I've had a really positive experience living in this apartment community, and a big part of that is…read morethanks to the maintenance team--especially Fernando. Fernando consistently goes above and beyond whenever there's an issue. He's quick to respond, extremely knowledgeable, and always takes the time to make sure everything is fixed properly the first time. What really stands out is his attitude--he's friendly, professional, and genuinely cares about helping residents. It's rare to find someone who is both efficient and kind, and Fernando is exactly that. Knowing that maintenance requests will be handled promptly and with care makes a huge difference in day-to-day living.

Fernando from maintenance at Marea Apartments is truly exceptional. Not only does he do great work…read moreand handle maintenance issues quickly and efficiently, but he consistently goes above and beyond. He recently found my wallet in the parking lot and personally stopped by to return it. That level of honesty and integrity means a lot and makes it even more comforting to live here. Thank you, Fernando--we really appreciate you.

It's a delightful place to be. The grounds are beautiful. Full of running water, even a couple of…read moreresident ducks. I suspect they get a huge discount on rent though for looking so cute. The staff is top-notch. Extremely responsive. Karina in the front leasing office has always been the to answer questions with a dazzling smile. And a huge shout-out to Marcos, in maintenance, who replaced my front door weatherstripping. I thought it needed a touch-up but it was an entire replacement. I don't think I had to wait even 4 hours for him to show up. Excellent timing as a wild storm came through the next day. Very snug here now. Thanks to all.

Beautiful property and very easy experience with getting the lease executed timely. Shout out to…read moreKarina! She's been an absolute pleasure to work with and so helpful. Great community and best location in Dana Point!!!

We stopped in on a whim today to check out some options as we are coming up on the end of our lease…read moreat another residence. Quenia was absolutely fantastic, pulling out all the stops and immediately made us fall in love with a perfect unit for our little family. The property itself is gorgeous & well maintained, the units are spacious and newly renovated and the amenities are incredible. We absolutely will be moving forward with renting at The Palmer due to Quenia's professionalism and kind-heartedness!

Erica goes above and beyond to make sure we receive the highest level of service. She is very…read moreprofessional and great at what she does. Quenia always greets us and goings above and beyond, there is a level of excellence with each request and we can say the same about the maintenance manager and team Gio, Chuey. and Alejandro. Highly recommended place to live.

Absolutely everything from the initial contact to any communication during the stay was timely,…read morecourteous and professional. With over five years staying at the Coastal Digs properties, my experiences have been nothing short of perfection. Not to say that on the rare occasion something doesn't go wrong. But the manner in which these few times are handled was timely and thorough. The owners are friendly and caring people. Their properties are beautifully decorated with careful thought given to every aspect of a guest's wants and needs. There isn't one complaint I can honestly give.

I have been looking for a 1 month furnished rentals for the past few weeks. Everyone else has been…read morea delight to work with. I found this coastaldigs.com on Craigslist just a couple days ago and thought I'd found the perfect place (both units) and if I liked it I'd see if I could rent longer. I wanted to see the unit that was left if possible and ask a couple questions voice to voice. I gave them my number (first via email and they had been texting my cell as of 6:20pm on Saturday night and I provided it again in via text though they were texting me) and asked them to call rather than text repeatedly and find the best time for both of us to meet. Today she responded with "you haven't given your number" and "do you think I just hang around here all day?" Wow that was my first clue about this persons (Dee) lack of professionalism. She tried to nail down my rental dates on Sunday. a.m. and all I asked was for her to call so I could talk in person about a couple things and to find a good time for both of us to meet. This all happened Sunday morning. After 2 rude comments to my asking for a call I said "never mind this is rude" and being a property manager myself for over 25 years I realized best not to move forward. She offered no apology at all. Their response to my comment about me being a property manager was: "Property manager.Lol" (basically calls me a liar) Next line was "Idiot." Next was "You have been an air head from day one. Grow up" then "sounds like you've had a little too much f--king." and the final comment before blocking was "Lol, go baby go" I realized this wasn't someone I'd want to deal with. I am the customer and as a property manager myself I respond kindly and call if requested rather than text. I've spent weeks with prospective clients to find they rent something else. I say thank you for considering us and maybe we can help in the future. All this horrible dialog happened today when I had hoped to figure out a time and ask important questions as I have a disability and needed to make sure the property would suit my limitations. I actually started packing a bag in case I could move in today as they wanted the 1st or the 15th only. I DID SAVE THE ENTIRE TEXT DIALOG (NOT SCREEN SHOTS BUT UNEDITED ORIGINAL ON MY LAPTOP) FOR ANYONE TO SEE FOR THEMSELVES WHAT THE TRUTH IS. I have a vacation property on VRBO as well how frustrating it can be dealing with people and their questions but people have lives and things happen yet always act with professionalism. This was a first and so disappointing as I thought I found the perfect place. I'm sure the rental would probably be fine if you can text/email and book right away. All I asked for was a voice to voice call. - Her comments below are untrue and I have reported this to yelp as I don't want this associated with my reviews. IT IS OBVIOUS BY HER RESPONSE THE LACK OF PROFESSIONALISM. OTHER BUSINESSES RESPOND WITH APOLOGIES AND PROFESSIONAL DIALOG.

