Incredible opportunity to lease in the coveted "Tennis Villas" gated community of Monarch Beach. Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this beautifully updated coastal retreat offers a resort-style setting with golf course, hillside, and community views. The light-filled single-level residence features two bedrooms and two baths, blending comfort, style & indoor-outdoor living. An elevated private entry welcomes you into a spacious living room with high ceilings, recessed lighting, crown molding, and double doors opening to a private patio overlooking the fairway, an inviting space for relaxing or entertaining. The remodeled kitchen showcases white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, elegant stone countertops, a sunny dining area nook. In addition, plantation shutter doors provide access to a front balcony off the kitchen. The residence also contains an internal laundry closet with custom pantry shelving for additional storage. Adjacent to the living room, the formal dining area leads to the secondary bedroom, guest bath, and private primary suite. The guest bath features designer tilework with marble accents and a separate vanity area, while the secondary bedroom offers rich mahogany flooring, plantation shutters, and generous closet space. The spacious primary suite is a serene retreat with plush carpeting, a custom window bench framing picturesque golf course views, dual-pane windows for enhanced sound insulation, and direct access to the rear patio. Dual closets, including a walk-in closet, complement the upgraded en-suite bath with dual vanities, stone countertops, and a walk-in shower. Additional highlights include ceiling fans throughout and a two-car garage conveniently located at the base of the entry stairs. Ideally situated within the prestigious Monarch Beach community, Tennis Villas offers close proximity to Monarch Beach Tennis Club, the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, The Ritz-Carlton, Salt Creek Beach with its famed surfing breaks, shops, restaurants, and waterfront attractions of downtown Dana Point, including the newly revitalized Dana Point Harbor.