Location: Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach, Orange County, California, USA View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Condominium
You can’t beat the spectacular views from this Newport Beach oceanfront location. Whether you enjoy people watching, gazing at the ocean on a beautiful sunny day, or being awed by a magnificent sunset, this vacation home fits the bill.
Located near the Newport Pier, close to the heart of the action, this oceanfront, upper floor condo features high ceilings, marble fireplace, 2 baths, 2 bedrooms (each with a queen size bed), a queen-size sofa bed in the living room, and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen. There is a washer/dryer in the unit, 2 satellite TVs, DVD, and more. Linens and towels are provided. The private balcony has a built-in gas BBQ.
The glass doors open to 180-degree white water views the entire width of your unit! One can’t help but smile when having coffee on the balcony and watching the early morning surfers, unless of course you’re down there with them. See how easy it is to spoil yourself in a high quality condo without breaking the bank.
Take pleasure in fine dining at the many highly-rated restaurants or simply turn on the BBQ and savor your own home-cooked gourmet meal.
There's no need to wander too far from home for entertainment, shops, and beach fun. The Balboa Fun Zone is a short walk where you can easily find boat rentals, trips to Catalina, whale watching trips (though during their migration you can often see them from your balcony), or charter a fishing trip.
If the kids want to learn to surf you may want to consider one of the local surf camps. We even have a board for YOU to use! There are also 2 bicycles for a leisurely ride along the boardwalk.
Sightsee and play during the day, then come home, pour yourself a glass of wine and relax on your private balcony to savor that spectacular ocean sunset.
High season: 1 week minimum-Saturday to Saturday
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Air conditioning in both bedrooms.
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : Two car garage for your use. The garage is directly below the balcony facing the ocean.
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Each bedroom has a queen-size bed.
- Convertible Bed : The sofa bed is queen size and located in the living room.
- Crib : There is a small folding crib available upon request
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : 32 HD Flat Screen TV's in master bedroom and Living Room.
- DVD
- Video Library : Approx. 30 different movies to choose from, many appropriate for children.
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, granite counters, and dishes and cutlery for 8 (12 settings provided upon req).
- Cooking Utensils Provided : In addition to cooking utensils a variety of spices, oils, condiments and other basic ingredients are included for your use.
- Refrigerator : Sub-zero refrigerator.
- Dishwasher : Super quiet Bosch dishwasher.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : A great built-in natural gas Lynx BBQ is on the balcony for an ocean view while you cook.
- Balcony : The balcony is at the front of the unit above the boardwalk. There is a small table with 4 chairs for al fresco dining. Tall chairs face the ocean for a great view of the sunset!
- View/Location
- Oceanfront : An unobstructed view of the ocean! The small pier parking lot seperates the condo from the sand.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Need to bring your own laptop. WiFi is secure.
- Other Amenities
- There are beach chairs, 2 boogie boards, 2 bicycles, a surfboard, and beach toys available for your use.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Must be at least 25 years of age to be primary renter.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Disneyland is about 15 miles away, John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA)approx, 15 minute drive, Wonderful shopping and dining at Fashion Island, 10 minute walk to Balboa Fun Zone or Balboa Pier.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High(Jun 23-Aug 31, 2012) .........................$3100/week
Med (May 19-Jun 22 & Sep 1-Oct 12, 2012)...........$2300/week
Low (Dec 31-May 18 & Oct 13-Dec 28, 2012)...........$1800/week(EXCEPT HOLIDAYS)
HOLIDAY RATES 2012:Mar 31-Apr 13,Nov 19-25,Dec 17-Jan 01.$2300/week
1 week min Sat. to Sat./ 4 nt min in low season only. Monthly/yearly rates on req.
$500-$1000 initial payment req to reserve. Balance is due 15 days before arrival.
Additional 10% City room tax and $100 Cleaning Fee required.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Oceanfront Condo, Steps to the Sand, with Full Ocean View!
