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Great price for a great location. Cute little place to call homebase!

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Fun in the sun is less than a minute away from your front door.
Nicely furnished and kept feeling like home.
Updated kitchen with granite and stainless steel.
View of dining table into family room. Great open space!
View of flat screen in family room. Clean & comfortable with great breeze.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    1 min walk
  • Hoag Hospital
    9 min walk
  • Huntington State Beach
    3 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    16 min drive

About this property

Great price for a great location. Cute little place to call homebase!

This property is the perfect spot to set up camp for a week at the beach. It is about 200 steps to the sand. It is in the perfect location along this little strand of coast to utilize all the surrounding piers. It is about a mile walk down to the Newport pier. Close enough to walk (takes us about 30 minutes along the water) or bike to the shops and restaurants, but far enough to escape the parking lots that bring in larger day use crowds. This unit is our downstairs unit. Both units (downstairs and upstairs) have their own private entrance on opposite sides of the building along with their own private patio. You do not share any space but the driveway.) This unit is downstairs, so you may hear people upstairs if they have heavy feet. If the chance of this happening sounds like it will ruin your trip, this may not be the spot for you. From our reviews, you will see we have a lot of families that are very happy with the great price and great location and stay here year after year. It includes a master bedroom with a queen bed and a private bathroom. A second bedroom with a queen bed and a third bedroom with a full over full bunk bed. It has a second full shared bathroom in the hall. When you enter the property, it has an open concept living area with a couch and a dining table so that everyone can hang out in the same space. All of the bedrooms, as well as the living area, have flat screen TVs on the wall. The kitchen is stocked with everything you would need to eat in. It has a coffee maker (pot and keurig) toaster and microwave. There is a patio out back with a sitting area, a charcoal BBQ and a small fire pit. This unit has enough room to park 2 cars. (one in the garage and one in the driveway.) Street parking can be hard to find so this reserved space makes a big difference! There are beach chairs, sand toys, umbrellas and a washer/dryer in the garage. We do our best to keep our property well maintained and up to date. We just have this one little property that we fell in love with and enjoy visiting to make lasting memories with our family and enjoying sharing it with other families doing the same thing. We are happy to help with any part of your vacation we can, from planning to restaurant suggestions. We hope you will enjoy our humble home and love it here as much as we do!

Property manager

stephanie larson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number SLP11587

