+Front row condo. Steps to sandy beach, sunset, trails. Exclusive Resort+
Apartment in Dana Point, CA
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this apartment rental
Ocean..... Front Row Beach Condo!
Steps to Sand and Water.
This is an ocean view front Condo. (Welcome snacks. $50 Starbucks coffee )
Property.Located in an exclusive area and walking distance to the Ritz Carlton and St Regis Five Stars Hotels and Spa. Ocean is just a few steps down to the sand and water. The Salt Creek Beach Condo is right in front of the beach entrance. Enjoy morning walks and the beautiful sunsets. Fully equipped Condo with all the amenities as your own home. Porcelain tile through out, 2 patios and small porch area.
Family oriented area with activities for everyone.
We provide the Comfort! You provide the Rest!
Located in a resort style area and walking distance to the Ritz Carlton and St Regis Five Stars Hotels and Spa.
This is a Beach Vacation Condo. Ocean and Beach is just a few steps down to the sand and water.
We provide the Comfort! You provide the Rest!
Dana Point is called: ' The Most Romantic Place in the Golden West'
Rent by the month, come and go as you please .
**Testimonials**
Just wanted to let you know that we enjoyed our time at your beach condo. Strand Beach is a beautiful beach and it was nice being so close. While we didn't have the view we had hoped to have, being walking distance certainly made up for it. And we really appreciated the?beach toys, umbrellas, beach chairs, beach towels that you provided. That was great! Our grandson had so much fun playing with all those toys. We all had a wonderful time! The condo was very clean and had most everything we needed.' - Carolyn Corona, CA,
'We really enjoyed the condo in Dana Point. It was a great location for all our activites. Great with the 10 month old with the master bedroom and the private bath. The play pen worked well. Thanks much!' - Jim , Wausau, WI,
'We found this property to be absolutely perfect! We only had to walk across the street to get down to the beach. The neighborhood was nice, the boys LOVED the pool, the layout of the home is perfect - having two bathrooms. I appreciated very much having the laptop that I could use - so thank you for that extra! We were THRILLED to see beach items at the home so we didn't have to buy any extra things and were very appreciative of the toiletries and cleaning supplies. We would HIGHLY recommend this property to anyone. We rented it with my husband, myself, my mom and our two boys and it worked wonderfully! The area is FANTASTIC!! We never had to travel more than 10 minutes away in the whole time we were there. Everything is SO close! We will be keeping this in mind if we visit again. Jon ! Canon City, CO,
'We had a wonderful time. The condo was fabulous, great location and had all the amenities we needed for our vacation. ' - Karin,
'We are really enjoying our stay at your very comfortable condo. Location is great and accomodations excellent. Have managed to find some great eating establishments but we are also taking advantage of the well-equipped kitchen. We treat this place just as if it were our own. Hope to return in the future. ' - Gary, Bloomington, Mn,
'The check for our deposit was awaiting our return home. We appreciate it and the enjoyable time we had in your condo. We felt quite at home and will be happy to recommend your condo to anyone interested in visiting that area. Should we have the occasion to visit again, we will be in touch. Thank you. Paul ' -
'We very much enjoyed our vacation with the grandchildren in California. The weather was great and they enjoyed all of the activities that we were able to undertaken including the beaches, swimming pool, Disneyland and the San Diego zoo. We even took them to the museum at San Juan Capistrano. The annual return of the swallows was one of those early childhood memories of mine, so it was Grampa's time'! Doug, Canada.
