You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The 'Top of the World' Palmtree View Suite! 2BR/2BA
Discover the allure of San Clemente, California—a coastal sanctuary with an exquisite apartment. Breathtaking ocean views, timeless charm, and curated interiors await. Immerse yourself in tranquility, coastal allure, and nearby attractions. Experience the magic of this enchanting retreat in San Clemente. Newly remodeled, this 2 BD 2 BA Palmtree view suite features a spectacular ocean coastline and white water view only a short par 4 from an elevated tee box to beach sand!
Seals can be heard and observed from the deck telescope daily. The best surfing on the west coast of California is just down the stairs and close-by.
See my equally beautiful other property #1385 adjacent to "Top of the World".
Property manager
Jerry Quinlan
Languages
English, Spanish
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Bicycle parking
Gym
Table tennis
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
100% renewable energy
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Bed sheets changed on request
Bicycle parking
Composting
Double-glazed windows
Electric car charging station
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Recycling
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An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STLU -0314940
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property San Clemente
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home San Clemente
About the area
San Clemente, CA
What's nearby
San Clemente Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Casa Romantica - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Avenida del Mar - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
San Clemente City Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
San Clemente State Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
San Clemente Pier Station - 4 min walk
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Fisherman's Restaurants - 5 min walk
Starbucks - 13 min walk
Bear Coast Coffee - 4 min walk
The Bagel Shack - 15 min walk
Taco Bell - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The 'Top of the World' Palmtree View Suite! 2BR/2BA pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at The 'Top of the World' Palmtree View Suite! 2BR/2BA?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The 'Top of the World' Palmtree View Suite! 2BR/2BA?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is The 'Top of the World' Palmtree View Suite! 2BR/2BA located?
Situated near the beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of San Clemente Pier, Casa Romantica and The Pier Beach. The Pier Beach and T-Street Beach are also within 5 minutes. San Clemente Pier Station is only a 4-minute walk.
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The 'Top of the World' Palmtree View Suite! 2BR/2BA Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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The balcony overlooking the town and the ocean was the star of our stay! Apartment was spacious and clean. We appreciated the fresh flowers!
Great location. Easy to walk to the Pier and the beach. Would stay there again.
Just what we wanted - close to the San Clemente Pier with gorgeous view from the deck and easy access to everything we wanted. Owner very personable, not a sterile, bland hotel-like environment.
We had a lovely relaxing few days at the Top of the World “Palm”. Should have added another few days. Will definitely be back !
Thank you Jerry, for the warm welcome and hospitality.
Excellent Location and amazing views. Some minor design flaws in the master bedroom. Our family had an amazing time in the area and this was a great, affordable meeting place.
View was spectacular as well as the location. There were ants in the kitchen and in the master bedroom. Never able to get the TV to work, other than Netflix. Had fun any way!
The place is nice clean and spacious. You can’t beat the view. We walked down to the beach in minutes and they had amazing shops and eatery places. There is a train that goes by the beach here and there. Our kids loved it. Again, the view is unbeatable.
Fantastic view and location. Jerry, the host, is the best. A bit of quirkiness (as you can see from the photos) gives the place loads of personality. It's great "bang for the buck".
A bit more TLC would be nice, as a couple of items--admittedly non-essential--weren't working. The indoor spaces were clean, but in a pet-friendly unit an AstroTurf balcony is not a good idea. A previous dog had obviously "used" it.
Overall, we loved the place and will try to stay there again when we next visit San Clemente.
The location of the property is in a great area. We easily walked to the beach and various restaurants. There is some uphill walks, but that is to be expected in the area.
A car is not required, but we enjoyed having one to go to the grocery store and other places slightly farther away. It was great there was a parking space in the driveway as street parking is very difficult to find.
The unit had a very comfortable bed, ample kitchen with full size coffee maker (big deal for us) and an amazing view of the ocean. It was so nice to drink coffee on the balcony and watch the sunset in the evening. Also, there are beach chairs, umbrella etc. all available for use.
Next time we are in San Clemente, we will definitely stay here again.
Amazing views overlooking the pier and beach. Easy access to beach, walking path, and shops.
Jerry was very helpful throughout our stay and made us feel very welcome. The place had everything we needed.
