This is our second time staying here. Great location! Enjoyed using the Duffy boat and paddle boards.

The location is beautiful! This area is great and with the duffy it was really fun! Most people had a duffy on the bay so everyone was cruising around on them. I stayed here with my wife, my 16 year old son, and my 19 year old son and his 19 year old fiancee and we all had a great time! There was more room in the house than it looks like online. Noal and Judi were great! They were there to help anytime you had any questions about the area like places to eat or where to go locally, but they also never imposed on your space. The whole back porch on the water was always ours to hang out on or grill out. I wanted to invite Judi and Noal to eat with us i saw them so scarcely. The paddle boards and bikes were alot of fun and my kids loved to paddle around the water out get on the bikes and ride up to get coffee and donuts in the morning before everyone else was awake. I will admit i was kind of hesitant to rent a property with the owners at the same area but it worked out great! They seemed to only be there if you needed them. So if your hesitant don't be.... you WON'T be disappointed! In the earlier posts saying you couldn't take the duffy whenever you wanted to, or that they would go with you on the boat, that didn't happen Sitting on the back porch watching the moon and lights reflect off the water at night is so beautiful and peaceful! I have this property saved because my father in law lives in this area, so if i go to visit again, I'll be rebooking this property.

Judi and Nuel are gracious hosts, providing amenities to make guests feel at home. The Duffy, the two nice bikes, the gas grill, the two beach chairs and more were super nice to have use of.

The stay was wonderful and the Duffy was fabulous. It should be noted this apartment was on top of where the owners live, and the back patio is outside the owner’s living room with a large window that overlooks. Guests sometimes prefer owners not to be in such close proximity. If this isn’t an issue to a guest, then I highly recommend the place!

Felt welcome from the first email contact and the hosts were absolutely lovely... brought the kids fresh fruit and took us for a boat ride to show us around before we went out ourselves ( at our request). Accommodations were great and location can't be beat. Highly recommend.

Great place to stay for a unique and very local perspective of Newport and the harbor. The duffy is awesome! Clean, well appointed with a great location!

Unit was very clean and comfortable. Close to beach in a quiet neighborhood.

We have stayed at this place I believe 3-4 times and it is always our favorite. The host are beyond amazing. We love seein them. They always give a warm welcoming. We love to take the boat out on the water. And the kids love riding there bikes and exploring the neighborhood or visiting the park right next door to the house.

We loved it & plan to return. It was fun exploring in the duffy & we spent a lot of time at the beach just a short walk away. This is the perfect location to stay and make day trips to Crystal Cove, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach and the Queen Mary. Judy & Nuel were so kind & helpful with tips about local restaurants that we could walk to.

Such a great location to stay ! Close to Great restaurants, shopping and beaches . Very comfortable and the most lovely hosts. It was so wonderful to have the use of the Duffy boat . Two great nights viewing the Christmas boat parade . Would definitely stay there again .

This location was perfect for our Thanksgiving visit. We have family in the area and this cute, efficient apartment was just right and close to everything. We only used the duffy once but it was very enjoyable. If you don't need to cook, this apartment works very well.

Access to Duffy boat was wonderful, daily boat rides. Kayak and paddle boards too, a bit worn but totally useable. Location is close to beach on other side, too, for beach activities. Hosts very friendly. Patio facing deck is nice, though you have to carry food and drink down stairs. Cooking / Frig facilities small, but not a problem for us as we were dining out most nights. Recommended.

We have a wonderful time at this beautiful location. Judi, you are a doll! Thank you for the hospitatility. Will definitely keep in mind for future visits;

A wonderful condo with a lot of toys to use. Julie is the best host that we've ever worked with and we throughly enjoyed staying at her place.

Judy and Nuel are great hosts. The property backs up against the peninsula, with full access to the Duffy boat, kayaks, and standup paddle boards. Property includes a barbecue in the back yard, kitchenette area, single bathroom, and two rooms. The beach is a few blocks over, and groceries and restaurants are close by. Book it, you’ll enjoy it!

Nice 2bd/1ba upstairs unit setup in a great location on the harbor, 1.5 blocks from the beach, and close to the main PCH/Newport Blvd/Balboa Ave main roads around Newport Beach. Extra amenities like kayaks, SUPs, and electric boat to cruise around the harbor made a fun spot even more enjoyable for the kiddos!!

