Rear Upper Studio w/ Sun Deck | Steps from Beach & Bay | Perfect for Couples & Small Family Getaways
4.5
Excellent(68 Reviews)Apartment in Balboa Peninsula, CA
3 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this apartment rental
Permit #SLP11802
Now available any time of the year as an affordable and convenient vacation accommodation, our rear upstairs studio unit is furnished to host guests wishing to enjoy the best of Newport Beach's coastal activities....many of which are within easy walking distance. Bayfront Marina Park is just 1/2 block away: a local favorite, including a fantastic kids' playground, the Lighthouse Cafe, paddle board and sailboat rentals; the historical Newport Pier, restaurants and shops galore; and the beach!
Everything needed for sleeping, bathing, meal prep and sunny outdoor seating is provided:
- King bed
- Sofa seating
- Flat screen TV (streaming cable TV)
- Fully-stocked cooking/dining gear and appliances in small galley kitchen (no dishwasher)
- Bar-stool seating for 2 at the kitchen counter
- Guests must supply their own food, drinks including coffee, spices, condiments, and paper goods like (napkins, plastic wrap, etc).
EXTRA SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Two twin trifold floor mats, plus extra linens/pillows, are provided to accommodate a total of 3 maximum guests in the unit. (Floor mats are best suited for children). Rollaway twin beds are available for rent as a better option for adults. Contact our office to make arrangements in advance to ensure delivery in time for your arrival
BATHROOM
Step-in shower
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Front outdoor deck with dining table, market umbrella and seating for 4
- propane gas bbq grill
- Rear balcony encourages cooling ocean breezes
LINENS:
All bed/bath/kitchen/beach linens for the maximum number of guests are provided as part of the cleaning/linen fee.
ALSO INCLUDED:
- wifi
- heating
- 2 low-profile beach chairs
- hair dryer; iron/ironing board
- starter supplies: liquid hand soap; dish soap; dishwasher caps; sponge; kitchen trash bags; 2-4 rolls toilet paper; 1 paper towel roll (guests must supply additional amounts)
DUE TO THE TYPICALLY MODERATE COASTAL CLIMATE, THIS HOUSE - LIKE MOST IN THE AREA - DOES NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING.
PARKING:
1 designated parking space in the shared double garage. Rear alley access. Standard size vehicles only.
LAUNDRY:
Shared free laundry facilities in garage; guests must provide supplies
LOCATION:
Our rear upstairs studio is conveniently located along the peninsula's main boulevard. As a result, ambient traffic noise may be heard.
ALSO:
The downstairs front 3 bedroom/2 bath unit can also be booked simultaneously, when available, to accommodate larger family or business groups on the entire property. (see separate listing or call our office for details)
CITY TAX:
A 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is included in all booking totals, (for reservations less than 30 nights) as mandated by the City of Newport Beach.
SECURITY EQUIPMENT:
This property may use surveillance cameras and/or recording devices in outdoor spaces, and/or entrances to the property, as well as noise monitoring equipment such as decibel readers, to protect the property, guests, and ensuring compliance with local ordinances.
Check-in Time: 3 p.m. on the arrival date
Check-out Time: 10 a.m. on the departure date
Now available any time of the year as an affordable and convenient vacation accommodation, our rear upstairs studio unit is furnished to host guests wishing to enjoy the best of Newport Beach's coastal activities....many of which are within easy walking distance. Bayfront Marina Park is just 1/2 block away: a local favorite, including a fantastic kids' playground, the Lighthouse Cafe, paddle board and sailboat rentals; the historical Newport Pier, restaurants and shops galore; and the beach!
Everything needed for sleeping, bathing, meal prep and sunny outdoor seating is provided:
- King bed
- Sofa seating
- Flat screen TV (streaming cable TV)
- Fully-stocked cooking/dining gear and appliances in small galley kitchen (no dishwasher)
- Bar-stool seating for 2 at the kitchen counter
- Guests must supply their own food, drinks including coffee, spices, condiments, and paper goods like (napkins, plastic wrap, etc).
EXTRA SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Two twin trifold floor mats, plus extra linens/pillows, are provided to accommodate a total of 3 maximum guests in the unit. (Floor mats are best suited for children). Rollaway twin beds are available for rent as a better option for adults. Contact our office to make arrangements in advance to ensure delivery in time for your arrival
BATHROOM
Step-in shower
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Front outdoor deck with dining table, market umbrella and seating for 4
- propane gas bbq grill
- Rear balcony encourages cooling ocean breezes
LINENS:
All bed/bath/kitchen/beach linens for the maximum number of guests are provided as part of the cleaning/linen fee.
