Family-friendly vacation rentals in Dana Point

The house was clean and in a quiet neighborhood. I don't like to stay in hotels because they are noisy and this neighborhood was very quiet! The kids enjoyed having their own spaces, and the hot tub was amazing after walking at Disney all day. We did need to drive to Disney, it was not a walkable distance. But it was a short drive and not at all an issue.

Helen's home was a perfect fit for our family trip to San Diego. The house was extremely clean and well stocked with all of the basics that we needed in the kitchen (spices, zip lock bags, condiments, etc.) and the bathroom (shampoo, conditioner, body wash). The beds were all comfortable and all were well made with extra blankets and pillows. The living room areas were cozy yet functional. The hot tub was a wonderful way to unwind after running around all day - it was hot a ready to go for us when we arrived. Helen was very responsive and communicated well with us before and during our stay. We would love to stay here again! Bonus tip - There's a Dry Bar and Sephora in the shopping center down the street if you need to get hair/make up done for an event. We were in town for a family wedding and it was nice treat for us to get our hair and make up done.

Three Oaks was a lovely getaway! It was nice being a bit outside of town, very quiet & peaceful. The host was friendly, attentive & very welcoming. The bed was comfortable, something I have a problem with at most hotels I stay in. Will definitely come back on future visits to the area!

We enjoyed our stay at Kimberly's place. It was nice to be able to park in the garage. The upstairs area with the master bedroom, family room, kitchen was nice for hanging out. We enjoyed some of the board games that were at the house.

This stay has so many highlights and memorable features on top of the five stars in other categories! These hosts put above average effort into the amenities, interior design, and hospitality. We loved the hot tub and felt like we were in our own private oasis even though the neighboring units were occupied. Jan and Dale stocked plenty of towels so we were able to to enjoy it several times. When we eventually did laundry (we stayed for five nights), we ran out of detergent and Jan came by within the hour to drop off some laundry detergent. The hosts left many special touches including fresh cut fruit in the fridge/yogurt, which were perfect for breakfast, and the best Trader Joe's toiletries (if you know, you know). The space is on the smaller side but absolutely standard for a house in this region and ample in comfort and character. The neighborhood is very walkable and has TONS of street parking for a Long Beach street (I lived here for 7 years, parking is notoriously difficult!).

This home was great - really spacious, great outdoor space that the kids and dogs all loved. Stephanie was really easy to get in touch with and helpful with anything that came up. Only down side was the heat wasn't working in the main part of the house and it was in the 30s at night while we were there. Stephanie helped all she could but there wasn't much she could do because the technicians couldn't come during the weekend.

Jorgen was a great host and extremely accommodating and helpful when we had some last minute illness and had to change our stay duration. The backyard is 10/10 amazing. Beautiful and surprisingly private for the area. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time outside. Thanks for the stay!

We came to celebrate my grandson's 3rd bday with extended family. It was very roomy and comfortable. We did not use the pool because it was cold. But, it was a beautiful backyard. We will definitely be back to enjoy the backyard.

David and Ginger are good hosts. They allowed us to get in earlier than the stipulated time. We made good their home and the easy access to Long Beach. They were flexible to us in exiting the home so we could wait there instead of the airport. Thank you

Staying at Nancy's place was a fantastic experience for my family, a family of four including two children. The house is beautiful and Nancy was very helpful, friendly and accommodating. The kitchen is very well equipped, the front and back yards are lovely to sit in. The only difficulty we encountered was that we didn't have longer to stay! We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to others.

An awesome house and property. Host was super responsive. Loved that the house was walkable to Miramonte winery! Would love to stay here again.

Great spot conveniently located near the freeway and downtown Encinitas! Courtney is a great host who communicated quickly and anticipated any needs we would have. The house was clean, cozy, and had ample blankets, towels, dishes, etc. Courtney went the extra mile and decorated for Christmas since we were there for the holidays. Highly recommend this spot!

This location was great for visiting family in Naples Island. Plenty of coffee and dining options within walking distance. Beautiful morning walks along the canals and waterways and great to be able to have our dog with us. Bill was a very friendly and responsive host.

