Family-friendly vacation rentals in Dana Point

I get my adult children together once a year. My daughter, her husband and toddler come from Washington. We really enjoyed our stay at the Lake Elsinore home. David, the host was very nice. The home has everything you need. The kitchen is very well equipped. They had enough beds, towels and everything you could think of was there. My grandson had a lot of fun in the back yard, they thought of everyone when they made this home an Airbnb. I was very pleased. Although the pool wasn’t heated as expected, David did everything in his power to make it happen. I absolutely appreciated all he did and we all enjoyed our stay. My daughter asked if we could do it at the Elsinore house next year again. Thanks again David!!!

Place was wonderful. Check in was ok. Directions was confusing around the place and map was not to helpful at all. Steven was great w/ communication.

Our recent stay at Michelle’s Airbnb in Leucadia, California, was nothing short of exceptional! From the moment we arrived, it was clear that Michelle has thought of every detail to make her guests feel at home. The property is absolutely beautiful, spotlessly clean, and impeccably maintained, creating an inviting and comfortable atmosphere that rivaled the coziness of our own home. The kitchen was a standout feature, fully stocked with everything needed to whip up almost any meal. From cookware to an impressive array of spices, we had all the tools to enjoy home-cooked dinners, which made our stay even more special. It’s rare to find such a well-equipped kitchen in a vacation rental! The location is perfect for soaking in the local culture. Right on the beach, we loved taking daily walks to explore the vibrant Leucadia community. The highlight, though, was watching the sunset every evening from the living room or deck—pure magic! The views were breathtaking and made every night feel

The place was located very close to the wine trail, which was ideal. We particularly loved that the backyard by the pool was fenced, which made relaxing with our dogs even more enjoyable.

My girls and I really enjoyed our stay! Very peaceful atmosphere, exactly what we needed & what we were looking for. Only complaints is we couldn’t experience the waterfall (would have made my daughter’s bday even better) & also the pool heater. This prevented us from using the pool at night (water was cold) we would have LOVED using the pool from morning till night to take full advantage of the beautiful pool but like they mentioned, it’s expensive to maintain, so I def understand.

View was spectacular! Loved the decor style! It’s an older unit but still well maintained. Loved the amenities and proximity to the beach and restaurants in Oceanside. Would definitely stay here again!

Thank you Nicholas for renting us your beautiful house. We definitely recommend it. We are looking forward to rent it again the next time we visit California.

Peaceful comfortable place. We loved it. Ryan is very nice. The place is cleaned.

Dan is a great and easy going host and while we didn’t meet in person, we had all the information we needed for a great stay! The tree house is pretty magical for kids and adults alike…for a one of a kind experience this place is a gem

Absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful Corona del Mar home! The location was perfect—just a short walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. The space was spotless, stylish, and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed. The host was responsive, kind, and made check-in a breeze. We felt like locals and didn’t want to leave. Highly recommend—this is a gem!

Had an incredible experience. A short walk to the beach down stairs and a great walk path along the beach that takes you directly to the pier and downtown restaurants. We walked it the first day and soaked in the beauty and had a great food. The place was prefect! Had everything we needed and Linda was an amazing host! Went out of her way to make sure we had an amazing stay. Would highly recommend.

Right in between both piers gives you a lot of options just on the balboa peninsula, or just a straight shot to the beach! Really fun stay

We had a wonderful stay with our dog! Fully fenced in yard, beautiful and peaceful and felt very private as well. We were greeted when we walked in with a bottle of wine and fruit/nuts from Kamilo's garden on the table, they were delicious! We met Kamilo in the driveway and chatted a bit, what a lovely person! He is super nice and friendly and we had a great conversation. The location is great! A few minutes drive from the beach and also from great restaurants and shops. Felt like a very safe, quiet neighborhood. It was so nice sitting outside even though it was cloudy/rainy during our visit. The place was super clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Comfortable bed and couch/bed. If you are visiting from within the USA, check out the plants that Kamilo sells! They are a great price and such a great selection! If we didnt live in Canada, and can't take live plants back :( we would have bought them all! We hope to make it back again to stay here, loved it!

Perfect home for a family of 5 for a SoCal vacation! Home has everything you need and was so very relaxing whether we were hanging inside or outside. Front has a beautiful porch to sit and enjoy rocking chairs with our morning coffee and in the evening, an outdoor big couch for all of us to sit around the firepit for smores and cocktails. Quick walk to the beach and short easy walks to Carlsbad Village to eat, shop, etc. Mimi & Hank referrals to restuarants were spot on! Finally, easy ride to San Diego for zoo, and some delicious Mexican food. Thank you Mimi & Hank for making our annual family vacation absolutely perfect!

We loved our stay in at the Newport Beach home! The view of the ocean from the patio was spectacular! We spent most of our time sitting on the patio. Beds were comfortable. We had all amenities we needed. The space was cozy, clean and well decorated. We plan to come back in a regular basis!

I had a great stay at this Airbnb. The location is perfect—it’s in a nice, quiet neighborhood, but still just a short walk to tons of restaurants and the beach. The place itself was very clean and had plenty of space to relax. The bed was super comfortable, and the couch was great for lounging too. Anytime I had a question, the host was quick to respond and helpful. Overall, a really comfortable and convenient spot. I’d definitely stay here again!

We are frequent visitor of San Clemente. Manu's place is in one of the best locations and we always like to stay there. It is clean, spacious, and one block away from Del Mar street.

Great place to stay. Beach, shopping and restaurants all within walking distance. Quiet neighborhood. Quality toilet paper. Perfect for one person, but could work for two people as well.

This place was absolutely AMAZING!!!! Derek was a great host and very responsive and informative with his instructions. It was the perfect townhouse, location, experience, and environment for a getaway!

We had such a nice get away at Deanna's home in Dana Point. We stay in the area often and would love to stay there again. It was by far one of the cleanest Airbnb/Vrbo stays we have ever had. It was so quiet and the location was unbeatable. Plenty of walkable restaurants as well as Doheny beach. The back yard was perfect for the dogs and the doggy door made it much easier too. Thank you Deanna!!

Diane was an ideal host. Great communicator and very responsive. The place was located close to the beach and walkable to restaurants in town. The second floor ocean view spotless place was spacious with plenty of natural light and privacy.

Five stars, 100%, A+! If you have the chance to stay here at Tonya’s beach cottage, don’t miss it! Perfectly appointed, clean & spare but warm and welcoming design and furnishings. Darling neighborhood with lovely walkable streets and a flower-lined pedestrian bridge leading to the beach a short 10 min walk away. And Tonya’s hospitality is truly a gift that she enjoys sharing with others!!! Gorgeous charcuterie board and a bottle of chilled wine were waiting for us upon arrival. And, by some magical combo of a lovely mattress, crisp cool sheets and ocean air, I experienced truly great sleep! Thank you so much Tonya!

Gorgeous stay in the hills of Ramona. Lisa was very responsive and often proactively reached out to us to resolve any issues. We had a great time

Edmunds place was a super nice stay in one of our favorite beach towns! You could see and hear the ocean from either of the balconies and some windows. Other than the remote being harder to use and the steps there wasn’t much that was inconvenient about the stay. We would definitely stay again!