Beach house holiday rentals in Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach

I can’t say enough wonderful things about our recent Airbnb experience! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded expectations. The property was spotless, beautifully decorated, and exactly as pictured—if not better. Every detail had been thoughtfully considered, from the cozy feel to the little extras that made the stay feel truly special (like coffee, local guides, and a handwritten welcome note). The host was incredibly responsive, kind, and helpful throughout the entire booking and stay. Communication was seamless, and they went above and beyond to ensure we felt comfortable and well taken care of. The location was perfect—peaceful, yet conveniently close to everything we wanted to explore. Whether you're looking for a relaxing retreat or a home base for adventures, this place has it all. We left feeling r

LOCATION! The beach is a 1 min walk, and with our 4 little kids it truly made the trip! We also loved having laundry in the unit and everything we needed for the beach. We used the beach chairs, umbrellas and towels and the kids loved all the beach toys there were to bring! The unit was super clean, spacious, the kitchen had everything we needed to cook, but you really don’t need to because there are so many great walkable eateries! Definitely would stay again and recommend to families or anyone who wants the convenience of walking to the beach/ restaurants!

Amazing location. And was fully stocked with everything we needed for cooking and playing. Would definitely stay here again.

Great location! Very close to beach and restaurants. We have two small kids and this worked perfectly for us. It’s hard to find a good place that has a separate bathroom for the other bedroom. It was a great trip for us and a lot is due to this amazing find. Thank you Lisa!

Nice and cozy. Fit our family of 6 perfect. Walking distance to beach, boardwalk, and plenty of food options. Communication with owner was fast and responsive. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

We stay at Newport every summer and this was our favorite place ever. The location is perfect… not too far from the pier and right across the street from Pavilions grocery store. There was plenty of space for everyone. It was so clean and had all the amenities for our stay. We stayed during the hottest part of the year. The AC in the master was great, but even without AC in the rest of the house, the open windows kept it cool enough. We all said we would stay here again!

Definitely would stay again! Very clean and well appointed. I’ve rented a lot of places on the peninsula when visiting my mom at her assisted living. This was the most elegant and comfortable. The only issues I can think of were the absence of a how-to manual (we never could figure out how to use the overhead fans or perhaps they were broken) and the sound quality of the living room tv speaker is very tinny.

We loved our stay here! It was 2 adults and 1 child. Plenty of room for us, but definitely on the smaller side if you have a bigger group. The location is hard to beat. We walked to coffee every morning, ice cream, etc. we would love to return!

We just spent 5 nights at Mai’s Huntington Beach house and had a wonderful time. The location was easy to find and close to all the places we wanted to visit: Anaheim, Angel Stadium, Long Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Laguna Beach. There was plenty of shopping around us and the Costco was just minutes away and it has a gas station. All of us from teens to seniors found the accommodation peaceful and spacious. We enjoyed lots of meals in the huge kitchen space and on the back patio beside the pool. Parking was easy and we always felt safe coming and going from the location. Thank you Mai !

Amazing stay! Place was handed to us just as described and communication was very easy with Lee. Recommend this stay highly!

Beautiful grounds. Currently renovating several buildings. Walkable to beach but shuttle might be a better bet. No walkable restaurants but convenient to beach towns of Newport and Laguna. Go to Mama D’s while staying. Golf is expensive for what you get in the area, Marriott rounds available at Pelican.

Enjoyed our stay at The Bright House! Loved how quiet and peaceful the neighborhood was, and how close it is to the beach and great shopping and restaurants.

We had a great stay! The house is very spacious and had all the basics we needed. I loved having enough room and closet space to totally unpack my clothes! It was wonderful to be walking distance to the beach as well as shops and restaurants, and just a short drive away from Downtown. I appreciated that there were also kid-friendly touches like plastic cups and plates, and our seven year old daughter loved the pool.

Had a wonderful stay at DJ and Brandee’s home last weekend while my mom and I were in town for the Surf City Half Marathon! The house is gorgeous and comfortable with fantastic amenities - everything was as described. It’s a short walk to downtown and was perfect location for us to get to the starting line. The pool and their big comfy couch were perfect for our post-race recovery. The kitchen is awesome; I loved cooking in it. DJ and Brandee were fantastic hosts — always responsive and kind. Really appreciated their hospitality and highly recommend staying here if you get the chance. Thank you!!!

We stayed here for our spring break with my 6 kids. Ages 23-5. We are not partiers just a family get away to relax and cook together. We booked this place based on the pool and it was worth it for us. The previous reviews were alarming about quiet hrs and it being strict but we had no problem and stayed in the pool till 945 at night. I did tell me younger 3 kids to be quiet at night to be respectful and they were for the most part but definitely got loud with their voice a few times. Great house no complaints beds were very comfy!

This Seal Beach house was a fantastic spot for my family’s vacation. We loved the vibe of the house and our kids loved the pool. The outdoor furniture was great, we spent most of our time outside enjoying the perfect weather. Everything in Seal Beach is walkable. Park the car and enjoy. Sue, the host was very communicative and helpful. Highly recommend this house.

We came during Memorial Day weekend and greatly appreciated the garage parking. House was exactly as listed and it’s worth the price considering how expensive other units are in the area. Quynh was prompt with responses and was gracious enough to let us get our perishables into the refrigerator prior to check in time. We would rent again for sure!

The unit was everything we wanted: clean, great floorplan, ocean views, directly across the street from the beach, 2 parking spaces (which is KEY on the Peninsula), updated, and easy to find. My family and I will absolutely book this again when we are in Newport Beach.

Great location on the quiet end of Balboa Island. 4 houses from the beach, 2 blocks from the ferry. Great outdoor front deck, perfect to hang out and have meals on nice days. Kayaks and bikes available for your use! Downstairs unit of duplex was immaculately clean and very comfortable. Kitchen well supplied with everything you need. Owner very responsive to questions and needs. This is a great place, I can't wait to go back.

Lovely accommodation, a few minutes walk to the beach and approximately 15 mins walk to lots of restaurants/bars near Newport pier. Great communication too

The property is just as described. Great location. Responsive host. Thank you.

Absolutely perfect! Stayed here with a group of 7 girls and we had the best weekend. The home is even more spacious than the photos and everything is in pristine condition. Sheila was incredibly responsive and proactive with communication.

We loved our stay! This is our second time, for my little family it’s perfect. We found the pull out couch bed more comfortable than the master bedrooms mattress. Loved going to sleep to sound of the ocean. Great place !

Great place great location would definitely recommend it and will definitely come and rent again