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Great Family Spot w/ AC, Walk to Beach, Parking, Huge Private Patio w/BBQ, Two Private Cottages

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Plenty of seating out front and nice gated area for the little ones to play in!
If you really wanted to, you can enjoy the game or the news on the TV from the dining nook.
As you approach the cottage from the street, you notice several classic beach features...patio, dutch doors, low fences.
A mere 2 blocks down the street or 5 minutes away is the beach!  Hey, someone left the gate open!
Family vacations are about being together and this cottage allows that with the front living room, dining area, and main kitchen all connected.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hoag Hospital
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Newport Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back Cottage Pull Out

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Guest Room 2

1 Double Bed

Guest Room 3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Back Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Front Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Great Family Spot w/ AC, Walk to Beach, Parking, Huge Private Patio w/BBQ, Two Private Cottages

Picture a coastal getaway where the sun-kissed charm of Newport Peninsula meets the comfort of home. That's what awaits you at "Twin Tides Retreat". This unique, air-conditioned, twin-cottage setup effortlessly blends vintage allure with modern amenities. Offering a perfect balance between togetherness and solitude, our retreat is just a breezy two-block stroll from the beach. Whether you want to unwind in comfort, enjoy al fresco meals on the patio, or explore local attractions, this family-friendly retreat has got you covered. The brick front patio is inviting, the private courtyard in the middle is a great place to start the day, or swimming, boarding, surfing or sunning on the sand! The unique layout provides a great space for families to enjoy the fun together, but with separate space to relax and un-wind after a day of fun.



SLP 11667/11668



NO PETS: Due to family health issues this property is strictly no-pets, including service animals. We respect that service animals are important to owners, however, their presence in this home is a serious health risk.



The rear cottage is commonly called the parent’s (or grandparent’s) escape. One thing that we love about the property is the central patio between the cottages that serves as a private patio!



Sleeping Arrangements (sleeps 8)

• Master: Queen Bed,(rear cottage)

• Guest Room: Double Bed (front cottage)

• Guest Room: Double Bed (front cottage)

• Activity Room: Sofa Bed (rear cottage)



Living Room

• Large TV (Smart TV)

• Seating for 4



Patios (Front/Back):

• Outdoor Dining for up to 10 People using both patios

• Gas BBQ



Kitchen / Dining

• Both cottages have a kitchen

• Service for 10

• Microwave

• Coffee Maker

• Osmosis Water System



Bathrooms

• Front cottage: shower

• Rear cottage: shower



Linens / Towels

• Included in rental



Beach Items

• Beach Towels

• Beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys



Home Highlights

• Air Conditioning

• Short walk to 32nd Street and Lido Village Shopping Centers (Grocery Store and Dining)

• WI-FI

• BBQ

• Parking (1 car garage mid-size vehicle)

• Hair Dryer / Iron

• Ceiling Fans



Enter the front cottage through a Dutch door to the living area. There is comfortable seating to the left and a large TV. The kitchen has stainless appliances and a small built-in eating nook with seating for four. In the front cottage, the first bedroom down the hallway has a double bed and flat panel TV. The second bedroom to the back of the house has a double bed, a wall-mounted flat panel TV and access to the courtyard. The hall bathroom has a shower. The front cottage is equipped with Air Conditioning.



The rear cottage has an updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances. The hall bathroom has a shower. The living and dining area are in the back with a large brown leather sofa - which converts to a queen bed in the evening – and a high-topped table with seating for two. There is a wall-mounted flat panel TV to keep the kids entertained in the evenings. The rear cottage has Air Conditioning.



The back cottage has one bedroom, upstairs with a queen bed. The bedroom is semi-private; no door at the top of the stairs. The space is open and bright, with a TV, plenty of windows, sky-lights atop the vaulted ceiling and a ceiling fan.



BOTH COTTAGES HAVE AIR CONDITIONING WITH NO ADDITIONAL COSTS.



Our home has two distinct patios for the your family to enjoy. The front patio has dining table with a market umbrella for enjoying sunshine during the summer. The private courtyard between the two cottages has a wood-plank deck and features a patio table with six chairs and an umbrella for shade. The whole family can enjoy meals grilled on the gas BBQ. The outdoor shower is available to rinse away sand before going inside, and the fence has hooks for towels, wetsuits and swim suits.



PARKING: One car parking in a garage, attached to the back cottage

LAUNDRY: There is a stacked washer and dryer in the back bedroom walk-in closet, detergent is provided.



Check-in time: 3:30 p.m. arrival date

Check-out time: 10 a.m. departure date



Locals know the 3-mile-long stretch with the harbor on one side and broad, sandy California beaches on the other as “the Peninsula.” The Balboa Peninsula has two piers with views of the shoreline, surfers, and sunbathers spanning for miles. A walk straight down Main Street brings you to the historic Balboa Pavilion, made famous in the 30s and 40s for being the home of Big Band era legends Count Basie and Benny Goodman.