'We so enjoyed our stay at your condo. The amenities were ideal for our family of four. It is in the perfect location -- beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, close to Disneyland, and it's not too far from San Diego. The views in Dana Point are spectacular. We took advantage of a whale watching/dolphin watching excursion and ate at The Brig almost every day. We had a great time, and we sincerely appreciate letting us use your condo for our most enjoyable vacation! We will definitely consider renting this condo again. Judie Phoenix, AZ ' - Judie
'Just wanted to let you know that we were Very impressed with the condo. It was so clean and had everything we needed. We will definitely keep this in mind for another time and will pass the word on if we know of anyone looking to vacation in California. Thanks Karen Gvora ' - Karen ,Va,
'It was truly a delight being here! All the comforts of home in an exclusive resort atmosphere! Well-maintained, clean, comfortable and computer access! We intend to return in the future - thanks for making this trip memorable! , LarenOlympia Fields, IL,
'Comfortable condo within walking distance to the beach. We would consider renting again.We were quite comfortable and thank you for the use of your vacation condo. ' - Chris Glenwood Springs, CO,
'I just wanted to drop you a quick Email about the Condo rental. The place was great for our needs, EXCELLENT location, very nice grounds, and so close to the beach! It was also was very clean when we got there. We all really enjoyed our stay there very much and can't wait for another opportunity to visit that area again. Also we also appreciated how organized and professional you were with regards to the rental agreement and how we enter the place as well as how to leave it. After touring much of the Southern California coast from LA to San Diego, I didn't see another location that was nicer than where this condo was located. Also thanks for the speedy return of our security deposit. We hope to be able to come out there again. Best regards, Chris Grant ' - Chris Hamden, CT,
Steps to Sand and Water.
This is an ocean view front Condo. (Welcome snacks. $50 Starbucks coffee )
Property.Located in an exclusive area and walking distance to the Ritz Carlton and St Regis Five Stars Hotels and Spa. Ocean is just a few steps down to the sand and water. The Salt Creek Beach Condo is right in front of the beach entrance. Enjoy morning walks and the beautiful sunsets. Fully equipped Condo with all the amenities as your own home. Porcelain tile through out, 2 patios and small porch area.
Family oriented area with activities for everyone.
We provide the Comfort! You provide the Rest!
Located in a resort style area and walking distance to the Ritz Carlton and St Regis Five Stars Hotels and Spa.
This is a Beach Vacation Condo. Ocean and Beach is just a few steps down to the sand and water.
We provide the Comfort! You provide the Rest!
Dana Point is called: ' The Most Romantic Place in the Golden West'
Rent by the month, come and go as you please .
**Testimonials**
Just wanted to let you know that we enjoyed our time at your beach condo. Strand Beach is a beautiful beach and it was nice being so close. While we didn't have the view we had hoped to have, being walking distance certainly made up for it. And we really appreciated the?beach toys, umbrellas, beach chairs, beach towels that you provided. That was great! Our grandson had so much fun playing with all those toys. We all had a wonderful time! The condo was very clean and had most everything we needed.' - Carolyn Corona, CA,
'We really enjoyed the condo in Dana Point. It was a great location for all our activites. Great with the 10 month old with the master bedroom and the private bath. The play pen worked well. Thanks much!' - Jim , Wausau, WI,
'We found this property to be absolutely perfect! We only had to walk across the street to get down to the beach. The neighborhood was nice, the boys LOVED the pool, the layout of the home is perfect - having two bathrooms. I appreciated very much having the laptop that I could use - so thank you for that extra! We were THRILLED to see beach items at the home so we didn't have to buy any extra things and were very appreciative of the toiletries and cleaning supplies. We would HIGHLY recommend this property to anyone. We rented it with my husband, myself, my mom and our two boys and it worked wonderfully! The area is FANTASTIC!! We never had to travel more than 10 minutes away in the whole time we were there. Everything is SO close! We will be keeping this in mind if we visit again. Jon ! Canon City, CO,
'We had a wonderful time. The condo was fabulous, great location and had all the amenities we needed for our vacation. ' - Karin,
'We are really enjoying our stay at your very comfortable condo. Location is great and accomodations excellent. Have managed to find some great eating establishments but we are also taking advantage of the well-equipped kitchen. We treat this place just as if it were our own. Hope to return in the future. ' - Gary, Bloomington, Mn,
'The check for our deposit was awaiting our return home. We appreciate it and the enjoyable time we had in your condo. We felt quite at home and will be happy to recommend your condo to anyone interested in visiting that area. Should we have the occasion to visit again, we will be in touch. Thank you. Paul ' -
'We very much enjoyed our vacation with the grandchildren in California. The weather was great and they enjoyed all of the activities that we were able to undertaken including the beaches, swimming pool, Disneyland and the San Diego zoo. We even took them to the museum at San Juan Capistrano. The annual return of the swallows was one of those early childhood memories of mine, so it was Grampa's time'! Doug, Canada.
