Just steps from the beach!
House in Balboa Peninsula, CA
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 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
Three minute walk to one of Southern California's most beautiful beaches! This recently remodeled, very attractive, air conditioned 3-bedroom, 2 bath beach house is one half block from the sand and has beautiful wood floors throughout. The kitchen is fully equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, including stainless steel refrigerator, gas oven/stove, microwave, and dishwasher.
The master bedroom features a king size bed, flat screen TV, and master bath with large shower. The balcony overlooks Balboa, and is accessible from both the master suite and the landing at the top of the stairs. It allows guests to take full advantage of outdoor beach living - perfect for sunbathing, relaxing with a good book, or enjoying a sunset cocktail.
Bedroom 2 - Queen bed
Bedroom 3 - Double/Double Bunk Beds
The living area is open to the kitchen and the front patio and has a large flat screen TV. The outdoor patio has a table and chairs with a new stainless steel BBQ, great for cooking for family and friends!
Full size washer and dryer inside. There is a designated garage.
Short Term Lodging Permit #SLP13343
The master bedroom features a king size bed, flat screen TV, and master bath with large shower. The balcony overlooks Balboa, and is accessible from both the master suite and the landing at the top of the stairs. It allows guests to take full advantage of outdoor beach living - perfect for sunbathing, relaxing with a good book, or enjoying a sunset cocktail.
Bedroom 2 - Queen bed
Bedroom 3 - Double/Double Bunk Beds
The living area is open to the kitchen and the front patio and has a large flat screen TV. The outdoor patio has a table and chairs with a new stainless steel BBQ, great for cooking for family and friends!
Full size washer and dryer inside. There is a designated garage.
Short Term Lodging Permit #SLP13343
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Balboa Peninsula, CA
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Reviews
5.0
Our stay at the home was absolutely perfect. The house has all the amenities you would need, not just in a house but more specifically in a beach house. Plenty of beach towels, beach chairs, boogie boards, etc.
The location is about a 15 minute walk to the pier which was ideal, close enough but not too close with all the noise and people.
The bedrooms are all in the back of the house so you don’t hear any street noise at night.
If this place is available for the dates you need, book it right away, it’s perfect.
5.0
This house was perfect for us. We had two of my daughters friends come with us to celebrate her birthday. We had the upstairs and they had the bottom floor. Great location in between both piers. We rented bikes and had the best time. There was usually street parking also right outside
5.0
We spent 4 wonderful nights at this home in Newport Beach over 4th of July weekend. The property was exactly as described in the listing and was clean. It had everything we needed to cook and grill, as well as beach items such as chairs and umbrellas. The location is perfect and we were able to walk just about everywhere we wanted to go. If we plan any future trips to Newport, we will absolutely stay here again!
5.0
We took our grandchildren and their parents on a much promised family vacation to see and play in the ocean. This h meticulously maintained house was absolutely perfect. If your looking for a beach vacation this is the place for you.
5.0
Our family of six loved this cute and modern blue house in Newport. This house has two bathrooms, which is a must with four kids, AC, upgraded modern look, washer and dryer and master bedroom has its own space upstairs. The location is great as well and our kids could walk to the beach from the sidewalk easy. Host was great to work with. Bonus there’s parking in the garage. We will definitely consider staying here again!
5.0
House was perfect for our family. House was clean and had great outdoor space as well. Convenient location and easy walk to the beach!
5.0
Our family truly enjoyed staying in this beach house. The beach house itself had lots of room and the kitchen had everything you could ask for. Bonus was a large garage where you could park a car as well as store your bikes. The beach is so close to the house. I would highly recommend this home to any and all friends and family.
5.0
We found the home so inviting and relaxing. I would have liked to stay longer! The bedding and towels were quality. The rooms were spacious and clean. The kitchen was stocked with items like a crockpot, spices, lots of pots and pans, etc. We mostly sat at the island to eat as the table inside was a bit small for all of us, but there is a large outdoor table where we enjoyed dinners. Off the master bedroom upstairs was a very large balcony to hang out on; it can also be accessed from the hallway upstairs so people didn't have to go in the bedroom. It was great to be literally steps away from the beach (there are towels, beach chairs, boogie boards, etc. to use). We were also steps away from the walking/biking/running path that goes along the beach. Dolphins entertained us when we were at the beach traveling up and down the stretch of the beach. There is a grocery store about a mile away. It was helpful to have an assigned parking garage; if you are renting a car a larger vehicle than an intermediate SUV won't fit in it. There is free parking on the Balboa St. side, just not always as easy to find if you come back later in the afternoon/night. We have rented places in Rome, Italy, Florence, Italy, Missouri, South Dakota, Naples, FL, Charleston, SC, San Diego, CA, Dustin, FL, etc. My husband and I decided that this place ranks as definitely one the best places where we have stayed.
