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501 E bay | High End Luxury Near The Bay & Beach

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Upper deck, firepit, bar, and outdoor Tv
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Game Area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

About this property

501 E bay | High End Luxury Near The Bay & Beach

Summary:

This 5 bedroom 5 bath home, exquisitely designed and masterfully constructed, offers a serene, discreet enclave from which to enjoy the shopping, dining and activities of Balboa Peninsula and the Newport Harbor.



The Space:

501 E Bay is professionally managed by Newport Beach Vacation Properties. This spectacular 5 bedroom, 5 bath home, is exquisitely designed and masterfully constructed. It offers a serene, discreet enclave from which to enjoy the shopping, dining and activities of Balboa Peninsula and the Newport Harbor, as well as nearby attractions in Orange County.



The ground floor offers two master bedrooms and a third bed and bath, as well as a pool table, video games and multiple large screen TVs. The second floor has a master suite and a fifth bedroom with a bunk bed. In all, the home offers two king sized beds, two queen sized beds and one bunk bed, with a twin and a full.



Upstairs, the kitchen and living area are an open space, linked to the upper patio, which creates an inviting venue for events. The upstairs patio is a spacious delight for entertaining, complete with lounge furniture, BBQ range and televisions.



There is sufficient parking for three vehicles: two in the garage and one on the carport. Located just a block from the Balboa Island ferry and the Balboa Village, and two blocks from the Balboa Pier, travelers find themselves within easy walking distance of shopping, dining and activities.



SLP12461



Other Things to Note:

-10 pm noise curfew ordinance Strictly enforced by Newport Beach Police

-Must be 26 or older to book

-Must provide your email and be able to access our company online portal for house info.

-No parties or gatherings.

-We try our best to keep updated on remodels/construction happening around our vacation units. However, construction can pop up anytime in the City of Newport Beach without notice. N.B.V.P is not responsible and will not issue refunds due to neighboring construction.



Interaction with Guests:

I give my guests space but am available when needed

We are available at any time to answer any questions or service the property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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
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Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number SLP12461
Property # 9515624
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 fire extinguisher
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 in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Fashion Island and Main Street 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 Huntington Beach Beaches. Orange County Fair and Events Center and Newport Harbor Nautical Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Newport Harbor Nautical Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 24 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 501 E bay | High End Luxury Near The Bay & Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 501 E bay | High End Luxury Near The Bay & Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 501 E bay | High End Luxury Near The Bay & Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 501 E bay | High End Luxury Near The Bay & Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 501 E bay | High End Luxury Near The Bay & Beach located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this holiday home is steps away from Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and Balboa Fun Zone. Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 43 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rented for relatives coming to stay. We live across the street from this property. Worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christie f.

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

Beautiful Stay

Perfect spot to celebrate our family Thanksgiving!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2024
Thank you for your review, Christie! We are so glad we were able to provide the perfect home for the holidays for you and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Wedding Trip

Great place for family.vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2024
Thanks for the review William! Hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

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

Beautiful home

Great experience from booking through the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin L.

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

Unbelievable Space

Truly a magnificent house. Easy to get in and out of, fantastic location, unreal price. Very thankful to have gotten to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2025
Thank you for the review, Stewart! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the home & it's perks. We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yearly vacay

The property was fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2022
Tim, We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and loved the home. NBVP Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yifat A.

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

Very nice house

Perfect location, very nice house
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
We're so happy you enjoyed your trip and your rental. Thanks! - NBVP Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristen r.

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

Balboa peninsula

Great location and perfect for a family of five. My family along with my parents loved the house. Great room on the bottom for people to gather as well as the patio.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mona V.

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

Beautiful home

The house was beautiful. Well stocked in the kitchen, the beds were so comfortable. The kitchen had all high end appliances. We enjoyed the beautiful patio so very much, eating breakfast outside was so nice. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

bitsy c.

Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was awesome and would stay there again!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2022
Hi John, We're so happy you enjoyed your vacation on Balboa Peninsula and look forward to having you back! Thanks - NBVP Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHELLY L.

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

Amazing Vacation Rental and Amazing Location!!

Rental is just like the pictures. Great location by the Balboa Ferry and just a block from the beach. Patio is amazing! Best rental we have rented in Balboa/Newport!! Highly recommend!!! 11/10
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 February 2023
Shelly, We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to having you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Balboa Beauty!!

Loved it and will book it again next year. only wish is to have laundry soap on site. We only did one load but didn't have any soap.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2024
Thank you for your review, Mike! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay. We are so sorry there was no detergent pods! We would've been more than happy to drop some off, but we are happy this didn't effect your experience. We hope to host you again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

JIM D.

Great family getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family spent Thanksgiving week in the house. It was perfect for 6 adults and 3 young children. Great location . Close to everything.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 December 2022
Jim, We're glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to having you back again soon. NBVP Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

One of the BEST!