Explore the Peninsula on two-wheels or by foot via the boardwalk/bike path. The Newport Pier area with shops and local eateries galore is minutes away by bicycle and a 10-15-minute walk. Visit Seaside Donuts, Jane’s Corndogs, Dory Deli. Breakfast at Charlie’s Chili are musts for locals and out-of-towners. Within walking distance at 32nd Street is a Pavilions grocery store. Chihuahua, Palmiyra, and Sancho’s serve up tacos, burritos and more. Gina’s offers pizza and pasta for the whole family. Around the corner on Newport Boulevard there are several restaurants to try. The newly renovated Lido Marina Village with high-end restaurants and boutiques is within walking distance.



Please note that our properties may have electronic devices installed such as electronic locks, front door cameras, or noise monitors.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you are departing on a Sunday or Monday, please take the trash bins to the alley for trash pick-up day (Monday morning)
Please turn off both AC / Heaters
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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
Property Registration Number SLP11667

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 natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Orange County Great Park. Orange County Fairgrounds and Newport Harbor Nautical Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing, surfing/body boarding and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Newport Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balboa Pier - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Fashion Island - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 19 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Herst Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chihuahua Cerveza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Malarky's Irish Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Palmilla Cocina Y Tequila - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Family Spot w/ AC, Walk to Beach, Parking, Huge Private Patio w/BBQ, Two Private Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Family Spot w/ AC, Walk to Beach, Parking, Huge Private Patio w/BBQ, Two Private Cottages?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Family Spot w/ AC, Walk to Beach, Parking, Huge Private Patio w/BBQ, Two Private Cottages?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Family Spot w/ AC, Walk to Beach, Parking, Huge Private Patio w/BBQ, Two Private Cottages located?

Nestled on the beach, this Balboa Peninsula holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Pier. Mother’s Beach and Hoag Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unit seems tired and needs repair and upgrades. It was very clean and we had a very nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

5 star vacation!

The cottages at Newport Beach were very clean and everything we needed for a fun and comfortable stay was provided. Close to beach and close to stores and restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Great location and very clean

We had a wonderful time. The house was beautiful and very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Such an adorable house!

My family and I had a wonderful weekend in this house not was my first time renting a vacation home and everything was wonderful!
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10/10 Excellent

Best Vacation Experience in California!

My family has just spent our 12th year at this particular itrip property. Itrip has never failed to make our vacation experience the very best in all ways. I commend the staff and manager, Scott Carpenter, for the preparation and cleanliness of the property. Every year my children and grandchildren claim it’s the one thing they all look forward to ALL YEAR! Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

Great stay!

We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania G.

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

Perfect Beach Rental for families

Our multi generational group loved this rental. The location was special- walking distance to the beach, a grocery store, great SoCal restaurants and shopping. The layout gave us lots of room to spread out, but also allowed us to gather together. It was a perfect beach vacation and we didn’t want to check out!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

Wonderful Stay

We stayed with familt in this wonderfully located, perfectly appointed, and absolutely spotless little place! Everything was described well and more. We will stay again, and our host was so responsive with any questions. Awesome spring break place⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Awesome Place

This is a great place. It was clean and comfortable. Location was perfect.....walking distance to beach and shopping center. Highly recommend this house (two of them).

10/10 Excellent

martha w.

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

A week relaxing in a wonderful place!!

The property was more than adequate for our family. It had all the bedrooms and spacious rooms that we could want. Great patios for enjoying meals. Great kitchen with all the nice dishes and tools to cook with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Charm and Location

Came into town for my brother's wedding and absolutely adored this sweet little beach cottage. It was perfect for our needs and I already miss it. It is so well appointed, clean and so cozy. And it is right next to the beach! I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and need to find a reason to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Wafa A.

Scott was the absolute best host we've ever dealt with.

Scott was the absolute best host we've ever dealt with. The home was very clean, close to a grocery store, and just a short walk to the beach. We enjoyed spending time on the private patio. The outside shower was perfection! Would definitely stay here again or at any of Scott's properties.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Absolutely Awesome

Scott was a pleasure to deal with. We stayed in a fabulous property with two cottages about a 2 minute walk to the beach. The property had everything we needed. It could not have been in a better location because we were also walking distance from a great selection of restaurants and stores. Very comfortable beds and I was lucky enough to sleep in the room with the surfboard! I highly suggest it and can’t wait to book it for next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Great stay in the perfect location!

We rent a house on the peninsula in Newport at least once a year and this house might be my favorite. I loved having the two cottages with ample patio space. The property was clean and up to date which is hard to find in Newport in that price range. We also loved the location. It was walking distance to the perfect stretch of beach, the grocery store and tons of restaurants. There were just a few small issues and Scott was immediately responsive. Also, we couldn't park in the garage with the door closed, it was just too tight. That was the only negative. We did find room on the street most of the time though. We would definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Happiest Place On Earth!

Some people say Disneyland is the Happiest Place On Earth, but I disagree! It's really the Newport Penninsula - at my vacation home rented through iTrip. My family has rented 2 houses on the same property for the past 3 years. ITrip employees are really at the top of the vacation rental game. They are very well organized from the innitial contract to the move-out instructions, and have been available to me whenever I've had questions. This is all you couldl ask for in a vacation rental company. They are efficient, curtious and reliable. They make a vacation -- a Real Vacation. I look forward to many more wonderful vacations with iTrip!

