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Retro A-Frame Studio w/ Bonus Loft | Big Outdoor Sun Deck | One Block to the Beach!

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Beach nearby
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Outdoor dining
Aerial view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Retro A-Frame Studio w/ Bonus Loft | Big Outdoor Sun Deck | One Block to the Beach!

Permit #SLP12077
Welcome to one of the most recognizable locations on the Newport/Balboa Peninsula: “The Retro A-Frames of 15th Street”! Our rear upper studio, which includes a bonus loft, has been lovingly restored and tastefully furnished to accommodate private coastal getaways for singles, couples or small families, looking for nearby beach or bay access at bargain prices. The ground floor entrance on the side of the property leads to the upper main level of the studio. Here's what you'll find:

LIVING/SLEEPING AREA:
- Leather loveseat
- Queen bed
- Writing desk
- TV - Streaming only
- Sliding glass door to spacious outdoor deck

KITCHEN/DINING AREA:
- Fully stocked with dishes, glassware, utensils, cookware, bakeware
- Large and small appliances
- Guests must supply their own food, drinks (including coffee), spices, condiments, and paper goods (napkins, plastic wrap, etc.)
- Breakfast table for 2

LADDER LOFT:
- 2 Twin beds
- IMPORTANT: The loft bedroom is accessed by a steep ladder, and is strictly off-limits to young children due to extreme caution that must be exercised at all times with the exposed opening at the top. Parents must use their discretion when considering this accommodation.

BATHROOM:
- Tub/shower combo
- Large walk-thru closet and storage area

LINENS:
- All bed/bath/kitchen/beach linens for the maximum number of guests are provided as part of the cleaning/linen fee.

OUTDOOR LIVING:
- Spacious sun-filled deck
- Outdoor dining table & seating
- Market umbrella
- Propane gas BBQ grill

ALSO INCLUDED:
- Wifi
- ceiling fan; tower fan; heating
- 2 low-profile beach chairs
- hair dryer; iron/ironing board
- tile flooring
- starter supplies: liquid hand soap; dish soap; dishwasher caps; sponge; kitchen trash bags; 2-4 rolls toilet paper; 1 paper towel roll (guests must supply additional amounts)

DUE TO THE TYPICALLY MODERATE COASTAL CLIMATE, THIS HOUSE - LIKE MOST IN THE AREA - DOES NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING.

PARKING:
- There is no designated parking.
- There is unmetered, metered and pay-kiosk parking throughout the general neighborhood.
- All paid parking in the city of Newport Beach is free after 6 p.m. until 8 a.m.

LAUNDRY:
There are no laundry facilities on-site, but there is a convenient laundromat in the area.

LOCATION:
An easy ½ block walk one direction leads to the beautiful Pacific Ocean; ½ block the other direction leads to the equally lovely Newport Harbor. Both destinations provide multiple options for great water recreation & excursions, for which Newport Beach is renowned. Several commercial establishments are just across the street, including Fry's Market: a local convenience store; the local 15th Street Surf Shop; and the Stuft Surfer: a family-owned breakfast & fast food casual eatery with picnic tables right on the oceanfront sand….it's a local AND tourist favorite!

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CITY TAX:
A 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is included in all booking totals, (for reservations less than 30 nights) as mandated by the City of Newport Beach.

SECURITY EQUIPMENT:
This property may use surveillance cameras and/or recording devices in outdoor spaces, and/or entrances to the property, as well as noise monitoring equipment such as decibel readers, to protect the property, guests, and ensuring compliance with local ordinances.

Check-in Time: 3 p.m. on the arrival date
Check-out Time: 10 a.m. on the departure date

Property manager

Beachview Realty

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 not allowed

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
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 SLP12077

Property is also known as

375365

About the neighborhood

Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Newport Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balboa Pier - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Fashion Island - 9 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 20 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mutt Lynch's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Seaside Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Baja Sharkeez - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Stag Bar + Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cassidy's Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro A-Frame Studio w/ Bonus Loft | Big Outdoor Sun Deck | One Block to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retro A-Frame Studio w/ Bonus Loft | Big Outdoor Sun Deck | One Block to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro A-Frame Studio w/ Bonus Loft | Big Outdoor Sun Deck | One Block to the Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retro A-Frame Studio w/ Bonus Loft | Big Outdoor Sun Deck | One Block to the Beach! located?

