When planning and booking our family trip to California from Texas, I wanted a property that met some criteria. It had to be a cute property - nobody wants to vacation in any dump. It needed to be just the right size to SLEEP in only as our family is out all day. When I do sleep, I need quiet, no noisy hotels near the freeways. This property met, and exceeded, our needs. The property is a newly renovated open concept garage apartment with enough room for a family with 2-3 children that is central to the better beaches, local attractions and Disney which are 15-20 minutes depending on the unpredictable nature of Cali's traffic. We did not discover the awesomeness of downtown Old Town Orange until the last night. There is no need to venture out too far for dinner as this area has a variety of eateries, including a pie and coffee shop, and 'mom and pop' shops At some point during your stay, be sure to visit The Filling Station for breakfast.
Oh, and if you are dog people, which we are, you will love this property even more as it has perks of having your very own welcoming wagon...in the form of an Irish Wolf Hound named "Burt." Each time you arrive home from your busy day of vacationing he is there to greet you with a wagging tail. When you wake up in the morning, he will sit at your feet while you sip your coffee on the property's patio. Burt's owner, a long term tenant of the main property is super friendly as well.
You will LOVE this place, just book it already!