ALSO INCLUDED:
- wifi
- heating
- 2 low-profile beach chairs
- hair dryer; iron/ironing board
- starter supplies: liquid hand soap; dish soap; dishwasher caps; sponge; kitchen trash bags; 2-4 rolls toilet paper; 1 paper towel roll (guests must supply additional amounts)
DUE TO THE TYPICALLY MODERATE COASTAL CLIMATE, THIS HOUSE - LIKE MOST IN THE AREA - DOES NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING.
PARKING:
1 designated parking space in the shared double garage. Rear alley access. Standard size vehicles only.
LAUNDRY:
Shared free laundry facilities in garage; guests must provide supplies
LOCATION:
Our rear upstairs studio is conveniently located along the peninsula's main boulevard. As a result, ambient traffic noise may be heard.
ALSO:
The downstairs front 3 bedroom/2 bath unit can also be booked simultaneously, when available, to accommodate larger family or business groups on the entire property. (see separate listing or call our office for details)
CITY TAX:
A 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is included in all booking totals, (for reservations less than 30 nights) as mandated by the City of Newport Beach.
SECURITY EQUIPMENT:
This property may use surveillance cameras and/or recording devices in outdoor spaces, and/or entrances to the property, as well as noise monitoring equipment such as decibel readers, to protect the property, guests, and ensuring compliance with local ordinances.
Check-in Time: 3 p.m. on the arrival date
Check-out Time: 10 a.m. on the departure date
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Balboa Peninsula, CA
Reviews
4.5
Excellent(68 Reviews)4.5
The location is amazing! The spot has all you need to feel at home. Walking distance to everything and because it comes with parking loved it!! Something to think about, no sleeping in the windows make for a great breeze but the curtains are not blackout and it’s bright by 7am inside the place, this was fine with us we don’t sleep in. But we do enjoy sleeping at night but the alarm was notifying us it was recording with a computer voice that woke us up though the night this was my only real complaint. “UV Recoding” I believe it said, whatever it was saying woke us up scared not sure what it means also made a ringing noise it came from behind the bed or the side of it. Either way woke us up which no one likes.
4.5
Very convenient - so great to have a garage and access to laundry even though we didn't end up using it this trip. A little hot in the afternoons without AC, but with the door and arcadia doors opened up, it cooled down pretty quickly. Would definetely stay again!
4.5
Perfect location! Far enough away from the busy boardwalk but s very short walk to get there. Perfect for a small family.
4.5
We just got back from our stay at Newport Beach. This place was so convenient. We had somewhere to park (the garage) and we were walking distance to all kinds of restaurants and bars. And the beach. The condo itself had everything we needed for our stay.
4.5
Great location and walkable to almost anything on the peninsula. It is on the main drag, but it's sat far enough back that we never heard a thing. Would definitely stay again!
4.5
This little apartment is super comfortable and just right for our needs. We had a lot of fun adventures all around Orange County.
4.5
Perfect location, perfect size for just me! Only thing was that the toilet kept running and it got a bit annoying also, the kitchen needs an overhead light. Other than that, the place was perfect, and the balcony was definitely an added bonus.
4.5
We had a great stay at our rental. It was exactly as in the photos and plenty big for the 3 of us. The kitchen has everything you could need for cooking and enough supplies for a week or more. Communication with Beachview was clear and thorough, there were no surprises.
4.5
Great place that is close to the beach.. we enjoyed it
4.5
Nice place to stay in Newport Beach. Short walk to beach. Apartment is small but cozy. It's a quiet location away from main road and being above the garage was great since we never heard the people on the other unit. The outdoor deck with table and umbrella was a real highlight. The apartment has all the things you need for a short stay. We enjoyed it.
4.5
I had a great stay at this place!The host was very friendly and accommodating, and the room was clean and comfortable. The location was also very convenient, with easy access to public transportation and plenty of restaurants nearby. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable and affordable stay in the area
4.5
Perfect spot for a get away. Minutes walk to beach, marina and so much more. My kids and I loved our stay here. The outside deck was a game changer, it made this studio feel like a home. We will definitely be back some day.