We had a wonderful time and the toys provided made the trip!!!! We are considering coming back next year!

We enjoyed it! Great set up!

Location is perfect, but two of the rooms do not have a way to keep the morning light out. There is a skylight in the main room with a pullout and one of the bedrooms does not have window coverings that cover the top portion of the window. If you love waking up at sunrise this place is perfect, but if you prefer to sleep in a bit while on vacation you may want to consider other options. Access to the beach and all of the water toys is a big perk. Loved taking the electric Duffy out.

Great location and great little place to stay. Duffy access was also great added bonus!

We had a great time and my teens loved how much there was to do. Cruise the bay on the Duffy boat, ride bikes to the Wedge, paddle board and kayak on the bay and walk to the beach across the street. We also enjoyed the beautiful back patio on the bay.

Very welcoming and relaxing- thank you for a great weekend

Beautiful property with added benefit of Duffy for the peace and fun of the harbor. Owners totally on hand to help with questions and just a visit.

My husband and I started our trip in Irvine at the Janet Jackson concert then spent the next 7 days just a short ride away in Newport Beach living like Rock Stars on the marina in the cutest upstairs condo with our very own Duffy which we took out to sea every day. Although the locals called it a "June gloom" it was such a romantic, exciting, and adventurous much needed vaction. And the owners Judi & Nuel were the sweetest couple who had their own exciting stories to tell. Booking this property will not leave you disappointed.

such sweet helpful host loved everything about the stay

We stayed 5 nights in this gem and absolutely loved it. Our hosts were very nice and accessible when we had questions or needed anything. The Duffy boat was a unique inclusion that made the visit to beautiful Newport Beach even better. It really made us feel immersed in the local way of life. Thanks for making our first visit to Newport Beach amazing and we hope we can visit again someday.

This is a great place to stay. The property is an upper unit that has two bedrooms, a bath, and a combined living room/dining room/kitchenette. It's very well appointed and has everything you might need for a stay near the beach. Judi and Nuel are great hosts and even though they live in the main unit of the property, we hardly noticed them unless we needed them. They do a great job making you feel like you have the entire property to yourself. The use of the duffy was the highlight and we were out on it many times during our stay. The area is very quiet, and it is so peaceful and relaxing on the back patio overlooking the bay. We even caught a bass off the dock. Lots of great restaurants within walking distance, or use the duffy to pull up to most of the harbor restaurants. We really enjoyed this property including the ammenities like the kayaks and the duffy and the quiet location. The hosts are also a very pleasant part of the experience. Thanks Judi and Nuel! Your home is amazing and you are very gracious hosts!

Amazing spot, the hosts live right under the unit and they are very friendly and very hospitable - we stayed for Memorial and had a group of friends out on the patio enjoying the water. Being able to take out the Duffy a few times such a huge advantage. Will stay again, recommmend.

Great location, great host!

Property was very pleasant and perfect for our needs!. Wonderful setting, beautiful patio AND the very generous use of our Host's Duffy. Lori and Nuel are very responsive to any and all questions. Very much enjoyed our stay and will look to book again if in the area!

This is the second time we've stayed here. Judi & Nuell are great and they provide everything needed to enjoy the beach and bay.

Judy and Nuel are lovely and have done a great job making this small apartment feel like home. Since this is an owner occupied rental they are available when needed such as when all 3 tv's didn't work day one. They had the cable company there the next afternoon but even then some written directions for the television remotes would be helpful. It was chilly and rained two of our 3 days but we did take the Duffy out twice. The Duffy does not currently have window zip sides so come prepared to bundle up if it's cool, however, the Duffy was our main reason for renting and Newport harbor is a beautiful ride especially with all the Christmas lights. The apartment was clean and comfortable, just be aware there is not much of a view from any window. The patio is super nice and direct waterfront but for us felt a little awkward sitting in front of their living area window. Don't misunderstand, Judy and Nuel were awesome and accommodating, it's just a bit different renting from owner occupied. One tip:. Awesome cannolis from Mario's, basically around the corner!