Monarch Beach Condo @ Ritz Pt - AC, walk to beach - Dana Point

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Updated kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless appliances

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m

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Pool
Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Gym
Fireplace

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Dana Point, CA

Dana Point Harbor
‪6 min drive‬
The Coach House
‪7 min drive‬
Doheny State Beach
‪13 min drive‬
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Monarch Beach Condo @ Ritz Pt - AC, walk to beach

Located in the gated community of Ritz Pointe, one of Dana Point's most desirable addresses, just steps to the Monarch Beach Resort Hotel and near a private, off-street walking path to Salt Creek Beach. This gated community has a swimming pool, ocean view jacuzzi, and fitness room. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo has a newly remodeled kitchen with gorgeous cherry wood cabinetry, granite counter tops, and new stainless appliances. The Master Bedroom has a king size bed, hotel-quality mattresses, large flat screen TV and a private balcony. The guest bedroom has 2 twin beds with top quality linens. This condo offers an unusually large walk-in closet and ample closet space for longer term stays. The living room has comfortable seating for 6, fireplace, and large flat screen TV with premium cable channels. New doors and windows were recently installed. The extended balcony wraps around the condo from the living room to the bedroom and includes a table for outdoor dining. The laundry room has a new washer and dryer. The condo is stocked with plenty of towels, beach gear, linens, cooking utensils and everything you need for an extended stay. High speed wifi is included. This upper level unit has higher ceilings throughout, allowing a more open, brighter environment. A motorized skylight in the master bedroom allows the room to be filled with sun during the day and closed via remote to shut out all light. The condo offers free wifi, expanded cable, and Netflix.

This location allows easy access to all Southern California attractions: Disneyland, San Diego Zoo, Legoland, and Sea World are just a short freeway drive away. Los Angeles attractions to the north are about 1 hour away. This location is about 1.5 miles to the beach and features a great walking path that winds along the Monarch Golf Course under Pacific Coast Highway and ends at the Ritz Carlton. Major nearby hotels include: Monarch Beach Resort (walking distance), Ritz Carlton, Montage in Laguna Beach (about 5 miles north) and the Laguna Cliffs Marriott.

Looking for a great beach vacation? Salt Creek Beach and Strand Beach are a short 5 minute drive or hike away. These are both great family beaches ideal for swimming and/or surfing. This community offers a swimming pool that is heated and separate large, over sized jacuzzi with ocean views.
Note: this unit has successfully completed repiping and been inspected by the city - we are among the first to complete this in Monarch Hills.
This home has been inspected and permitted by the City of Dana Point - Permit # STR15-0251

Property manager

Carla Moore

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number STR15-0251

About the area

Dana Point

Monarch Beach, a neighbourhood in Dana Point, is home to this condo. Dana Point Harbor and Pelican Hill Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Doheny State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park. Ocean Institute and Laguna Beach Paddle Boarding are also worth visiting.

Dana Point, CA

What's nearby

Monarch Beach Golf Links - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Salt Creek Beach Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Dana Point Harbor - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
The Coach House - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Doheny State Beach - 13 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

San Juan Capistrano Depot - 13 min drive
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Young's Beach Shack - ‬4 min drive
‪Bottega Angelina - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Monarch Beach Condo @ Ritz Pt - AC, walk to beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Monarch Beach Condo @ Ritz Pt - AC, walk to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Monarch Beach Condo @ Ritz Pt - AC, walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monarch Beach Condo @ Ritz Pt - AC, walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Monarch Beach Condo @ Ritz Pt - AC, walk to beach located?

Located in Monarch Beach, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Monarch Beach Golf Links, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas and Salt Creek Beach. Salt Creek Beach Park and Harbor Point Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

9 April 2025

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

Another great condo at Ritz Pointe

Have stayed in this complex twice now. It is very quiet and perfectly located near the beaches and many restaurants. This particular condo is nice because it is in the top level which in this building configuration is on the 2 nd floor instead of on tthe 3 rd floor. The other condo we stayed in was also on the 2nd floor but had another level above. This one is nice because you don’t have the noise from people above you. The condo is clean and well appointed. The owner is very nice and responsive. We had one issue with the parking pass not having the correct dates, but Carla fixed it quickly. We enjoyed our stay very much. I highly recommend this condo unit.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick F.

27 February 2025

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

Visiting Daughter and Grandkids

Very well positioned for Daughter in Dana Point, stores, restaurants and walking. Dana Point shoreline is beautifulKitchen needs a little updating but was ok for us.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

5 January 2025

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

Nice Stay

2km walk to the beach. Photos are very representative, service from Carla was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H.

29 November 2024

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

Perfect location

Lovely condo and hosts that were very responsive to the few issues we had.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

connie n.

