Experience 31: Bliss on the Bay, Dana Point/Monarch Beach & Laguna Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does Experience 31: Bliss on the Bay, Dana Point/Monarch Beach & Laguna Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Q: Is Experience 31: Bliss on the Bay, Dana Point/Monarch Beach & Laguna Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Experience 31: Bliss on the Bay, Dana Point/Monarch Beach & Laguna Beach located?

Located in Monarch Beach, this golf condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Monarch Beach Golf Links, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, and Salt Creek Beach. Salt Creek Beach Park and Dana Strands Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

8/10 Good

rickey d.

Dec 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice condo...convenient to everything! Clean neighbor with security

Great property!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny G.

Aug 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place Great Location

Everything was great! Highly recommend. Very clean and comfortable. Easy to contact.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Feb 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

The location and condo were amazing. One of the cleanest VRBO rentals I've stayed in. Thank you for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Jun 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

I had to extend my stay twice and they were very accommodating. The place is very clean, nice and homey. It’s very close to the beach and to shopping.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn H.

Jul 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Safe Spot Quick Drive to Beach and Food

Very quiet, well maintained and safe community. Easy access to the beach, plenty of food delivery options. Kitchen was great to work in. Hot tub and community pool was very accessible.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Minnie K., Goodyear, US

Apr 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Fun!

An awesome location to everything we needed to do. Loved staying here. Very comfortable. Would stay here again. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim j.

Jul 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bliss on the Bay

Family of 4 enjoyed everything about the Unit. Had a minor AC issue on arrival and was fixed immediately by owner. Would recommend to anyone interested!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

May 13, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Spacious unit

This unit is convenient to beaches, hiking, restaurants. Gated community and overall quiet. Very spacious unit

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

Apr 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

I was hesitant booking this one from some past reviews, but it seems they have certainly cleaned their place up and are back on track. It was cozy and spacious at the same time which was just what our family of 4 needed for a busy weekend of family time. Gave a 5 out of 5, because it really did provide everything that it advertised and had clear communication through the papers available for reference in the condo which I felt was non-intrusive. If I could give the condo owner tips on a more luxurious experience I would maybe recommend providing shampoo, conditioner, or soap outside of the handsoap provided and maybe adding a few tupperware items to the kitchen houseware which would be especially helpful for longer rentals.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent S.

Apr 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Dana Point Getaway

We enjoyed our visit. The place was nice and cozy. The location was in a gated community and convenient to all that the area had to offer. The online photos showed a gas fireplace (in use). We were unable to utilize that amenity. We were disappointed to say the least. Reason: We were told by the host that it was a safety hazard. Cleanliness on a scale of one to ten. 6 1/2. The beds were comfortable and most all the amenities were as described in the VRBO listing. It checked most all the boxes. The beach vibe and decorations were spot on. Hats off to whomever decorated the place!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Susan B.

Jul 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good central location, nice enough property

Overall we were pretty happy with the unit and everything about it i.e. location, condition, cleanliness, decor...EXCEPT the king bed was made of a foam topper that was too soft and squishy and quite uncomfortable/unsupportive, especially on my partner's side. After not sleeping well the first night, we checked the other room's twin beds which were the same foam toppers but they were just slightly firmer so we slept there the rest of our visit. Not ideal. As someone who reads reviews carefully before booking, thought I'd share this important info for others who care about their sleep. Strangely, no one else had left any comments about the bed so maybe it's a new addition??

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bill P.

Aug 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Only the Essentials

We have stayed in this specific complex at Dana Point/Monarch Beach many times over the years. The VRBO's have always been very accommodating. Unfortunately, this one was not. The master bed was incredibly uncomfortable. I had to sleep on the couch the first night and for the remainder of the stay, had to remove the mattress topper and sleep on the mattress only. It was still very uncomfortable. RE: beach equipment...there were only two lawn chairs (no beach chairs), no umbrella, no cooler. After contacting owner the first day, they did bring two older chairs with broken straps. They also brought by a cooler and umbrella. Utensils were below minimalistic. There were four of us staying there and they only had eating utensils for three people, i.e., three forks, three knives, etc. The listing stated a gas BBQ. There was not one there. All the other condo's we stayed at have always had a gas grill on the porch. Finally it was very uncomfortable when we were leaving. The owners were waiting outside our door ten minutes before check out time. We were right on time to leave at 11:00am and it made us feel very pressured. It was a very disappointing stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

john r.

