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San Clemente Retreat - Blue Whale Inn #E

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, Netflix, streaming services
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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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

Entire place

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

San Clemente Retreat - Blue Whale Inn #E

View the sailboats, shorebirds, & sunrise from your balcony. Or pick up a boogie/surfboard at Pier Market & hit the waves. One block from the beach & local coffee shops, this perfect getaway will reinvigorate your life! Stroll or ride a bike along the scenic oceanside walkways. Enjoy Del Mar Blvd’s quaint shops & dining. Pet friendly. 2 bedroom. 1 King bed. 1 single. //Pull-out sofa: double
(cot available at request)

* Beds: bedroom - 1 king bed
* Private balcony with view, BBQ, & fire table
* High-speed internet via WiFi & Ethernet
* Smart TV: Netflix and Amazon Prime capable
* Ceiling fans in each room/ Portable fan in closet/ No AC
* Showers: indoor (hot/cold) and outdoor (cold water only)
* Laundry: Washer & dryer. No fee. Please only use provided laudry soap pods.
* Cuisinart coffee maker - gold filter (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 in garage. No additional fee.
* Additional units #A, #C, and #D available for multiple parties.

Owner will be available on-site or via cell phone to assist with any questions or concerns.

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 trendy 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 (1/2 mile walk from parking area) - hard to get to but well worth-it for surfers

* Dog-friendly. Must be house-trained.
* For the well-being of your dog & guests, dogs may not be left unattended in unit if they are barkers/whiners.
* No pet fee for one dog, but please contact owner re multiple dogs.

Property manager

Shane Garrity

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

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
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 20 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

General

  • Smartphone

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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 20 lb per pet)

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

San Clemente Retreat "Island Paradise" Unit E
San Clemente Retreat - "Island Paradise" Apartment
San Clemente Retreat - "Island Paradise" San Clemente
7922

About the area

San Clemente

This apartment is located in San Clemente. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Doheny State Beach and Trestles Wetlands Nature Preserve, while Mission San Juan Capistrano and Surfing Heritage Foundation Museum are cultural highlights. Bamboo and Beyond and Ocean Institute 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 Retreat - Blue Whale Inn #E pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at San Clemente Retreat - Blue Whale Inn #E?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at San Clemente Retreat - Blue Whale Inn #E?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is San Clemente Retreat - Blue Whale Inn #E 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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom O., Simi valley

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
It was very nice and very clean
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irina N., Bellevue WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation next to San Clemente pier
This is a lovely property - spacious, airy, comfortable, with very thoughtful touches. Property is super clean and well managed. Location is hard to beat - right next to the pier, beautiful views of the pier and sunset. Communication with the owner is super easy, and quick.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren M., San Dimas, CA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
Close to everything and awesome view. It wasn’t very clean but I read the other reviews and knew this was the case going in… still for the price you can’t beat it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathleen p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Killer View
First thing you'll notice when you walk in the door is the amazing view of the Pacific. Property was very clean. Communication with managers was excellent. Unit is within a short walking distance to the San Clemente Pier and the Del Mar shopping district. In addition, San Clemente has a free city shuttle (by pier) that can take you to other areas in SC that are not within walking distance. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melina N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Pictures don’t do this place justice. Very comfortable and great location. Loved the views! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect apartment and view
Clear instructions were provided for our arrival. Happy to have a garage for parking, though there was street parking available in a very safe neighborhood. Upon entry, we were greatly impressed with the view of the beach and pier. The temperature was perfectly beachy and the windows allowed for view and breeze. We were able to catch a movie in the family room. The smart TV has lots of options, and one is available in each bedroom. The bed/bedding was comfortable and spacious. Shower felt wonderful. Kitchen well equipped with necessary tools. I would have used the crockpot and cookbook if I wasn't wanting to try local restaurants. Beach necessities (towels, chairs, umbrellas, mats, toys, and wagon) provided for use. The walk to the beach is easily less than 5 min down hill, where there is the pier, crepes, coffee, ice cream, and convenience store. We will gladly return to this property in the future. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Birthday Weekend For My Wife
We celebrated 3 days of fun at this amazing place for my wife's birthday! Love this place, and can't wait to return next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful sunset
Great ocean and sunset view, walk to town, great accommodations; clean and well appointed. Definitely coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Paradise
Superb accommodations in a wonderful locale. This place was more than we hoped for! Our hosts were very communicative and everything we needed was at the property. Great views and proximity to activities along the southern OC coast. We will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda N., Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful San Clemente Stay
Loved this comfortable property! Upon opening the front door you are immediately greeted by an expansive view of the Pacific and the pier!!!A brief walk up a hill from the ocean and beach this apartment is perfectly situated Within an easy .04 mile walk are shops and restaurants You will have a nice balcony to enjoy the view; it has nice sitting for gorgeous subsets. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals. Comfortable sofas and a great king sized bed. Hosts are great communicators Wonderful place to stay during your San Clemente visit!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023