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Castle By The Sea - Dana Point - Permit #16-0537

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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62069 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

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 - Permit #16-0537

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). Dana Point Permit #16-0537

Property manager

Cary Short

Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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
‪Denny's - ‬6 min walk
‪A's Burgers - ‬10 min walk
‪Del Taco - ‬5 min walk
‪Outer Reef - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle By The Sea - Dana Point - Permit #16-0537 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Castle By The Sea - Dana Point - Permit #16-0537?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castle By The Sea - Dana Point - Permit #16-0537?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Castle By The Sea - Dana Point - Permit #16-0537 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 Point Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Teri R.

10 Aug, 2025

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

Great Stay!

The home is beautiful and very comfortable. We all really enjoyed our stay in Dana Point.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne K.

3 Aug, 2025

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

Very cool property with an awesome location! The beach gear and towels were a lifesaver

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor K.

11 Jul, 2025

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.

6 Jul, 2025

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.

16 Jun, 2025

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.

1 Jun, 2025

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.

8 Jun, 2025

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.

21 Jun, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Louise W.

3 Jul, 2025

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

Cynthia K.

6 Feb, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Louis M.

28 May, 2024

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.

2 Jan, 2025

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.

15 Oct, 2024

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

Maria P.

18 Aug, 2025

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

Every aspect of our booking, from the pre-trip communication with Cary to the home was fantastic. The amenities were top notch. Plenty of towels, coffee making options and supplies, as well as bottled water and welcome wine! The beds were comfortable, the showers had plenty of hot water and the decor was beautiful. While the driveway was definitely steep, it was not too long and there really weren't tons of steps as we feared based on a previous review. Certainly, if you have significant mobility problems the assortment of stairs might present a problem, but no issues for us average folks. Cary was great to work with and the location was excellent. Easy walking distance to a number of restaurants, bars and the state beaches. We had family staying at the Best Western which was a 5 min walk, and this was a better dealfor us to have our adult daughter along and get to spend time together when in town for a wedding. We would not hesitate to book here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia D.

5 Feb, 2025

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.

10 Aug, 2023

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.

30 Dec, 2023

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.

7 Dec, 2023

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.

26 Jul, 2023

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.

30 Mar, 2023

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.

13 Nov, 2024

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

Tracy B.

16 May, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

28 May, 2024

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

Verified traveller

20 Mar, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Ken H.

25 Jun, 2024

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

About the host

Hosted by Cary Short

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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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Castle By The Sea - Dana Point - Permit #16-0537

Property manager

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Have a question?

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Dana Point

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teri R.

Great Stay!

Teri R.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne K.

Jeanne K.

10/10 Excellent

Trevor K.

Trevor K.

10/10 Excellent

Dustin P.

Amazing

Dustin P.

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Family get away

Scott D.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

Weekend Review

Nicholas L.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Wedding up the hill

Kimberly K.

10/10 Excellent

Eugene M.

Great Experience

Eugene M.

8/10 Good

Louise W.

Wedding trip

Louise W.