This charming coastal cottage is minutes away from the Dana Point Harbor in the coveted community of Stratford at the Pacific. 3 generous sized bedrooms and 2 full baths with beautiful upgrades throughout, not the least of which are the stunning engineered wood floors throughout this single level gem! Located on a cul-de-sac street, the home has a freshly painted exterior and lovely hardscape with newly installed VISION Outdoor Living artificial turf in the backyard accented by graceful palm trees and birds of paradise! Enjoy relaxing evenings around the firepit and your morning coffee on the large covered patio. French doors from the patio open to the light-filled living room highlighted by soaring, vaulted ceilings, a handsome fireplace and a glorious stained glass clerestory window! This is a flowing, open floorplan with an attractive dry bar area in the living room that is open to the kitchen and the formal dining area. Gorgeous granite counters and full backsplash in the kitchen, travertine flooring, a sunny garden window at the sink, tons of recessed lighting, plus access to the 2 car garage where the laundry hookups are located. There is a pull-down access ladder in the garage to a huge attic space! With the exception of the French doors and the clerestory window, the home has dual pane windows with plantation shutters throughout and ceiling fans in every room. The secondary bedrooms have walk-in closets! The home has full termite clearance after repairs and fumigation were completed along with all roof repairs in February and March of this year. Very low HOA Dues and no Mello Roos. Don't miss this exceptional home and the opportunity to enjoy the fresh ocean breezes and coastal lifestyle of Dana Point and nearby oceanfront restaurants, shops, boating, whale watching, fishing, aquarium and Ocean Institute at the Dana Point Harbor!