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Outdoor dining
TV, music library, video library
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 677 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Dana Point, CA
  • Lantern Bay County Park
    12 min walk
  • Dana Point Harbor
    17 min walk
  • Doheny State Beach
    18 min walk
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    27 min drive

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About the area

Dana Point

Lantern District stay.Your stay at this Lantern District cottage places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Lantern Bay County Park and Dana Point Harbor. Doheny State Beach and Harbor Point Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dana Point Harbor - 17 min walk
  • Doheny State Beach - 18 min walk
  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 4 min drive
  • The Coach House - 4 min drive
  • Mission San Juan Capistrano - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 13 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lupe's Mexican Eatery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bear Coast Coffee - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wow location, near beaches/Harbor, shopping, restaurants, close to Ohana grounds

Charming cottage inspected and licensed by the city of Dana Point. Not a condo/apartment but a house. No adjacent walls. Walking distance to the Harbor/Marina with a great variety of recreational activities, shopping and restaurants. Very comfortable 2 bedrooms/1 bath cottage radiates good energy as described by some guests. Parking in the long driveway. Comfortable patio furniture in the backyard. A queen size bed in the Master Bedroom and trundle bed in the second guest room unfolds into 2 twin beds. There are two identical large dressers in both bedrooms. In addition, there are 2 folding couches (futons) in the living room. Close to shopping and services. The area is known for its perfect climate. It seldom gets real hot or real cold. We are constantly updating the property to make it better. Most sheets we provide have a high thread count. Pets will be considered on a case by case basis. The city of Dana Point is very strict about noise disturbances. Please be cognizant of Dana Point regulations concerning a noise disturbance. There has never been an issue with security. However to make our guests feel even safer in the new environment we have installed a camera on the outside ONLY!

Property manager

Alexander Vallin

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video library
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is ok outside with doors closed.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 826 sq ft (77 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Depends on a pet and always with a pet fee .

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Wow location, near beaches/Harbor, shopping, restaurants, close to Ohana grounds Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ohana
Great spot. Great location to everything. Great clean home. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bobbi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dana Point vacation
Pros Great location in Dana Point Very clean and quiet Room for one car in driveway, possibly 2 small cars. Cons Description says it will sleep 6, we booked for 5 and paid the extra charge. However there were only 4 bath towels and minimal bedding - luckily 3 of our party couldn’t make it - I don’t think it would have worked for 5. It was fine for two. Very bare bones amenities in terms of toiletries and some of the nice touches of home, however the kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils The outside areas could use some attention
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C., Indian Hills, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving in Dana Point
We drove out to visit our son who is stationed at Camp Pendleton. The house was perfect for our Thanksgiving with my wife, our daughter, son, and the family dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
Enjoyed our stay for a family wedding! This cute cottage was close to the harbor, beaches and hotel resorts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Tyler T.

Liked: Cleanliness
If you don't mind staying in a dump this is the place for you.
Our stay here was awful.I don’t suggest bringing a pet since the yard is not enclosed. This place is basically an old dumpy place but it was clean. There is no air conditioning so it was unbelievably hot. I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Replace the shower curtain rod. Lengthen the string for the light in. The closet
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Well stocked and good location. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl C., Capitola, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous beach cottage!
Easy to find, sparkling clean, well appointed, and very convenient to everything in the area. A nice safe and quiet neighborhood. We loved the home! We will come again! Alex was great to communicate with. We felt at home! Lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rene' W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great spot with everything we needed. Host was quick at answering any questions I had.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Christine K., Milton