4.5
I grew up here so knew the location was perfect, right between the beach and the bay. Cute, well appointed unit. Very comfy, fantastic shower! Only needs new carpet badly! Stained and the shag very dated but hey, it was a trip back in time.
4.5
We absolutely loved our stay at this rental. Check in and out we’re very easy, it was a prime location and a couple fans to help cool off the room as it got quite hot during the days. Only thing we could complain about would be more products so we didn’t have to buy a bunch of basic things for a few day stay and then throw out because we couldn’t fly with it. Things such as shampoo, conditioner and body wash instead of a 3 in 1 which would dry out anyone’s hair and skin. Maybe some basic condiments as there was literally nothing other than salt and pepper.
4.5
A WONDERFUL rental with a PRIME location. This place will exceed all of your needs. Super clean, fantastic communication and location, location, location!
4.5
Great location.
4.5
I provided feedback already regarding my specific issues to The Beachview Realty team. so I don't want to repeat it hear. Just suffice to say that this was one of my poorer experiences with VRBO. Last year we were very pleasantly surprised by our experience, this was the polar opposite.
4.5
The location was great, basically across the street from the beach. Having a garage was also a huge perk. Very happy with this rental.
4.5
Nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable for my husband and me The location is my favorite on the entire peninsula, other than the ocean side, but that would have at least doubled the price! The little deck was a nice bonus along with garage parking which is priceless. Check in was seamless. We will probably book this property again for next year. Just wonder how long before it is scraped and replaced with yet another 5 million dollar home Insert sad face here.
4.5
This property was great for me and my two boys! It was was in a great location with the harbor on one side and the beach across the street within walking distance of the piers and other attractions. I would recommend it to anyone.
4.5
Very nice. Relaxed. Convenient location.
4.5
My girlfriend, her daughter, and my daughter were on a girl's trip. They loved the place. Area and convince are excellent. Home was perfect for the 3 of them.
4.5
The location was very convenient and the rental well equipped. Communication great. I would suggest have the heating unit looked at (previously mentioned) the thermostat was a little funky but we did have heat.
4.5
It's a beautiful place and awesome location.The host is very responsive. We love Newport Beach area and this place is a great place for visiting this beautiful area. We would highly recommend this place to other people.
4.5
Perfect getaway, clean & quite. garage made it really nice. Perfect for a single or couples getaway. Thank you
4.5
We really enjoyed our stay. The location was walkable to so many restaurants and things to do. We liked that it was closer to the quieter Bay side of the peninsula. Marina Park and the Lighthouse restaurant were both pleasant experiences. We felt very safe around the area at all times. 7-Eleven nearby was handy for ice and snacks. We enjoyed the rooftop deck with the umbrella table, a great spot to relax with coffee or an adult beverage in the evening.
We came in on the tail end of a heat wave, so the unit was very warm. Yes, we understood that there was no A/C. Spoiled Arizonans here. Without a breeze, it was quite uncomfortable, especially for sleeping. We had to keep the front door open during the day (no screen door). We contacted the management company (Beachview) and they quickly responded by bringing us a tower fan. That saved us!
Our only two “knocks” would be the fan situation (a better ceiling fan would help immensely… $99 at Costco), and that the lighting in the kitchen was virtually non-existent. Needs something over the sink area.
Check-in process was great. Maybe clarify that the virtual Ring camera is on a post FACING the front door… that part was confusing, and we thought we had to go and check in on the front door of the lower unit, as we didn’t even notice the upstairs camera.
Pro tip: be sure to PUSH IN firmly on the front door when trying to lock/exit. We had some trouble with that until we discovered that little secret.
We would definitely return again.
4.5
This was the perfect location for easily walking to the ocean-side beach, the bay-side beach, and the playground for the kids to play. We walked everywhere the whole time we were here because everything was so close. The unit itself is pretty small, only the one room, but with two small kids it was fine for us. It definitely needs some AC though as it would get extremely hot during the day. We'd have to leave the front door open and open all the windows to try and air it out. I understand they think it's not needed on the coast, but many other listings in the area have caught on to the fact that people need AC to cool off after a hot day on the beach. Would love to stay here again if they can get a couple simple units to help cool the place off.
4.5
This place is in a great location, close to beach, bike rentals, and lots of eateries. It does need some updating although the appliances are newer. The current couch doesn't work with watching TV (it is not at the foot of the bed as pictured and it's a different couch).
