North Laguna Spectacular Ocean View Home-Walk to Beach & Town!

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Crescent Bay Beach is a 5 minute walk away

Stroll the beautiful walking path to downtown's shops, restaurants and galleries

King size bed in huge master bedroom with 60' plasma tv

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2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5126.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

Explore the area

Laguna Beach, CA

Crescent Bay Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Heisler Park
‪13 min walk‬
Sawdust Art Festival Grounds
‪3 min drive‬
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Two-Story Ocean View Home. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Sleeps 6. Walk to Beach & Town. Off street parking including a garage and separate laundry room!

Imagine walking to one of the finest beaches in the world at Crescent Bay in North Laguna Beach. Imagine walking to the town of Laguna Beach, exploring the multitude of galleries, shops and restaurants. Imagine sitting on your second floor lanai sipping a margarita while watching the sun set over Catalina Island and the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
Two story modernized home located approximately 4 blocks from the entrance to Laguna's finest beach, Crescent Bay.

Steam shower in master luxurious master bath which sits adjacent to huge master bedroom with sliding doors leading to a private zen garden. California king bed with plenty of built in cabinetry and 60 inch plasma TV make this a special retreat.

Cove lighting, hardwood floors throughout this beautiful home.

Second bedroom has two twins that are designed to be combined into a king bed as needed. This bedroom also has a flat screen TV. Second bathroom has bath/shower.

Kitchen has new appliances including gas stove, dishwasher, cupboards stocked with all the gourmet cooking gear you need to make a fabulous meal.

Dining area off kitchen seats 6. Dining table on lanai also seats 6.

Walk upstairs to the fabulous family room with 60 inch plasma TV, surround sound, two couches, and additional luxury seating, as well as an additional dining area. Walk into the private office area with additional 1/2 bath when work needs to be done. Sit at your oceanview desk while working on your laptop.

Walk out to the second floor lanai with magnificent views of Catalina island and the Pacific Ocean. Dine at the lanai dining table or sip a glass of wine while enjoying the sunset.

Keywords: Ocean View, Walk to beach, Walk to town, newly remodeled, 3 Flat Screen TV's, home,

Tesla charger available for additional fee upon request

Property manager

James Ratkovich

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Laguna Beach

Located in North Laguna, a neighbourhood in Laguna Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Irvine Spectrum Center and Fashion Island are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Doheny State Beach. Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding and Sawdust Art Festival Grounds are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Laguna Beach, CA

What's nearby

Crescent Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Heisler Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Main Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Main Beach Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Sawdust Art Festival Grounds - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 23 min drive
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Urth Caffé-Laguna Beach - ‬17 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪Las Brisas - ‬18 min walk
‪MoonGoat Coffee - ‬3 min walk
‪Chantilly Ice Cream - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is North Laguna Spectacular Ocean View Home-Walk to Beach & Town! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at North Laguna Spectacular Ocean View Home-Walk to Beach & Town!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at North Laguna Spectacular Ocean View Home-Walk to Beach & Town!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is North Laguna Spectacular Ocean View Home-Walk to Beach & Town! located?

Located in North Laguna, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Shaws Cove Beach, Crescent Bay Beach and Crescent Bay Point Park. Diver's Cove and Heisler Park are also within 15 minutes.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

9 January 2025

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

Amazing stay in Laguna Beach

Beautiful home, exactly as described!

Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sheela P.

21 February 2025

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

Cozy house

house was not suitable for us. Way to the beach is sloping and too steep for us ( age 80s).

Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

4 August 2024

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

Summer stay

This beach cottage was very convenient for access to the beach, MoonGoat Coffee and our favorite market Mercado! The location makes it easy to get downtown Laguna and/or up to Corona Del Mar . The owner is very responsive to any and all needs!!

Stayed 44 nights in Jun 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

23 March 2015

Great place to stay in Laguna Beach

Great location and communicative, friendly hosts. We would definitely stay here again on our next trip to Laguna!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brandy J.

12 August 2015

Amazing stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed staying here and will stay here again in the future! Jim and Mary were both very courteous and went above and beyond to make our stay in Laguna Beach special. The location was perfect and the house was beautiful!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

28 September 2011

Excellent!

Stayed 4 nights with wife and 3 kids. House had everything that we needed and is close to the village hub for dining and shopping. Highly recommended and would definitely stay here again. Booking process very easy with responsive owner.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

13 May 2017

Fabulous!

James's place was perfect for our Laguna beach getaway! We were able to walk everywhere, trail run, and walk to the beach!!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Janet D.

11 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

A comfortable, quiet neighborhood with a second floor that has a great room, office and bathroom. The deck outside has a view of the ocean and beach. Very pleasant and very quiet.

Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Cyrus A.

4 July 2022

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

Comfortable Home

This place met our expectations for my small family's extended vacation (working vacation for me). It is close to a great beach and within walking distance to a grocery store and downtown Laguna. We did not need a car during our entire stay. The home came stocked with essentials (laundry detergent, toilet paper, etc.) and beach chairs, towels and umbrellas (which we used pretty much every day). Overall, we felt very comfortable and were pleased during our stay.

