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Step into this spacious and accommodating vacation home, perfectly set up for family groups of all ages. Enjoy beach activities, walking distance to grocery stores, shops and restaurants. Relax in the open floor plan living/kitchen area or unwind on the front patio with a propane gas BBQ grill.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Darling Beach Cottage | 5 Min Walk to Beach | No Shared Walls | On a Peaceful Resident Street

Permit #SLP12711
Set on one of the most peaceful and welcoming streets on the peninsula, this beloved single-family home offers a comfortable and versatile layout ideal for families of all ages. Enjoy effortless access to beach activities along with the convenience of being just minutes from grocery stores, local shops, and popular dining spots.

GROUND LEVEL:

LIVING AREA:
- Open floor plan with queen-size pullout sofa bed; cable TV
- French doors open out to front patio

KITCHEN AREA:
- Large center island with barstool seating for four
- Fully stocked kitchen with dishes, utensils, cookware, bakeware, all major and small appliances
- Guests must supply their own food, drinks (including coffee), spices, condiments, and paper goods (napkins, plastic wrap, etc.)

BEDROOM:
- Bedroom 1: King-size bed, cable TV, walk-in closet, ceiling fan, connected to bathroom

BATHROOM:
- Hallway Bathroom: Accessed from hallway and from Bedroom #1, three sinks, step-in shower

HALLWAY:
- Access door into rear garage; access door out to side walkway

OUTDOOR LIVING:
- Ground level front patio with outdoor table and seating for six, propane gas BBQ grill

UPPER LEVEL:

SECOND LIVING AREA:
- Large sofa with cable TV
- Access door to second level balcony

BEDROOMS:
- Bedroom 2: Two twin-size beds
- Bedroom 3: Queen-size bed

HALLWAY BATHROOM:
- Hallway Bathroom - Combination shower/bathtub

OUTDOOR LIVING:
- Upper balcony with bistro seating; accessed through upstairs living area

ALSO INCLUDED:
- Wi-Fi;
- 4 low-profile beach chairs;
- Hair dryer; iron/ironing board, heating.
- 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, along with their own personal toiletries/shampoo/conditioner)

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

LINENS:
All bed, bath, kitchen, and beach linens for the maximum number of guests are provided as part of the cleaning and linen fee and are neatly prepared for your arrival.

PARKING:
Two spaces in the double garage. Small to mid-size vehicles. Access via rear alley. General neighborhood street parking when available.

LAUNDRY:
Laundry facilities on-site. Guests must provide their own supplies.

RECREATIONAL GEAR:
Additional beach gear or recreational equipment is available for rent from the management at very reasonable rates for our guests: large ice chests, wagons, Pack n Play portable cribs, and portable high chairs, rollaway twin beds, etc. Contact us for more information!

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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

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

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 SLP12711

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
420730

About the area

Located in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Festival Amphitheatre, or consider a night out at The Observatory. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking. Visit our Newport Beach travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Island 2017
    Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • They say the early bird gets the worm... Here we're on our way out to do some fishing with Davy's Locker fishing charters out of Newport Beach, CA. The fishing was amazing and if you're on the boat definitely buy a breakfast burrito! They make them from scratch on the boat! #Nature
    Lido Marina Village
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A cool sign in Belize!!!
    Hoag Hospital
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nature's show interrupts a clam digger's evening enterprise under Newport Pier. There are times when Nature reminds us to take a moment no matter what your endeavor to gaze upon her magnificence.
Tip: sometimes a different perspective will give your capture a more memorable composition, on top is not always better.
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#newportcoast #ilovenewportbeach #ocgrammers #newportbeach #beach #surf #sea #seashore #shore #waves #ocean #seascape #nikonz6 #nikon #photoshop #adobelightroom #cnntravel #RTWChat #BDTeam #bbctravel #fodorsonthego #lonelyplanet #lensculture
    Newport Beach Pier
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mother’s Beach
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Herst Coffee Roasters
    8 min walk
  • Chihuahua Cerveza
    4 min walk
  • Malarky's Irish Pub
    4 min walk
  • Palmilla Cocina Y Tequila
    4 min walk
  • Laventina's Big Cheese Pizza
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Darling Beach Cottage | 5 Min Walk to Beach | No Shared Walls | On a Peaceful Resident Street pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Darling Beach Cottage | 5 Min Walk to Beach | No Shared Walls | On a Peaceful Resident Street?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Darling Beach Cottage | 5 Min Walk to Beach | No Shared Walls | On a Peaceful Resident Street?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Darling Beach Cottage | 5 Min Walk to Beach | No Shared Walls | On a Peaceful Resident Street?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Darling Beach Cottage | 5 Min Walk to Beach | No Shared Walls | On a Peaceful Resident Street located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Hoag Hospital. Newport Beach Pier and Mother’s Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Darling Beach Cottage | 5 Min Walk to Beach | No Shared Walls | On a Peaceful Resident Street Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick walk to the beach, lots of shopping and dining nearby. Kitchen ar house well furnished. Upstairs living room very comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karley S.

