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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 270 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great Beach Access, Steps To The Sand, Beach Gear, Location, location, location

*** Highlights***
*Unparalleled beach access at Mariposa Point 75 yards away.

*Great central location, walking distance to everything including, downtown, the pier, Casa Romantica, Beach Club, and the Casino.

*Fresh new remodel and all new everything.

*Beach Gear included

*Check out our other unit and reviews at VRBO #476993 and book now before summer is full you won't go wrong here.






This beautiful 1Bd 1 Ba apartment is the back property to our other Beach House. VRBO # 476993 Check out the reviews and location. It is completely detached from the house with separate driveways, parking, and entrances. Ask about discounts when both units are rented together. Great for extended families, couples that want extra privacy, grandparents and larger groups, etc. This newly remodeled contemporary beach pad is steps to the sand and has incredible beach access as well as direct access to our beautiful 4.3 mile beach trail. Escalones in Spanish means 'steps' this is quite literally the steps apartment. It is steps to the beach and it is at the top of the steps of the property overlooking the neighborhood , street, and with a peek a boo ocean view. The neighbors have a lush tropical palm forest that block a rather nice direct ocean view.From the time you arrive to this cozy and contemporary beach oasis with its off street parking and full laundry facilities it is time to relax. Stroll down to Fisherman's on the pier and enjoy a sunset cocktail and wonderful seafood while perched above the crashing waves. Enjoy the full kitchen and dining room with its brand new dining set. Morning coffee seems to be more enjoyable out on the front balcony taking in the morning sun while watching people make their way down to to the beach via our convenient beach path only yards away.

Beach toys
Wander down to the beach for some great surf, or to Fisherman’s restaurant on the pier for dinner or sunset cocktails. Or, enjoy our beach trail on bike or on foot. Also, at low tide check out our tide pools, with starfish, sea anemones and muscles. Or, spend hours hunting for sea glass.

We offer:
Surfboards
Body boards
Light-weight stand up paddle boards
Beach chairs
Beach towels
An umbrella and ice chest.


Shopping and restaurants: our quaint downtown area is only a few walking blocks away, offering stylish boutiques, spas, surf shops, antique shops, and local or international cuisine. There is also a farmer’s market every sunday, offering souvenirs, art, and locally grown organic fruits, vegetables and herbs. Take a short stroll to our pier, where you can take in the sun and ocean breezes, fish, or relax and dine at the Fisherman’s restaurant.

Daily adventures nearby:

• Theme parks, etc: Disneyland, Seaworld, San Diego zoo, Knott’s Berry Farm and Legoland are one-hour’s drive or less.

• San Clemente’s new aquatic center features an olympic-sized pool, and an “aquatic playground” for the little ones.

• Dana Point Harbor is a ten-minute drive north, with numerous options for shopping, dining, or deep-sea fishing. You can also rent kayaks, jet skis and sail boats, or take the short boat ride to our local Catalina Island.

• Laguna Beach is our neighboring seaside community, renowned for its gorgeous beaches, galleries, art festivals, and Pageant Of The Masters (july).

• Big Bear ski resort is two-hours away, close enough for a day trip or over nighter.

• catch the “Surfliner Amtrak” train from our pier for a one-hour seaside excursion down the coast to San Diego, or to the Del Mar race track (july 17-sept 4), or to Angel’s stadium for baseball games.

45 minute drive to Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Legoland, 1 hr to Sea World and San Diego Zoo. Dana Point Harbor is only a 5 minute drive north. Enjoy Laguna Beach art festivals in the summer, 15 minute drive north. Newport Beach and Fashion Island 1/2 hour drive north. Enjoy the San Cemente beach lifestyle with world famous 'Trestles surf beach' 5 minute drive south. You can't beat this location for your next southern California vacation destination!!



Property manager

Bob Rountree

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Great Beach Access Steps Sand All New Decor Beach Gear Location
Great Beach Access Steps Sand All New Decor Beach Gear Location

About the neighborhood

Map
San Clemente, CA

What's nearby

  • San Clemente City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Casa Romantica - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Clemente Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Avenida del Mar - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • San Clemente State Beach - 15 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • San Clemente Pier Station - 12 min walk
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fisherman's Restaurants - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bear Coast Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Grill & Tackle - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pierside Kitchen & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pedro's Tacos - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Beach Access, Steps To The Sand, Beach Gear, Location, location, location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Beach Access, Steps To The Sand, Beach Gear, Location, location, location ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Beach Access, Steps To The Sand, Beach Gear, Location, location, location ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Beach Access, Steps To The Sand, Beach Gear, Location, location, location located?

