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Family-Friendly Modern Day Beach Cottage

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Kitchen
Master Bedroom
Great room
Bay View within 1 block
A child's bedroom with bunk beds, a dresser, and a wall with framed photos and a motivational quote.

Reviews

9.8 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 Newport Beach Pier
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Family-Friendly Modern Day Beach Cottage

Location, Location, Location! This remodeled beach cottage featuring 2 master bedroom suites, a cozy patio, and an upscale modern kitchen, is ideally located just a short stroll to the Oceanfront Boardwalk, Pacific Ocean beaches, Lido Marina Village, Balboa Pier, Balboa Ferry, and the popular 'Fun Zone' of the Peninsula. As an added bonus you will also have access to an attached 2 car garage complete with 4 beach cruiser bikes, beach chairs, umbrella, and towels.

Upon entering the comfortable 2 bed 2 bath beach cottage only 2 blocks from the beach you'll be taken away by the charming front patio equipped with gas BBQ, comfortable outdoor furniture and two umbrellas. Once entering through the front entrance dutch door you are greeted by a warm and cozy living area that is nicely appointed with hardwood floors throughout, custom molding, large comfortable furnishings, a 65' flat-screen smart TV, and wireless internet. The great room which incorporates the living, dining and front patio areas provides a perfect setting to entertain or relax with others. The large open living area with L shaped couch and an oversized reclining chair provide luxury seating to enjoy the 65' flat screen smart TV. The full-service galley kitchen features granite counter-tops, new stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, full-sized stainless steel refrigerator, coffee maker, keurig, nespresso machine, toaster, oven, microwave, pantry, blender, and cooking/eating utensils.

The first bedroom features a Cal-king-sized bed with linens, 45' flat-screen TV (spectrum cable), ceiling fan and plenty of closet space. The second bedroom comes equipped with a bunk bed that has a a full-sized tempurpedic bed and a twin bed, full bath (shower only) and spacious closet.

One of the most attractive features of this vacation home is the availability of an attached 2 car garage, given the shortage of parking spaces available on Balboa Peninsula. The garage also stores 4 beach cruiser bikes can be used on the ever-popular bike path along the nearby oceanfront boardwalk that stretches for several miles along Balboa Peninsula as you take in breath-taking ocean views. On those days you choose to take the 5-minute walk to the beach, we provide you with beach towels, beach chairs, and umbrella.

The nearby Balboa Fun Zone is one of Southern California's oldest and last great coastal amusement areas. Since 1936, the Fun Zone's ferris wheel has been a day and night landmark on the Newport Harbor scene, beckoning all to join in the fun. Completely rebuilt from the ground up in 1986, the Fun Zone's ferris wheel, arcades, fun food, and shops still make it the highlight of every visit to Balboa and you are just a 5 minute walk to these attractions from your condo on Cypress St.Since 1919, the nearby Balboa Island Ferry has provided continuous service between Balboa Peninsula and Balboa Island. The crossing is only about 800 feet but it is very scenic where you will see sailboats, luxury yachts, sea lions, dolphins, and pelicans diving for fish.

This location is unmatched, within a minutes walk to the beaches, bay, countless restaurants and bars including a Pavillions (grocery store) great for stocking up on all your goodies.

Newport Beach STLP Permit NO: SLP116332

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 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
We can be flexible. Check with us.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number SLP11632
Property # 628926vb
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Newport Beach

Located by the sea, this cottage is in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach. Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Orange County Great Park. Orange County Fair and Events Center and Balboa Fun Zone are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lido Marina Village - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mother’s Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Newport Beach Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Balboa Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 15 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La La Land - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Malarky's Irish Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Herst Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Laventina's Big Cheese Pizza - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Modern Day Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family-Friendly Modern Day Beach Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Modern Day Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Modern Day Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Modern Day Beach Cottage located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Beach Pier. Lido Marina Village and Hoag Hospital are also within 15 minutes.

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. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

We really enjoyed our visit!

We really enjoyed our visit! All the amenities we were looking for. Great neighborhood. Loved our walks along the beach. Loved the restaurants. Do not miss Seaside Bakery for coffee & donuts. Very close to a full-service grocery store. The house includes parking which is important in this very popular neighborhood. Super-nice owners.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
We're so happy you enjoyed your visit and thanks again for taking such great care of our place. We hope to see you again in the near future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect week

We stay in Newport every summer, and this has been our favorite beach rental to date! We enjoyed the convenient location to the beach and groceries. This property has all the amenities that we wanted: parking for a SUV, beach bikes, outdoor eating space, large rooms, and a second bathroom. The owners were very friendly and eager to help us enjoy our stay. Loved it!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks for the great review. It makes us feel good to know you had a great time. We hope to see you again next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Location, comfort and convenience

