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An outdoor pool area with seating and a view of a cityscape at night.
A living room with a fireplace, a large TV mounted above it, and a coastal view.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a dense cluster of buildings.
A marina with boats docked, a tall tower, and a red location marker.
A coastal cityscape with a marina filled with boats, residential buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mother’s Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Beach Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Newport Beach, a 1-minute drive from Newport Beach Pier and 9 minutes from Huntington Beach Pier. .This vacation home is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Orange County Fair and Events Center and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from University of California, Irvine.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mother’s Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Newport Beach Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Balboa Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lido Marina Village - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 19 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mutt Lynch's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Baja Sharkeez - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stag Bar + Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Beach Ball - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪T K Burgers - ‬3 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.

Rooftop Sunsets & Sailboats · 2-Min to Sand & Pier · A/C & Garage

Exclusive water-view rooftop deck, steps to the sand, pier, sailing harbor, shops, and cafes. Harbor Lookout is a custom-built 3BR with rare A/C and a view few Newport rentals offer — guests tell us it feels `like staying at the Four Seasons.` Quiet street next to the harbor, yet walkable to everything. Sip wine and watch the sailboats catch the light at sunset.

Signature highlights:
✓ Rooftop Deck
✓ Rare A/C
✓ Garage + EV⚡
✓ King + 2 Queens
✓ 75` TV + music + fast Wi-Fi
✓ Cozy fireplace

Popular—dates go fast!

The space
Harbor Lookout is a luxury 3BR upper-level retreat, custom built in 2023 and professionally designed and decorated end to end — high-end fixtures, curated decor, and the fit and finish of a ground-up designer build, not a converted rental. Guests notice the moment they walk in; more than one has told us it feels `like staying at the Four Seasons.` Rare central A/C, fast Wi-Fi, secure garage parking, whole-home music, and a Level 2 EV charger.

Rooftop Deck Lounge
Your private rooftop oasis sits above the harbor, the kind of place where morning coffee stretches into starlit evenings with sailboat lights dotting the water below. Enjoy lounge seating under a large articulating shade umbrella, outdoor dining table, gas BBQ, and sunset views over the Balboa Peninsula. After the beach, rinse off in the warm outdoor shower before heading upstairs for dinner, drinks, or a quiet night under the coastal sky.

The Goldilocks Zone — not too close, not too far. Just right. This is the location locals choose: steps from everything, removed from the crowds.

A short 2–3 minute walk covers the sand, Newport Pier, and the oceanfront boardwalk, along with Mom`s Beach for calm bay swimming and paddleboarding, Marina Park, bike and surf rentals, waterfront dining and cafés (Crab Cooker, Lighthouse Café, Shorebird), Balboa ice cream bars, and the Sunday farmers market.

Surf, sail, paddle, bike — then retreat to a quiet street where the evening actually feels like vacation. Park once in your own spot and leave the car there all week.

Sleeping Arrangements
Comfortable sleeping for six across three well-appointed bedrooms — each individually designed, no two alike.

🛏️ The Flagship Master
King bed · Premium mattress · Brooklinen percale sheets · Blackout shades · 55` Smart TV · A/C

🛏️ The Bay View Room
Queen bed · Brooklinen percale sheets · Partial bay & beach views · Blackout shades · 55` Smart TV · A/C

🛏️ The Surf Room
Queen bed · Brooklinen percale sheets · Surf & skate-themed décor · Blackout shades · 55` Smart TV · A/C

The Bath
The spa bathroom serves all three bedrooms equally and exceptionally. Warm, high-end lighting fills the walk-in shower, designer fixtures and finishes carry the custom-home quality through, the full Apotheke bath collection is stocked, and plush Turkish towels complete the experience.

Chef’s Kitchen, Wine & Coffee Bar
Built for real cooking and fully stocked — a commercial-style gas range, Bosch refrigerator, and craft ice maker. The dedicated coffee bar covers every preference (drip, Keurig, and French press), and the wine & beverage cooler keeps everything chilled for sunset on the rooftop. Rounding it out: a Breville toaster oven, rice maker, and air fryer.

Tech & Comfort
Central A/C throughout makes Harbor Lookout a true Newport rarity. The 75` Samsung Frame TV with surround sound and whole-home audio makes staying in feel like a choice, not a compromise. Smart home lighting, automated shades, ultra-fast Wi-Fi for work-from-beach days, an in-garage washer/dryer, and a cozy gas fireplace add comfort throughout.

Garage Parking
Secure garage parking with a Level 2 EV charger. Fits a full-size SUV (no tall roof racks).

Beach Essentials, Handled
Beach chairs, umbrella, towels, surfboards, boogie boards, and a cooler are ready in the garage — grab and go, two minutes to the sand.

Traveling with little ones?
Pack-n-play, high chair, crib, and baby monitor available on request.

Book with Confidence
Trust is easy to claim and hard to earn, so we let the record speak:

• 5-Star reviews.
• `Loved by Guest` Vrbo Favorite badge.
• Top scores for cleanliness, accuracy, check-in, and communication.
• The photos don`t do the place justice.
• Premier Host (4 years) · 100% response rate, typically less than 15 minutes.

Your Host
• Hosted by a lifelong Newport local — you get insider recommendations tourists never find: where locals actually dine and the best activities to experience on the Balboa Peninsula.
• Premier Host (4 years) · 100% response rate, typically less than 15 minutes.

