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Beach nearby
Marina
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lido Marina Village
    ‪15 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 places you 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 patio and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Balboa Peninsula holiday home include Newport Beach Pier and Huntington Beach Beaches.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lido Marina Village - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Huntington Beach Beaches - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Newport Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mother’s Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 24 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hoag Hospital Cafeteria - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Freelance Coffee Project - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Magic is in the Details! | Clean, Bright, & Beautiful | A Private Oasis Steps from the Beach!

Just two homes from the sand, this downstairs 4BR/2BA beach retreat offers the perfect setting for your Newport getaway any time of year. Ideally located just steps from one of Newport’s best beaches, you’ll enjoy easy walking access to restaurants, parks, a coffee shop, a mini mart, and more. Spend your days by the ocean, then unwind on your private, secluded front patio, perfect for relaxed evenings and family BBQs.

LIVING & DINING AREAS:
The open-concept living and dining area features two comfortable couches and a TV, with patio doors that open to the private front patio, along with a dining table for 6–8 and a breakfast bar with seating for two at the kitchen.

BEDROOMS:
- Primary Bedroom: King-size bed; TV; ceiling fan
- Guest Bedroom 1: King-size bed; ceiling fan
- Guest Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed; ceiling fan
- Guest Bedroom 3: Two twin-size beds; ceiling fan

BATHROOMS:
- Hallway Bathroom 1: Step-in shower
- Hallway Bathroom 2: Combination shower/bathtub

OUTDOOR SPACES:
Private front patio designed for relaxed outdoor living, featuring a dining table for six, additional lounge seating, a market umbrella, and a propane gas BBQ grill, perfect for effortless coastal cookouts.

KITCHEN & AMENITIES:
The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, utensils, cookware, and bakeware. Major appliances include a refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, oven, and microwave. Guests are welcome to bring their own food, drinks, spices, condiments, and additional paper goods. Salt, pepper, olive oil, and coffee are provided.

YOUR STAY ALSO INCLUDES:
- Wi-Fi
- 4 low-profile beach chairs
- Hair dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Heating throughout

GUEST ACCESS:
Guests will have private and exclusive access to the entire ground-floor 4BR/2BA residence. This includes all interior spaces and the private front patio. The upstairs 2BR/2BA residence is not included in this listing, but can be rented simultaneously, when available, to accommodate larger groups. See separate listings or contact our office for more details.

SUPPORT THROUGHOUT YOUR STAY:
We are committed to ensuring you have a wonderful and seamless stay. While we respect your privacy, our team is available to answer any questions or address any needs that may arise during your visit. We will not be present at the property during your stay unless assistance is requested.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
No Air Conditioning: Like most homes in our moderate coastal climate, this property does not have air conditioning. Ceiling fans are provided for your comfort.

Pets: This home welcomes a maximum of one pet (dogs only). Size and breed restrictions apply. All pet arrangements must be coordinated with our office in advance and approved in writing, and a non-refundable pet fee will be assessed.

Linens & Starter Supplies: All bed, bath, kitchen, and beach linens for the maximum number of guests are provided. We also include a starter supply of hand soap, dish soap, a sponge, trash bags, 2-4 rolls of toilet paper, and 1 paper towel roll. Guests are responsible for additional supplies and personal toiletries.

Laundry: A washer and dryer are located in the residence. Please note that guests must provide their own laundry supplies.

Parking: One space in the shared garage. Garage dimensions: 6'7" height clearance with 18' depth - small to mid-size vehicles recommended. Parking behind the garage is not permitted. General street parking, both metered and unmetered, is also available.

Recreation Gear Rentals: Additional beach gear or recreational equipment is available for rent from Beachview Rentals at very reasonable rates. Large ice chests, wagons, Pack' N Play portable cribs, portable high chairs, twin rollaway beds, and more are available. Contact us for more information.

Rental Agreement: A signed rental agreement is required to complete your booking.

Security: This property may use surveillance cameras and/or recording devices in outdoor spaces and/or property entrances, as well as noise-monitoring equipment such as decibel readers, to protect our guests, the property, and ensure compliance with local ordinances.

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.

