The best of Dana Point living! This former model home in Seaside Villas offers a prime location just minutes from Dana Point Harbor, Doheny State Beach, and local shops. The ideal end-unit sits adjacent to a large grass community open space, with guest parking nearby and convenient access to community amenities. A generous driveway welcomes you home to an extended two-car garage with extra storage, and entry gates open into a private patio courtyard. Inside, the light and airy layout begins with a formal living room featuring vaulted ceilings and a fireplace. The open plan flows into your formal dining space, and sliding doors extend to a private backyard enclosed by plant-lined walls. The kitchen is appointed with quartz counters, Shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar that opens to the family room, where additional sliding doors connect to the courtyard for easy indoor-outdoor living. The lower level is complete with a powder bath and a laundry/mudroom with LG washer and dryer and exterior patio access. Upstairs, all three bedrooms and two full baths are located on the same level. The primary bedroom includes vaulted ceilings and an updated en-suite bath with a chic tiled shower. Ceiling fans are installed in each room for everyday comfort, and storage is abundant with built-in cabinets upstairs, under the stairs, and in the garage. Recent upgrades include a new furnace and air conditioning, complete double pane window replacement, new water heater, and new hot water recirculating pump. The Sea Villas community features two pools, two spas, a clubhouse, and a BBQ area. This sought-after location is less than a mile from Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor, and is close to the San Juan Creek Beach Trail, local transportation, and top-rated Capistrano Unified schools. Offering the perfect balance of a private sanctuary and vibrant beach-town energy, this home unlocks a coveted Dana Point lifestyle.