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A Cut Above, Walk to it ALL, CLEAN, AC, Grill, WIFI

Holiday home with kitchen, near Newport Pier

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View from kitchen. Large window w/privacy shade. Comfy couch, fan, air cond.
The Beach on 29th Street - one short block away. Clean and calm water.
Living and dining area. Pull out high-end couch. Slip covers washed frequently.
Dishwasher, coffee maker, dishes, and cookware. Custom art by local artist.
Kitchen contains essentials to cook a full meal. Salt, pepper & sugar too.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 269.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A Cut Above, Walk to it ALL, CLEAN, AC, Grill, WIFI

If you are looking for a clean and upscale vacation living environment with quality furnishings/decor and exceptional hosts, you have found YOUR Newport place. Grab your favorite beach pal and come stay with us. We are within close walking distance to the beach, store, a variety of restaurants/pubs and a host of coastal activities such as paddle boarding, bay cruises, fishing and whale watching. We provide quiet air conditioning, clean upscale grill, Apple Streaming tv, wifi, beach towels/chairs, cooler and umbrella.

Our goal and commitment to you is value and exemplary service; after all, this is what we expect when we travel. This is our second VRBO - sits upstairs, in back of our first (VRBO # 457086) which we have enjoyed renting on VRBO since 2013. Read our impressive reviews! We pride ourselves in providing exceptional service to our guests - personal touches that chain establishments just can't offer. Also, we are on-site to ensure your needs are addressed timely and satisfactorily.

Airy one-bedroom with state-of-the-art air treatment, full kitchen, designer 3/4 bath; stocked with fresh linens, small appliances and everything you need to enjoy the beach such as towels, chairs and umbrella.
Close proximity to all things Newport. A short walk to the beach, market, ATM, dry cleaner, nail shop, pubs and restaurants.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
This unit is designed for two adults. Please do not entertain visitors without PRIOR approval from John or Kimberlee, the on-site owners/VRBO Hosts.
We do not permit our guests to have overnight visitors.
No smoking anywhere on the property.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number SLP13473

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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bren Events Center or Festival Amphitheatre. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Newport Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balboa Pier - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Fashion Island - 7 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cassidy's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chihuahua Cerveza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Laventina's Big Cheese Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Malarky's Irish Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Palmilla Cocina Y Tequila - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Cut Above, Walk to it ALL, CLEAN, AC, Grill, WIFI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Cut Above, Walk to it ALL, CLEAN, AC, Grill, WIFI?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at A Cut Above, Walk to it ALL, CLEAN, AC, Grill, WIFI?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Cut Above, Walk to it ALL, CLEAN, AC, Grill, WIFI?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A Cut Above, Walk to it ALL, CLEAN, AC, Grill, WIFI located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Pier. Mother’s Beach and Hoag Hospital are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 102 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This gem of a place is in a phenomenal location to get everywhere on the Balboa Peninsula. Stayed three nights in mid-September and the weather was perfect. Having two bikes available allowed us to optimize what we saw and where we went, from the beach to Lido Village to the Fun Zone to restaurants beachy or high-end. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great place!

We enjoyed our stay. Place is beautiful and very clean. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg R.

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

Great find

Nicely appointed with lots of creature comforts included. Will definitely stay again. A gem!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

Perfect beach getaway

This is the perfect spot for you to enjoy the beach and be within walking distance to great food and bars! Not to mention John and Kimberlee were the best hosts. They saved us a parking spot in front of the house, helped us with the grill and gave us great tips for local spots to check out. We really loved our stay and would recommend this spot to anyone looking for a beautiful spot near the beach to unwind and enjoy the neighborhood.
Adorable and comfortable apartment stay
Cute details of the place
Beautiful beach views only a block away
Newport Beach Pier a close walk from the place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

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

Simply fantastic!

Everything was just as advertised- perfect getaway with amazing location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannonbowers@yahoo.com s.

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

Perfect Get-Away

Location of the property was perfect! The home was cozy and very comfortable. The owner, John, was responsive and helpful. Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dick R.

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

Great Getaway in Newport Beach

This is a beautifully decorated and extremely clean property that is 1 block from the beach, and easy walking to area bars and restaurants. John and Kimberlee were great hosts and provide bikes, cooler, beach chairs & towels that we took full advantage of and made for a fun beach getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Wonderful!

Fantastic all around!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

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

Beautiful condo!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. John and Kimberlee were A+++ super hosts. They added all the little touches that make it feel like home. The condo is furnished with everything you could possibly need. The bed is very comfy. You are literally two blocks from Newport Beach and the beautiful sunsets. Thank you for such a nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L., San Francisco

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

Wonderful Newport Cottage

My daughter & I had a wonderful stay in this beautifully decorated cottage. All of the amenities were well thought out and made for a pleasant visit. John & his wife were super nice and very helpful with saving us a parking space out front and providing beach chairs & an umbrella. The location is also super and centrally located to all things in Newport. We look forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

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

Great Vacation Rental

House is exactly where you want to be in Newport Beach. Just steps away from ocean and short walking distance to grocery store and restaurants. The hosts are fantastic! Rental is up to date and very comfortable. Especially the bed. I highly recommend this vacation rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Beach dream

The property was exactly as described. Very comfortable and well appointed. We lacked for nothing. The hosts live on-site and were very helpful and gave excellent recommendations of local restaurants. They ensured we had parking in front of the rental, giving us their spot. John and Kimberlee made the stay even more pleasant. We will definitely stay here in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benoit S.