Check-in Time: 3 pm on the arrival date
Check-out Time: 10 am on the departure date

Permit #SLP12986

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: 1 pet(s) 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number SLP12986

Property is also known as

491720

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Magic is in the Details! | Clean, Bright, & Beautiful | A Private Oasis Steps from the Beach!?

Yep, The Magic is in the Details! | Clean, Bright, & Beautiful | A Private Oasis Steps from the Beach! is a short 1-minute walk from Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and body boarding. You can also find motor boats.

Does The Magic is in the Details! | Clean, Bright, & Beautiful | A Private Oasis Steps from the Beach! have a pool?

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

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Magic is in the Details! | Clean, Bright, & Beautiful | A Private Oasis Steps from the Beach!?

No, The Magic is in the Details! | Clean, Bright, & Beautiful | A Private Oasis Steps from the Beach! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Magic is in the Details! | Clean, Bright, & Beautiful | A Private Oasis Steps from the Beach!?

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

The Magic is in the Details! | Clean, Bright, & Beautiful | A Private Oasis Steps from the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in easy. Appreciated that there were shampoo, bodywash, soap, conditioner. Loved the coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

susan c.

calling all short skinny people!

The location was great. The ants were quite annoying along with the people who rented the place above us. Garage space is an issue. Two standard cars will have trouble getting into and out of the garage - between cars requires your BMI <23. SUVs, regardless of size, will NOT fit. Lots of other cars and trash cans from the neighbors take up a lot of the open space. If you are planning to have a car this will be an ongoing issue. The house had limited supplies and of you love nice towels bring your own. If you are 5'4 or shorter, the showers will be enjoyable. Tall people need to bend over....just crazy. On rainy days, water does come in the front doors you see in the picture so do leave anything cloth on the floor.. This is not a 5 star rental.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location. Great house.

The location of this cute beach house is perfect. Close to coffee and food. And steps from the beach. We loved this house so much. There was plenty of space for our big teenage boys and my husband and I. Beach chairs, boogie boards and bikes that were provided made for a lot of beach fun and family activity. Everything was just easy and enjoyable. It was hard to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Steven K., Phoenix AZ

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dissatisfied & Disappointed with this property

Our family was looking forward to our stay in this property. From the initial check in process, we had to drive to the property management place to sign paper work and then get told they will text us codes to get in. We were also told a compact car is recommended, when we are a family of 6 driving from Arizona that is just not a possible task. The property has an upstairs unit and downstairs unit (A) where we stayed. Its apparent that parking is impossible anywhere near the property so we drive around to the back where the garage is located and the people in UNIT B have a vehicle in there already. Theres approximately 10 beach cruisers in the garage so a second vehicle for the opposite unit is impossible. We were let driving around aimlessly looking for a parking spot anytime we left anywhere. The unit we stayed in had a lot of issues, lets begin with ants that were all over the living room and kitchen. By the end of our stay they were in bathrooms and every room. The bedrooms with the bigger beds had very uncomfortable mattresses, they were beyond firm with headboards that are not attached to the beds so you are left sticking towels behind them to avoid all the noise. Both bathrooms had clogged drains in the bathtub, we were left with only 1 toilet paper roll, and we didn't have enough towels to last for the week. By our last night, the garage was available to park as the new tenants that arrived a day before left so we finally parked our SUV in the garage. The people upstairs arrived at 10pm that night and we receive a phone call from the on call property manager whom stated the tenant upstairs wanted a space in the garage. Mind you this is the only time we had the opportunity to park in the garage. I explained to the guy that there are over 10 bikes there so another car was impossible. He threaten to evict us or tow our car if we didn't move it. My husband and I agreed that we will move our vehicle to the sport that is on our contract and we would leave the bikes on the other side so the other tenant can decide to take liability of moving those bikes. We had the cops called on us, the other tenant moved all the bikes outside and left them there so she can park her vehicle inside. We woke up to find a dent on our car door but left at 5am that morning and didn't want to deal with the hassle. We will never come back to this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Friendly

Perfect for family of 6 plus 2 children. We enjoyed the ample space to spend time together plus private space for down time. The outdoor patio was a favorite gathering place to enjoy the sunshine and ocean air. The beach is so close and we all walked over to see the stunning sunset each day. The bikes and beach toys were perfect for us to enjoy. Great bike rides along the bike path. Close to freeway access for our Disneyland fun! We plan to visit this house again as a favorite stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Stay

