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A pier extending into the ocean with a sandy beach in the foreground.
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit table, red and blue chairs, and potted plants.
A two-story building with a balcony, a red door, and outdoor seating.
A living room with a beige sofa, two patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with blinds.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a coffee maker, and white cabinets.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms920 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lido Marina Village
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Beach Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this condo is adjacent to Balboa Peninsula Beaches and within a 10-minute stroll of Hoag Hospital. The condo includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lido Marina Village - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Huntington State Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Newport Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mother’s Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 18 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La La Land - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hoag Hospital Cafeteria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fable & Spirit - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Steps to Sand, Newport Beach, California small dog ok

Large two bedroom, two bath condo with oversized patio including table and chair set. Granite countertops, all new appliances, completely remodeled and upgraded condominium. Driveway included, fits two cars.
Great for families

Large concrete patio with lounge chairs, one or two tables and space for a dozen chairs

Location ideal for work, play, entertainment.Surfing and body boarding great

Keywords: Condominium
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 920 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Remove sheets and take to laundry room
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No wood burning fire pits 6 day stay minimum in summer saturday to saturday no midweek like wenesday to tuesday

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: check with owner about more than one dog

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: all children allowed to have fun

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Property Registration Number SLP10957

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this condo?

This condo is situated in Balboa Peninsula, just steps from Balboa Peninsula Beaches. You'll also find Huntington Beach Beaches and Huntington State Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Steps to Sand, Newport Beach, California small dog ok?

No, this condo doesn't offer parking.

Is this condo adjacent to a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this condo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Steps to Sand, Newport Beach, California small dog ok?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this condo, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each condo, and some feature beach view.

Are there hot tubs at Steps to Sand, Newport Beach, California small dog ok?

No, this condo doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this condo provide breakfast?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this condo allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this condo.

Are there connecting rooms at Steps to Sand, Newport Beach, California small dog ok?

No, this condo doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is 8.2 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal), which is located 25.1 mi away (39-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Steps to Sand, Newport Beach, California small dog ok?

Yes, every condo at Steps to Sand, Newport Beach, California small dog ok comes with a patio and some offer beach views.

Steps to Sand, Newport Beach, California small dog ok Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent vacation at Greg’s place. Clean and quiet and so close to the beach. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in a great location, only 5 houses from the beach, and a quick walk to restaurants , shops and the bay. Also nice to be able to park right in the driveway. Friendly host with great communication. We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, great host, kitchen well stocked. Huge plus was the beach chairs and boogie boards. Will definitely try to make it there again. Great patio for bbq and super close to the beach. This was a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Beach Vacation

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

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

Great location

Great family vacation. Close to the beach and a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

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

Perfect Getaway

Our stay was just what we needed. Everything from check in to check out was seamless. Greg was a great host and there were plenty of extra items in case we forgot. Minutes away from the shore, ideal for families.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doorly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a great location and perfect size for our family of 4. The communication with the owner was prompt and cordial. It’s an older home but taken care of. It had boards, chairs, umbrellas, towels. And the kitchen was well stocked with cooking supplies. Thank you for a pleasant stay! We would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at this rental in Newport. Greg, the owner was very helpful and quick to reply to any questions we had. Plenty of room for our family and a huge front porch. The property was clean, stocked with essentials, and close to the beach and several delicious food options close by. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another fantastic time at this lovely beach cottage. This is our 2nd time staying at this beach cottage due to its many perks. Great accommodations with all the luxuries. Easy access to the beach for my elderly mom with a walker. Short walk to great restaurants, coffee house and market. Looking forward to our next stay at this very comfortable beach cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Loved location n house was perfect size. Owners very nice.

Will rent again since they allowed pets. Patio was good size. Overall great staycation😃
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Good times

House was awesome excellent location
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Convenient location

Great location close to the sand and a block from restaurants, coffee house and store. Lovely home with all the luxuries.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robyn w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at this Newport Beach house! The location couldn’t have been better—just a short walk to the beach, which made it so easy to enjoy the ocean anytime we wanted. The host provided boogie boards and beach chairs which came in really handy as well. The house itself was clean, comfortable, and stocked with all the amenities we needed for a relaxing and stress-free getaway. The hosts were truly amazing—so kind, helpful, and responsive throughout our stay. You can tell they really care about their guests' experience. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Newport!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

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

More than expected

For our first VRBO rental it was more than we had expected. Great location for the bike trail and beach access (only a couple of short blocks). There was enough space for us, it was very quiet, and Greg and his wife were very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette W.

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

Wonderful place!

