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Breathtaking views & a minute stroll to monarch beach, restaurants,and shops.

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A concrete pathway leading to a view of the ocean, with large banana plants and a brick wall in the background.
A multi-story residential building with a central staircase, balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.
A pathway leading to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
A residential street with houses, a sign for 'Nielson Beach Terrace at Strand Beach', and a clear blue sky.
A parking lot with EV charging stations and a covered area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Salt Creek Beach Park

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre

Explore the area

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Dana Point, CA
  • Place, Salt Creek Beach Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Salt Creek Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dana Strands Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 walk in shower sink and toilet

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Dana Point

Located in Monarch Beach, a neighbourhood in Dana Point, this condo is near theme parks and on 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 Crystal Cove State Park. Ocean Institute and Orange County Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Dana Point, CA

What's nearby

  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Salt Creek Beach - 10 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dana Strands Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Monarch Beach Golf Links - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 16 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Truly Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Young’s Beach Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Breathtaking views & a minute stroll to monarch beach, restaurants,and shops. have a pool?

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

Is Breathtaking views & a minute stroll to monarch beach, restaurants,and shops. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Breathtaking views & a minute stroll to monarch beach, restaurants,and shops.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking views & a minute stroll to monarch beach, restaurants,and shops.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking views & a minute stroll to monarch beach, restaurants,and shops.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking views & a minute stroll to monarch beach, restaurants,and shops. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Monarch Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Salt Creek Beach Park and Dana Point Preserve. Dana Strands Beach and Baby Beach 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. 45 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice condo, Nice host!

Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay in Dana Point. Thank you for taking great care of the condo. Safe travels and hope you return next year. Cheers, Martica
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!

Loved the property and the area
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2021
Glad you enjoyed your time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring 2023

Great location with plenty of parking. Close to the ocean and close to lots of walking trails.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We highly recommend this property in Dana Point. The condo was in beautiful condition with a nice ocean view from the dining table. The owner has every appliance you can think of for preparing any meal or beverage. We stayed in this property for six weeks with zero complaints and experienced no negative issues whatsoever. The owner, Martica, contacted us the day we checked in and offered ongoing assistance by phone or text, if needed. The neighbors are friendly and it's across from Strands Beach. We'll definitely be back in the future.Thank you for a wonderful experience Martica.
Stayed 42 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2026
Thank you again for taking wonderful care of the condo. So thrilled that your family was comfortable and enjoyed Dana Point. Looking forward to hearing from you again in the future. Best, Martica
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool ocean breezes abound

The condo is beautifully decorated with all the comforts of home. Superb location for walking to the beach or town. Kitchen is well equipped. Cool breezes throughout! Martica is a terrific host who is super to work with. She takes care to ensure all is good for her guests.
Stayed 58 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. So glad you enjoyed your stay and loved the condo. Hope you return soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Property at a Great Location

We spent a month at this condo and enjoyed it very much. We had stayed there 3 years ago and we have booked July and August next year as well so it's clear we really enjoy our time at the condo and the Dana Point/Capistrano area in general.The community of Niguel Terrace is quite large but the folks are quiet and respectful about noise and privacy. You walk a 100 yards and your on the beach -what's not to like?
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the nice comments. Your family took great care of the condo. Much Appreciated, Martica
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christmas Break

Our stay in Dana Point, CA was wonderful.The condo we rented was quiet,clean,spacious & relaxing.It is located with minutes to anything you want to see or do in Orange County.Renting from the owner was easy & very professional.The photos show exactly what you get.We had only our family (4), however there is plenty of room for a few extra people.When we return to this area again, we would love to rent this condo again!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2020
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I am so glad your family enjoyed their stay. I try to make the condo as comfortable as possible. Hope to hear from you next year. Cheers to the NewYear 2013. Martica
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property

The property was lovely, but we had to leave to get back to Canada on March 15th because of the Corona Virus. We had paid the rent for the whole month of March. I would really appreciate a partial refund!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2020
Hello Elizabeth, So glad you were happy with our condo. Sorry you had to depart early. I will look into the homeaway policy and get back to you. Hope your family is healthy. Thanks again, Martica
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location,location, location!