Julie in the office is awesome! All the employees are. She…read morefills the doggie treat jar so when my dog Lola drags me in the office she always has treats.I've lived at the Villas for 3 years.I love the location, a 1/4 mile from the beach.Rarely, are there complex's with such big beautiful trees like the ones around the apartments. There are inprovements being done daily at the complex. They just this year installed brand new washers and dryers. Very convenient.

I recently renewed my lease at the Villas, because I absolutely -love the location- being within…read moresuch close proximity to the ocean. I consider the rent prices here to be competitively better rates compared to other apartment complexes nearby. Recently, we've been seeing improvements (New Washers/Dryers) a Concierge App, Lighting upgrades, etc and I truly hope to see it continue. I want to acknowledge Property Manager *Leo Casas* who's been instrumental in sprucing things up, amongst many other things. He -genuinely cares and advocates for the tenants- in this community & I'm grateful for everything he's done. Also a huge shoutout to *Julie Nevin* in the Leasing Office! she's got such an awesome personality & she cares a great deal about helping in any way she can. Josh Griffin has also been a great addition to the team. Love my apartment, love the location & feel very fortunate to live at the Villas.

One of the things that stands out about living at Harbor Pointe is the great and professional job…read morethat Jose Hernandez does to manage repairs and replacements. His courtesy combined with his knowledge of building construction and repair assures our confidence that with Jose's management experience we are in good hands. Thank you Jose, you do a great job! Wes

I rarely if ever leave reviews, but I'm leaving one. Sarah and Ana in the office are wonderful…read more When they both came to work here a few years ago, the atmosphere really changed. They are upbeat, positive, helpful and really seem to enjoy what they do. It has really made a difference in living here. They are both professional and just a pleasure to deal with. Jose who heads up maintenance is great too. The service is quick and reliable and friendly. The grounds are planted nicely along with beautiful, older trees. There are a lot of really nice people living there.

Without a doubt, Shida is the absolute best. Not only is she incredibly experienced at what she…read moredoes, she actually cares deeply about you and your family. She consistently puts forth her client's best interests before her own. She's a warm, deeply caring, compassionate, empathetic individual that makes you feel and treats you like family. Shida truly is a rarity in this world. Shida sold our house for $100K+ over asking to an all cash buyer in under 30 days. Wow?! Even more impressive, she did this while we undertook a cross-country move! She creates a genuine relationship with her clients which we sincerely appreciate. Shida not only became our realtor, but also our lifelong friend. Need to say more?

My husband and I worked with Shida and recently closed on our first home. Shida was incredibly…read morepatient, knowledgable, and thorough, and looked at countless homes with us. She did an excellent job negotiating for us and got us a great deal in this challenging market. She is honest and hardworking. I could not possibly image working with a better realtor and I would strongly recommend her to anyone.

My name is Teresa L. and I recently moved to Vintage Shores in September. I would like to mention…read moreMina and her team Luis and Carlos for their admirable qualities. They are definitely assets to this community. Moving is a struggle at this age but Mina helped me through all the paperwork and was so helpful. This team always greets me with a smile and I am always asked how I am doing. Love living here and being near my daughter.

