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Laguna's Hidden Gem Penthouse 2 BEDROOMS, DEN, Oceanview..Quality Beds, 4 guests

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Sunset view from private rooftop oceanview cocktail, dinner, breakfast deck.
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Sunset from rooftop deck.
Upper deck with table, four chairs and lit umbrella. This is not a shared deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Laguna Beach, CA
  • Place, Victoria Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Woods Cove
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Treasure Island Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Laguna's Hidden Gem Penthouse 2 BEDROOMS, DEN, Oceanview..Quality Beds, 4 guests

License:151682
AUP: 16-2185

Laguna’s “Hidden Gem”. This art-filled, designer Penthouse is owned by a renowned artist, and author Paul Ecke. He lived in this historic unique property for many years. The property exemplifies luxurious contemporary living with warm old-world charm. The ultimate in indoor-outdoor living, it has 2 bedrooms plus a comfortable den looking on to a delightful patio and lush garden. Enjoy the multi zone air conditioning and heating system. The 2 bathrooms are beautifully appointed with all the comforts of home. The penthouse has a private meditation garden patio and rooftop ocean view sunset deck.
Enjoy sweeping ocean views from this prime Pacific Coast Highway location, just two blocks from the crashing surf of Victoria Beach and one block from The Montage, Laguna's renowned resort and spa.

Top-of-the-line kitchen appliances, refrigerator with automatic ice maker, Keurig coffee maker, electric coffee maker, blender, toaster and electric tea kettle with granite counter tops, and black lacquer cabinets, make this home an entertainer's dream. It's garden patio with a propane barbecue and peaceful waterfall provides the perfect setting for either a cocktail party or a quiet evening at home dining alfresco. The patio staircase leads to a rooftop deck with a table, four chairs and a lit umbrella. The sunset deck has panoramic views of spectacular ocean vistas or Catalina sunsets, and soothing ocean breezes. All these amenities await you, from free panoramic wi-fi, fine bed linens, blackout draperies. You will be also be greeted with fresh flowers and chocolates on your arrival.
Truly an ideal location, this luxurious retreat is a hidden gem. Its perched atop Laguna's fine gift boutique, The Black Iris. It is just 2 doors from Laguna's Zagat rated two restaurants, Dizz's which is truly a step back in time. The Drake fine dining, live jazz club.
Walk one block to Laguna's newly renovated shopping center which is home to our largest upscale grocery store, Gelsons, CVS Pharmacy, 3 restaurants, yoga center, hair salon and veterinary clinic (yes, we're small dog friendly.*) in addition, some of Laguna's finest hiking trails are only 1/2 mile away.

So whether you wish to stroll to the Montage for a day of spa services or golf, hike Laguna's vista trails, enjoy Laguna's world-famous summertime Pageant of the Masters, or spend a glorious day on Laguna's world-class beaches this lovely hideaway is your home away from home. A free trolley makes access to all of Laguna' attractions easy! A private parking space comes with your rental, and day trips to Disneyland, Sea world, Legoland and Knotts Berry Farm are all less than 60 minutes away.
We are also within close proximity of Surf and Sand Hotel, Monarch Beach Waldorf Resort Spa and Golf, and Ritz Carlton Hotel. Boating and water sports available in nearby Dana Point Harbor or Newport Beach.

Come discover the luxury of Laguna's hidden gem!
*well behaved, fully trained dogs under 20 lbs. will be considered.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small, well-behaved dogs will be considered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2016-2185, 075214
Property # 421491vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Laguna Beach

