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Interior
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9171 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

"Artist's Retreat" Available Apr-May. Entire Oceanfront Home

In all of Newport Beach's oceanfront there are only a small number of blocks that are close to the water and not on the busy boardwalk. Every front-facing window in this extraordinary custom home is a framed beach scene, replete with changing waves, tides, sea life and beach life. You're never far from the salty air and the soothing sounds of the surf. This quiet picturesque location is still easily walkable to restaurants and nightlife.
The home sleeps up to 9 guests in 3 bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite, and features 2.5 baths.
As our primary residence, this is no ordinary vacation rental. When we travel, we share our home to provide a top-quality experience for our guests.
Enjoy your morning coffee on the deck as you take in views of porpoises, Catalina Island, and the endless Pacific Ocean. Spend your day soaking up the sun or exploring the famous 54th Street surf spot, known for its competitions and local pros. End your day with spectacular sunsets and fall asleep to the soothing sound of crashing waves.
Our home is in a safe, quiet neighborhood and has been part of our family since 1969. Rebuilt into a high-end custom residence 30 years later, it was newly remodeled in 2023. We provide everything you need for the ultimate beach experience: beach toys, chairs, blankets, and an outdoor space heater. Security is a priority, with Ring cameras at the front door and inside the garage, as well as secure entryways.
We personally manage this property, ensuring impeccable attention to detail for your stay. Check out listing #798630 for reviews of our other home.

Property manager

Jennifer Taylor

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Bidet
  • Outdoor shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Computer monitor
  • Printer
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Sailing 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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1839 sq ft (171 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Any events must be pre approved by the owner
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, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Ocean Front Artist Inspired Home
Rare Ocean Front Artist Inspired Beach House
20% Off In 2020! Ocean Front Artist Inspired Home
15% Holiday Discount! Artist Inspired Oceanfront Home

About the neighborhood

Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Newport Pier - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Balboa Pier - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Fashion Island - 8 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 21 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chihuahua Cerveza - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Doughboy Donuts - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vacancy Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hoag Hospital Cafeteria - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Artist's Retreat" Available Apr-May. Entire Oceanfront Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at "Artist's Retreat" Available Apr-May. Entire Oceanfront Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Artist's Retreat" Available Apr-May. Entire Oceanfront Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Artist's Retreat" Available Apr-May. Entire Oceanfront Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Balboa Peninsula vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Hoag Hospital. Huntington State Beach and Newport Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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"Artist's Retreat" Available Apr-May. Entire Oceanfront Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jennifer o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway!
Pure Perfection for our family
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Oceanside retreat
I stayed at this gorgeous home, directly on the beach in Newport Beach for the month of Feb 2023. The hosts were so wonderful! The house was fully appointed and lacked nothing! I look forward to staying there again in the future!!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vocation
It was a great vocation!! We would like to Thank owners of this beautiful property for sharing their cozy and very convenient beach house with us. It was really a pleasure! The house is not only clean, it equipped with everything you need. We would definitely like to return! Thank you for care and positive emotions! ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional in every way
We spent five weeks in paradise. The property is well appointed. You need nothing more than your personal items and food/beverages. The location is central to anything you’d need or want to do. Jennifer and Greg are wonderful hosts who make you fell like you are at home. Responsive, warm and friendly. We will return!
Stayed 35 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Halley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you!
We would like to share our experience on a long stay about this property. When we initially made the inquiry, correspondence from the hosts was friendly and answered all of our concerns. The location of this “Artist’s Retreat” was central to where we wanted to be in Newport Beach. Retail to include restaurants, shopping, gym, bike and walking paths were all in comfortable range. The Taylor’s welcomed us upon arrival and were available when needed. They went above and beyond our expectations. The house is welcoming and spacious with incredible beach access, views and sunsets. We would consider returning as special memories will remain. Thank you, Paul, Halley and our cats.
Stayed 92 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT SETTING for a fun and relaxing beach vacation!
If you are looking for the perfect location, then you can’t be this home. The location is A+, with the sand and surf right before your eyes from the living room, the kitchen and the main bedroom. We saw dolphins and whales, huge boats and the twinkle of Catalina island. The deck of the bedroom offers an especially nice view of the crashing waves and brave surfers. The neighborhood is quiet and neighbors are friendly. The home is interesting and quirky, with some nice art and sculptures and a truly impressive library of classic books--think the Iliad and the Odyssey, and a biography of Matisse in French. It definitely has the feel of a real home versus a sterile rental. The owners are nice people--earnest and responsive- and seemed to truly care about our experience. Because we use VRBO and AIR B&B a LOT, I think it is important to provide a thorough, honest review of every place we stay. No place is perfect and our visit was not without glitches. Apparently, the former guests with kids and dogs had extended their stay which might not have left enough time between renters. The cleaning staff was there when we arrived. This did not start our stay off on the right foot, but the owner did everything she could to rectify the situation, including sending in a second crew the next day -no charge. She also had some fresh bathmats & new sheets delivered, without our asking which we appreciated. I think if the owners had more time between guests, given how conscientious they were, they would have been able to evaluate the house a bit more closely, including checking to make sure everything worked—lightbulbs, appliances, etc. before new guests arrived. The carpet had stains on it, but the owners have plans to pull that out soon and put in flooring which will be awesome in this home! Favorites: GENEROUS supply of paper goods, well-stocked kitchen, 2 bikes we used every day, SONOS system outside on the deck. Suggestions: Enough time is needed between guests do a thorough check to make sure everything is ready and the place is clean. In summary, the beach access is awesome and the views are stunning. Easy access to the boat rental, grocery, lots of great restaurants, tennis courts etc.! With new flooring to freshen the place up, this place will be perfect next year when we come back! And, new floors would definitely make this a 5 star review.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

