Backyard Beach! 50 Steps to the Sand with Bay Views and Ocean Blues
Apartment in Balboa Peninsula, CA
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this apartment rental
Light and bright, fully furnished 1br/1.5ba upstairs unit in small building on the peninsula! It is the only upstairs unit so there are no shared walls! It is situated one house from the sand so you can walk to the beach in less than 50 steps! Walk to the ocean, bay, restaurants, markets, and bus. Less than a mile to Newport Pier and half an hour to Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm. About an hour to downtown Los Angeles and an hour-and-a-half to San Diego. Lots of amenities and free WiFi! ONE PARKING SPACE IN THE PRIVATE SHARED GARAGE WILL BE PROVIDED TO GUESTS!
This is a remodeled upstairs unit that features a large private deck with bay views - the perfect place to relax and read a book or grill up something delicious (or watch the famous Newport Beach Boat Parade at Christmas OR a panoramic view of fireworks from Disneyland to the Dunes at 4th of July)! It also has newer carpet throughout with tile floors in bathrooms and kitchen. It boasts granite counters in kitchen, stainless steel appliances (range, built-in oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator with ice maker and water dispenser), and a washer and dryer on the premises. Property features updated windows as well!
Linens and bathroom towels are included. Weekly and nightly all-inclusive rate with no extra taxes or fees beyond what is listed! Great value in a great location!
Unit sleeps a maximum of 5. There is a king size bed in the bedroom and two fold out sofa beds in the living room: one queen size and one twin size. Kitchen includes basic cooking utensils, pots and pans, silverware, cups, plates, coffee maker, blender, and a toaster. Huge dining room with table and chairs. There is a BBQ, table, and chairs on the deck. Cable TV and WiFi are included. Street parking is also available. Beach equipment (chairs, surfboards, bikes, etc.) rentals are available at 15th Street Surf Shop less than a block away.
Come to the beach and relax! Our home is the perfect place to get away!
Keywords: One house from the sand, Light, Bright, Upstairs, Steps to the beach, Close to everything, Great view
This is a remodeled upstairs unit that features a large private deck with bay views - the perfect place to relax and read a book or grill up something delicious (or watch the famous Newport Beach Boat Parade at Christmas OR a panoramic view of fireworks from Disneyland to the Dunes at 4th of July)! It also has newer carpet throughout with tile floors in bathrooms and kitchen. It boasts granite counters in kitchen, stainless steel appliances (range, built-in oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator with ice maker and water dispenser), and a washer and dryer on the premises. Property features updated windows as well!
Linens and bathroom towels are included. Weekly and nightly all-inclusive rate with no extra taxes or fees beyond what is listed! Great value in a great location!
Unit sleeps a maximum of 5. There is a king size bed in the bedroom and two fold out sofa beds in the living room: one queen size and one twin size. Kitchen includes basic cooking utensils, pots and pans, silverware, cups, plates, coffee maker, blender, and a toaster. Huge dining room with table and chairs. There is a BBQ, table, and chairs on the deck. Cable TV and WiFi are included. Street parking is also available. Beach equipment (chairs, surfboards, bikes, etc.) rentals are available at 15th Street Surf Shop less than a block away.
Come to the beach and relax! Our home is the perfect place to get away!
Keywords: One house from the sand, Light, Bright, Upstairs, Steps to the beach, Close to everything, Great view
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Balboa Peninsula, CA
££££
Reviews
5.0
You absolutely cannot beat the location of Matt’s house. Super easy to walk to the beach or along the harbor. Plus the house is cozy and met all our needs. Wonderful stay!
5.0
Our family of five, including three kids aged 7 to 12, absolutely loved the apartment. Its prime location, just steps away from the beach and the Marina park playground, was perfect for us. The apartment itself is spacious and well-equipped with small appliances, making it feel like home. We especially enjoyed spending time on the large balcony, taking in the beautiful view. Communication with the owner was excellent—he was very kind and provided thorough details about what to expect on our arrival day, along with clear instructions for our stay.
5.0
The Pentecost place is the place to be
if you want some fun ocean and a home with a breeze.
You can walk to the beach and not have to park
So make your reservation before it's gone like a lark.
