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Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub

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Welcome to Sand Castle.
Your oceanside Oasis!
Take a dip in jacuzzi.
Bright and cheery interiors.
Fire up the BBQ and enjoy wine by the fire pit.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mother’s Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub

Welcome to Sand Castle! Located on the stunning Balboa Peninsula, this rustic beach home is as cute as it is accommodating, allowing you to experience the true coastal lifestyle of Newport. Warm neutral tones, vaulted ceilings, and large windows that welcome the California sun allow guests to enjoy a sunny, laid-back ambiance that matches the coastal lifestyle. The backyard is the perfect spot to settle down (or turn up!) after a day on the beach just blocks away – a hot tub, fire pit, and outdoor bar will elevate any happy hour or sunset soiree. So grab a drink, grab your friend, and get your vacay started!
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Nearby Attractions: Balboa Peninsula, Fashion Island Shopping, Balboa Surf 7 Style (Rent Bikes and Paddleboards), The Market (try the Reuben Sandwich!), Balboa Fun Park, Corona Del Mar Beach, Whale Watching, Newport Pier, Gondola Adventures.

Surf’s up! This coastal city has the largest recreational harbor on the West Coast and is known for its amazing beaches, parks, restaurants, and outdoor shopping centers. The living is easy here and it often includes bike rides along the boardwalk and watching pros surf some of the biggest swells in Southern California at The Wedge. Take the ferry to Balboa Island for the best seafood in the area and to ride the historic Ferris wheel at everyone’s favorite old-school amusement park.

Experience Newport Beach, AvantStay Style.

AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips!

Home Truths:
- This is a two-story home with a staircase connecting the lower and upper floors.
- This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- The fireplaces are not available for guest use.
- Please note that the jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom currently only functions as a bathtub as the jets do not work.
- Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request.
- Please note, this home is not located directly on the sand; it is one block away.
- The front yard furniture has been recently replaced with new seating. Please note that the seating will be slightly different from what is shown in the listing photos.

Parking Details:
Garage fits 2 small cars or 1 medium/large car.
Street parking.

This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib and a high chair available.

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The room configuration is as follows:

Primary Bedroom / King w/ twin trundle & En-suite
Bedroom 2 / Queen bed
Bedroom 3 / Queen bed

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All guest stays in Newport Beach subject to the city's 10% Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT).

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

Newport Beach Permit #SLP_13090

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number SLP13090

About the area

Newport Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport 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. Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and Balboa Fun Zone are also worth visiting.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mother’s Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Newport Beach Pier - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Balboa Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 28 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Baja Sharkeez - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Stag Bar + Kitchen - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub on 8 May 2026 start from AU$816, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this holiday home is steps away from Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach. Mother’s Beach and Newport Harbor Nautical Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place next to beach boardwalk

Close to cute village, boardwalk along beach was a perfect morning walk! Cozy house
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lexia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great find!

Loved the location and all of the amenities. Beautiful house and had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bev H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house was perfect for our big family! We loved the location to the beach!

Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

We really enjoyed our stay! This house had everything we needed and it was steps to the beach. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Vacation

The home was amazing and exactly as advertised. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, spacey, close to the beach

The house is very close to the beach, very comfortable, clean, and has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This was a perfect getaway for our family. Steps away from the beach. The beach was quiet and not too crowded. We will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gerri b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

House was super equipped with beach items and so much more,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Astrid H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family beach vacation

Lovely maintained and located family appropriate beach home. Thank you for sharing with us.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

House was in a great location. Very clean. Host was easy to work with. Family had a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

This property was perfect. Close to the beach, close to shopping and restaurants. Very clean and the response from the hosts was excellent. I highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Amazing house with perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun girls weekend

I’m from San Diego and two of my friends from the East Coast came out to visit for a long weekend. This property was perfect for us. It was everything we had hoped for.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JALYNNE C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect location to both sides, the beach and marina. The place is very clean. T

The company that manages was very thorough. They house is super clean. There is a great lay out
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach getaway

Beautiful property- responsive management from Avantstay to address a few items.The most significant was the jet function of the hot tub , which was disappointing but did not ruin the trip.Steep stairs to upper bedroom will give you a work out !Very close to beach not on the sand .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable home in a great location!

We loved our stay! Location is great! Very comfortable for the amount of people we had! So nice that we didn’t even use one of the bathrooms. Kitchen was nice and spacious! Questions were answered very quickly. It was a wonderful trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is a wonderful home in a great area.

