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.
Questo appartamento si trova a Dana Point, in Capistrano Beach, e vanta una posizione strategica sul litorale. Missione San Juan Capistrano e Los Rios Historic District sono due dei più importanti punti di riferimento della zona, mentre a livello naturalistico spiccano Doheny State Beach (Spiaggia) e Crystal Cove State Park. Anche Ocean Institute e Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters meritano una visita. Per te vacanza significa prima di tutto vita all'aria aperta? Allora sarai entusiasta di sapere che qui ti aspettano attività e servizi come escursioni con osservazione degli animali selvatici e whalewatching. Vai alla guida turistica di Dana Point
Stazione di San Juan Capistrano Depot - 12 min. in auto
Aeroporto "John Wayne" della Contea di Orange (SNA) - 31 min. in auto
Ristoranti
Better Buzz
5 min in auto
Kawamata Seafood
5 min in auto
Olamendi's
17 min a piedi
Sunsets Bar & Grill
14 min a piedi
Starbucks
5 min in auto
Domande frequenti
Gli animali sono accettati presso Whale Rock House (Beach front, 1st floor) STR#14-0073?
No, questa struttura non accetta animali domestici.
Quanto costa il parcheggio presso Whale Rock House (Beach front, 1st floor) STR#14-0073?
Presso la struttura è disponibile un parcheggio in loco.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-in presso Whale Rock House (Beach front, 1st floor) STR#14-0073?
Orario di inizio del check-in: 16:00.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-out presso Whale Rock House (Beach front, 1st floor) STR#14-0073?
Orario del check-out: 10:00.
Dove si trova Whale Rock House (Beach front, 1st floor) STR#14-0073?
A 3 km da luoghi d'interesse come Capistrano Beach Park, Doheny State Beach (Spiaggia) e Lantern Bay County Park, questo complesso di appartamenti vanta una buona posizione in zona Capistrano Beach. North Day Use Beach e Dana Point Harbor si trovano ugualmente a meno di 5 km di distanza.
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10/10 Eccellente
Walt T.
5 gen 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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Perfect stay… mahaloFrom the whole kauai hui…
Soggiorno di 9 notti a dicembre 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
Steven S.
10 ott 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a settembre 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Wendy A.
2 giu 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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.
Soggiorno di 6 notti a maggio 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Matt G.
26 mar 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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.
Soggiorno di 5 notti a marzo 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
Jake J.
14 lug 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a giugno 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Carrie E.
9 ago 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Great!!
Awesome!
Soggiorno di 5 notti ad agosto 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
Charlie A.
11 ago 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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.
Soggiorno di 7 notti a luglio 2023
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10/10 Eccellente
Samuel K.
4 set 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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.
Soggiorno di 3 notti ad agosto 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Ryan W.
16 ott 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a ottobre 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
Richard H.
20 nov 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a novembre 2023
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10/10 Eccellente
Kathleen P.
11 set 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a settembre 2023
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10/10 Eccellente
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19 ago 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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!
Soggiorno di 3 notti ad agosto 2023
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10/10 Eccellente
Diane T.
30 nov 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a novembre 2023
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10/10 Eccellente
Jennifer F.
6 mag 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
John B.
16 ago 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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
Soggiorno di 5 notti ad agosto 2023
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10/10 Eccellente
scott
21 lug 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, servizi, condizioni e dotazioni della struttura e comunicazione
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.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a luglio 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
Carolrose S.
4 ott 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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
Soggiorno di 2 notti a settembre 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
rick c.
28 gen 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
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.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a gennaio 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Sophia O.
16 nov 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio