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Family Bungalow, walk to bch, eateries, quiet area. Need more space add 4403165

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My favorite sunset from Sunset Park
Exterior
Exterior detail
Parking for one vehicle on left side of driveway on either side of tape
A covered patio area with a table and chairs, a covered grill, and a door with a window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Balboa Peninsula Beaches
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lido Marina Village
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Beach Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Left bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Right bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Turquoise bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Family Bungalow, walk to bch, eateries, quiet area. Need more space add 4403165

Welcome to our bungalow. It is bright, cheerful and lots of windows to feel and smell the ocean breezes. The bedrooms include very comfy Queen beds, ceiling fans, dressers and plenty of light. The living room has a 56 inch samsung smart TV, Use Spectrum app for streaming we provide Wifi. No need to bring linens or towels , we provide all the necessities for you. The kitchen is fully stocked with seasonings, dishes, pots and pans, blender, hot air popcorn popper, plates, bowls , glasses, silverware, small vinyl ice chest on wheels, beach chairs and umbrella The patio has seating and a propane BBQ. If you need another bedroom book our studio which is located below VRBO 4403165 We also provide shared bicycles and 2 kayaks with the downstairs studio bungalow. We have a Brussels Griffon that is our amazing doggie. She is 10 years old and loves to meet and greet our guests. So if you are homesick for your doggie come see Angel!
The Alley is our favorite eatery a local hang out around the corner. Great daily specials and Best pour on the shore! Tell them Gary and Carla sent you.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
Smoking is allowed outside on patio only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Turn off air conditioners, may leave fans on. close windows not necessary to lock them. Place used towels in bathroom tub. Text me upon departure.
Anything broken please notify me.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number SLP12823
Property # 899615vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this apartment is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huntington State Beach and Huntington Beach Beaches, while Orange County Fair and Events Center and Segerstrom Center for the Arts are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Balboa Fun Zone, or check out an event or a game at Festival Amphitheatre. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lido Marina Village - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Newport Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mother’s Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291 - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 19 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La La Land - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bear Flag Fish Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hoag Hospital Cafeteria - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fable & Spirit - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Bungalow, walk to bch, eateries, quiet area. Need more space add 4403165 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Bungalow, walk to bch, eateries, quiet area. Need more space add 4403165?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Bungalow, walk to bch, eateries, quiet area. Need more space add 4403165?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Bungalow, walk to bch, eateries, quiet area. Need more space add 4403165?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Bungalow, walk to bch, eateries, quiet area. Need more space add 4403165 located?

This family-friendly Newport Beach apartment building is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Beach Pier. Mother’s Beach and Lido Marina Village are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenton M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot within walking distance to the beach. Carla and Rickie were wonderful hosts and so easy to work with. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place for our spring break trip! Location was quiet but close to the beach and restaurants. Host was very responsive to questions. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russ C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carla the host was wonderful! Her bungalow was everything we needed close to the beach walking distance to bars and restaurants. We would recommend Carla and her bungalow to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avery K.

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

Great Location

We loved our stay at this location! The place had everything that we needed and we felt very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, easy beach access!! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Thank you

Carla was easy to work with and very responsive to inquires and requests. Place was very cute, clean, close to the beach. We will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abel L.

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

Great Getaway

Great vacation! The place was clean, super kid friendly... there were lots of toys and games for the kiddos and it was minutes from the beach. We enjoyed walking there with our two kids. Carla was great! We will definitely stay there again and recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov, 2021
Abel and his family were amazing! They were very friendly, appreciative and our bungalow was left clean and tidy. We hope to see them again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

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

Amenities and Location are everything

This property really catered to my family and our love for enjoying newport beach outside. The kayaks, surfboard, bikes and SUP that are offered with the unit really made our stay enjoyable. Carla was very attentive to our needs and the unit is fully stocked.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Convenient and convivial

Comfortable, nice decor, everything worked, well equiped, accessible host, toys for all ages, plenty enough room for the two of us. Quite a bit of commuter traffic and busy area.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Terrific Find for a Newport Get Away