'We so enjoyed our stay at your condo. The amenities were ideal for our family of four. It is in the perfect location -- beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, close to Disneyland, and it's not too far from San Diego. The views in Dana Point are spectacular. We took advantage of a whale watching/dolphin watching excursion and ate at The Brig almost every day. We had a great time, and we sincerely appreciate letting us use your condo for our most enjoyable vacation! We will definitely consider renting this condo again. Judie Phoenix, AZ ' - Judie
'Just wanted to let you know that we were Very impressed with the condo. It was so clean and had everything we needed. We will definitely keep this in mind for another time and will pass the word on if we know of anyone looking to vacation in California. Thanks Karen Gvora ' - Karen ,Va,
'It was truly a delight being here! All the comforts of home in an exclusive resort atmosphere! Well-maintained, clean, comfortable and computer access! We intend to return in the future - thanks for making this trip memorable! , LarenOlympia Fields, IL,
'Comfortable condo within walking distance to the beach. We would consider renting again.We were quite comfortable and thank you for the use of your vacation condo. ' - Chris Glenwood Springs, CO,
'I just wanted to drop you a quick Email about the Condo rental. The place was great for our needs, EXCELLENT location, very nice grounds, and so close to the beach! It was also was very clean when we got there. We all really enjoyed our stay there very much and can't wait for another opportunity to visit that area again. Also we also appreciated how organized and professional you were with regards to the rental agreement and how we enter the place as well as how to leave it. After touring much of the Southern California coast from LA to San Diego, I didn't see another location that was nicer than where this condo was located. Also thanks for the speedy return of our security deposit. We hope to be able to come out there again. Best regards, Chris Grant ' - Chris Hamden, CT,
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Dana Point, CA
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Clean beach condo, convenient location.
4.0 / 5.0
We stayed from mid Dec to end of March. The condo is located in a n excellent location across street from the beach,near restaurants, shopping and walking paths. The floor was poorly cleaned by the cleaning crew when we arrived so I started by cleaning the floor. The owner told me I should have let her know and she would have sent them back to clean it but didn't want to wait. The living room furniture is well used and could be upgraded but adequate.
The kitchen is well stocked. The beds were comfortable and clean. We had a issue and the owner responded promptly and was available to assist for further issues. We had a wonderful winter as we thoroughly enjoyed the beach and the area.
5.0 / 5.0
The place was cozy and had everything we needed. It’s across to Salt Creek and the Harbor was terrific. We had several questions when we first arrived and we were responded to immediately. We would definitely staff there next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Condo was fine for 4 people, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. New washer, dryer, fridge. Kitchen very well equipped. Only needed to pick up wine cork puller !
Location very good. Excellent ocean viewing walking path one minute away. Could walk to downtown restaurants (30 minutes).
5.0 / 5.0
Enjoyed waking up and walk by the beach and looking out to the ocean. The sunsets were beautiful. We did some boat rides in the marina and also visited a concert in the park. The Ritz hotel was a great place to have lunch an watch the waves come in. The best was the cool weather while everyone back home was experience ing 100 degree weather.
4.0 / 5.0
Spacious unit with good parking
The unit was spacious and had almost everything we needed. It could have a pizza cutter and vegetable peeler.
