No pool and not
Review Submitted: April 9, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2009
We were surprised that the steps across the street were not open and that the closest steps to the beach are about a half mile from the condo. We could have easily overlooked this had we not then found out that the pool which is so heavily advertised throughout the ads for Niguel Beach Terrace condos was also closed (pool was still drained as of 3/28/2009). We have two children and a swimming pool is one of the main components we look for when deciding where to stay. The owner had our phone number and email address and yet never once told us the pool was closed. When we called her (while at the condo), she told us we could go to a local YMCA and pay to swim or drive 10 min to their unheated pool at their personal condo. Another family w/a different owner had the same problem...other owners are not disclosing the lack of a swimming pool. Since the review guidelines forbid mentioning the actual rates paid, I can only say that we paid what most people would consider an expensive rate and didn't have what many families w/children would consider a most important (and advertised) amenity. Also--travelers should be aware that construction work begins before 8am and is directly across the street (for people who like to sleep in when on vacation).
Very cute decor/beautiful and comfortable bedding, but owners should be forthcoming about lack of pool before guests arrive/pay.
Owner's Response: Stacey & Will:
In our HOA March newsletter, all the owners in our condo complex were told that our new pool, that had been under construction, would be ready March 1st, 2009. Unfortunately, that was not ture. When you arrived March 21st the pool was still under construction. As we both know, construction projects are not always on target as planned. That has been our expernce. I knew you wanted a heated pool so I suggested The South Coast YMCA Pool because it was the only pool that I knew that was heated and close to the condos.
The signature of Dana Point is the "Dana Point Headlands" that is just across the street. It was just voted "The Greatest Natural Wonder in Orange County". It includes, a million dollar funicular shipped from Switzerland (similar to a Ski Lift). This will be the only one that will be in Orange County that will take everyone that want to ride down to the beach and back up. It has a basket that has room for eight passengers.. We feel pretty lucky to have access to this special treat.
This wonderful project will also have: Four Miles of Trails all along the ocean, Look out Points, Picnic Tables, A Veterans Park, plus Four New Public Beach Access Paths, three of which will be just across the steet that will take everyone quickly to "The Stand Beach" or "Salt Creek Beach", two of the most beauitful sandy beaches in Southern Californa.
Again, Stacey the Headlands was in the process of installing that Funicular across the street when you were here, if they awoke you I am sorry. They were also buiilding new steps to the beach across the street when you were here.. .
Yes, that Switchback Trail was too long I agree..
I hope someday you can return and enjoy these new amentias, and be our guests again. Beth
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