Stayed 31 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

30 September 2022

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

Loved it in Laguna!

This beautiful gem had all the comforts of home, great beds, good Wifi, fully stocked kitchen, comfy cozy den for TV watching and card playing and perfectly appointed deck for watching the sunsets and dining outdoors. The location was wonderful with the best walk along the ocean cliffs in Laguna. There was not only driveway parking, but the hosts even made the garage available for parking. If you know Laguna, you know this is the holy grail. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and our hosts and the property mgr. were always available if we needed anything. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

9 September 2018

Perfect beach cottage, Quiet neighborhood!

We had a wonderful week in Laguna and loved staying in this home. The kitchen is completely stocked and fully functional. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the rooftop porch with views of the ocean an cliffs. The beach is easily accessible about two blocks away. The free trolley stop is about one block north. Downtown Laguna is a comfortable walk and beautiful if you walk along the coastal path. The house had plenty of beach towels and chairs and boogie boards for our family of four. We highly recommended this home and would happily return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

29 March 2015

Second stay just as perfect as the first!

We enjoyed this home so much during our March 2014 stay that we returned to it in March 2015. We love the house and its location. We walk to Crescent Bay Beach (our favorite beach in Laguna) and walk to downtown. The home is very comfortable and has everything we need to relax and feel like locals. We eat most of our meals on the deck. Our kids appreciate the TVs and surround sound. The owner and the property manager are excellent with communication and genuinely care about the experience of the guests. We will return again. This is our "home away from home."

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

janis R.

12 March 2014

A Glorious February in Laguna Beach!

My husband and I spent the month of February 2014 at this property. Our month was perfect in every way. The listing is accurately described. The photos reflect the rental's appearance and there are no surprises when getting there. The property was very clean and well maintained. We loved the location which is an easy walk to town and across the street from Crescent Beach which was gorgeous. We feel in love with north Laguna which is quieter than southern Laguna and we highly recommend this part of Laguna. The manager and owner were helpful and are reachable at anytime. We look forward to returning!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jason H., Phoenix

30 August 2012

Great home. Close to everything.

Our family has stayed in this home twice now for our summer vacations. The home is clean with modern amenities. There are big flat screens in all bedrooms. It's like staying at an upscale hotel in the middle of Laguna Beach. It's within walking distance of Crescent Beach, although we preferred to go to Main Beach which is still less than a mile down PCH. There is a grocery store within walking distance as well as a couple of restaurants. Our car broke down and was being serviced for a day and a half. It didn't affect our stay at all. We could walk wherever we needed to go. Everything in the home is comfortable. Everything is close. We recommend it!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

31 March 2014

Perfect Rental in Laguna Beach

Our family of four spent a glorious week in March 2014 in this lovely home. It is one of the best vacations we ever had. The location is perfect--walking distance to town (about 1 mile) and a very short walk to picturesque Crescent Bay beach. This beautiful house is incredibly comfortable and practical in layout. It is well stocked with everything you need including beach chairs and boogie boards. We spent more time at the house and at Crescent Bay than we had originally planned because we were so content to just hang out instead of driving to other places. There is a grocery store just a few blocks away. The owner and property manager seem to genuinely care about the experience of the guests and are accessible and easy to communicate with. The people we met in Laguna Beach were friendlier than elsewhere in California. We have rented in La Jolla twice and never met anyone there....in Laguna Beach we really connected with people. We have rented homes through VRBO multiple times, including several prior visits to Southern California, and this is the first one we fell in love with. We will be back, and are talking about how soon we can make that happen.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Heidi K., West and East Coasts

16 July 2012

Awful Experience - Consumer beware

On April 12, 2012, the owner was given a cashier’s check for a luxury oceanview rental for 4 Adults for May 4 to May 27, 2012. Upon arrival at the property, it was discovered that the 2nd bedroom, (advertised as having a King Bed and suitable for adults), was tiny with a short child’s bed, no dresser for clothing, a tiny child’s closet where one has to stoop to hang clothes, there is no lock on the bathroom door – totally unsuitable and un-useable for 2 Adults. Shortly after arrival, the plumbing failed (clogged toilets, sinks would not drain) and the electrical system was evidently faulty (lights flickering). I was traveling in Europe and my assistant was getting the house ready for my arrival – my quests had already arrived and were dismayed with the guestroom accommodations – they were looking into leaving immediately and getting a hotel room – this was a disaster as these were VIP business guests of mine – I was embarrassed and appalled at the state of this rental and the fact that it was advertised as being suitable for 4 Adults and that it was supposedly high end – it was unsanitary and the electrical system obviously concerning. I turned over the key on May 8th at the property manager's request. I stated I wanted my money back as no way could 4 adults be comfortable in this little place. As of July I have not received my security nor any response from the owner. Lawsuit pending. This was and continutes to be a nightmare.

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

5 November 2024

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina and Don K.

