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Castle By The Sea - Dana Point - Permit #16-0537

Vacation home in Dana Point with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Main Living Room
Dining Table
Master Bedroom
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62069 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dana Point, CA
  • Place, Lantern Bay County Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Doheny State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Dana Point Harbor
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 King Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Castle By The Sea - Dana Point - Permit #16-0537

Castle By The Sea is a highly rated vacation home rental in beautiful Dana Point, CA at the southern terminus of Pacific Coast Highway midway between Los Angeles and San Diego. A few miles South of Laguna Beach and 3 miles from Historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. It is close to the beach with great views, restaurants, parks, arts and festivals, dana point harbor, resorts and many wedding venues. You’ll enjoy your stay because of the location, the view, the peace and quiet and the homes’ comfort. My place is good for couples, business travelers, and families and many stay for weddings held locally due to it’s venue and beach close location. Dana Point Permit #16-0537
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items 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.
Jacuzzi on property is not included in rental 2 car limit Street cleaning in the morning on Tuesday and Wednesday AM Text upon departure
Two-Night Minimum Stay

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Dana Point

Located in Lantern District, a neighborhood in Dana Point, this vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. Mission San Juan Capistrano is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove State Park. Ocean Institute and Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dana Point, CA

What's nearby

  • Lantern Bay County Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Day Use Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Doheny State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dana Point Harbor - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 12 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doho Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle By The Sea - Dana Point - Permit #16-0537 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Castle By The Sea - Dana Point - Permit #16-0537?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castle By The Sea - Dana Point - Permit #16-0537?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Castle By The Sea - Dana Point - Permit #16-0537 located?

Located in Lantern District, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Doheny State Beach and North Day Use Beach. Dana Point Harbor and Baby Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful quiet beautiful house Enjoyed the stay and would recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location neat vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri R.

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

Great Stay!

The home is beautiful and very comfortable. We all really enjoyed our stay in Dana Point.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool property with an awesome location! The beach gear and towels were a lifesaver
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin P.

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

Amazing

Fantastic property in an incredible location. We have stayed here multiple times!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a family vacation! Starting with the couch in the family room, so comfy! Kitchen has everything you need and my wife loved the fridge! Spacious bedrooms and bathrooms are great! And finally, our son loved the putting green! 5 min drive from the beach and great restaurants all around! Weill definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Family get away

Great location- loved being able to walk to beach , parks and marina. Cary was a wonderful host/ property manager. If we are lucky enough to return to Dana Point would definitely try to rent this home again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis M.

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

Great weekend stay

Clean house in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

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

Lantern District Weekend

Property is spacious and well equipped and the location is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

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

Weekend Review

Property was exactly what we needed for the weekend. The location was peaceful and welcoming, and the beach being a walk away was convenient. Communication was smooth and responsive. Would recommend for anyone looking to rent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome kitchen, fully stocked. Would not recommend for small children unless you bring gates for the many areas with stairs, but other than that, the home was tremendous! The owner, Cary, went way out of his way to deliver a bag we had left behind with my husband's medicine and hearing-aid charger. Items he desperately needed. Cary is our hero.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

Wedding up the hill

We went to a wedding at the Catholic Church up the hill, which was Saint Edward the confessor. So convenient and close.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

Great location and house

The house was terrific, location was great, and we really enjoyed our stay. Would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris R.

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

Excellent facility

We really enjoyed our stay in Dana Point. Cary did a great job of communicating.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Great place for family

Cary was very accommodating, location to everything in Dana Point was incredible. Great views from the top of the castle!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

R R.

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

Great house and awesome location!

We loved this home. Great layout and short walk to the beach. Enjoyed sitting outside and relaxing. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

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

California getaway

Great place to stay in Dana Point/LA area. Cary was great and the house was too! Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugene M.

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

Great Experience

This was our family's first experience using VRBO and based on the quality of the property and owners assistance and courtesy will not be the last. Thanks Cary for a great experience at your beautiful home. :-).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Quick getaway

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Great spot in Dana Point

We had a great stay at Castle by the Sea. The property was great, location was excellent - close to the beach, harbour, shops, and restaurants. We would definitely return here next time we visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Louise W.

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

Wedding trip

Our stay was wonderful and home is very clean and very nice location. 2 bedrooms are pretty small with too big of dressers and hard to manu er with suitcase. Also need an extra chair in dining room for table. Otherwise everything else was excellent and enjoyed having beach chairs and umbrellas and towels for the beach!! I would highly recommend this place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful

Great communication with the host, beautiful house, and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savanah M., Oakland, CA

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

Excellent Stay

We book the Castle by the Sea home for our Executive team's accommodation every year in conjunction with a local conference. Always wonderful to work with Cary, amazing home, location, and host!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Wedding Weekend

Lovely well appointed home in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cary Short

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I am a father, digital media professional and love to share the Dana Point experience with others as a host

Why they chose this property

Perfect Southern California location to experience Dana Point and other Orange County coastal cities

What makes this property unique

Fully stocked home that has hosted many groups for weddings, family vacations and business travelers looking for a roomy, comfortable, clean home in a quiet location in Dana Point

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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