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Reviews of Sea Glass by AvantStay | 5BR Unique Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio

Sea Glass by AvantStay | 5BR Unique Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio
Newport Beach, CA

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, easy to work with.
Can’t beat the location if staying at Newport. The layout of the property is interesting, but overall a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, great home.
My husband, son and 2 dogs stayed here for 8 nights. This home was perfect for us. It is an older home, which made it perfect for having a couole of dogs. The location was ideal for children and dogs as the grassy field is right out front. The only thing was the door code was not correct when we got there. The contact Eduardo was on top of it and we were in the home really quickly. We didnt want to leave, and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay: Sea Glass
House is as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2024
Hi Theresa, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that the house met your expectations. If there's anything we can do to make your next stay even better, please don't hesitate to let us know. We look forward to hosting you again!

10/10 Excellent

Kurt C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great home
Rented the house for a family trip. Excellent location, large house, plenty of beds and bathrooms. Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Nice, safe area. Close to everything you need. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the area to be convenient and safe. We aim to provide a great experience for our guests, and it's wonderful to know that we met your expectations. If you ever return to the area, we'd be thrilled to host you again. Safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Alice G.

Liked: Cleanliness
At The Beach
We all loved the location, especially if you have small children and dogs. The beach house had a patio facing the Beach where we enjoyed hanging out when we weren’t on the water. The huge grass area across the boardwalk was great for the kids and dogs to run around on while we watched from the patio. Many beach essentials were provided for our use. Per the family, all beds were very comfy. One past reviewer commented about two of the back bedrooms having access only by passing through each of the other 2 bedrooms. This worked ok for our family with kids. We all enjoyed the large master bedroom with its beautiful view. We all gave the Avantstay Management a 5 ⭐️ for their immediate response to all our questions and needs. All had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Balboa Beach Cottage
The house was exactly as the pictures depict...only far more sweet in person. It's cozy, right on the beach, close to Everything Balboa and Newport, and actually bigger than I expected. We had multiple guests and we were very happy. I only wished we could stay longer. Thank you for all of the last minute help! You guys were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great vacation!
Great house! Wonderful supply of bikes and beach stuff.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

John D., Rancho Cucamonga, CA. USA

Great Location
Pros- Great location across from grassy park area was good for yard games. Beach, restaurants short walking distance. Kitchen well supplied with dishes, glasses, pots and pans but absent condiments, spices. Plenty of beach towels, chairs, bikes, and toys. Extra refrigerator in garage. Parking up to 5 vehicles was great. Now the cons; The floor was vacuumed but very dirty. The hot water heater went out on day 2. Didn't realize why we had warm water throughout day then when we came back from beach it was ice cold. Manager advised a part was replaced and since then the heater usually works for 4 months between conking out. He had an eta of 2 hours but waiting till 10pm was unacceptable. He explained how to relight this heater as its operation was still unconventional. The two back bedrooms have a partial wall with a large opening at the top. It was a problem for us with noise and temperature control. Not a con, but it should be noted if you have elderly or disabilities there are 17 stairs to the bedrooms and two bathrooms and what was described as a main floor bathroom was actually down another set of stairs. Overall it is in a great location well supplied. Manager Nolan sincere and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures didn't give a full view of the property
Bedrooms in the back of the house were funky. The two small bedrooms have a wall between them, but an open space above the wall. The TV in the family room was overly complicated and could not get it to work The BBQ was very cheap and low BTU's and pretty useless to cook anything. The kitchen was small but functional The floors down starts were clean on the surface but very old and dirty. The house is very dated and needs upgrades selective pictures were used on the website and did not show all of the property location was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review and for sharing your concerns with us, Gary. Rest assured that we will do our best to resolve any issues you raise. We always strive to provide a great experience for great customers like you.