10/10 Excellent

Steven O.

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

Great last minute vacation stay

My family booked a short notice stay at this property and it was an overall great vacation experience. The beach house was very clean and we enjoyed the short two-block proximity to the beach. The price was also very reasonable when compared to similar properties in the area which were more expensive. The host Scott was very helpful and was easily reachable when we needed help setting up the air conditioning. This house slept a family of six very comfortably although I don't think the description was completely accurate as I didn't see the second double bed as described in the listing. There were two pull-out sofa beds but at least one of them didn't work. Still, overall five stars as we were more than satisfied with the house and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolynn H.

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

Fully Stocked and a Great Location

This house had everything that we needed including a portable crib and high chair for my grand daughter. The kitchen was fully stocked and with the two cottages you have two refrigerators, 2 ovens and 2 coffee makers (one uses a cone filter and one a flat-bottomed filter). It's a short walk to the beach and lots of restaurants and a grocery store. The house is in a nice neighborhood and we had no issues finding street parking (we drove a Ford expedition which was too big for the garage). The garage is a standard size one car garage and I think anything except the biggest cars would fit. Inside living spaces aren't large but we spent all of our time outside on the front patio or center courtyard. The air conditioning was much appreciated and worked great to keep the cottages cool. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianna B.

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

Short walk to the beach, super clean, and comfortable!

We loved our week in Newport Beach at this property. We are a family of five so the setup was great with a separate space for our teens (back cottage) and the rest of us together (front cottage). Great location, short walk to Lido shops and restaurants one way, and about a 10 minute walk to the pier and Crab Cooker in the opposite direction. The beach was about a 3 minute walk and we set up each day off 35th Street and the boardwalk. The house came stocked with everything you need for a day of fun: chairs, umbrella, toys and boogie boards. Beach towels were a bit small but got the job done. The outdoor shower was a huge plus! The cottages are small on actual living space, but we took advantage of the front and back patios for coffee and meals. The interior was so clean and comfortable with lots of charm. Nice beds, dishware, and appliances. One of the nicest streets from a neighborhood stand point, the tenants next door all seemed like full time regulars. No loud parties or gatherings, which can by typical. One thing to make sure is the size of your car for the garage. We luckily rented a midsize and I don't think anything larger would have fit. Great stay and would definitely visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

oscar o.

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

What a fun stay

It was a fun stay. The house was clean and amazingly prepared. I kinda wished they had a king bed upstairs, but that's just my preference. All in all great place to stay when visiting Newport Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Outstanding Place!

Rarely do I say a place is outstanding, but this place is just great. First off, super clean, maybe one of the cleanest rentals I've ever stayed in. The place is unique with two cottages to say the least.....good for families because everyone has space. Nice that they have some beach amenities for people to use.
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10/10 Excellent

David

Newport Beach

The home was beautiful and in a great location.
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10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

Relaxing Vacation -

My family really enjoyed our stay in Newport Beach, an old fashion beach vacation. 2 blocks from the beach and a nice Store with a Starbucks, and close to many eating choices, etc. A Very convenient location. The teenagers were in the back house with us up front. That made it very nice. Two fantastic outdoor spaces, with seating, we spent a lot of time in both areas. The house was clean and recently redone. Had every thing you needed. Nice grill. outdoor shower. Beach stuff. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan O., Oakland, California

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

Amazing stay by the beach!

My family and I rented this home for a week. We had a wonderful time being together and enjoying the lovely property and neighborhood. This location is really the best. On the days we spent a lot of time at the house, we loved just sitting out on the front porch, or hanging in the patio in the back grilling, chilling, and having some drinks. We did a fair amount of cooking, so it was nice that the kitchen was stocked really well too. The home is just a few minutes walk to the beach, and we loved spending parts of each day there as well. Plus, being in close walking distance to so many stores and restaurants made it that much sweeter. One thing we really had trouble with was parking- the garage was super tiny for my small SUV and I was too scared to park in it so had my husband do it. And the first day we checked in on a Saturday, the rest of my family had a really hard time finding street parking. The only other thing we disliked was that the back house bathroom is extremely tiny. Like as big as an airplane bathroom.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Wonderful Cottage

We enjoyed the cottage greatly. It’s charming and very clean and the location is excellent. We were able to walk to the beach and Lido Village with our kids. As as the description says, the property consists of two cottages, which required my husband to sleep in the second cottage, while the kids and I were in the front one but it worked for us. The property was very well stocked with everything and made our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margo I.

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

Perfect spot for Newport vacation

What a fantastic stay we had at this property. The location was perfect, close to the beach, close to great restaurants, grocery store, and more. Home was super clean, very comfortable beds. Having both front and back patio space was perfect. The back cottage is lovely and provides privacy while the main house is conveniently set up. Scott the owner of the property was accessible and very helpful. Neighbors were friendly, couldn’t avast for a better vacation spot hope to return sometime soon soon
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

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