Is Steps to Sand or Fun Zone/Balboa/large patio/BBQ pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Steps to Sand or Fun Zone/Balboa/large patio/BBQ located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this family-friendly Newport Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches, Balboa Fun Zone, and Newport Harbor Nautical Museum. Fashion Island is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) away.

Steps to Sand or Fun Zone/Balboa/large patio/BBQ Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie S.

Mar 21, 2025

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

Spring Break Stay

A group of 7 of us stayed here for our spring break. The location is perfect and the place was very clean and tidy upon arrival. The host was also very quick to answer any of our questions which was very convenient! Overall an awesome place for anyone staying here !! I totally recommend !!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

May 31, 2021

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

Great stay!

Space was clean, well appointed finishes and furnishings and a great location! Really enjoyed the stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Mar 17, 2023

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

Excellent

So amazing

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRACY B.

Jul 16, 2018

It is everything we wanted. The pictures are exactly what you get!

We will be renting this place again! We love the location and all the Resturants, shops and bars in walking distance. My kids enjoyed how close we were to the ocean. The owner was very easy to get in contact with and she gets back to you quickly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

mary m.

Aug 7, 2016

Superb

The home was really nice and in a perfect location . We all had an amazing time!!! Thank you Michelle for making your home available for all to enjoy:)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Zoltan B.

Aug 17, 2024

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

Beach vacation in Newport Beach

As a long time Corona del Mar resident before recently moving away, we knew exactly what we wanted from a summer rental on the Peninsula: location close to the beach, with A/C since the summers do get hot, at least one parking spot, and something nicer than an "original beach cottage". This property was perfect! It was very comfortable for our family of five. The communication with the owner, Michelle, was great and everything was seamless. We would stay at this property again (or at their upstairs rental unit if we have an even larger group).

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Feb 10, 2023

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

As described

Everything was clean and as described. We had a great time

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula Z.

Sep 18, 2021

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

Family getaway

The beach house is beautiful and so close to the beach. The house was clean and images on vrbo matched exactly what we got. Restaurants , shops and many fun things to do within walking distance. We loved our stay and Michelle was great at answering questions and making sure we were ok if problems came up. We hope in the future we can return and enjoy the property again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Sep 7, 2016

Beautifully remodeled home! Great for a family vacation!

Everything about our stay here was wonderful! The house is very close to a beautiful beach. We loved playing in the waves on the boogy boards and walking along the beach. The house is beautiful and the beds are very comfortable. It was helpful to have a washer and dryer. The home is located a very short walk from restaurants, bars, shops, a post office, a pharmacy and so much more. Thank you Michelle! You were a wonderful hostess!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

8/10 Good

Matthew H.

May 9, 2024

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

Good location overall good experience

We stayed at this unit for a long weekend in May. The garage parking was great to have. We arrived and everything in the unit was ready to go which was nice. We didn’t need anything else. A few things to note: 1. You will hear almost every footstep of the upstairs neighbors so depending on who is above you it will dictate what you hear. 2. The patio is nice but it is facing north so there is not much sun back there. 3. The photos of this unit show a roof top deck, this unit does not have access to the rooftop deck. I confirmed with the owner before hand so we knew we wouldn’t have access but it’s included in the pictures so a bit misleading. 4. Doing the dishes, taking out the trash, washing beach towels and striping the beds seemed to be a bit much given the cost but we were very prepared and had time to do all of those things for check out. Overall good place for the money and very close to balboa pier and fun zone. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reggie H.

Aug 6, 2024

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

Good times

First I’d like to say the reviews on this spot are accurate. We enjoyed the place because it was close to everything. It was clean and there was space to hangout on the patio. The property owners were very responsive and gave the codes ahead of our arrival. I could go on and on about how amazing this place is. We would definitely stay again if we are ever in Newport again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherice S.

Dec 30, 2021

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

Great house!

