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Beautiful Light and Bright Condo

Adults-only condo in Dana Point with a water park

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Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Beach
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 472.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dana Point, CA
  • Place, Monarch Beach Golf Links
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Salt Creek Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Salt Creek Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

Beautiful Light and Bright Condo

Welcome to Petite Retreat! Come stay in our lovely newly remodeled, open- floor plan condo! Up the stairs to this "mini pent house. " This property is light, bright and quiet. It has vaulted ceilings, new paint, a cozy fireplace and lovely deck to enjoy with no one above you. Perfect for a single person, couple or small family. Fully equipped kitchen for the discerning chef. Brand new comfy Cal King bed with all linens and towels provided. Everything you need to move right in and enjoy this great location!

You will have the amenities of a hotel in a gated friendly neighborhood setting. The condo includes access to Pool, 2 Hot Tubs, workout room, and the most breathtaking well-maintained trail from inside the community’s gates. Your toes will be in the sand within a 15-20 minute walk through lush landscape, past the Monarch Beach Resort, to the beach of your choice, either Salt Creek (Renowned Surfing Beach) or Strands. Both Beaches are stunningly beautiful for a morning stroll, a relaxing day at the beach, or a romantic sunset toast.

Everything Southern California has to offer is in Dana Point. A small quaint town nestled between Laguna Beach and San Clemente, you can’t go wrong with a range of restaurants, harbor shopping and minimal traffic. Just 12 minutes to Laguna Beach (North) or San Clemente (South) there’s never a lack of beach vibe in this Southern California Coastal town. For a little history, a short 5 minute drive into the quaint village of San Juan Capistrano provides hours of entertainment.




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Amenities

Pool
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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
Property Registration Number STR 16 -0563
Property # 1190960vb

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dana Point

Located in Monarch Beach, a neighbourhood in Dana Point, this condo is near theme parks. Mission San Juan Capistrano and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center. Ocean Institute and Orange County Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dana Point, CA

What's nearby

  • Monarch Beach Golf Links - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sea Canyon Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Salt Creek Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 13 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Project Social - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Salt Creek Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yogurtland - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Light and Bright Condo have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful Light and Bright Condo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Light and Bright Condo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Light and Bright Condo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Light and Bright Condo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Light and Bright Condo located?

Located in Monarch Beach, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Monarch Beach Golf Links, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas and Salt Creek Beach. Salt Creek Beach Park and Dana Strands Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russ D., Calgary, Alberta

Excellent property.

Excellent unit and location. Quiet, bright, clean and exactly as represented.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Brian B., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dirty and run down....no good

This could be a great place to stay in a truly lovely part of SoCo, but it needs a full re-do. Everything was sub-par. Dirty rugs, incomplete, clunky and dirty kitchen wear, a laughably bad sofa, bed linens that smelled horrible and a floor I was afraid we’d fall through. Eager to return to Dana / Laguna, just never again here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

pat f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit Grandkids

Condo was very clean, walking distance to store and beach walk. Very close to our grandkids. Easy to get to Laguna and San Clemente. We have stayed at Ritz Point and this was top of list.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

I enjoyed the property very much. It’s clean and quiet with a great kitchen and comfortable bed. I would certainly stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Gaby J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Stay

The condo was nice, perfect for a couple, with a fully functional kitchen. Cynthia was prompt in her replies to e-mail questions we had during our stay. The Ritz Pointe properties have their own walking path to Monarch Beach and it was the perfect location for us to explore the area. We loved our stay!

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

We had a wonderful stay and the owner is spectacular! Nice condo, great hot tubs and pool, comfortable bed, cozy fireplace and very quiet.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ted K., Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Retreat

As its "Petite Retreat" names implies, this small but delightful condo is a great place to getaway to, for some days of R&R. The gated community provides security and ensures a quiet stay. The walk to Monarch Beach is especially pleasant and a reasonable distance. Cynthia was very prompt in response to questions and our stay was great with no surprises. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome experience

I absolutely loved the place. The communication with the owner was very good, as usual with Mrs. Carol. I highly recommend staying in this lovely condo in Dana Point. I will be back.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cynthia was the consummate host.