4.5
Needs some updating
This place is in a great location, close to beach, bike rentals, and lots of eateries. It does need some updating although the appliances are newer. The current couch doesn't work with watching TV (it is not at the foot of the bed as pictured and it's a different couch).
4.5
vacation rental
Screen door would have been nice since the breeze was that direction
4.5
Highly Recommend
We had a great trip! The check in/out process was easy. The location is great! We walked or bikes all over the peninsula. There are no shared walls or floors so the place was quiet. We slept with the window open for the breeze and had no issues with the street noise. It was hot when we first arrived but after opening the doors and windows and turning on the fan it cooled right off. It was great to have a dedicated parking space. We had no issues with the garage. We also rented beach cruisers from the management company. They delivered and picked up the bikes right from our unit. That was a great option! As others noted, the bathroom is very tight. A plus sized and/or tall person might find it too small. The carpets were very dirty. They need to be deep cleaned or replaced. Otherwise, the place was very clean. The kitchen was lightly stocked but we were able to make due with the dishes there. I'm sure management would have brought us additional mixing/serving bowls had we asked. Overall we had a great time!
4.5
We had a wonderful stay here! The location is great if you want to walk to the many activities or dining nearby. The studio is also well equipped for a night in. It was plenty of space for just the two of us. We would definitely stay here again!
4.5
Perfect for a couple!
We had a wonderful stay here! The location is great if you want to walk to the many activities or dining nearby. The studio is also well equipped for a night in. It was plenty of space for just the two of us. We would definitely stay here again!
4.5
Good location
Clean and tidy in a good location
4.5
It's wonderful
4.5
Great experience over all
It's wonderful
4.5
Woo wee! This little apartment is located in a prime spot between the ocean (2-3 blocks) and the "bay"/marina area (1 block)- that was my favorite part of the place. The couch isn't actually a pull out couch, just a regular couch, it is comfy though. We enjoyed time on the little balcony area especially at night when it was cool. Cons: THere's no AC and if you go in summer it's hot hot hot! The shower had a weird smell to it, water flow is not good, and they only supplied a couple rolls of toilet paper which seemed weird. The place is a bit small for 2 people who aren't in a romantic relationship but again the location was prime!! Check in process was a little much, having us come in to the office the day after we got in just/ to a sign a paper that easily could have been sent over email. The emails about rules kinda didn't jive with our vacation vibe. Rules are important and I'm sure so many of them exist because other people have broken them but my friend and I found the emails to be excessive- perhaps one long email would suffice. That said, Staff at the property management company couldn't have been nicer!! I wouldn't stay here again for the reasons mentioned- but loved it was good enough for one time stay!
4.5
Great Location, Super Friendly Staff, No AC
Woo wee! This little apartment is located in a prime spot between the ocean (2-3 blocks) and the "bay"/marina area (1 block)- that was my favorite part of the place. The couch isn't actually a pull out couch, just a regular couch, it is comfy though. We enjoyed time on the little balcony area especially at night when it was cool. Cons: THere's no AC and if you go in summer it's hot hot hot! The shower had a weird smell to it, water flow is not good, and they only supplied a couple rolls of toilet paper which seemed weird. The place is a bit small for 2 people who aren't in a romantic relationship but again the location was prime!! Check in process was a little much, having us come in to the office the day after we got in just/ to a sign a paper that easily could have been sent over email. The emails about rules kinda didn't jive with our vacation vibe. Rules are important and I'm sure so many of them exist because other people have broken them but my friend and I found the emails to be excessive- perhaps one long email would suffice. That said, Staff at the property management company couldn't have been nicer!! I wouldn't stay here again for the reasons mentioned- but loved it was good enough for one time stay!
4.5
Maybe let us know a will be a sharing garage for next time..
4.5
Nice staying
Maybe let us know a will be a sharing garage for next time..
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Balboa Peninsula?
The average price for a rental in Balboa Peninsula is $617 per night. This rental is $324 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rear Upper Studio w/ Sun Deck | Steps from Beach & Bay | Perfect for Couples & Small Family Getaways. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Rear Upper Studio w/ Sun Deck | Steps from Beach & Bay | Perfect for Couples & Small Family Getaways. Enjoy the water!
Is Rear Upper Studio w/ Sun Deck | Steps from Beach & Bay | Perfect for Couples & Small Family Getaways pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Rear Upper Studio w/ Sun Deck | Steps from Beach & Bay | Perfect for Couples & Small Family Getaways?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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