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

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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
Balcony
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace

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

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Check out the area

Map
Newport Beach, California
  • Popular LocationNewport Pier19 min walk
  • Popular LocationBalboa Pier20 min walk
  • Popular LocationFashion Island10 min drive
  • AirportOrange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)18 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 8
1991 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Shower

Room options

About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

On the beach.At this Balboa Peninsula vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach. Also, Mother’s Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Balboa Fun Zone is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Newport Pier - 19 min walk
  • Balboa Pier - 20 min walk
  • Hoag Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Fashion Island - 10 min drive
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Baja Sharkeez - 17 min walk
  • Stag Bar + Kitchen - 19 min walk
  • Seaside Bakery - 18 min walk
  • Newport Coffee Company - 17 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 and a deposit of $300. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- The primary bedroom fireplace is non-operational.
- 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.

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

Property manager

AvantStay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site

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

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,991 square feet

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 are welcome
  • Service animals 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number SLP13090

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.4 mi (23-min drive) away from the John Wayne Airport (SNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub to downtown Newport Beach?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Newport Beach.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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