5.0
Great place, great communication, would absolutely stay here again. Excellent location, and nice to have a garage that fit our large SUV. The apartment is dated, but very clean, roomy and exactly what we were looking for. Thanks Matt!
5.0
We love this beach house! Even though we have out grown it, my wife and I still come and stay just the two of us. It our home away from home. Matt is awesome he is on top of all of our wants and needs. We have been coming here for 10 years. And are looking forward to many more!
Thank Matt!
5.0
I’ve lost track but this is our sixth or seventh time staying here and we hope to be able to keep coming back every year! It’s clean and a perfect location for what we need and Mat is a great host! Thank you Matt!
5.0
Matt was very nice and always available to make sure we had everything we needed and that we were having a good time. We never took our car out of the garage. Everything is within walking distance and we had the time of our lives. The bed was so comfortable and we enjoyed Matt's family home very much. Very Clean and we Loved looking at the Marina in the mornings and evenings. The beach is literally 50 steps away. Beautiful property and would definitely stay there again in the future.
5.0
Had a wonderful time loved the house. It was clean and comfortable. Its close to everything. The owner Matt is very courteous. He checked in on us. Can't wait to go back.🏖
5.0
We really enjoyed staying here. It had everything we needed in a great location and affordable. Matt’s communication was amazing AB’s made the stay easy.
5.0
Charming place to stay! Everything is within walking distance or a trolley runs too. We saw dolphins and found sand dollar shells. The beach is very close. Wonderful experience!
5.0
Another wonderful, peaceful and beautiful winter stay at Matt’s house. This is my third winter and I am coming back again next year. Matt is a very responsive and hospitable host.
5.0
Great house and close to everything. Matt is wonderful to work with. He alway make sure all of our needs are met.
5.0
Nice place close to the beach. Owner was friendly and responsive.
5.0
I love staying at the property every time. Thank you, Matt!
5.0
This place did not disappoint! Matt is an attentive and detail oriented host. The apartment was absolutely wonderful. We will be back. Matt made some great recommendations for our vacation at Newport. We stayed for five nights with three of our children for our 24th anniversary. The location was awesome. Close to everything. Just steps to the beach. We loved our stay, and the communication with the host couldn’t be beat. Everything you need is there. It was so nice to have a garage parking spot. We loved that part. It’s great to be able to have space for your vehicle and beach toys. The hide a beds were awesome and comfortable, our kids had no complaints. It was fun to sit out on the deck, and enjoy a drink at night. We also enjoyed a lot of takeout out there. Perfect location!! You won’t be disappointed. Thanks for everything, Matt.
5.0
This is our 2nd year staying at Matt's place and we have already picked our week for next year. Matt is an EXCELLENT host and we had everything we needed for a nice, relaxing trip. It's so nice to be able to park the car and never have to take it out of the garage; we walk everywhere we need to go. We plan to keep coming back every year!
5.0
My boyfriend and I were here for my birthday trip. There was plenty of food options for all three meals. everything we wanted/needed was all walking distance.
The beach was absolutely gorgeous, very family friendly wasn’t super busy, and the water was very refreshing. No issues whatsoever. Matt’s home was equipped with everything we needed as well, very comfortable and felt like a home.
5.0
Matt is a 5 star host and communicator. He meets every expectation and goes above and beyond. We love his beach house and our stay was wonderful. Thank you again Matt !!
5.0
This is our second time back in Newport, staying at this location. It is so nice to be close to the beach. We were able to save money by cooking our meals at the house. The house is perfect. Matt is the best to work with. He is friendly and prompt. This place offers my family memories and traditions. For the price and location, this is your place.
4.0
Love this place! Everything is so close best location ever.
5.0
I know that this family takes pride in their property and cares about the people who stay there.
5.0
The moment you walk into this apartment you'll start your time off relaxation. The view of the boats entering the marina in the evening is soothing, and the sound of the waves on the sand in the morning is invigorating. This apartment is also well suited for family get-togethers. And last but not least, the host is friendly and communicates well.
5.0
Truly a comfortable home away from home. We stayed here for the second time and loved it both times. It is convenient to the beach, very clean, well stocked with everything one could need and Matt, the owner, is nice and great in communicating. Overall, a great experience and five stars!
