This little spot is a gem. It's a quiet area of the condo complex. It's close to everything in Dana Point & the surrounding areas--easy access to major highways. And across the street from Salt Creek Beach Park... beautiful area to walk & see the sunrise/sunset... The owner, Mike, is quick to respond and pleasant to work w/. I've stayed at this unit before so it's become like my 'home away from home'. Has everything one needs including fast internet service (so working while I was there was not an issue), washing machine & dryer & all the comforts of home. I highly recommend staying here if you are coming to the area..

I spent almost two months of a "working vacation" at this property before relocating to the area. This unit is in a very quiet back part of the condo complex, and the parking space is right outside your door (super easy unloading/loading). I ended up loving this area so much that I relocated here to another unit in the front part of the complex which has a lot more noise. The unit had everything I needed for my stay, was close to stores/restaurants, and was within walking distance of restaurants/coffee shops. The ocean is across the street (just outside the complex), down stairs or the funicular. The beach area was perfect for a morning walk (there are a lot of trail options in Orange County). The owner provided all information ahead of time and was responsive throughout my stay. I would stay here again if/when I move out of the complex. Thank you, Mike!

My husband and I had a wonderful time at Mike’s condo, we were sad to leave :( Mike was very easy to reach and responded immediately to any question we had. The condo is so spacious we couldn’t believe it and it has so much storage which made moving in and unpacking easy! The location is more than AMAZING! Its walking distance to the beach so going for a morning or evening walk or run was so wonderful! And its walking distance to all the restaurants in town which was one of the best parts!! We will definetely be back!!

Property location to beach park was spectacular. Condo is very good size for a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom. Complex is well maintained. Owner was very responsive to calls and text messages concerning aspects of the stay. Condo is 35 years old (built in 1982) and although furnished and appointed well, the age of the interior could use updating and refreshing. Overall a most pleasant and enjoyable experience.

I spent several weeks at Mike's condo and it was awesome. It is a quaint, cozy & warm home in a quiet part of the complex...and the bonus--parking was within 'steps of the unit' (awesome!!). There was plenty of space (drawers, cabinets, closets) to spread out my stuff. The decor is 'simple elegance'... The kitchen had all the appliances, utensils, pots/pans, dishes, etc. that one would need... The internet had good service--I was able to work from the condo without any issues.. TV was a large screen TV-- perfect for viewing... The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was clean & had enough space on the counter (as well as drawers) to put things.. It was great to have a washer/dryer right there in the condo... Across the street was Salt Creek Beach which had amazing sunsets... enjoyed those almost every night... The pool & Jacuzzi are very nice as well... If you're looking for a place to rest your 'bones' after a long day in LA or San Diego or at the beach or just around Dana Point or Laguna...look no further --- Mike's condo is the perfect spot.

Thanks again for the use of the condo ,We enjoyed the location walk over to the beach and enjoyed the sunsets .We also like the closeness to Dana Point and Laguna Beach. The place ws clean and tidy with all the necessary linens. And kitchen stocked well the necessary I em to cook and with.

We stayed here for 6 months in Nov 2016 and found this place to be amazing. The condo was clean with all the amenities. The only nuance was the very poor to non-existent network signal for cell phone (Tmobile). The furnishing was adequate, however would have preferred to have a TV in bedroom and a loveseat/small couch in the living room. Will definitely come back here again.

I spent six weeks staying at Mike's condo and I had a great time. The condo is very quiet, has everything that you might need, has great internet service, and a very comfortable bed. It is located right accross from Doheny beach and a couple of blocks from Salt Creek beach, which are two of my favourite beaches in SoCal. Dana Point is a great town half way between Los Angeles and San Diego, so you never run out of things to do. The process of renting the condo couldn't have been easier and I got my security deposit back right away. I look forward to renting this condo again in the future.

Number of pieces of furniture 10, including a dining table, 4 dining chairs, a sofa, a recliner and a bed. No tea table. Quality? THE loeest and cheapest. Rugs are not clean at all. The vacuum cleaner did not work. I asked the owner to replace it. His answer was, "I have no money." After a series of my cmplaints he brought a used one to replace the one out of order. This house is most poorly furnished. It is as if the owner charges at the same rate as his neighbors which atr far better furnished. This house cannot be recommended.

Great location to experience the attractions of Southern Calif. Good walking trails, restaurants available within walking distance. The unit is 2 blocks from the beach on the ground floor with a parking spot about 10 steps from the front door. I was impressed with the cleanliness of the place, how well stocked it was, and how quiet the neighborhood was. I would definitely rent it again.

We loved staying here! Clean, comfortable, well equipped living space. Great dinners at Salt Creek Grille, and maybe too many tacos. The Strand is a gorgeous beach, great swimming, beautiful sunsets. We could walk there, and the steps just helped with those tacos! One if us is a surfer, and we could also walk to Salt Creek! And it was fun to check our some other surf breaks, and taco shops... Mike makes it all so easy. We will come back.

