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Harbor House - Bayfront Getaway, Rooftop Hot Tub

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A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a marina, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a view.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a round table, and a balcony with seating.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the city.
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bedroom.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
This vacation home accommodates 6 guests with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. It features 1 hot tub for relaxation. Located on the waterfront, it offers easy beach access. Nearby attractions include Balboa Island Ferry and Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Enjoy a stay surrounded by beautiful coastal scenery.

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Balboa Pier
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

About this property

Harbor House - Bayfront Getaway, Rooftop Hot Tub

Summary:

At Harbor House, the view is not confined to a window. Open the glass wall and the living room becomes part of the waterfront patio, where passing boats accompany coffee, meals, and time together. The main bayfront home gives six guests three enclosed bedrooms, a loft, and four full bathrooms, while a rooftop hot tub, dock lounge, two parking spaces, and Balboa Village outside the door let the stay move between harbor, beach, and town without much driving.



The Space:

The harbor is not background scenery at Harbor House. It moves throughout the day with paddleboarders, sailboats, ferry traffic, and changing light, giving time at the property its own place within a Newport Beach vacation.



A wall of sliding glass doors disappears into the adjoining walls, joining the great room with the waterfront patio. Morning coffee can begin beside the bay, meals can move between the kitchen and grill, and the group can gather without losing the coastal air or harbor view.



The kitchen faces the dining and living areas, keeping the person preparing a meal connected to the room. The patio continues toward the water with seating, a grill, and access to the dock lounge.



Upstairs, a second living space opens toward the harbor and gives the group another place to gather or step away. The rooftop deck rises above the activity below, with a private hot tub overlooking Newport Harbor.



Harbor House accommodates up to six guests:

Primary bedroom: King bed

Two additional bedrooms: One Queen bed in each

Loft: Queen Murphy bed

Bathrooms: Four full bathrooms



One bedroom is located on the main level for guests who prefer fewer interior stairs after arrival. The loft provides a fourth sleeping area but is not an enclosed bedroom.



Air conditioning, laundry, beach equipment, one garage parking space, and one covered carport space are included.



Guest Access:

Guests have private use of the main bayfront home, including its kitchen, living areas, waterfront patio, rooftop deck and hot tub, grill, and designated dock lounge.



This reservation does not include the separate guest apartment located behind the main home. The apartment has its own entrance and may be occupied by another group during your stay.



An owner's yacht may be moored at the dock. The yacht is not included with the property and is not available for guest access or use.



Parking includes one garage space and one covered carport space. Beach gear is provided for guest use.



Self-guided arrival information and access instructions are provided before check-in through your Arrival Getaways Boarding Pass.



The Neighborhood:

Harbor House sits at the water's edge in Balboa Village, where Newport Harbor and the Pacific beach are separated by a narrow stretch of the Peninsula. Guests can begin the morning beside the bay, cross to the sand, and return for dinner overlooking the water without getting into a car.



The Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Ferry, Balboa Pier, restaurants, cafes, shops, harbor cruises, fishing charters, and boat rentals are within walking distance. The ferry carries pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles across the harbor to Balboa Island, turning the crossing itself into part of exploring Newport Beach.



Balboa Village remains active through the day and evening. Harbor traffic, ferry activity, waterfront dining, and visitors create the energy that makes the neighborhood engaging and walkable.



Getting Around:

Walking and bicycling are often the most useful ways to explore Balboa Village and the surrounding Peninsula. The Balboa Ferry connects the neighborhood with Balboa Island, while rideshare services and taxis are available for destinations throughout Newport Beach and Orange County.



Two off-street parking spaces are included: one garage space and one covered carport space. Guests bringing two vehicles should confirm that each vehicle will fit within its designated space.



John Wayne Airport is approximately 20 minutes away under typical traffic conditions. Travel time can vary with traffic.



Your Arrival Getaways Boarding Pass includes our Transportation Guidebook with recommendations for airport transfers, rental cars, rideshare services, and local transportation.



Other Things to Note:

Main bayfront home

This listing includes the main bayfront home only. It does not include the separate guest apartment located behind it.



Separate guest apartment

The guest apartment has its own entrance and may be occupied during your stay. Guests reserving the main home should expect the normal activity associated with another occupied property on the site. The complete property can be reserved through a separate listing when available.



Stairs and mobility

Harbor House spans multiple levels connected by stairs and does not have an elevator. A bedroom on the main level allows one sleeping area to be reached with fewer interior stairs after arrival. The property may not suit guests with limited mobility.



