We had a fantastic time at the Spanish cottage by the beach. Brian and Jill are wonderful hosts; communication was excellent and we felt very well prepared for our stay. The cottage is adorable - impeccably decorated and very clean. Our small family of three had more than enough space, and we enjoyed being a short two block walk to the beach. Plenty of towels, beach towels, etc., as well as a wagon to haul your stuff to the beach. There are lots of restaurants and shops within easy walking distance, and even more within biking distance (since bikes are THE way to get around Newport Beach!). Having a dedicated parking space was awesome, particularly since parking on the Balboa Peninsula during peak times can be challenging. We parked our car when we arrived and didn't drive again until we left - we walked to a bike rental store and rode those for our entire stay. We loved riding along the Boardwalk, and enjoyed taking our bikes to the ferry and heading over to Balboa Island for a day. Our only regret is that we had to return to real life (and our real jobs) far too soon. We would absolutely stay here again, and I am already figuring out when we can return to Newport Beach. Thanks so much for being so accommodating. Brian and Jill! :-)