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Beachfront Family Vacation Destination - Lasting Memories at the Beach

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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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
Living Room #STR21-1209
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
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Doheny State Beach
  • Place, Dana Point Harbor
  • Place, San Clemente Pier
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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 some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dana Point Harbor and Shorecliffs Golf Club. 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

  • Doheny State Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Clemente City Beach - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Dana Point Harbor - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Casa Romantica - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • San Clemente Pier - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunsets Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rapport Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬7 min drive

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 a 10-minute walk of Poche Beach and Capistrano Beach Park. Doheny State Beach and South Day Use Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 102 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location, right on the beach with wonderful sand and even some surfable waves. Tons of room, well-equipped kitchen. Everything was set up well for our party to enter the gated community. Altogether a great place for our get-together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Griselda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time staying at a beach house, awesome experience and the house had just about everything we needed. We felt safe, nice gated community and the kids loved the house... We will do it again...Owners were very nice, gave us our privacy at all times...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ali o.

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

Amazing location and host

Cute beach cottage right on the sand in Capistrano beach. Older home but clean and maintained. Also, tons of beach toys, firepit, bbq, bikes, etc… Location is right between San Clemente and Dana Point. Easy parking right in front. The host lives next door and is available if you need anything, very nice and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Beautiful Setting

Very nice cute beach house directly on the sand.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Great location

Listening to the waves every day and night and having 24/7 access to the beach was amazing! Everything was clean and tidy.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Lovely beach house

We had a great get away at this beach home over the holidays. The owners were extremely kind, very helpful and responsive when we had questions. The location was absolutely perfect for the kids to play on the sand, boogie board, beach walls and bonfires in the evenings. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a beach get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

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

Niki M.

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

Great hidden gem

We loved our time at this beach cottage. It was clean and provided a welcome retreat after long days at the horse show in SJC. We will be back for sure next year! Nancy and David were great to work with and I can't recommend it enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roz E., Laguna Niguel

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

Seaside relaxation

The beach sunrise and sunsets are refreshing. The house is comfortable and well stocked. Owner is very accommodating and attentive. Great location. My Granddaughter calls it “our pretend Hawaii house”. We normally Travel with the family to the Islands a couple times a year. Mahalo Nui Loa. Dave and Nancy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

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

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

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

Lauri F.

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

Family Spring Break 2022

We are so thrilled with our stay at Nancy's beautiful beachside home. We live in Maryland and only get to California every couple of years. Our kids 8 and 10 loved being able to walk outside and play in the sand. The first morning we saw dolphins swimming in the distance. The house was convenient to grocery store as well as restaurants. The kids had surf lessons just up the road at Doheny Beach. The rooms were spacious and the kitchen had everything you could want to make meals. The board games were great and we enjoyed our stay and will definitely book next time we are in California.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Fabulous weekend, wonderful beachfront home!!

From the moment we walked into this beach house we knew we were in for a wonderful few days! The views of the ocean from inside the house would have been great by themselves but then the patio and beach right outside the door, Wow! Everything, and I do mean everything, we could possibly need both for the house and the beach were available. We like to cook, there is everything you need to cook. There were beach chairs, towels and plenty of outdoor seating, right in front of the house, on the beach. And I might add that it is a private beach. One of many highlights of staying here was the bonfire on the beach! The hosts could not have been more gracious to work with, thank you Nancy and David! We definitely plan on staying here again, this property far exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can't beat the location! Any home on Beach road in Dana Point is going to be amazing. Like most homes, no AC but we were here in the beginning of August and had no problem with heat. The upstairs bedroom got hot in the middle of the day but we were out doing stuff anyway and didn't need to be up there and there were plenty of fans available to cool off if needed. Nancy and Dave are great hosts. Very responsive and helpful. Nancy mailed me back some personal items I had accidentally left behind, which was so sweet of her! We had the best time eating on the back patio with the one of a kind ocean view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

margherita d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is amazing. The owners respect the privacy and they are very helpful and kind. We ll come back for sure . Best place ever been Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect. The kitchen was stocked with all the essentials. The beach access is perfect because you can still play and lay out in the sand during high tide. They had everything you would want for the beach available. There were plenty of fans to move the cool ocean breeze at night. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

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

Perfect get away

Our family absolutely loved this property! We plan a beach trip every year, but this was our first time at this proprty. Such a beautiful home with everything we could possibly need. Dave was easy to get a hold of to answer any questions and Nancy was lovely and helpful. Kitchen was well equipped, furniture was comfy and the outside seating was amazing. We traveled with my young son who is on the spectrum and I truly appreciated the patio with the heavy plastic to block sand access if needed. They truly thought of everything! Hoping to make more memories in this beautiful home next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

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

Family wedding

Property manager was amazing to work with! The house was well represented by the website and was perfect for my family. Great memories and hopes to revisit.
Evening surf
Beachfront
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Perfect and quaint beach bungalo

Great spot right on the sand. Couldn't ask for a better location . Our hosts were attentive and very nice people. The home is an older beach bungalow style and we love that vibe. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George P.

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

5 Stars! Perfect Beach Getaway

We had a fantastic stay at this beach house! The place was very well stocked with everything we needed, from kitchen essentials to beach gear. The views were absolutely stunning. The hospitality was top-notch too; the hosts were welcoming and made sure we felt right at home. Nancy was right next door and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend for a relaxing, family beach getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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.

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