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

Wonderful family beach house and location

Our family had a great time staying here: the location was amazing and the home had everything we needed. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

We loved this place

We loved this place we will definitely come back! The location made it easy to walk to restaurants, grocery store and even the beach! Plus the house itself was so spacious, it was perfect for our family with our little children!

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Family with teens

We had a fabulous time with our teen daughters and two of their friends. The house was set up perfectly for our group of six and the location could not be better. We were close to everything. We didn’t rent a car and used the bike rental through the property management company - the bikes were in the garage when we arrived and we biked everywhere we wanted to go during the week (except dinner in Laguna Beach which was the only time we used Uber). It was perfection. The only minor inconvenience was not having enough hot water if everyone wanted to shower at the same time but that might happen anywhere with four teenage girls and we quickly adjusted. Would highly recommend this house, location, and management company.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana L.

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

Plenty of space

Close to beach. Our stay at this Newport Beach rental was absolutely amazing! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The home was spotless, beautifully decorated, and stocked with all the essentials. The location couldn’t have been better—just steps from the beach and within walking distance to great restaurants, shops, and the pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Fun stay for the family

10/10 Excellent

Janet A., New York, New York

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

great beach getaway

We loved the location... dining on the Lido... and running on the beach everyday. the fireplace was the best!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ron L.

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

Very Nice

It was a very nice rental. Close to Pavillions for all your needs.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

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

Beautiful Beach House

This was the perfect beach house for our family. There was plenty of room for everyone. We especially liked the large “hang-out” room where we could all watch movies and play games together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina R., Peoria

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

Perfect house!

This house was absolutely perfect for our family! Room location, living room size and well stocked kitchen. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica S., Casa Grande

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

Summer Trip

My family and I had an amazing time at this beautiful Newport home. Everything was exactly as stated in the listing. The check-in process was simple even though we arrived late. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone wanting to stay in Newport. We will plan on returning next year!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kellie R.

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

Friends weekend

The house was nice but no hot water and down stairs toilet would not flush properly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Marnye K.

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

Great Location

The house was nice and the location was really good. Unfortunately the pots and pans are really worn out and peeling. Both couches need to be replaced, really uncomfortable, no cushion support. You sink in when you sit down. Nice place just needs a little more attention.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Erin A., Morgan Hill, California

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

Nice property but noisy

The property was nice BUT there was major construction going on next door during our entire stay that we were not made aware of. One night the workers came back at 8pm and continued working through the night which was apparently against city rules but of course there was no one around to stop them. So, our ability to enjoy the property was marred by loud jackhammering, pressure washing, banging, sawing etc. from 7am onward every day. The place lacked a table where the 5 of us could sit together for meals and we couldn’t sit outside to eat bc of the noise next door. Other than that the place is well put together.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Diana N.

