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Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Smart TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8185 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Newport Beach, California
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Balboa Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mother’s Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Newport Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Newport Beach (Balboa Peninsula), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Newport Pier and 10 minutes from Fashion Island. .This vacation home is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Huntington Beach Pier and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from University of California, Irvine.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Beach - 1 min walk
  • Newport Pier - 19 min walk
  • Balboa Pier - 20 min walk
  • Hoag Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Fashion Island - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 28 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside Bakery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Baja Sharkeez - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Stag Bar + Kitchen - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beach Ball - ‬18 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.

Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub

Welcome to Sand Castle! Located on the stunning Balboa Peninsula, this rustic beach home is as cute as it is accommodating, allowing you to experience the true coastal lifestyle of Newport. Warm neutral tones, vaulted ceilings, and large windows that welcome the California sun allow guests to enjoy a sunny, laid-back ambiance that matches the coastal lifestyle. The backyard is the perfect spot to settle down (or turn up!) after a day on the beach just blocks away – a hot tub, fire pit, and outdoor bar will elevate any happy hour or sunset soiree. So grab a drink, grab your friend, and get your vacay started!
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Nearby Attractions: Balboa Peninsula, Fashion Island Shopping, Balboa Surf 7 Style (Rent Bikes and Paddleboards), The Market (try the Reuben Sandwich!), Balboa Fun Park, Corona Del Mar Beach, Whale Watching, Newport Pier, Gondola Adventures.

Surf’s up! This coastal city has the largest recreational harbor on the West Coast and is known for its amazing beaches, parks, restaurants, and outdoor shopping centers. The living is easy here and it often includes bike rides along the boardwalk and watching pros surf some of the biggest swells in Southern California at The Wedge. Take the ferry to Balboa Island for the best seafood in the area and to ride the historic Ferris wheel at everyone’s favorite old-school amusement park.

Experience Newport Beach, AvantStay Style.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team. Whether it’s fridge stocking or in-home massages, AvantStay offers a variety of upgrades & experiences to enhance your stay.

Home Truths:
- This home accepts a maximum of 2 pets. But pets must be approved in advance and are subject to an additional fee of $150 per pet. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- The fireplaces are not available for guest use.
- Please note that the jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom currently only functions as a bathtub as the jets do not work.
- Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request.
- Please note, this home is not located directly on the sand; it is one block away.

Parking Details:
Garage fits 2 small cars or 1 medium/large car.
Street parking.

This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib and a high chair available.

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The room configuration is as follows:

Primary Bedroom / King w/ twin trundle & En-suite
Bedroom 2 / Queen bed
Bedroom 3 / Queen bed

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

All guest stays in Newport Beach subject to the city's 10% Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT).

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

Newport Beach Permit #SLP_13090
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

AvantStay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1991 sq ft (185 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 SLP13090

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
1da0dad2-3700-11ea-98c0-937d376b9a8a

Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lexia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great find!
Loved the location and all of the amenities. Beautiful house and had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun girls weekend
I’m from San Diego and two of my friends from the East Coast came out to visit for a long weekend. This property was perfect for us. It was everything we had hoped for.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Deanne F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
In need of TLC
This was my second stay at this property. Several amenities weren't functioning properly. The hot tub was barely 85 degrees max, bbq impossible to light & very weak flame from a brand new propane tank, kitchen faucet had no hot water, Carbon monoxide alarm going off due to bad batteries, master sink completely clogged & I was able to clean hair & debris myself, and the toilet was filthy as though someone had puked all over it. Also, 2 bikes had broken chains so we had to rent bikes. Several lights are burned out inside and outside on property. We love this house and understand it really just needs TLC and a new cleaning crew that recognizes dirty & clogged sinks etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Astrid H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family beach vacation
Lovely maintained and located family appropriate beach home. Thank you for sharing with us.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Newport Beach Family Vacation
The place was a great location, and we had a group from ages 11-80, so house was a good fit and glad to have some main floor bedrooms. The bedrooms were very spacious and had more room than we thought we would. The trundle in the master was a true twin bed and perfect for young kids. Garage was plenty big, but was also easily able to find street parking right in front most of the time. House kitchen has all the basics from equipment wise, but if you cook prepare to bring any cooking supplies. Dishwasher was on it's last leg, so had to hand wash most things. Hot Tub was great and used alot when we were there. There were two bikes that worked - but also close place a few blocks down that was reasonable to rent. There were plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, and beach toys. Loved our time there.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, spacey, close to the beach
The house is very close to the beach, very comfortable, clean, and has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyree C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house
Exactly as pictured. The hot tub was hot and in the ground. The fireplace downstairs works. The beach is around the corner. The house was beautiful. The owner gives you beach chairs access to bikes to ride asking the sidewalk. A cooler to use. Beach towels. They thought of everything. I would rent from here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Amazing house with perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin G., Orinda, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home in a great location!
We loved our stay! Location is great! Very comfortable for the amount of people we had! So nice that we didn’t even use one of the bathrooms. Kitchen was nice and spacious! Questions were answered very quickly. It was a wonderful trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This property was perfect. Close to the beach, close to shopping and restaurants. Very clean and the response from the hosts was excellent. I highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

gerri b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
House was super equipped with beach items and so much more,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This was a perfect getaway for our family. Steps away from the beach. The beach was quiet and not too crowded. We will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Mindy D.

family vacation in Newport Beach
The location of the house was great, however not accurate from the listing. It pins that the home is walking distance to lido marina and it is not. Very close to the beach though which is great. It is an older home that has been redone. Communication with Avant was easy however the internet and heat in the home did not work properly. The upstairs master was extremely warm when maintaining the main level at a normal temp. probably a better home for older kids as two bedrooms are on the main level and master upstairs. Lots of room for a larger family. Overall, nice experience. Hot tub was an added bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Cary J., Granite bay

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday get away
The home is located on balboa peninsula, on the main road. Having never stayed on the peninsula we were unaware of the traffic that happened on the weekend. There is only one way in and 1 way out. Anyway we lived through the weekend surge. The home is also 1 block off the beach, so great access to walk the strand or beach and also check out the waves. Bedrooms were comfortable, kitchen looked like it had been remodeled lately. Master bed could use a new mattress as there seemed to be feeling a slope to the middle of the bed. Master bathroom toilet room has automatic light switch that is behind the door and I swear the bulb must be 500 watt brite white.. overall the house was comfortable for 5 adults and 1 20 month old toddler. Garage door could use a little maintenance for the squealing noise going up amd down that I’m sure the neighbors would appreciate as well. Coffee pot needs a new plunger in the cone that holds the coffee grounds so you can pull the pot out without coffee flowing out on the counter, because most people are half asleep when they come out in the morning for their coffee and forget the free flow cone won’t stop !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
We really enjoyed our stay! This house had everything we needed and it was steps to the beach. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
House was in a great location. Very clean. Host was easy to work with. Family had a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Pat O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house near beach
Our extended family enjoyed our stay at this house which is laid out with plenty of privacy for everyone. The location is great for time at the beach and exploring the boardwalk. Some maintenance issues: The hot tub heater was off and it was too hot to use for our stay, no hot water in one of the bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bev H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect for our big family! We loved the location to the beach!
Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan g., Grove, OK

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a wonderful home in a great area.
Great response time to questions or concerns. The best part is they allowed our dogs. House was fully equipped with nice things. They included nice amenities too.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

josh m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation!
Enjoyed our stay in Newport beach at this property! Avantstay was very attentive to every detail of our stay and available when we needed a few things at the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

JALYNNE C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect location to both sides, the beach and marina. The place is very clean. T
The company that manages was very thorough. They house is super clean. There is a great lay out
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation
The home was amazing and exactly as advertised. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020