This property was a terrific find. The hosts are generous in their provided amenities; they thought of everything to make the stay like "living at home"; clean, well kept, cute. Short walk to the beach, or to stroll along the channel. Short walk or drive to store or restaurants. Beautiful little find on the lovely shores of Newport.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you Shelley I am glad you enjoyed your stay! We love sharing our home with others.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

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

Cute, cozy, and fun for kids

The house was perfect for our family of 4. Our kids loved all the stuffed animals, toys, and themed blankets. The living room was a perfect gathering place for all of us to play and hang out. The location was perfect! It’s a couple blocks from the beach and easy for us to get around with our bikes. The outdoor patio is so cute too and lit with string lights. Carla is so nice and very accommodating. She is so sweet and very responsive if you need anything. I’d definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

Beach Awesomenss

Comfortable super well appointed apartment, close to beach and convenient to so much of what this area has to offer. Carla and her family are the most gracious and accommodating hosts. There is nothing we asked about or requested, that was not provided for us. Cooking was a breeze, as was walking to Balboa Pier. My husband and I walked there daily for our morning coffee. There kitchen has everything you need, the bathroom had shampoo, conditioner toothpaste and sunburn treatments. There is nothing that Carla and her family has not thought about, as far as what guests might need. The only negative is the parking situation, Parkingis tight at the apartment but everyone does their utmost best to make sure everyone can park In the driveway. I recommend a small car, that the driveway may easily accommodate!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you Tricia I am glad you had a great stay, and yes parking at the beach is difficult but we "aim to please" our guests.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jim S.

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

Looks can be deceiving...

I was really looking forward to a Nice 3 night stay. Everything looked Good... PROS: Location CONS: 1) Commercial Refigeration & HVAC units running around the clock. Right outside your window(s)(2nd Floor.) Lovely. 2) The Exhaust fan in the Downstairs Bathroom sounds like a Cessna 172 taking off. It's right below the 2nd floor Bedroom where you try to Sleep. Sheez. Got woken up a few times the 1st night. Then several times the 2nd night. *** 2-4 hours of Sleep per night is not Cool. 3) Booked for 3 nights & Left after 2. If you like Cramped & Noisy, Enjoy. :(
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2022
Jim did not communicate with us his concerns. I had explained we would be out of town and our daughter would be on the property. He did not reach out to either of us, and I had a guest down stairs that never complained about noise. We do not have Hvac or a commercial refrigerator. When he finally called me I figured it was our compressor it was left on. I told him my thoughts and he turned it off. He had told me he had hurt his shoulder surfing so he was just going to chill the rest of his trip. He called after the second night in the AM and said the entry door was not locking. I explained and also have the notes on VBRBO that the door locks automatically. He had turned the inside switch which unlocks it. I told him to turn it back and he still was concerned that it was not locked. I told him we would be home soon and would check it. My husband went upstairs to show him how the mechanism , lock worked. Jim said he tried it numerous times and it was not locking. It was working correctly. Our upstairs bungalow is set up you have privacy and your own personal area I don't know why he felt cramped. lt seems he used his complaints, and not being in pain and unable to surf as a reason to dislike our home and leave early. We try very hard to accommodate our guests and attempt to always be reachable and resolve any issues as quickly as possible. I am very sorry he did not enjoy our bungalow.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malissa P.