Lovely property a block-and-a-half from the beach. Great out door and indoor dining areas - and a nice living room area adjacent. Great for a small reunion. Dana was very helpful and kind. I hope to return someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Silvana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Beach stay

Everything about this place was great! Owners so quick to respond and very friendly! Clean and many amenities provided. Also everything you need for the beach is provided. Literally a two minute easy walk access to the beach walk. Would definitely return and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best week at the Beach

We love this property. It is perfect for our family. It has a great front porch to store bikes and eat outside. It is close to the beach and our favorite doughnuts and smoothies!! Dana was so helpful!! Can't wait until next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness

See below

A beautiful property. Dana is very professional and communicates on a regular basis. I highly recommend you try Dana and Jim’s properties.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

We will visit again!

We stayed with our two daughters, their husbands and two of our granddaughters. There was plenty of space for the 8 of us. The place was very clean and with close proximity to the beach. We loved taking the bikes to grab some cronuts or tacos on a regular basis. There was an issue with the microwave on the first day, but Dana quickly had a replacement delivered for us. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Owners were super great and easy to get a hold of with any issues!

Definitely recommend. Everything was provided that we needed, towels, bikes, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great family celebration

Jim and Dana's place was the perfect location for celebrating our son's college graduation. It's a great location near the beach and the accommodations were wonderful. We enjoyed the large common area which was great for hanging out, playing games and catching up. Having the bedrooms and bathrooms down a separate hallway gave everyone enough space to enjoy together time and alone time. We cooked most of our meals and found everything we needed to prepare then. We took advantage of the grill and enjoyed eating on the patio. Dana and Jim were very responsive to our questions. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Celebration Weekend

Such a beautiful spot with great beach proximity, comfortable beds, and a really nice patio for a bbq! Our highlight was definitely being able to use the bikes for a coastal morning ride! This was the perfect place to celebrate our daughter’s college graduation as a family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location- great home

Perfect location-hosts were great-house had everything and was just as pictured- had a wonderful time and appreciate the use of the bikes & beach stuff- would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wess and Sherise D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Birthday Celebration

We rented out both levels of this beautiful, perfect for our family, beach house! Close to all..especially a donut shop we found to be irresistible! Thanks for the fun memories Dana & Jim!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Always a pleasure!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and service

The location, cleanliness and response times were great. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a beach vacation with easy access to I-5, lots of restaurants and Newport Harbor.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha S., LAS VEGAS

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Great location and very nice host. Parking is a bit of a problem so if you can limit yourself to one or no cars you are better off! Overall great vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this house!

We had a great time with our daughters and their friends! This house was perfect . Great location and everything we needed! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time for son’s 16th birthday

We had an absolutely wonderful time at this place with our 4 children ages 9-16. We slept well, plenty of space, we cooked every meal and about 60 steps to sand . Perfect! Thank you Dana & Jim! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hubert R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

This house was perfect for our post-Christmas visit to see our family in Costa Mesa. The house was clean, spacious and in an amazing location. We loved the front porch (plenty of room to social distance and visit with family) and just a block from the beach. We had several great runs along the boardwalk, watched the sunset and enjoyed the fireplace at night. The kitchen was well stocked, the bedrooms were comfy and it was so clean! We will definitely come back again! -
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our family of 8 enjoyed this house. Very private and comfortable. Beach nice and close.

Everyone enjoyed the house. Cozy and fully stocked. Managed to cook A Thanksgiving meal and everyone was comfortable and will consider coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H., Brea, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Loved this home. From the time we arrived to the day we left, we found this home to be a great getaway for our family. The home was extremely clean and when we contacted the owner Dana, she was quick with a response. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to staying at this home again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danny H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Two thumbs up

We couldn’t have ask for anything more. Everything was just as advertised. The location to the beach, comfort of the house, bikes and beach gear were a bit plus! Thank you for letting us enjoy your great place! We’ll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristen J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Vacation!

This rental property had everything to be desired. Perfect location. Wonderful amenities. So relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020