Located in South Laguna, a neighbourhood in Laguna Beach, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Dana Point Harbor and Pelican Hill Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove State Park. Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding and Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Laguna Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Victoria Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Woods Cove - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Moss Point Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Treasure Island Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aliso Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 23 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bear Coast Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starfish Laguna Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Harvest - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Laguna's Hidden Gem Penthouse 2 BEDROOMS, DEN, Oceanview..Quality Beds, 4 guests pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Laguna's Hidden Gem Penthouse 2 BEDROOMS, DEN, Oceanview..Quality Beds, 4 guests?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Laguna's Hidden Gem Penthouse 2 BEDROOMS, DEN, Oceanview..Quality Beds, 4 guests on 18 May 2026 start from AU$855, 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 Laguna's Hidden Gem Penthouse 2 BEDROOMS, DEN, Oceanview..Quality Beds, 4 guests?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Laguna's Hidden Gem Penthouse 2 BEDROOMS, DEN, Oceanview..Quality Beds, 4 guests?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Laguna's Hidden Gem Penthouse 2 BEDROOMS, DEN, Oceanview..Quality Beds, 4 guests?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Laguna's Hidden Gem Penthouse 2 BEDROOMS, DEN, Oceanview..Quality Beds, 4 guests located?

Located in South Laguna, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Beach and Woods Cove. Treasure Island Beach and Moss Point Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shan X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, pet friendly with a backyard. Yes, ocean view from two bedrooms and roof deck. Yes, 5 minutes walk to Victoria beach. Very friendly host! Thanks a lot and will come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I dont usually give feedback but this was a stellar experience. The host thinks of the things people ACTUALLY care about, like parking, and convenient check in, he even let me mail a package there and offered to grab it and bring it to me, I could have my little sphyinx cat without paying exorbitant fees, AND the property had an AMAZING ocean view, incredibly convenient ocean access, GREAT neighborhood, excellent hiking, the place has a great vibe, and its much larger in person than it appears in the pictures. He even has all of the streaming apps and accounts so you dont have to sign in to many things....you can just turn on the tv and start watching. I LOVED this place so much I wanted to stay forever. BEST HOST I have had in a VERY LONG time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, the patio was stunning and surrounding area was a dream. Check out Drakes for dinner, a definite must. The hosts were top notch, could not have been nicer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved staying here. The patio/garden area is beautiful and relaxing. Had coffee every morning on the upstairs patio overlooking the ocean. The beds and bedding are to die for. The decor made me want to stay forever. It's a short walk to this little bay on the beach, which was clean and rather private. You will love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place. Beautiful 2 bedroom/2 baths/zen garden and rooftop deck. Nicely decorated and the owners from the Black Iris flower shop are very accommodating. You can walk to restaurants and visit the beautiful beach at the Montage Hotel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2025
Thank you for for being such truely wonderfull, and amazing guests. You are welcomed anytime at Laguna’s Hidden Gem. Paul and Bill
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brock M.

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

Cute little hideaway in a great location.

Very friendly staff too.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

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

Excellent

The penthouse was immaculate and fully equipped with everything you need to stay for a long time. The location is perfect and the views of the ocean are gorgeous. Best place I’ve stayed in Laguna by far.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

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

Had a wonderful time at Lagunas Hidden gem. We especially enjoyed the beautiful zen garden and watc

Would def stay there again!!! Great value and lots of room !!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

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

Great location and very pretty place

We enjoyed staying here very much. The patio is gorgeous! Walking distance to the beach and easy access to shop and restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2021
They were lovely guests and are always welcome at Laguna’s Hidden Gem.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soo L.

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

Laguna Beach cozy Penthouse

My daughters and i had a wonderful "girls only" Spring Break week at this cozy house. My toungest wants to live there!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Danielle P.

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

Great location

This house is very clean and comfortable. Centrally located and to have parking in California is great. The kitchen is well stocked and the beach access across the street is wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Doug C.

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

Wonderful

We had a great stay. Everything was perfect. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Beautiful!

This place was beautiful penthouse. Backyard was a cute little amazing quaint getaway and the roof top balcony has an amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald O.

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

Wedding trip

We were traveling for a wedding at the Montague. This is an excellent alternative to a hotel stay. Very close to this resort. Would stay here again. Would not consider otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rory O.

