Superbly located in the heart of San Clemente, a dream location offering the best of coastal living within walking distance of the beaches AND dining and shopping along N El Camino Real, this prized unit combines an iconic beach bungalow charm with recent improvements and fine features. Blessed with a gated entrance opening to private front courtyard leading to the entrance boasting a new vibrant front door with new smart lock hardware. Step inside and soak in the light filled freshly painted open concept interior, sleek luxury vinyl flooring throughout, and soaring open beam cathedral ceilings, all setting the stage for an ideal living environment. The spacious living area includes a built-in workspace with storage cabinetry, warm and inviting knotty pine walls and ceilings, and a cozy brick fireplace with extra-long raised tiled hearth perfect for staging house plants and decorating accessories, all providing a wonderful gathering space to relax with family and friends. The delightful kitchen has renewed classic cabinetry, Refrigerator included, and a new Quartz countertop with full backsplash surround, new stainless-steel sink, new faucet, and abundance of cabinet and countertop space, plus a prized breakfast bar, all open to the dining area. The spacious bedroom has built-in storage and a large closet plus a full en-suite bathroom with updated faucet, updated fixtures, new lighting, framed vanity mirrors, and charming vintage tile. Desirable 1 car garage and 1 un-covered parking space also included! Community Laundry Room onsite. Landlord pays water, sewer, and trash. Within walking distance of Bonito Canyon Park and just minutes from the Pier, you cant beat this location!