Pet-friendly holiday rentals in Dana Point

The best staycation (4 nights, 5 days without travelling on a plane or driving forever) we ever experienced. From the email and text communication from the Airbnb host Mo and Vanessa to the welcome basket (wine, personal toiletries, local magazine), the clean and tasteful property, the extra thoughtful touches like the bougie boards, chairs, and toys for the beach, and the great local recommendations. We want to return again and again and make this a tradition. We left their home refreshed, peaceful, and happy because of all the hospitality and love. THANK YOU BOTH for going beyond!

We stayed during an Easter weekend. Our son is in the Army so we needed a spot for our family to stay to enjoy the holiday together. After looking online for a place by the ocean we found Casa Laguna. What appealed to us at first were the reviews and how response the host was. Well let me tell you it was even better than we anticipated. The rental is not only a block from the beach it also the grocery store and restaurants. We had no idea how central it was. We had a blast walking to get coffee and sitting on the beach, doing a kayaking excursion, dining on the beach and lots of shopping. It’s all right here. The rental has two floors and lots of room for our family of 5. The place was immaculate and the decor is adorable. Check in and out couldn’t be easier. The host communicates so quickly and even let my son drop his surf board off early. We had the best time. Our only wish was- to stay longer. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much. You made our Easter so special.

What a wonderful Airbnb experience! The bungalow was very comfortable and beautifully decorated. We especially loved taking advantage of the outdoor amenities, including the cold plunge, sauna and hot tub. The outdoor space was perfectly tranquil. Our daughter and dog loved playing in the yard. The proximity to downtown Carlsbad was a huge plus. We were very happy with our stay!

Incredible place with great views!! Extremely great host. Overall 10/10

Ryan’s place was beautiful and well worth the price! It was quite spacious, easy to get into and had lots of great amenities. Ryan was very responsive if we had any issues and this made our stay relaxing and easy! Would definitely stay here again and definitely recommend!

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.

My girlfriends and I had an amazing weekend at Logan’s house! It was the ideal getaway for our annual Mother’s Day trip. The home was just as described and only steps from the beach. We adored the decor, especially the pink accents, and the beds were incredibly comfortable. We can’t wait to come back!

This stay was absolutely perfect for our needs! We really appreciated the thoughtful touches like child-friendly plates, utensils, and even some toys and games for our little ones — it made a big difference. The host was incredibly responsive and flexible, which made everything so smooth. The kitchen was very well stocked with spices, cookware, and essentials, making it easy to settle in and feel right at home. Would definitely stay again!

Roadrunner Ranch was a magical place to stay. Great communication from Rob and a lovely home that matched the description. We were not disappointed.

Perfect house for a weekend getaway of grilling and hanging out by the pool! Host & Co-host were very responsive! Lots of pool toys and floats perfect for adults and kids!

Sandy was a very friendly, helpful, and proactive host. The property has a lovely patio with jasmine flowers. Everything was clean and tidy and the kitchen was well-equipped. There is a playground steps from the unit and a pool, making it great for young families.

Had a great Time. House is beautiful and the view was outstanding. We loved listening to and seeing the wildlife and birds. The Beds were very comfortable. The Kitchen was well supplied, plenty of dish ware, cups, bowls etc. The Pool table kept us all entertained. We loved having a TV in every room, the 83 in was nice and big. Plenty of seating for meals and for watching TV. The Pool was nice and big, and spa seat us all and got plenty warm enough was a little hard to get in and out of the Pool and Spa with no rails but otherwise great, even saw the owl fly into his home. Overall Fantastic defiantly a 5 Star

Daniel’s place was absolutely fantastic. The location was ideal for a bit of privacy but close to everything - and the view made it feel extra luxurious. The house itself had SO much space for our family and in-laws, we never felt cramped. Our favorite evening of the trip was cooking out on the grill while the kids swam for hours. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. I was pleasantly surprised with additional amenities I hadn’t expected such as complimentary beach items (chairs, umbrellas, beach blanket) along with a recommendation from Daniel on where to find the best beach :) On our trip, we attended a wedding in Oceanside, an angels game in Anaheim, and visited the San Diego zoo. It was easy to access all these locations from the house. We can’t wait to go back!

Such a relaxing and comfortable stay! We hope to return for a longer visit. We loved Molly’s casita and just being a short 15 min drive to multiple cute beach towns with plenty to do/eat/see!

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

Such a cute place to stay! Super clean and prepped. Wish I could stay longer to use the amenities and the patio space!

It is a beautiful place, amazing views, plenty of space, place stocked with supplies, very thoughtful.

We had a great time. The place was really cool. Super close to the beach. Nice environment. House was great. House was brand new. Everything was really good thanks guys. We’ll definitely come back.

I love this property. It’s secured and in a nice neighborhood. The property has all the nice kitchen utensils for baking and cooking. Nice beds and linen. Very clean. Very close to the beach and restaurants.

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!!

We loved the beautiful cabin. It was like the photos and plan to come back. We are already imagining another stay and in the winter as well. The cabin was well stocked and comfortable.

This was the best airbnb we have ever stayed at. The hosts really care about this house, it is very cozy, beautiful and quiet, there is everything you need, all the things in the house are of excellent quality. We loved the mattress, pillows and bed linen, we even asked where exactly the owner bought them so that we could buy the same. Maria and her husband are wonderful people, very kind, helpful and hospitable. We definitely enjoyed being their guests and feeling at home. The beach, which is 6 minutes away by car, is great for walking and enjoying the sunset, there are many great cafes and shops nearby. The kitchen in the house is equipped with everything you need so that you can easily cook if you want. If I could give 10 stars instead of 5, I definitely would. If you are thinking about renting this house, do not hesitate, you will be very satisfied.

This place was completely perfect. Robert was great and generous. Airbnb is increasingly losing some of its original spirit of hospitality, with long lists of demand and rules and jobs for you to complete at check out, that it feels at time like you are working for them. Not so at all with this place. We felt welcomed, cared for and looked after. Highlights? Location to town and beach, overall plan of place, and--especially--how well appointed it was. Everything needed for cooking, for cook out, for going to the beach for anything was there and easy to find. We stay at a lots of place. This was by far the most hospitable one. Excellent.

Perfect ambience for a couples getaway! Very warm and cozy atmosphere with so many unique and creative touches. An abundance of bird species flying around with the hummingbirds and quail taking center stage. We felt the serenity of isolation but close enough to everything :) Todd was quick to reply with any questions that we had. Highly recommend! We had a wonderful experience.