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Cozy Slice Of Paradise Just Steps From The Beach!!

Family-friendly holiday home in Newport Beach

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Cozy front porch
Bright blue door!
Front of our cozy cottage
Open the dutch door for the beach breeze.
Evening view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Corona del Mar State Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fashion Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Cozy Slice Of Paradise Just Steps From The Beach!!

Charming Newport Beach 2 bedroom 2 bath home located by the world famous Wedge on Peninsula Point. This nicely furnished home provides easy beach access, less than 100 steps away from the sand. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening dinner on the inviting front porch, or entertain privately in the comfortable backyard.

Recently updated kitchen has refrigerator, gas stove, oven, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, coffee grinder, crock pot, blender, and dishwasher. The living room and master bedroom each have a flat screen Smart TV and DVD player. There's a high chair, porta-crib, and toddler bed rail, as well as a set of plastic dishes in the kitchen for your little ones.

Plenty of bikes, board games, DVD's, and beach equipment and toys. In the back yard you can enjoy our gas grill, charcoal BBQ, and fire pit. Peninsula Point, in addition to being one of the most desirable neighborhoods in all of Newport Beach, also offers a Bay Beach (which is a short 3 block walk from the house) for those who wish to enjoy the water without the waves.

The home is also located only a short and easy walk or bike ride from the Fun Zone where you can rent boats, paddle boards, go on a fishing expedition, take the ferry to Balboa Island, or simply enjoy one of the many restaurants. Wonderful place to make new family memories!!

Perfect location for a perfect vacation!
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Our home is perfect for a family vacation!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number SLP12206

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 near 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 Orange County Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Bren Events Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Pelican Hill Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Newport Pier - 9 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 26 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Reborn Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Avila's El Ranchito - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's The Bronx Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bandera - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Slice Of Paradise Just Steps From The Beach!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Slice Of Paradise Just Steps From The Beach!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Slice Of Paradise Just Steps From The Beach!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Slice Of Paradise Just Steps From The Beach!! located?

This family-friendly Newport Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach. Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 176 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Awesome weekend!

Awesome place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd stay at Kate’s property on Balboa Peninsula. She updated the bathrooms as well as new furniture in the main living space which are nice touches. Location is ideal. Quiet neighborhood and adequate street parking despite it being high season. House is super cute and perfect for a couple to stay in. Just steps away from the beach. Kate is very accessible and makes the process super smooth. Overall a very enjoyable week in Balboa!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cassandra H.

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

The perfect vacation house!

We had a great time at this property! Perfect neighborhood and the house was a great place to have family time. Loved all of it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cam B.

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

Perfect House, location and amenities

We've come to Newport for years and have a new favorite house. Kate was an awesome host, very easy to work with. The house is just as described and has so many little touches from the welcome snacks, to games, books, bikes, helmets, beach toys, wagon, and towels. The location to the beach couldn't be better! We loved everything about out stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Ideal Location for Beach and Activities!

Great location, easy access to the beach, great house overall! The house was spotless, had all the amenities you could want or think of for a family vacation. Kate was amazing to and easy to interact with. Our family will definitely be coming back to stay at this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeffery b., Highland

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

Peaceful & pleasant

Second time at this amazing place! Love it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susanna H.

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

Best time

We had the best time. Kate was super responsive and always very helpful. The house was cozy and perfect location if you enjoy some not so overcrowded beach time. we loved it.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Return to "Paradise"

This was our 8th time to stay at Kate's "Slice of Paradise"! Was as Wonderful as our 1st . We have made reservations to return next year .
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeffery b., Highland

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

Homemade

There's not much missing from this gem on the Balboa peninsula, it's well stocked and positioned for a wonderful stay. My wife's from SoCal originally, a 15th street beach go'er back in the day. We have been visiting this area for the past 10 years and we love the it! Kate is a lovely host and her cozy home at the beach is a peaceful place to just be.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Another wonderful trip at this cottage

We had an absolutely wonderful time here at the cozy slice of paradise for the second year in a row! Cannot recommend highly enough! Kate is such a wonderful owner to work with and she really provides everything you need in the property. The beach is a half a block (if that) from your front door and we found ourselves strolling the sand every morning and evening. If you are looking to stay in Newport Beach, you won't find a better place, a place that makes you feel like you're home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc T., Dallas, TX

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

Stayed here for many years

The location is perfect. Kate is a pleasure as a host. We return yearly because we enjoy staying at Kate's house so very much. This year my husband had to have an emergency root canal. Kate was kind enough to find us a dentist and endodontist near by. She goes above and beyond to make you stay pleasant and care-free.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Amazing!

