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RELAXING Beach HOLIDAY

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Smart TV, DVD player, toys, books
A heated pool
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

RELAXING Beach HOLIDAY

The Sand Dollar is your comfortable retreat in a perfect location to satisfy all your needs near the beach. Features include comfortable beds (same as the Westin Heavenly Beds), three HDTVs, 1080p Blue-ray player, high speed secure internet Wifi, hardwood floors, cordless phone, clock-radios with iPhone charging docks, USB chargers on nightstands, new kitchen appliances, stainless refrigerator, stainless dishwasher, cookware, dishes, silverware, dining table with 6 chairs, patio table for alfresco dinners, new electric grill, beach chairs, beach umbrella, surfboard and sand toys.

Check our calendar for availability year around. The Sand Dollar is a perfect beach getaway in the best location in California. Stroll out the door and you are a short walk from beautiful Strands Beach. Fabulous dining, artist galleries, shopping, golf and sport activities await you in Dana Point and nearby Laguna Beach.

Note: Our complex recently changed policy requiring 30 day minimum rental. Please contact me directly for availability of dates to meet your travel needs.

Property manager

Todd

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking strictly prohibited.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,001 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 not allowed
Note from host: Pets strictly prohibited due to allergies.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Take Family Beach This Summer Monarch Beach
Condo Take the Family to the Beach This Summer! Monarch Beach
Take the Family to the Beach This Summer! Monarch Beach
Monarch Beach Take the Family to the Beach This Summer! Condo
Take Family Beach This Summer Condo Monarch Beach
Take Family Beach This Summer Condo
Take Family Beach This Summer
Condo Take the Family to the Beach This Summer!
Take Family Beach This Summer

About the area

Map
Monarch Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dana Point Harbor - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Salt Creek Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Coach House - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Doheny State Beach - 10 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 16 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Young's Beach Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bear Coast Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Importers - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does RELAXING Beach HOLIDAY have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is RELAXING Beach HOLIDAY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at RELAXING Beach HOLIDAY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RELAXING Beach HOLIDAY?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is RELAXING Beach HOLIDAY located?

Located in Monarch Beach, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Salt Creek Beach Park, Harbor Point Park and Dana Strands Beach. Baby Beach and Ocean Institute are also within 1 mile (2 km).

RELAXING Beach HOLIDAY Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Sand Dollar Condo
Location the best! Unit nice, owner has great communication and response.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful condo!
This is our second time staying at The Sand Dollar. Todd is very helpful with questions or issues. The condo is very comfortable and clean. Great location, able to walk to town and Marina.
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Great location.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
Unit is great! Had everything you need for a enjoyable stay. The best feature is the location - across the street from the Strand, easy drive to Dana Point Harbor, main street. Pool and hot tub are nice too! We will be back.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay!
We loved the open kitchen and living room! Lots of windows with great plantation shutters! The condo owner. Todd was very accommodating! We will definitely come back for a return visit!
Stayed 89 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Carole W.

Liked: Cleanliness
close to ocean
Too bad it had no A/C, for it was really damp at night, and not much breeze, being on the first floor. Nice hiking trails all around the property, some towards the beach, others with spectacular view for many miles. Functional Kitchen. Need to get your own TP and paper towels.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Paradise
We stayed at the Sand Dollar condo for a month. It was truly a wonderful experience and we will definitely return. From the beginning, Todd was a great communicator and responded quickly to inquiries. When had an issue with the door lock, he immediately contacted the handy man, who was there to fix it very soon. The property itself was perfect! The condo unit was clean, tastefully furnished, with a well equipped kitchen with some spices, and beach chairs and toys. The grounds are also beautiful and the swimming pool offers a nice area to soak up some sun and read a book. The condo is right across the street from the beach (we walked there almost everyday and enjoyed many a sunset), within walking distance to the Lantern District and a short drive to Dana Point Harbor. The area offers so many things to do--Catalina Island, shopping and eating at the harbor, hikes at Crystal Cove state park north of Laguna Beach, and trips to historic towns of San Juan Capistrano (don't miss touring the old mission) and Old Town in San Diego. We also took day trips to the beautiful Channel Islands National Park and Joshua Tree National Park. We didn't want to leave Dana Point and our condo--it was so lovely and relaxing. Everyone was very nice, friendly, and helpful. A great spring get-away for us.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

peggy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Vacation
My husband and I had the best time at the Sand Dollar. The condo was clean and very well equipped. The location, so close to The Strands Beach, was ideal. The owner, Todd, was available if we needed him, but all went well. I would definitely recommend this property. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin K., Palm Desert