About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Peninsula, a neighborhood in Newport Beach, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Huntington Beach Pier and Pelican Hill Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Fountain Valley Skating Center, or consider a night out at The Observatory. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Newport Pier - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Balboa Pier - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Fashion Island - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 19 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Doughboy Donuts - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vacancy Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hoag Hospital Cafeteria - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Zabb Thai Cuisine - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great price for a great location. Cute little place to call homebase! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great price for a great location. Cute little place to call homebase!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great price for a great location. Cute little place to call homebase!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great price for a great location. Cute little place to call homebase! located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Hoag Hospital. Huntington State Beach and Newport Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Trip
We had a great time at this location! We appreciated that bikes, beach toys, chairs and umbrellas were provided. Beach house was comfortable and clean. Great trip!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, lots to do.
We enjoyed our stay. Mere steps to the beach to lay out or just sit and have a tea. Close to Newport and Balboa with tons of places to eat, drink, and play games. We even took the ferry for a few bucks. There was a fire pit in the back that came in real handy. Place was clean and well equipped with everything you need. There were bikes and beach toys to use whenever we wanted. Host responded to all our questions promptly at all times (not too late).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great location and close to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
What a great location! The cottage was comfortable, great location and a 5 Star beach just a few steps away. We were so busy with a wedding reception we want to come again and just enjoy the beach. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
We had a great time. The house was perfect for our needs. 3 bedroom with 4 great beds. My granddaughters love the full size bunk beds. Well equipped kitchen and lots of ceiling fans. The best part… the beach was steps away. We’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a blast !
I book a space every year for my birthday so that all my kids and my grandkids can get together and enjoy the beach. I usually book in San Diego area. This year was a little different due to the fact that my daughter had a couple of things she had to do on Saturday, needless to say I wasn’t very excited about staying so close to home. But …I must say this was one of the best stays we had together. The location was perfect. We were able to walk back-and-forth from the ocean to the house throughout the day and night. The place was pretty clean. It had enough room for all of us plus visitors that would pop up here and there. We were able to barbecue and hang out in the back patio every night. There was some reviews that stated that the upstairs unit created a lot of noise, but honestly, it wasn’t too bad. We would hear footsteps every now and then but that’s about it. The only thing I have to say is the kitchen wasn’t supplied with simple items like salt and pepper but next time I book I’ll know bring my own salt and pepper lol I have nothing negative to say this was an amazing place !! We will book again !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Family
We would stay here again. The unit had everything we needed for a longer stay. Quiet neighborhood even though neighbors are very close. Everything was very clean at check-in. The two minute walk to the beach was the best feature. Very close to a few takeout food options. It was so nice that the local beach in August wasn’t too crowded. A bit warm for sleeping in August but the fans in the bedrooms helped. The kids loved the large bunk beds and their own TV. Laundry in the garage was a plus!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Our family rented the upper & lower unit! We had plenty of room and did all our own cooking & eating in the downstairs back patio! 100 steps to the sand! (my grandson counted!) This is our 3rd time here and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Newport vacation
Our 2nd time staying here. Had super nice neighbors upstairs who helped with the parking situation on 4th of July so our friends and their family all had parking spots. The house is spacious with a well stocked kitchen. All the beach supplies are provided from chairs and umbrellas to beach toys and brand new beach cruisers. 4th of July is always a blast with all of the fireworks on the beach and neighboring piers. Lots of food options close by, pizza, tacos, sushi, diners and fine dining. Charcoal bbq and fire pit in the private back patio. Super short walk to the beach and never had trouble finding a spot on the sand. Waves were super treacherous a few of the days and lifeguards were working hard rescuing people and issuing instructions and warnings. The other days the waves were strong but fun for our teens. The day after the 4th things calmed down and neighborhood was quiet again. Very pleased with the accommodations. Only down side is there is no ocean view from the downstairs unit and we could hear people’s footsteps above us. We love Newport and this location is great. Very close to the beach and eateries but quiet enough to be relaxing. We will be back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was fantastic!
We had a wonderful time. The location was perfect, just one block from the beach. The garage was stocked with beach toys and bicycles that we could use. The house was clean. The patio was a quiet place to sit outside. The beds were comfortable. Overall, it was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Letha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy beach house
Was a perfect cozy beach house. Close to Newport and Hunnington beaches, close enough to drive to Disney as well. The only downfall is yiu can hear the folks upstairs, other than that the place was perfect for our family. The kids used the bikes and ejoyed riding everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for us
Zero problems , all things was easy , for sure could be back. Beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet area VERY close to sand
This property is very very close to the sand, probably a 90 second walk. It was real easy to go back to grab something you left behind. Also, you can’t tell by looking at a map that the benefit of this area is that it’s less crowded with visitors and traffic. Nobody is driving through this neighborhood unless they live there, and it’s just houses, there's no shopping or attractions (other than the beach), and there’s no parking for anyone not staying there. It’s real quiet and plenty of room on the beaches. Also, anything you need is still a very short distance. We walked to the coffee & breakfast shops right next to the neighborhood. The check in process was super easy and the owner was very responsive and helpful. Property was very clean and everything was as-advertised. The garage was stocked with beach chairs and other beach stuff, and my family and I rode the bikes every day. Like the description said, you can hear people upstairs but it didn’t keep us up. Each room has a good floor fan good for people like us that sleep with fans. This is an awesome place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy house close to the beach.
This is an older home that has a small patio with a table and chairs and a wood fire pit. The living area has wood floors with a large L shaped sectional and a picnic style dining table. It’s not well lit. The 3 bedrooms are carpeted. We were 4 adults and were comfortable in the apartment. We stayed in December, and the heat worked well. The bathrooms both have walk in showers. The vanities have some counter space for toiletries or makeup. The kitchen is galley style with granite countertops. The oven vent did not work and the sink faucet was wobbly. The landlord offered to send a plumber, but we weren’t using the kitchen except to cook eggs. The unit was very quiet until tenants arrived in the unit above us. We could hear them walking above us and hear their toilets flushing. There were bikes to use and a washer and dryer in the garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
Very comfortable house so very close to the beach. Great neighborhood. We will come back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So close to the beach!
Loved the location and the beach was so close!! Plenty of room for our family of five plus Grandma. Fans were provided but it still got a little warm especially the room with the bunk beds. A window A/C would have been nice but overall, very very pleased with the location and the apartment 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall break
We had a great time! The house was just what we needed. Plenty of chairs, and beach gear. Kitchen was well stocked. There was enough room for all of us on the sectional. We’d love to stay here again. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outdoor spaces in perfect location
We like outdoor spaces, and were pleased w the offering. Obviously great proximity to the ocean, AND with a nice cool private patio for hanging out at the cottage. Bonus was being on what IMO was the quietest street in this idyllic little slice of the Ocean-front world. AND the private drive we would learn was awesome.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach stay
Our stay was fun , place was clean and in a great location. Would recommend to everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nebraska
Just love the beach. Also the patio in back was our favorite place to be. Quite place. We had the down stairs one
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place for a Family
My family had a great visit to Newport Beach. We have a large family and we had plenty of space. Communication was easy and the location to the beach and stores was great. We had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rashell B., Mount Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to Stay!
We really enjoyed our stay. The location of the property is excellent. The home was exactly as advertised. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway!
My sister wanted a beach house for her milestone birthday and this delivered. Small, but not too small and a nice distance from the sites and sounds of Newport Beach. Perfect to spend time with family and decompress!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Everything you need. Steps to the beach. All you have to bring is food and beverage. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by stephanie larson

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My family and I love to travel. We enjoy seeing new places, although we also tend to revisit favorites. All four of us are fish and could spend all day in the sun and water. Unfortunately, school and work like to get in the way!

Why they chose this property

After going on vacation in Newport Beach we were all hooked. We knew this was some place we wanted to visit every summer with the kids and eventually the grandkids. When we found this property it felt like a perfect fit. We like that it is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood and we can go back and forth from the house to the beach easily. Our walks to the pier together every morning to look for shells and pick up a coffee (and the uninterrupted talks that go with that) are priceless to me.

What makes this property unique

It is so awesome to be able to park the car and get out and exercise. During our beach week we take long walks on the beach, ride bikes, swim, paddle board and kayak. For us it is less than an hour away from our home but feels like a world away without all of the everyday distractions. It is so great being near 50th. You miss the traffic and crowds that come with being closer to the pier and the parking lots. This downstairs unit stays hidden from the street and sun and feels very quiet and private. It also tends to stay pretty cool in the summer heat. We love it!!

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