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Steps to Sand | Surf Casita | A/C & Fire Pit

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Designer retreat with 85` TV with surround sound — perfect for movie nights after the beach
Private courtyard Oasis with dining table, BBQ and warm water beach shower
Unwind in our designer living space featuring powerful, quiet A/C and a 85” TV—perfect for cooling off after a day at the beach.
Fully stocked modern kitchen + coffee station
Master with King Bed & private patio with firepit

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 583.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steps to Sand | Surf Casita | A/C & Fire Pit

Discover Surf Casita—a new & pristine, modern luxury retreat just steps to the beach, iconic Newport Pier & waterfront dining! Enjoy A/C, King bed, patio, & cozy fire pit. Wake to whispering waves and the fresh ocean breeze—your unforgettable sanctuary by the sea awaits.

★ Walk Everywhere (no car needed)
★ Cool A/C (rare in Newport)
★ Easy Parking & EV Charger
★ Private Patio w/ Fire Pit
★ Beach Gear Included

This gem books fast—reserve your dates.

PROPERTY DETAILS
Surf Casita occupies the entire ground-level of a newly built 2-unit luxury home. Step inside—where barefoot luxury meets the salty ocean air. This retreat seamlessly blends indoor relaxation with adventurous outdoor living—all just steps from the sand.

Whether you’re a couple escaping for a romantic weekend or a small family building sandcastles by the shore, this is your stress-free, no-car-needed coastal getaway.

PRIME LOCATION - `Goldilocks Zone”
★ Close to the fun, away from the noise
★ Safe & quiet residential street
★ Just 2-min walk to beach & activities
★ Easy stroll to waterfront dining & bars
★ Harbor & Marina (just 100` away)
★ Ocean & sand views from the front

THE HIGHLIGHTS
★ Comfortable Air conditioning.
★ BBQ and dine in the courtyard.
★ Private sanctuary patio w/ fire pit.
★ Fast WiFi for work or streaming.
★ 85` TV w/ Cinema surround sound.
★ Listen to Music over in-ceiling speakers.

BEDROOMS
★ Master: King Bed with private patio & fire pit.
★ Bed 2: Two Full Beds (ideal for kids or friends).
★ Queen pull-out sofa in living room.
★ TV in Every Room.
★ Premium mattresses with luxury linens.
★ Room darkening window shades.

PARKING & EV CHARGING
★ Park the car and forget it.
★ Garage: 1 space in the shared garage.
★ Fits large SUV (without tall roof rack).
★ EV Level 2 Charger (Universal Adapter).

KITCHEN & COFFEE BAR
★ Everything you need to cook family meals.
★ Drip Coffee, Keurig, and French-press.
★ Ice maker, dishwasher, & microwave.

BATHROOM
★ Tub/Shower plus Vanity.
★ Plush Turkish Cotton towels
★ Luxury spa soap, shampoo, & conditioner.

BEACH & OUTDOOR GEAR
★ We provide everything needed.
★ Beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, and boards.
★ Kids: Sand toys provided.
★ Warm water outdoor beach shower.

FAMILY/KIDS ESSENTIALS
★ Portable Pack-N-Play.
★ Crib & High-chair.
★ Baby Monitor.
★ Marina Park Kids Playground (5-min walk).
★ Child Friendly `Mom`s Beach` (2-min walk, calm water/no waves).

TWO PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACES
★ Front Courtyard: Dining, BBQ, and a warm outdoor beach shower.
★ Back Patio: Features a fire pit and seating—perfect for a post-beach glass of wine.

GUEST ACCESS
★ Seamless self check-in.
★ Secure, coded gate & lock box.
★ Private Entry: The gate opens to the courtyard.

THINGS TO NOTE
This place was newly built in 2023 so everything is fresh, clean, and modern!

• Layout: This is the private lower-level unit of a 2-unit home with a separate entrance.

• Occupancy: Maximum 5 guests (including children).