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

More Pros Than Cons

Overall enjoyed our stay. The location was fabulous; an easy 2 block walk to the beach and an equally easy walk to Lido Marina Village and many nearby restaurants. The property was spacious and space was well-utilized (bright spacious living room/kitchen with high ceilings, large master bedroom, large upstairs family room). The property was clean. There were a few things in need of replacement/repair, but we were able to overlook them (kitchen stools with wicker detaching, broken tiles in the bathroom, rusty bathroom grab bars, front fence needs to be repainted). As with any house, there were quirks but the property managers didn’t inform us upfront and instead waited for us to ask before reading us the property notes (eg. Must turn door handle a certain way to lock door, must run faucet to get shower water to get hot). What bothered us the most was that there was a scheduled power outage that Edison stated they notified affected homes about but the property managers claimed to never have received the notice. (Edison’s website stated the planned outage and they were going block by block daily). We didn’t have power for 12 hours and were forced to leave the unit all day. The property managers did not offer any help or remedy besides “buy candles from Pavilions and maybe we’ll reimburse you.” We were disappointed by their response and it was probably the one thing that makes us unsure if we’d stay with this company again. Wish their reply had been more empathetic and that they learn to pay attention to planned power outages so they can disclose to renters. We should not have paid for the day we couldn’t even stay in the house during a planned outage! In the mean time, check Edison’s planned outage map!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Markus D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Geeignet für Familien

Wir waren mit Sohn,schwiegertochter und Enkelkindern dort. Genug Platz und für uns eine ideale Aufteilung. Sehr nah am Beach und man ist alleine im Haus, keine Nachbarn die man hört. Achtung, in die Garage passen keine 2 Autos. Grosses Parking Problem in New Poet Beach! Auch seitenlange Regeln, wie man sich verhalten muss und welche Bussen es gibt, was Regeln nicht befolgt werden. Wirkt etwas abschreckend. Wir waren im Januar da, Regen und kalt. Wir haben gefroren. Zum Glück gab es eine Heizung.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chloe D.

Had a blast!

We stayed here as a family after having not seen each other in over 2 years. We celebrated 3 birthdays and had a blast, so close to the beach and to the grocery stores. Everything was great! I wouldn't have anything to add!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff & Cindy L.

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

Excellent for families

Great space and location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sumera H.

Great place to stay

Great place to stay, and I would return. 1. Location is excellent! short lovely walk to the boardwalk and beach. Close to grocery stores, highways. 2. Garage is a great addition. 3. Cozy cottage 4. Really responsive agency. Cons: 1. A few things that I was told are waiting to be fixed, but would be great to have some signs in the house about it as well, for those late evening check ins. 2. Had to bring/buy more condiments/bathroom items than other places, but not a big deal. Just be a little more prepared.

8/10 Good

Jeremy G.

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

Wonderful Newport Beach vacay!

Great location! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aimee L.

By far the highlight of our year so far!

Had such an amazing time at this great, spacious, clean location! My two boys 4 and 6 yo, had such a blast at the beach and exploring the town. Low stress, easy dinners with great restaurants and grocery store so close. Really a perfect base for anything! Can't wait to come back!!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

home away from home

We had an amazing time at this property! There was so many great things- the kitchen, living room, patio, bathroom, upstairs living room, garage and only 2 blocks to beach and grocery store! We felt so at home with the fun games and friendly neighbors. We can't wait to come again!

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M., Perry GA

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

Best location! Great for families

My family and I rented from here ! The house was a home . Well stocked ! Convenient location beach store restaurants
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

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

Great Location but needs some fixes

Overall the place was in a great location, 3 blocks to beach and 1 block to the grocery store. We were not so pleased with the wear and tear on this house - it needs a lot of fixes in every room. The family room is smaller than advertised in photos and the outdoor patio dining table only seats 6 when it sleeps 8 but the kitchen and the downstairs bedroom are spacious. The upstairs bathroom tiles were all cracked and coming up when stepping on them, the ceiling fans only have 1 setting: high/loud and have never been cleaned (black dust all over), the bed in the couch is sadly located in the main family room where it doesn't fit, when it should be in the large game room upstairs for more privacy. The couches need to be replaced in general, some drawers don't open properly, the back door does not lock and the kitchen needs all new plates and bowls, no steak knives or can openers either. The garage barely fits 2 small cars - you have to climb out of the sunroof to fit both. And they don't provide shower soap like most rentals do. It does the job but needs a little more attention to detail. Overall an ok place to stay due to the location and style but needs a careful eye to make some simple and safe updates.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaime D.

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

Great vacation

Had a wonderful time at this location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021