My husband and I and our 2 boys aged 8 and 12 loved staying at this property. The owners have done a brilliant job at creating a home away from home. Comfortable bedding, big master bathroom and well stocked kitchen we had everything you need and it is located only a few minutes walk from the ocean / Bay Area. We rode everywhere but also enjoyed the convenience of the car space when we went further a field. Thank you Tim and family for making our time in Newport Beach so memorable, hope to come back one day!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hello Emma, thank you so much for the kind words. It warms our heart to hear you had such a pleasant experience and certainly hope to hear from you guys again someday. Take good care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Nice place. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and home

We had a great time staying at this property. We loved being so close to the beach and having the bikes available as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2021
We’re so happy to hear you had a great time. We hope to hear from you again next summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect quiet getaway

We had a great time at Tim and Michelle's place! We have a 3 year old and it was so great that they had plenty of toys for her to play with! They seriously had everything you would need for a beach stay! Towels, wagon, chairs, umbrellas! Great place to come especially if you're flying in. The beginning of our stay it was humid outside so it got pretty warm inside, they did have 2 fans; however, one would not spin. By the end of the trip it was the perfect summer nights at the beach, cool and crisp so we were able to use the firepit they had on the patio! Awesome location, walking distance to Bayside, beachside, grocery and restaurants! We also liked the patio was fully enclosed for the kiddos! Perfect house for our group of 6 (4 adults, 1 toddler and new born).
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent accommodations/location

This beautiful beach cottage met my expectations and beyond. The rental was clean, well appointed, and the location was perfect! The local grocery store and great restaurants were so convenient as were the use of bikes, beach chairs, and beach towels. This place is truly turnkey. I highly recommend it for families with children.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2021
Thanks so much for this. Your family was great as well. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home

Honestly we loved staying here close to the beach and stores daughters had a great time been that close to the beach and enjoyed ridding the bikes in the morning. Also Tim was really nice letting us checking our bags early so we didnt had to have it one the car until check in. We definitely cannot wait to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Anniversary Trip

The house was in a perfect location to walk to many places and restaurants. The beach was a short walk, everything we needed to enjoy the beach was at the house. Patio was great, even had a fire pit for s’mores. Only thing lacking was enough dishes to feed more than 4 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A stay for the active in Newport Beach

We enjoyed our stay so much for this long holiday weekend! The proximity to grocery beach shopping restaurants was amazing ! We flew into Santa Ana and did not need a rental car because all of the above was either In walking or biking distance ! The convenience of bikes available at the rental was awesome The host returned calls/texts timely and check in/checkout was seamless Would defintely recommend this rental and would return without question
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway

This beach home is perfect for a small family. Both bathrooms are private and attached to bedrooms. Short walking distance to both the beach and the grocery store was a major perk. There is also enough cabinetry available in the kitchen and bedrooms to put all groceries and clothes away, which is a bit unusual in my experience. Washer and Dryer is included, not coin operated. Excellent, fast response from homeowners to all inquiries. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Newport Cottage Getaway

The property is clean and feels like home away from home. All the neighbors are friendly and helpful. Our family enjoyed the beach during the day and the patio in the evening. The owners are friendly and are available if needed. We will definitely come again. A great experience!!! 5 STARS!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
We’re so glad to hear you had a great experience. Thanks for being a great tenant and we look forward to hearing from you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Able to walk to grocery store. Also able to bike ride with cruisers provided to Huntington Beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and the bikes.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, easy walk to beach and store

Owners were very nice to talk to and available for questions during the booking process. Home is located in a very good location. Close enough to the beach without noise from traffic and passers by on bicycles. Extra nice to have parking in the garage and just outside the garage. Parking never an issue. In fact we parked in the garage and never used the car the entire stay since we could bike or walk to everything. Wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

It was a GREAT vacation!

The location was ideal, Newport weather was perfect and the cottage was very nice. The cottage had everything we needed and was very cozy. It was a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks Christy we’re glad you had a great vacation and enjoyed our beach cottage, although you only gave us 3 stars. You’re welcome to stay with us anytime, hopefully next time we can earn 5 stars.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Incredible experience.

The house was very nicely furnished and had all of the amenities needed to enjoy a day at the beach or a lifetime in Newport. Great location. Wonderful neighbors. Amazing owner. We had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks Shawn, we’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We’d love to have you and your family back anytime. Take good care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Homey, clean, comfortable, convenient, perfect

Loved our beach home for 6 days. Beach access nearby. Plenty of all that you need for the beach. Garage parking for car was helpful. Grocery a block away was convenient. Loads of great eating spots. Was with daughter and her 16mo. old. Great space for him. Cart to roll to beach was very helpful. So appreciated that it was no problem to accommodate our check in early request which made napping that day so much easier. Would love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location, helpful owner, well equipped

The place is on a quiet street yet right by the beach. There was plenty of room and everything we needed was there. We loved the bikes and boogie boards! The outside shower was great for rinsing off after walking or biking to the beach. The owners were very helpful and even made a point to receive a package for us a few days early. We loved our stay and plan to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay in Newport Beach!