kate e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
We rented the house for a month. It was fantastic all the way around. Great location, wonderful home, and excellent hosts.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stay ❤️
We had the best time & the home provided Our family everything we needed. Thank you to our hosts Whom were the most attentive & gracious! Hope to see you next year.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach getaway with friends and fur babies
This was by far the best place we have ever rented. I have been renting beach houses for over 40 years and this one was in the perfect location. Views from beach house were unbelievable!!! The place had everything you would ever need, dishes, pots and pans, towels, trash bags, Extension cords, umbrellas, barbecue, chairs etc. Beds were comfortable and listening to the ocean from master retreat was fantastic. I loved reading on the patio while my dogs sat next to me. All the restaurants in the area where so good 😊. We went on boat rides, rented bikes for a week and walked to a lot of other places too. There is so much to do in Newport Beach and the surrounding areas. We did not want to leave. I can’t tell you how great it was to finally go on vacation after this pandemic. I literally loved every minute of my time at this beach house. My friends and husband thought this place was wonderful too. From golfing, to running, to pub crawling we could not have had a better time. Thank you so much to the owners and turnkey vacation rentals. Best experience ever!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jérôme T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Le paradis/paradise
we stayed almost 2 months, everything was perfect. the setting, the attentions of Jennifer and Greg. we didn't want to leave again. we liked the house but mostly made two new friends. Jennifer, Greg, we can't wait to see you again here or in France. we love you!! nous avons séjourné presque 2 mois, tout était parfait. le cadre, les attentions de Jennifer et Greg. nous ne voulions plus repartir. nous avons aimé la maison mais nous nous sommes surtout fait deux nouveau amis. Jennifer, Greg, nous avons hâte de vous revoir ici ou en France. on vous aime!!
Stayed 47 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Getaway
This home was amazing! I would highly recommend staying at this property. All you need to pack are your clothes and any food for your visit. The owners have thought of every essential for your stay. Beautiful views and close proximity to the sand. Restaurants and boardwalk within walking or biking distance. This home is very warm and welcoming, and the property owners were a pleasure and responsive to any inquiries. We look forwarding to staying here again in the future!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2020