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Steps to Sand, Bikes, Balcony & Great Parking

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A two-story house with a white garage door, a red front door with a mailbox, and a white picket fence.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a TV stand with shelves.
A spacious living room with a large TV, wooden entertainment unit, and comfortable seating.
A lifeguard tower with the number 48 and a sign stating "NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY HOLLY".
A balcony with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a residential area with houses and a parked car.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lido Marina Village
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Beach Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Newport Beach

This holiday home puts you in the heart of Newport Beach, steps from Balboa Peninsula Beaches and within a 10-minute stroll of Hoag Hospital. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a balcony and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Balboa Peninsula holiday home include Huntington State Beach and Newport Beach Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lido Marina Village - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Huntington State Beach - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Huntington Beach Beaches - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Newport Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 15 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Herst Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bear Flag Fish Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Malarky's Irish Pub - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps to Sand, Bikes, Balcony & Great Parking

🏖 Winter at the beach! 100 steps to sand, quiet neighborhood, vaulted ceilings, balcony BBQ, and beach gear included.

100 Steps to the Sand – Big, Bright, and Beach-Ready!

Your Newport Beach escape starts here — a spacious upstairs 3BR/2BA condo with vaulted ceilings, a private balcony with BBQ, 2 bikes, and beach gear ready for fun. In a quiet family neighborhood yet close to restaurants, shops, and the pier, this is where your best beach memories begin.

Why You’ll Love This Home:

Just 100 steps to the sand – enjoy a quieter stretch of beach away from pier crowds

Vaulted ceilings & open layout for that airy, coastal feel

Front balcony patio with gas BBQ & seating — perfect for evening dinners

Fully equipped kitchen with cookware, dishes, Keurig, coffee maker, and Crockpot

In-unit washer/dryer for easy laundry during your stay

Beach gear included – chairs, umbrellas, sand toys, and 4 bikes for exploring

🛏 Sleeping Arrangements:

Primary Suite: Queen bed, en suite bath

Bedroom 2: Queen bed

Bedroom 3: Full-over-full bunk bed

Parking Perks:
Two reserved spaces — one in the garage, one in the driveway (fits SUVs/vans). In Newport, that’s a rare find!

Location, Location, Location:

Walk or bike to Newport Pier (about 1 mile) for dining & shopping

Easy rides to Balboa and Huntington Beach

Quiet, family-friendly neighborhood that’s safe and peaceful at night

Why Guests Return Year After Year:
We’re a family-run rental, not a corporate property manager. We’ve stocked and maintained our home with care so it feels like your own. Many guests make this their annual tradition — we’d love to have you join them!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Lock up bikes
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Newport Beach has a noise curfew at 10 pm to 7 am. At this time the noise should be low enough that it cannot be heard outside by neighbors.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number SLP11587

Property is also known as

Huge Family Room Quiet Street. 2 Minutes Your Sitting Beach

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Steps to Sand, Bikes, Balcony & Great Parking?

Yep, Steps to Sand, Bikes, Balcony & Great Parking is a short 1-minute walk from Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.

Does Steps to Sand, Bikes, Balcony & Great Parking have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Steps to Sand, Bikes, Balcony & Great Parking family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as children's dinnerware and travel cots, it's no surprise that Steps to Sand, Bikes, Balcony & Great Parking is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Steps to Sand, Bikes, Balcony & Great Parking?

No, Steps to Sand, Bikes, Balcony & Great Parking does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Steps to Sand, Bikes, Balcony & Great Parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Steps to Sand, Bikes, Balcony & Great Parking?

No, pets are not allowed.

Steps to Sand, Bikes, Balcony & Great Parking Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 199 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay, host was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dave j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with all the amenities you would need. Stephanie responded right away if we had a question. Would recommend this place for a relaxing stay steps away from the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious and well equipped kitchen with a gas range. Easy to clean up and truly steps from the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was immaculate, looked just like the pictures online. Didn’t have any parking issues and the host was very quick to respond when we had question and very friendly. Overall a perfect stay. Loved listening to the sounds of the waves at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly

Amazing property and incredible location. Loved every second of it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Will K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Very comfortable and a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time, Stephanieanswered all my questions! Lots of fun things to do in the area, we will stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juleeanna r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!

The house was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful stay

thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your vrbo. Everything was just as described and very clean. We also loved the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ed L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The house was nice, location was great Place was equipped nicely
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alvin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay by the beach

Nice big living room to be together with friends :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication and very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dusty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We loved our stay it!! The location is great and we would definitely stay here again. Our family didn’t want our vacation to end.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Amazing family end of summer vacation! This was our 4th year booking this place and we love it! Super close to the beach and amenities. Always clean and easy to check in and out. Host is easy to communicate with. We will definitely be booking for next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

West Coast business trip

Was a perfect little spot for us to spend the weekend with our son and spend some time on the beach as a family
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vivian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at our family vacation beach house this summer. The property manager was very responsive to any inquiries and the description of the home. The location and accessories was very accurate.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

neptune in newport

super close to beach, easy check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our family vacation. It was very clean and supplied everything we needed for cooking and BBQ’ing. The house came fully stocked with bikes and everything you need for the beach, which is just steps away. I would highly recommend staying here. The driveway was a huge bonus too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great location and super close to the beach. Very spacious. It was our second year staying and we plan to do it again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rent this place!

Fantastic property and location. The host is very responsive, and provides you with a great instruction sheet along with everything to do that is close in the area. Will be adding this place to our 'go-tos' when looking to book in this area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lacy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay

We stayed here during our annual Newport Beach trip and the accommodations were perfect. The house was steps from the beach, plenty of parking, the home was comfortable and provided plenty of amenities for our stay. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as described!

Great location, clean, convenient parking, and easy check in. It was a bonus having bikes, beach chairs and sand toys! Looking forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach getaway

Great property!! We did have an issue the first morning with no hot water, but the owner was very fast to respond and we had it resolved rapidly. Comfortable space, great for our group of six!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Vaca

Very nice property, everything my family needed for a relaxing stay. Very close to the beach. Nice bike path to Newport Pier.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Satyrah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach vacation Getaway

This property is everything as described in the listing. It is spacious, in a quiet neighborhood and literally steps to the beach . The property owner Stephanie is easy to communicate with and is very helpful and nice. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024