Occupancy

Harbor House accommodates no more than six registered guests. Sleeping arrangements include three enclosed bedrooms and one loft, with one King bed and three Queen beds.



Waterfront and dock

The property sits directly beside Newport Harbor. Children and guests who are not strong swimmers require close supervision around the patio, dock, and water. The dock and harbor are not enclosed by a childproof barrier.



Owner's yacht

An owner's yacht may be moored at the dock. The yacht is not included with the reservation and may not be accessed, boarded, moved, or used by guests.



Hot tub

The rooftop hot tub is private to guests of the main home. Please follow the posted instructions, observe occupancy limits, supervise children, and replace the cover after use.



Parking

Two off-street parking spaces are included: one garage space and one covered carport space. Oversized vehicles may not fit within the designated spaces.



Beach equipment

Beach gear is provided for guest use. Guests are responsible for returning all equipment to the property after use.



Pets

Pets are not permitted at this property.



Community setting

Parties and events are not permitted. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.



Neighborhood activity

Harbor House is located in an active waterfront destination near the Balboa Fun Zone, ferry, restaurants, harbor traffic, and visitor attractions. Guests may hear boats, pedestrians, vehicles, music, celebrations, construction, or other neighborhood activity during their stay.



Before you arrive

Your Arrival Getaways Boarding Pass includes check-in instructions, parking information, property guidance, transportation information, local recommendations, and the details needed for your arrival.



Interaction with Guests:

You will have private, self-guided access to Harbor House, allowing you to arrive and settle in at your own pace.



Arrival Getaways is your direct point of contact before and throughout your stay. Our local team is available by message or phone if you need assistance, have a question, or would like a recommendation.

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- Travelers must be at least 25 years of age or older to book. - No smoking of any kind is allowed on the premises. Smoking tobacco, cannabis, or t...

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number SLP12810
Property # 3969906vb
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

About the area

Newport Beach

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach. Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center 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. Orange County Fair and Events Center and Balboa Fun Zone are also worth visiting.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Pavilion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Balboa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 23 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Balboa Saloon - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbor House - Bayfront Getaway, Rooftop Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Harbor House - Bayfront Getaway, Rooftop Hot Tub?

As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harbor House - Bayfront Getaway, Rooftop Hot Tub on 18 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,573, 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 Harbor House - Bayfront Getaway, Rooftop Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Harbor House - Bayfront Getaway, Rooftop Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbor House - Bayfront Getaway, Rooftop Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harbor House - Bayfront Getaway, Rooftop Hot Tub located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Pavilion. Balboa Beach and Balboa Pier are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was good overall, but I would say they should’ve had one more bedroom for the price that we paid, but I did think it was a really nice spot and it was pretty clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property in a great location! Great house for a group of 6 or less.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is absolutely beautiful and the views- of the harbor, ferry, boats, fun zone- are wonderful! It is close to everything- food, shops, activities- both land and sea! -, and easy walking distance to beach! Good communication with Host.Just had a few issues (sliding glass doors locking mechanism fail, hot water fail(cold shower!), fire place fail, no carafe for coffee maker, freezer access handle fail, missing cabinet doorknob, very narrow and difficult access to king size bed on one side-I’m petite and could barely manage!)…
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped kitchen!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little harbor frontage house

Great house with close walking access to the Balboa beach. Perfect for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, Travis! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that the location was perfect for your family. We appreciate your kind words and hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Best wishes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break

We really enjoyed the location so many fun things to do beautiful view very clean, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
Thank you Mark! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

We had a great experience staying at this property. We opened all of the sliding glass doors and windows and were able to enjoy the bay breeze. It also had AC to make for a very comfortable night's sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2023
Thank you for your kind words, we look forward to welcoming you back to our property in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

NEWPORT BEACH HOUSE DREAM

So much to enjoy at this home! The home is BEAUTIFUL, very comfortable beds, living areas, 2 fireplaces, rooftop jacuzzi. Your close to the beach, the boardwalk, restaurants, shopping. A vacation of a lifetime for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Thank you for staying with us and for your kind words, Karen!! It was a pleasure hosting you! Please come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

This place was amazing ! We enjoyed spending and celebrating two birthdays . We all had enough space to spread out . The beds were so comfortable and the place was very clean. The location was perfect for us to walk along the boardwalk and the kids had fun at the fun zone .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you for staying with us and for your comments 😊
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Wedding