• Noise: Located in a quiet residential area—no loud parties/events allowed.

• Footsteps: Occasional upstairs guest footsteps may be heard (normal for a duplex).

• Shared Spaces: The garage is the only shared space (laundry located here).

• Laundry: Washer/Dryer located in shared garage.

• Location: Just 2 houses from the bay. Convenience store at the end of the block.

• Views: Harbor and marina views from the front of the house, plus a view of the beach sand at the end of the street.

• Activities: Bike/watersport rentals nearby. Farmers Market at the pier every Sunday.

• Age Requirement: Must be 25 years of age or older to book.

Registration Details: SLP13154
* Primary booking contact needs to be a minimum of 25 years of age.

* The city of Newport gives citations for noise complaints. Our neighbors are in very close proximity and even loud talking outside can be heard by the adjacent houses. Please keep noise to a minimum and our `zero noise` starts at 10 pm so if you are on the outdoor patio, please speak softly or retire indoors.

* Please turn down any music or TV audio to a reasonable level after 10 pm out of respect for the upstairs guests (we ask the same of them for you).

* No smoking is allowed on the property. Vaping is only allowed in the outdoor patio, but not inside the house.

* No more than 5 guests are allowed which includes infants/children

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn off all Air Conditioners (Bedrooms & Living Room)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
* Primary booking contact needs to be a minimum of 25 years of age. * The city of Newport gives citations for noise complaints. Our neighbors are in
Vehicle License Plates: The City of Newport Beach requires guest to provide vehicle license plate numbers to the host.
The City of Newport Beach prohibits the use of a rental unit to be used for any commercial purposes.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number SLP13154

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. 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 Crystal Cove State Park. Consider The Observatory for a night out or Newport Harbor Nautical Museum if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mother’s Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Newport Beach Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Balboa Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 19 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mutt Lynch's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Baja Sharkeez - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cassidy's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stag Bar + Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Surf Casita | Steps to Sand| A/C & Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Surf Casita | Steps to Sand| A/C & Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Surf Casita | Steps to Sand| A/C & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surf Casita | Steps to Sand| A/C & Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Surf Casita | Steps to Sand| A/C & Fire Pit located?

This family-friendly Newport Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches, Mother’s Beach and Newport Beach Pier. Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and Balboa Fun Zone are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dena W.

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

Great Stay!

House was very cute and updated. Perfect size for a family of 5. Location was great and near lots of restaurants and the beach. Sharing a washer and dryer was not a big deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod and Laura T.

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

Amazing Property! Excellent Stay

Perfect location and enjoyed the property. It was clean and very well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Great location

Our family had a lovely stay. Location was wonderful, wakes to beach and dinner every night. Short drive to Disney. Home was clean and well kept.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willie and Betty H., Long Beach, CA

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

Great Place to Stay

The property exceeded our expectations. We definitely will stay there again. The owner was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

david b.

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

Amazing property

This is an amazing property - the best VRBO we have ever stayed at. Great location. would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

Great location for morning surf

Cute property in a quiet street. Modern and clean and close to everything. Loved being a few mins walk to the beach for morning surf and enjoying the amazing California sunsets too.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max O., Bountiful, USA

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

Great Place!

Surf Casita was a beautiful place to stay! It was impeccably clean and very comfortable for our family of four. The house was very secure and close to the beach, restaurants, and a park for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Great Location!

We enjoyed our stay very much. Place felt safe and clean with high end appliances and fully stocked kitchen. Great location a block from the beach & by the harbor. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

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

Easy and perfect

Check in could not have been easier, property manager provided all information prior to arrival and was great at responding to any additional questions. This home is completely updated with great amenities. Location is not right on the beach, but it is a short walk to the beach and very close to the pier.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim W., Victoria BC

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

Great value

Very clean and well cared for accommodation which was exactly as advertised. The beds are very comfortable and the owner was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., Fort Collins, Colorado USA

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

Wonderful Condo

The rental was very comfortable, clean and close to the beach and restaurants. The owner was organized and attentive. Will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Newport

Great stay would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek A.