5.0
The home was nice, clean, comfortable and had everything as described. The host was also great. It was really nice being so close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again.
5.0
I was able to give my sister the perfect Cali vacation. The house was amazing. Location was perfect. And the host was easy to communicate with. Will definitely stay here again.
5.0
Short walk to the beach, awesome spot!
5.0
Really enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room.
Everything you neeed. We rented bikes, and rode everywhere.
5.0
Lovely property. Perfect location. Owner was very responsive. Beds were extremely comfortable, which is majorly important to me. Don’t hesitate to book with this lovely and gracious owner and property. Location was really outstanding.
5.0
Great place. Literally between the 2 piers. We are walkers so no issues for us.
5.0
This house was the perfect location and space for us! Kim was fantastic with responding back to anything we needed etc. The house was very stocked up with towels, chairs, plenty of beach toys, and kitchen had a lot of stuff! We will definitely be rebooking!
5.0
Clean, great location, Kim was great to work with.
We really enjoyed our stay. We had a fantastic week.
5.0
We loved the home. It had historic charm with updated finishes. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well-stocked. It was clean and comfortable.
We liked having garage parking, but found it was easy to walk to the beach, jet ski rentals, the Fun Zone and whale watching.
5.0
We had so much fun staying here. The location is ideal. Just a 2 minute walk to the beach, and a 15 minute walk to Balboa Pier. The beds were all comfortable, and the kitchen and living room area are very nice for preparing meals and relaxing. The master bedroom is on the upper floor with the other two bedrooms on the lower floor, which is perfect to create some separation for a couple of small families. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Kimberlee's vacation property was everything we expected, and more. The house is newly updated, beautifully furnished, and well-equipped for a comfortable stay.. The location is fantastic, a short trip from the airport, and walkable to the beach and many attractions. This is one of my favorite vacation rentals, and I hope to return in the near future!
4.0
in town for graduation, place could of used a little more cleaning. Some of the outlets didn't work for charging electronics. Overall a very nice place with easy access to everything.
5.0
Visiting NewPort to explore the beaches and visit Disneyland. Balboa was the perfect speed for our leisurely visit. Kim was helpful and accommodating and we would definitely rent from her again!
5.0
This is an excellent place to stay in Newport Beach. The house is well-appointed, super-clean, and comfortable. The location is outstanding: a short walk to two business districts,and the beach is a few yards away.
5.0
Kim has been a friendly and responsive host. When we had two unforeseen problems she responded immediately and came out personally to see that they were resolved as fast as possible. A comfortable and well equipped
cottage that met all our needs for our stay.
5.0
Fantastic property and kind and accommodating owner/host! This was in an ideal location, the property is beautiful and has everything we needed and more. We had several travel delays because of weather and airline problems including over Christmas Day and luckily Kim was so kind and allowed us to stay over Christmas Day and the day after - so nice!!
5.0
We were so happy with this home. It has wonderful furnishings and is fully stocked with everything you might need. The owner was very responsive. We had a great time.
5.0
Our stay was amazing. Clean, bright and nicely situated. Weather was perfect. Would reccomend to others.
5.0
Our family of five rented the property for six nights to enjoy the beach and visit for a family wedding. The location is bustling during the day, but super quiet at night. You’re very close to the water and a quick walk to either pier. If you don’t feel like walking everywhere, you can Uber all over the area for very reasonable prices. We enjoyed experiencing beach life as well as having all the conveniences of home on hand. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.
5.0
Great location and home
We had a wonderful stay. Location is great and easy access to the beach. Beds are very comfortable!!! Plenty of towels, toilet paper, etc. extra blankets provided. Shower upstairs is awesome! Super powerful and hot! Very clean. Little wear and tear on walls going upstairs and in the bathroom on the first floor but nothing that wouldn’t be expected in a rental property that gets a lot of use. :-). Very responsive when I asked for an extra key. Would definitely tstay again!
