10/10 Excellent
Susan R.
Mar 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Delight of Dana Point
Susan R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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Cottage by the Harbor
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Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroom
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Parking available
- Washer
- Pet friendly
- Fireplace
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Dana Point, CA
- Salt Creek Beach Park13 min walk
- Dana Point Harbor15 min walk
- Doheny State Beach2 min drive
- Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)30 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Dana Point
Located in Lantern District, this cottage is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
What's nearby
- Baby Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
- Salt Creek Beach Park - 13 min walk - 0.8 miles
- Dana Point Harbor - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
- Doheny State Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
- The Coach House - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
Getting around
- San Juan Capistrano Depot - 15 min drive
- John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 15 min walk
- Del Taco - 16 min walk
- Bear Coast Coffee - 5 min walk
- Taco Bell - 7 min walk
- Starbucks - 6 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cottage by the Harbor
This is a new listing with VRBO. I have been in operation since 2011 and am very experienced with vacation rentals. Your cozy getaway awaits in Dana Point at this marvelous cottage. With 2 bedrooms featuring a queen bed, a soothing bathroom with a shower, and a lovely living room with a comfy sofa bed, this retreat is perfect for small groups or families. Enjoy amenities like WiFi, AC, and a washing machine during your stay. Experience what Dana Point has to offer with a stay at our cottage. A 5 minute walk finds you at the nearby town center and new downtown area where you can find restaurants, nightclubs and shopping. Down the street is Dana Point Harbor/marina and the famous Doheny Beach surfing and park, Go to the Marina for a fun get-away to Catalina Island or whale watching! The Cottage is a great pet friendly alternative to the overpriced resort hotels.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.
Property manager
Dix Wright
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
- 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
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- No elevator (single-level property)
- Single level property
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycles
- Boat
- Golf
- Kayak
- Pickleball
- Tennis
- Water park
- Water sports equipment
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating 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
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)
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycles
- Double-glazed windows
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Garden
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Local artist showcase
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
- Recycling
- Towels (changed on request)
Policies
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
Pets
- This property welcomes pets
- Dogs only
- 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
- Service animals exempt from fees
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
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
Property Registration Number 025320
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
- This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
- Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
- Long-term renters welcome.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do around this cottage?
This cottage is situated in Lantern District within a short 15-minute walk of Dana Point Harbor and also 17 minutes on foot from Salt Creek Beach Park. You'll also find Doheny State Beach and Mission San Juan Capistrano within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this cottage?
Bicycle parking is also available for guests.
Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
Is Cottage by the Harbor good for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this cottage include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Are there hot tubs at Cottage by the Harbor?
No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this cottage offer breakfast?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.
Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?
No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How close is the airport from this cottage?
The closest major airport to this cottage is John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is 26.2 mi away (35 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cottage by the Harbor?
Yes, every accommodation at Cottage by the Harbor comes with a deck.
Cottage by the Harbor Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Archie C.
Feb 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Travel oasis
From this lovely oasis in Dana Point we could walk literally everywhere and the house has been kept totally up to date.
Archie C.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025