Title: Cute and whimsy lower unit just a few skips away from the Boardwalk and shops! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Cute and whimsy lower unit just a few skips away from the Boardwalk and shops! Condo with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Newport Pier ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21690000/21680200/21680156/e040eb54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21690000/21680200/21680156/aa183a97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21690000/21680200/21680156/c7fbe2ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21690000/21680200/21680156/afc6a17f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21690000/21680200/21680156/0ee49fe9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Savor the SoCal lifestyle at this newly upgraded beachside retreat, just steps to Newport Beach's sand and boardwalk. Enjoy relaxing moments on the spacious front patio or cozy up by the fireplace with loved ones. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire condo 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4627 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cute and whimsy lower unit just a few skips away from the Boardwalk and shops! Short Term Lodging Permit: SLP10825 Newly upgraded lower unit in a duplex just steps to the sand and a short walk or bike ride on the Newport Beach boardwalk to fabulous restaurants and shopping. Large front patio that makes enjoying the great Southern California weather easy and relaxing. Two car tandem parking, fireplace, and dishwasher. \*\*Please be aware this unit does not have Air-Conditioning\*\* General Info: Minimum Age Requirement: The minimum age to rent this unit is 25 years old and to finalize the reservation a secure guest verification portal must be completed. \*\*All reservations are subject to owner approval\*\* Pets: Pets are not permitted on or about the premises. ADA service animals required because of a disability are allowed with advanced notice. ESA's, Emotional Support Animals, are not allowed. Parking: 2 car garage parking - This unit provides 2 car tandem parking in a shared garage. Bedding: Blankets, mattress pads, bed spreads, sheets and towels are provided! Kitchen/Supplies: Our kitchens are supplied with all the basic dishes, utensils and cookware needed for everyday cooking. We also stock some cleaning supplies and dry goods such as paper towels, toilet paper, coffee filters, trash bags, foil, etc. to help you begin your vacation however you may need to purchase additional supplies during your stay. We do not provide certain cooking items including salt, pepper, cooking oil, etc. as well as specialty cookware. You may want to bring: Laundry detergent, beach chairs/equipment, paper plates/plastic cutlery, extra beach towels, pens and paper, etc. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces) - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 627 square feet ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112170000/112170000/112169945/a4f6e584.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly Listed! 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Guest must complete a secure guest portal and upload a valid ID to confirm reservation. ### 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 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 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 SLP10825 ### Property is also known as Cute Whimsy Lower Unit Just few Skips Away Boardwalk Shops Condo Cute Whimsy Lower Unit Just few Skips Away Boardwalk Shops Cute Whimsy Lower Unit Just few Skips Away Boardwalk Shops Condo Cute Whimsy Lower Unit Just few Skips Away Boardwalk Shops Condo Cute Whimsy Lower Unit Just few Skips Away Boardwalk Shops 110139 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.61203%2C-117.93056&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gW2fyau-lBctoQW_UaQ3fHX6WxA=) Newport Beach, CA #### What's nearby - Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Newport Pier - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Hoag Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Balboa Pier - 6 min drive - 4.1 km - Fashion Island - 7 min drive - 6.3 km #### Getting around - Orange Station - 19 min drive - John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mutt Lynch's - ‬4 min walk - ‪Cassidy's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk - ‪Woody's Wharf - ‬4 min walk - ‪Malarky's Irish Pub - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cute and whimsy lower unit just a few skips away from the Boardwalk and shops! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cute and whimsy lower unit just a few skips away from the Boardwalk and shops!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cute and whimsy lower unit just a few skips away from the Boardwalk and shops!? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Cute and whimsy lower unit just a few skips away from the Boardwalk and shops! located? > Located in Balboa Peninsula, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Pier. Mother’s Beach and Hoag Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cute and whimsy lower unit just a few skips away from the Boardwalk and shops! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nina K. Jun 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Never moved the car as everything is walk or bike-able distance. Clean, comfortable. ##### Nina K. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adena R. Jul 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Steps from the beach This property had everything we needed for a quick beach getaway. Would definitely stay again. ##### Adena R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer H. Jul 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A pretty good place to stay. All went well at this place. We knew it had no AC and there weren't issues. Everything as described. Only a couple of hiccups: Struggled with check in as the keyless lock didn't work. After multiple attempts, called the manager who said it was a known issue and that we were to pull the door inwards, hold it like that and key in the code. Seems like they could've warned us rather than having us struggle for a while. It's a shared garage and the other family's car from the above unit was parked in the middle blocking our entry. They were asked to move which they did after a bit. A diagram or something in the garage would have been better guidance. Finally, construction was happening all week next door. The next door house is only a few feet away from our unit and they were working outside. The workers were very nice but they started hammering super early. Wish we had been warned about the construction. We didn't complain as we were already there for just a few days and the location was perfect for what we needed. Would recommend after construction is finished if you like to sleep past 7 am on vacation :) ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzie D. Aug 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and lovely unit. Just a quick little getaway and I was so very happy I chose this place. It’s a quick 5 minute walk to Newport Pier and all the restaurants and shops. Grabbed our beach stuff and we were in the sand in a minute. Nice to have the unit so close to the sand for when you need to use the bathroom. We parked the car in the garage upon arrival and did not move it for our entire stay. We walked everywhere! We did daily morning walks down to Balboa Pier which is a 45 minute walk. It was a great workout. Such a lovely place. I highly recommend it! ##### Suzie D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOHN B. Aug 16, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Property to stay at ! This is an amazing place to stay. Close to the beach and shops at the pier area of Newport. Total relaxation !! The place was really comfy and the proximity is perfect. We will be back for more sun and sand ! ##### JOHN B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline A. Jun 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation! Great location. Clean property. Easy check in. This was the perfect location for my family and I to walk to the beach. Great place to stay. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Caroline A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cecilia E. Jun 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome week! Will definitely stay here again. Great communication and the place was spot on clean. Thank you!! ##### Cecilia E. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kacy T. Jun 16, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location!! Perfect location to the beach and shops. I would love to stay again in the future! ##### Kacy T. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerlinde + Nathan S. May 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway with my husband This place is excellent for a visit at the beach - quiet, cosy and very clean Just beautiful / thank you for everything ##### Gerlinde + Nathan S. Stayed 14 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa D. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Lisa D. 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