Located in San Clemente, this beachfront apartment building is in the city center and within a 15-minute walk of San Clemente City Beach and San Clemente Pier. El Portal Beach and The Pier Beach are also within 10 minutes. San Clemente Pier Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Great Beach Access, Steps To The Sand, Beach Gear, Location, location, location Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xenia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Serene Place
Loved this quiet place, bed is very comfortable and cozy. Clean and serene!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean breeze
Great place to feel the ocean breeze and walk down to the sandy beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacolynn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Clemente
Cute, comfortable stay. Only down side was the hill to the beach. Coming back up is fun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monte R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little gem
This place was a nice little getaway. Only a few minutes walk to the beach in a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet beach neighborhood
Great place with cool ocean breezes
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Nice, clean, quiet place and so close to the beach! Definitely would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice small apartment
Nicely laid out and decorated. Great bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Lovely!
This is a clean, cozy place! It’s very close to the beach and little restaurants. The host is professional, friendly, and great at communicating. I would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C., Alexandria, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back Again!
Excellent host - extremely responsive to WiFi problem. Second time this year we’ve stayed here. Looking forward to next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C., Alexandria, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Loved this property; short walk to beach, 10 min walk to pier and restaurants. Parking is funky but host sent photo ahead of time that made it perfectly clear -- very nice proactive communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect rental of you live the beach!
Our stay was amazing. The landlord was kind and wonderful. The property was warm and inviting. It had everything you needed to cook, play at the beach, wash your clothing, etc. This property is walkable to the pier, the beach, dinning, and shopping. It was so lovely we actually changed our trip to spend most of the time in the beach and in town.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike cindi r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot
This property is just perfect, so bright and cheerful. Easy walk to the beach. Thanks for sharing your home with us Bob. Mike and Cindi
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and getaway
This was our second visit, we enjoyed the first visit so much, that we decided to come back, and glad we did. The host goes above and beyond, is easy to communicate with. This is a very close, convenient location to the beach, and so relaxing. We’ll be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene E., Kula

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location!
The rental was in the perfect location. The path to the beach was right down the road! We got to meet the owner when we drove up and he was very helpful in telling us exactly where to park. We drove a large SUV but it was not a problem. The unit was spacious and the area was quiet and cool. We enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

JONNA F., Martinez

Really cute apartment and good location!
We just finished our visit to San Clemente this month. (8/2018). We really liked the town of San Clemente with all the boutiques and nice places to eat! The apartment was clean, and as pictured. The kitchen had everything that we needed, and the owner was nice and left us some water, and allowed us to use the washer and dryer. Our only suggestion for improvement is to please replace the area rugs in the dining room and the living room. They have seen better days, and just look dirty. The air conditioner works great for the front of the apartment, but the bedroom gets quite hot! Even with all the fans going, it was still hot and stuffy in there. Another air conditioning unit in the bedroom would be perfect. The beach is very close, but it is quite Rocky and narrow. Not a lot of room for sunbathing right there. In general however, San Clemente is very charming and the beaches are beautiful! We will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mike C.

Nice property, nice location, Bob is awesome.
Pros There was enough space for our family of 4. There was an air mattress and a couch for our kids. Walk to the beach is less than 5 minutes. The garage is stocked with surf board, boogie board, cooler, chairs, umbrella, bikes, and more. We used these items almost every day. Even if it gets hot during the day, keep the windows open and everything will quickly cool down at night. It took us 40 minutes to drive to Disney on a Tuesday morning. We left SC at 7am. Bob is fantastic. He always responds quickly and is a tremendous host. Cons The beach is beautiful but has lots of rocks. If you are not a seasoned beach person the rocks will likely hurt your feet. The Amtrak train runs frequently. If we didn't have box fans, it would have been difficult sleeping. The neighbors outside the master bedroom sometimes leave their exterior lights on late into the night. If you like sleeping in a dark room, you will need to figure something out to make the room dark...but if you do this, your air flow will be limited. Recommendation to visitors Bring 2 box fans. They help cool the home on hot days and provide white noise for sleeping at night. Bring swimming shoes so the rocks on the beach don't hurt your feet. We had good meals at these restaurants: Selmas Pizza, HC Cottons, and Avila's El Ranchito.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five Star
Property was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Prisca B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great Location - Needs TLC
Bob was very helpful and responsive. The location is great and the nights were quiet. Parking is a plus. The place needs some TLC -- not very clean, old carpet in the bedroom and no attention to detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John and Kristy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, peaceful and just steps from the beach
This was the perfect beach apartment for my stay. It is literally just a few steps to the walkway leading down to the beach and walking distance to the pier, shops and restaurants. The host communicated instructions clearly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little gem
We had a wonderful time at this cozy spot. It is so close to the beach which made for an amazing time. We loved being able to walk in either direction through the neighborhood to grab coffee. We could walk down the path to get right to the beach and enjoy the afternoon with our family. There seemed to be parking available on the street most days but we had our own parking spot on site. It was a quiet neighborhood too. The property had what we needed. The host was extremely responsive and made our stay very nice. We would be happy to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central location to friends and family in San Clemente, Dana Point and South Laguna
The apartment had everything necessary for staying 2 weeks. The owner was very responsive and helpful. We would definetly stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glorika B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Good
We had a great time in San Clemente until the rude neighbor came and banged on the door at 4am claiming we had the music loud when we were indeed asleep other than that it was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAMES B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place
It was our 2nd time staying here. It really is the perfect San Clemente beach apartment
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022