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Cozy Cottage by the Beach...Steps to the Sand

Holiday home with kitchen, near Newport Pier

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Cozy bedroom with a queen size bed
Welcome to our place. We hope you enjoy relaxing at the beach!
Cozy bedroom with a queen size bed
2nd bedroom with one twin bed and a set of bunk beds
2nd bedroom with one twin bed and a set of bunk beds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
  • Place, Hoag Hospital
  • Place, Newport Pier
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 = 3 BEDS

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cottage by the Beach...Steps to the Sand

Location Location Location! This cozy lower level DUPLEX is just a short block from the sand in one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Southern California. We are just 8 houses from the beach at 127 41st Street on the beach side of Balboa! We are on the corner of Balboa and 41st Street and just blocks from the Newport Pier, Pavillions grocery store, all the fine dining restaurants, and the basketball courts.
The home has a great private patio in the front for entertaining or just enjoying the sun. The family room has high ceilings with a ceiling fan, a gas fireplace, bright windows which make it great place to relax after a hard day at the beach or Disneyland. The kitchen is fully stocked and all floors are tile & wood.
The Master Bedroom has one Queen bed and the second bedroom has one twin bed and bunk beds. There is a two-car garage with one spot in the garage and one in the rear. The complimentary, shared washer & dryer are inside the garage.
By staying at our place you can enjoy the many activities that the Newport Beach Peninsula has to offer. You can enjoy surfing, boogie boarding, sailing, power boat rentals, Catalina Island cruises, Whale watching tours, parasailing, fun zone rides and arcade, and the World Famous 'Wedge' where some of the biggest body surfing waves in the world can be found.
Other attractions within a short drive are Disneyland and California Adventure Park, Hollywood, Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm, Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Long Beach Aquarium, Queen Mary, Spruce Goose, and many more. And ladies don't forget to visit South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island for the fabulous shopping!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
PLEASE ASK US BEFORE YOU BRING YOUR PETS
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING OR CANDLES!
No parties or events can be held at the property. We live around the corner so we do check
Check out: put dirty sheets and towels in tub (leave decorative bedding alone), take out all the trash, leave dirty dishes running in the dish washer
Please sweep or vacuum excess sand

Important information

You need to know

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 first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number SLP10946

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Newport Pier and Huntington Beach Pier are worth checking out if an activity 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 Fairgrounds and Balboa Fun Zone are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Newport Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Balboa Pier - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Fashion Island - 8 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 19 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Al Cappucino - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Topside Roof Deck - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Zabb Thai Cuisine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Alley Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage by the Beach...Steps to the Sand pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage by the Beach...Steps to the Sand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage by the Beach...Steps to the Sand?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage by the Beach...Steps to the Sand located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Pier. Hoag Hospital and Balboa Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful and clean, and contained everything we could possibly need to enjoy our stay. The hosts were friendly and responsive and worked with us well to ensure a smooth check in despite a delayed flight and later check in than anticipated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H.

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

Great stay

Very clean and cute place!! Would book again for sure. Great communication with owners as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy p.

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

Great beach stay

So close to Newport Beach Completely updated condo Clean and comfy Many pantry staples available Enjoyed everything, had a great stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Great little weekend getaway

Great spot for a beach vacation. Cute little beach house and easy to walk around. Easy check in and communication with the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfec
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Amazing

Great hosts and great location. Alex and Mark we’re very accommodating and were available for communication throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

CINDY A.

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

Everything was great!

The vrbo was as advertised. No suprises. The owners were very responsive and helpful. They did a wonderful job asnwering questions. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

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

Annual beach trip

Amazing! I have been going to Newport for years and this by far was the nicest place I have ever stayed. So clean and everything you could possibly need for relaxing and comfort!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brady L.

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

Amazing house near the beach

Everything was perfect, super clean and just as the listing said. Communication was superb and they were willing to answer a lot of questions about the area. You can’t beat the proximity to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

robin c.

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

Cottage beach house

We loved this beach cottage!! It was perfect for our family and it had everything we needed!! Very clean and updated!! Would definitely stay here again!! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

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

Great little place very close to the beach.

The place was SPOTLESS. Beds and linens were clean and comfy. Kitchen was perfectly stocked. Only missing a coffee grinder and beach towels. Bikes were pretty crusty. The other beach stuff was great. The patio was darling with a bbq. Very short walk to the beach. And what a beach!!! Parking was tough. Mark gave very good directions. Lovely little place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hillari S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, hosts were very communicative!! We had a great time in Newport Beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the beach, quick walk just a block down the road. The main road didn’t bother us at all noise wise. Cute little place just as the pictures show. The garage is great, so nice to have a place to park since when we were there it was very hard to find a street spot. No issues. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was nicely outfitted with all the conveniences needed. Close to beach, boardwalk, stores and restaurants. A great place for family vacations.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amethyst L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friend property one block from the beach. Loved being able to sit on the outside patio for meals. Excellent location and hosts were great with follow ups when we had questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BradyLyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable place, clean and excellent price! Great beach toys stuff for the kids. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stay here every year and always love it! The hosts are wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa O.

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

Perfect!

Great location, well equipped, safe neighborhood, clean and in good condition. I was able to easily park a small SUV in the garage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little condo. Very well take care of and updated. It has everything you need for an easy beach stay. It’s comfortable ans clean! Close to the sand, the store and several eateries. We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

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

We had a great stay!

Location was amazing and the house was well taken care of, pictures show exactly what you get.Communication with property managers was very good- we had to contact a few times while there and immediately heard back. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Great spot steps from the beach

Updated and cozy two bedroom apartment. Had everything we needed for our stay. Location on the main drag could be busy and noisy. Good restaurants and shopping nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

The-Khai L.

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

Fishing holiday

Great stay! Close to beach and fishing trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

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

Great location and property!

Excellent location, and the house was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Excellent Family stay in Newport Beach

We visited Disneyland our first day in town so we did not get to the property until well after dark. However the check-in instructions provided by the host allowed us to access the property quickly and easily regardless of the late hour The location is only a 3 minute walk to the beach so we spent much of our time there using the beach chairs, towels and toys available at the property. The cottage is located close to a grocery and restaurants which made meals easy to manage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and appreciated the open communications with our host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailee B.

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

Listing doesn’t do this house justice.

This was such a cute place to stay, the listing pictures don’t do the house justice. Everything was clean and well maintained. It was also very kid friendly. The house is close to the beach, our 6 year old and 2 year old twins had no problem walking by themselves there and back, so we didn’t need to carry them or bring the stroller. Alex and Mark are lovely and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Alexandra and Mark McClory

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For us Newport Beach is home. We had our first date at Charlie's Chili on the Newport Beach Pier. I grew up in Mission Viejo, so Newport was my backyard on the weekends. I loved coming down here and riding bikes and staying on the beach to finish off our day with a beautiful sunset. After college in San Francisco, I moved back, and made Newport my home.
My husband, Mark, originally from Scotland, moved to Newport from Chicago in 2004, after we dated long distance for 4 years! Needless to say he fell in love with Newport in a heart beat. The rental was our first home. We lived upstairs while renting the downstairs and later moved to a lovely neighborhood right around the corner.
We now love hosting and meeting the families that come and stay at our lovely place

Languages:

English, German, Spanish