2min Walk to the Beach, A/C, Beach Cruisers, Tesla charger, 100+ 5 Star reviews.
House in Balboa Peninsula, CA
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
Put down your suitcase and grab your beach towels for a 2 minute walk to the beach!
This newly renovated, downstairs duplex/condo is the perfect hideaway for family and friends. It is nestled between the ocean and the bay! Every AMENITY has ben provided from a fully stocked kitchen, towels, bedding, washer/dryer, air condition, SMART TV'S, grill, beach towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, surfboard, 4 adult beach bikes & more! This highly desirable location puts you right in walking distance to the heart of Newport's pier, beach, shops, restaurants, bars, and entertainment. You could park your car and never have to start it until your paradise vacation ends.
This newly renovated, downstairs duplex/condo is the perfect hideaway for family and friends. It is nestled between the ocean and the bay! Every AMENITY has ben provided from a fully stocked kitchen, towels, bedding, washer/dryer, air condition, SMART TV'S, grill, beach towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, surfboard, 4 adult beach bikes & more! This highly desirable location puts you right in walking distance to the heart of Newport's pier, beach, shops, restaurants, bars, and entertainment. You could park your car and never have to start it until your paradise vacation ends.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Balboa Peninsula, CA
$$$$
Reviews
10.0
Lou's place has everything you could ever need, including any beach item you can imagine. What a beautiful and convenient location--to the beach, shops, restaurants, etc. Very clean and organized. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
10.0
My husband and I stayed here for a month -- we absolutely loved it! Fantastic location, great property, all the amenities you need and everything within walking distance. Just a block and a half to the beach. Our host, Lou, was beyond compare -- extremely friendly, very responsive and helpful. Would happily stay here again!
10.0
Four of us that meet yearly stayed at Lou’s place in Newport Beach. His home is in a great location, beautifully maintained and super comfortable. We travelled up and down PCH eating at great restaurants, shopping, and enjoying the view of the ocean despite the rainy and cold weather.
6.0
When we got there the owner insisted on meeting us there and then told us the garage code and a tour of the house. He lives directly on top of the kitchen/living room so any noise he was there to complain. First confrontation was him scolding my brother in law for riding his bike with a music speaker, second was pounding on the door at 10:13pm spring break weekend and said neighbors were complaining (him) and asked how many people I had I showed him and it was only 9 (2 were just visiting and did not stay overnight). Then third was him telling my kids friends outside his balcony”I don’t get it? I don’t get it?” We like to dance and sing and play charades. If you don’t like music and laughter then don’t rent your house.
Pros he has a huge snack tray awaiting you.
Garage is filled with bike and beach stuff.
The warden style rental I’ll pass! I paid way too much (over three thousand) to be scolded for dancing and singing
10.0
The house was perfect as described. The floorplan worked great for our family. Lou greeted us right on time and quickly showed us how everything worked. The biggest surprise was just how loaded the garage was. He has at least 2 of every single beach toy you could ever want. The bikes were the most fun, you could be anywhere on them in minutes. Hope to be back very soon. Thanks again Lou!
10.0
Lou met us at check in and gave us a tour of the unit and amenities. We had four adults and three children in our group and the bikes, sand toys, chairs and boogie boards were a wonderful addition to the rental. The beach is very close and an easy 2 min walk from the house. The sunset was beautiful from the comfortable patio couch. There is a Pavillion's grocery store right across the street that was super convenient for preparing family meals. The Hook and Anchor restaurant was close by and had amazing lobster rolls. Parking was easy and directly at the back of the unit. Our stay at Lou's place exceeded our expectations and we would love to return in the future. As fellow hosts with 600 4.95 reviews, we have very high standards and Lou knocked it out of the park.
10.0
Had a great time. Location is amazing, close to everything. Lou was a great host. House was immaculate and well kept. Will definitely be back.
10.0
After a long day of travel from the East Coast, our family was warmly welcomed by Lou personally and we walked into a impeccably clean and organized home. Lou was so kind to show us around. The location is amazing--we walked everywhere! The beach path every morning for coffee and donuts, to the beach to hang out in the sun using all the equipment in the fully stocked garage (seriously, anything you could think of needing is there), across the street to grocery shop, and out to dinner at some amazing restaurants. Lou's home and hospitality certainly made our trip comfortable and enjoyable. I would not hesitate to stay here again if we make our way out west in the future! Highly recommend!!
