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Charming Bay View Retreat on a Quiet Block on the Beach

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A coastal town with a marina, colorful buildings, and a Ferris wheel.
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Beachfront houses with palm trees, a sandy beach, and a clear sky.
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Reviews

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 the area

Newport Beach

With a stay at this condo in Newport Beach (Balboa Peninsula), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Newport Beach Pier and 9 minutes from Orange County Fair and Events Center. .This beach condo is 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from Huntington Beach Pier and 15.9 mi (25.5 km) from Orange County Great Park.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mother’s Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Balboa Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Newport Beach Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 22 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Ii - ‬6 min drive

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

Come enjoy gorgeous bay views from the relaxing rear deck. 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:
Leather sofa with additional side seating and cable TV, complemented by full-length picture windows showcasing stunning Newport Harbor views. A modern glass dining table with seating for six completes the space.

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

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 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. Please note that guests must provide their own laundry supplies.

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
Make yourself comfortable in this condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free condo features snorkeling nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby, sailing nearby, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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

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 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
Property Registration Number SLP12438

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 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A remote control for the garage would have been nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

Debbie M.

Pictures were very misleading! Both bathroom (tiny) and Kitchen (also very small) are in need of serious updating. Repainting would also be a plus , perhaps with walls in the color of sage or gray.Only two toilet paper rolls were available. There were no blankets of any kind on the couch or in either bedroom and it got cold at night.When we first arrived it smelled stail and I also had to wash the skillets, plates and glasses before I felt safe they were clean enough to safely use.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gwen U.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

jhoralek

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

SHARON G.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brian S., Camas, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Ethan S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Bill N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

No air conditioning!

The good: Fantastic location with amazing view of the bay from the front room, which has huge glass windows to take advantage of the views. Very convenient to walk everywhere we went and the beach was directly across the residential street. While the home was very clean, it’s pretty worn out and in need of basic maintenance. The not-so good (actually, horrible): I titled this review so that people don’t make the mistake we did during August. When we arrived, the house was sooooo hot! They left all the drapes open, letting the living area to become at lease degrees hotter than it was outside. The windows were shut tight and only 2 very low wind ceiling fans. There were other portable fans onsite. It was not comfortable until the next morning and only then because we opened windows and let the breeze in. We called property manager right away and the guy was very nice—said he’d send maintenance over “right away”. At 6:00, nobody had shown up, so we called again and there was a recording saying they were closed until 9 AM the next morning. They called back the next morning and I told them we had gotten it cooked down to around 80, but suggested they could help future guests by opening the windows, closing drapes of non-opening windows, and turning on the fans. It actually ruined our first day and night at the property because it was so uncomfortable. I don’t think they will change their practices, but it’s such an easy fix that it doesn’t make sense not to.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
House is pretty old and not updated at all. They charged for extra blankets. Not a lot of items in the home. Beds are small, rooms are tight, nowhere to put luggage, no AC, very hot and too noisy to leave windows open . They have three fans on the property but they are low power and quiet. It is definitely not as nice as other properties for the same amount of money
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula h.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ed O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend in Newport Beach

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

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Tiffany W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and view

I’m glad we read reviews prior to our stay. After reading there was no dishwasher, I brought paper plates, bowls, and disposable flatware. We were going to bring our own beach chairs and I wish we had. We saw there were beach chairs provided so we thought we’d save some space in the car and use the rental property’s beach chairs. There were only two (a possible 3rd chair but it was hard to tell if it belonged to the rental property or the tenant below because it was not branded like the other two). The refrigerator also leaked a lot of water, they offered to bring a maintenance person but the last thing I wanted to do was remove all of our perishables while a maintenance person worked on the fridge. It felt like the fridge could have been addressed before we arrived, I suspect the water was there long before we checked in when housekeeping was there. Hopefully they fix that for the next guests (I honestly feel it’s time for the owner to invest in a new, up-to-date fridge). I’m also accustomed to most vacation rentals having some basics usually left from previous guests like seasonings and cooking spray. There was only 1 salt (no pepper). So if you plan on cooking, travel with some basics. I left a new salt and pepper set and cooking spray, hopefully they leave it for others. With that said, management was great at communication and response time, the view is beautiful, and we loved the location so we were happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lesa B., Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness

relaxing

Great location with a great view of the bay. The back deck is very relaxing and private which we appreciated. It's a great house for a weekend getaway. The beds are comfortable. The kitchen is cute and very small but had everything we needed. I do wish there was a dishwasher...only because you are trusting other people's hand washing skills prior to your arrival. The area is very cool, all you really need is walking distance. All felt safe but very busy. Lots of traffic. I would probably replace the carpet. It does feel clean, but it is stained. And without AC (like many places in the area) carpet can smell a bit musty. A good breeze comes in the windows, but the house was always warmer than the outdoors. Overall, it's a cool house in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve K.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July visit

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

10/10 Excellent

Massoud M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELSA P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Smithville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

I really enjoyed my experience here at this location. I had my two grandsons ages 5 and 3 with me so the bay was perfect for playing in the water without worry about the big waves. The kitchen and bathroom were a little small, but it was perfect for us. The kids LOVED the big window and watching the boats sail in and out, and the ocean is just one street over with a boardwalk that my grandkids LOVED riding their scooters on. We didn't have any issues with parking. The spot in the garage is perfect for a small car or small SUV. There was also street parking for our guests and they just needed to move on Monday for the street sweeper. Management was quick to respond by phone if I needed anything. I was a little worried after getting the noise ordinance info online, but I called and they assured me I wouldn't have any issues with the kids. It was mostly just to keep people from being loud partying all night. That was definitely not us since we were in bed by 9 each night:) I did try for an early check in and was told this property isn't eligible for early check in, but I knew when I bought it that check in was at 3 so, we just went and enjoyed the beach till time to check in:) We will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

anthony a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great area,

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

6/10 Okay

kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view

Overall it was good, very nice view. Major issues were the faucet in the bathroom took a body builder to turn it on properly and the toilet ran sporadically off and on for 6 days. Also the window treatments were horrible and provided zero blocking of sun
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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