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"Artist's Retreat" Entire Oceanfront Home On Sand No Boardwalk Winter Getaway!

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A spacious room with a large window overlooking the beach, a high ceiling with exposed beams, a camera on a tripod, and a cozy seating area with a patterned sofa.
A beach view from a covered balcony with a bench and a statue.
A waterfront building with a prominent tower and American flag, featuring a docked boat in front.
A two-story beachfront house with a balcony, large windows, and a pool area with lounge chairs.
A spacious living area with a large window overlooking the beach, a fireplace, and a kitchen with granite countertops.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Balboa Peninsula Beaches

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunkroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Double Beds

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Office / Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Garage Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Master Suite Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Middle Bathroom

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home 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 popular attractions can visit Orange County Fair and Events Center and Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Travelling with kids? Consider Anaheim Convention Center and Balboa Fun Zone. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lido Marina Village - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Huntington State Beach - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Huntington Beach Beaches - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Newport Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 20 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Hoag Hospital Cafeteria - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sancho's Tacos - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Artist's Retreat" Entire Oceanfront Home On Sand No Boardwalk Winter Getaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at "Artist's Retreat" Entire Oceanfront Home On Sand No Boardwalk Winter Getaway! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Artist's Retreat" Entire Oceanfront Home On Sand No Boardwalk Winter Getaway! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Artist's Retreat" Entire Oceanfront Home On Sand No Boardwalk Winter Getaway! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Artist's Retreat" Entire Oceanfront Home On Sand No Boardwalk Winter Getaway! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Balboa Peninsula holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Hoag Hospital. Huntington State Beach and Huntington Beach Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

Pure Perfection for our family
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2023
Thanks so much Jen, we truly appreciate it! -Jennifer
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

We rented the house for a month. It was fantastic all the way around. Great location, wonderful home, and excellent hosts.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Balboa

Great spot on the beach and very convenient location. The hosts were great to work with.
Stayed 50 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2025
We’re so happy that you enjoyed your time here! Would love to host you again one day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Stay ❤️

We had the best time & the home provided Our family everything we needed. Thank you to our hosts Whom were the most attentive & gracious! Hope to see you next year.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Oceanside retreat

I stayed at this gorgeous home, directly on the beach in Newport Beach for the month of Feb 2023. The hosts were so wonderful! The house was fully appointed and lacked nothing! I look forward to staying there again in the future!!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review Laura! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed your stay. We are so looking forward to having you back :) Greg & Jennifer
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dream vacation

This house was by far the best house I’ve rented in Newport beach. It was directly on the beach, which was lively at times but mostly locals and a really calm vibe. The house was perfect with everything you needed. An amazing view and listening to the waves at night made it heavenly. I would definitely stay here again and recommend highly to anyone. Owners were great as well!
Stayed 30 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2025
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear you loved the house and that the location and atmosphere were just what you were hoping for. It makes us so happy when guests can truly relax and enjoy the sound of the waves. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime you’re in Newport Beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Getaway

This home was amazing! I would highly recommend staying at this property. All you need to pack are your clothes and any food for your visit. The owners have thought of every essential for your stay. Beautiful views and close proximity to the sand. Restaurants and boardwalk within walking or biking distance. This home is very warm and welcoming, and the property owners were a pleasure and responsive to any inquiries. We look forwarding to staying here again in the future!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2023
Thank you Bridget for the wonderful review! So glad you were able to stay. ☀️🌊⛱
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional in every way

We spent five weeks in paradise. The property is well appointed. You need nothing more than your personal items and food/beverages. The location is central to anything you’d need or want to do. Jennifer and Greg are wonderful hosts who make you fell like you are at home. Responsive, warm and friendly. We will return!
Stayed 35 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2023
We are so glad you had a great time! We really enjoyed meeting you and your fun fun family! Hoping to see you again soon 💕
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vocation

It was a great vocation!! We would like to Thank owners of this beautiful property for sharing their cozy and very convenient beach house with us. It was really a pleasure! The house is not only clean, it equipped with everything you need. We would definitely like to return! Thank you for care and positive emotions! ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2023
Thank you so very much, Marina! We appreciate your positivity too and can't wait to have you back! -Jennifer
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fantastic time staying here. Weather was perfect and the place was adorable. There were a few issues but the owners addressed them and either fixed them or compensated us for the inconvenience. The views from the living room and master bedroom were amazing. I sat in bed watching the ocean every morning with a cup of coffee. So many fun things to do in Newport Beach. This house allowed us to bring our dog with was priceless. She loved sitting on the patio everyday. I had a broken wrist so could not enjoy the bikes, or some water sports but still had a great time. The house has everything you would need. It is honestly like being in your own home. The owners have thought of everything. I will be back to rent again!!!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2025
That truly means the world to us and we look forward to having you back! We’re so glad you felt right at home and could relax while enjoying those ocean views (and morning coffee in bed sounds perfect!). We also really appreciate your kind words about how we handled the small hiccups, We always want every stay to be just right. Please give your sweet pup some extra pats from us; she’s such a wonderful guest too! We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you!

We would like to share our experience on a long stay about this property. When we initially made the inquiry, correspondence from the hosts was friendly and answered all of our concerns. The location of this “Artist’s Retreat” was central to where we wanted to be in Newport Beach. Retail to include restaurants, shopping, gym, bike and walking paths were all in comfortable range. The Taylor’s welcomed us upon arrival and were available when needed. They went above and beyond our expectations. The house is welcoming and spacious with incredible beach access, views and sunsets. We would consider returning as special memories will remain. Thank you, Paul, Halley and our cats.
Stayed 92 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

PERFECT SETTING for a fun and relaxing beach vacation!

If you are looking for the perfect location, then you can’t be this home. The location is A+, with the sand and surf right before your eyes from the living room, the kitchen and the main bedroom. We saw dolphins and whales, huge boats and the twinkle of Catalina island. The deck of the bedroom offers an especially nice view of the crashing waves and brave surfers. The neighborhood is quiet and neighbors are friendly. The home is interesting and quirky, with some nice art and sculptures and a truly impressive library of classic books--think the Iliad and the Odyssey, and a biography of Matisse in French. It definitely has the feel of a real home versus a sterile rental. The owners are nice people--earnest and responsive- and seemed to truly care about our experience. Because we use VRBO and AIR B&B a LOT, I think it is important to provide a thorough, honest review of every place we stay. No place is perfect and our visit was not without glitches. Apparently, the former guests with kids and dogs had extended their stay which might not have left enough time between renters. The cleaning staff was there when we arrived. This did not start our stay off on the right foot, but the owner did everything she could to rectify the situation, including sending in a second crew the next day -no charge. She also had some fresh bathmats & new sheets delivered, without our asking which we appreciated. I think if the owners had more time between guests, given how conscientious they were, they would have been able to evaluate the house a bit more closely, including checking to make sure everything worked—lightbulbs, appliances, etc. before new guests arrived. The carpet had stains on it, but the owners have plans to pull that out soon and put in flooring which will be awesome in this home! Favorites: GENEROUS supply of paper goods, well-stocked kitchen, 2 bikes we used every day, SONOS system outside on the deck. Suggestions: Enough time is needed between guests do a thorough check to make sure everything is ready and the place is clean. In summary, the beach access is awesome and the views are stunning. Easy access to the boat rental, grocery, lots of great restaurants, tennis courts etc.! With new flooring to freshen the place up, this place will be perfect next year when we come back! And, new floors would definitely make this a 5 star review.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2023
Thank you for the nice review :) You will be happy to hear we have installed premium LVP throughout the house and it looks amazing! Looking forward to your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach getaway with friends and fur babies

This was by far the best place we have ever rented. I have been renting beach houses for over 40 years and this one was in the perfect location. Views from beach house were unbelievable!!! The place had everything you would ever need, dishes, pots and pans, towels, trash bags, Extension cords, umbrellas, barbecue, chairs etc. Beds were comfortable and listening to the ocean from master retreat was fantastic. I loved reading on the patio while my dogs sat next to me. All the restaurants in the area where so good 😊. We went on boat rides, rented bikes for a week and walked to a lot of other places too. There is so much to do in Newport Beach and the surrounding areas. We did not want to leave. I can’t tell you how great it was to finally go on vacation after this pandemic. I literally loved every minute of my time at this beach house. My friends and husband thought this place was wonderful too. From golfing, to running, to pub crawling we could not have had a better time. Thank you so much to the owners and turnkey vacation rentals. Best experience ever!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2023
Hi Laura! This is a belated response, but I wanted to thank you so much for the very kind review! It means a lot, especially given your experience renting beach houses. It was a joy to host you and it makes us so happy to hear that you had a good time and enjoyed all that the area has to offer :) Since your last visit we had the home renovated - we repainted inside and out, installed new flooring and a new roof, updated lighting, and added quite a few personal touches for an even better experience. Let me know if you’re interested in coming back one day, we would love to have you as a repeat guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Le paradis/paradise

we stayed almost 2 months, everything was perfect. the setting, the attentions of Jennifer and Greg. we didn't want to leave again. we liked the house but mostly made two new friends. Jennifer, Greg, we can't wait to see you again here or in France. we love you!! nous avons séjourné presque 2 mois, tout était parfait. le cadre, les attentions de Jennifer et Greg. nous ne voulions plus repartir. nous avons aimé la maison mais nous nous sommes surtout fait deux nouveau amis. Jennifer, Greg, nous avons hâte de vous revoir ici ou en France. on vous aime!!
Stayed 47 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2023
This just melts my heart! 🥰 It was so great to get to know you two and baby Gerhild. We are looking forward to seeing you again on one continent or another. Sometimes the best part of renting the house is meeting new people and making new friends! We love you too! I’m so glad you enjoyed your beach stay! 🐬
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