This family-friendly Newport Beach apartment building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach. Balboa Fun Zone and Newport Pier are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Retro A-Frame Studio w/ Bonus Loft | Big Outdoor Sun Deck | One Block to the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawnda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Getaway
Great location for a quick stay. The balcony was a great place to have coffee and play some cards. There is no air conditioning, but the fans were more than enough to keep it comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannna Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd floor
The second floor was very creaky and is all open with no privacy. It worked for us bc we're family. There is no a/c and we used the place during a heat wave. It makes sleeping at night hard if you need a/c to sleep. We know that places in the area don't usually have a/c bc they don't need it often.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Haley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
I really enjoyed the location of the property it’s a block away from the beach and the host was quick to answer questions. My biggest complaint is it was not well stocked. There is 0 seasonings or any extras in the kitchen at all just some dishes and toaster, no extra towels, a kuerig but no coffee. It’s nice to stay in a VRBO because it’s convenient to have things a hotel doesn’t have. It is also tough to have a 3pm check in and 10am check out time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Beach Getaway
We loved the location of this property in relation to beach access, as well as all the other attractions on the peninsula. We could walk to restaurants and shops. We felt safe, and the location was at a premium spot for where we needed and wanted to go. The airport is close by so that was convenient as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome trip!!!
Fantastic trip, great space would for sure stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good Location, Skin Deep Quality
To start with the positives, it’s a great location. 15th has great access to the beach and easily can reach either pier in the area. Cleanliness within the unit was good. The patio was nice and shaded well. And to be honest, the patio is the highlight of the location. The A-frame style is pretty fun as well. They do a good job to maximize the usable space. Now for the negatives. Walking up to the unit, the smell of full trash cans rolls over you. You basically have to squeeze by the numerous full trash cans to get into the unit. Very unbecoming and really would hope the entrance was not walking by that. The unit was HOT! Weather while we visited was only 81 at the high. However, when we showed up it was at least 15 degrees hotter inside than out. Why wouldn’t the company make sure the unit was comfortable for us on check in? None of the fans were on. All the windows were shut. And to be honest, this problem persisted even with us opening all windows and turning on all fans. You will get no breeze coming through the place because it sits 90 degrees to the typical wind direction. We had a beach chair that was ripped on arrival and when we called to report it, it took a full day for them to replace it. In the loft, there are no handrails to prevent anyone from falling down the ship ladder from the top. And the floor was so unstable up there, I’m not sure I would want to be up there or even put a kid up there. Definitely not safe. Also, nothing was plugged in. No lights, nothing. Other weird things were tinfoil on every cooking surface, including the BBQ. Or windows missing screens. Or the dead plant on the patio. One of our emails prior to checking said the wait would be worth it. I wouldn’t agree. So if all you care about it location, good spot. Otherwise, maybe look elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay!
I stayed with my 5 year old and 8 year old grandsons. The set up was perfect as they slept upstairs (and thought that was the coolest!), while I slept downstairs. We were a block from the ocean and a block from the bay. Ideal location. The amenities were just what was needed and the unit may have been the cleanest unit I have ever rented!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

George K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Nest
Nice place for me and my girl.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location!
We loved our visit to Newport and our stay in this great rental. It had everything we needed and was an extremely short walk to the beach and up the boardwalk to restaurants and shops. We also loved the condo's big patio area where we could hang out in the cool beach air. The communication from the property manager was very clear, and the check-in and check-out processes were simple and easy to execute. Would love to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki G.

Liked: Cleanliness
WONDERFUL !
Such a well appointed place - location can NOT be beat. Having our bike rental ready and waiting was such a nice touch and we had so much fun biking around the boardwalk and town . Everything we needed was on site-- 15th Street surf shop is a great place to do wetsuit rentals. Property Managers were SO helpful and communicative. We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach find
Great location! Place was exactly as described in the listing. All beach needs were easily accessible. Management company was very attentive and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giulliana C., Verona, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!!
The property manager was very helpful. The property was perfect for 4 of us. The market is less than a block walk. The beach is a block walk. Very clean. The only suggestion is to change the physical key to a lock door code so the guests do not need to have an extra stop to pick up the physical key at a separate office. We had a great time and great weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