Year Purchased: 1974
Why the Owner Chose Balboa Peninsula
Sun, sand and surf. . .that's why we are still in Newport Beach. It's all right here. Henry bought this property back in the 1970's just because he wanted to surf and look at girls in bikinis. Truly, no more thought to it then that. But what a great purchase it has been! After all these years we still watch every ocean sunset with as much awe as if it was the first. And, while he won't say it to me, he still loves to check out the girls.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
We love the ability to simply step out of the building and take a short walk to some of our favorite restaurants. They range from high-end to casual. The unit is in a very busy area near the pier. Because of that it can be a little crazy in the summer (the rest of the year is much quieter). Our balcony faces the ocean and is above all the craziness. We really like being above it all and people watching. You wouldn't believe some of the things we've seen! The sunsets are spectacular from the unit, but so are the mornings. We love having coffee on the balcony and watching the surfers. They are there at daybreak and park right in front of the building. The smells and sounds of the ocean, the die-hard morning surfers, the locals taking their walks. Not a bad way to start the day.
Owner's Map of Balboa Peninsula
We do a lot of traveling, especially to Europe. Henry is from Sweden and loves going back to see family. We both like to sail, and Henry has a great love of flying and all things aeronautical. We also like hanging out in Hawai'i.
Property Photos
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- View of Beach and Newport Pier from Balcony. Great Lynx BBQ! - Newport Beach, CA - California Vacation Rental
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- Balcony off of Living Room - Newport Beach, CA - California Vacation Rental
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- Living Room with Fireplace and Sofa Bed - Newport Beach, CA - California Vacation Rental
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- Granite bar: Great for entertaining or serving the kids a quick lunch
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- Gourmet Kitchen with high-end appliances
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- Ensuite Master Bedroom with Queen Bed and flat screen TV
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- Master Bathroom with shower for two
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- 2nd Bedroom with Queen Bed
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- Guest Bath
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- View from Living Room
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- View looking northwest from Balcony
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- Looking down from the Front Door
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- View of building from the beach
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- Newport Beach Pier parking lot view from the garage.
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- The Newport Pier. A 1 minute walk from the front door.
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- Condo layout
Traveler Reviews (16)
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/07
Review Submitted: 04/09/07
Thank you for an outstanding vacation condo. We wanted a homebase from which to take our three kids (8, 5, and 3) to visit Legoland, SeaWorld, and lastly Disneyland (which we didn't make because the kids chose to play at the beach instead!) We appreciated Henry (owner) welcoming us at our arrival to introduce us to the finer points of the condo and the Newport Beach area. Besides stocking the refrigerator (and the wine rack) with some essentials, he even helped carry our luggage up from the garage. The condo's location next to the Pier put us right in the middle of the action but being on the second floor gave us plenty of privacy. We enjoyed our morning walks to the donut shop (best pain-au-chocolates ever, including Paris) followed by a stroll on the pier to spot dolphins swim with the surfers or watch the locals fish for mackerel. And don't miss dinner at the Crab Cookery--truly a local gem complete with a 12- foot shark hanging from the ceiling.
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PARADISE BY THE SEA
Guest: Beach Lover
(Georgia)
Date of Stay: 12/02/11
Review Submitted: 12/16/11
My wife and I throughly enjoyed our holiday visit in this wonderful property! We are regular visitors of Newport Beach and this has been the best experience, ever! We recommend it highly, unless you are trying to book the same week we want it!!!!!! Enjoy.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
Priceless!
Guest: Nikki
(Aliso Viejo)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/09/11
If you are looking for the ULTIMATE beach house experience in Newport Beach then you will want to stay here. We have just returned home from our 7 day, 8 night vacation and have the highest praises to sing for this condo. The condo itself is located on the main strip next to the Newport Pier. There is a lot of action going on at all times. The oversized balcony offers premier views of the pier, ocean, beach and main strip just below. The beach in front of the condo is perfect for kids (small waves) or longboarding. It is located on a very busy strip so if you are looking for seclusion then look elsewhere. We were traveling with our daughter (12) and friend (13) who are easily bored. They spent 50% of their vacation leaning over the balcony wall and people watching. They loved it! We walked to Balboa Fun Zone on the first night, took about 30 minutes. Rode bikes the next night which only took about 10 minutes. The condo is immaculate and has clearly had a professional designer decorate the place. It is VERY upscale. The kitchen is enormous (for a condo) and comes completely stocked...literally, you do not need to bring a thing. Plenty of everything ie. Blender, Baking Dishes, Pots & Pans, Utensils, Serving Spoons...absolutely anything you might possibly need. There are games, DVD's, Books, Magazines, etc. (*tip: Bring an HDMi cable and view your photos as a slideshow on the TV on your last night...very fun!). Do bring a couple extra beach towels (there are 2 there) and maybe some extra paper towels and napkins. There are two bedrooms, the Master is huge and has a nice walk in closet and the most comfortable pillow top mattress that I have ever slept in. The bathroom has a stand up shower, no tub. The guest rooms is nice sized and comes with a Queen sized bed and another pillow top mattress. The guest bath has a bath tub and shower. Plenty of bath towels in each.The condo is on the boardwalk and comes with 2 bikes which work great. They are mountain bikes, if you are looking for a beach cruiser experience you can rent them for $5 per hour on the pier or go to Balboa Fun Zone and rent them for $10/day. There are several boogie boards, a ton of beach games ie. Paddle Ball, Sand Toys, etc., and a surf board. The garage held my Honda Pilot just fine, we did measure to see if my husband's Toyota Tundra would fit and it wouldn't. Plenty of parking all around though.. The property manager, Tanya, is fantastic. We loved her. Stay here! Thank you Sheri & Henry!
