Apartment

Whale Rock House (Beach front, 1st floor) STR#14-0073

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A cozy room with a view of the beach, featuring wicker furniture, a round coffee table, and a sofa with patterned cushions.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, a white stove, and wooden cabinets.
A beachside lounge area with sun loungers, umbrellas, and a grill.
A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a window, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Capistrano Beach Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Dana Point, CA
  • Place, Capistrano Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Poche Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pines Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

+2
6 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Dana Point

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Capistrano Beach, a neighbourhood in Dana Point. Mission San Juan Capistrano and Los Rios Historic District are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Doheny State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park. Ocean Institute and Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks and whale watching.
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Dana Point, CA

What's nearby

  • Capistrano Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Poche Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pines Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Day Use Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Group Campsite - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 12 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kawamata Seafood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Olamendi's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sunsets Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale Rock House (Beach front, 1st floor) STR#14-0073 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whale Rock House (Beach front, 1st floor) STR#14-0073?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale Rock House (Beach front, 1st floor) STR#14-0073 on 3 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,076, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Whale Rock House (Beach front, 1st floor) STR#14-0073?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whale Rock House (Beach front, 1st floor) STR#14-0073?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale Rock House (Beach front, 1st floor) STR#14-0073?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whale Rock House (Beach front, 1st floor) STR#14-0073 located?

Located in Capistrano Beach, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Capistrano Beach Park, Doheny State Beach and Lantern Bay County Park. North Day Use Beach and Dana Point Harbor are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a property with a vintage look from the fifties. It is cute and absolutely clean. The patio has a fantastic view with the waves lapping close to the home. You can sleep or relax with the ocean waves and also the sound of the train passing by. Delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a truly amazing place. The owner was very cool, the parking was a breeze the house was just perfect the location couldn’t be better. I will absolutely book this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Perfect stay… mahaloFrom the whole kauai hui…
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun with the Beach

It was great to stay with such proximity to the beach. The hosts were very responsive and asked us if there was anything we needed during our week-long stay. Home is a little dated and the kitchen is very small, but none of that mattered for our stay. We were very comfortable and had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

cute place on the beach

The place was nice right on the beach. A little dated and beach access did not have steps other than that no issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, wonderful neighborhood and close to shopping and amenities. Parking was on site. Property could use some updating, but our kids made good use of the boogie boards and surf boards. Felt like a private beach. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location, great overall rental. Clear instructions for all access and friendly communication. An awesome firepit was provided along with fire wood, but apparently the neighborhood takes issue with its use, so that was the only hiccup. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect 70's Style Beach House-As Advertised

The house is precisely as described and depicted in the photos. Located on a private beach on a guard gated road between Dana Point Harbor and San Clemente, Whale Rock is a great place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Great location, great house. I already miss the sounds of the waves crashing on the beach. The host was great and very helpful. We will be back. Watching the sunset every night was awesome. We loved this long weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!!

Awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect, perfect, perfect

Had an amazing experiences. Two families, 4 kids, 13-16. Great location, firepit is great, being right on the beach is epic. Host was easy to communicate with throughout and he had great recommendations for anything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach escape

This quaint beach cottage could not have been more perfect. We got to wake up and go to bed with the ocean waves each day. Enjoy a fire on the water and plenty of space for our family to stay comfortably. An extra bonus was a neighbor dog, “Tucker,” who came to visit us daily for some pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and communication

My son and his friends stayed for three nights. They reported that the property was “perfect” - great location, clean, loved the beach access. They also played golf while there and loved that the course was about 10 mins away. Christopher was excellent at communicating regarding check-in and any other questions we had. My son already wants to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Views that take your breath away

This was the perfect place for our family gathering. We all relaxed while enjoying the view. Some boogie boarded. Some flew a kite. We all took numerous walks on the beach. The house was well-equipped with everything we needed. It had various areas for conversation or to just relax. Good vibes.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just as we expected

Great Stay. Chris is a great host. We had a problem with the fridge and Chris responded within minutes of my message. He took great care of the situation and I look forward in coming back again. Thank you Chris! Mary
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Classic California beach house on a legendary stretch of coast where our family hosted our daughters 17th. Plenty of cozy spaces to spread out. Incredible place to sleep with the crashing waves. Very safe and private neighborhood. A waterman and beach goers dream. Fully stocked kitchen and beach toys. Ocean front fire pit, grill and patio space. Already pondering our return. Host was fast and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly

My husband and I and our 3 adult children had a wonderful stay. Plenty of room to spread out , a wonderful, peaceful vibe in the house and stunning views. The home was dated but we loved it! Had minimal feel but also felt like home and we were able to relax and enjoy in a special way. We had an amazing time. Shared some good meals and smores on outdoor fire pit. The bathrooms were spacious and the home exceeded all our hopes. So grateful for this family experience together.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house, although vintage from the 70's, was more than we expected. It is kept up quite nicely, extremely clean, and all the comforts of home are there for you. Dana Point on the beach is amazing. This is the third home we have stayed in. The mattresses on the beds were great, the kitchen although small for more than two people at a time, had everything you needed and it was so organized. We didn't use the back bedroom but it had 6 bunk beds. The patio with the waves and views are amazing. Although there were only 2 of us, there is plenty of seating area for a large group. Only two bathrooms. We will come again
All pictures from the patio where we were sitting on the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for a peaceful beach retreat

The best part of this stay is the location. You will feel like you are getting away from it all even though restaurants and groceries are minutes away along with excursions out of Dana Point Harbor. The property opens up to a patio that is right on the beach with a fire pit to enjoy the sound of waves and cool evenings. The kitchen is little small but there is room for dining and gathering in the two communal spaces along with another small living room off the kitchen. The bathrooms are clean, one older and one updated. The bath linens are amazing and they even include toiletries like shampoo and conditioner. The two queen bedrooms are small but nice. The bunk bed room is perfect for a large group to have 6 beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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