Entire home
Casa de la Ballena, back available on VRBO. Permit STR15-0329, walk to the beach
Family-friendly stay near Mission San Juan Capistrano
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Parking available
- Dryer
- Barbecue grill
- Washer
- Pet-friendly
Explore the area

Dana Point, CA
- Dana Point HarborPlace, Dana Point Harbor17 min walk
- Salt Creek Beach ParkPlace, Salt Creek Beach Park17 min walk
- Doheny State BeachPlace, Doheny State Beach2 min drive
- Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)25 min drive
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About the area
Dana Point
Seaside stay .With a stay at this Lantern District vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lantern Bay County Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Dana Point Harbor. Salt Creek Beach Park and Doheny State Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Baby Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Dana Point Harbor - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Salt Creek Beach Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Ocean Institute - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Doheny State Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
- San Juan Capistrano Depot - 14 min drive
- John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
- Truly Pizza - 10 min walk
- Bear Coast Coffee - 8 min walk
- Hennessey's Tavern - 5 min walk
- Dana Point Ale House - 9 min walk
- Taco Bell - 9 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.
Casa de la Ballena, back available on VRBO. Permit STR15-0329, walk to the beach
Airconditioned home.
This beautiful remodeled home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, in the lantern district of Dana point and is within walking distance of all Dana Point restaurants and bars, Dana Point Harbor and Doheney beach. ( yes, the surfing beach made famous in the Beach Boys song). Fully remodeled kitchen with quartz counters, island, 42" gourmet stove, fully stocked kitchen with drip coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, airfryer, Vitamix blender etc... Very private backyard with brand new hot tub, large patio with Barbeque. Surfboards, beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler in the 2 car attached garage.
There is also a stand up paddle board and 2 bicycles in the garage.
The house is perfect for 4 adults and up to 4 kids. Possibly 6 adults and 2 kids, but that would be a bit cramped.
Also memorial day week and labor day week are still available.
2023 improvements:
1. front gate installed on patio, so pets and small kids can't escape.
2. New Jacuzzi installed spring 2023
3. New patio umbrellas with built in LED lighting
4. Wi-fi was upgraded to Cox Panorama high speed internet.
5. Updated patio furniture.
6. Teak dining table that seats 10 on patio.
Dana Point permit STR15-0329
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Ski
- Close to skiing
- Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
- Hot tub
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car not required
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- DVD player
- TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming cats and dogs only
- 2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
- Note from host: Smoking ok on the patio and backyard.
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a village
- In the city center
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- Near the marina
- Near the sea
Things to do
- Kayak
- Water park
- Water sports equipment
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Winery tours 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,400 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Lock the doors
If possible, start a wash load of towels
Check out time is 11:00 am unless special arrangements were made. The cleaning crew will show up shortly after 11
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Plse be considred to the neighbours, keep noise down after 10 pm. We are under strict vacation rental rules imposed by the City of DP.
Pets
- Pets are welcome
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum 2 pets
- 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: Dogs are allowed , max of 2 . Dogs stay free!!!
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Small parties OK, $500 fine for noise complaint.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking ok on the patio and backyard.
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
Note from host: Small parties OK, $500 fine for noise complaint.
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.
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. Note from host: Small parties OK, $500 fine for noise complaint. 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.
Property is also known as
Harbor Point Back Available as Vacation Rental