My husband and two young sons recently stayed here and it was fantastic! The location is so perfect. A quick 3 block walk to the beach, a block from Pavilions grocery store, and 2 blocks from Lido Village. I originally wanted to stay on Balboa Island and we are so glad we didn't because it was so congested and there is way more to do in Newport. The house is clean, comfortable, and cozy. Perfect size for our family and we even had cousins over for brunch out on the front patio. The patio was a huge plus and so fun to sit out on. Everything you need is stocked and if you need something, Tim & Michelle are right there to get it for you. We enjoyed making some meals there and of course eating out. The beds were super comfortable for sleeping. Definitely a bonus to deal with the awesome home owners directly and not have to deal with a management company. Travelers tips: renting a car is really not necessary because everything is in walking distance or a short Uber ride away. Parking is crazy around the beach but it was awesome that they had an attached garage to park in. Alta has great breakfast, Crow Burger & Wild Taco are delicious and Bear Flag is great for grabbing lunch or some fresh fish to grill. It was only 20 minutes to Disneyland and 10 to Fashion Island mall. Laguna Beach and Crystal Cove are also about 20 minutes away and fun to check out. Also, I highly recommend a renting a Duffy boat and taking a sunset cruise around the bay with some appetizers and drinks. Thank you so much Tim and Michelle!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Cottage in Newport Beach was extremely comfortable for our family.

Having close access to the beach and boardwalk and a grocery store made it very easy to settle in for our family. The cottage was homey and left nothing wanting . My daughters loved the decor and in no time were loungeing then bouncing down to the beach and riding along the boardwalk on the bikes provided. We made meals as well as going out to local restaurants, just the way a vacation should be . Its location made it possible to visit the sites of south cali with out to much trouble. ( just remember the Las Angles traffic... wow ) Overall a good time was had , thanks to VRBO for helping us find Michelle and Tim's cottage in Newport Beach Great property... evan better Hosts Thank You Michelle and Tim Beans The Cleasby Family from Alberta , Canada
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
We're so happy to hear your family enjoyed your stay and want to thank you all for taking such great care of our place. We hope to have you again sometime in the near future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Another great vacation at this quaint beach cottage!

4th year in a row that we've rented this great house and it couldn't have been any better. Located in a quiet neighborhood just a few blocks from the beach, it's one block to the grocery store and a short walk (or bike ride) to numerous restaurants and all necessary services. All the comforts of home are provided-washer/dryer, cable/Wi-Fi, a great patio with gas barbeque, full kitchen with all needed utensils and pots and pans, great master suite-even bikes to use in the garage! Did I mention the garage? An important feature in Newport, land of too few parking spots. This one parks at least one inside and one outside. Always nicely maintained with updates and improvements each year!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fun Time

My wife and I wanted a nice week with our two youngest children in a simple, comfortable home. The property fulfilled our expectations. The location is on a quiet street and easily accessible to the beach and restaurants. The patio is very comfortable to relax, cook, and talk. A wonderful time was had at the beachhouse.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Super Location and A Nice Home !

First time to Newport Beach and our Family was very Happy with the Home! Owner was very accommodating on every front and made us feel very comfortable starting with our first conversation. Home had everything to offer, with a super location of just a block away from the Beautiful Beach and a nice Grocery Store! The Boardwalk is awesome with many Shops and Restaurants to fit any taste or Budget. Also, we were only 30 minutes from Disney which was awesome!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Property

Great option for those looking to spend time in Newport Beach, CA. This home was very cozy and clean. Close to the beach, grocery store, and many other fun and important places. I love VRBO. We prefer staying in VRBO homes than staying in hotels. This property definitely fit the bill...
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

What a great vacation rental! The neighborhood was quiet and the house is clean, comfortable and nicely furnished. The garage is definitely a bonus as parking on the street can be difficult. Easy walk to the beach, just a few blocks to the grocery store, restaurants and Newport Brewery. Loved the bikes...road to Balboa Island, Huntington Beach, and all over the peninsula. Both the home owner and property manager are friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful time and definitely want to return. Thanks for everything Tim!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay and thanks again for taking such great care of our place. We hope to see you again in the near future.

About the host

Hosted by Tim Beans

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We're married young professionals with a beautiful daughter who love to travel.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the overall condition of the home, the large front patio and most of the all the location. The proximity to the beach, restaurants, bars and neighbors is unmatched.

What makes this property unique

Being able to walk to the beach/boardwalk, countless restaurants and bars in less than 5 minutes is what we love.

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