Niguel Shores garden home beach cottage with private entertainer's slate patio courtyard, stacked stone planters with tropical plants and a soothing fountain all leading to the dutch door entry.  Inside the skylight/vaulted beamed ceilings create great light throughout the open living room, dining room and kitchen. This is a fantastic space with hardwood floors, fireplace, large glass patio doors, this home is great for indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen features a large breakfast bar, granite counters, updated cabinets, stainless steel appliances and plenty of prep/storage space. Off the living room is a den/office that could be a third bedroom. The back patio is a great space to relax or practice putting strokes on the built-in green.  The master bedroom features a patio area, elegant updated bath with marble tile, pedestal sink, updated fixtures and lighting. The guest bedroom features a large window and recessed lighting. With attached 2 car garage, air conditioning, plantation shutters throughout, outdoor shower to rinse off the sand and a great beach town feel, this home has it all!  In addition, located in Niguel Shores, enjoy ocean front bluff top park with direct beach access, junior Olympic size swimming pool, spa, 4 tennis courts, sports courts and parks throughout the community.  Located next to the Ritz Carlton Hotel and very close to the Monarch Beach Resort and Links golf course as well as walking distance to downtown Dana Point and Dana Point Harbor.