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Living room
Terrace/patio
Front of home
Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Clemente, CA
  • San Clemente Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Casa Romantica
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Clemente State Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Oceanside, CA (OCN)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Pull out Sofa

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

San Clemente Beach House

Welcome to this gorgeous Spanish beach cottage with stunning ocean views, located just one block from the pier and two blocks from historic downtown San Clemente. This Spanish style home was completely renovated and feels like you are in a resort with all its amenities, (The pictures speak for themselves). This home is equipped with everything you will need for that perfect vacation, just unpack your bags and enjoy. Don’t forget the bathing suit, a must have.

The beach awaits, beautiful sunsets, great surfing, stroll on beach trail, tour the downtown shops, walk to the pier or downtowns' fine restaurants, go wine tasting, take in a play at the local Cabrillo Playhouse, go antique shopping, all just a few blocks away, or just enjoy the casual laid back atmosphere of San Clemente!

This home offers an ocean view deck with patio table for dinning or just hanging out, enjoying the views or taking in the sun. There are also several other outdoor dining areas to enjoy. You can dine in front of the outdoor fireplace in the back yard or just sip on some wine or have your cup of coffee on the front patio, all offer serenity, ocean breezes or views.

Once the sun goes down enjoy the indoor or outdoor fireplace for a romantic evening or just play cards and games on the dining room table that can accommodate everyone. There are two flat screen TV’s to enjoy movies. Every room has a ceiling fan but they are rarely needed as the average summer temps are around 79 degrees.

-2 bedrooms – Both have queen beds, family room has comfortable sleeper sofa with memory foam mattress

-Fully equipped kitchen with double drawer dishwasher, cooper sink.

-Built in outdoor gas BBQ and wood burning fireplace

-Wi Fi throughout entire home

-Off street parking – Critical, when near the beach in San Clemente!

-Beach chairs, boogie boards, ice chest, and beach towels provided.

Property manager

Max Jones

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Clemente

Located in San Clemente, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Mission San Juan Capistrano and Surfing Heritage Foundation Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Casa Romantica and Camp Talega. Travelling with kids? Consider Bamboo and Beyond and Ocean Institute. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Clemente, CA

What's nearby

  • Avenida del Mar - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • San Clemente Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Clemente City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Casa Romantica - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • San Clemente State Beach - 13 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • San Clemente Pier Station - 6 min walk
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fisherman's Restaurants - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bear Coast Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bagel Shack - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is San Clemente Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at San Clemente Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at San Clemente Beach House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is San Clemente Beach House located?

Located in the centre of San Clemente, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Avenida del Mar and San Clemente Pier. The Pier Beach and San Clemente City Beach are also within 10 minutes. San Clemente Pier Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rachel s.

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

Great Beach Stay!

Close to beach, down town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri W.

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

Cozy Beach House

I came with my husband and two teen girls to enjoy San Clemente and time at the beach. The small home, though older, is clean, warm and cozy with tasteful beach decor and comfortable furnishings. It was a perfect getaway. We could walk to the beach trail and San Clemente Pier from the home in under 10 min and loved watching the surfers and hearing the waves crash on the shore. The home is well appointed with everything one could need for cooking at home and enjoying the beach. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

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

Beach Bungalow in San Clemente

Overall, we really liked Casa Elena. The house is on a very quiet street and you can easily walk to the beach. It is walkable to the downtown area, but it is a bit farther. The house is very cute and appointed with numerous amenities. One suggestion, if possible, would be to update the outdoor furniture, which is somewhat dated and in need of some "freshening up." Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Elena. One last suggestion: on hot days the house could use a fan, as the kitchen has ceiling windows that do not block out the sun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy R.

