Wish You Were Here...

Accommodations: Four bedrooms, four and a half baths, outdoor shower

Rates: One-month minimum. $20,000 per month (winter), $36,000 per month (summer). Rates include main house, upstairs apartment, and guest suite.

Availability: Summer, fall, and holiday months Location: Oceanfront with private beach

Nearby Airports: Santa Anna (SNA), Long Beach (LGB), and Los Angeles (LAX)

Amenities: Fully air-conditioned; high-speed, wireless Internet connection; two kitchens; three fireplaces; four televisions; washer and dryer; fax machine. Also includes private, air-conditioned beach cabana with beach supplies, chairs, grill, refrigerator, and microwave. Rental rates include all linens, weekly housekeeping, and two-car garage.

Need-to-Know Info: Inquire about pets (some small pets allowed), no smoking.

Don’t Miss: Fabulous spa facilities at nearby Montage Resort; visit spamontage.com for details.

Contact Info: 949/494-6650 or lagunabeachhouserental.com

Send us your favorite beach rental. Write to Guestbook, Coastal Living, 2100 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209, or e-mail guestbook@timeinc.com.

(published December 2006)