Liked: Cleanliness
Very responsive owner
While we were there, we had a few issues which the owner resolved quickly, fairly, and with consideration . He was great to work with
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sonali S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Monarch Beach Stay
Such an amazing stay! Words cannot describe how great the place itself was and literally right across the street from the beach. Todd was a great host and his response time to any of our questions was so quick. This place has everything thing you need and being able to stay at this wonderful home was a privilege. We are definitely going to be back! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful and peaceful home with us!
Stayed 60 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

kenneth m.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place
Condo was clean and comfortable, well equipped. You can't beat the location, near everything.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to Strand Beach
Enjoyed staying at the Sand Dollar for all the amenities. It was clean and comfortable. And Todd was very receptive.
Stayed 33 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dana Point at its finest.
Just as advertised but in reality much better...perfect location and an accommodation worth of five stars.....comfortable, accessible and with every amenity.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tricia E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Amazing stay and host was great!
Stayed 81 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin F., Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great place
Fantastic safe haven with access to everything you need. Comfortable place in a location with easy access to everything you need.
Stayed 48 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin F., Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Beach Getaway
This beach condo has all the amenities, easy beach access and a reasonable price. Staying here is a great experience that shouldn’t be missed.
Stayed 70 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roland/Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exemplary!
For the area (Dana Point, CA.) this property is perfectly located, thoughtfully equipped, welcoming and clean. Having just completed a 6 week rental (Feb. 1-Mar. 15), we recommend it highly!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G., Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and nicely furnished condo
This condo is tucked away in the interior of the complex and is quiet and cozy. It is just a few minutes walk away from the scenic overlook of the ocean and 10 minute walk down to the beach. The condo is very nicely updated and is furnished with quality cookware and plenty of eating and cooking utensils. There was one repair that needed to be addressed when we checked in and Todd promptly responded. He was very easy to work with. What a peaceful and relaxing month we enjoyed at the Sand Dollar!

10/10 Excellent

Roland S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Todd was fantastic as a landlord. Rented the place for my parents for an extended period of time. They absolutely loved the rental. Todd was extremely accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 109 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Great place for a Winter Getaway!
We’ve stayed in VRBO properties in OR and S CA. Todd’s condo had a very well equipped kitchen, nice bathrooms, a convenient laundry area, a comfy blue sofa and lovely beach decor. It’s also close to restaurants, Ralphs Market, Trader Joe’s and Costco. 3 coastal access areas are located across Selva Rd. One of them is up the hill with a path and stairs, the others have a combination of stairs and sidewalks. You can walk from the point to the end of Monarch Beach at low tide. At the end of Selva Road you may see whales spouting, breaching and fluking from the trail through the Nature Conservanay area on the way to the Visitor Center. Another coastal access paved path will take you back to the condos from Blue Lantern and PCH. Two restaurants on Blue Lantern overlook the harbor. You can walk to Lantern District restaurants from the condo or down the hill to the harbor. A few blocks from Blue Lantern through a lovely neighborhood there is access to another walk overlooking the harbor and a small park. We took the ferry to Catalina from Dana Point one weekend, toured the mission at Capistrano, went to Borrego Springs for the Super Bloom and drove to San Clemente to walk along the beach and out to the end of the pier. Laguna Beach is also nearby. You can find plenty to do in the area if it’s not a perfect beach day! Enjoy😎
Stayed 38 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R., Vista, USA

Great location -- great condo
We just spent a great couple months at the Sand Dollar while our house was being renovated. The location is ideal for beach access and convenience — just a short walk to see beautiful sunsets. The condo is very comfortable and well equipped with anything you’d need during your stay. Todd was very attentive and quick to respond to all questions or issues.
Stayed 80 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Sanddollar
My overall stay at the SandDollar Condo in Niguel Beach Terrace was AWESOME!!! This charming Condo offers all the amenties you need to live comfortably. The kitchen is so well stocked with nice high end cook wear and alot of kid friendly essentials. Being a local realtor in the area this place comes highly reccomend, Will rebook with Todd at the SandDollar agian! Michelle Mayo
Stayed 35 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Can’t beat it!
Stayed for nearly 6 months, booked again for next year. Short walk to the beach. Neighbors were quiet and friendly. Property was clean and recently renovated. Owner is easily accessible and prompt to address any concerns. The washing machine broke down during our stay and was replaced within a few days with a brand new unit. The owner went as far as to set us up with a paid account at a nearby laundromat, and provided us with a discount on our stay for the inconvenience. Conveniently located between Los Angeles and San Diego, making both locations drivable for a day trip. Absolutely would recommend it.
Stayed 167 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C., Logy Bay, Newfoundland

Great 2 Bedroom 2 bath condo, fully equipped, nice pool & hot tub.
Newly renovated spacious 2bed 2bath condo with 2 small patios, one with table & chairs. Can sleep up to 8. Kitchen fully equipped with ample dishes, pots & pans. Lots of towels & beach equipment on hand. Beach short walk away, but would need to be able to walk down multiple stairs to access, we drove to more accessible beach nearby. We recommend this condo.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Coastal and Adorable Getaway at the Beach!
We had a wonderful stay at the Sand Dollar rental! It is adorable, great décor, comfortable, convenient to everything and steps from the most incredible beach. Todd is so very nice and accommodating too. He is there to help if anything is needed. Thank you! Michelle
Stayed 37 nights in Feb 2017