Our 2 month stay at this Niguel Beach Terrace condo exceeded our expectations in every way imaginable. Martica was an outstanding host from start to finish, quickly responding to any messages. The kitchen was very well stocked with every necessity and the furnishings were comfortable, especially the reclining leather sofa. The ocean views were wonderful, but the BEST feature was the proximity to the Strands Beach "promenade " , beach, and the conservation bluff trails . This is also a very dog friendly community. We hope to return!
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Loved to hear your family was comfortable and happy during your vacation. Thank you for the review, and we hope you return soon. Much Appreciated, Martica Reardon
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful comfortable Dana Point condo

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this condo. The condo is very nice & beautifully furnished & clean. We were very comfortable there for our stay. We had everything we needed to stay. We prepared a full meal & had several family members over for the meal. The location is awesome ! It is situated in a beautiful neighborhood . I love that you can walk across the street & you can walk the boardwalk on the ocean. We have stayed there twice & can't wait to get back there. The owners are very friendly and available by the phone to answer any question to help. We all loved it there! I would absolutely recommend this property.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Delighted you enjoyed your families stay at our condo. Hope to hear from you soon! Thanks for taking the time to give our condo a review. Take care, Martica & Tim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Biggest positive is the place is dog friendly!! Plus the neighbors also have dogs & my boy made friends. Neighbors are kind & friendly. The location is terrific. A 5 minute walk to the Strand above the ocean. We did that at least 4 times every day. The condo faces outward and receives lots of the ocean breeze. We could walk to or drive a few minutes to shopping or delicious food. The space was perfect for the 3 of us. Martica was very available for questions & responded quickly. She was wonderful and yes We are coming back next summer
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay and your family was comfortable. Appreciate your great communication with feedback on your stay. Thank you, Martica
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Location

We enjoyed the peaceful setting and central location for our annual trip to Doheny Beach/Laguna Beach. We will be back next year. Quite surroundings for your morning coffee or evening cocktail on the deck. Kitchen has what you need to prepare a great meal. Comfortable beds and nice furnishings. I'd recommend staying here as long as it's not the week of our annual trip. Beach view, not the easiest beach access but worth the extra effort or just make the short drive. Beach toys galore supplied so you don't have to spend the extra money to rent or buy if you don't already have your own. See you next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you for the feedback. So glad you were comfortable and enjoyed the area. Hope to see you back soon.Martica
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely two bedroom unit close to Strands Beach and downtown Dana Point. We enjoyed the sunset over the ocean every night!
Stayed 29 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2026
Thank you for your feedback on your families vacation. So glad you enjoyed Dana Point and were comfortable staying at the condo. Much Appreciated
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

August, 2021

Excellent stay!
Stayed 29 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2021
So wonderful to know your family liked the condo and the location. Thank you for taking such great care of our vacation home. Hope you return soon. Much Appreciated, Martica
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Near ocean rental

Nice small condo, walk to everything food, beach .
Stayed 59 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2020
Delighted you enjoyed the area and condo. Hope you return soon. Thank you for being a great guest. Best, Martica
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful holiday at a perfect property and location!

My husband and I spent 31/2 months in this beautiful condo, and we were absolutely happy and satisfied with the property. We have rented in Dana Point before, but this property has so far been the best! The place was not only clean and perfectly appointed with everything one would need for a comfortable vacation, but the owner was always attentive, and available for whatever we needed. Thank you Martica, we can't wait to come back again! John and Carmen Toronto, Canada
Stayed 71 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you Carmen. Glad you enjoyed our condo. We really appreciate you taking great care of our property. Looking forward to hopefully meeting you next year. Kind Regards, Martica
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Beach Retreat

I had such a wonderful time during my 30 days in your beautiful beach condo. Everything was clean and very well organized. You were absolutely wonderful to work with and were always on top of everything. You checked in during my month stay to ensure everything was going well and I would definitely recommend your place to my friends and family. Thank you again for everything and I look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you for taking such great care of the condo and for taking the time to post a review. Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself in Dana Point. It is always nice for families to be able to read reviews so they can make decisions on where to stay on vacation. Thanks Again, Martica
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing location and condo!