3.0 / 5.0
Dee’s Condo
Dee’s condo is located in a beautiful area! The condo has lots of sunlight and directly across from Strands Beach and the ocean-we loved that!
However, the condo itself could use a little TLC. and attention. We were disappointed that some of the everyday necessities that you would need for a stay, was not supplied. We went ahead and purchased the items ourselves needed for us and future guests.
The neighbors are very nice in the connecting units!
4.0 / 5.0
Best possible location!!
We stayed for nearly 2 months and we enjoyed it very much. The apartment is in the best possible location and the neighborhood and neighbors are wonderful. You have immediate access to the beach and with a short walk you will find plenty of restaurants. Grocery shopping is in reach within 5-10 minutes by car.
The apartment is well equipped. Some of the furnitures are a little dated but you will find everything you are looking for.
The only concern for some of the future renters might be the circumstances that the owner/tenant upstairs takes his DAILY shower at 5.45 am.....sunshine or rain.....Monday or Saturday. They also use the bathroom at least 3 times a night and you can hear them using the bathroom and flushing the water. If you have a good sleep that might not be an issue but I woke up early every day.
The property manager is very responsive and friendly!!
Overall it was a very pleasant stay with no issues!!
5.0 / 5.0
Fun in the sun
A safe, clean place to stay. Great neighbors, location and neighborhood. Convenient to beach, harbor, restaurants, and shopping.
5.0 / 5.0
Love this ocean view retreat!
The location of this unit was perfect for the two of us and for our grandchildren who came to visit. There is a grassy area right outside this lower unit to sit or play on. We are right across the street from the parking lot that overlooks Strands Beach and the furnicular entrance to the beach. The unit is cozy and comfortable with plenty of natural light for a lower unit. The owners were responsive to our needs. We hope to stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Fun place!
This is such a perfect location! The hosts were kind and responsive to any needs we had. Comfy beds, bright lighting, and spacious rooms were perks! We would definitely come back to this place.
5.0 / 5.0
Bliss at the strands
I just want to let everyone know that he was a wonderful host I would recommend this property to anyone that enjoys a beautiful sceneries of Southern Orange County and the teachers are to die for D the property manager was exceptional
5.0 / 5.0
Great time
Fun fun fun
5.0 / 5.0
Comfortable, centrally-located to Orange County activities.
Thanks, Dee, for your responsiveness and hospitality with our stay. We very much enjoyed our time. Your place is cozy, comfortable and very clean. Definitely will consider staying there in the future. Ruthie and Mike
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful Place
Just as advertised. Beach entrance just across the condo. Beautiful sunset from the patio. Beach trail with coast and Harbor views. Nice and quiet at night. Can't wait to return next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Best vacation ever !
Just as listed. Everything was clean and tidy. Great beaches, plenty of good places to eat, total relaxation. Great area to get a workout on the stairs and beach. Sunsets every night. WOW, I would 100% recommend this condo, felt like home. Already reserved next year, cant wait. Dee and Frank, thanks for a great vacation could not have been better. John & Sharon
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous ocean breeze condo!
Many thanks to owners Dee, and husband Frank, for their immediate responsivness to questions upon our arrival. We escaped 2 months of Arizona's summer heat to enjoy the very comfortable open air condo, Dana Point, beaches, restaurants, parks, pool, people, the wharf, two near-by Trader Joe's, and so much more. The condo is well maintained and furnished as well as stocked in a welcoming manner. We hope to return. Thanks so much!. Barbie and Brent...
4.0 / 5.0
Julia wang
Beautiful beach for vacation, nice homey place to stay, I will be back
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent Stay!!!
I stayed at this condo for about 45 days during March and April and loved every minute of it. It is literally right across the street from the entrance to Strands Beach, is very quiet, and had everything I could ever want or need while I was there. Everything in the unit worked perfectly. The ocean breezes blow right through the unit creating a beautiful cool retreat. I would stay here over and over again!
