Title: Lower unit gem - Steps to the sand - 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 home # Lower unit gem - Steps to the sand Vacation home with kitchen, near Newport Pier ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105260000/105257300/105257260/e8bbc00d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105260000/105257300/105257260/1f6aad46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105260000/105257300/105257260/w699h466x1y0-d2b56286.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105260000/105257300/105257260/w700h445x0y1-df511b3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105260000/105257300/105257260/d86138c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Newport Pier, Lower unit gem - Steps to the sand provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81658 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lower unit gem - Steps to the sand Thirty seconds from one of the best beaches in the area, this rental is ideal for the family looking to spend most of their time on the sand and in the surf. Conveniently located two blocks from the local grocery store, shops and eateries. After a long day in the sun, relax in the living area with cool tile accents. Sink into the sofa – which converts to a sleeper - and enjoy your favorite show on the large flat-screen TV. Roomy enough to prepare everything from beach picnics to full feasts for dinner, the kitchen features cheerful white and blue tile and a full range of appliances. Large cabinets provide plenty of storage space for your groceries. Eat together at the dining table with seating for 6 or grab a stool for a quick meal at the counter. The spacious master bedroom has a king bed, walk-in closet and en suite bath. Two guest bedrooms with queen beds share a hall bath with a tub/shower combo. Sneak away from the beach for sunny afternoon BBQs on your private patio. Grill up lunch or dinner for the whole family and enjoy it at the table for four. In the garage, you’ll find a shared washer and dryer and one car parking spot per unit. Just off West Balboa Boulevard and less than a block from the water’s edge, you’ll have easy access to the best of Newport Beach. A quick walk to the Newport's Lido Marina Village with plenty of food spots and boutiques and a short drive to the surrounding beaches and the beautiful outdoor shopping mall, Fashion Island. SLP #10704 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,658 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111060000/111050900/111050881/be605811.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious upper level - Stunning beach view Balboa Peninsula - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=111050881&PinnedHotelID=111050881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103820000/103811300/103811259/65c64544.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront upper unit with stunning ocean views Balboa Peninsula - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 130 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=103811259&PinnedHotelID=103811259&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107410000/107403700/107403696/7015065a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Back Unit Steps to the Sand Balboa Peninsula - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=107403696&PinnedHotelID=107403696&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103840000/103837000/103836952/291c9dbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 4 Bedroom one house from the beach Balboa Peninsula - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.2 Very good 45 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=103836952&PinnedHotelID=103836952&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115890000/115881800/115881720/2186dd1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Delightful Duplex Sleeps 10 comfortably with WiFi &Pet Friendly in Newport Beach Balboa Peninsula - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=115881720&PinnedHotelID=115881720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65310000/65301600/65301578/f7c1a207.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Retro Split-Level Beach House | Steps to Sand | Darling Details Throughout! 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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 SLP10704 ### Property is also known as 160 ## About the area Located in Balboa Peninsula, a neighborhood in Newport Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Orange County Great Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bren Events Center, or consider a night out at The Observatory. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and swimming adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Newport Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Newport-Beach.dx8111) [View more Vacation homes in Newport Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Newport-Beach-Private-Vacation-Homes.d8111-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C33.61551%2C-117.93365&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vSO1fA2nd_WMSJPXOoHB6VV-k-Y=) Newport Beach, CA ### What's nearby - Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Hoag Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Newport Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Balboa Pier - 6 min drive - 4.5 km - Fashion Island - 6 min drive - 6.3 km ### Getting around - Orange Station - 18 min drive - John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 19 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Chihuahua Cerveza - ‬5 min walk - ‪Laventina's Big Cheese Pizza - ‬9 min walk - ‪Malarky's Irish Pub - ‬5 min walk - ‪Palmilla Cocina Y Tequila - ‬5 min walk - ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lower unit gem - Steps to the sand pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lower unit gem - Steps to the sand? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lower unit gem - Steps to the sand? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lower unit gem - Steps to the sand located? > Located in Balboa Peninsula, this vacation home is within a 15-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. 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