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A beach beauty, this exceptional upper unit is beaming with Balboa beach charm!

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A living room with a stone fireplace, a television, and a beach view through the windows.
A balcony with white chairs and a stone wall, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
A two-story house with a stone facade, a turret, and a balcony with an umbrella.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a sandy beach, residential buildings, and a marina.
A living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table, and a surfboard on the wall. There is a staircase leading to a balcony with a railing.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
With space for 8 guests, this condo features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers ocean views and a balcony for outdoor relaxation. Guests can enjoy water sports at the nearby marina and explore hiking trails or go birdwatching. Attractions include Balboa Peninsula Beaches and ExplorOcean, located within the area.

Highlights

  • On the beach

    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Balboa Pier
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

A beach beauty, this exceptional upper unit is beaming with Balboa beach charm!

Short Term Lodging Permit: SLP11827

Walk into this beach beauty and feel the ocean come alive! This beautifully decorated upstairs unit in a duplex is beaming with Balboa beach charm. A unique property with highly upgraded amenities is sure to transform your vacation from wonderful to WOW! Whether you are sitting in the small outdoor area downstairs or watching the sunset on one of the multiple balconies upstairs, you will know why this unit is so special. With 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, you will have plenty of space to accommodate your family with ease. Most bedrooms have new flat screen smart TV's (no cable - smart features only) and the entire unit features local photographs of the Balboa community. The layout is spacious yet provides privacy as multi levels lead you to all areas of the unit. If you like to entertain, you'll love to prepare your dishes in the spectacular kitchen and enjoy the meal in the amazing dining room. On those hot summer days, you can cool down with the AC and on cooler summer nights, sit by the gorgeous fireplace in the living room. And should you have to wash some bathing suits and towels, there is a private laundry area inside the unit. There is a two car garage with electric vehicle outlets as well as direct access into the unit. When you're not on your balcony checking out the views of Catalina, you can go out on the sand and enjoy the fire pits...a Balboa tradition! The pier, with shopping and dining galore, is just a quick walk away. With its beach charm and Balboa address, you are sure to enjoy every moment here....soaking in the sun, breathing in the ocean air and coming home to a true "beach house"!

**Beach Access: Please note that beach access for both units is through the downstairs front patio. Upper unit guests agree that the front patio area is only to be used as a pass through while the lower unit guests have full usage rights of the main patio and it's contents.**

General Info:

Minimum Age Requirement: In accordance with Newport Beach Municipal Code 5.95.045 the minimum age to rent this unit is 25 years old and the guest of age must be present and reside in the unit for the duration of rental. Each reservation requires a completed guest portal which includes ID verification and a signed rental agreement.

**All reservations are subject to owner approval**

Pets: Pets are not permitted on or about the premises. ADA service animals required because of a disability are allowed with advanced notice. ESA's, Emotional Support Animals, are not allowed.

Parking: 2 car parking - This unit provides 2 car garage tandem parking - not shared. Parking access is through a tight alley, and the garage opening is narrow. Larger vehicles will not fit.

Bedding: Blankets, mattress pads, bed spreads, sheets and towels are provided!

Kitchen/Supplies: Our kitchens are supplied with all the basic dishes, utensils and cookware needed for everyday cooking. We also stock some cleaning supplies and dry goods such as paper towels, toilet paper, coffee filters, trash bags, foil, etc. to help you begin your vacation however you may need to purchase additional supplies during your stay. We do not provide certain cooking items including salt, pepper, cooking oil, etc. as well as specialty cookware.

You may want to bring: Laundry detergent, beach chairs/equipment, paper plates/plastic cutlery, extra beach towels, etc.

Jacuzzi Tub: The Jacuzzi tub in master bathroom is not operational.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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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

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Number of guests cannot exceed maximum occupancy at any time without prior approval from host.

Guest must complete a secure guest portal and upload a valid ID within 24 hours of booking to confirm reservation.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number SLP11827
Property # 3497580
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 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

