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The Retreat in Laguna Beach

Orange, California

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 976 m to Main Beach Park and 1.6 km to Heisler Park

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 1.8 km to Sawdust Art Festival Grounds

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3.7/5

GoodFrom 20 reviews

5.0/516 Jun 2026

Brad • Family Trip

Cozy small apartment with equipped kitchen, walking distance to everything, dedicated parking spots, private community patio overlooking the beach. We love coming back here each summer. No complaints.

5.0/525 May 2026

Angel • Family Trip

Perfect location! The communal patio furniture could be updated but everything else was beautiful! Definitely coming back to this little gem!

5.0/511 May 2026

Erik • Family Trip

Great view!

5.0/524 Apr 2026

Ronda • Solo Trip

Perfect getaway. Very quiet and relaxing stay. I’ll definitely be back. I also meet another couple who stated they come there a lot

5.0/56 Apr 2026

JAMES

Enjoyed our stay

5.0/51 Feb 2026

Tiffany • Family Trip

Great location! Place was very clean. We had a great experience!

5.0/524 Jan 2026

Nicole

Great!

5.0/528 Jul 2025

Rachel • Family Trip

Great unit and location with easy access to the beach. Love leaving the door open to listen to the waves.

5.0/517 May 2025

Heather Marie • Solo Trip

Great ocean front view. Parking is a little tight but doable. I will definitely be back!

5.0/55 Aug 2024

leyla

We loved it

4.0/514 Feb 2026

Lori M

Great location. Just steps to the beach. The Orange Inn is very close and a great breakfast spot.

3.0/55 May 2026

Sharon • Couple Trip

Still wondering where the pool was, other than the wonderful view (only because we paid for their best room probably) Never received check in details, had to find a phone number to call to check in cause the office was closed. Beach access if it was the one we were supposed to use was closed for construction. No direction as to where anything was. The folder inside our unit said conflicting times for check out. Also said one parking spot per unit however then we get charged for parking? Says there Are beach towels and chairs available yet no one there to help.

3.0/55 May 2026

Danni • Family Trip

I feel the ocean view on our villa #1 Rustico was a bit deceiving. You can catch a glimpse of the horizon from the kitchen window or living room window but I wouldn't call it an ocean view. Some walls were pretty dirty, with makeup and handprints in certain areas, could use a touch of paint. The shower head and water pressure was not good. The coffee maker and wifi didn't work right, and the window shades need to be changed, I opened one and there was a dead crane fly in it along with questionable stains. Sofa bed is not good, don't even think about sleeping on it. I understand ocean=rust and corrosion but for the price, the upkeep needs to be stellar. For the good things, location is incredible- 10/10. Mattress and pillows were comfy. The floor was clean. The shared patio is steps away and has the best view. There is great potential in villa #1 but for now the other units seem to be better.

3.0/54 Mar 2026

Andrew • Family Trip

The location of the villas are perfect. It’s footsteps away from the beach. Overall maintenance of the property is ok. I feel that the interior of the villas could use some upgrades or remodeling. Check in was seamless due to no physical contact with a front desk agent. A key padlock was attached to the villa door and we had a few issues with trying to open it upon arrival. Amenities other than having your own kitchenette will be charged à la carte. Parking is $45 per night and they charge for beach chairs, umbrella rentals etc. Rooms were decent as far as the cleanliness, however there was a slight odor when we first opened the villa door. The property is smoke free which is fantastic. If ocean view isn’t a must for your stay, I would recommend 14 west which is right across the street from their location. I believe they’re ran under the same management.

3.0/56 Feb 2026

Colleen • Family Trip

The stay was along with the view was nice. There are no staff available in person or on the phone. We lost about 2 hours of the short stay (the last hour of sun!). We were not able to retrieve our key for about the first 90 minutes. Management claims they sent an email and text, if they did, I did not receive either!! It was frustrating. I honestly thought we had been scammed. The deck has a beautiful view but looks nothing like the pics. The room was cute however, floor was filthy and our door did not lock from the inside.

3.0/527 Mar 2025

Steven • Couple Trip

Online views are misleading, we couldn’t see the beach as portrayed..

2.0/530 May 2026

Maryann • Family Trip

We have stayed at this property several times. This time we were so surprised to find it in such bad shape. Our air conditioning didn’t work. Gate in our patio was broken, front door not secure, leaky ice and water on fridge, shower hose busted. Some lights didn’t work and overall bad condition. We called owner to no avail. Too bad it used to be a beautiful property

1.0/58 Jun 2026

Maria • Family Trip

No one ever stay there horrible place horrible service this property is a nightmare

1.0/527 May 2026

seon • Family Trip

Nice view room was big, but the management is not on site, the remote didn't work because the batteries were leaking acid and wouldn't come to replace them. I went to take a shower the water turned on my fiance walked in telling me that the floor was wet so I turned the water off but it wouldn't turn off called management and they said the main valve is outside the unit we will fix it in the morning and didn't let us change rooms. Turned an amazing family trip into a frustrating nightmare.

1.0/511 Apr 2025

carol • Couple Trip

I will call customer service, but the fireplace at the unit in Laguna Beach was falling apart. The brick was coming out. There was pieces of the wall on the floor as we entered the unit very unsafe we did stay because we had no other choice, but we’d like at least a partial refund or a credit for another rental.

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729 Gaviota Dr, Laguna Beach, California, US

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in4:00 PM-anytime

Check-out10:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About The Retreat in Laguna Beach

The Retreat in Laguna Beach Location
Located in Laguna Beach (Laguna Village), The Retreat in Laguna Beach is within a 10-minute drive of Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove State Park. This beach hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Irvine Spectrum Center and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from University of California, Irvine.

The Retreat in Laguna Beach Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Room Type and Price

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 - Sat, 26 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children