12 September 2024

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

CN

Property Manager was great and very responsive to my texts.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tom and Laurie P., Block Island, Rhode Island

18 March 2023

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

Great location and quiet

We enjoyed our stay and would recommend.

Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Marianne S.

22 July 2023

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

CA family vacation

Eveeything was great and loved the location! Loved that the unit was in a higher level.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Fam Z., The Hague, Netherlands

28 July 2023

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

Relaxing

We had a very good stay, and enjoyed the condo, complex and location very much, we had a lot of space and good quality furniture and amenities and loved Dana Point and surroundings. We had a very relaxing stay and will definitely return when we are in the area!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

8 January 2023

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

Monarch Beach Condo

This was our second stay at this lovely condo. It is well equipped, and in a splendid location

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

yuri k.

11 February 2024

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

Wonderful host Carla

Dear Carla! Staying in your apartment is like staying home. Now I have one week left. I thought I let you know now. You are not just Super Host. You are Super Amazing Host. Anything I wish to find here. I do find. Oh I need a pen. Carla must have. And here it is. And many other instances. The best is of course the scotch tape with the turned corner. Maybe its not you. But its your spirit. I feel it. I rented many apartments all around the world. You are absolutely the best! God Bless You!

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

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10/10 Excellent

4 June 2019

Pleasant stay in this comfy condo

we stayed at this condo from 5/31/19 to 6/3/2019. The condo is very well equipped with amenities. The kitchen has everything we need such as water filter, electric kettle, coffee maker, toaster, toaster oven. There are plenty of towels to use both for the condo and for the beach. I like the high ceiling of this condo. The beds here are very comfortable; I did not wake up with any back pain. There are two TVs in the condo, one in the living room and the other in the master bedroom. I like to unwind watching the TV before going to bed. We have no issue while staying there as the manager, Carla, has prep us with a lot of things that we need to know. The condo has cable and Netflex which provide a lot of entertainments other than going to the beach. The swimming pool and club house are just around the corner. All in all, it has been a pleasant experience staying in this comfy condo.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shen Po C.

25 March 2016

Better than the Ritz!

A most comfortable 10 days stay for our Disneyland trip to Southern California. The location is perfect for both Disneyland and Legoland. You can take the HOV lane and avoid traffic. Also after all the madness of the theme parks, it is your own sanctuary in this home away from home. Everything is provided, the kitchen is well stock, the living room is spacious and comfortable for our family of four. Did I mention the bed! Our own bed now pales in comparison. I am still dreaming about this bed now that I’m home. It is better than the 6 stars hotels and the Westin Heavenly Bed. Trust me I know, we travel the world and stayed in our fair share of 5-6 star hotels, St. Regis, Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons etc. This bed and oh the shower, the water pressure is so good and relaxing. There is even a big screen TV in both the living room and the master bedroom with full cable channels and Netflix. The amenities around this condo is so convenient, Dana Point restaurants, supermarkets, even a Costco! The downside is that we wanted to stay in this condo instead of going out to explore the attractions. We can’t wait to return to this 6 star condo!

2/10 Terrible

Melanie R.

15 December 2023

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

Requesting full refund! Construction occurred during entire visit

Our house flooded so we stayed in the VRBO out of necessity. There was a full model and reconstruction on three of the units below our condo during the entire visit. The noise level was extreme and the construction was absolutely horrible during our visit. I had to have hip replacement surgery, so I was unable to rest and relax with the noise and construction chaos. The property manager knew about the construction as well as the HOA. I spoke to several owners of the other units and they did not have permits nor did they have the clearance for mold. My 17-year-old daughter was sick during our entire one-month stay and I had to take her to urgent care. And she had terrible cough symptoms, respiratory issues, sore throat,. It was not a typical cold, and had to be put on a breathing device because of the conditions of the Vrbo. I have diagnosis and paperwork to support my claim. Additionally, I slept in the master bedroom and had strange bug bites completely covering my torso. I don’t know if there was bedbugs or not. I changed and washed and sanitized the sheets three times and it did not help. This unit should not have been represented by Vrbo nor should it have been rented at all. The construction is extreme and the day we checked out, December 4, Workers were coming in to re-pipe the entire unit. I have pictures and documentation to support my claim, and I am insisting on a full refund. This was a horrible experience for myself and my family.