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

casita near beach

We enjoyed our stay @ this property, its quiet location near the beach and it indoor and outdoor gathering spaces.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

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

Beautiful home and walking distance to the beach/pier :)

Our stay to visit our Marine was fabulous. Plenty of room for us. Plenty of space for us all to have our own are if needed. The view from the roof top was awesome for my morning coffee. Kitchen had everything we needed. We were there 5 days. Cooked breakfast. Cooked Dinner 2 nights and ate out a few times. The owener even let us check in a bit early ( thank you so much ) He was also easy to get a hold of and returned my questions in a timely manner. The only issue we had coming into the neighborhood was that the ONE way road this home is on was closed , so had to enter the wrong way due to plumbing issues/trucks that were taking place across the street . Just bad timing and couldn't be helped. My minivan was about the length of the driveway so if you have a longer vehicle you will have to park on the street. We had 2 cars , sometimes 3 just depending on the day. I walked to the beach / pier every day ! it was great ! Id definatly stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Margaret G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

San Clemente Vacation

Excellent location, close to the San Clemente pier. Ok street. Exceptionally cute, charming home. But, it smells musty unless all the windows and doors are open. It could have used a thorough deep clean, but all surface areas and the bathroom were clean enough to use. There was an ant problem that the owner took care of immediately.

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Quaint Beach Cottage with Ocean Views

Max is an excellent host and his home was perfect for our family trip. The home exceeded our expectations as fast as location, general accommodations and cleanliness. You can walk to the beach or the restaurants and shops on the Del Mar strip within 10-15 minutes (albeit with hills which is unavoidable in San Clemente). The rooftop deck offers terrific views of the ocean and San Clemente pier. The outdoor area is small but well appointed with lots of seating area, BBQ, and firepit. The yard is beautifully landscaped with wisteria blooming during our early April visit. All of the conveniences of home are offered. We would stay at Casa Elena again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Patti D., La Quinta

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

San Clemente

Cute house located 3 minutes from the pier -beach walking trail and 10 minutes to great shops and restaurants . House had some issues (oven didn’t not work) but owner did come by and try to fix but couldn’t. House needs some attention but it’s got a lot going for it.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

Charming Beach House/Perfect Location

What a great place for a family vacation in San Clemente! Casa Elena was perfect for our family of 5 (it feels like home, feels bigger than it actually is, and it's a perfect location:)...and we can't wait to come back. Morning walks to coffee at the pier, 1 minute drive (or 5 min walk) to T Street beach for most days, short walk or drive downtown for everything else you need. All the amenities you need, and more! God bless this charming beach house!

10/10 Excellent

Judith V.

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

Great Location, adorable

Lovely cottage, very well done. Everything thought of, great location😍

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

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Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Logan T.

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

Truly a 5-star experience

The property was exactly as described, and you can tell the owner takes pride in offering people a great experience. The house has brilliant character and decor, and we had a fantastic time. Highly recommended. Can’t wait to go back!

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Wish we had more time

This home is absolutely lovely. My son and I were visiting San Clemente for a godchild's graduation and it was perfect. We loved the fact that we didn't have to fight for a parking space because we had off-street parking, unlike most other friends who were staying in San Clemente for the graduation. The home was very clean and had everything we needed. The roof top deck is heaven and the neighborhood was lovely and really quiet. The nearby beach, the restaurants and downtown shopping were so convenient. Now I know exactly where to stay when my husband and I visit San Clemente next spring.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

John T., La Canada, CA

Great location/charming house

We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay. The house is very charming and comfortable. Walking distance to the beach. The rooftop deck was a great place to enjoy the sunsets. I’d definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

scott d., San Francisco

Excellent Beach Retreat

Recently stayed here for a week with my family of 4. This was for a surf vacation and it worked out great. The house is walking distance to the pier/beach and a slightly longer walk to the main retail strip for dinner. We primarily were surfing San-O, but my son walked for a couple afternoon sessions to the pier. While only 2BR/1Ba, the house feels much larger. It had 4 different dining areas (front yard, back yard, kitchen/dining room, and roof top deck). Dinner/sunset and view of the water were fantastic! The kitchen is well stocked with kitchen tools/utensils and had everything we needed. If we return to San Clemente, I would rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Great stay at Casa Elena