Jun 17, 2024

Disliked: Communication

Poor responses from Host

On our third night of a four-night rental, we were awakened at 1:15 am by a domestic fight between the occupants of the condo unit above us. Constant loud profane yelling and screaming profanities including the F---- word to the point of our being concerned about the safety of not only the female occupant above us but also ourselves. As a result of being concerned about getting involved in a domestic dispute as well as our safety we left the rental at 5: am the next morning - One day early. After notifying the owner of the issue and the fact that we had lost one night of our stay due to the problem and another due to our concerns about our safety ( Two nights of a four-night stay) their response was we should have called 911. Anyone staying in this VRBO rental should be aware that the hosts are not concerned about their guest's VRBO experience. Your records will show my wife and I are regular clients of VRBO and have never experienced this type of treatment by a Host. At the least, your Host should refund the night we didn't use leaving us with the night we didn't sleep as another issue. Please respond to this comment with the action VRBO will be taking to protect the rights of a long time VRBO client.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

jessica g.

Sep 5, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disappointing and dirty

We received a message from the host at 1:30 for our 3:00 check in saying the property would not be ready until 5:30. I stated that we were driving from PHoenix and it was my son's birthday and we would at least need to drop items off. At 3:00 housecleaner was not even there yet. We returned at 5:45 and she was there and did not finish until 6:30. Not only that, but towels were not dry, dishes were in the sink and the dishwasher (dirty) and there was black hair in the bathroom. I told the host this was unacceptable and her reply was, "she was in a hurry so you could start your vacation." We were offered a $25 gift card as reimbursement. Unfortunately, I left my bathing suit and cover up in the dryer and notified the host the day we left, just a few hours after. I was told she would ask the housekeeper. Well, she said the cleaner didn't find my brand new suit or cover up, that I wore one time and was in the dryer with other items that dried more quickly and I removed. I have rented dozens and dozens of properties and never encountered such uncleanliness and unprofesionalism. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

May 22, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kallie Jo P.

Aug 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Jun 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

Enjoyed our short stay in this clean, well-stocked unit. The owner kindly sent me a map of a walking route through the neighborhood to get to Monarch Beach. Nice walk of less than a mile to a beautiful beach.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

Sep 30, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ReMax Elite Retreat

Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Aug 20, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Ritz Pointe!

We had a great stay. Unit was well stocked and clean. Great walking path to beach and close to all the things you would like to do in the area. Had a minor issue with the unit and it was addressed right away. Great customer service! Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty W.

Aug 19, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The unit has been recently updated, and it was evident that a lot of thought went into the details that made our time there so pleasant and enjoyable. The hosts were superb, and really went the extra mile to make our experience there great. Kids had a lot of fun at the main pool & with ping pong table in the club house - and watching the sunset from the spa area overlooking the ocean made a great finishing touch for our trip. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Aug 15, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great neighborhood, Clean large condo! Pool and jacuzzi were really nice and location

Responses, check in and stay were all great! Eden restaurant was amazing and so close! Lots of close beaches and stores as well. Condo was very roomy and comfortable for the family. I would return

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca & Seth W., Colorado Springs

Jul 31, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An incredible, spacious, getaway!

This location couldn’t have been more perfect! Access to so many different beach towns and beaches just minutes away! The actual property is super safe, gated community, and the condo is a minute or two walk to the pool and hot tub! Walk-in closet if needed for a pack and play! So much space and perfectly taken care of. Owners were great to work with.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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