I have stayed in lots of VRBO rentals, and this is one of the best. Great indoor/outdoor living with an unbelievable outdoor and indoor kitchen. Entertainment for the whole family with a pool table and big screen TVs everywhere. Great contemporary decor, comfortable bedrooms, nice bathrooms for everyone. High-end kitchen is really well stocked as well. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Great Home and Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental really worked out well for our group of 11. Can't beat the location and the home is very well maintained. Management was very responsive.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2022
Tom, We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and loved the home. We hope to have you back again soon. NBVP Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

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

Balboa gem

Beautiful home in a perfect location. Easily handled our group of 10 people, and the outdoor deck/seating area was the perfect way to relax and unwind in the evening. Had an issue with a leaking toilet when we first arrived, but the host was very responsive in getting it fixed in a timely manner. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Incredible fun Place

Everything was great. Only issue was figuring out the electronics, lights, heating and Air. However it was probably because we are all in our 60s celebrating our 45th HS Reunion. I bet all our kids could figured it out in 2 seconds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2024
Thank you for your review, Robert! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We do apologize with how techy the home can be & we hope it wasn't too big of an issue! We hope to host you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Great Family House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had such a wonderful time at our rental. It was so close to both the beach and the fun zone/ferry. We had plenty of room for our 3 families with kids and spent most of our time out of the house or on the deck. Would stay for the location and the house again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Peninsula Gem

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful and modern house. Super cool party house with a great lay out. I would definitely stay here again. It is located in a quieter location on the peninsula. Easy bike ride to the two piers.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2021
Hi Mike, We're so glad you had a wonderful stay on Balboa Peninsula. - NBVP Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Pretty close to perfection

Owner went the extra mile to assure this place has almost everything needed to add to our comfort. We loved the back patio the most sitting around the gas fireplace listening to the surround sound music. Location is very convenient, but it is in an area which is noisy on Friday and Saturday nights. Fortunately, you can’t hear any of it from the ground floor and closing the windows in the upstairs solves that problem. Overall, highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you for your review Sean! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and the location! We would love to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

AC problem

Only negative was an undersized AC system. Difficult to get upstairs living room and bedrooms cool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Leah D.

Great Gathering Space and Good Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was great for our family of 10....4 couples and two toddlers. The separate living areas upstairs, outside and downstairs were really nice for a large group to spread out. We thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor/patio area, and although it needed an extra cleaning before we could use it, the management company was very responsive and the worker did a fantastic job completely cleaning the area. Also, the beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of seating in all the living areas. A couple of details that made this stay a success was 1) the private patio on the second floor, 2) the close proximity to the ferry to Balboa Island. I would recommend this to other larger families or groups.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2022
Leah, We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and loved the home. We hope to have you back again soon. NBVP Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shellie H.

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

Perfect Central Location

Pros: Perfect location between Fun Zone and beach. Upstairs patio was phenom for relaxing, bbq'ing, etc. Fire feature was great! 3 master bedrooms was great for the adults and 2 additional bedrooms for kids with separate bathrooms. 5 total full bathrooms was great to have after beach time. Kitchen had all the necessities (minus a good can opener). The floorplan was great for adults upstairs and teens downstairs. ;-) There was enough space that no one felt crowded. A washing machine and dryer upstairs and downstairs was also super useful. Finally, the property management checked in several times and was communicative. Areas for improvement: There were only 4 rolls of toilet paper for 5 bathrooms for a 5 night reservation for 11 people. Additionally, there was one roll of paper towels upstairs, one downstairs, and 2 dishrags in the whole house. I would expect more for the price and number of days reserved. Also, for the price, I would expect more and higher quality towels. The towels were cheap and super worn. Still a five star review, just suggestions for an improved stay. Would definitely stay again!! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Shellie, we appreciate your detailed feedback on your stay at one of our homes! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the location, amenities, and layout of the property. Thank you for your suggestions to enhance future stays, we will certainly take them into account to provide an even better experience. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic stay!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Geoff H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Could not have been much worse...

We stayed for a long weekend, and the visit started with no hot water. Property management company did not ever fix the issue and we had to take showers at relatives houses for the weekend. Then there was the flood. Two of the five bedrooms completely flooded from lack of proper drainage off the decks. The master had a half inch of water on the floor and we spent one day trying to clean up and then washing all our cloths that were in floating by the time we got back and found the flood. The property manager after finding out, asked if we needed "more towels". They finally send folks over to finish cleaning up after about 6 hours. Half the TVs did not work. The sad part was that the location could have been perfect for a great long weekend. We take a trip for a long weekend every month and this was by far the worst place that we have ever stayed since we started using VRBO several years back..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 February 2023
Geoff, We are sorry your stay was not up to expectations and we can understand your frustration over the weekend. Unfortunately, with the extreme weather we had there were some unanticipated issues with the deck drain and the outlet for the water heater being exposed to the weather. We appreciate your flexibility and help during your stay, and understand that this was not the best experience. - NBVP
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Anne Marie R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Flies

I rented this house for the location which was perfect. However the patio had an excessive amount of bugs flying around. We could not sit outside on the patio nor leave the sliding doors open to the house.We had flown in and upon arrival discovered the huge amount of flies & called property management .I was told that someone would call me back immediately. That didn’t happen.I never heard from anyone and the next morning tried again with calls as well as emails,In the meantime I ordered fly spray,etI then received a call back from the property manager. I was told they had 1,000 check ins that day but would send someone out to view the situation. By then one of my grandson had discovered that in one of the drawers on the outside patio that bug bait had spilt and it was attracting flies.Again having flown in and not having a car I had to door dash a delivery of products to clean up the fly bait.Finally the property management handyman showed up. He asked me why I wasn’t using the fans and proceeded to set them up on the patio.I asked him how would I know to do do this ? He said that because of the location near the restaurants that there was a problem with flies. This was the reason why there were discarded fly traps everywhere and someone intentionally put bait in draws to attracted even more flies. Maybe previous renter?We used the fans for our entire stay . We were told handyman would return. Never heard back from anyone.Such a big disappointment .
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

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