Great house in an excellent location. The house is clean, well-maintained and our family had plenty of space to spread out both inside and outside. The house is located on a quiet street which is very pleasant. Stayed for 10 days and had everything we needed. Beach chairs/boogie boards and umbrellas were provided and the beach is a short walk from the house. Relaxing on the roof watching the beautiful sunset was a highlight. Beds are very comfortable and kitchen is well equipped. Beach trails fun for daily walks or bike rides. Downtown shopping and restaurants are a short walk or drive away. This was our third summer vacation at Casa Elena. Wonderful place to relax. Excellent customer service from the owner and the entire process was simple and efficient. We are recommending the house to some friends looking for a place to stay later this year.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Yearly San Clemente family vacation.

Our family loves coming to San Clement and this property is the ideal place to stay. It feels like home. We are planning to return in September.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

molly o.

Relaxing and Enjoyable

Casa Elena is a nice home away from home in San Clemente. We have stayed for a week the last 2 years. The location is great for beach access, walking, dining, train to San Diego, shopping, etc. The property has ample room for entertaining family or friends with a great rooftop view of the sunset. It also has off street parking which is a plus. The owner is great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Wonderful stay at Casa Elena

We highly recommend a stay at Casa Elena. We had such a good time last year we came back again this summer. The house is clean, well kept and very comfortable. The beach chairs and boogie boards were great. The beach is a short walk as is downtown. Lots of excellent restaurants nearby and fun spots for a night out. The location is perfect. The rooftop deck is amazing with a beautiful view. It was our favorite spot to spend time and one of the main reasons why we will come back. The rental process was very efficient and simple.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Comfort and Character in San Clemente!

Our week at Casa Elena was one of our most memorable family vacations! The home exemplifies the Spanish character of this wonderful Oceanside village! All the amenities of home and a short walk to the beach. We especially loved the rooftop terrace with expansive ocean views and the outdoor fireplace in the backyard. This property is a gem; exactly how you see it online. Thank you Casa Elena!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nissa L., Auburn, WA

Cozy and adorable!

This place was perfect for my family of 4. With so much to do in the area, we were in and out frequently; but with the 2 large beds and pullout sofa, it was perfect to come home to each night. The view from the roof is spectacular in the morning while having a cup of coffee. We were a little sad the hot tub was off limits, but with the ocean just a 5 minutes walk away, that it didn't matter. I wouldn't recommend this house for small children with all the potential breakables, but for kids 10+ they have a blast! Thanks for letting us borrow you awesome beach house! :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Absolutely Lovely!

This was the perfect place for our family vacation to San Clemente: beautiful little beach house, walking distance to the ocean, pier, and downtown, lovely roof-top dining, and much more. The house was clean and comfortable for our family of four and the kitchen is adequately equipped, so we could cook and enjoy our meals from the roof-top view. We will definitely come again and would recommend it for anyone we know traveling to the area. Thank you so much for a wonderful visit! What a lovely life we lived for our week in San Clemente!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Beautiful home great location

This house was perfect for my family. It was walking distance for my two boys to go to the beach and walking distance to downtown. The home itself was so cute and very functional for a family vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D., Atlanta

Charming beach cottage!

We have enjoyed a spring vacation at this charming historic beach bungalow in a quiet neighborhood just up from the beach! The beautiful outdoor spaces and gardens as well as the updated interior provided a very enjoyable stay within walking distance to downtown. We hope to return again soon!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

betsy l.

amazing and darling!

we stayed here for the week - my two boys, mother and I and had a wonderful time. Really close to the beach and town. The inside and outside are beautiful! a must stay for anyone looking for a darling beach bungalow

About the host

Hosted by Max Jones

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My wife and I are retired and would love to share one of our favorite spots in the whole world with others while we are out of town enjoying our wilderness ranch in Washington State.

Why they chose this property

This is one of only a few hundred properties that are on the San Clemente Historical List. It still has its historical character but has been completely renovated with all the modern amenities one could ask for and only a block to the pier.

What makes this property unique

Stunning ocean sunsets from the deck and cool ocean breezes await.

Languages:

English, Spanish