This place could not be better!! They are steps from the beach and have literally anything you could need. We were worried about biking with our littles but come to find out they even had a chariot to pull the littles in so we were all able to bike! They had all the sand toys and beach games you could want, coolers, towels. Literally everything. It felt so much like home, we didn’t want to leave! The best VRBO we’ve had for our family by far!! Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 12th stay at Paradise. Our host, Kate went above & beyond to see that our stay was Wonderful !
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tropical paradise with a New England vibe. Kate is the nicest, most accommodating hostess you could ask for. She truly makes her home, your home.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Host so accommodating.This was our 3rd time there. Great family vacation. We will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was great! We loved having all of the beach things - chairs, towels & umbrellas available. Lots of books, puzzles and games as well. Kate made this a great family friendly stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here!! Just steps from the sand and everything is provided from beach towels & umbrellas to bikes & beach toys. Super cute cottage in an amazing neighborhood. We love taking walks, riding bikes to get ice cream, and reading books on the beach. Relaxing place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Lovely cottage for some much-needed relaxation

I spent my summers in Balboa and wanted to introduce my 11-year-old to the beach. This cottage was just perfect for our trio. It was clean, accurate in its' description, and the small touches, well-stocked kitchen, and ample beachware were perfect—we had everything we needed.Our host was responsive when we experienced a minor issue and her attention to detail was exceptional.We packed a lot into our week-long stay (whale watching, kayaking, shopping, dining), but also had plenty of downtime for simply relaxing and experiencing the beach.I highly recommend this cozy retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Slice of Paradise

This is our 12th stay at this Wonderful Beach Home. Kate sees to every detail ! We will be returning again in 4 months. Is truly our " Home Away from Home"
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

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

Most beautiful Spring Break ever

We had an amazing time! The house is lovely and the location could not be more perfect. Kate is very responsive host and provided everything you need in a home away from home! Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

Comfy House

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was so comfortable and located in a safe yet convenient area of Newport. I highly recommend Kate’s place if you’re visiting Newport Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Quick family beach getaway

My family of 5 had a great time staying here. With the beach just steps away, to the short bike ride to town and the home away from home feel of the cottage, we had a blast. I highly recommend staying here. Kate was super easy to work with and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

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

Cozy cottage in the best location

Kate is a kind and attentive host, making sure we had everything we needed for a successful stay. The house is cute and well appointed. I loved the extra touches like games, puzzles and beach towels. We were steps from the beach. Our family had a wonderful stay. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean K.

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

Great Getaway Spot

Had a fantastic stay at this cozy inviting home. Was the perfect spot for our family of 5. Close to the beach and easy access to town to explore. Thanks to Kate for being a wonderful and available host. Hope to stay here again and recommend it highly to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia F.

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

Christmas getaway perfection!

We loved our stay on Balboa Peninsula at Kate’s house. We were looking for a quiet off season beach family getaway and it was just what we needed. The house had everything we needed and more. If you’re here during the holiday season please check out the Newport Beach holiday boat parade- it was so fun! Thanks for sharing your place with us Kate, we’d highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kate Rhymer

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Hi, I'm Kate! I've been managing our home on VRBO since 2016, and I love knowing that I'm helping families create their own memories in our little cottage! I live in Los Angeles, have 3 grown kids who all live in the LA area, and have a crazy dog named Echo. I've been involved with a maternity shelter for homeless pregnant women for years, and coordinate the volunteers there. I'm a huge LA Dodgers fan, have just started playing pickle ball, like to travel, and love sitting out on the beach for sunset. Hope you love our little house!!

Why they chose this property

Our family began vacationing in Newport Beach in 1996, when our children were young. We started out on Balboa Island, but then fell in love with the Balboa Peninsula. We've been coming to Newport Beach for 26 years and our (now grown) children have the best memories of riding bikes, jumping in the waves, and eating Balboa Bars! We loved being able to rent and stay in the same house for 10 years - there was something so comforting and familiar about knowing what to expect when we would arrive each summer. We hope our house can provide many years of memories for our guests.

We bought this charming cottage in 2005, and loved the neighborhood and how close we are to the beach. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!!

What makes this property unique

Our home has a unique warm and welcoming feel as soon as you walk in the front door!! We are located at the quiet end of the charming Peninsula Point neighborhood. Fabulous spot for a family vacation, or a girl's getaway. Great location for bike riding - you can park your car and not move it for days! Grab your beach chairs and towels - the sand is just steps away. Make sure you take the ferry over to Balboa Island and do a little shopping on Marine Avenue - and a Balboa Bar is a must! We love to grill in the backyard and then enjoy dinner on the front porch - but we always love to go out to the sand for the gorgeous sunsets. One of our favorite things is to sit around the fire pit in the back yard and make s'mores in the summer time. Our family has been coming to this area for 26 years - it's our little slice of paradise!!

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