7 January 2019

Fantastic

The property exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed a family Christmas together. There was significant space for nine adults to enjoy a Christmas evening gathering, then Christmas morning brunch. The home is well furnished and the kitchen well stocked with numerous cooking items. Our favorite experience, sitting on the roof top patio and watching the sunrise and sunset. The owners are great to work with. Best we've ever experienced. Don & Gina Duvall, WA.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

10 July 2018

Amazing vacation in a great house

Walking distance to Crescent beach, Supermarket, coffee house, pizzeria!, Clean, comfortable, stocked with the things you need, nice natural light, Mary(property manager) was receptive and helpful. Couldn't of wished for a better place to spend our vacation! Counting down the days till we return next year.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan M., Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts

14 September 2017

Beautiful home, great location!!!

Spent the third week of August 2017 in this lovely home in North Laguna with our family of six. The home was very comfortable for our large family and really allowed for a restful vacation week. We had a car rental and could have ditched it since we walked everywhere (or took the trolley). About a 5min walk from Crescent Beach which is spectacular. The walk into town (along Cliff) took us about 10min and the views from Heisler Park along that route were so magnificent that we typically skipped the trolley. The home itself was well equipped, well maintained, with updated kitchen and bathrooms and we enjoyed the upper deck with ocean views every evening. Beds were very comfortable. My only gripe (and it is a small one) is the Internet connection is less than awesome. Ordinarily wouldn't have even noticed this minor inconvenience but my kids had managed to churn through our family data plan before vacation started and we were essentially dependent on this slow connection to manage our flight reservations etc....That being said, we came to Laguna to surf the ocean not the Internet and we would love to come back to this beautiful villa. Travel tip; if arriving by air try to fly into John Wayne (Orange County) and skip LAX or San Diego. Airport is only 20min away and incredibly user friendly (no lines).

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

9 August 2017

Great location in a renovated beach cottage

Loved the location of this cottage. Close to a great beach and short drive to town. Most of the cottage has been renovated but can still see the original cottage charm. Very well equipped, plenty of towels, linens and kitchen-ware and with the heat wave we had the air-conditioning was awesome.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Louann C.

5 August 2017

Ocean view home in a great location!

Had a wonderful time at this very cute house! Updated home with a great kitchen, family room and ocean view! Beautiful tile and wood floors. Really appreciate the beach chairs, beach umbrellas and beach towels that come with the house. The only thing missing is a comfy chair on the first floor for reading or morning coffee. Once the kids take over the family room, a secondary comfy seating area in the master would be great. Overall great experience!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kris f., Ljubljana, Slovenia

28 August 2016

Our second stay in this fabulous house by the beach

We love coming back to stay at this lovely house. It has a great location a few minutes' walk to Crescent Bay, it is right by the stop for the local free shuttle into town, it is a few blocks from the supermarket, and it has every comfort and convenience. The bedrooms are large, the kitchen is well equipped, there's a TV for everyone's convenience, and the deck on the upper floor is just wonderful for sitting out in the evenings. Great customer service from owner and local caretaker. Our family thinks of this as our "home" in southern California! Thank you for another wonderful summer holiday.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mindy M., Carmel, IN

27 April 2016

This property had everything we could ask for and more!

We had a great week at this property in North Laguna and it was perfect for our family of four (two adults and two teenaged boys)! We enjoyed the location and had access to everything we wanted to do. It was an easy walk down to the beach and we really enjoyed walking up the street to the trailhead for our daily trail runs. We also utilized the free trolley to get downtown to some restaurants. The house had plenty of room to spread out with the upstairs living room and outdoor patio. It was very clean and ready for us when we checked in! The kitchen was perfect! We stocked up on breakfast and lunch foods and then headed out to different local restaurants for dinners. The grocery store is only a few blocks away. The house had everything we needed and with everyday workouts, having the washer/dryer was perfect for us! It was also nice having beach chairs, bogey boards, and towels for the beach! The area felt very safe and the house manager was easy to reach, helpful, and nice! We fell in love with Laguna Beach! We would definitely come again and recommend this property to friends!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

12 January 2016

Great home for a wonderful vacation

We stayed at this home for our Christmas vacation 2015. This was our first time renting a vacation home for our family. It was a great experience. Jim and Mary were great to deal with and made the process very easy. The home met all of our needs. It allowed our family to spread out with our two boys taking the twin beds on the main level and our daughter had the upper level to herself with the pull out bed which worked great. The master bedroom is a nice size and has a nice on-suite bathroom. The location is good just off PCH and walking distance to the beach. Laguna is great and this location works very well. I would clearly recommend this for a great family vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2015

About the host

Hosted by James Ratkovich

Our family has roots in Laguna Beach and our children grew up on it's beautiful beaches. We love to travel and spend time as a family together.

Why they chose this property

We have always wanted to own a home in North Laguna Beach. It has specttacular beaches with world class diving, which we love. It is also much easier to get to than South Laguna, especially in the summer, which saves us time coming and going.

What makes this property unique

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Convertible bed(s)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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