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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Dana Point, CA
  • Place, Capistrano Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, South Day Use Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Doheny State Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dana Point

With a stay at this apartment in Dana Point (Capistrano Beach), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Dana Point Harbor and 8 minutes from Mission San Juan Capistrano. .This apartment is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Doheny State Beach and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from San Clemente Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Capistrano Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Poche Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pines Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Day Use Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Doheny State Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 12 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunsets Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Olamendi's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Whale Rock House (Beach Front, Downstairs)

********Dana Point STR Permit #02-7170 | Minimum Age: 25********

🌊 Beachfront Retro Escape | Private Deck | Sleeps Groups 2-10 | Capistrano Beach

Step into a true Southern California beachfront experience—where vintage charm meets unbeatable oceanfront access. This one-of-a-kind retreat sits directly on the sand in Capistrano Beach, delivering the kind of stay guests remember for years.

Designed with a nostalgic 1970s beach vibe, the home blends retro character, comfort, and wide-open ocean views. It’s not just a place to stay—it’s a place to slow down, gather, and soak in the rhythm of the coast.

🏡 The Space

This fully private lower-level home features its own deck, three separate entrances, and multiple areas to relax, spread out, and connect.

Oceanfront deck with movable fire pit (yes—waves can reach the patio during extreme high tides 🌊)
Three distinct living areas, perfect for large groups:
Cozy TV lounge (seats 8)
Elevated living room with panoramic ocean views (seats 8)
Casual kitchen-side den (great for kids, seating for 5–7)
Full kitchen + dining space designed for group meals and hangouts
🛏 Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk room with 6 beds (3 bunks—perfect for kids or groups)
2 full bathrooms (front + rear of home)

Ideal for families, multi-family stays, or groups looking for a fun, laid-back beach basecamp.

🌅 What Makes This Place Special
True beachfront living – no roads, no bluff—just sand
Ever-changing shoreline:
Low tide → wide, walkable beach for miles
High tide → dramatic waves right at your deck
Unmatched indoor-outdoor connection to the ocean
A rare mix of privacy + proximity to everything
📍 Location

Perfectly positioned between two classic coastal towns:

1 mile south of Dana Point
2 miles north of San Clemente

Bike paths, beach trails, restaurants, and surf spots are all within easy reach. Electric and traditional bike rentals nearby make exploring effortless.

🚗 Community & Access
Gated beachfront community with 24/7 security
Maximum of 3 vehicles allowed (strict HOA rule)
Driver names must be submitted prior to arrival for gate access
Security will issue vehicle passes upon entry
🏠 Need More Space?

Traveling with a larger group?
There is an optional upstairs unit (separate entrance) available June 1 – October 1, allowing for combined occupancy up to 16 guests.

⚠️ Important Notes
This is a vintage beach home—full of character, not modernized luxury
Ocean conditions vary—water shoes recommended during rocky tides
Occasional high tides may reach the deck (part of the magic of this location)
Situated 1 mile south of Dana Point and 2 miles north of San Clemente. Beyond the beach, you can explore the miles of cycling trails around and between each of the surrounding towns. For traditional and electric bike rentals, as well as locations of trails, be sure to check out the activity section. Enjoy a day of breathtaking views, relaxation, and exploration!








City of Dana Point Good Neighbor Policy (Required to post)
WELCOME TO DANA POINT
Dana Point is a world class destination and is known for its warm welcome of visitors while on vacation. NOISE: Be respectful of your neighbors and limit the noise coming from the property during the hours of 10:00 A.M.- 10:00 P.M. Quiet hours exist in town after 10:00 P.M.; please do not have any outside noise during that time.
Fire pits: propane fire pits only. Wood fires not allowed.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Gated community

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Situated 1 mile south of Dana Point and 2 miles north of San Clemente.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

128102

Whale Rock House (Beach Front, Downstairs) Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sophia O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Carolrose S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jake J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

rick c.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Walt T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!!

Awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P., Cedar Rapids, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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