5.0
Family of seven
Perfect little house for our family stay. Kimberlee was great and accommodated our needs.
5.0
Wonderful beach house
We had a perfect time at this property for our family beach vacation. Everything about the house was as described, and we had everything we needed. The location was convenient to both of the main piers on Balboa Peninsula. The house is on the busy street, and so enjoying the patio out front meant listening to a lot of traffic noise. But, the bedrooms were quiet and the noise didn’t bother us inside the house. We would certainly consider staying here again in the future.
5.0
Amazing Beach House
Beautiful home! Perfect location! Only a block and a half from the beach. The house was perfectly clean and wonderful. We will return for sure!
5.0
Wonderful time!
Had a wonderful time this past weekend! Kimberlee’s home is beautiful. Great location and 150 steps to the sand. Great communication throughout the process. Great host! Thank you!
5.0
Great location and comfortable, stylish home
Easy reservation and check -in. Parking garage access was relatively easy. Great decor and comfort. Thank you!
5.0
A wonderful New Year's stay!
We very much enjoyed our stay between Christmas and New Year. The weather was a bit cold and rainy during our stay so we did not get to enjoy the outdoor spaces as much as we would have liked. With the property being less than a block from the sand it would be an absolutely wonderful place to stay during the spring/summer/fall months!
We loved having the garage for parking but would sometimes utilize the on-street spaces out front if we were just unloading bags or groceries. Although we didn't really cook much the kitchen had everything we could possibly need. The seating area around the TV was plentiful and comfortable, and we were able to easily log on to our Netflix/HBO Max/Amazon Prime accounts.
Everyone in our party commented on how comfortable the beds were, and the water pressure in the upstairs shower was divine!
There were a couple of minor issues during our stay (nothing that impeded our enjoyment, nothing that was the fault of the owner) but everything was resolved quickly and effortlessly.
We would not hesitate to stay here again on a future visit, and highly recommend this property to anyone planning an upcoming vacation.
5.0
Excellent
Excellent!
5.0
Location, Location, Location
We recently spent a week for our kids fall break. We stayed in in a different VRBO across the street last year. If you have children, not having to cross the street is a big plus.
The house is perfect for a family of 5. The location is steps away from the beach and situated off 10th street midway between the piers.
We brought our own bikes and outdoor toys etc. I would recommend renting or bringing your own sand toys, boogie boards, bikes etc. The only criticism that I have (which isn't much) is that the owners may want to supply better boogie boards, sand toys and more sand chairs. A wagon would also be really helpful for families. Wagons can take up a lot of space when travelling.
Aside, we unfortunately stayed during the week that the oil spill occurred. The owners were very gracious and refunded us for the days that we lost due to the oil. Thankfully Newport did not have as much oil as nearby Huntington, but unfortunately the beach was closed after our third day. It did not appear that the cleanup would take too long and the beaches were supposed to open quickly. Obviously this was not the fault of the owner, so it was nice that they offered to refund us.
The property is top notch and the owners are great to work with.
5.0
Newport Beach house
Wonderful property close to the beach. It has everything you need for a week long vacation at the beach!
5.0
Great place and location
We had a great time there and would go again!
5.0
Completely Satisfied
Great location
Nice roof deck
BBQ
Very minimal owner space
Good AV equipment
Manager let us check in 1 hour early
We were generally quiet, but no problems with neighbors complaining or being loud themselves.
5.0
perfect in so many ways
We absolutely loved our stay!
We were in Calif. for our son's wedding, booked the house for the week so we'd have a central location to relax, settle in and enjoy some beach time.
We were able to have family & friends stop by before and after the wedding.
It was perfect in so many ways.
Kim was quick to respond anytime I had a question from booking to checkout.
Great location between Newport Beach Pier and Balboa Pier -
approx. a mile in either direction where there are restaurants etc.
awesome beach right around the corner
clean
roomy
well stocked
body boards
garage parking
full size washer and dryer
and more!!!
We hope to stay here again some day!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Balboa Peninsula?
The average price for a rental in Balboa Peninsula is $646 per night. This rental is $72 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Just steps from the beach!. 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 Just steps from the beach! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Just steps from the beach!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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