Premium by Design
Compare the Harbor Lookout to anything nearby: rooftop view deck, custom 2023 build, designer finishes, carefully curated decor, hotel-quality beds (king included), rare A/C, secure garage parking + EV charging, 75` TV, whole-home music system, private outdoor dining, two minutes to sand and pier. Few rentals nearby check even half these boxes. Guests rave that the rooftop view makes it worth every penny.


Arrival made easy
• Contact-free self check-in
• Private secure gated entrance
• Luggage drop-off allowed if you arrive early
• 11 AM checkout — a relaxed last morning, not a rushed one
• Stairs lead you to the upper-level retreat

Good to know
• Upper-level duplex with private entrance
• Stairs — may not be suitable for guests with mobility limits
• Age requirement: 25+ to book
• Quiet hours 10 PM–10 AM; no loud parties
• One secure parking space reserved for your vehicle
• Security cameras at front exterior and garage
• Garage is shared with the lower unit — all other spaces are private
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include barbecue grills and bike storage.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like onsite parking and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 11 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Turn off all Air Conditioners (Bedrooms & Living Room)
Make Sure Roof Deck sofas are covered
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

The City of Newport Beach prohibits the use of a rental unit to be used for any commercial purposes.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

440432

Rooftop Sunsets & Sailboats · 2-Min to Sand & Pier · A/C & Garage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Great place!

Really nice unit, very comfortable and well-appointed. Location was ideal. Perfect place for a NB visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristy K.

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

Amazing

Rental was super clean and in a great location. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caden C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margo F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family with two teens had so much fun at this location! The property was immaculate and in very good condition. We loved walking all around restaurants, the boardwalk along the ocean, and shops. We would highly recommend this property and hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Relaxing Weekend

Beautifully renovated space with an incredible view of the yacht bay, perfect for watching the sunrise.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

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

Nice getaway

Had a wonderful time with friends and family. Very clean and excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space. Very comfortable. Close to bay and oceanside.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Newport Beach

Brand new place amazing design. Walk to everything. Wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooke J.

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

Perfect Location!

Our family of four stayed in this newly remodeled clean 3 bedroom apartment. The patio loft was a lovely addition and made the setting feel so much bigger. The location is great for walking to the beach, eating and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous! Host was informative and detailed throughout the entire process. Care was taken with every detail on the house. I would 100% recommend and would return again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

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

Boat parade get away

We had a great time at this perfect rooftop house. The home was beautiful, clean & had everything we needed for our stay to watch the parade. Close to boardwalk & restaurants. Able to walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lyrissa R.

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

Awesome place to stay!

This was the perfect location for my husband and I to get ready for our micro-wedding. It was such a relaxing stay, beautifully decorated with literally the best lighting. Luckily there was a Tesla charger in the garage which alleviated the stress of needing to charge during our stay. Walking distance to the beach and a lot of great restaurants and bars. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Beach time with friends

We had a fantastic time staying at Harbor Lookout! The place was immaculate and really nicely decorated. Ron was communicative and helpful. We enjoyed the well-equipped kitchen, great TV setup for watching movies, and eating on the roof deck. We walked on the beach every day and were a 5 minute drive to Lido Isle -- really nice shops and restaurants. A wonderful beach getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Excellent location and beautiful house!

Nearby to beach, restaurants and shopping - all within a few minute walk. Location tucked away on a quiet residential street. House is well equipped, clean and modern. Host was very easy to work with and instructions were very clear. Rooftop deck and attached garage were a plus. Beach chairs and towels were available and on-site laundry was helpful. Will definitely look to return to this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Lovely Thanksgiving by the beach

We arrived at almost midnight after a long day of flying. Everything was in order and easily laid out in the email sent before we got there. We came in to a lovely condo with lights on to greet us, got a great night’s sleep and enjoyed the next few days riding around exploring Newport and getting much-needed rest and family time. Easy access to food, beach and activities. All around a great vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristie R.

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

Beautifully decorated

We LOVED our stay at this property. The unit is beautifully decorated, comfortable and clean. We especially liked all of the mood lighting and one panel to access it all. The Tesla charger in the garage was perfect and took the stress out of trying to find a charger. The unit is within walking distance to the beach and shops. I absolutely recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice little vacation at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

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

Perfect Family Beach Rental

This house is newly remodeled. The owner spent a lot of time and professional contracting, no doubt. My teens and 10 year old were super excited about the place. My wife and I used the roof for grilling and lounging a great deal. It’s in a quiet area so you don’t have to worry about the late night party people that are near the bars. We hope to be back soon. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Olaf H.

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

Relaxing retreat in beautiful Newport Beach

Ron's Harbor Lookout was the perfect place for a relaxing few days on the end of our family SoCal road trip. The place was beautiful, new and clean, and the location is unbeatable - only a few minutes away from the harbor, the beach, restaurants and bars and yet located in a quiet and charming street away from any noise at night. We especially enjoyed spending time on the roof terrace with great views overlooking the harbor. Parking in the garage was really nice, allthough somewhat tight space I can confirm that a large SUV (Suburban) will indeed fit just fine - just as promised by the host before we booked. Ron was communicative, helpful and plesant to talk with. Would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023