May 2018 A little…read morebit of Heaven on Earth. I moved to Vintage Shores about a month and a half ago to be close to my daughter, her husband and my 3 grandchildren and that alone is gold but moving here I got a lot more. My apartment is so cute,with a lot more storage space than it looks like at first glance. I look forward to the weather becoming a bit warmer to enjoy my morning coffee on my patio. The beautiful,peaceful grounds are adorned with flowers and the fresh scent of ocean air. The laundry room,pool and Jacuzzi are so clean. Along with friendly people, the aroma of good coffee fills the Clubhouse in the morning. There is even a social worker available every Monday. Mina ,the Community Manager, is absolutely lovely and makes sure that everything is always attended to for the residents,making this piece of ground not just an apartment complex but a real home. Luis,who is in charge of maintenance, can fix anything around here and knows what he is doing .Everything inside the apartment and outside on the grounds and Clubhouse is so well maintained. I just love this place. I have found a little bit of Heaven right here at Vintage shores. Wendy Fremstad UPDATE:October 2023 Mina,the Community Manager, Luis who is in charge of Maintenance and Augustin who also works in Maintenance have continued to demonstrate remarkable attention to detail in the upkeep and maintenance of the lovely Vintage Shores facilities and grounds. Over the last 4 and 1/2 years all of the common areas have consistently been clean and well-maintained.Luis always has a genuine smile for all of the residents and he and Augusin are always there when they are needed. It's clear that they take great pride in ensuring the community remains a beautiful and comfortable place to call home. I so appreciate that when the pandemic first hit Mina ordered new stand alone mailboxes that were placed outside as opposed to a mail room where all of us would go to collect mail and thus keeping residents safe. One thing that truly sets Mina apart is her genuine care for the residents. I couldn't be more pleased with Mina as our Community Manager. Her dedication,willingness to help,attention to detail, and warmth have meant the world to me. Unfortunately, my needs have changed and I will be downsizing which means I will be moving from Vintage Shores. Wendy Fremstad

He is my son and a great person A very artistic person and I LOVE him…read more You will never be disappointed in his work!!!! A very honest person and very artistic person

Robert was highly recommended by the designer we found and worked with to help with our new Costa…read moreMesa home design and renovation. We were very fortunate to meet and work Robert and to know that the designer work very well and along with Robert as our head of project (general contractor) and his team and referrals from plumbing, electrician, tiles, dry wall patching, to painting. A team of about 10 and each of them are very experienced and professional. Our two-month renovation project consisted numerous items from small to large including two fireplaces in Living Room and Dining Room, wood wall panel installation, PAX walk-in closet, bedroom door replacement, cabinet doors replacement, baseboard, bathtub glass sliding door, garage demolition and drywall installation, laundry cabinet/countertop/hanging rack, utility sink installation, PAX shoe closet, kitchen hardware replacement, TVs and speakers wall mount, and so on. Robert is very knowledgeable, attention to details, always considering items for long term use, and "zero" cutting corners. He is very thoughtful and takes into consideration from designer's plan and owner's asks and expectations as well as combining his technical experiences to make all projects practical, safe, and most importantly appealing. He is able to pivot when needed. Additionally, he went above and beyond to take care and adjust some of the minor things he saw throughout the house during renovation. Please see some photos (before and after) of our project. We are very pleased with the outcome, and we highly recommend Robert and his team!

FRANK and CASEY are truly amazing! I just moved in 2 days ago, and they made my move SO easy,…read moreaddressed every single question or concern. Frank made sure to have the elevators had blankets which made it so nice for my movers, very professional. He made sure I had entry to my new apt and also was 100% hands on on helping my movers park in the correct spot and also answering any paperwork I was missing for my move in. He always has a smile and happy to also answer any of my "annoying" new move in client. HIGHLY recommending you meet and work with FRANK!! CASEY - wow, he takes care of the WHOLE property and as a new move-in, he made sure to take care of ALL my move in needs, replacing a bath tub stopper late last evening as I was so greatly for a bath after a long day of moving in. He also fixed 100% all of all the items on my move in list....he is so kind and patient and just resolves all the problems. GRATEFUL for you Casey!!!

We have called Prado West home since December 2025 and feel incredibly fortunate to be part of this…read morecommunity. We truly enjoy the urban lifestyle in Dana Point and look forward to many years ahead in such a vibrant and welcoming environment. One of the highlights of our experience has been the relationships we've built with the management team--especially Frank and Kristin. Every request we've made has been handled promptly and efficiently, with genuine care and professionalism that makes a real difference in our day-to-day living. The maintenance staff consistently demonstrates a friendly, welcoming attitude and a genuine commitment to helping residents.