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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82600 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Newport Beach (Balboa Peninsula), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Newport Beach Pier and 8 minutes from Huntington Beach Pier. .This beach vacation home is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from University of California, Irvine and 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Irvine Spectrum Center.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lido Marina Village - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mother’s Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Newport Beach Pier - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Balboa Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 24 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chihuahua Cerveza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Malarky's Irish Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Palmilla Cocina Y Tequila - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Topside Roof Deck - ‬11 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.

The Sand Castle - Beachfront House- Plenty of Outdoor Space- Oceanfront

Beautifully kept and upgraded luxury oceanfront dream home. This home boasts upgraded appliances, large master soaking tub, high ceilings, two car garage, private upper and lower front patios, Weber BBQ, large flat screen TVs, incredible views, beach toys, bikes, games and much more. Take five steps out the front door to get to the beach or enjoy the sun from your own private patio. There is no noisy boardwalk in front of this home so your relaxing time won't be interrupted by people passing by. Enjoy watching the surfers or the sunset from you enclosed and covered balcony.

Centrally located near restaurants, bars, grocery stores, bike, kayak, paddle board and boat rentals, two piers and the world famous beach break, The Wedge. This home embodies the Newport Beach life style and way of living.

On the first floor you have two bedrooms and one and half bath. There is a inside living room that opens up to a private patio right on the beach. The upstairs has the large master bedroom with a large hotel style bathroom. The upgraded kitchen sits next to another living room that has tall glass windows with a view of the beach and Newport Pier. The living room also opens up to a large covered balcony with a BBQ connected to a natural gas line. Two car garage with two public meter parking spots next to the residence.

This is a single family home so you get to enjoy the entire property.

Some things to know:

This home has central heat and AC.

Two car garage parking with additional space behind as long as you don't block the bike bath. A Tahoe can fit on one side and smaller car can fit on the other. A larger vehicle will fit behind the garage if you park close.

There are 4 working beach cruisers with 2 bike locks.

We start the home with a 'starter pack' of paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags and laundry detergent. Beyond that, you will need to pick some up from the store.

Beach towels and bathroom towels are supplied. It is recommended that you bring any and all personal bathroom items.
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 keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, a video library, and a playground. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

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

Rules

This is not party house. No more than 8 people max are allowed in this property at any given time per the rules from City of Newport Beach.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
City of Newport Beach does not allow.

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
Note from host: City of Newport Beach does not allow.
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, 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 SLP10981

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Sand Castle - Beachfront House- Plenty of Outdoor Space- Oceanfront Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is absolutely beautiful right on the beach. I would definitely stay there again. Loved every minute. Jason was an amazing host. No trouble checking in. A few suggestions as I have seen from other reviews… with the salt air the outside furnitureis definitely a bit rusty. It needs to be updated.lI have rented, other VRBO‘s in many cities and the bathrooms were stocked with toiletries for the shower. I brought my own, so it was not an issue, but that might be a nice touch like shower gel and shampoo, but overall rating is a five and I would go back again. Location is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie L., Fresno,CA

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was awesome. Great location. The house was clean and everything was in working order. Plenty of closet, drawers and cabinet space. We had great communication with the host Jason. Loved being right on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the stay at this prime location on Newport Beach. Especially loved the Roku on the TVs which was helpful with the kids. Also all of the beach equipment was very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay. Loved the house, patio, beautiful view of the beach. Great collection of beach gear that was well maintained and helpful. One bike chain (of the 3 bikes) was broken from the previous guests but they’re fixing that. Overall fantastic and easy experience! Will hopefully return there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this beach house. The location could not have been better, with the home sitting right on the beach and offering beautiful ocean views throughout the day. It was so relaxing to step outside and be just moments from the sand and water.The home itself was very comfortable and well maintained. Everything felt clean, thoughtfully arranged, and welcoming, which made it easy to settle in right away. It truly felt like a home away from home.Check in was simple and seamless. The property manager was fantastic to work with, very responsive, helpful, and made sure we had everything we needed for a great stay.Overall, this was a five star experience from start to finish. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing beachfront getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alaina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
I absolutely loved working with Jason. He was easy to talk to the place was absolutely gorgeous. Easy to check in easy to check out well worth the money. I would highly recommend this place beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shahin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location on 37th Street beachfront. Primarily upstairs unit with downstairs access to the beach. Easy communication, beach chairs and some kitchen amenities available. No Bluetooth speaker on site so bring your own. Patio furniture was outdated and cushions and metal frames were in bad condition. There is a garage and adjacent parking that does need to be paid for. Overall good property
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

