Cali beach living! Modern 2 BR home. Pet friendly. Walk to town, beaches, harbor | House in Dana Point

10.0 (2 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Lantern District House | Cali beach living! Modern 2 BR home. Pet friendly. Walk to town, beaches, harbor

2 Bedroom House in Lantern District, Dana Point

LOCATION: Nestled on a quiet canyon street in the historic Dana Point Lantern District, this single-family home is just several blocks from the Pacific Coast Highway and the walkable Town Center bustling with many restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream parlors, gyms and fitness studios, surf and dive stores, weekly farmer’s market, and other popular local shops. It’s less than a mile to the harbor and just over a mile to several beautiful beaches (Doheny State Beach, Dana Strands Beach, and Salt Creek Beach) renowned for sunbathing, surfing and other water sports.
Salt Creek is home to the Ritz Carlton, and other 5-star resorts within a couple of miles include the Waldorf Astoria, Monarch Beach, Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, and the Montage Laguna Beach. It’s also adjacent to the beach communities of Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente.
4 minute drive to the ocean
5 minute drive to the Waldorf Astoria (Great for breakfast and massages!)
7 minute drive to the Ritz Carlton (Great for sunset drinks or a coffee along your walk)
THE HOME: This architectural home was designed and constructed using industrial and eco-friendly materials such as 15-feet-deep caissons, cantilevered steel beams, board-form-finished concrete pillars and beams, hand-built stone and masonry walls, reclaimed wood, and repurposed shipping containers. There are exposed beams and ductwork throughout. It’s fully furnished, two stories and 1,600 square feet with two bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, an outdoor shower, a surfboard rack, and a garage finished as a bonus room. There is a central, high-capacity heating and air conditioning system, plus the sea breezes and stone walls keep the house cool and comfortable naturally. The home is highly earthquake resistant and is not in a fire hazard zone. The home’s design and construction process were covered multiple times in the local newspaper, the Dana Point Times.
BEDROOMS: The front bedroom has a king-size Avocado Organic mattress with an adjustable base that has modes for reading, zero gravity mode and anti-snore. It also has a shake function that rocks you to sleep. There are windows on three sides for daytime light, blackouts shades for nighttime sleep, and a patio overlooking the street. The rear bedroom has a full-size bed, motorized sitting/standing desk with monitor (and printer in garage), dresser, television and patio with a French bistro table overlooking the lush hillside behind the home. There is also a full-size Murphy bed in the garage that we can add a mattress for if you would like to use it during your stay. The garage is fully finished and air conditioned.
BATHROOMS: The full bathroom on the second floor with the bedrooms has a sink, large vanity with ample storage, a toilet and a new walk-in shower. The half bathroom on the lower floor has a sink, vanity and toilet. An outdoor shower with dual shower heads above and for your feet provides a luxurious way to freshen up after a day at the beach.
KITCHEN & OUTDOOR LIVING: The ground floor provides a seamless indoor/outdoor space with multiple cooking, eating and seating areas. The kitchen has custom Italian cabinets, quartz countertops, reclaimed French limestone floors, new appliances, and a 72-bottle wine refrigerator. For eating, there are three stools along the peninsula and a 2-person dining table. The kitchen opens to the front and side patio areas via a bifold La Cantina door, a front Dutch door, and a pass-through flip out window with an Italian travertine serving countertop. The Bison pedestal deck is made of Brazilian hardwood and includes a sofa, coffee table, swing chair, standing counter with sun umbrella,gas grill, water feature, and native California drought-tolerant landscaping that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. There’s a Vegepod raised planter for growing your own herbs and vegetables. In the back is a private patio area with a bench, fire table, Infratek overhead electric heaters, television and Sonos speakers.
GREAT ROOM: The great room on the second floor includes a dining area and living area with access to the front patio. The dining area has a 6-person dining table, and the living area has a sitting area, 75” Sony television and Sonos speakers. There is porcelain tile plank flooring, and reclaimed beams and wood accent wall add character and warmth.
GARAGE OR BONUS ROOM: The garage has been finished with polished concrete floors, heating and air conditioning, a side-sliding garage door, and a secret man door. It can be used as a 1-car garage (very tight fit for our Tesla Model Y SUV) with a Tesla Wall Connector level 2 charger or utilized as a guest bedroom (with its Murphy bed) if you let us know in advance so we can add a mattress. You can also switch back and forth, e.g use the Murphy bed to host guests for the weekend and then go back to parking a car in it.
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:
- Fully furnished including furniture; kitchen dishes, glasses and cooking utensils; towels and bed linens; ample closet and storage space
- New large-capacity washing machine and dryer just off the kitchen
- High-capacity heating and air conditioning system
- 1-car garage with a Tesla Wall Connector level 2 EV charger. Street parking otherwise.
- 1 Gig fiber-to-the-home high speed Internet and whole-home WiFi
- Outdoor shower with hot and cold water, and dual shower heads above and for your feet
- Surfboard rack in a gated area on the side of the house for surf and paddle boards
- 2 beach cruiser bikes and spike ball
- Other beach toys available a few minutes away from owner including stand up paddle boards, sea kayak, boogie boards, pickleball gear
- Lutron lighting system
- Nest smart thermostat
- Low-voltage landscape lighting
- Pets are welcome!

Cali beach living! Modern 2 BR home Pet friendly Walk to town, beaches, harbor is located in Lantern District. Cali beach living! Modern 2 BR home Pet friendly Walk to town, beaches, harbor provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, among other amenities. This House features Ocean View, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Cali beach living! Modern 2 BR home Pet friendly Walk to town, beaches, harbor has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Lantern District has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Lantern District, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • 1+ bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee grinder
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • 3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 2 stairs to reach property
  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Bicycle on site
Entertainment
  • Stereo
  • Smart TV
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Recycling
  • Composting
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)
  • Desk chair
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Printer
Guest Services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
Internet
  • Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 2:00 pm
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: the house is not child-proofed for infants.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Wells L.
Jun 17, 2025 08:13:21 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We stayed at the property for five weeks and it was an amazing stay! The furniture was top notch, the neighbors were friendly, and it was just a short walk from sights like Dana Point, Strands Beach, and more. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely book another stay next time we visit Dana Point!
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