We had a GREAT time staying at this condo--it perfectly fit the needs our our family of three. Nothing too fancy pants, which is perfect when traveling with a 3 year-old, and an absolutely fabulous location. The walk to the beach was lovely (great views and beautiful sunsets) and proved to be quite fun for our little guy (pretty mosaic pictures and cool little star fish sculptures). It was fantastic to have beach towels, chairs and basic sand toys on hand as well as a huge washer and drier right there. It was super easy to set up this stay and Mike was quick to respond to a few questions I had. We received our deposit back promptly. We got a great bang for our buck and we would stay here again at the drop of a hat. The beach equipment and handful of sand toys on hand made it

I came out from TX to see friends and family and enjoyed my stay at the condo very much. The location is perfect to get to and from Dana Point and Laguna Beach where there is so much to do. The beach was absolutely wonderful and the pool was a nice treat. Thank you Mike for making the process very simple and professional. I received my deposit back in record time. This is a perfect little condo to rest and enjoy.

We really enjoyed our month long stay at this condo. We settled in just like in our own home. The area is safe and quiet. Except for the first unseasonably warm week during our stay, open windows and doors kept us very comfortable. The location is ideal for viewing the beach. There are many steps to the beach however. And the funicular wasn't running most of the time we were there. But just one exit down on Pacific Coast Highway at the Salt Creek Park the descent to the beach is much easier. Mike made it very easy to reserve and refunded our deposit quickly after leaving. Dana Point has many attractions and restaurants within a very short drive.

My wife and I had a month to work from "home" wherever we wanted. We came to Dana Point looking for a comfortable place to work, nice weather, etc. This place was perfect. We couldn't have envisioned a better trip. The bed is comfortable, the kitchen is functional, the place is clean. And the location is amazing. We often walked down to the city or harbor for meals (go to Stacks for breakfast!). The ocean at nearly all times and the weather was typical southern California perfect. We will seriously consider going back in the future. The process of obtaining the unit, check-in and check-out was very smooth. Using the online rental payment system through VRBO gives you a nice piece of mind.

We only had 3 days notice to book a week long stay in the Dana Point / Laguna hills area and there were only a few VRBO available. Mike was very responsive to both my emails and phone calls. The condo is just as advertised and you can't get closer to the beach in this area for the price Mike is asking. My wife woke up and ran along the beach (including the winding staircase there and back) each morning which allowed her the introspective time she required while I played with our 18 month old baby in Strand park (one minute walk from the condo). Everything was clean. We never saw a single bug. We only heard some noise above us one evening. The area was safe, secure (several police patrolling the area throughout the stay) and quiet. We arrived, stayed and left without contacting Mike (sorry Mike we intended to thank you personally). We felt like we owned the condo for the week. Great stay, Great price, Great location, we loved it. (Great for folks that don't like stairs as well - ground floor)

This was a great stay for my husband and myself! The descriptors and pictures are on point. We flew in from the East coast and had the most perfect weather for several weeks in late January 2014. The beach is gorgeous and truly is not even a 5 minute walk from the condo. We walked on Strand Beach for 3 miles of exercise, several times a week. The views are breathtaking! We picked this condo because it’s ½ way between San Diego and LA. We were able to get to both areas in about an hour. Temecula Wine Country is also about an hour away. Excellent wine and fun! The local scene is great too…Dana Point, San Clemente, and several other beach towns are a short drive. The condo was nice for the 2 of us. It was super being on the ground floor. We didn’t have to bring any linens. The kitchen was outfitted nicely. The good-size TV, DVD player, W/D in the condo were all above-average amenities. The landlord was very accommodating. Nice to work with. I would highly recommend this condo and landlord. We would gladly stay here again.

We had an amazing time in California checking in on Christmas Day. Mike was awesome to work with and the condo was everything he advertised. We even met the local orange tabby, (cat that is) Simba! The walk to the beach was great exercise and the weather was perfect. Mike's condo was clean and homey. He answered all of our questions and was quick to reimburse our deposit, which was very much appreciated. We will definitely be back. Happy New Year!

This is a comfortable and quiet place. While the beach is not steps away, it's very close to the property. You need to plan about 15-20 mins to get to the beach if you have small kids. The access to the beach for strollers is via funicular which operates during weekends and holidays in winter months, this is a blessing. The condo itself was cozy & very clean, with all possible utensils, baking trays and even has beach chairs. Mike was excellent in answering questions. He was prompt in follow through and in refund of deposits. we'll be back !!!!

The unit was perfect for us. We were able to spend some time each morning walking on the beach and climbing up the 164 stairs was not so difficult that we ever felt the need to use the tram (we are in our early 60s). We needed a place for a week so we could spend time with our son and his fiancée as we all made the last minute arrangements for their wedding. The unit was exactly as advertised and so much better than staying in a hotel for about the same cost. The new firm king size bed was so much better than what we usually must endure at a hotel. The complex is conveniently located near the usual amenities and was less than a quarter of a mile from the Chart House, where our son's wedding and reception were held. We were a little nervous about sending in our payment but the way HomeAway has it set up made it easy. Mike was great to work with throughout the entire process and responded very quickly to our questions.