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

Beach getaway

This home is in a good location, a very short and quick walk to the beach. Beware you have to cross Balboa Blvd. It gave me a little anxiety crossing it with my four kids. Carla and Greg have everything you need for the beach... a wagon (which will probably have to be replaced soon, it's pretty rusty), umbrellas, boogy boards, chairs, and beach toys. The home was cozy. We visited in July so the weather was warm but nice C.A. summer weather. Inside was a little warm here and there throughout the day, especially when you used to the stove to cook. The home has fans, window a/c units in both bedrooms, and there was a new a/c unit in the livingroom that was being fixed. Alternating between opening the windows and running the a/c units was a little tricky but once you figured it out the unit was cool. The home was clean and stocked. The only thing that was disappointing was the beds felt like sand was under the sheets so we slept on top of the sheets, which worked out fine for us to keep cool at night. We didn't find sand anywhere else in the house so it was shocking to find it under the bed sheets. We didn't bother Carla with this but I'm sure if we did she would've took care of it. The perk to having the home owners living on the property. For those thinking this might be weird, it wasn't, it was like Carla and Greg weren't there. The parking on the property was a huge plus. The tables and chairs on the patio was especially nice to use to eat our meals. Overall nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl-Michael D.

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

Nice Landlord,

the landlord was really nice, she was very forthcoming. Only a short distance to the beach and no problem with parking, since parking is available on the premises. Excellent for two or three people. Will come back for sure. Michael
Stayed 23 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard H.

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

Was convenient location and very comfortable

Very nice and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect

This bungalow was a perfect getaway. Close to the beach, well stocked including beach chairs & umbrella. Could not have asked for better.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jena J.

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

Great location in Newport Beach

I can’t say enough great things about this property. Carla was wonderful! It is so close to the beach and has everything you need to go there. We enjoyed the beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards etc. while we were there. Highly recommend this property and we hope to come back someday. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2021
Thank you Jenna, we love it when are guests are thrilled to be in our bungalow
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan A.

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

Fantastic

Place was perfect! So close to beach, family friendly & they had all the extras! Definitely going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances K.

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

Very Accommodating

I would highly recommend this property it had everything we needed and more. It was very clean, Carla was extremely friendly and the beds were very comfortable. We will definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

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

Newport Beach

Carla is a great host! Everything is as mentioned. Easy access plenty of parking. Great place to stay. We love to stay on Newport Beach when we come to California and will definitely be staying at Carla’s again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Paul and his girls were wonderful guests. They were very friendly, polite and our bungalow was left very clean and tidy. We hope to see them again .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

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

Super cute and perfect

Clean and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you Angela we hope you can come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi L.

Location, Location, Location

This was a beautiful little home is a fabulous location. I will stay again, when I have time for a longer visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you Randi we would love to have you again and get to meet you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yadi C.

clean and comfortable !!

the owner Karla was very nice and quick response
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie G.

Great place!

Nice location. Unit was clean and easy to access.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Carla Parmeter

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I grew up in Santa Fe Springs in the home my Mom still lives in. I have always enjoyed sports and vacations camping when I was growing up. My husband and I continued the tradition raising our daughters. We all played softball, my husband injured his shoulders 10 years ago , thus that ended our softball career. I am very active and love to try anything, except barefoot skiing! We have an RV and go for a weekend trip monthly with friends and a 2-4 week trip in the summer. We also love to travel to different countries and see the world. We have been offering our studio bungalow for 2 years now and really enjoy meeting our guests from all over the world. We do have repeat customers and get excited to see them again and catch up especially when they have little children.

Why they chose this property

We chose our home for lots of reasons but a few are the most important. My husband said we had to be able to carry everything we wanted and be able to walk to the beach. We love Newport, we have so many wonderful friends. The weather is great all year long, and there are so many great places to explore. The whale and dolphin watching is amazing when you go out on the whale watching tours. Our home is centrally located to the beach, parks, plenty of restaurants and my grandson loves the donut shop. We are a 40 minute drive to Disneyland, even closer to Knotts Berry Farm.

What makes this property unique

My husband fell in love with the huge driveway and I loved the court yard and the cottage style of the home. We have remodeled but the white vaulted ceilings still give it the beach cottage feeling. There is room to entertain, BBQ and just relax. Park your car and ride the bikes to Balboa or Huntington Beach, take the ferry to Balboa Island. With our daughters and friends we have always enjoyed renting an electric boat and touring the bay, or taking a dingy or boat out of Newport Dunes. The children love swimming out to Willy the whale that is placed out in the water in May every year. The challenge is trying to climb up on him!

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