10.0
Our rental was perfect for our family of 5. Lou and Bella greeted us in the parking lot. Lou spent about an hour and a half showing us the property and all of the amenities. Near the beach, markets and great restaurants.
Thank you Lou!!
10.0
Lou was a wonderful host and has a great home walking distance from the beach. The proximity to the beach, fully equipped rental, spacious rooms, and many beach toys made our vacation top notch. Lou was super communicative and was prompt to answer any questions we had. Would definitely recommend to anyone and look forward to returning!
10.0
We were wanting to spend a few relaxing days at the beach after a few more active days at Disneyland and this was the perfect spot. Less than a two minute walk along a non busy sidewalk to the non crowded beach, the house was well stocked with everything we could need or want to enjoy the area (chairs, umbrellas, coolers, bikes, etc.). The host was very personable and attentive without being overbearing. Highly recommended! Wish we could have stayed longer!
10.0
Fantastic property close to the beach amazing garage full of all the toys and equipment you need to have a great week
10.0
We had an amazing time. The house is in the perfect location. Walking distance to everything including the beach, restaurants, grocery store and other shops. Lou was very nice and walked us through everything. He provides everything needed for a great beach experience and goes above and beyond to accommodate his guests. We will definitely be back. Thank you Lou.
10.0
We met friends from afar for this gorgeous weekend in Newport Beach. The house was as described with three comforfortable bedrooms. The proximity to the beach was perfect and the garage of gear was amazing! We used so many things to make our stay perfect. Lou is a kind and personable host and we were so grateful for his hospitality.
10.0
Stayed for 3 nights, in from Chicago. Lou was a great host that was super accommodating and helped out with everything from restaurant suggestions to bringing in our bags. Location was great - block and a half to the beach and close to restaurants and groceries. Property was clean, comfortable and loaded with everything you could need including a packed garage full of supplies for the beach and wagons to bring them in. Bikes were a great addition and our family took them for a ride down to Ruby’s on the pier. Evenings were cool so we spent it by the fireside after wine on the patio. Lou brought us cookies from a great local place and there was plenty of snacks and everything you’d need in the house. Looking forward to coming back again next year!
10.0
Hands down the best stay in Newport Beach! You won’t regret staying here with friends, family, children or whoever. Lou has you covered on everything, just pack your clothes and make a stop at Ralph’s on the way in if you plan on cooking (there’s a grocery right across the street, but it’s more expensive). We felt as though we were the first people to stay there. A “10”+ for cleanliness! Everything we needed was at our fingertips. Lou has done an amazing job with this property. From all of the fully stocked amenities to his amazing hosting skills. Not to mention the absolutely delicious cookies he brought for us.
We really enjoyed riding the bikes he provided from the fully equipped garage, around Newport and Balboa. I wish we could have stayed longer because there is sooo much to do! The walkability of this property is perfect. Everything we needed in walking distance. The beach is gorgeous and literally right down the street. We also drove to LA to check out the sites, but there is so much more in driving distance to see.
I really can’t say enough, if you are coming to Newport Beach stay here, you won’t regret it!
Thank you Lou, we will definitely be back!
The Heckts
Grapevine, Texas
10.0
Awesome time, place had everything we needed. Check in process was easy and efficient. Owner took care of us and made sure he had what we needed. He even brought out boys cookies and ice cream one night. We will definitely be back
10.0
The unit was clean and well laid out, served our purposes perfectly. In town for a family wedding and appreciated the three full bathrooms. Location is awesome, a block and a half from the beach. Had everything we could possibly need for the house and the beach. Good restaurants within walking distance . Thanks Lou!
10.0
Great spot to relax for a few days after visiting Disney. Very clean and well stocked with snacks.
10.0
Location, location, location!!! Only 45 minutes from LAX, 25 minutes to Disney and most importantly 1.5 minutes to the beach!!
What an amazing experience we had this past week. From the moment we pulled up to meet Lou we knew we made the right choice for our vacation stay. So friendly and the place has everything! Everything you need from fully stocked coffee, treats and all the kitchen basics lots of places miss the mark, Lou has his hospitality on point!
We shared this with another family (7 total) and lots of room, multiple bathrooms never felt need for more room.
Garage full of everything you need to enjoy the beach including bikes to enjoy the boardwalk, games, chairs, wagons to bring it all to the beach. Save tons of money on rentals just on having these items available for out use.
