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San Clemente Charmer - Blue Whale Inn #A

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher

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San Clemente, CA
  • Popular LocationSan Clemente Pier4 min walk
  • Popular LocationCasa Romantica7 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Clemente State Beach12 min drive
  • AirportLos Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)77 min drive

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About this property

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

San Clemente Charmer - Blue Whale Inn #A

Love San Clemente's great weather and relaxing beach vibe but not the prices? The pricing of this unit reflects its pros & cons. Pros: View of ocean!! Super convenient - just a short walk to the beach, scenic walking trails, coffee shops/restaurants. Private balcony, BBQ, and kitchenette. Cons: Unit is on the smaller size; perfect for singles, a couple, or small family; some noise potential. Additional info: Bedroom sleeps 2 (queen bed) and living area has pull-out sofa. Extra cot available.

* Private balcony with views and BBQ (propane)
* High-speed internet via WiFi / Ethernet also available
* Smart TV: Netflix and Amazon Prime capable
* Beds: bedroom - 1 queen; living room - 1 sofa bed; closet - extra cot
* Ceiling fans in each room/ Portable fan in closet/ No AC
* Showers: indoor (hot/cold) and outdoor (cold water only)
* Laundry: Washer & dryer in garage (need quarters $1.25 wash and $1.25 dry or can pay with phone app)
* "Mr. Coffee" coffee maker - uses filters (not Keurig pods)
* Beach equipment: wagon, beach chairs, umbrella, and towels
* Family games: Monopoly, Uno, Tangrams, etc.
* Garage: 2 car maximum (garage+driveway)
* Street parking: for oversized SUV w/roof-rack, etc.
* E-V charger for electric cars. No additional fee.

Manager available on-site and/or via cell phone.

San Clemente’s “signature” palm-covered umbrellas line San Clemente State Beach (.2 miles away - walking distance), providing a sense of tropical serenity to your visit as you relax in the shade. Volleyball nets and fire-pits for roasting marshmallows add to this beach’s charm. Be sure to take a walk along the historic San Clemente Pier where you will see fishermen casting their nets and if lucky, you’ll spot some dolphins or whales. Grab some clam chowder while at the base of the pier or stop by Fisherman’s Restaurant. Great surfing at this beach is a given. Note: Dogs are not allowed on the beach or on the pier, but there are great walking trails for Fido all along the beach. (See San Clemente Coastal Trail - directions) While on the walking trail, keep your eyes open for hidden painted rocks, painted by local artists! You might also find these hidden gems in Downtown San Clemente (see directions), the quintessential California beach town!

TRAIN STATIONS
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner (walking distance) - take train to San Diego or LA
Metro (about a mile) - take metro to nearby coastal towns


SAN CLEMENTE COASTAL WALKING TRAIL
Just head toward the pier (0.2 miles away) and there is a trail adjacent to the train tracks that extends 2.3 miles (about a mile in each direction from the pier) along the San Clemente Coast. This is a relatively flat trail and beautiful coastal views can be seen for the entirety of the walk making it one of our favorite San Clemente walking trails.

DOWNTOWN SAN CLEMENTE Avenida Del Mar & Camino Del Mar
quintessential California beach town with trend shops and dining

GEAR RENTAL
Bicycles San Clemente, 1900 E. El Camino Real
San Clemente Cyclery, 2801 S. Camino Real
San Clemente Surfboard Rentals , 820 S. Camino Real St. L
San Clemente Electric Bikes and Rentals, 2345 S El Camino Real


SAN CLEMENTE SURF SCHOOL - 2102 S. Camino Real
Surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and gear rentals
Convenient meeting location at the pier;

SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE - 150 E. Avenida Magdalena
Well manicured public golf course

OUTLET STORES - 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92672
Just off interstate 5 - a plethora of outlet stores including Nike, Calvin Klein, Converse, Loft and more

RAINBOW SANDALS - 326 Calle de los Molinos
A “staple” of beach-living in San Clemente, Rainbow sandals are world renowned for comfort and quality. Great gifts too!