Great response time to questions or concerns. The best part is they allowed our dogs. House was fully equipped with nice things. They included nice amenities too.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyree C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach house

Exactly as pictured. The hot tub was hot and in the ground. The fireplace downstairs works. The beach is around the corner. The house was beautiful. The owner gives you beach chairs access to bikes to ride asking the sidewalk. A cooler to use. Beach towels. They thought of everything. I would rent from here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this house!

This home exceeded my expectations. The house was as described and perfect for our family. I loved that the kitchen was large with an island and stocked with much more than you usually find in a short rental. When we arrived everything was clean. The beds were comfortable! Outdoor patio was great- we loved the hot tub! Garage was also stocked with so many beach goodies. 2 bikes were available and so fun to ride on the boardwalk! Beach is VERY close! Basically one house away. When we did have an issue with the hot tub the Avantstay team was so great! They resolved the problem in such a timely manner and were also Positive the whole time and friendly. When I had a general question they also responded immediately. Overall I’d definitely stay at this property again and would recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Newport Beach Family Vacation

The place was a great location, and we had a group from ages 11-80, so house was a good fit and glad to have some main floor bedrooms. The bedrooms were very spacious and had more room than we thought we would. The trundle in the master was a true twin bed and perfect for young kids. Garage was plenty big, but was also easily able to find street parking right in front most of the time. House kitchen has all the basics from equipment wise, but if you cook prepare to bring any cooking supplies. Dishwasher was on it's last leg, so had to hand wash most things. Hot Tub was great and used alot when we were there. There were two bikes that worked - but also close place a few blocks down that was reasonable to rent. There were plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, and beach toys. Loved our time there.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mindy D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family vacation in Newport Beach

The location of the house was great, however not accurate from the listing. It pins that the home is walking distance to lido marina and it is not. Very close to the beach though which is great. It is an older home that has been redone. Communication with Avant was easy however the internet and heat in the home did not work properly. The upstairs master was extremely warm when maintaining the main level at a normal temp. probably a better home for older kids as two bedrooms are on the main level and master upstairs. Lots of room for a larger family. Overall, nice experience. Hot tub was an added bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deanne F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

In need of TLC

This was my second stay at this property. Several amenities weren't functioning properly. The hot tub was barely 85 degrees max, bbq impossible to light & very weak flame from a brand new propane tank, kitchen faucet had no hot water, Carbon monoxide alarm going off due to bad batteries, master sink completely clogged & I was able to clean hair & debris myself, and the toilet was filthy as though someone had puked all over it. Also, 2 bikes had broken chains so we had to rent bikes. Several lights are burned out inside and outside on property. We love this house and understand it really just needs TLC and a new cleaning crew that recognizes dirty & clogged sinks etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday get away

The home is located on balboa peninsula, on the main road. Having never stayed on the peninsula we were unaware of the traffic that happened on the weekend. There is only one way in and 1 way out. Anyway we lived through the weekend surge. The home is also 1 block off the beach, so great access to walk the strand or beach and also check out the waves. Bedrooms were comfortable, kitchen looked like it had been remodeled lately. Master bed could use a new mattress as there seemed to be feeling a slope to the middle of the bed. Master bathroom toilet room has automatic light switch that is behind the door and I swear the bulb must be 500 watt brite white.. overall the house was comfortable for 5 adults and 1 20 month old toddler. Garage door could use a little maintenance for the squealing noise going up amd down that I’m sure the neighbors would appreciate as well. Coffee pot needs a new plunger in the cone that holds the coffee grounds so you can pull the pot out without coffee flowing out on the counter, because most people are half asleep when they come out in the morning for their coffee and forget the free flow cone won’t stop !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Pat O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wonderful house near beach

Our extended family enjoyed our stay at this house which is laid out with plenty of privacy for everyone. The location is great for time at the beach and exploring the boardwalk. Some maintenance issues: The hot tub heater was off and it was too hot to use for our stay, no hot water in one of the bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

josh m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation!

Enjoyed our stay in Newport beach at this property! Avantstay was very attentive to every detail of our stay and available when we needed a few things at the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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At AvantStay, we pride ourselves on our guest experience. We do the trip planning - so you can spend more time on vacation. With 24/7 customer support, a dedicated concierge, and tech-enabled touchpoints from the moment you book to an easy and seamless check-out, we make your experience as carefree as you could possibly want it to be. AvantStay features 500 homes in 30+ destinations and is growing quickly. For any questions about your next trip, please don't hesitate to reach out directly and we'd be more than happy to help your vacation come true.

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