Grocery store, restaurants (Momma D’s Italian know how to treat customers) Chipotle, Starbucks all across the street. Tons of restaurants in walking distance.
Can’t say enough about this place. We have used dozens of rentals over the years and hands down this one has been the best experience to date. We will be back for sure!
Thanks again Lou you truly are the best.
10.0
This property was beautiful and stocked with everything you could ever need! Lou was the best host and even lent us his personal bike while one of the rentals was in the shop. Everything was top of the line and the towels even smelled like fabric softener. Plenty of beach toys, bikes, wagons and even a basket of snacks for us to devour while playing cards at night. We loved the fireplace and used it every day. The location was wonderful! A 2 minute walk to the beach and to lots of coffee shops, restaurants, grocery store and shops. Lou even surprised me with a birthday cake! Truly couldn’t ask for a better rental. Thanks, Lou, for making my birthday trip special!
10.0
The rental itself was perfect, but the location could not be beat. Excellent access to the ocean, bars, and local restaurants. GREAT PLACE!
10.0
Very clean and we'll organized place. Very close to all kinds of restaurants and the beach. Teenager kids had a great time. Beds were all very comfortable with everything we could have possibly needed.
10.0
Relaxing and comfortable. Very clean and well stocked.
10.0
Our girls trip took a turn from the east coast to the west coast due to Hurricane Ian and our property there being damaged. We found Lou’s property online and from booking, to check in and check out, all was wonderful! Lou kept in close contact up until the day we arrived. He greeted us, showed us around the rental and recommended spots for us to explore. The rental was stocked with everything we needed, even snacks for late night movie watching. The walk to the ocean was just over a minute and the area had great shops and restaurants. We are already talking about coming back with our families. Thanks for a great stay!
10.0
What a wonderful host and property. If I needed something I just guessed where I would have put it, and it was there!!
Check in was easy, check out was easy. Close proximity to anywhere you would want to go in the area. The property layout out was great and it was clean and full of all the amenities you would need! Chairs, Umbrellas, Boards, Balls, Paddles, !! Plenty of stuff for kids. Anything you could need is there.
Lou was such a kind and gracious host and kind to my family! You won't go wrong renting this place. The heated water out of the hose on the side of the house was a pleasant surprise when rinsing off beach toys and wetsuit!
Can't thank Lou enough for such a wonderful time!!!!
Thank you Lou!
10.0
My husband, daughter, my parents and I stayed at Lou’s place in Newport Beach and it was such an excellent experience! Lou was super easy to get ahold of and even ordered us a pizza that he had ready for us when we arrived as we got in later than anticipated. The house was so beautiful and spacious and it was well stocked with everything we needed. It was a quick walk to the beach and everything you could think of wanting to take to the beach was available (sand toys, beach chairs, bikes, games, etc). Lou had a lot of great suggestions on restaurants to try in the area as well. This was by far the best vacation rental we have stayed in!
10.0
Everything exceeded our expectations .. cleanliness… amenities.. parking ease.. comfort…but most of all LOU our host was incredible -and now “family” - thank you is not enough!
10.0
Lou’s home was the perfect beach spot for our stay. Clean, very comfortable and well stocked. Short walk to the beach and surrounded by great food. What really sets it apart is the garage filled with toys - bikes, beach chairs, wagons, boards, umbrellas, games, etc - everything a family needs to enjoy the beach. And Lou’s a great host. He welcomed us when we arrived, gave us a tour of the house and was very responsive to any and all questions during our stay. All in, wonderful VRBO experience.
10.0
This property was everything and more! Lou is a very gracious host! The location is perfect, close to everything. Property had everything you need for a relaxing vacation at the beach! Thank you Lou for your hospitality!
10.0
Lou’s house was great and had everything we needed. Can’t wait to stay here again.
10.0
This was our second stay at Lou’s place. We loved it as much as we did the first time. Thank you for everything, Lou!
10.0
Lou is a very helpful and generous host. House is set up for small or large family group. Close to beach and all Newport has to offer. Definitely recommend this listing!