Location convenient
Excellent location in Dana Point.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen S., Orinda, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Great house!
Alex was very easy to communicate with and a wonderful host. The house was very clean, it is in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to restaurants, coffee shops, the harbor and the beaches. San Juan Capistrano is so vibrant now with great downtown happenings and this house is so close. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bob S., KERRVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Attention Owner
1. Could not chg bulb in bdrm. Fixture hardware too tight. 2. Kitchen faucet stuck non movable All else was nice and no problwms.. Bobby Salber
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay Dana Point
The beach cottage was as advertised. Older property in a quiet neighborhood. Quite small, very clean. All that I require. Walking distance to the harbor. Met my family there for coffee in the mornings. Easy drive, easy walk. Steps protrude into the driveway. One car fits easily, two if small. Thank you for making this property available. Joyce
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in Dana Point
The property was great and exactly what we needed for our family of three and our dog. Close to everything and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

leigh p., San Francisco Area

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable cottage
The cottage was very clean and comfortable In a very nice neighborhood right off of PCH. Convenient to stores and restaurants. A bit of a distance to the harbor but lovely views for most of the walk. I’m always grateful when owners are open to allowing dogs since they are furry family. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dana Point Stay
Absolutely a gem! Quiet neighborhood,very clean,great restaurants near by. Would definitely be interested in coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Andra K.

Dana Point Cottage
We really enjoyed this property. It was cute and comfortable and the perfect distance from so many things. The patio was awesome and a great way to unwind after the day. The only things we didn't have were wash clothes and dish towels. The only improvement I could suggest was maybe some weather stripping on the exterior doors - you could see light on all sides. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Beach House in Dana Point
Our VRBO stay in Dana Point was a wonderful vacation for our family. So close to the harbor and beach and an unexpected bonus that the Whale and Dolphin Festival fell exactly the time we were there. The beach house was very comfortable and clean. Everything we needed was there except a stool to reach the tall cupboards in the kitchen. A handicap for us short people. We casually looked for one but did not find it. Perhaps next time we will gift one to the house. Definitely will consider this property again.

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Comfortable and homey.
The unit is spacious and well appointed. Everything needed and within walking distance to groceries and great restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clarisa/Eugene R.

Cozy and comfortable house
We love the house. Highly recommended for a great vacation. Close to the beach, Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm . The owner was very accommodating and helpful. We will definitely come back.

10/10 Excellent

Rolf T., Castricum

Fantastic house in great location.
Location is fantastic. Quite and safe family neighborhood yet Close to best surf spots, restaurant etc. the house is bigger then it looks on the pictures. Every detail has been thought of. Owner gives good information, is very responsive. We, nature loving, surfing and cycling family, two kids (10/11) simply loved it here. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mimi L.

A gem!
Alex was a very considerate host. Our family of 4 (plus our small pup) thoroughly enjoyed discovering the beautiful Dana Point area. Lots of great restaurants, wonderful vistas, and gorgeous beaches. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Dawn S., Robbinsville, NJ USA

A lovely little home base
This humble cottage is located on a quiet street and within walking distance to the Dana Point waterfront. I enjoyed watching 4th of July fireworks from the park overlooking the waterfront. The home was stocked with many basic necessities and if I needed anything, I need only ask and was quickly accommodated. For the heat intolerant, there is no AC. The breeze through the open windows were adequate enough due to the low humidity. We did have what I believe to be record temperatures on one day of my stay where my phone thermometer 🌡 registered 105. On that day, we hid in the shade of the small palm tree out back, with cold drinks and ice compresses. That was NOT typical weather for Dana Point. I only mention this at all for people with medical issues who may need to consider this. If I could make a request for this VRBO, I would request steak knives for the kitchen and a small container kept in the garage that someone might use to soak their feet on a hot day. Unfortunately, I missed the opportunity to sail. I’m hoping to return to this VRBO. It felt like Home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

Lovely holiday weekend get-away!
This cottage was perfect for our family of 4 visiting family in the LA-Orange County area. Beautifully decorated, nice amenities, and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Greg and Madelyn C., Tucson, Arizona

Charming beach cottage
This home has a fantastic central location in a quiet neighborhood. The house had plenty of parking and garage . We had everything we needed and felt at home. Alexander was a pleasure to work with and we would highly recommend this Home. We hope to return again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018