Blue Tide Cottage ~ Ocean Views from Every Room

Entire townhouse in Dana Point, California

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2 baths
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Hosted by Vida
  1. 15 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Dana Point, across from the beach

Steps from Strands Beach and about a 5-min walk to Dana Point Hilltop Park for coastal views

Ocean views from the whole home

Ocean views from every room, a private patio, and a front porch for watching sunsets over Catalina

Attentive hosting, memorable views

Guests highlight the ocean views and praise the host's responsive communication throughout their stay
Welcome to Blue Tide Cottage! Catch the sunset dipping behind Catalina Island and the horizon with ocean views from every room, from the front porch or from the boardwalk at Strands beach which is just steps away from the front door. Walking distance to all Dana Point has to offer and driving distance to explore all of Southern California.

The space
The Blue Tide Cottage is a condo at Niguel Beach Terrace just across the street from Strands Beach and Strands View Park. The property is completely renovated and comes fully ready for you to enjoy.

Cooking up a meal? Our kitchen is fully stocked and the grill ready to be fired up. Doing the dishes has never been easier with both a dishwasher and an ocean view from the sink. Rinsing off the saltwater and sand from Strands beach? Our bathrooms are both fully stocked with linens for your stay.

Every bedroom if also stocked with fresh sheets and an ocean view. Enjoy high-speed internet and two 4k Smart TVs ready for your to stream, Zoom, download, upload and everything in between.

Stepping out the front door, you are walking distance to all that Dana Point has to offer!
• 2 mins — Dive into the heated pool and relax in the hot tub
• 5 mins — Dip your toes in the Pacific at Strands Beach
• 6 mins — Hike around Dana Point Headlands Conservation Area
• 7 mins — Take in the 360 views at Hilltop Conservation Park
• 10 mins — Shop and grab a bite at one of the amazing restaurants in the Lantern District of Dana Point
• 20 mins — Enjoy the sights at the Ritz Carlton and Salt Creek Beach
• 30 mins — Explore all Dana Point harbor as to offer

A short drive away, you can explore the art scene in Laguna Beach, discover the history of San Juan Capistrano, rent a boat from Balboa Island and so much more that South Orange County has to offer. Dana Point is situated between Los Angeles and San Diego which are both about 60 miles away and perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway.

Guest access
The entire condo as well as the pool/spa area

Other things to note
We are proud of our attention to detail when we consider the guest experience, from the space to responsive communication. Most of our bookings coming from repeat visitors and through word of mouth direct bookings but we are always looking to expand our community of guests to share the magic of Dana Point.

Some kind words from a few of our incredible past guests across Airbnb and VRBO:

“Vida’s place was comfortable, clean and spacious. We loved the beautiful views. The space was fully equipped with everything needed for our stay. An amazing location for visiting Dana Point.” ~ Rachel

“The location is perfect right across from the park with panoramic ocean views and is within easy walking distance to all of our favorite restaurants in the Lantern District in Dana Point.” ~ Rike

“We have rented previously at the Strands Beach complex and enjoyed the experience, but this unit blows the competition out of the water.” ~ Stephen

“Steps from the beach and walking distance to great restaurants the apartment allowed us to easily spend time in LA, SD and many great locations in SoCal. We can’t wait to visit again.” ~ Steve

”Truly a home away from home. All the comforts and amenities you could possibly ask for. Ocean view from every window, and the SUNSETS! I will miss them.” ~ Mikaela

“Vida’s personal attention throughout the entire process from booking, to arrival, to meeting our needs during our stay was the best we have enjoyed of all the places we have stayed over the years.” ~ Ken and Pat

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Ocean view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 reviews

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Where you’ll be

Dana Point, California, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Stepping out the front door, you are walking distance to all that Dana Point has to offer!
• 2 mins — Dive into the heated pool and relax in the hot tub
• 5 mins — Dip your toes in the Pacific at Strands Beach
• 6 mins — Hike around Dana Point Headlands Conservation Area
• 7 mins — Take in the 360 views at Hilltop Conservation Park
• 10 mins — Shop and grab a bite at one of the amazing restaurants in the Lantern District of Dana Point
• 20 mins — Enjoy the sights at the Ritz Carlton and Salt Creek Beach
• 30 mins — Explore all Dana Point harbor as to offer

Meet your host

Host
8 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
15 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
My work: Entrepreneur
We are a beach loving family, love to entertain, bike, and go for walks on the beaches and trails of Southern California including near our Blue Tide Cottage vacation rental in Dana Point. Blue Tide Cottage is one of the most special places for us with one of the best (if not *the* best) ocean views in the Niguel Beach Terrace community. We have loved discovering Dana Point better over the years and love sharing it with our guests. We look forward to getting to meet and host you!
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm