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Newport Beach condo steps from the sand - walk to pier & boardwalk

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV, fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    1 min walk
  • Hoag Hospital
    5 min walk
  • Newport Pier
    3 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    21 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Newport Beach condo steps from the sand - walk to pier & boardwalk

Newport Family Castle

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It looks like a castle from the outside, and it is really a comfortable vacation home on the inside. You'll be just steps from the sand (two houses back from the beach) and this home also has a peek-a-boo view of the ocean from its patio. It is a great place if you are a surfer. It is an ideal location close to a tremendous number of things to do - both land and water-based. Wine tastings, tours, live entertainment, and cultural venues are just a sample of your choices. At the end of the day, you can enjoy a warm fire and digging your toes into the sand at fire rings, located at Corona del Mar State Beach and near the Balboa Pier. You can also choose aquatic adventures - from sunset cruises to stand-up paddle boarding, to surfing or whale watching. Or if you are a land lover hiking along a 10.5 trail near the beach or having fun at The Balboa Fun Zone might also be an option.

Enter and find yourself in the living area of a great room with access to the patio, a large TV, and lots of comfortable seating from which to enjoy it all in between your various adventures. A dining area is right next to a modern kitchen complete with everything you need for meal making for you and your family or guests. Add the food and you are all set. The outside patio, with its dining table and barbecue, is a great place to enjoy ocean breezes and the changing colors of the western sky as the sun sets ‚ anytime.

Create lasting memories on idyllic California beaches, breathtaking seaside cliffs, and harbor-front promenades, and leave with the desire to return.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Due to the moderate coastal climate, this house (like most in the area) does not have air conditioning.
Access to this property is via several steps at the entryway.
Reservations for this home will not be refunded if canceled within 60 days of arrival.
This unit is managed by Vacasa Seasonals Inc. and may require a Security Deposit. DRE02160171

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Enjoy features like a water park. A kitchen and a washer/dryer are available in the condo.
  • The condo offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • 6 minutes by car from Huntington Beach Pier and 7 minutes from Fashion Island
Newport Beach condo steps from the sand - walk to pier & boardwalk offers its guests a water park.

This Newport Beach condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number SLP13307

Property is also known as

64465

Newport Beach condo steps from the sand - walk to pier & boardwalk Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 39 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kathleen K.

A week at the beach
Loved the closeness to the beach. Wonderful community. Didn’t like no screen on sliding glass door. Too many flies on patio so when patio door open flies came in house. Flies are unsanitary.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Trisha P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Newport beach castle
Great location and beautiful beach. Old outdated unit that needs to be completely remodeled. Old plumbing, electrical, internet. Many things did not work properly. No amenities for the beach besides chairs. Coin-operated laundry in the garage which I have never experienced before in a vrbo. Would definitely go to Newport Beach again but would not rent this unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location.
This property is perfectly located just steps from the beach. It is an older house, so amenities are not updated but overall it was clean, and the check in process was a breeze. The kitchen is not fully equipped so make sure you bring specific items. The patio door is locked by using a stick (door lock doesn’t work) and the Wi-Fi is extremely slow. There is one parking space in the garage but it is shared with I assume a permanent resident upstairs. Whomever lives in the above unit is awake and you can hear them throughout the night even after quiet hours. This place has so much potential, it just needs a little TLC. If you are looking for something super simple and budget friendly, this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rz S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
It was a cute place , great location (minus parking) and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Grei W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Strange stay in a great neighborhood
We arrived 30 minutes prior to check-in time and sent a text to request early check-in. We didn’t hear back although we accessed the home on time with the code. The property looks quite different than the pictures, despite being the same “stone” material the pictures are doctored and look well better than reality. Mind you, that is before the construction began. Despite advertising an available parking spot, the owners car takes up the majority of the garage and makes parking effectively impossible with a suv or larger vehicle. We gave up trying to use it on the second day of our stay. As we were getting settled there was suddenly a man in the living area, unknown to any of us. We asked who he was and he simply responded with his name, nothing more. He suggested he needed to fix the heat (in summer), and proceeded to begin some work in the main hall of the house (not allowing access to the brooms /bathrooms. On our second morning as we were relaxing on the front patio, a work crew arrived and said they were doing minor work on the garage and wouldn’t disturb, They stayed all day, making a tremendous amount of noise. Even better, a worker drilled a hole through the garage wall and into the adjacent bedroom wall, making a hole visible to outside. The hole was never fixed during our stay. On our last morning the workers were back and as loud as ever, they also had the front yard caution-taped. A failure of disclosure!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tonya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving
Location was great. Neighborhood was great . Parking was a bit of a challenge . Listing said nothing about not having AC. Not real clear as to where to put trash. However all in all not a bad place .
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally fine - Oct 21-27/23
We were a bit nervous after reading the reviews, but didn't want to lose our booking fee, so we went with lowered expectations. We were pleasantly surprised, particularly by the cleanliness & the location, both of which were excellent. We stayed in the lower unit, which was exactly as described & photographed. The beds were very comfortable with fans & extra blankets & pillows. The unit itself is spacious & it was nice to have 2 bathrooms, however, the bathtub STILL does not drain, despite all the reviews. The tap is also funny, it should actually come with instructions. The other bathroom was perfectly fine. The "musty smell" people complain about is part of life when you live a block from the ocean (duh), it wasn't bad. Our daughter appreciated the beach toys. We didn’t use the BBQ, but it looked quite nice. The kitchen's gas stove worked great. Our unit was very quiet until the new renters showed up above us, the sound does travel through the floor & it sounded like they had a couple baby elephants playing tag at one point. A couple other things if you plan to stay here... don't rely on parking in the garage, there's no way 2 cars can fit & don't rely on laundry unless you're comfortable handling someone else's (coin operated & always full). One last thing we noticed was that the ad stated “dog ok” but there’s a sign on the wall that clearly states “absolutely no pets on the property”, you might want to double check before planning on bringing your furry friend(s) along.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Delaney D., Taos, NM

