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Beachfront Family Vacation Destination - Lasting Memories at the Beach

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Beach View from Large Patio
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Street View from parking area on the street  #STR21-1209
Living Room view. Sliding door walks out to the patio #STR21-1209
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Looking into the Dining Room from the Patio #STR21-1209

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dana Point, CA
  • Dana Point Harbor
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Clemente Pier
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Doheny State Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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

Property manager

Nancy & David Proodian

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack n Play upstairs closet-HighChair upon request
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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

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.
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Dana Point, CA

What's nearby

  • Dana Point Harbor - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • The Coach House - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Casa Romantica - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • San Clemente Pier - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Doheny State Beach - 13 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 18 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Asada Cantina + Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kawamata Seafood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunsets Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Family Vacation Destination - Lasting Memories at the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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, Poche Beach and South Day Use Beach. Doheny State Beach and Shorecliffs Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 89 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
Excellent Stay
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ohana Festival Gem!
Six friends and I came to Dana Point for the Ohana Festival and were thrilled to find this gem of a beach cottage! It’s clean and has so much room. The patio and beach area is beautiful. The owner went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed being here! Don’t think a second more - just book it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terese S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Beach Stay for Elopement!
We had an amazing stay in this beachfront cottage! The owners were responsive and communicative at all times for questions. They graciously allowed us to stage a small elopement ceremony on the beach directly in the sand in front of the property. With a photographer and officiant, we were 7 people total. It was perfect! The cottage is cute, clean and comfortable. It is an older property on the ocean, so it has vintage vibes and “character” as well as modern amenities. They provide anything you could possibly need! Instructions were clear. Loved the quiet and safe community. Thank you to Nancy and Dave for being wonderful to work with. We want to return for all our wedding anniversaries! I wish I could post photos of our amazing ceremony and beach photo shoot here, we have had so many friends and family asking how we scored such an awesome location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Teresa B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
A place that needs major repair and reburbishment
I booked this for 1 week in July as part of my 80th birthday celebration with family, cost of $7000. It was a very bad experience. Brief summary: very rundown overall; torn living room cushions; food remnants behind furniture and under cushions; mold in bathroom showers; dust and dirt throughout; rickety bunk bed for child; kitchen toaster worked only one side, many other problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Getaway!
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, private, safe, well equipped
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Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on the beach!
We had the best relaxing time! The house was great for our family of 8. It is a little dated inside but we spent so much time enjoying the beach. The owner Nancy lives next door she was very sweet and helpful. The dishwasher was broken when we got there and she had it replaced with a new one the next day. The house is very well stocked with everything you’d need. Plenty of kitchen things and tons of towels, beach towels and beach toys. The garage is full of bikes and being a gated community there is very little traffic so it’s very safe for riding. There is a train track that runs behind the home, you can hear it but it’s not bothersome at all. All of the sand in the yard was replaced while we were there and it’s very soft to walk on and play in. If we’re ever in the area again we would definitely consider staying here. Thanks for the great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet 16 weekend
Had a great stay for our daughter’s 16th. Perfect amount of space for 5 kids and 2 adults. Would book again! Communication was perfect. Sand toys, fire pit, bikes, sand and sun….couldn't have asked for anything better
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beachfront
Our time was great. Right on the beach!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maritza K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
This gem offered an amazing stay for my family. Its has all everything you need to a beach vacation or a getaway. The weather wasnt great to go into the water, but overall had an amazing time. The beach and the sand in the back is a little rocky and great for kiddos to "dig" and build sand castles.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring beach getaway
A great 8 days. The beach house was just what we needed. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beach
great porperty
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach getaway
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

rio c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
The location is amazing and the house was perfect. We stayed to celebrate New Years and everything was perfect. Thanks for sharing your property with us. John and Rio C
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunset views!
The house offers great views and sounds of the Pacific Ocean. It is clean, has plenty of amenities and the property manager was responsive when we needed her. We were there in October when the tides were up, so couldn’t walk on the beach from the house. Also, my daughter could hear the train rush by in the evening from her room, but otherwise it was a perfect beach vacation for the two of us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anvesh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Excellent location, great host and wonderful stay.. will come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th anniversary
This is a wonderful place to stay. It was quiet and the security steps made me feel very safe. My hosts were very accommodating to all my needs. They have equipment for every thing you could imagine doing. I would recommend this location for people of all ages. You can find something to do and rest easy at night while listening to the waves. Thank you Nancy for allowing me to visit you wonderful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Courtney T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family trip!
We loved our stay! We knew when we booked the home that it was an older home, so that was no surprise to us. But even though it’s an older home it was comfortable, clean and was just the right amount of space for our family. Our intention was to be able to enjoy the ocean views, spending most of our time outside, so quite honestly, the home being older and slightly outdated did not bother any of us at all! Me, my husband and our 2 year old slept in the upstairs bedroom and it was plenty of space & even had space to spare. The upstairs bedroom has a view of the ocean from the bed, and it also overlooks the front courtyard and the road (Beach Rd). We definitely heard the train (and it does literally shake the room) but that also didn’t bother us! Our 2 year old thought it was awesome being able to see & hear the “choo-choo trains”! We stayed for 3 nights & cooked most meals there. The home had all items needed in order to cook/grill. Unfortunately, we ran out of propane in the middle of grilling, and there was not an extra one in the garage, as we were told, but we were able to finish cooking the chicken in the oven and it was a non-issue. We did let the owner know via private message that the propane ran out, and that there was not an extra tank, so I am sure that won’t be an issue for the next group of visitors! If you are looking for a cute little beach house in a safe, quiet gated community, then look no further!! Our family had an amazing time & plan on returning!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent view!
We had a great time! The location was amazing, and even saw dolphins from the back patio!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruben R., Covina, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful beach house with amazing views!
Thank you for our host for providing a wonderful experience. The beach house was the perfect size for our group of adults staying the weekend. The beach house comes fully equipped with everything needed for a great stay! It came clean, comfortable and accommodating. Our favorite area was the outdoor patio and beachfront access to our own private beach! We enjoyed the bonfire area, patio tables/chairs and the fishing we were able to enjoy right from the house. The community where the house was located was clean, safe and allowed for enough parking for our family members. The town of Dana Point and San Clemente were great areas to visit. We will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice - very cozy accomodations - felt at home
Felt right at home, if home had its own beach! Plenty of beds for the kids. Grill worked, fire pit was great for roasting marshmallows. Ate outside and ate inside. The bedrooms were very comfortable, slept the first night with the sliding door slightly open to hear the ocean! Owners were friendly and helpful. New dish soap and sponge were left for us, and the place was very clean. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family vacation
spent a few days here with our kids. beautiful view, access to the beach was good other than a little bit of drop to get down to the water but not that big of a deal. kids enjoyed some of the bikes available to ride. Had a little trouble with internet but owner responded quickly. Overall no complaints and would be happy to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to wind down
We enjoyed our stay & the generosity of the beautiful mid 50s lady who ensured we had everything we needed - thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
our experiance at Capristrano Beach
Everything worked out great! Will be going again next year.! The experience was smooth. The owner lived next door and we left a silver trinket and she found it and packaged it and sent it back to us. What great service and degree of caring.! Do not hesitate to go to this place! AusiMark
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, Peaceful.
Just the sounds of the waves was worth it, waking up to the waves and ocean view. Cottage steps from sand and water. Wonderful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nancy & David Proodian

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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.

Languages:

English