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

Just perfect !

We had a wonderful time and the owners are very generous and kind. The place was beautiful and very clean and the location is really good, very close to the beach and everything you need is a walking distance away. Thank you very much Kim & John !!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Awesome!

Great location, very beautiful and quiet place. The attention to detail was amazing. Fully stocked and comfortable. This place does not deserve the 6/10 rating that was given by a previous tenant. This deserves a 10/10 all the way!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy d., Scottsdale

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good location

Good location and property is cute, HOWEVER, owners lived down stairs. Host is always walking around. Patio is a shared space with them so if you want to sit outside and have your morning coffee, there is no privacy. The host called and texted me everyday of our trip asking what we were doing. If there were any other properties available during the time we were there, I would have moved to another place despite already paying for the rental for the week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute beach house getaway! Very clean and love the beach decor. We had everything we needed for beach days. Bikes for cruising, chairs and umbrella, towels, coolers for packing a lunch and snacks. And the location is perfect! Just a short walk to beach, the pier, restaurants, and shops! Definitely our new getaway place! Our hosts were very accommodating and great communicators!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BROOKE O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend! My boyfriend and I have stayed here three times now and always wish we had booked a longer stay! The location is so walkable, the hosts are so friendly and accommodating, and always keep the entire property in excellent condition and truly go above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience. We really love having access to the beach chairs, towels, coolers, and bikes provided at the property as an added bonus. The unit is always super clean and we love how beachy and well decorated it is. Can’t wait to book our next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Cut Above is exactly what this property is. Everything from the linens to the artwork is quality! If you choose to stay home and cook dinner, they have got you covered, great grill and well-appointed kitchen.The location is great, and we could walk everywhere. Over the years we have stayed in many rental properties, and this one is really up there with the best. I had my own VRBO property in the Florida Keys for many years and know very well what it takes to maintain it, Kimberly and John have nailed it!! My only regret is that they were not on property during our visit, so we did not get to meet them. On our next trip to NPB we now know exactly where we will be staying, thanks for sharing it with us.Tina and Alberto
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, location and hosts. Unit has everything you will need very comfortable bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly D.

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

Highly recommended!

Extremely clean!Short walk to the beach- saw dolphins every day!This place had everything we needed and more!Quiet upstairs unit in the back-Great communication with hosts.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina F.

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

Wonderful all around

Property VERY clean, 100% accurate description, owners very available and helpful, couldn’t recommend more!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

A Cut Above

We stayed at “A Cut Above” September 13th-16th, 2024 We were celebrating our Wedding Anniversary. If you have a booking with John and Kimberlee coming up, you should be really excited!!! I knew our stay was going to be good because of the reviews. I just had no idea it was going to be AMAZING!! This beautiful beach bungalow built in the 1920’s is more charming than the pictures show. The architecture is romantic with it’s vaulted ceiling, white planks and dark wood beams. Every room was thoughtfully planned to make you feel at home. There is art throughout the bungalow made by local artists. Paintings, blown glass and carved wood perfectly elucidate the Newport Beach life. We parked our car and never moved it until we went home. Everything you need is within walking distance! The bed was so comfortable. There are 4 pillows, all different, so you can sleep on the one that suits your needs. It is a short walk to the beach! We spent time at the beach watching dolphins spouting, breaching the surf, and feeding right offshore every day we were there. In the evenings, we saw stunning sunsets! When you meet John and Kimberlee you will know what I am going to say is true. They are warm and welcoming and make you feel like you have always known them. If there were more people in this world like these two the world would be a better place for sure! ‘A Cut Above” is an appropriate name for this wonderful beach bungalow! Judy and David Horstman
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

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

Perfect getaway

We had the most amazing time staying here at the cottage, it was perfect for us! The location was so close to the beach and walking distance to many cool places on the pier. The kindness and generosity of the hosts was also so appreciated as they helped us with parking and also greeted us when we arrived. The unit was gorgeous and really fit all our needs. Cant wait to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

BROOKE O.

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

Wonderful!

Wonderful property. We had a fantastic time, everything is so walkable and the amenities the hosts provide are so nice! The hosts are so kind and accommodating! This was our second time staying at this property and we highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Great Stay in Newport Beach

Lovely apartment. Nice decor with everything you need, with a few extra touches such as coffee and shampoo etc. John and Kimberlee were very welcoming and couldn't do enough to help us, nothing was too much trouble. Central location, convenient for shops, bars, supermarket and most importantly the beach. Really happy stay, we'll be back. Andrew & Gaynor - from England.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kimberlee Vandenakker

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Owners are on site and here to make your stay everything you expect and more! The property is in the Peter H. Swanberg Trust and has a rich history of romance and family. We are very easy to work with and offer a more personalized experience. Ask and we will see if we can make it happen. We have provided transportation to and from the airport, arranged for flowers and champagne, provided everything from needle and thread to a place for the grooms to hang out while the bride was at the church primping for her big day.

Why they chose this property

Friendly and clean ocean water - and pristine beach within close proximity to everything Newport is known for - relaxed fun in the sun and cool breezes!

What makes this property unique

Clean and upscale décor. The property shows pride of ownership and every detail is carefully planned for guest comfort and enjoyment.

Languages:

English

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