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center 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 Crystal Cove State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Festival Amphitheatre, or consider a night out at The Observatory. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Balboa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Fun Zone - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Balboa Pavilion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 23 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Balboa Saloon - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A beach beauty, this exceptional upper unit is beaming with Balboa beach charm! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A beach beauty, this exceptional upper unit is beaming with Balboa beach charm!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A beach beauty, this exceptional upper unit is beaming with Balboa beach charm!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beach beauty, this exceptional upper unit is beaming with Balboa beach charm!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A beach beauty, this exceptional upper unit is beaming with Balboa beach charm! located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre, just steps away from Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach. Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pavilion are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect for our family, with the beach just steps away and a coffee shop just a little way down the boardwalk! The place was stocked with plenty of beach towels and beach chairs, which was a nice surprise. The garage was a little tricky to get in and out of with a very narrow alley and narrow garage. We had a mid-sized SUV, and managed, but it was close a couple of times! We loved our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and Newport Beach.There were a few ants noted (I think coming from somewhere near the kitchen sink). But they were manageable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean place, amazing weather. We really appreciate the kind and responsive customer service, as well. This place had everything we needed for our family of five. We rented bikes, walked on the boardwalk, and had a bonfire right out in front of the rental on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and place. Would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with a spectacular view of the beach and the Laguna Hills. Upstairs unit has a balcony that provides a wonderful view of the Balboa pier and up and down the beach. It's spectacular. Inside has everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Location is ideal: 5 min walk to Balboa pier, 10 min walk to Balboa Village. Absolutely wonderful location for a beach vacation. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly what we expected. The beach access and the volley ball was great. a lot going on in the area. Enjoyed it a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near a parking lot for guests and right on the beach. House was very comfortable and homey. Family had a great weekend celebrating our daughters 16th bday
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! Lots of space to spread out. Good communication with host. Even though the listing said no laundry detergent provided they were nice enough to provide a few when I requested it.This would be an even better place to stay with some fairly minor changes. Upgrade from single ply toilet paper, fix the living room recessed lighting (the switch was damaged and wouldn’t work), use white towels instead of blue so guests feel confident in the cleanliness, provide floor fans (there was one in the closet that didn’t work), provide laundry detergent and at least a couple of coffee pods for first morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice comfortable place on the beach. Upper terrace is small. Better quality toilet paper and paper towels would be nice. No laundry detergent. Close to pier and parking area so it’s a bit busy. Not a big deal though.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week at this beachfront property and couldn't have asked for a more relaxing time. The views were wonderful - we loved looking out at the beach and watching the sunsets!Being on the second floor was a huge plus for us; it was quieter and we felt very safe throughout our stay. One thing we particularly appreciated was the privacy - despite being near the boardwalk, no one could look into the property, which made it feel like our own private sanctuary. We truly enjoyed our time at this property and would return.
Sunset from the balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Host was very welcoming and responsive! The views were excellent! The stay was too short but we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach view
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time I’m here. It will be a third and fourth period.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach stay!

We had a wonderful time at this beachfront property. Perfect for our family ranging in ages (10-66) and great access to the beach and nearby restaurants and shops. Amazing views! Very clean and modern furnishings
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome vacation ever!!

beautiful property. My husband,son,daughter-in-law and 2 grandbabies were here. Awesome view, wonderful neighbors and all around perfect time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time in this house and it was wonderful. We love walking to the nearby restaurants and convenient store. It was great to be able to go out on the stand for a run or roller blade. The convenient large parking lot very nearby made it easy for us to have three cars. Communication with the property manager during our stay was immediate and so friendly and helpful. They sent an electrician to come change a burnt out lightbulb same day..and brought a bag of ice when our icemaker wasn't working. We had a large family staying downstairs but the noise didn't bother us and it was no problem walking through their patio to get to the strand. Overall a great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good unobstructed ocean view. Unfortunately noisy mornings because of machinery working on beach side. Interior was decent. Minimalistic beach decor. Some walls with preexisting scuffs/dents markings. Beds could definitely be better, very squeaky with anyone sitting on them or any slight movement. Also, 30 steps to get to main house floor and other multiple stairs to get in between rooms in house. We had elderly parents so this was difficult on them. Lastly, the upstairs truly has tiny outdoor patio only for about 3 persons. Overall good stay, but lacking in comfort while sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location and super Host

Newport Beach is the place in summer to stay, nice weather, great beach, large place, and our host is excellent. can not ask for anything else.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible location

This is a great place to stay. The home was very clean and nice and perfect location. The garage is a nice bonus but we had a sports car and the approach is so steep the sports car would rub the undercarriage pretty bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Right on the beach and walkable to many stores, restaurants, activities, ferry, and walking/bike path. Very comfortable and clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Newport Beach

Older property. Ok stay. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply Amazing Condo and View

We loved everything about this condo! The view is amazing and the condo was perfect. It had everything our family needed for a week at the beach to celebrate Christmas. It even had chairs and umbrellas! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beachfront property

Excellent location, easy walking distance to Balboa activities. Kids loved being so close to the sand. Loved eating breakfast on the balcony looking out toward the ocean! Bunk beds were great for the kids. Definitely plan on bringing minor kitchen staples like ziplock bags if plan to cook and you want to store any leftovers.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious, bright, and clean property

We really appreciated this unit for being so spacious, clean and light-filled. It’s wonderful to be right on the beach, yet in the upstairs unit to have a bit more privacy from the beach. This unit of very spacious and has a lovely kitchen. Thank you to the property managers!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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