steve c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was wonderful and helpful. Great location. Directly on beach. Bright and spacious. Pretty well updated. Large open kitchen. Good fireplaces. Quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Layla V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is perfect. The home is super comfortable. The host was very communicative and responsive. We will definitely stay here again. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately couldnt explore Balboa since there were only 3 bikes and not 4. Other than that, the place was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, close to bike riding and stores
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness
You will love the simplicity, cleanliness and the views this beach home provides. The communication from reservation to leaving was professional and timely. My wife and I came to celebrate our 40th anniversary and this home was perfect. We will be back again soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Denise P.

Host interaction was wonderful. All questions were answered quickly. Whenever I needed help he was so responsive. House is in a beautiful location. It’s nice that it’s a few blocks away from the path to town. Easy to get to the path but more quiet. Views are amazing. The house needs an update. The kitchen is nice. The downstairs has old furniture, broken blinds, old and rusty outdoor furniture. It was just a lot of little things that add up to a house that needs some TLC.
View down beach to South.
Beautiful sunset
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori O., Goodyear, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was awesome. Jason was very responsive and accommodating. The outdoor furniture could use some updating…it is rusty and very worn. Otherwise, everything was as described.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim.shields@hotmail.com S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot. 10/10 would stay again. Check in was a bit frustrating as we never received the check in instructions, so we were outside of house for a while on the phone with Vrbo to sort it out. Eventually got the code and made it in. Everything after that was perfect. Great house. Great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property! Perfect on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this house! Beautiful views, comfy gathering area, large spacious kitchen and master. Wonderful property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Wonderful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy and spacious. Great area with beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marjorie G.

Location of property was terrific...right on beach -- and while the property was once built to high specifications with nice appliances and new bathrooms etc, the issue of maintainance was sad indeed. Many of the items in the house did not work properly, outside furniture cushions etc were literally threadbare with the stuffing exposed on every single cushion. Patio furniture on the upper level was nearly non existent with the table not of a patio variety, but literally the kind of folding table you could buy at Staples for office use. Probably the most cringy thing looking back on our trip was the fact that the dishwasher while operational required a phone call to figure out how to make it actually work. A call to the property manager elicited a response including a text showing me how the panel should look for it to work....He also indicated he should probably have printed out instructions.....this means that the dishes that were washed by the previous guest (when we arrived, all of the dishwasher detergent remained in the dishwasher --- wet but unused and not dissolved) which means we were using utensils and dishes not thoroughly washed and not by people in our family, but by perfect strangers. Garage was filled with lots of items (some junk, some not working) almost to the detriment of being able to park. A careful editing of some of these items would make for a much nicer experience. Location unbeatable, but many factors in the stay could have been vastly improved.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was fantastic! It’s a great location and we enjoyed being able to just walk out our door to get to the beach. The house was well stocked with everything we needed, including beach toys. We particularly enjoyed the upstairs balcony, where we ate several of our meals while viewing the beautiful scenery.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sand Castle is a great place to stay. Clean and well stocked. The host was very responsive to all our questions. 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing stay at this beach house with our family, including two teenagers. The location couldn’t be more perfect, right on the beach with incredible views from multiple windows. We loved relaxing on the patio and spending time upstairs, while the downstairs living area and bedrooms were ideal for the teens to have their own space.Check-in was a breeze, and communication with the property management company was seamless. They were super responsive to any questions we had.It was also a huge plus to have beach towels, chairs, and a couple of bikes available. We used them to ride to the store and down to the pier. A fantastic spot for a family getaway. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025