Where to begin...we came to Newport Beach because my husband was having back surgery. From the very first interaction, our host, Ray (Cordano), was incredibly responsive, helpful, and pleasant to work with - especially as we had some unexpected hiccups with the surgery scheduling. We had very specific needs due to my husband's limitations after surgery, and I'm so thankful for the heads-up that Ray gave me about calling the resort two weeks prior to our stay to request certain accommodations (e.g., not all of the buildings on the resort have elevators). The staff at the resort was exceptional as well and made sure we got a unit that did not require an elevator or steps AND had a nice view of the ocean since my husband was going to be stuck in the villa pretty much the entire trip. Our unit as beautiful, clean, and stocked with plenty of linens and kitchen supplies. The spa was heavenly, the workout facility spectacular, and the resort itself was conveniently close to a grocery store, pharmacy, and a quick drive to major malls and excellent dining establishments. Everyone at the resort was incredibly friendly and helpful and I would HIGHLY recommend Ray and Marriott Newport Coastal Villas! We will definitely work with Ray again and enjoy another stay here!