5.0 / 5.0
Very Nice Vacation Rental in an Excellent Location
We thoroughly enjoyed our month-long stay in this condo. It was a very clean unit with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. It had all the amenities we expected and actually exceeded our expectations. It was nicer in person than in the pictures, and 2 of the 3 TVs had recently been upgraded to flat panels. The WiFi connection was good thru-out the unit. We had a couple of minor issues while we were there (trouble with key, Kitchen sink leak), but both were addressed within 2 hours (you can't do any better than that!). The hot water also went out for several hours 1 day and the pool was closed a few days for maintenance, but both of these issues were beyond the unit owner's control and the owner's were very responsive to our inquiries about them. The location is fabulous and you can walk almost everywhere. Overall, the unit is an excellent value for the money. We would definitely come back and stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful vacation rental!
We truly enjoyed staying here for the month of Januray. We especially liked the location, near the beach and harbor, next to a park and bike/walking trail. We used the trail and the tennis courts the most. Our condo was comfortable, clean, well stocked,quiet and has designated parking right outside. Dana Point is a fun community with great restaurants and fun activities. We went to the marina and harbor several times per week. We give Dee and her place our highest recommendation.
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice vacation rental
My family and I enjoyed our vacation in this condo in Dana Point. It was nice, clean with all necessary amenities. The location is very convenient and very close to beach. I recommend this condo for anyone looking for a nice vacation rental.
5.0 / 5.0
Condo Rental Review
Hi Dee,
I sure hope we can become friends/family because we would love to stay at your condo again. It was absolutely perfect, lovely inside and out. All amenities necessary were provided and the location is what we were looking for. Close to my family and beach.
Thank you so very much and we hope you have a wonderful holiday season.
Jim and Jillene Welch
(Carol Schmidts Family)
5.0 / 5.0
Very NICE!!!
This is a 3 bedroom very nice condo with superb views of the beach. The condo is large, nicely laid out and well-equipped. Multiple rooms with beach views. The owner is responsive and easy to work with. Deposit was returned within one week of the stay. I would recommend this place for anyone who wants a great price for a great unit!
5.0 / 5.0
Great condo to rent!
We just returned from our vacation & I had to write a review to say what a great time we had! The location of this condo is wonderful--close to the ocean, beautiful area, great condo complex (nice neighbors), close to stores, easy to freeway entrance, etc. The condo itself is very clean & comfortable. The kitchen is updated and had everything we needed. The bathrooms are large and nicely updated as well. The bedrooms are very comfortable. The condo is better than the descriptions and pictures show. There are 2 couches in the family room, which are not pictured, and which make it much more family friendly. It is right across from the beach entrance and the view of the ocean from right outside the condo is amazing! There are many steps that lead down to the beach, but access is very easy. There were great beach supplies available for our use as well: chairs, umbrellas, sand toys, boogie boards, etc. That was so nice! For those who don't love the stairs, the "funicular" is right there & opened on the weekends and during the summer. We were fine without it! The beach is a beautiful sandy beach with amazing views. We saw dolphins nearly each time we were on the beach! We had everything we needed and no problems. Thank you for your great condo to stay in, it was very family friendly--we hope to be back next year!:)
1.0 / 5.0
Worst Experience!! - Renter Beware!!!
Bottom line is that our rental experience at this condo was completely unacceptable. Instead of a relaxing / rejuvenating vacation we were constantly being contacted by the owner to be the go between to get broken items in the condo fixed. For example:
• Dishwasher was broken the entire visit. We were forced to deal with multiple parties to try to resolve; to no avail. In fact, one day, we lost part of our day waiting on the plumber that left because the owner chose not to pay for his services. However, no one informed us! We shouldn’t have been dealing with this issue at all. It’s the property owner's responsibility to have a manager that takes care of these issues when they arise. We had to hand wash dishes the entire visit.