lynne s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect A frame getaway!
We absolutely loved our stay on 15th St. Perfect accommodations fantastic location perfect size for the two of us and could’ve had at least one of our children staying in the upstairs loft
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach bungalow, high maintenance protocol and management company.
This was the perfect location for a Newport Beach long weekend getaway. It’s 2 blocks from the beach and main boardwalk located in between Newport pier & Balboa pier. 10 min walk to Newport Pier and all it’s shops and restaurants. The deck is fabulous and we loved the property itself! However, renter beware, the city and management company is high maintenance and none of the reviews I read mention this, so maybe it’s new protocol, but it is a consideration renters should be aware of so they know what they are getting into before renting. We’ve been using vacation rental companies for over a decade and this was one of the highest maintenance ones we’ve encountered. Aside from multiple required signed agreements, including insanely strict city noise ordinances (which include $1000-$5000 fines for normal talking level noise between 10 PM-10 AM), rules and regulations etc, renters are required to pick up and drop off keys IN PERSON between the hours of 10 AM & 5PM when checking in and out at an office located a 10 minute drive from the property. This works fine if you’ve rented a car and arrive during those hours. However if you arrive outside those hours, be prepared for your vacation to be interrupted, requiring you to pay for transportation to the rental office before noon the next day or you could be charged a $25 fee. I would think after all we’ve learned from the pandemic, this process could be done remotely as standard protocol, allowing guests to enjoy their holiday while still fulfilling the requirements. Aside from the things mentioned above, (which did negatively affect our experience as it interrupted our first day of vacation dealing with the in person check in procedure, we also felt like we couldn't sit out on the patio and listen to music or have lively or laughing conversation due to the noise ordinance), that said, the location and beach bungalow is great, we loved our stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

james r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location very nice neighborhood
Excellent location very nice neighborhood. I would use Homeaway again very nice people working in the office very helpful with any questions and consideration

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Minnneapolis

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location. On street parking only. Very nice neighborhood. Close to beach and pier.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacoba B.

Liked: Cleanliness
First stay in Newport beach
The description is 100% correct: the location is perfect : 200 yards' walk to the beach and a lovely walk in the boardwalk to the Newport pier and bars/restaurants. We had no car and used Ubers occasionally after grocery shopping. The Pavillion supermarket is the nearest store (about 20 mins walk) and I just took an Uber back. We thought the apartment was perfect - kitchen was adequately equipped. No washing machine or dishwasher was no problem for a nine day stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim F., Bailey, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
beach
our favorite thing about the property was the proximity to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ted J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Location!
My fiance and I stayed at this property for 6 days in mid September and had an awesome stay! The house was perfect size for just the two of us. There was a loft upstairs with 2 single beds so you could have slept 4 here but that would be veryyy tight FYI. The location of this house is GREAT for anything you want to do. 30 second walk to the beach, 5 minute walk to bars/restaurants/pier/shopping. There was no air conditioning in the house which was only really missed when we came home in the middle of the day when it was 85 degrees out but at night it cooled down to lows in the 60's so it was very comfortable to sleep and wake up to a cool ocean air. The girl we dealt with at the beachview office was super nice and helpful (first desk on the left) when we came to check in after having to check in late due to a 6 PM flight arrival. All in all an awesome place to stay and highly recommend this house and this company in the future. We'll be back next year!

10/10 Excellent

Tom D., Waukesha, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location for a stay without a car! We walked the lovely area (4 miles) each morning. Bedding comfortable, kitchen nicely appointed (although we didn't do any cooking, just snacking) and really fabulous private outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

Great place
A great experience overall. Great location, cute place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

Fabulous Loft!
Really enjoyed our stay in Balboa, the apartment was perfectly appointed for our family to recover from a long flight. Location excellent, close to so many eating options and the beach just across the road. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W., Indialantic FL

Perfect, true CA beach shack.
First understand, CA beach living is about being outside...not living indoors. It is perfect for that. It will not live up to Hilton or Weston Standards, but who cares. Yes it is older, yes it is not perfectly decorated, and absolutely yes, if you get your butt to the beach and live it is perfect. You can cook, sleep and shower up 1/2 block off the beach...perfect!!! Any and all negative comments are left by people who do not understand what a CA beach shack is. Put down the ego and go enjoy life. We rented bikes, surfboards, and a beach umbrella. They delivered it right on time and picked them up for us. Easy peasy. Lastly, no A/C, no problem. Open the windows and let the air flow. Thank you for a Awesome stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L., Tennesse

Sweet and simple, perfect for our little family
This home is sweet and simple in the perfect location for our small family. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019