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

Great location and everything new.

We had a great time due to the convenience of this location and fully equipped home. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B., Littleton, Co

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

Beautiful Place with Quick Walk to Beach

This place was absolutely gorgeous! It is a super quick walk to the beach/boardwalk which was very nice. Beach chairs and towels for us to use was a nice added benefit. Everything is new and updated, we wish could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla B.

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

5 Star Place!

The property is super clean, everything is updated and such comfortable beds. It is also close to everything, just park car in garage and walk to: beach 1 block, pier 1 block, all restaurants/bars 1 block. Looks like we’ll me making this a yearly vacation spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER H.

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

Excellent Location!!

We truly enjoyed everything this rental had to offer. Walking distance to beach, restaurants, and stores. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Ron made us feel welcome!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

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

Beautiful Residence

The accommodations were fantastic and exactly as shown. Took my 80 year old mom, two adult brothers and my daughter to attend a funeral service. Very comfortable accommodations that met all our needs and owner was kind, professional and hospitable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Tim W.

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

Nice location.

Nice smart home and huge TV. Comfortable living. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Late February/Early March Stay

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Newport Beach property. The apartment was newly updated and conveniently located to many restaurants and the beach. It was safe and secure- nice to have an indoor parking space to secure vehicle. We will be recommending this location to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaidie H.

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

Wonderful!

Property was roomy, clean and airy! Enjoyed our stay. The patio was enclosed and private. Heard the upstairs neighbors a bit at night but it wasn’t awful. Really enjoyed the location and being able to walk to the pier and local shops! It was overall fantastic and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Stupendous Stay at the Surf Casita

My family of 4 enjoyed our stay at this property for a week. It is modern, fresh, clean and packed with amenities. We loved being minutes from the beach (a short walk), boats, food and drink. We also liked that we were on a small, quiet street. I would definitely stay here again. Ron is a fabulous host! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Chuck B.

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

Very Nice!

Ron has a great property, very clean, nicely decorated. Didn’t care for sharing the garage but it worked out fine. It’s an amazing place and we would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

babs325

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

Great place for a beach getaway ☀️

Thank you Ron for the beautiful condo. We really enjoyed your place. It was very nicely done. The remodel was fantastic!!!! The bed was super comfy also. We loved the location, my husband’s favorite place, since he was a kid, is Charlie’s Chili, so it was great being walking distance. We’ll definitely be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Excellent

This was our first time staying in Newport Beach, the property was exactly what we were hoping for. Ron was awesome to work with, he was able to answer any questions we had when we first arrived and felt he went out of his way to make our stay great. The property is a couple minutes walk from the beach and entertainment. It has all the amenities that you would need on a vacation, would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Location, location, location!

We rented the downstairs property, and it was a marvelous experience! We would love to find out if extended family could rent the upstairs when we book the downstairs again? That would provide us with the whole garage as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ron

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I've lived in Newport Beach most of my life and enjoy surfing and paddle boarding. It's like being on vacation 365 days per year! I live in the upper unit of this duplex and am available whenever you need something. I can get you up to speed and all that the area offers and make sure your stay is memorable. There is so much to do here.

Why they chose this property

Centrally located with both beach and bay right here, we completed a 1-year renovation at the end of 2022, so it's fresh and new with all the latest comforts and features. Great for couples looking for a romantic getaway, families with kids/pet, or a relaxing refuge for a business trip. If you come in mid-December, you can watch the Newport Beach Christmas right here.

What makes this property unique

The private outdoor patio really adds to the experience. We have air conditioning for the hot summer months and offer secure garage parking with fast EV charging, but you won't need to drive much since everything is close. We are less than 15 minutes from the Orange County/John Wayne (SNA) airport and just 12 miles to Disneyland.

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