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Painless
Everything we wanted, Painless
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, James! We would be happy to host you again anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space and location!
Our team was out for work and loved the hours we were able to slip in by the beach. The house is in a great location and was very comfortable. We loved the light and views of the ocean. We could hear the water at night even in the back rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2023
Hi, Lisa! Thank you for the great review! We’re so happy you loved your stay. We strive to ensure our guests always have the most amazing experience.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house was perfect and the location was right on the beach. Lots of restaurant options that you can walks too. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2023
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, Mario! It makes us happy to know that there were so many things about the home and neighborhood that contributed to your trip. Thank you for staying with us, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Kelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location for a Family Getaway
There were 10 of us family members that got together for a long weekend to celebrate my husband’s 60th birthday. We had an amazing time. So many things we liked about Sea Glass! Most of all, we loved the location! The green grass before the beach area was very active with people all weekend. So fun! We also enjoyed the grass ourselves, playing corn hole each day. At night, we used the fire pits in the sand (about a 1 min walk!) to make s’mores! Restaurants and a place to rent boats are a short walking distance. We rented a duffy one afternoon and it was spectacular! We also took the ferry to the island a few times to enjoy the walk and do some shopping. Another huge plus to this property is that it includes 5 parking spots. Never had to worry about parking! The house is very well appointed. We had all the cooking utensils and dinnerware that were needed. An extra refrigerator in garage too! Plenty of seats in kitchen, living room and outside! Also, the house has bikes, towels, umbrella, etc for use. We felt we had everything that we needed! Our only regret is that we didn’t have a longer amount of time to stay! We all enjoyed our time so much that we talked about making an annual trip to this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
Thank you for thoughtful and kind review, Kelley! We are happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the home! We are happy to hear that you will be returning and we look forward to hosting you again soon!

8/10 Good

Loretta G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The location of this home is perfect! You can hear the waves breaking in the evening. We were right on the board walk. The house gets very hot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2022
Hello, Loretta! Thank you for taking the time to review, we greatly appreciate it!

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house! Super location!
Perfect for the whole family. Loved all the amenities and the grass out front was really great!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
Your review made our day, Sue! We strive to ensure our guests have the most amazing experience.

10/10 Excellent

Johnson Family

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beach Stay!
The house was immaculate and everything we needed was available to us. The location of this home was unbeatable! We loved this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
Thank you for the great review, Johnson! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. We look forward to hosting your next reservation.

8/10 Good

Shari C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
The kitchen faucet needs to be replaced, no pressure and difficult to turn off, made it difficult to do clean up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Shari! We strive to make sure all of our guests have amazing stays. We truly appreciate your feedback and will improve moving forward!

10/10 Excellent

Gayla C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with parking
This is a great house, at a prime location., with parking space for multiple cars, which is hard to find in the area. You can walk or bike to lots of restaurants and the house was stocked with bikes, and lots of great beach supplies. We had a wonderful time. The important thing to pay attention to though is that in order to access 2 of the bedrooms, you have to walk through another bedroom. This isn't great for couples, as you don’t any privacy, but would be fine for families. All things considered it’s a great house, and the management team is super professional and provide great communication and service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
Thanks for staying with us, Gayla!

10/10 Excellent

eileen c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Location outstanding. Main floor and kitchen great. Bedrooms disappointing except for Master.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
We'd love to host you again! Glad you enjoyed the stay!

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

Liked: Cleanliness
60 By The Sea
We celebrated my husband’s 60th birthday with our children and grandchildren at Sea Glass! Property was perfect for us, communication with Concierge before and during stay was excellent, and response times impressive! (The home is a bit older, had a small plumbing issue but quickly overcame and Avantstay Team super helpful! )Everything we needed was there! Beach chairs, beach toys, games, kitchen aids etc! So easy and loved the grocery delivery!! Everything from dinner reservations to changing out bikes was done quickly and effortlessly! We loved the location of the home, walked or rode bikes everywhere and the beach was literally across a lawn to the sand! Our 4 grandchildren range in ages 6 to 12 and they ALL had an amazing time! We stayed active yet relaxed! The beach was very clean and not overly crowded. We will definitely book again! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Carol, so glad you enjoyed a great stay and location! Thanks for your kind words regarding our service, and we look forward to having you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Vikas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was amazing!
I would definitely recommend this property to others as well. Excellent location and amazing views from the master bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you so much for the great review! You are all a pleasure to host. Please come stay with us anytime!

8/10 Good

Mary Beth F.

