The Sandbox - Vintage Beachfront Bungalow - private beach Dana Point STR23-0020

Dana Point, California
$1635 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

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Night 3 nights

Min Stay

** AVAILABLE FOR 3 NIGHT MINIMUM** DANA POINT PERMIT STR23-0020

PRIVATE BEACH ROAD - CHARMING VINTAGE BEACH BUNGALOW. OCEAN AND SAND AT YOUR FEET. 3 BEDROOMS.

Relaxing beach paradise - this oceanfront, freshly updated 1952 beach bungalow sits directly on the sand. The exclusive community of Beach Road provides privacy and seclusion rarely possible with beachfront property, tucked behind the gates of this exclusive guarded community in Dana Point, CA. The beach and ocean are right here. Unwind on the large deck with your morning coffee, see the dolphins swim by and birds dive into the ocean right in front of the house. Cozy up on the deck by the sand, or in the living room with a fire in the gas fireplace while you watch the waves and hear the sounds of the ocean. At low tide, you have direct access to the beach directly off the giant brand-new deck. At high tide, it's like you are floating on a cruise ship, with waves coming right to the glass. Enjoy incredible sunsets, coastline, Catalina Island, and Dana Point views.

Update: As of October construction continues on the expansion of a neighboring home. Construction activity is intermittent and possible from 7am - 4pm Monday through Saturday.

This is a single-level original 1950s California beach bungalow. The single-family residence features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a den with pullout couch, an office, a living room with a gas fireplace, and a full kitchen with ocean views. The expansive deck offers room to spread out, sunbathe or enjoy time with family and friends, with a lower patio area offering room for play, and an outdoor dining area with a Blackstone Grill new in 2025. Umbrellas and beach chairs are at your disposal.

The primary bedroom offers a Sleep Number adjustable King bed and freshly updated master bath, second bedroom features a Queen bed, generous third bedroom holds bunk beds (full and twin), and a cozy Tv room/ den.

The maximum number of guests allowed in the home is up to 6 adults and up to 8 people including children. In front of the property, there is private uncovered driveway parking for up to three standard-sized vehicles.

Beach Front properties face harsh conditions daily from the salt air and king tides. Amtrak trains run daily and at night along the active railroad on the opposite side of Beach Road and Pacific Coast Highway.

No parties/events -- Our home is in a quiet residential area and this property is best for families looking for a quiet beachside retreat. If you are looking to host and entertain, Beach Road is not the best option for your group. No smoking on entire premises --Quiet hours between 10pm-8am.

All guests must be pre-approved by host and entered in advance into guard gate system. Maximum of 14 guests in total including registered daytime visitors allowed, all rules are strictly enforced. Parking is extremely limited on Beach Road, please be aware. Guests outside of 2-3 cars in the driveway will be required to Uber/Lyft.




ABOUT THE AREA
Beach Road is located between the San Clemente Pier and the Dana Point Harbor in a one of a kind Southern California Beach Front Community with views and privacy unparalleled in Southern California. The homes allow you to step out on to your own private beach with additional miles of public beach for daily activities and exercise. Here, you can experience Southern California coastal living at its finest. The sun, surf and abundant Southern California vacation activities cannot be matched.
Geographically located in an area known as California’s Riviera, “one can expect the best coastal weather in Southern California.” The property is located right on the beach so you can expect to see schools of dolphins, and surfers. The home is near both Doheny and Poche, two of the best surfing spots on the west coast.

Relax in the private enclave of Beach Road, and enjoy comfort and ambiance guaranteed to make you wish you never had to leave.

** no persons other than the registered guests may be on property without prior authorization from host. No parties or events. All guests must be registered in advance with entry gate and host **

At 60 miles south of Los Angeles, and 65 miles north of San Diego, we are just 45 minutes to Disneyland, 25 minutes to Lego Land, 60 minutes to Sea World and within an hour of so many other great attractions Southern California has to offer. You will be centrally located to airports, shopping, theme parks, and fine restaurants. Welcome home!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Energy-saving Switches Recycling Unit Size: 1400 Sq Ft (130 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Ocean
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Stacia F.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Property is perfect for our family getaway! The small desk area in the back bedroom was perfect when some of us needed to be on a work call or a little quiet time on the computer. The kitchen is well stocked with newer appliances. The wall air conditioners are a huge bonus. The deck, cornhole games, outdoor tables and seating and citronella candles set in fire glass created the perfect amount of ambient light. The string lights in the bushes were a nice touch. A great summer beach location and we look forward to coming back!

