Luxury upgraded beach escape in the guard gated community of Monarch Beach-only model with a downstairs bedroom. This light, bright and secluded residence is the perfect weekend getaway or forever home. Enter to a spacious gated slate courtyard which opens to the wrap around entertainer's yard space with multiple seating areas and great privacy. Once inside you are greeted by stunning luxury vinyl wood flooring, plantation shutters opening to the back courtyard, and recessed lighting that adds to the bright and light feeling of this home. The updated kitchen features granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a tumbled travertine backsplash and an eat in area surrounded by large windows creating the perfect spot for your morning coffee. The formal dining room, adjacent to a large living room opens to the slate patio. On the first floor is a downstairs bedroom or den which has an ensuite half bath. Upstairs is a stunning loft perfect as a family room, office, study or can be closed in for a fourth bedroom. The master bedroom has French doors opening to the deck with some peek-a-boo ocean views.  The spa-like bath has a large ocean view window over the soaking tub, a dual sink vanity, travertine floors extending into the step in shower-beyond is a large walk in closet with custom built-ins. An additional bedroom with built-ins, an updated guest bath complete the upper level. Just minutes from downtown Dana Point, world class resorts, dining, entertainment and great beaches!