Proactive in her communication, Cynthia’s property was very well decorated and comfortable and the location is unbeatable. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oscar P., Honolulu,Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect get away

We got everything we need to have an amazing vacation Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Sergiu C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place for vacation

We had a great vacation experience. Nice apartment with all amenities needed. Great location and close to everything around.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Iliana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax and quiet place

The property location was great. Could have been better organized with towels, wash clothes soap for dishwasher and washing machine as well as more than 2 trash bags. Otherwise place was nice

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant value for the rates in a nice location

This is a clean property, modestly furnished and good value for the location. The King size bed in the master bedroom was comfortable plus a hide-a-bed couch in the living room that was your typical hide-a-bed comfort level. The kitchen supplies are not quite chef ready as the listing says but they were definitely sufficient for our quiet family of four. Check in was easy with the instructions provided, and the security guard at the gated entrance was ready for us with a paper we took and then showed each time we entered the property. The security deposit and refund process went smoothly. In the top, third floor in a quiet location, it was a pleasant place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Debra and Bryan E., Minneapolis MN

Week Getaway

Condo was comfortable and just the right size for us. Everything we needed was provided along with a few spices and herbs for cooking. We we're close to the sights we wanted to see, good restaurants, and grocery stores.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caryn S.

Great Getaway!

Great location near beaches, shops, attractions. Cozy,comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Great location that was very quiet and great attention to detail! Loved the decor!

Great quality rental! Loved the decor and location. Enjoyed the pool and spa as well! Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

All the comforts of home

Cynthia's place was fantastic with all the comforts of home. The king size bed was really comfortable. I appreciated all the nice linens, especially the giant bath towels. The washer and dryer came in handy after spending the day deep sea fishing. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to other visits in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Only Perfect

Great Holiday Residence & Responsive Owner/Mgr. TVM!!!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Delightful. Convenient location. Very peaceful.

We spent five lovely nights at the "Petite Retreat". The king size bed bed was very comfortable and the condo had everything we needed as far as amenities. The hot tub with gorgeous ocean views was a short walk away and we spent several mornings there sunning and relaxing. The property grounds are beautiful and the community is very private. All in all, we had a great stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Simon V.

Great location!

I couldn’t think of a better location for the condo to be in. We walked to the beach almost every day we were there. Everything else was within a reasonable driving distance. The condo itself is nice and in a well kept community. My family and I would stay there again next time!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Great One Bedroom

This unit is on the top floor so very quiet. Everything was clean and in order when we arrived. The owner is easy to work with and our deposit was refunded within a week. I really like this location as it is close to the beach and shopping. The complex is beautiful and secure. It's just a great place to relax and enjoy the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Loved it and can’t wait to return. Awesome having home away from home . Kate from Australia

Nine wonderful nights in this facility. Highly recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary & Jaime H., Beaver Creek, CO

Spotless and Relaxing

My husband and I were unsure about staying in a 1 bedroom unit...(close quarters) for a few weeks. However, the cozy “petite retreat” is just that. A quiet unit on the top floor with a nice deck, an umbrella for sunny afternoons addd to the lovely ambiance. The new king size bed, fluffy towels and great bedding made our experience perfect. The unit and how they sell it online is accurate. Most importantly, the accommodations were spotless, well appointed and conveniently located to Laguna Niguel and Dana Pointe. The walk to Monarch beach is amazing and semi busy with other walking enthusiasts, dogs and human alike!!! Cynthia is a great communicator and will go above and beyond to ensure your experience exceeds your expectations.
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Randy P.

Petite Retreat

Very comfortable 1 bedroom condo on 3rd floor of a very secure and safe complex. Fully stocked kitchen. Great space for 2 people and central to everything. Clean linens, towels, place. The owner, Ms Carol, responds quickly and took care of all our questions. Mind you, there is no elevator, but makes for a great workout and the views from the porch overlook the other condos but location more than makes up for that. Spend time visiting Dana Point, Laguna, beaches and come home to a comfy, cozy abode. Peace & Thanks, Ms Carol.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian S.

Awesome apartment on gated community

I absolutely loved the place. It is located in a gated community that let's you sleep in peace. You enter the door by entering a code as oppose to having a key...so you can't misplace the key or have to bother keeping it secure at the beach. Furthermore the condo has all the amenities you need and even two bodyboards for anyone wanting to hit the beautiful beaches and it's variety of waves in and around Dana Point. The condo is fairly close to the beach but the complex has a pool as well for anyone not wanting to hit the beautiful Cali beaches. And believe me when I say that Dana Point is a fabulous beach town, as are Newport and Laguna Beach. But DP beats both in my opinion. Cynthia Carol is very nice, dependable and answers quickly. This has been my second stay with her and I can't find anything to complain about. Anytime again! Go check this place out for yourselves.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2017

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