  • Louis H.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    My family had a fantastic time in this beautiful home. The deck and beach access is amazing. We have stayed in several homes there over the years and this was by far the best.

  • Kati B.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    We had the absolute best stay... I only wish we could have stayed longer!! The big comfy couches with fire tables right on the beach, the gigantic primary bedroom, every possible kitchen & beach amenity with such cute decor. I love my sleep but found myself getting outside early each morning to enjoy the back area with a cup of coffee and incredible views. There’s not one thing I would change and if anything - we hope to be back next summer. Thank you for everything and being such kind and accommodating hosts!!

  • Brian T.

    Submitted May 9, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    House is clean and airy. The outdoor space is fresh and spacious. Overall a great spot to spend quiet time on the beach.

  • Ryan M.

    Submitted Apr 23, 2025

    Stayed Apr 16, 2025

    Location was perfect. Loved the beach and coziness of the property. Would have liked to have a dishwasher.

  • pamela p.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Dana Point is just a beautiful spot on the California coast. Chris & Amy are excellent kind hosts & their home is a perfect place to relax & enjoy the wonderful beach, cute town & magnificent sunsets. We hope to return soon!

  • Katie L.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    We came in from out of town for a family wedding. The house itself is, top to bottom completely beautiful. The deck was an added BONUS. We even slept outside one night and I personally have never/don’t do that!! I can’t say it enough, every family member had the time of their lives just because of the house!

  • Thomas M.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    Super nice tastefully updated mid century modern nestled among McMansions. Makes the absolute best of the beach conditions, which are beach at low tide, nicely done river rock at high tide. Everything works what needs to be new is new.

  • Alicia M.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    Third time staying at the Sandbox and it's truly my favorite place to stay. This is one of those great places that I wouldn't change a single thing. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home, Chris and Amy!

  • Jen G.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    We had an amazing stay at the Sandbox enjoying quality time with local family. The back deck is gorgeous and ocean views are beyond stunning. The privacy is unmatched. The vintage bungalow is well appointed with everything anyone could possibly need. Chris and Amy showed so much kindness to accommodate a late check out when my daughter got sick the last day. We can’t wait to go back!

  • Bryan & Teresa S.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    The perfect home to make great memories! The views are spectacular. The patio was ideal for long relaxing days and listening to the waves. We can’t wait to come back! Chris and Amy were great hosts!

  • Kimberly T.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 29, 2024

    Super cute and cozy bungalow in a very nice community. My husband and I stayed here with our teenage grandchildren. The beach in this area is rocky but the back patio is a great place to hangout. We travelled a short way up the road for a perfect day at the beach. If you are staying here with small children make sure you understand the layout of the house. It worked well for us with teenagers that had nowhere to go. The bed in the master was a little too soft for our liking but others might enjoy that.

  • Vere R.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    Our family completely enjoyed this home and the ocean view. We spent most of our time on the deck right next to the water. We fished, surfed, swam, played games, cooked, laughed, caught up with each other and took in all of God's creation we could. In fact we never turned on the TV once. The home had everything we needed and then some. There were beach chairs, boogie boards, a surf board, all the small appliances, AC, sheets, towels and more. There was some difficulty with the parking. There are 3 spots for sedan or small SUV sized vehicles which was plenty. However because security only issues 3 passes for a specific licensed vehicle, we needed to go through some logistical back & forth when we had local family come visit. We were able to use the free parking just outside of the gate. Thank you so much for your flexibility, we will likely come again!

  • Rachel J.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    My family and I had an amazing time at Chris and Amy’s beach house. The location was perfect and every detail was thought of. The deck worked out great to have friends and family over for the day. We had 2 families stay there and didn’t feel tight at all. The Sandbox Vintage was the ultimate beach vacation, we will definitely be back again! Thanks again Chris and Amy.

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$1,635+
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