10.0
I didn’t want to leave a positive review as that helps Lou get more bookings which then makes it harder for us to book again when we come back. 😉 However, since Lou is amazing. I couldn’t do the above. Lou did it right! Super clean, comfortable and relaxing. Kitchen stocked with all dishes, coffee, creamer etc. The bedrooms are so cozy and comfortable, we slept in every day. The linens and towels top notch. The air conditioner works very well. The availability of the washer and dryer was a plus. The neighbors are very nice, the neighborhood is clean, with a great vibe. If your here for just the beach, you do not need a rental car. There is so many restaurants and shops, grocery stores within walking distance. The garage is loaded with beach toys, wagons, bikes, everything you need. The only negative comment I could leave is California has too small of garbage cans, we filled all of Lou’s cans in our 4 day stay, sorry Lou!! We will be back, we have found our forever beach rental. Thank you Lou and Bella.
10.0
The owner / manager (Lou) was absolutely fabulous throughout the entire process; he even treated us to a perfect Nothing Bundt carrot cake. The kitchen is stocked with goodies, the 3 bathrooms are stocked with miniature shampoos /conditioners/soaps, and the garage has every beach toy imaginable. The house is perfect for a medium to large family, and the air conditioning was key.
10.0
If we could give more than five stars we would have given a ten for sure!! The property is in the perfect location for Newport fun. A short walk to the beach and restaurants, we only used our vehicle one time in 5 days. Lou met us at the house and gave us a tour. We were blown away by the attention to detail and how well stocked the property was. The garage is filled with every item you could think of for the beach, and the kitchen is ready for guests to cook everything and anything along with a welcome snack basket from Lou. What a nice touch!! He also surprised us with cookies when he found out we were celebrating a birthday!! Beyond a special beach experience. Thank you Lou, we will be back!!
10.0
We were celebrating my son's graduation and 18th birthday with some friends and family. The property itself was amazing. Great location. Tons of extras that I have never seen offered at any VRBO. Lou has thought of everything!. So many beach accessories to play, ride, lounge and have fun. EVERYTHING is high quality from beach towels, to chairs, bikes, sand and water accessories., coolers, sand wagons, every beach game you can imagine. Everything is so perfectly organized and CLEAN!!! The house is fully stocked with top quality kitchen ware. Nothing here is junky or old. I cannot say enough about the top notch condition of everything. Dishes, coffee, appliances, bedding, toilet paper even.... all very upscale. AC, laundry, check in process, communication and Lou clearly wants his guests to have a fantastic experience. He even brought my son and his friends warm cookies from a local vendor. SOOOOOO nice. Thanks Lou for a fabulous experience.
10.0
Best Newport VRBO Experience I've Ever Had
I was amazed at how thoughtful and warm and welcoming Lou was. He has literally thought of everything for this house. Every beach toy and accessory we could have wanted was there for us! He even had a rolling canvas grocery cart for the store across the street. That was SUPER convenient! The kitchen was quite literally, fully stocked. I could have cooked pretty much anything in that kitchen. Lots of spices, plenty of condiments, toaster oven, crock pot, pots and pans.. it really had everything! The walk to the beach was no big deal. I have grown up staying right on the sand every summer, so I was a little leary about staying a little further away. AND we had 2 babies! It really wasn't a big deal at all! It's a great location! Perfect distance from pier and other yummy restaurants in the other direction. I highly recommend this house!
10.0
Five Star Stay
The property is everything you see online and more. It was close to the beach and restaurants. The host, Lou, was truly amazing and welcoming. He made us feel at home. We were are planning our next trip back!
10.0
Best Place you can possibly stay!
Booking and communication with Lou was easy! He greeted us upon arrival and walked us through the house. The house is gorgeous and fully loaded with anything you need! We were in beach heaven and made amazing family memories here! The location is perfect, just a block and half to the beach, grocery store across the street, walking to restaurants. The garage has all the beach gear plus some! The beds are so comfortable. This place is clean and Lou is the best!!! We have a bigger family and this gem of a beach house has plenty of space!! The best service, and VRBO house we have ever had! We would highly recommend and can’t wait to return!! Lou went above and beyond expectations!!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Balboa Peninsula?
The average price for a rental in Balboa Peninsula is $717 per night. This rental is $425 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 2min Walk to the Beach, A/C, Beach Cruisers, Tesla charger, 100+ 5 Star reviews.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 2min Walk to the Beach, A/C, Beach Cruisers, Tesla charger, 100+ 5 Star reviews. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 2min Walk to the Beach, A/C, Beach Cruisers, Tesla charger, 100+ 5 Star reviews.?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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