Owner response:We always like to hear about our guests experiences, good or bad. Summer months at the beach are very busy, particularly near McFadden Square where we are located, and especially on the 4th of July weekend, when this guest stayed at our home. The people watching on this holiday week is like no other. Over the top! You definitely need to like being around the action, like this guest! Sounds like we were missing a couple of beach towels, normally we have at least 4 available. We can't let that happen again! The next guest will find extra beach towels, and certainly an extra roll of paper towels! Thanks for the great feedback!!!!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Linda Willsey
(Penn Valley, CA )
Date of Stay: 12/07/09
Review Submitted: 12/07/09
What a beautiful place to stay. To wake each morning and see the dolfins and pelicans and long board surfers was a very special treat. We also appreciated all the beach toys. Even rode bikes along the path for four miles. Your condo is so perfect even down to the spices and dishes and kitchen utinsels. Could not have asked for a more perfect get away. We will see you again soon. Thanks so much, Henry and Sherifor sharing your great condo.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08
Review Submitted: 09/30/08
I have stayed in Shari and Henry's Condo for 3 years running. The experience is fantastic. We always arrive greeted with muffins and a fresh clean home. The location is fantastic and the Amenities such as the bikes and toys are plenty. The kitchen is well designed and stocked with flatware and utensils. The bedding is comfortable not to mention beautiful. Henry and Shari are great people that have worked hard to make this Condo a home away from home not just a "summer rental". I can not say enough of the time I have spent in this condo. Some might be dismayed by the parking lot view, but I have found it very entertaining to people watch and your view is still all beach and ocean.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08
Review Submitted: 08/28/08
Wow....what a great place you have in Newport Beach. We had such a great time this summer staying at your beautiful condo. Not only did you have everything necessary to make this such a nice time, but the location is unbelievable. We went days without getting in our car. There is so much in walking distance from restaurants to shopping to bike rentals....you have it all right there! Thank you for opening up your gorgeous home to us! We look forward to staying there again!
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Guest: Gardener/Barber families
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Date of Stay: 07/15/06
Review Submitted: 07/15/06
"Our vacation spot in the past was always San Diego (until this year). . . This condo has by far been way above what we had anticipated. There was nothing that we would have wanted that wasn't at arms reach. . . .We have also named the outside entrance way " The Garden of Eden". We so hope to be back."
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Guest: The Lippmann's
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Date of Stay: 06/16/06
Review Submitted: 06/16/06
"This was the perfect vacation! the condo is ezquisite and the view awesome! Weather was so great everyday. We saw dolphins almost everyday and sunsets on the balcony. No need to leave the area, everything is nearby."
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Guest: Shane, Andrea, Colin, Cari
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Date of Stay: 05/20/06
Review Submitted: 05/20/06
"All the little extras made this a great place to stay! It was so nice to wake up and see dolphins swimming right outside. Thanks for everything!"
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Guest: The Bucks
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Date of Stay: 05/06/06
Review Submitted: 05/06/06
"I am sitting in my favorite place in the condo, the outside patio overlooking the beach, cars, and foot traffic. This area has provided many hours of amusement for myself and my family. . . .thank you for all the special touches you provided to make us feel at home."
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