Family vacation
Perfect location for family with wide range of ages. Lots of amenities included-bikes, beach stuff, games. Plenty of parking. Never used car as within walking distance to many attractions and restaurants. Seating area/couch could be updated. Would recommend and return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
We truly appreciate your valuable feedback and we'll improve more in the future. Thank you for being great guests and taking such good care of our property and we would love to have you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
You cannot beat the location, and as others have mentioned, the ease of parking at this property is an asset as it gets very busy during peak times. It is managed by AvantStay and they were very responsive to all our needs and provided nice welcoming gifts for our stay. Highlights: living space is large enough for at least 6-8 people, the primary bedroom is huge and has great views with a private balcony. Walking distance to restaurants, the pier, and expansive beaches; dogs are allowed at the property. Please note: the bedrooms will sleep 8 comfortably but the back two bedrooms are not private and you have to walk through other bedrooms to access them. Not a big deal if sharing among family members, but I would not recommend for couples or people who need privacy. Overall, highly recommend this property for families who are looking for close proximity to the beach & boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay so much! Please don't hesitate to stay with us again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation at the beach
Fantastic location about a block from Balboa pier, close enough to access activities yet quiet especially during the week. The property was really nice with more than ample parking, beautiful view from master bedroom, a great patio, and exceptionally well equipped with bikes, beach chairs and umbrellas, and many games and beach toys. We had no issues that negatively impacted our stay. There were a few maintenance items which I’ve passed along to the property management and I’m sure they will be addressed. Overall, probably the best beach property we’ve stayed at.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2021
Appreciate the recommendation, Gary! Glad you enjoyed your stay, and we'd love to host you again!

10/10 Excellent

Julie H., Lexington, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
We enjoyed the location, weather, amenities and view! Thank you for making our family reunion the best. Please let us know how & when we receive our deposit. Thanks
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2021
We'd love to host you again! Thanks for your recommendation!

10/10 Excellent

dean j.

Liked: Cleanliness
great house
great house great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2021
We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay. Your group was a pleasure and we would love to host you in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Naseem T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Balboa Peninsula
Great place in a great location. Clean, functional and ample parking. The communication and service was quite good. The family had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2021
Happy to know your family had such a great stay at this home, Naseem! We would love to host you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Cesar Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Excellent Location, Awesome Place!
Went with my wife, kids (including a teenager), brother's family, and parents. There was space for everyone! Beautiful master bedroom with a great view to the beach and grassy area. Nice patio to cook on and enjoy food. Outdoor shower for after the beach (didn't see this until checkout!). Lots of parking space. Bikes and beach chairs provided. Lots of nearby, walkable and bike-able places. Wifi worked well for my video meetings. Beach is seconds away. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2021
Thank you so very much for the kind words and the wonderful feedback and your glowing review. It means the world to us and makes us smile even bigger seeing how much you and your guests enjoyed every single bit of this home and its surroundings. We truly try to go above and beyond to ensure the best experience possible and make your vacation with us unforgettable. We would absolutely love to host you anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Evan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location with plenty of parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2021
Thank you so much for your positive feedback and we are so glad you enjoyed the home! You and your guests were wonderful to host and we would love to have you back at any of our properties in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family location
We live 30min from this home so we very familiar with its location prior to booking. If you are a family with kids it's a great spot with a huge grass field in front before you get to the sand. This area south of the pier is the "family" side of Newport so much quieter. Pros: PARKING. Let me repeat that...PARKING. This home is a double lot and can easily fit 6 cars. You will not find any other place that can accomidate even more than 2. Most of Newport is paid street or lot parking (unless the home comes with a permit). Location: Best of both worlds, about the same walkiong distance to the beach as it is the bay. Home was stocked with all essentials including hand soap, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Also included laundry detergent if you'd like to wash any of the towels etc. The listing doesn't show all the "beach" items included. But there were 4 adult bikes, at least 2 beach chairs, sand toys, coolers and I believe a boogie board. Cons: No AC, which is super common for beach homes. The home did have box fans for every bedroom. And if you put one downstairs in front of the door it cooled off the 1st floor (1st floor windows barely open due to broken hurricane shutters) Unsafe balcony: If you have little kids the master bedroom is not where you want them. The railings on the balconies are spaced too far and a child could easily fall. Also all the windows (in the entire house) open so wide someone could fall out (no screens in any room). We brought (and left) window locks for the back bedrooms where the window slide open. Overall we loved our week stay here and were excited to rebook but the home increased their pricing by 40% for next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the stay!

8/10 Good

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Outstanding location but the property really needs a portable air conditioner.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2022
Hi, Terry! Thank you for taking the time to review and for sharing your concern with us. Rest assured that we will do our best to resolve the issue you raise. We always strive to provide a great experience for great customers like you.

4/10 Poor

Charisse O.