We really enjoyed staying at this house. It is very close to the beach and within walking distance of several restaurants and the Fun Zone. It was clean and well stocked. Very easy check in and Michelle’s was very communicative.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Jun 21, 2021

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

Great location

Everything about the property and location is great.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Jun 6, 2019

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

Family Visit

Great location, nicely kept property. We had a good time staying at this location and the setup process with owner was smooth.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hope M., Henderson

May 2, 2019

Best Beach Vacation Home

Super clean home. Location is perfect for all day fun at the beach, the boardwalk and restaurants. Will definitely book this property again! Owner was very responsive and great communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

Feb 24, 2019

Perfect location, beautiful home

The house was a perfect fit for our family. The description is spot on. The photos made the rooms look smaller than they were. The master was very spacious and while the other two rooms were small they had good sized closets and plenty of drawers and space for sleeping. It was a quiet neighborhood with minimal noise from the street, especially at night. Having a garage and washer and dryer was a life saver with kids. The home was beautiful inside and out and so close to the beach and park for our toddler to walk to. We didn't even pack diapers most of the time, as it was easier to go home for a change! There were restaurants and coffee shops near by. We took the bikes up to the north side of the peninsula, which seemed much more crowded. So for us the quiet and empty beaches was a major perk of this location. Minus a few decorations, that we just put in a closet until we left, the house was fairly toddler friendly and easy to keep him safe in. I would highly recommend this rental to anyone that is looking for a peaceful retreat!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

veyrat y.

Sep 11, 2018

Lovely house, very well located in Balboa village.

Lovely house, very well located in Balboa village. The beach is a 3 minute walk away. The house is very clean and well decorated, the rooms are large enough to sleep. We were 4 adults and 3 children, this configuration is ideal. In the garage there are boards for the beach, as well as bicycles for walking. The owner is very friendly, she explains well how to do on arrival for the codes of the garage and the house. The only point for me and only for me, is that the mattresses are too soft. We had a nice stay, and the neighbor on the right is very nice too.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Jul 16, 2018

Amazing vacation home!

My family had a wonderful time staying at this beach home! The home is very nice, clean, and in a terrific location. The location is perfect for families... quiet, safe, and in walking distance to the beach, bay, restaurants, and lots of other fun activities. The owner, Michelle, provides all the fun things you need to enjoy the beach, like bikes, toys, chairs, etc. She is very professional to work with, and quickly responds to all communication. I would highly recommend this specific home & working with Michelle. We will definitely be returning!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jera E.

Jul 5, 2018

This property was clean and comfortable. Very close to the beach, restaurants and lots of activities

We had a great time at this location. It was everything we had hoped for. It was clean and comfortable, close to everything. Just make sure to bring your own beach towels. There are only 2 to use.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris J., West Branch, Mi

Apr 10, 2018

Right next to the beach

Very clean and spacious. Close to restaurants. We had a lovely time.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

RAYMOND & LINDA S.

Apr 3, 2018

Nothing to write home about

We rent homes in the area about 3-4 times/yr and this 1 was not high on our list of repeats. 3 small bikes for 2 units, no locks for the bikes. Very small kitchen with little to no linens or blankets....very few utensils and small living area. ad is very deceptive and your patio is on a main thoroughfare. to top it all off owner called about a broken gate that was completely rusted out and asked if we had broken it......very unfair and wrong.....also left at 12pm and was rushed out because it waa being rented that same day....very poor customer service!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Jan 10, 2018

Amazing!!!

We plan to come back such a beautiful place...Michelle was so amazing and helpful...Can't wait for our next visit

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindi K.

Oct 24, 2017

Best Family Vacation We Ever Had!

This property is clean and well appointed inside! I was so impressed by all the small things that were available to us with this house, we wanted for nothing. We have stayed in other rental properties along Newport Beach but this was defiantly our favorite by far. You can walk to the beach in minutes and we walked around the Balboa Fun Zone many times just to watch the boats go by in the evening. All and all we had a great time and I would give this property a 10 star review if I could. Cindi Kelley

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ryan M.

Sep 21, 2017

Perfect location, quick and easy communication, HIGHLY recommended

Michelle was awesome from the beginning. Getting the booking and details for check in was very helpful. Unit had plenty of beach toys for kids, ice chest/umbrella/chairs for the beach. Perfect location and great price. Will definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Jul 10, 2017

Fantastic location, wonderful owners, perfect stay!

From start to end, Michelle was so pleasant and wonderful to work with. She made this an easy and more than accommodating experience. We had a wonderful stay with our kids and my mom, the only downside was the time went to quickly, we wanted to stay longer. The location is perfect for families or anyone who enjoys being close to the beach and the bay, close to restaurants and a short bike ride to the store. We stayed in the lower unit and couldn't have been happier with it. We can't wait to come back next summer! Thank you!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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