Disappointing
I wish I would’ve read the comments carefully. The unit is extremely outdated and smells musty, almost like a kitty litter box. In fact, it almost felt like a cat had been in the space because I felt a bit allergic in the living room with a big area rug. The space is dark and not well-appointed for cooking meals. The tub had a very slow/plugged drain, which I now see was also an issue for a visitor in March -in 6 mos, this issue has not been resolved. We were under the impression we would have access to a washer and dryer but the machines were coin operated, in the garage. The listing also said that we could park in the garage, but there was no room to park because another car was permanently parked there. The proximity to the beach, our short stay and the outside patio are what made our stay bearable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark W., Scottsdale

Needs cleaning and updating.
We had a plumbing issue where the shower would not turn off which took 24 hours to fix. Everything is old, musty, and needs a deep cleaning. The kitchen needs more pots and mixing bowls. The coin operated washer and dryer are not great. We went to a laundry mat up the street. The location is great and we have stayed in the general area for decades but we do not recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit
This property is perfect for a family vacation, ideal location … very close to beach, shops, restaurants! The condo has every comfort, convenience and appliance needed, love it here:)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Joe T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small castle by the beach!
The upstairs balcony was under construction, no relaxing there. Very nice living area connected to the kitchen. No bedroom attached to a bathroom. Otherwise, super close to the beach. About 1 mile from Newport Pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ask Before you Rent
Decent house, but only one toilet works. Also - ask about the unit above this one... It appears it is being remodeled and they do the work after 9PM into the morning hours. It would have been a good stay had we had two working bathrooms and the construction was not going on at NIGHT.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Close to beach, Great Space
So great for families and so close to the water. We made meals, memories and had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Ashley B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was absolutely awesome, but I would never stay again.
Location was awesome! Just a short walk to the beach but the house itself was not nice at all. It was stinky and not very clean. The drains in the kitchen stunk and the drain in the bath tub was plugged. Wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C., Corona, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Rock Castle
We loved the location, we were so close to the beach without being right in the sand. The patio was perfect for morning coffee and enjoying wine in the evening. We loved having a garage space. The beds were comfortable. There was plenty of bath towels and beach towels. The kitchen was fully stocked. The was a little maintenance that needed to be done. Some of the recessed ceiling lights were coming out, the vinyl blinds in the front room need replacing, but other than that we were very pleased. I would definitely recommend The Castle Beach House.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Anna G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Homeless camp on the rooftop *beware*
Every night homeless people sneak up to the rooftop patio, and then in the morning they sneak back down. There is a gate-free spiral staircase to the rooftop patio and they use it often. Notified the management company, they don’t care and didn’t do anything. It’s a major safety concern, not to mention the nasty smell and the gross piles of stuff up there. STAY AWAY! Wish we hadn’t stayed here :(
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Renie K.

Uncomfortable
Bad. Lights didn’t work. Ice dispenser didn’t work. Screen door was broken. Didn’t get garage spot due to tenant upstairs. Fell over table that was put in walkway by tenant upstairs. I should be reimbursed for half of my money
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Staci M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, Location
Loved the proximity to the beach. And just a short walk in the other direction is food and a liquor store. We will definitely be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Al K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unsatisfactory
Property incorrectly listed as sleeps eight & only sleeps 6. We made numerous attempts to contact property manager by phone & email who never called back. My issue remained unresolved for duration of stay. I finally received $100 credit after almost 6-weeks later. No parking space in garage since people who rented upstairs parked in middle of tiny space. And the street parking is nearly an impossibility. You are literally about 50 steps away from beach access & can walk right onto beach from sidewalk. The beds are very comfortable...but bathrooms are very tiny. The property is nice...but do not expect management to respond appropriately to resolve any issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roselyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Newport Castle
We loved our stay!! The property was exactly like the listing. They had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip to see family
Went to Newport to see family and was rewarded with awesome weather. This place was great!!! Clean and lots of room to move around. Loved sitting outside and reading. Bathrooms were nice and had good water pressure. Beds where comfortable and overall had a great time. Would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice location a block from the beach!
Lovely neighborhood, quieter area, a beautiful waterfront path ~ 10 blocks to the pier and a busy stretch of shops, bars and restaurants! Perfect visit:)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the castle by the beach!
We loved our stay here! Beds were comfy, lots of space. Lots of towels for shower and beach, as well as beach chairs. Very short walk to the beach. Old property with a nice enough face-lift. Could hear upstairs neighbors pretty easily and the wifi was incorrect and had to be figured out. All in all a wonderful stay for a family of five.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022