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

Amazing Spot and Amazing Vacation

Spot is perfect, place is stocked with everything you need, location is amazing, host is awesome and easy to reach. My family with 4 kids stayed and we all had an amazing time! Would 100 percent stay here again!!!!!! <3
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly E.

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

Wonderful!!

We loved staying here. The apartment is beautiful and interesting, AND immaculate. The patio is so lovely and the rooftop terrace is a special treat. The space accommodated our family —four adults and a 19 month old—quite well. The host was so personable and helpful, both before our travels and while we were there! An absolutely delightful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Laguna worth

Except for early morning construction behind us and late night loud traffic our stay was very enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2024
John and his guest were great! They’re welcome to stay anytime. The night traffic was created by Cal- trans doing night repair work on the street. The construction behind was a remodel, that is completed. We’re sorry for any disruption.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Lovely vacation spot!

Beautiful property, has everything you need. We all used the large patio for hanging out by and doing some remote work. And there’s another spot upstairs with a great view. The location is amazing, walk to the Montage, Rubys or the shopping Center with CVS, La Sirena Grill etc. Take the trolley into town and don’t worry about parking. Lots of great hikes right outside your door. Bliss!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2025
Susan and guest were incredible visitors. They are welcome to come back anytime. Really nice guests!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie G.

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

Wonderful stay

My husband and I stayed at the hidden gem for a few days and just loved it. It's in a great location in Laguna. Central to everything. Very cool art and decor. Comfortable beds. Lovely outdoor patio and rooftop deck. Just bring your wine and snacks and go enjoy this lovely place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Valerie and her guest were incredible guests!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

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

A little Oasis

This furnished-with-love penthouse has access to a wonderful hidden terrace, giving you the feeling of having arrived in an oasis! The host is wonderful- very helpful and welcoming. Walking distance from the beach and even downtown Laguna!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Beach Vacation Sancturary

This house truly was a sanctuary by the beach. From our mornings on the zen garden patio to our evenings watching the sunsets from the rooftop deck, it was all so amazing! The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. The location was ideal, with Victoria beach close by and downtown Laguna a short trolly ride away. We are definitely looking forward to coming again! This truly is a hidden gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori S.

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

Great location

Here for a wedding just down the road so location was perfect. Parking spot a plus. Walk to the Drake for great food & music! Property was clean & comfy. Shower in main bathroom was tiny - one of us was not so tiny, but he managed. Back patio very relaxing, though it was quite hot during the day. Communication with host was perfect. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie D.

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

Amazing property next to the water

This apartment worked perfectly for our trip to Laguna! It’s a perfect size for two couples and we easily fit a pack and play for our son in our room. The kitchen is a great size and it has a gorgeous back patio and roof deck that has views of the ocean! It’s a quick drive to the main downtown of Laguna!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbas E.

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

Family visit

We enjoyed our stay. We had to use ear plugs to reduce the road noise while we were asleep. Otherwise everything worked well.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Abbas and his family were great guests. Our property has double paned windows and at times it can be a bit noisy in the front two rooms depending on what’s going on in our popular resort village. This is all stated in our description of “The Hidden Gem”. If you read the majority of the reviews, noise has rarely been an issue. I always tell our guest if you’re very sensitive to sounds (noise) this property might not be your first choice. Our garden and most living spaces our very tranquil. We pride ourselves in our five star property. We work hard to make every quest feel special and accommodated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeeAnn & Ernie S.

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

A gem!

This was a second visit to this hidden gem! It’s a lovely space with a charming courtyard! The location is fantastic … walking distance to some of the best beaches, stores, & shops! The owners are so friendly and welcoming! It’s truly a gem!❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul Ecke

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We love creating beautiful esoteric spaces for guest to experience.

Why they chose this property

Old word charm

What makes this property unique

Laguna’s Hidden Gem is a unique, private property on the Southern California coastline.

Languages:

English

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