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Sounds of the Ocean #2

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Internet access
  • Dryer

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Sounds of the Ocean #2

The best of Newport Beach is mere steps from your front door when you stay in the upstairs unit of this classic beach duplex. Located on a corner lot along the ocean side of the boulevard. Your rental is THREE HOUSES from the beach.
Enjoy easy access to the soft sand and tame waves. Perfect for all levels of ocean experience. Spend an afternoon on the bayside of the peninsula at the beautiful Marina Park, where you can rent kayaks and stand-up paddleboards to explore the calm waters of the harbor before eating at the fabulous Lighthouse Cafe with panoramic bay views. Also one block from your rental is the Newport Pier area, where coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and breakfast joints abound! (Not to mention top-notch people-watching).

Other walkable/bikeable destinations include Lido Marina Village, the Fun Zone, the Balboa Pier, and Balboa Island, which are all must-visits! Iconic landmarks like the Dory Fleet Fish Market, Crab Cooker, and Spaghetti Factory are within a stone’s throw of your home as well.

Most notably, the interior of this upstairs unit has been outfitted for optimum guest convenience and authentic Newport charm, so you can drop your bags and dive straight into vacation. The unit is best-suited for guests who like to be within walking distance to all the local attractions, with simple but comfortable accommodations.

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About the area

Newport Beach

Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, is home to this holiday home. Fashion Island and Main Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huntington Beach Beaches and Crystal Cove State Park. Orange County Fair and Events Center and Newport Harbor Nautical Museum are also worth visiting.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mother’s Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Newport Beach Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lido Marina Village - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 19 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mutt Lynch's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Baja Sharkeez - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stag Bar + Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Wharf - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Beach Ball - ‬3 min walk

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Fantastic Newport Beach Rental

Great rental, spacious, and prime walking location to the beach and town. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carl M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Good location near pier, 19th St beach and boogie boarding, surfing. Easy walking access to restaurants.Lot of street noise until early a.m. with bars nearby. Parking in unit garage only accommodates a compact car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
When I showed up at the property the cleaning ladies were still there and in the parking spot, so I had to wait for them to finish. They went a few minutes over, wasn’t that big of a deal but a little inconvenient having to wait, as there really isn’t anywhere to sit and wait. Location is amazing, closer to the ocean than I thought. Definitely a little out dated. Wasn’t completely aware there is no AC. Came back one day and it was extremely hot inside. They had 1 working fan in the closet, would have been nice if they all were working. Parking was hard. You have one spot in the garageOverall great experience, we had a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for the 5 stars and your feedback. I'm sorry about the cleaners going over a few minutes. Definitely not the norm. This older beach unit like many others does not have AC and doesn't have the ducting to add one. There are ceiling fans in each room and a few stand alone units. I will definitely make sure they are all operational. Surprised to hear differently as they were all in working order last spring. Again, thank you for everything. Please comeback anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Norma E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay

We were pleased with the place that we stayed in. It is in a good location; walking distance from the beach and some restaurants. It was clean and organized however it would be great if it was more updated. There was recliners that were old and ripped
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is amazing!! Just a quick walk to the beach like 2 minutes so convenient for a small family. The house was clean and well stocked. Had beach supplies if you need some. Like chairs, umbrella sand toys. Kitchen was fully stocked as well as towels. The garage is aIt is a very busy and no
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt D.

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

Fun beach trip

Fun summer stay with close friends. The 2nd story unit is 1970's style beach pad. Needs some updating. It's located near the pier party zone
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Location location location

In the heart of Newport. Can’t recommend high enough. Will be coming back. Todd the host is phenomenal with communication. Thanks again Todd and see you back in June!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. We stayed in the upstairs unit. There were plenty of beds and bedding. There were more than enough towels for showering and the beach. They have chairs for the beach, which we didn’t end up using, but were in the garage. It was a little loud at night, but we were there during one of the busiest weeks after graduation. It is in a perfect location. You are close to many restaurants and the pier. My only complaint is the pillows weren’t great. We ended up buying some from Target, but overall everything was really good. I would highly recommend the unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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