We had a wonderful vacation at Nicole’s home. It was easy instructions on check-in and check-out. We enjoyed the home and truly loved the location. We have family in the area and plan to travel back quite often. We will not hesitate to stay here again. Thanks Nicole!

We had to move to Long Beach because of the fires in LA. Kate was super responsive, accommodating and gracious in every single way. When we were allowed to come back to the house, she let us out with no penalty. The place itself was great for our family, very clean and very walkable. Safe neighborhood. I will stay here again in the future when we come down for a staycation! Thank you, Kate for everything.

Our stay at Angela’s was wonderful! Her condo is very cute, clean and comfortable! It was extremely walkable and though we were in town for a wedding and had little extra time were able to make it to the beach three times because of how close and easy to get to it was. Angela was very clear about instructions and provided local recommendations. Would absolutely recommend her condo to anyone staying in the area and would love to stay here again if we have the opportunity!

This place was INCREDIBLE, one of my best stays yet. Camille’s villa was clean, quiet, and convenient. It was a 30 minute drive to Disney, where we spent all our time. Camille gave great restaurant recommendations and was very responsive. The bed was super comfortable, and did I mention quiet? There was no noise besides the Disney fireworks! I would stay here again without hesitation. Thanks Camille!

Wonderful place that is close to Disney with everything you could need for a relaxing stay after walking the park all day.

Bottom line- would I stay here again? Absolutely. You really can’t get any closer to Disney and still have the comfort of home along with a private pool and the convenience of a kitchen and laundry! The stroller saved us! The optional heated pool was a life saver too! Sure there are some fixes that would make it even better but nothing that would deter us from staying there. There are some obvious DIY upgrades that aren’t the nicest and some areas that could use some upgrades. The towels are a bit thin and feel overly used. Same goes for the linens. Nothing smelled or felt especially fresh. “Master” bathroom floor was a wet mess after showering so we tried to avoid it which meant 7 people trying to share one shower. The kitchen could use more essentials - I wouldn’t consider it well stocked. Silverware felt kinda old and cheap and they need more! Again, overall, it’s a great place if you’ve got a larger group and you’re going to be mostly at the parks!

Very spacious and clean place with a beautiful view of the vineyard. Was a great place to stay with our large family and dogs.

Carmen is an outstanding hostess! After a long day on the road with lots of kids, I was overcome by the beautiful Christmas tree and peaceful atmosphere of the house. The house was homey and comfortable and very clean- my expectations were exceeded on all these accounts. Carmen left gifts for us under the tree too. Such a sweet and wonderful gesture. If you are traveling with a large family, this house is a must. I can’t imagine how cramped and noisy a hotel suite would have been for our brood. The kitchen was very well-stocked, which made it easy to prepare our meals. The location is very walkable to the Disney parks and so made a nice excursion one evening for a Christmas dinner outing. Thank you, Carmen, for your hospitality!

The home is absolutely gorgeous! It was perfect for my family and I for our Thanksgiving trip. It was spacious enough for the kids to have their own rooms to hang out with their cousins and for the adults/parents to relax. I loved that the living room and dining room is open so the family was always able to see/ talk to each other. The outside was just as beautiful as the inside. We definitely took advantage of the back patio area and grilled some burgers, let the kids play ball and enjoy the outdoors. the front of the home has so many areas to walk and discover and just breath in the fresh air. We also got to enjoy the wineries, which were so close to the house. Sophia was so friendly and responsive throughout our stay and even prior. She made sure everything went well throughout our stay and checked up often. She was very hospitable. Hosts like these make the big difference when booking/staying at a home.

Great place, beautiful outdoor space and a good location! Comfortable beds and a nice kitchen for cooking in.

We really enjoyed staying at Robyn’s condo! It is in a nice spot close to the beach and there is a beautiful view from the balcony. It was great to be able to access the hot tub and pool, we had it to ourselves both nights! Robyn was very responsive and helpful, we definitely recommend staying here.