Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat

Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Dining
Dining
Smart TV, DVD player, toys, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(64 Ratings)

Apartment in Dana Point, CA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this apartment rental

For 2025, we re-imagined The Sand Dollar to provide our guests with a more modern, comfortable and enjoyable luxury retreat. Our complete renovation starts as you enter through the welcoming Dutch door, a new dining island, coffee bar, and open space for gathering around a meal. The new kitchen is complete with new cabinets with under-counter lighting, appliances, utensils, cookware and dinnerware ready for your favorite family recipes. The living room includes custom furniture, comfortable swivel chairs, large screen QLED television. All rooms have dimmable overhead lighting that can be adjusted to fit the mood of the day or night.

The entirely new baths include vanities and showers encased in glass. Large electronic mirrors can be adjusted for brightness and color temperature as well as anti-fog. The full-size front-loading washer/dryer tower will make laundry a breeze and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the entire space is pleasant for bare feet and easy to keep clean.

The main patio has been transformed as a casual gathering area for enjoying alfresco drinks and dining. The smaller patio is a quiet retreat for a coffee at sunrise or book in the late afternoon. Both bedrooms have new beds and ample storage in the built-in closets. The master bedroom includes a new king bed with Nectar mattress, wall-mounted TV to stream movies and favorite shows or catch up on news or sports. Each nightstand includes multiple charging ports to refresh all your vital electronics. Ceiling fans will help keep everyone comfortable with remotes to customize circulation for each room.

High speed secure internet Wi-Fi is provided throughout. YouTubeTV is provided with over 100 national and local channels as well us unlimited recording of your favorite series or sporting event. Both TVs are ready to login into any streaming service that you frequently use.

The Sand Dollar is a perfect beach getaway in the best location in California. Stroll out the door and you are a short 8 minute walk from beautiful Strands Beach. You will find chairs, umbrella, drink cooler, boogie boards and sand toys you can take with you to the beach. In addition to our updates, Strands Vista Park also continues to evolve. Walk over and enjoy the new paths, updated Veterans Memorial and picnic tables. (Sadly, the funicular elevator is out of service indefinitely.) Make sure you schedule a few evenings to enjoy the great Pacific Ocean sunsets.

The complex also has a large family pool heated year-around as well as large hot-tub. The nearby shower makes it a great place to rinse off and cool down after a day at the beach. An alternative adult-only hot tub is also available in the complex. We also provide a covered parking space and many guest spaces are also available. Our place is a lower unit located on the ground floor.

You are in the perfect location in Southern California with fabulous dining, artist galleries, shopping, golf and sport activities awaiting you in Dana Point and nearby Laguna Beach. A few options include a visit Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney, Legoland, San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, The Getty Museum, San Clemente Pier, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Queen Mary at Long Beach, Catalina Island, Birch Aquarium, San Juan Capistrano Mission, and Laguna Beach with numerous art festivals and shops. Locally in Dana Point you can enjoy many new restaurants, outdoor summer concerts and movies, golf, whale watching, water activities and shopping at the harbor, the Ocean Institute, Bluff Top Trail, Marine Life Refuge, and many parks…Creekside Park and Heritage Park are two of our favorites.

It has been gratifying to see our renovation plans become a reality. We hope you come and enjoy all the changes at The Sand Dollar for many years to come!


Note: Our complex has changed the policy requiring a 30-night minimum rental. Please contact me directly to discuss any flexible options help meet your travel needs.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(64 Ratings)
Summary of reviews
Guests raved about the great location, well-equipped unit, and accommodating owner Todd. They enjoyed easy beach access and the comfortable amenities, making it a perfect getaway.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
Location the best! Unit nice, owner has great communication and response.
10.0 / 10.0
Apr 2024
This is our second time staying at The Sand Dollar. Todd is very helpful with questions or issues. The condo is very comfortable and clean. Great location, able to walk to town and Marina.
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2023
Great location.
10.0 / 10.0
Apr 2023
Unit is great! Had everything you need for a enjoyable stay. The best feature is the location - across the street from the Strand, easy drive to Dana Point Harbor, main street. Pool and hot tub are nice too! We will be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2023
We loved the open kitchen and living room! Lots of windows with great plantation shutters! The condo owner. Todd was very accommodating! We will definitely come back for a return visit!
8.0 / 10.0
Sep 2022
Too bad it had no A/C, for it was really damp at night, and not much breeze, being on the first floor. Nice hiking trails all around the property, some towards the beach, others with spectacular view for many miles. Functional Kitchen. Need to get your own TP and paper towels.
10.0 / 10.0
May 2022
Beach Paradise
Beach Paradise
We stayed at the Sand Dollar condo for a month. It was truly a wonderful experience and we will definitely return. From the beginning, Todd was a great communicator and responded quickly to inquiries. When had an issue with the door lock, he immediately contacted the handy man, who was there to fix it very soon. The property itself was perfect! The condo unit was clean, tastefully furnished, with a well equipped kitchen with some spices, and beach chairs and toys. The grounds are also beautiful and the swimming pool offers a nice area to soak up some sun and read a book. The condo is right across the street from the beach (we walked there almost everyday and enjoyed many a sunset), within walking distance to the Lantern District and a short drive to Dana Point Harbor. The area offers so many things to do--Catalina Island, shopping and eating at the harbor, hikes at Crystal Cove state park north of Laguna Beach, and trips to historic towns of San Juan Capistrano (don't miss touring the old mission) and Old Town in San Diego. We also took day trips to the beautiful Channel Islands National Park and Joshua Tree National Park. We didn't want to leave Dana Point and our condo--it was so lovely and relaxing. Everyone was very nice, friendly, and helpful. A great spring get-away for us.
10.0 / 10.0
Nov 2021
A Wonderful Vacation
A Wonderful Vacation
My husband and I had the best time at the Sand Dollar. The condo was clean and very well equipped. The location, so close to The Strands Beach, was ideal. The owner, Todd, was available if we needed him, but all went well. I would definitely recommend this property. We hope to return next year.

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Dana Point?

The average price for a rental in Dana Point is £232 per night. This rental is £94 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat. Enjoy the water!

Is Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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