Newly remodeled Lantern village home, excellent for entertaining Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Newly remodeled Lantern village home, excellent for entertaining pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Newly remodeled Lantern village home, excellent for entertaining located?

Located in Lantern District, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lantern Bay County Park and Doheny State Beach. Dana Point Harbor and South Day Use Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

10/10 Excellent

Barb I.

7 Mar 2020

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

Perfect location, wonderful time

Thank you Ken for making our stay such fun. The house was clean, well equipped an in a great location. We stayed with 4 other couples and everyone had their own bedroom and the 3 bathrooms were shared. We walked about 10 minutes to Dana Point harbor to get the ferry to Catalina one morning. Another day the girls drove to Fashion Island for some shopping. The kitchen was so well equipped we had breakfast each day and celebrated a birthday with a big seafood dinner one evening. We sat around the fireplace on the patio each evening and had snacks and drinks. There was a stack of blankets by the door for our use on cooler evenings. We were able to park 3 of our cars in the driveway-it was a little tight but we made it. Quiet street with very little traffic going by. There was no view of the ocean but we were on the hill overlooking the city. We all agreed we would stay again. Thank you Ken.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christi M.

22 Oct 2023

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

Great House, Great Location

Ken was easy to work with and answered all of my questions. The house was amazing. It easily equipped are large family. It's centrally located and an easy walk to the beach. I would definitely come back my next trip to California.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Judi O.

20 Dec 2022

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

Weekend away

The upstairs was very nice and updated. I didn’t realize that the upstairs and downstairs were separate with no connection on the inside. I would have preferred not having to go outside to get between the two. Other than that, Ken was great and very easy to contact. The house was clean. It was nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

22 Aug 2022

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

Family Fun

The property was perfect for a large family. Has everything you need and more. The downstairs has no air conditioning, so it was really warm in the evenings. Had to open all the windows, which some don't have screens. The house is close to everything. I would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

FATIMA C.

4 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Dana Point staycation

Checking in was impossible you will get the instruction and app at around 4 pm that day. Property manager does not call you back nor response your email..

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mary Lou W.

17 Jun 2022

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

Stay in Dana Point

Casa Manzanita is a beautiful property. The location and view are lovely and the house is beautiful yet livable. The kitchen is very well stocked. I did not need the extra supplies that I am accustomed to bringing. My family really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G.

29 May 2022

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

Short beach trip with friends

Came down to meet up with a few friends for a 3-day beach trip. Property was clean and very accurate to the listing. Came with all the amenities we needed, including beach towels and a few chairs. Check in was easy and we had no problem with the smart locks. Overall 5/5 and would definitely stay here again. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hunter H.

31 Aug 2021

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

Wedding Stay

Beautiful and clean property near the beach and hotels. Great host!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Noelle S.

7 Aug 2021

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

So Disappointing

•Second bathroom tub clogged from beginning of visit, making it impossible to get rid of the sand •Neither oven works at all •Downstairs is way too hot with air conditioning not sufficient •Outdoor fireplace does not work at all •Water pressure in master bathroom is very poor • Lighting in both bathrooms is very poor, they were both dark •Beach tent does not work at all. •The air-conditioning was not connected at all downstairs. •The downstairs bathroom is infested with ants. •The door app that was used to open and lock and unlock the door was very frustrating and difficult to use. •My daughter got bug bites in her bed in the master bedroom bed every night • Overall, cleanliness was not up to par

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

shelly f.

17 Jul 2021

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

Great accommodations!

We loved this house! We rented both units for more space. Everything was clean and everything was provided that we needed. We had my parents and our 3 kids. the kids used the lower unit for their hangout space. Ken was great! we had a few issues w the lock but he took care of it. We’d definitely go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy B., United States

26 Mar 2021

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

Beautiful Staycation

This house was amazing! The beds were comfortable, the house was spotless, and the speakers are amazing! The house literally had everything we needed. I will be staying at this house again. Thank you so much Ken!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil V.

20 Mar 2020

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

Great place !

Every thing was very nice. Great host

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Maura S.

16 Jan 2020

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

The pictures looked good..........

