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1/2 Block to Bay - 1 Block to Ocean - Walk to Piers

Stroll to the piers for ocean adventures, play golf right on the property, or explore water parks nearby - all while enjoying complimentary WiFi at home

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This Balboa Peninsula guesthouse offers modern comfort and coastal convenience. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, living room, and an enclosed courtyard with bay and ocean breezes. Beaches, boating, dining, kayaking, and paddle boarding are just steps away.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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About the area

Located in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this guesthouse is near theme parks and on the beach. Fashion Island and Main Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huntington Beach Beaches and Crystal Cove State Park. Orange County Fair and Events Center and Newport Harbor Nautical Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding. Visit our Newport Beach travel guide
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Island beach with the Pavilion in the background; Shutterstock ID 595732
    Balboa Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Newport Beach Pier
    Newport Beach Pier
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balboa Pier
    Balboa Pier
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mother’s Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station
    20 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mutt Lynch's
    14 min walk
  • Baja Sharkeez
    11 min walk
  • Stag Bar + Kitchen
    12 min walk
  • Woody's Wharf
    15 min walk
  • The Beach Ball
    12 min walk

About this property

1/2 Block to Bay - 1 Block to Ocean - Walk to Piers

Guest house near Newport Beach Pier
1/2 Block to Bay - 1 Block to Ocean - Walk to Piers provides amenities, such as golfing on-site and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy cycling, kayaking and boating at this guest house. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A bike on-site, smoke-free property and water sports equipment
  • Outdoor furniture, games and beach towels
  • Barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the location
Room features
All guest rooms at 1/2 Block to Bay - 1 Block to Ocean - Walk to Piers feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

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 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Late check-out impacts our ability to prepare properly for the next guest. Charges may be $100 if past 11 AM and up to one full night if after 12 PM.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, 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 SLP12961

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is 1/2 Block to Bay - 1 Block to Ocean - Walk to Piers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1/2 Block to Bay - 1 Block to Ocean - Walk to Piers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1/2 Block to Bay - 1 Block to Ocean - Walk to Piers?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1/2 Block to Bay - 1 Block to Ocean - Walk to Piers located?

Nestled on the beach, this Balboa Peninsula guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Beach Pier. Mother’s Beach and Balboa Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

1/2 Block to Bay - 1 Block to Ocean - Walk to Piers Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yulonda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place and so close to fun restaurants and walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kacy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a great location and cozy spot. We walked all over the place. The beds were so comfortable and the hosts were so accommodating. We will absolutely be staying here every time we visit Newport Beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

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

Great place!

We had a wonderful stay. Everything was within walking distance and we slept great after adventuring all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie G.

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

Perfect place for a beach trip

Perfect location for a quiet stay. Marina seconds away and the beach very close as well. Everything was excellent and the host was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laci W.

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

Girls trip

Location was perfect-walking distance from the beach. We rented bicycles and rode all over. We took the ferry to Balboa Island and shopped till we dropped. Lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

Great place!

Excellent place with all you need! Great communication with the owner. Wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

OC

Excellent location. Beautiful beach. Good shops and food.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil A.

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

Wonderful

Took my two elementary school sons to NB. This place was perfect. Right next to the bay, beach and park. Home was very relaxing and had everything we needed. We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

giulia b.

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

Holiday in Newport

Amazing location , perfect home for a family . I highly recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett S.

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

Very pleased!

We really enjoyed our stay! The home was close to the beach & the restaurants we love going to. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Fantastic & Relaxing

This little spot is in the PERFECT location. Close to the actual beach, food & shops, and all roads to either LA proper or San Diego for sightseeing. The space was great for 3 people, and while on the bathroom is small (as anticipated) it was still plenty of room for everyone to relax as needed. Parking was easy to find, being it was a quiet post holiday week, and we all very much enjoyed the quiet neighborhood & great light in the space. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Newport stay

House was very nice. Owners were easy to communicate with. Neighbors had remodeling going on which started at 7:30 in the morning during the week which made it hard to sleep in. Overall a very good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison L. F.

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

Super Cute, Super Convenient

Perfect place for two old high school friends to meet up for a girl’s beach trip. Convenient location to the beach and restaurants. Super secure and safe! Everything you need for a beach get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location!

Wonderful location, a short 5 minute walk to the beach. Perfectly situated between both piers. Good communication/responsiveness from hosts. This rental could easily be a 5 if the main bed that creaks terribly every time you turn over was replaced, along with new bed pillows and area rug replacement with non-shag area carpets.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samar Y.

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

Wonderful

Great location as long as you do not mind a lot of noise in the morning. Apartment overlooks a nursery school playground so sleeping in will not be easy. Other than that, hosts were wonderful,. Place was clean and location was stellar.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorien H.

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

Cosy, clean, and convenient stay near the beach

We really enjoyed staying at Cindy's house. It's a very convenient location, especially with kids: two great playgrounds with beach are within walkable distance. Everything is present (including dishwash / laundry tablets, etc.), fully stocked kitchen equipment etc. The place is clean and has a nice vibe to it. No garage but it was easy to find free parking very closeby.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles S.

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

Excellent Location

As described in other reviews, this is an excellent location. A few tweaks to the property would make it exceptional. The king bed is cheap. It makes a lot of noise when you move and there is no head board. And the pillows suck. The kitchen is decent, but there is no real place to sit and have a meal. Get rid of the junk furniture in the "living room" and add a table and chairs for dining. We had a great time, but for the money, I find a hotel preferable. And, oh by the way, the bathroom is a crackerbox.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Really great location!

You just can’t beat the location of this place! We had a good stay and communication with the property owners was easy and good. I just have two small quibbles: first, it’s impossible to appreciate how small the bathroom is without experiencing it for yourself. You cannot sit down on the toilet with your knees forward. My second quibble is that the main/big bedroom is not actually fully enclosed. There are some sliding doors between the living room and the main bedroom, however they do not go all the way to the ceiling. This means that if someone is in the living room with a light on or making any noise at all, the people in the bedroom will experience whatever is happening in the living room – and vice versa. I wish that the pictures on the listing would have shown this. Overall though, the location made up for it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place nicely renovated. Hosts are very welcoming - not a corporate feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location! Was perfect for our 3 day stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love, love, love this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had so much fun, the place is absolutely amazing right by the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, close to the beach and restaurants. Great space for families of 4. We had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025