The property is NOT a 5 bedroom!
Upon arrival I didn't have a check in code that was supposed to be emailed to me but never was. Had to call to gain access. The property is listed as a 5 bedroom...it def is not! If you have to walk through a bedroom to get to a "bedroom" it's not actually a bedroom. A bedroom has a closet and a wall that goes all the way to the ceiling between "bedrooms". The had neither. One of the beds had sand in it. The info says that there is AC which we couldn't get to work. There is info posted at the house for wifi which didn't work. There is a walk-in tub in the master that the motor kept turning on and every 15 mins or so while we were trying to sleep. I called the management company and the gentleman I spoke to said he was going to check with maintenance and text me back on how to fix it. I never received that text. I was told I would receive a call about the fact that I was pay for a 5 bedroom but got a 3 bedroom on Fri. I never got a call. Called Mon morning and was told I would receive a call by the end of the day. Never got a call. Called back Mon evening and said someone would reach out and they have not. I would not recommend renting any home managed by Avant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2022
Oh no! We’re usually known for our exceptional customer experience and we regret that we didn’t live up to those expectations here. We take these concerns seriously and will use your feedback to improve moving forward. Thank you again for taking the time to speak with us regarding these concerns.

10/10 Excellent

Bryce J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The place is pretty nice. Could use a little refresh on some of the furniture (I.e. the cushions on the couch in in the main area kept falling off). But overall, we would do this property again. Location is great, managers are on top of things. Parking is freaking AWESOME. Best parking in Newport beach for a place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
Happy you enjoyed the stay!

10/10 Excellent

Christina H., Yorba Linda California

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family beach house
We loved this place!! It was super clean. Everything we needed for cooking was in the kitchen already. Great location to activities and restaurants. I would definitely bring my family here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
It was incredible hosting you, ! Glad you enjoyed everything!

10/10 Excellent

Adam B., SLC,Ut

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location but mis-advertised
Home was wonderful and would go back however advertising and manuals for home show the home has AC and it does not. When I reached out to Property Manger I was told "Sorry" however nothing was done to correct this item.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
It was incredible hosting you, ! Glad you enjoyed everything!

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach/boardwalk life
Great property on the peninsula. They had 4 bikes to use and all the beach supplies. Incredible view from master. Huge extra parking is great if you want to entertain.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
Happy you enjoyed a great stay, Michael! Thanks for your review.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Newport 2020
The property manager, David Huynh, was very responsive and accommodating. The location was perfect. We couldn't ask for a more relaxing and enjoyable stay. Great job David and Avant Stay!
Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2022
Thanks for your kind words regarding this wonderful property! Please come back in the future.

2/10 Terrible

raquel a.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty dirty dirty
The house was filthy. There were cobwebs around the baseboards and above the kitchen cabinets. The floor in the master bedroom was peeling up. The blind in the master bedroom were broken so we couldn’t close them. There was garbage under the beds in the bedrooms. You have to walk thru bedrooms to get to two of the other bedrooms which were makeshift at its best. I would not recommend this house if I was paid! The only positive is it is a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2022
We’re usually known for our exceptional guest experiences, and we regret that we didn’t live up to those expectations here. This is definitely not what we want for our guests! We take these concerns seriously and will use your feedback to improve moving forward.

10/10 Excellent

Himanshu J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location and parking is amazing.
Great spot and awesome views. Close to everything you need. Parking is unbeatable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review, Himanshu! We'd be thrilled to host you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
It was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing!

10/10 Excellent

Patty H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute!!
Perfect location, absolutely great parking, nice to have a 2nd refrigerator!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review, Patty! Rest assured that we will consider your feedback to improve our services even further.

10/10 Excellent

wendy p., Calabasas, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home
We truly loved our stay at this home. The house was gorgeous and perfect for our two night stay. The beds were super comfortable and the house was beautifully decorated and super relaxing. The only negative was the party that went til 4am on the beach with loud music.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
We truly appreciate your feedback, and we’ll improve more in the future! Thank you for being great guests and taking such good care of our property. We would love to have you back soon, Wendy!

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Clean, charming, well-equipped house in a great location! Plenty of parking, plus nice grass area in front for activities. Bikes were an unexpected bonus. Management team was responsive and handled a couple small issues quickly and efficiently. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review, Jill! Great guest experiences are something we always strive for at AvantStay. We greatly appreciate your feedback!