On the surface, this looked like the perfect rental for our family reunion, but the lack of basic needs ( a working oven!) ruined our stay. The fact that the “last tenant had the same problem” only rubbed salt in the wound. We went to buy all the groceries to cook Christmas dinner in the “gourmet kitchen” only to find the thermadore oven didn’t work and the grill didn’t work (on day 2 of our 7 day stay). We called Ken who did respond within 2 hours and told us it would be very expensive to get someone in on Christmas to fix (not my problem!). He then brought over 2 “air fryers” (think toaster ovens) and a full propane tank for the grill. By Thursday (day 4), we point blank asked Ken if he was giving up on us. Finally, late Friday (day 5) the oven was fixed enough so we could use it (Jerry-rigged, no fire danger there!!!). Sadly, the air-fryers tripped the circuit several times and we made our way in the dark rainy night to circuit box to flip it back. (Again, fire danger?) Ken continually pointed us to the downstairs unit kitchen but that oven had smoked and set off fire alarms when we first used it. (3! Fire hazard hat trick!) The garbage disposal stopped working on day 6 and by that time we gave up caring. Ken came early on our check out day (the guest book says noon checkout) and asked if they could clean early. Basically, a kitchen to look at but not cook at! If you don’t want to eat in and cook, this is a good property for you. Otherwise we found it subpar for what was advertised.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gobind S.

15 Nov 2019

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

Perfect

Wonderful space for large groups. 10 of us fit comfortably. Great living and cooking space.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Starlee S.

28 Aug 2019

Liked: Location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lantern Village

We rented one property and were then told on the day we arrived that it was double booked and were offered a different property. Neither property looked as good as what was on the website. Ken did try to make things right and gave us a 10% discount on our stay. The property was adequate for our stay but not what we had expected. The 2 condo like properties we rented were well stocked. There were cleanliness issues and the property was not cleaned mid-week like we asked for. Issues were addressed and Ken was responsive.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary K., JUPITER, FL

26 Aug 2019

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

Wonderful House

Was in town for family wedding. house was perfect for 6 adults and 4 children ken was always available when needed

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura S., Chicagoland

26 Aug 2019

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

Fabulous home for our family vacation

This home was the perfect size and layout for our family of 8 adults. Great gathering space both inside and out and a gourmet kitchen like no other! Perfect location- so close to the harbor, restaurants and beach. The beach chairs, towels, umbrellas were key for us as we spent a lot of time at the water. Ken was fantastic- responsive and helpful. Will definitely stay again next time we are in OC.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caleb B.

17 Jul 2019

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

Beautiful home in perfect location!

Our group’s stay was fantastic at Ken’s beautiful home! The property was clean, stocked up with all necessary supplies, and within walking distance to everything Dana had to offer. The property also had beach towels, beach chairs, and much more at our disposal which was very convenient!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nhu M., Las Vegas, Nevada

17 Jul 2019

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

Summer vacation at Dana Point

I took a trip with my family in the summer and stayed at this property , we had such a wonderful time and so happy to stay here. It was so clean and has a lot of space for everyone. Ken is very nice and easy going. I’m glad to choose this place for our vacation. We’re definitely come back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

13 Mar 2019

Very nicr

Ken was easy to work with - great place and location

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

patrick m., southlake, tx

18 Jan 2019

Excellent place to stay with family!

We flew out our eastern family members to join us for an early Christmas in CA. We had 9 guests and all slept comfortably throughout the rooms. The rooms were well appointed with all amenities needed, including robes, and the bathrooms were meticulous in amenities, including shampoos and mouthwash. The service was outstanding. Any question we had, they would answer the text or email within minutes and take care of any request. We would definitely stay here again. Cheers.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Juliana M.

9 Jan 2019

Great Family House

Ken's place is lovely, easy to access and with all the amenities that you need for a very comfortable stay. Christmas 2018 will be remembered as a great family gathering in a fantastic home!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roland J., Fort Worth, TX

14 Sept 2018

Beautiful property filled with amenities

Everything was great for our sales retreat with five bedrooms. The owner anticipated our needs and we didn’t lack for anything. The 70” flat screen TV in the main room worked perfectly for our meeting. Sonos sound system throughout the home. The 2nd floor deck and fire pit made evenings very enjoyable. I’d highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Denise A., Millbrae California

19 Aug 2018

The perfect place to have a family reunion!!

We enjoyed our stay, and most of all enjoyed a very warm and cozy atmosphere to host a family get together. Ken and Noor were very attentive to any requests we had, and made us feel welcomed. We will definitely recommend and stay at Manzanita home again !!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Audrey W.

4 Jul 2018

Ken and his house live up to expectations. Great house and location

We had a large group, the main house is very spacious and deck provides open space feel. The lower apartment was perfect for our needs. House is walking distance to harbor and beach. Great experience and would definitely rent again. Thank you Ken!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

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