5.0
We absolutely love this place! The location is fantastic. A short walk to the Newport Pier and an even shorter walk to the beach. The trolley that runs on the weekends stops just across the street and takes you right to Balboa for free! This property is close enough to all the action but just far enough away to still be a quite and peaceful place to relax. We also love the extra large patio looking out at the harbor. It was a great place to drink coffee in the morning and have a glass of wine at the end of the day. This was our second year staying at this property and we will definitely be back again next year.
5.0
It was perfect for what we needed. Close to my family and other destinations we had planned. It was very peaceful, clean and cozy with everything you would need. The beach was just at the end of the block just a few steps as was said and it was beautiful. Everything you could need was within walking distance. It was a great place to forget everything and just enjoy. The host kept in touch and responded quickly. We enjoyed every moment. Thank you to the host for sharing his lovely vacation apartment.
5.0
This is my second winter stay and I am coming back next year. The perfect place to relax and enjoy the beautiful harbor and ocean views. I highly recommend this property for any time of the year.
5.0
Great weather! Great accomadations! Great time!
5.0
Perfect base location, and so close to the water!
2.5
This was our first time staying at Matt's home and we will definitely be back next year! It was so clean, so close to the beach, and everything was within walking distance so we never had to take the car out of the garage. We had a GREAT time and can hardly wait until next year. Matt was the best host I have ever had!
5.0
This rental is steps from the beach, super clean, large patio, comfortable beds, and includes a parking spot in the garage. The host is fantastic and made sure we had everything we needed to have a fantastic stay! We will be back!
5.0
Perfectly located, feet from the beach, this simple and perfectly functional property was just what we needed to unwind for a few days... Car parked in the garage didn't move the whole time! all you need is walking distance! We'll be back! Thanks to Matt (owner) for his perfect communication from the time we booked until we completed our stay!
5.0
This was the second year I was able to stay at Matt’s house. The location is perfect for anything you’re looking for. Matt is so welcoming and makes sure you have everything you need and everything is in working order. Having the garage space is a blessing in disguise. This place will always be my go to Newport Beach get away.
Thank you Matt
5.0
The trip was perfect from host to property thx
2.5
This is the 3rd or 4th time we have been back to Matt's place. We love it so much and hope to get to keep coming back for years to come! Thanks for everything Matt!
5.0
Excellent Beach Vacation
What a great place to stay! My family enjoyed a fun 4-day trip to Newport Beach. This location is so convenient and easy to walk to the beach and both the Balboa pier and Newport pier. There are so many cute shops and restaurants nearby, we never really needed to drive anywhere. Everything was exactly as described in the apartment. It was clean and comfortable. Matt does an excellent job of making you feel at home. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Beach stay
Great value and location
Property is exactly as advertised
5.0
Beautiful Newport Beach
We stayed at Matt’s place for 10 days and we enjoyed it very much. The property had everything we needed and we had full comfort. Matt was very helpful and did everything to make our stay as pleasant as possible. The location is really excellent, right near the beach and close to many little shops and bars. Newport Beach is beautiful.
5.0
Beach getaway
We had a great time in Newport Beach near the Newport pier and Balboa pier and island.
The apt was clean and Matt was available every time I needed him.
Would stay here again.
5.0
Amazing place
I hate write a amazing review, cause then people will then find this place. All we can say is, this is an amazing gem that needs to be kept a secret. Clean, quiet, updated all that was said it is!
5.0
My time at Balboa Peninsula
This house was amazing! Check in was extremely easy. The location was absolutely perfect for the price. The view you get from the balcony is beautiful. What I loved was that you could hear the ocean waves from the bedroom window. I wouldn’t hesitate to come back! Thank you Matt for making my trip so much more fun!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Balboa Peninsula?
The average price for a rental in Balboa Peninsula is £357 per night. This rental is £193 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Backyard Beach! 50 Steps to the Sand with Bay Views and Ocean Blues. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Backyard Beach! 50 Steps to the Sand with Bay Views and Ocean Blues pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Backyard Beach! 50 Steps to the Sand with Bay Views and Ocean Blues?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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