, their food is superb and fresh with an excellent variety - try the fish tacos or veggie burger and you won't be disappointed! We would certainly recommend staying at the Beach Nest; it is the perfect vacation property for a relaxing and quiet vacation with close proximity to a lovely beach.

About the host

Hosted by Shirley Johnson

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My husband and I live in Iowa "most" of the year. We have family in Dana Point , so we bought our Beach Nest in 2007. We feel fortunate to be able to escape winter in Iowa and love our walks on Strand Beach. Such a perfect location!!!!!!!!!

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to beach. Great restaurants!!!!!!! Between San Diego and LA.

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