Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Monarch Beach condo, you'll find Dana Point Preserve and Salt Creek Beach Park. Dana Strands Beach and Baby Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
DECEMBER HOLIDAY DISCOUNT - Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat
**Visit the beach for the holiday season and enjoy a $500 DISCOUNT in December!**
For 2025, we re-imagined The Sand Dollar to provide our guests with a more modern, comfortable and enjoyable luxury retreat. Our complete renovation starts as you enter through the welcoming Dutch door, a new dining island, coffee bar, and open space for gathering around a meal. The new kitchen is complete with new cabinets with under-counter lighting, appliances, utensils, cookware and dinnerware ready for your favorite family recipes. The living room includes custom furniture, comfortable swivel chairs, large screen QLED television. All rooms have dimmable overhead lighting that can be adjusted to fit the mood of the day or night.
The entirely new baths include vanities and showers encased in glass. Large electronic mirrors can be adjusted for brightness and color temperature as well as anti-fog. The full-size front-loading washer/dryer tower will make laundry a breeze and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the entire space is pleasant for bare feet and easy to keep clean.
The main patio has been transformed as a casual gathering area for enjoying alfresco drinks and dining. The smaller patio is a quiet retreat for a coffee at sunrise or book in the late afternoon. Both bedrooms have new beds and ample storage in the built-in closets. The master bedroom includes a new king bed with Nectar mattress, wall-mounted TV to stream movies and favorite shows or catch up on news or sports. Each nightstand includes multiple charging ports to refresh all your vital electronics. Ceiling fans will help keep everyone comfortable with remotes to customize circulation for each room.
High speed secure internet Wi-Fi is provided throughout. YouTubeTV is provided with over 100 national and local channels as well us unlimited recording of your favorite series or sporting event. Both TVs are ready to login into any streaming service that you frequently use.
The Sand Dollar is a perfect beach getaway in the best location in California. Stroll out the door and you are a short 8 minute walk from beautiful Strands Beach. You will find chairs, umbrella, drink cooler, boogie boards and sand toys you can take with you to the beach. In addition to our updates, Strands Vista Park also continues to evolve. Walk over and enjoy the new paths, updated Veterans Memorial and picnic tables. (Sadly, the funicular elevator is out of service indefinitely.) Make sure you schedule a few evenings to enjoy the great Pacific Ocean sunsets.
The complex also has a large family pool heated year-around as well as large hot-tub. The nearby shower makes it a great place to rinse off and cool down after a day at the beach. An alternative adult-only hot tub is also available in the complex. We also provide a covered parking space and many guest spaces are also available. Our place is a lower unit located on the ground floor.
You are in the perfect location in Southern California with fabulous dining, artist galleries, shopping, golf and sport activities awaiting you in Dana Point and nearby Laguna Beach. A few options include a visit Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney, Legoland, San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, The Getty Museum, San Clemente Pier, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Queen Mary at Long Beach, Catalina Island, Birch Aquarium, San Juan Capistrano Mission, and Laguna Beach with numerous art festivals and shops. Locally in Dana Point you can enjoy many new restaurants, outdoor summer concerts and movies, golf, whale watching, water activities and shopping at the harbor, the Ocean Institute, Bluff Top Trail, Marine Life Refuge, and many parks…Creekside Park and Heritage Park are two of our favorites.
It has been gratifying to see our renovation plans become a reality. We hope you come and enjoy all the changes at The Sand Dollar for many years to come!
Note: Our complex has changed the policy requiring a 30-night minimum rental. Please contact me directly to discuss any flexible options help meet your travel needs.
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
No elevator (single-level property)
Single level property
Smooth flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoking not allowed
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
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling 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
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Electric car charging station
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Recycling
Unit size: 1,000 square feet
Water dispenser
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
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 10:00 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Minimum 30 night rentals. (Contact owner if near 30 nights for possible accommodations.)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking strictly prohibited.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is DECEMBER HOLIDAY DISCOUNT - Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat to the airport?
This condo is 22.1 mi (28-min drive) away from the John Wayne Airport (SNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does DECEMBER HOLIDAY DISCOUNT - Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.
How close is DECEMBER HOLIDAY DISCOUNT - Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat to the beach?
This condo is a short 14-minute walk from Dana Strands Beach and 1.4 mi (4-min drive) from Salt Creek Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does DECEMBER HOLIDAY DISCOUNT - Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat offer free breakfast?
This condo does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at DECEMBER HOLIDAY DISCOUNT - Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat?
No, there is no casino at this condo, but Casino San Clemente (11-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at DECEMBER HOLIDAY DISCOUNT - Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at DECEMBER HOLIDAY DISCOUNT - Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat?
Free parking is not available at this condo.
Does DECEMBER HOLIDAY DISCOUNT - Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat have a pool?
This condo features an outdoor pool.
Does DECEMBER HOLIDAY DISCOUNT - Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this condo.
How close is DECEMBER HOLIDAY DISCOUNT - Modern Beach Condo - Luxury Coastal Retreat to downtown Dana Point?