Stayed 31 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Colleen B., Kansas City, MO

30 March 2022

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Two Star Property in a Four Star Location

I've rented properties all over the US and several countries for nearly 20 years. I maintain a five-star guest rating on all rental sites. I treat rentals like my own home. I have stayed at the well-located Ritz Pointe complex a few times, but this was my first stay- and last - in this unit. My list of cleanliness grievances is long. I am a person who likes a tidy environment and who expects, when paying thousands of dollars to stay for a month, a higher standard of care and for it to include a much more impressive array of supplies (ie no kleenex, limited trash bags, no foil/baggies). The night I arrived, I had to run out to buy a battery for a beeping smoke detector. A supply should be in a drawer. The bathroom vent had an ungodly collection of thick black mold coming out of every vent opening. The ceiling fan on the vaulted ceiling above my bed was covered with thick dust that had accumulated for so long that it was clinging in globs all around the blade edges. No sane person would turn that on. In a room with a white duvet, you'd think that would be cleaned with each cleaning. I asked in advance about a blender because I make daily smoothies. When I located it and got ready to use it, I was greeted by slimy wet mold all over the inner parts. Ditto when I opened drawers to find measuring cups covered with mildew. I did ask for - and receive a new blender and a set of measuring cups/spoons. They were left at the door by the leasing agent who did not bother to let me know she had arrived (I was there) and so I could show her in person the photos I had sent. Most owners/agents bend over backwards to make sure they are available to guests. I was told I was unreasonable. I was promised the cleaning people would return the following day. I waited two hours for them. This is not a cleaning person problem. It is a lack of conscientiousness on the part of the leasing company to not check the place thoroughly and really oversee what needs to be done to keep a place in rentable condition. That means you do periodic deeper cleaning and check under furniture, under couch cushions, in drawers. Some former reviews posted about the lack of support in the couch. I was promised the cushions would be replaced. Not true. Carpets are screaming to be cleaned. Kitchen contents average at best. One pro. I was at least able to sleep because the master bed was comfortable. And I asked for and did receive my cleaning fee back. 4 star location; 2 star unit.

Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin B.

13 December 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The accommodation was comfortable and had good falicitys

Good for a couple or friends to stay for vacation.

Stayed 90 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

1 August 2022

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

Wonderful accommodations!

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at your condo. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need! Condo was bright and welcoming. Plenty of beach items, chairs, etc. Short walk to the beach. Would definitely stay at this condo again! Thank you!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James C., Akron, Ohio

13 April 2022

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

Great Stay

I don’t usually leave reviews but I can say we are picky and this place was exactly how described. The owner was courteous, organized and kind. Would wholeheartedly recommend this condo—great location in a nice area.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Susan M.

11 January 2022

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

A great place but…

Accurate reflection of the write up and photos. It could do with a couple of upgrades. The sofa facing the wall TV unit in the living room is sagging. It’s been well used and most uncomfortable. The bathrooms too look old and could do with an upgrade. A walk in shower in one bathroom could help a great deal. Otherwise, a terrific place!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

marina p.

14 November 2021

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

Very Nice Place

Stayed one month. Felt like home. 20 minute walk to the beach. Orangetheory, excellent sushi restaurant and cool coffee shop about a 10 minute walk. Heard neighbors in the middle of the night banging around a few times but for the most part very quiet

Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Steve G.

17 August 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Misleading.

Property has no view. The interior was dirty. Paint touched up all over with wrong color. Only could take shower bath tub was broke. Tar paper over sun light in master. Patio was dirty. Poor discription

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny W.

10 July 2021

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

A great place to stay!

We really enjoyed staying at this condo! Clean, spacious, and a great location! Close to the beaches, walking trails, and restaurants. I definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Herbert C.

7 June 2021

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

Enjoyed our stay

The condo served as a great place to stay while we visited with our family in Laguna Niguel.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abby M.

15 January 2021

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

Best experience ever!

My stay here could not have been better! Because I was staying for a long term stay during covid, I wanted a place that was spacious and comfortable since I'm "home" more than I would like to be. The condo is beautifully furnished and well stocked. There's even a salad spinner, grater, cutting boards, and tupperware. I love the gas fireplace! The condo and community are very quiet which I love, The bed in the main bedroom is super comfortable as are the linens. I would definitely recommend this place for a short or long term stay.

Stayed 72 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenden G.

23 October 2020

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

Better than imagined

As soon as I walked in I knew it was going to be a nice, relaxing stay. The property is beautiful and comes stocked with just about everything you need. About a 20 minute walk to the beach. It was easy to keep in touch with property manager for additional needs. They were great at communicating current events like parking changes etc. Would definitely stay again!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

16 October 2020

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

Great place...

Overall, I give this unit 5 stars...great location.

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2020

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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2 bathrooms

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About the area

Dana Point

What's nearby

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Frequently asked questions

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10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Another great condo at Ritz Pointe

Gail H.

8/10 Good

Patrick F.

Visiting Daughter and Grandkids

Patrick F.

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

Nice Stay

Rob P.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H.

Perfect location

Claudia H.

8/10 Good

connie n.

CN

connie n.

8/10 Good

Tom and Laurie P., Block Island, Rhode Island

Great location and quiet

Tom and Laurie P.

8/10 Good

Marianne S.

CA family vacation

Marianne S.

8/10 Good

Fam Z., The Hague, Netherlands

Relaxing

Fam Z.

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

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