Fantastic beach, condo, location. Enjoyed taking the free trolley to laguna and the marina.
Stayed 47 nights in May 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Condo stay

I had been planning to write a review and kept forgetting. We stayed May 7-14 2014. We loved everything about the condo, location, and weather was beautiful. I took a chance and planned everything through the internet, and everything worked out as planned. Martica, the owner, was very friendly and easy to get a hold of if we had any questions. The pool area was very nice and my 3 & 5 yr old loved it! The only thing that wasn't clearly stated, was the beach was directly across the street. The beach was across the street, however; very long walk and staircase for small kids. Apparently, there is supposed to be an elevator, but was closed during our stay. The view from the Strand and the beach were beautiful though, so it didn't matter much. My kids enjoyed playing in the pool more than going to the beach anyway. Price was very affordable. I was dissapointed to see that the condo is being rented by the month vs the week now.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you for your feedback. Glad you liked the condo. Hope to hear from your family again. Best Regards, Martica
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Best Vacation Ever!

We loved the condo and Dana Point so much that we booked another vacation at this condo again. We vacationed for just over a month at this lovely condo and the entire family of four was so comfortable and loved the area. The condo was clean, beds were comfortable, and the unit was very spacious and light inside. All the fans worked wonderfully and the kitchen had anything you could possibly need. My family also enjoyed the beach across the street. I would definitely recommend this condo to friends and family. Thanks again and see you next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
So happy your family enjoyed themselves. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I really appreciate it. See u next year. Kind Regards, Martica
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Dana Point !

We were very impressed with area and condo. Fantastic beaches,walkways,shopping all within walking distance. We've never stayed in a condo before always rented private homes but this location was perfect ! Very roomy well equipped and maintained. Privacy was not an issue with upper balconies on either side of Bedrooms that were very spacious and were accessible from just about any room. Owner provided very detailed instructions and was prompt in responding. Would recommend for all types of vacationers
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
I am so glad you loved the location and enjoyed condo. Thank you for the nice review. Best Regards, Martica
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great porpery, awesome owners

Great owner to work with. Condo is lovely. Well-stocked, clean and the larger kitchen makes it seem airy and larger. Top floor location is a plus for ocean breezes and noise level. Back location means less noise, but there is still an ocean view. Patio is great to sit on and enjoy the ocean breezes. Martica was responsive to all of our needs and the deposit was returned within one week. Would reccomend this condo for all. This is the best one we have stayed in to date at this complex. Thanks Martica.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

We (4 adults) had a great stay at this condo. Everything from the furnishings to the decor to the linens made our vacation a good one. The owners provide everything you will need and there was more than enough space for us. It was so nice not to be cramped into a hotel room with nowhere to sit other than a bed. The location was wonderful and there is nothing better than seeing the ocean each time you look out the window. The unit was quiet, well cared for and comfortable. The owner was always quick to answer any questions I had and it was easy to check in and check out. I highly recommend this condo and hope that we will make it back again some day.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing, perfect vacation!

Well... I am not the type of consumer who usually writes reviews however I felt this one deserved one. Martica (the owner) was incredibly responsive to the many questions I had, regarding her property. Everything we spoke and agreed upon, went smoothly and exactly as planned. This place is very well kept, well decorated, comfotable, clean and at a great location. It is across the street from the beach and it has a pool so our kids had a blast! The sunsets from the balcony were incredible. The furniture, the appliances, the beddings, towels, comforters, kitchen gadgets, basically everything you can possibly think of, is of high quality. We would definitely go back there with our family of 4.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Well located, comfortable and clean!

The condo is quiet and is steps to the beach. It is simply furnished and the unit has good amenities and a well equipped kitchen. My sister and I went there for a long weekend and the owner Martica is so nice and easy to work with and kept in touch with me. I will definitely come back to the property. Patricia & Sue
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