•Dishes in the cabinets were dirty upon our arrival - GROSS!
*Patio had major hole from water repair that brought repair men in
•Electricity went out 3 times
•Hot water was out for a day
•Ceiling fan in guest bedroom was broken
•No can opener of any kind in kitchen
•Broken hairdryer in guest bath
•No portable crib when we arrived. That was additional wasted time for us versus it being in place as promised.
•I was on the phone with the owner, Frank, or a repair person EVERY DAY of my vacation…sometimes 3 times per day. I don’t think that’s a vacation when I’m dealing with the condo’s shortcomings.
*The crowning moment was when we were singing happy birthday to my husband's mother and 2 repair men joined in. Really? Some vacation!!
I’ve rented many times from VRBO and by far this was my worst experience.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful!!!! A little piece of paradise!!!
We stayed in Dana Point for a week in January 2011 and this was an unbelievable place. Clean, comfortable. Hot tub and pool were great. We walked down to the beach every morning and every evening. Close to everything. It was never crowded. We did the tide pools and the sunsets were the most spectacular that we have ever seen. We highly recommend this place if you want a small slice of paradise and an a chance to get away from the pressures of life. We found it to be very affordable and plan to go back again next year.
4.0 / 5.0
Dana Point
We enjoyed this condo. Nice beach. Check the bars and ask for prices as went from $6 to $2 for a bottle of beer. Nice little shops at the harbor. Easy ride to Disneyland. Would recommend this condo.
4.0 / 5.0
Beach less accessible than it sounds ...
Before we explain about the beach and pool access problems, we would like to say that the unit itself was very good: clean, well equiped (TVs, towels, sheets, kitchen equipment, night lights, etc.) and well proportioned (good sized bedrooms, front room, kitchen, etc.). We had absolutely no problem getting there, accessing the unit, and finding everything we needed (although a plan of the complex in the unit itself would have helped us find the pool and jacuzzi's). There were also lots of information about local attractions and restaurants which also proved useful as this was our first time in Dana Point.
What you need to realise though is that access to the beach is far more arduous than suggested in the description. It is accross the road from the beach access and does allow you to see sunsets over the ocean, but not from the unit (except from one window). Once you get to the beach access point, you have to walk down about 100 steps to reach the thin sandy beach itself. There is a new fanicular railway to take you down the steps, then a steep slope takes you the rest of the way ... but this only runs weekends except in the height of the season. We were not told this despite explaining that we had elderly parents, one in a wheelchair, with us. So, no beach use for them.
When asked repeatedly where the pool was, and how close, we were never given a direct answer. We now know why as the pool is about 300 yards away from the unit, on the other side of the complex, and the nearest jacuzzi and sun bathing area is still 200 yards away. We could get there by walking over flat pavements, but it is still quite a way away. However, once there both are very nice areas, and as it is primarily an 'owner occupier' complex, both are virturally empty during weekdays.
All in all this is a very nice unit and we will not hesitate to stay there again so long as my parents don't want to come too. With no kids, we don't care that the beach is a long hike away, and we are fit enough to get to the pool when we want to. Just bear this in mind when you are planning your trip.
If you like to sit on the balcony looking out at the ocean ... go to a truely beach front property, as this one, while near the beach, has very limited views of it.
The people we dealt with were very helpful (except for not answering our questions about the pool), and everything went smoothly.
Despite the above, we would like to thank them very much for a great holiday condo.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Dana Point?
The average price for a rental in Dana Point is £228 per night. This rental is £104 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at +Front row condo. Steps to sandy beach, sunset, trails. Exclusive Resort+. 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 +Front row condo. Steps to sandy beach, sunset, trails. Exclusive Resort+. Enjoy the water!
Is +Front row condo. Steps to sandy beach, sunset, trails. Exclusive Resort+ pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at +Front row condo. Steps to sandy beach, sunset, trails. Exclusive Resort+?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.