The balcony is spacious, lots of seating, two sliding doors to enjoy the perfect weather. The sunsets were great, and nights very calm and relaxing.
In addition to the beach access, the location is great for running, walking, shopping, etc… with many walkable activities within a half mile or so.
The trolley picks up close by, so you can get just about anywhere in San Clemente without a car. We frequently took the trolley to Del Mar or El Camino Real for drinks/dinner and walked back.
San Clemente has some incline on most streets to/from the beach, so plan ahead depending on physical limitations, strollers, etc… we walked to the beach and pier in about 5 minutes.
The incline is only to/from the beach, so walking around the neighborhood and town is relatively flat.
We had an amazing time and definitely plan to stay here again!
Justin M.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael J.
22 Jun 2018
Very nice property, close to beach, nice owner
We really enjoyed our stay in San Clemente. The rooms were clean and everything in the penthouse worked as expected. There were 8 of us over the age of 10 in our group and there was plenty of living space. Four of the beds are bunk beds and the other 2 are queens so make sure to plan accordingly. The room is located a couple of short blocks from the beach and there is a train station located right there that will take you anywhere up and down the coast if needed. There were beach chairs, umbrella, and boogie boards available to use. The owner/manager was very friendly and helpful, quickly responding to a couple of questions we had. We also found the people of San Clemente to be very friendly and helpful everywhere we went. We'd recommend this.
Michael J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
4/10 Poor
Haley L.
4 Jun 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and location but that's it
We planned this trip to treat our Parents expecting to have a great time near the beach. We were immediately disappointed when walking into the unit. The unit was quickly cleaned and definitely didn't feel like it was professionally done. There were crumbs all over the couch and carpet and leftover food in the fridge. As we checked out the rest of the place, we were disappointed to find the following: Wall length mirrors broken and duct taped together, as well as the picture frame over the bed, water damage on the floor and ceilings, flooring in the Master Bedroom is linoleum tiles that were curled up on the corners and felt spongy when walking on it, towels and bedsheets were mismatched, towels with bleach stains and sheets with stains on them, moldy utensils in the drawers and food splattered on the appliances, a loose razor blade lying in one drawer, the gas firepit on the balcony had no gas hookup and could not be lit, the TV would not work and would cut out every few minutes. We couldn't get a hotel room on short notice and slept in our clothes because we felt uncomfortable sleeping in the sheets. We left the next morning and did not return, foregoing our last 2 nights that we prepaid. While Jerry was a great host in terms of communication and felt accommodating, these things were all clearly left out of the listing and could not have been addressed to make us feel more comfortable.
Really enjoyed our stay. Terrific location. Priced a little high, but less than other similar locs in town.
HELPFUL INFO WE HAD TO FIGURE OUT OURSELVES:
1. Piano in pic is electronic - doesn't work.
2. Golf cart in pic - can not use.
3. Towels - Most not bath size (tiny) - and not enough (group of 5)
4. Ad says two parking spots. NO - only one, and street parking is VERY difficult in the area.
5. Owner lives in unit above you.
6. VRBO notice says you get check-in instructions 3 days before stay. NEVER GOT THEM. Begged and begged on VRBO messaging. No response from owner. Finally called him the day before, got him, and he advised door lock code. Just the stress you DON'T need when planning travel and spending thousands of dollars in advance.
7. You'll need to practice opening and closing the coded lock. Unusual mechanism.
8. Had to request a toaster - not in unit as described.
9. VERY poor DirecTV connection - no movie streaming. Loses signal every 3-5 minutes. Gave up watching.
10. Unit same level as street - no steps (nice).
11. Walking access to pier, beach, and even downtown - but be prepared for VERY steep hills. Ok with us.
The property has an amazing location with a large balcony for viewing the San Clemente Pier and the Pacific Ocean. Loved staying here. Property is a bit on the dated side and the laminate Floors in the master bedroom appear to have had a water leak at some point. Either way it is an amazing property that we would def stay at again.
A great beach experience, especially liked the large deck overlooking Pier Bowl. Comfortable apartment. Short walk down to the pier and beach,some might say a bit steep walking back up but that's what makes the view so great.