SAN CLEMENTE LIBRARY 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
Spanish-styled architecture, outside lawn for picnics, easy walk from pier, great selection of books

CASA ROMANTICA LOCAL CULTURAL CENTER AND GARDENS - 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente
Beautiful grounds; local history lesson!

SURFING HERITAGE and CULTURE CENTER - 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA 92672
Original boards, photographs - a must if you enjoy surfing and want to learn more about the history of the sport

Nearby Beaches:
San Onofre Beach 3 miles south of San Clemente on Interstate 5 at Basilone Road - dog friendly trails
Trestles Beach (1/w mile walk from parking area) - hard to get to but well worth-it for surfers.

To ensure an enjoyable stay while respecting our home and community, please note the following house rules:
* Check-in: 4 pm or thereafter // Check-out: 10 am
* Dog-friendly. Must be house-trained.
* Dogs may not be left unattended in unit if they are barkers/whiners.
* All vacation rentals in San Clemente have strict noise rules after 10 pm.

Property manager

Shane Garrity

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lb per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment on site

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lb per pet)
Note from host: No barking dogs left unattended.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
501 Monterey Lane Unit A
501 Monterey Lane Unit #A
San Clemente's "Jewel" Walk to Beach! #D
San Clemente Charmer Views Walk to Beach! Unit A
San Clemente Charmer- Views & Walk to Beach! Apartment
San Clemente Charmer- Views & Walk to Beach! San Clemente
7923

About the area

San Clemente

This apartment is located in San Clemente. Mission San Juan Capistrano and Casa Romantica are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bamboo and Beyond and Surfing Heritage Foundation Museum. Ocean Institute and Nature Interpretive Center are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • San Clemente Pier - 4 min walk
  • San Clemente City Beach - 5 min walk
  • Avenida del Mar - 6 min walk
  • Casa Romantica - 7 min walk
  • San Clemente State Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • San Clemente Pier Station - 4 min walk
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fisherman's Restaurants - 5 min walk
  • Starbucks - 12 min walk
  • The Bagel Shack - 13 min walk
  • Bear Coast Coffee - 3 min walk
  • Subway - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is San Clemente Charmer - Blue Whale Inn #A pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at San Clemente Charmer - Blue Whale Inn #A?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at San Clemente Charmer - Blue Whale Inn #A?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is San Clemente Charmer - Blue Whale Inn #A located?

Situated in San Clemente, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from San Clemente Pier and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base. The Pier Beach and San Clemente City Beach are also within 5 minutes. San Clemente Pier Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get away place
It was perfect, close to the beach, and market and the balcony was so cute for morning coffee. I loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversay
We had a wonderful stay at The Whale Inn. Perfect location with lots to do. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

shelly

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly View
We had a fantastic time visiting San Clemente while staying in this charming domicile. We were able to walk to so many places including the beach and pier. Highly recommend this location. The unit include most amenities needed for a week's visit. Property manager/hosts were quick in their responses to our queries. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Whale #A part 2
Our second trip to this unit within 6 weeks should say a lot… great location… very nice unit… what’s not to like.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Imelda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream view
I met my high school friend from San Diego for a couple of days of R & R. It was any easy walk to the beach for a walk on the beach. Plus, it was close to shopping. A fun getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location… awesome view… very clean comfortable unit.. great for single or couple.
We loved the property. Was a bit loud one afternoon… evening but all was quiet before 10pm. We will totally return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Heidi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place
Good place, clean, good location. The neighborhood can be noisy but it’s the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vibe - ocean view
The unit was beautifully done, clean well stocked. The balcony rocked .. huge and our dog loved it.. We’ll be back and likely book weekly and monthly.. The owners were awesome..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connor L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We really enjoyed our stay for the long weekend! The place was perfect, exactly as described with a beautiful view of the ocean from the patio.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022