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Stunning view of the beach and ocean from the 3rd floor master bedroom
Exterior
Downstairs open-concept dining area and lowered living area for entertaining
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 91839 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoag Hospital
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Beach Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunkroom

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Office / Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Garage Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Master Suite Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Middle Bathroom

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Artist's Retreat" Available Apr-May. Entire Oceanfront Home

In all of Newport Beach's oceanfront there are only a small number of blocks that are close to the water and not on the busy boardwalk. Every front-facing window in this extraordinary custom home is a framed beach scene, replete with changing waves, tides, sea life and beach life. You're never far from the salty air and the soothing sounds of the surf. This quiet picturesque location is still easily walkable to restaurants and nightlife.
The home sleeps up to 9 guests in 3 bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite, and features 2.5 baths.
As our primary residence, this is no ordinary vacation rental. When we travel, we share our home to provide a top-quality experience for our guests.
Enjoy your morning coffee on the deck as you take in views of porpoises, Catalina Island, and the endless Pacific Ocean. Spend your day soaking up the sun or exploring the famous 54th Street surf spot, known for its competitions and local pros. End your day with spectacular sunsets and fall asleep to the soothing sound of crashing waves.
Our home is in a safe, quiet neighborhood and has been part of our family since 1969. Rebuilt into a high-end custom residence 30 years later, it was newly remodeled in 2023. We provide everything you need for the ultimate beach experience: beach toys, chairs, blankets, and an outdoor space heater. Security is a priority, with Ring cameras at the front door and inside the garage, as well as secure entryways.
We personally manage this property, ensuring impeccable attention to detail for your stay. Check out listing #798630 for reviews of our other home.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Any events must be pre approved by the owner
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
If you have time to start a load of towels, that would be much appreciated!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Wine Fridge: This is our stash ☺ Please don’t drink bottles from here, but in a pinch we’re glad for you to enjoy and replace them with comparable win
- We ask that you clean up after your pet inside and out - There is a $400 pet fee to cover cleaning of couches and carpet - No pets on furniture

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Any events must be pre approved by the owner
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Orange County Great Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Anaheim Convention Center and Newport Harbor Nautical Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Huntington State Beach - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Huntington Beach Beaches - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Newport Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 21 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Freelance Coffee Project - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hoag Hospital Cafeteria - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vacancy Coffee Bar - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Artist's Retreat" Available Apr-May. Entire Oceanfront Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at "Artist's Retreat" Available Apr-May. Entire Oceanfront Home?

As of 20 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Artist's Retreat" Available Apr-May. Entire Oceanfront Home on 31 Oct 2026 start from £430, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at "Artist's Retreat" Available Apr-May. Entire Oceanfront Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Artist's Retreat" Available Apr-May. Entire Oceanfront Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Artist's Retreat" Available Apr-May. Entire Oceanfront Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Artist's Retreat" Available Apr-May. Entire Oceanfront Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Balboa Peninsula holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Hoag Hospital. Huntington State Beach and Huntington Beach Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Summer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream vacation

This house was by far the best house I’ve rented in Newport beach. It was directly on the beach, which was lively at times but mostly locals and a really calm vibe. The house was perfect with everything you needed. An amazing view and listening to the waves at night made it heavenly. I would definitely stay here again and recommend highly to anyone. Owners were great as well!
Stayed 30 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Balboa

Great spot on the beach and very convenient location. The hosts were great to work with.
Stayed 50 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fantastic time staying here. Weather was perfect and the place was adorable. There were a few issues but the owners addressed them and either fixed them or compensated us for the inconvenience. The views from the living room and master bedroom were amazing. I sat in bed watching the ocean every morning with a cup of coffee. So many fun things to do in Newport Beach. This house allowed us to bring our dog with was priceless. She loved sitting on the patio everyday. I had a broken wrist so could not enjoy the bikes, or some water sports but still had a great time. The house has everything you would need. It is honestly like being in your own home. The owners have thought of everything. I will be back to rent again!!!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kate e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

We rented the house for a month. It was fantastic all the way around. Great location, wonderful home, and excellent hosts.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

Pure Perfection for our family
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Stay ❤️

We had the best time & the home provided Our family everything we needed. Thank you to our hosts Whom were the most attentive & gracious! Hope to see you next year.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Oceanside retreat

I stayed at this gorgeous home, directly on the beach in Newport Beach for the month of Feb 2023. The hosts were so wonderful! The house was fully appointed and lacked nothing! I look forward to staying there again in the future!!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Getaway

This home was amazing! I would highly recommend staying at this property. All you need to pack are your clothes and any food for your visit. The owners have thought of every essential for your stay. Beautiful views and close proximity to the sand. Restaurants and boardwalk within walking or biking distance. This home is very warm and welcoming, and the property owners were a pleasure and responsive to any inquiries. We look forwarding to staying here again in the future!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional in every way

We spent five weeks in paradise. The property is well appointed. You need nothing more than your personal items and food/beverages. The location is central to anything you’d need or want to do. Jennifer and Greg are wonderful hosts who make you fell like you are at home. Responsive, warm and friendly. We will return!
Stayed 35 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vocation

It was a great vocation!! We would like to Thank owners of this beautiful property for sharing their cozy and very convenient beach house with us. It was really a pleasure! The house is not only clean, it equipped with everything you need. We would definitely like to return! Thank you for care and positive emotions! ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Halley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you!