Overall we had a very nice stay.One smoke alarm was chirping when we arrived and then another at 6am on departure day. Make up mirror in 2nd floor front bedroom is broken and neither ice maker works
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2025
We are sorry you didn't give us an opportunity to resolve any of these issues for you Barbara. We communicated throughout your rental, but this review is the first mention of these issues. Our goal is 5 Star reviews from every guest and we are sorry to have disappointed you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing waterfront home

Front half of a great bayside waterfront home in Newport Beach easily handles 3 couples in en suite bedrooms with an additional loft upstairs with a Murphy bed. Two king suites with an additional queen suite all with stunning main room views on each floor. Quiet neighborhood only 4 blocks to the beach. Easy to access restaurants and marinas and freeways to other areas surrounding LA. Management company very responsive to inquiries Only issue was a glitch with my VRBO linkage to accessing the virtual Check-in Definitely want to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2023
Dear Melissa, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that overall experience and the property's location. We apologize for any trouble you had with the VRBO linkage during check-in and are glad that hear that our management company was prompt and responsive to your inquiries. It would be a pleasure to host you again soon! Best wishes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couples Get Away

The home was wonderful and had plenty of room for a group of 6 adults. We did cook every night so the kitchen was a little tight if you really like to cook, but we made it work. It had most of the kitchen products we liked, but I would bring some storage items if you like leftovers to eat the next day. We loved playing games on the 2nd level, and we loved the location and views day & night. We enjoyed opening all the doors each night as we cooked. We did not use the advertised hot tub due to the fact that it did not have enough water, was not clean, nor had any chemicals in it. Sort of a bummer for 2 in our group. We had two cars which there was room for, but very very tight to pull in and out. Would stay again, if we go back to Newport!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Nice location and view

All good great view. But they have a noise control device and a spa.. for both reasons they barge into.the house without notice, my kids were sleepimg only in bedroom. Property managemwnt told me they can anytime and you need to opt.out if you dont want a stranger opening the door unanoinced. I would never go back very dangerous situation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2023
We appreciate your feedback, and we're glad to hear you enjoyed the great view at our property. However, we'd like to clarify a few points: We do have a noise control device as stated on the listing. This device is in place to ensure a peaceful and enjoyable environment for all our guests and neighbors. We want to make it clear that we never entered the unit unannounced. Our intention was to reconnect the noise-aware device that you unplugged even though it was noted in the rules it should not be disconnected at any time. We attempted to contact you through several texts, emails, and calls before coming to the unit, as we respect your privacy and understand the importance of providing notice before entering. We apologize for any misunderstanding and any inconvenience this may have caused. Your feedback is important to us, and we will use it to ensure better communication and service in the future. We hope this clarifies the situation, and we appreciate your understanding.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
The house was beautifully appointed and in a lovely location right on the Balboa Bay. We walked most locations while there.One big problem with the property (as it related to staying there with kids) was very unreliable internet. My kids are 4-10 years old, and to wind down in the evening we wanted to turn on a movie. The internet was regularly failing. I was able to connect a TV to my phone’s wireless hotspot, but that works for a single TV, so everyone has to be in the central room. If you’re staying there with people who all have their own devices I’m sure it’s fine. The cleaners were late getting out, preventing us from accessing the property until about 30 minutes after our scheduled check-in time. VRBO compensated us for this, but it definitely made getting in stressful (4 kids in the car for 6 hours, you can imagine).Overall the property was very nice, it was wonderful to be able to open the bay-facing doors, but for the price I was pretty frustrated with the experience. For over 1,000 a night, my expectation is that things are seamless, and they really were not.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
The construction in the neighborhood has created problems for Spectrum and we are sorry that it affected your stay. This property has excellent wifi usually. Of course, our cleaning crew places a premium on prepping the property at our high standards of cleanliness, but usually we meet those standards timely. I'm sorry we were not done and that our team did not welcome you into the home at your appointed time. That is our protocol that guests can access even if we are not done with the cleaning. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated this fantastic property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place and great service. We’ll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2026
Thanks so much Tom! Come back soon . . . and often! Don't forget our Oregon and Mexico properties too.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The home is lovely and in a great location. Parts of the home were not in good working order; the downstairs BBQ electric lighter was not working, so you had to use a lighter, that also did not work so we had to buy a lighter to use the BBQ; the cable was not connected which was u known to us and the hosts answered were the same as the instructions and took several hours to both respond and then to trouble shoot; several showers did not work well, on connector fell off the shower wall and both rain showers dribbled rather then provided the shower experience. The home was difficult to navigate for people with mobility issues, that should be noted in the description.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

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