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Charming Bay View Retreat on a Quiet Block on the Beach

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Bay View Retreat on a Quiet Block on the Beach

This charming historic upstairs retreat has been thoughtfully outfitted to comfortably accommodate couples or small families visiting our favorite beach town. Here, the past meets the present with a wonderful blend of vintage character and cozy comfort; even the original milkbottle delivery door remains as a charming feature of the mini kitchen. While intimate in scale, each room has been carefully prepared with thoughtful details, and the home has been refreshed with updated flooring throughout, adding a clean, modern touch to this classic beach retreat.

LIVING & DINING AREAS:
A comfortable leather sofa with additional side seating and cable TV anchors the living space, while full-length picture windows frame stunning views of Newport Harbor. A modern glass dining table with seating for six completes the area, enhanced by updated flooring throughout the living and dining spaces.

BEDROOMS:
- Bedroom 1: Queen-size bed; cable TV, updated flooring
- Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed, updated flooring

BATHROOM:
- Hallway Bathroom: Combination shower/bathtub

OUTDOOR SPACES:
Private rear deck with a round dining table for four, market umbrella, and propane BBQ grill, perfect for outdoor meals. An outdoor shower is conveniently tucked beneath the stairway.

KITCHEN & AMENITIES:
The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, utensils, cookware, and bakeware. Major appliances include a brand-new stainless steel refrigerator, stove, oven, and microwave (no dishwasher). 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 upper residence. This includes all interior spaces and the private rear deck.

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 and tower fans are provided for your comfort.

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 shared washer and dryer are located in the garage, with complimentary laundry supplies provided.

Parking: One single parking space in the shared double garage, which will accommodate small to mid-size vehicles (no SUVs). General neighborhood street parking can also be utilized, both metered and non-metered.

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 #SLP12438
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Balboa Beach. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the condo.
  • The condo offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Newport Beach Pier and 12 minutes from Huntington Beach Pier
This condo offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Newport Beach condo is smoke free.


Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 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

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing 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 age 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

  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number SLP12438
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Gorgeous Bay Views Historic Charmer Quiet Block Ocean
375074
Gorgeous Bay Views Historic Charmer Quiet Block Ocean House
Gorgeous Bay Views Historic Charmer Quiet Block Ocean House

Charming Bay View Retreat on a Quiet Block on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

jhoralek

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, very clean and cozy home. Great service as Any issues were resolved immediately. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I booked this for a month while out in the area for work. It was so nice to come home at the end of the day to the beautiful view of the bay. My favorite was sitting in the recliner by the huge bay window watching the rowers and little sail boats. Conveniently located to the beach and great food. Very responsive to questions.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean Michel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in Newport beach best part !
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Location is 10/10. The property is showing signs of derred maintenance. More fans would help wit the stuffiness at thr end of the day. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anthony a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great area,

Nice place to stay , would return 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve K.

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

4th of July visit

Had a wonderful time with family and friends visiting this location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Long weekend in Newport Beach

Place as advertised. Great location and awesome view.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill N.

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

Great mini vaca

My wife and I decided to get away to Newport Beach for a few days. We were pleasantly surprised and very happy with how the entire time went, thanks to VRBO and BeChviee rentals. Their emails were on point both before and after the stay. Super easy to understand how to check in and check out. A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

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

Convenient spot on Balboa Peninsula

Convenient spot on Balboa Peninsula
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELSA P.

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

Great location. Loved having our own parking only complaint was the mattress need to be replaced.

Would rent again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed O.

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

Beach town

Nice clean place, next to the bay/waterway side, one block away from the ocean side with gorgeous beach and nice waves, quiet neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

My family loved that place!

My family loved that place! Thanks and I will return! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan O.

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

Cute Old Balboa

Clean, quaint, old Balboa property. Great location, bay view, quiet neighborhood. Close to swimming beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha G.

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

Great location

We loved this intimate Newport Beach gem. The views of the bay were beautiful. There is a private beach across The street that my 6 year old daughter loved playing at. Host had great communication -We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cinthia k.

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

Nice way to end summer.

Easy check in and out. Very Clean. Beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl S.

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

We love Newport Beach

Small family of five. The nightly rate was very competitive with other rentals. Check in was super easy. Neighborhood was quiet. Having a small kitchen was ideal for us. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Massoud M.

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

Perfect

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

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

comfortable and great location

This property is within walking distance to so many great amenities - restaurants, beach / boardwalk, Balboa island and a playground on the beach :) We didn't need to use the car very much, because everything is so close! Neighborhood beach is right across the street from the property. It was a slam dunk neighborhood and community.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

Very Good Place to Tent

Good upgrade to an old house, quaint and comfortable. The garage, rate, view, and location are really wonderful. Having rented many times on the peninsula over the years its nice to not have to negotiate an alley. It feels like a neighborhood. Glad we chose this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula h.

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

Lovely weekend

This was the perfect location for a weekend in CA. My nephew and his girlfriend (college kids) joined me and we were all happy with the location, space, and access of property. Highly recommend. And, great customer service when the door was smarter than me at check in. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

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

Good Location but Worn

Already expressed to Beachvuew Realty
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha A.

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

Nice

Lovely location - more powerful fans would be helpful considering it is above the garage and there is no AC.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Shauna O.

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

Great location

Small beach across from the unit on Balboa bay. Walk past 7 houses and Balboa Blvd. to the ocean. Small kitchen and bathroom need updating. Pleasant upstairs deck with table and barbecue. Sleeps 4 in beds, 2 sleeping pads, but bring your own bed linens for pads. 2 portable fans in closet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melissa P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

location great house small

The property was located in a great spot but parking was horrible and the property itself was way smaller than anticipated. the sofa should have been a sleeper in order to claim it slept 6 people. The bathroom was the size of a shoebox as was the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ethan S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very Basic amenities. No hot water last 2 days.

Close to everything. Not a great place to spend time in but a place to sleep and with VERY basic amenities. Tiny bathroom. Hot from the afternoon on but cools off by midnight.We didn’t have hot water the last two days. Repair half hour before checking out but we’re were told we could have an extra hour to check out because next guests had it booked. Not sure how they were going to clean in between with no hot water. Still no hot water by checkout time. Disappointing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025