We would like to share our experience on a long stay about this property. When we initially made the inquiry, correspondence from the hosts was friendly and answered all of our concerns. The location of this “Artist’s Retreat” was central to where we wanted to be in Newport Beach. Retail to include restaurants, shopping, gym, bike and walking paths were all in comfortable range. The Taylor’s welcomed us upon arrival and were available when needed. They went above and beyond our expectations. The house is welcoming and spacious with incredible beach access, views and sunsets. We would consider returning as special memories will remain. Thank you, Paul, Halley and our cats.
Stayed 92 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PERFECT SETTING for a fun and relaxing beach vacation!

If you are looking for the perfect location, then you can’t be this home. The location is A+, with the sand and surf right before your eyes from the living room, the kitchen and the main bedroom. We saw dolphins and whales, huge boats and the twinkle of Catalina island. The deck of the bedroom offers an especially nice view of the crashing waves and brave surfers. The neighborhood is quiet and neighbors are friendly. The home is interesting and quirky, with some nice art and sculptures and a truly impressive library of classic books--think the Iliad and the Odyssey, and a biography of Matisse in French. It definitely has the feel of a real home versus a sterile rental. The owners are nice people--earnest and responsive- and seemed to truly care about our experience. Because we use VRBO and AIR B&B a LOT, I think it is important to provide a thorough, honest review of every place we stay. No place is perfect and our visit was not without glitches. Apparently, the former guests with kids and dogs had extended their stay which might not have left enough time between renters. The cleaning staff was there when we arrived. This did not start our stay off on the right foot, but the owner did everything she could to rectify the situation, including sending in a second crew the next day -no charge. She also had some fresh bathmats & new sheets delivered, without our asking which we appreciated. I think if the owners had more time between guests, given how conscientious they were, they would have been able to evaluate the house a bit more closely, including checking to make sure everything worked—lightbulbs, appliances, etc. before new guests arrived. The carpet had stains on it, but the owners have plans to pull that out soon and put in flooring which will be awesome in this home! Favorites: GENEROUS supply of paper goods, well-stocked kitchen, 2 bikes we used every day, SONOS system outside on the deck. Suggestions: Enough time is needed between guests do a thorough check to make sure everything is ready and the place is clean. In summary, the beach access is awesome and the views are stunning. Easy access to the boat rental, grocery, lots of great restaurants, tennis courts etc.! With new flooring to freshen the place up, this place will be perfect next year when we come back! And, new floors would definitely make this a 5 star review.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach getaway with friends and fur babies

This was by far the best place we have ever rented. I have been renting beach houses for over 40 years and this one was in the perfect location. Views from beach house were unbelievable!!! The place had everything you would ever need, dishes, pots and pans, towels, trash bags, Extension cords, umbrellas, barbecue, chairs etc. Beds were comfortable and listening to the ocean from master retreat was fantastic. I loved reading on the patio while my dogs sat next to me. All the restaurants in the area where so good 😊. We went on boat rides, rented bikes for a week and walked to a lot of other places too. There is so much to do in Newport Beach and the surrounding areas. We did not want to leave. I can’t tell you how great it was to finally go on vacation after this pandemic. I literally loved every minute of my time at this beach house. My friends and husband thought this place was wonderful too. From golfing, to running, to pub crawling we could not have had a better time. Thank you so much to the owners and turnkey vacation rentals. Best experience ever!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jérôme T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Le paradis/paradise

we stayed almost 2 months, everything was perfect. the setting, the attentions of Jennifer and Greg. we didn't want to leave again. we liked the house but mostly made two new friends. Jennifer, Greg, we can't wait to see you again here or in France. we love you!! nous avons séjourné presque 2 mois, tout était parfait. le cadre, les attentions de Jennifer et Greg. nous ne voulions plus repartir. nous avons aimé la maison mais nous nous sommes surtout fait deux nouveau amis. Jennifer, Greg, nous avons hâte de vous revoir ici ou en France. on vous aime!!
Stayed 47 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Taylor

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Our family has been blessed to own this spot of beachfront since 1969. Now, we are honored to share our fully rebuilt, comfortable and luxurious home with those wanting to visit this small corner of paradise.
It is a joy for us to hear the great stories of our guests which remind us of so many wonderful times playing on the beach, swimming and surfing with our family and friends (and hopefully grandkids soon)!
We split time between this home and another 20 minutes inland, and try to take advantage of all that Orange County, Newport Beach and the "California Riviera" have to offer.

Why they chose this property

This home feels like an upscale coastal residence because that's what it's always been. It is entirely unlike most other coastal rentals that cater to large groups of partiers who want to go wild for a week. We only allow month-long rentals, which is perfect for those who want the full opportunity to "live like a local". You'll stay surrounded by our artwork, quality custom furnishings, high end kitchen and appliances, crystal glass and stemware, extensive book collection and more.
Don't worry though, we are a short beach walk or cruiser ride from all the excitement of the boardwalk, fabulous local restaurants and harbor and pier activities

What makes this property unique

We are in the middle of the best 10 blocks of coastal property in Newport for two reasons. First, we are closer to the water than nearly all of Newport's beachfront homes, many of which can hardly see the ocean. Second we on one of the few stretches of beach without a boardwalk directly in front of the house.
Tranquility, privacy & safety make for a perfect afternoon lounging on either the large downstairs deck or the upstairs "coffee time" deck with 180 degree views of the pier, Catalina Island, and the Palos Verdes peninsula.
Once you've relaxed a bit, join the often many sunbathers closer to the water, grab your family and friends and play some cornhole, volleyball and frisbee out front and then jump in the water to cool off (bravery sometimes required for this last part)!

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