Charming unit with great location. Worked very well for us and two other family members. We love to cook and kitchen equipment is good. Extremely nice linens. Only thing I would have wished for was a better broom or a vacuum for easiersand clean up
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice vacation

The unit was spacious and well appointed. The neighborhood was quiet and a park to walk your dog is close by for those bringing pets. The only drawback of our vacation had nothing to do with the rental. The beach itself was disappointing due to the 4 foot high sand berm at the shore line--tough with young children and older folks who are unable to climb up and down.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shelby B.

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

Beach Essentials

This location was perfect for what we needed it for. Pros: We checked in at 1am after a long drive & was able to get into the property easily. Greg (the living upstairs owner) addressed our issues with the fire pit immediately & we were able to enjoy it. Cons: There were some dust bunnies around so I'm not sure if it hadn't been used for a little bit or was a quick clean prior. I would paint a few walls but it was a good place for our getaway. Thank you Greg for a fun place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

From Texas - We loved it!

We brought our family here in July for a PGF tournament in Irvine. Hands down this a great location and perfect place to stay. Plenty amenities and in working condition with no issue. Spacious and comfortable sleeping space coupled with a working air condition (you know for us Texas folks) 😂 - rest is plentiful! Literally steps away from a beautiful beach and a great community of folks really gets you into vacation mode the moment you arrive. There’s a shopping center within walking distance (one block away) and is super convenient for great selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner - including a small store for your common toiletries, snacks, and beverages. The owners are super responsive and really focused on making your stay/ experience nothing less than exceptional. I’d highly recommend this location for your vacation. Our family can’t wait to go back-we surly will!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan T.

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

Pleasantly surprised

The location is great. We walked to the beach every morning and put our chairs to save a spot and walked back to the house to get ready. We walked back and forth several times. Super close. The house is great! We have stayed at many places and this host goes above and beyond. Beds are more comfortable than my one at home. TVs in every room. Boogie boards and toys available. Bikes available. Super cute decorations. Fridge with ice maker. Washer and dryer that are high quality. Air conditioning, but we didn’t need it. Shutters on all windows rather than blinds. Quiet location. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sara C.

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

Great location!

We enjoyed our stay at this beach house. The owner Greg lives upstairs and was very helpful. Pros: Location - just a block from the beach, and a few short blocks from restaurants. Perfect location! It was nice to have 1 parking spot, and we were able to fit 2 cars on the driveway if we squeezed (small cars). Street parking is hard to find. Very convenient that beach chairs, towels, boogie boards, umbrellas were provided. Kitchen was well stocked, and appliances were nice. The patio was great. We could all sit outside and relax together. Cons: We had issues with the Wi-Fi. Owner said it was out of his control, and unfortunately we couldn’t do the work video calls we needed to on their Wi-Fi. It kept dropping the connection. Also, the pull-out couch was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

Wish we could go back!

We had a great stay here! It felt like "home" within a couple hours of arrival. The owner Greg met us when we arrived to answer any questions and show us around which was great. He and his wife were super nice, and although they live upstairs, we never really saw them again. One of our favorite things about the house was definitely having a parking spot - it made running around so much easier knowing you wouldn't have to search for parking when you got back! Another reason we chose the house was that it had A/C, but we never needed it the last week of June. It only took a couple minutes to walk to the beach, which was clean and wasn't really crowded right there. Kids (10 & 12) loved the boogie boards and playing in the waves. It was great having the chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards & bikes available, although we wished there were 4 bikes. Close walk to a great coffee shop, donuts, tacos and some quick bites. About a 20 minute walk to the "downtown" by the shops and restaurants. We're already planning to go back to Newport Beach. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad T. T.

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

Perfect Location with all the amenities

Our family has stayed in 10 different rental units over the past 16 years and we have finally found a place that we intend to call home for one week each summer! Location is important for our family and while there really isn't a bad location anywhere in Newport Beach we have found this to be the sweet spot for access to everything we need without being overly congested like it gets closer to the pier. We have used larger management companies in the past which had their perks, but the personal attention that the owner, Greg, gives is perfect. He is just as involved as needed ...there when you need him ...prompt to respond ...and incredibly hospitable. Like many other rentals, Greg includes a few extras like bikes, boogie boards, a surf board, some chairs/umbrella, etc.... We always bring our own because past experience proves most of these to be aged and not really usable. While we did bring our own this year we certainly didn't need to. All of what Greg had available would've been very usable. So much positive to say about this years vacation, but I'll conclude with my favorite feature of all. There is an A/C split unit. While Newport Beach has great weather it can get warm when temps rise, and you'll be hard pressed to find a unit anywhere near the beach with A/C. Of the 10 units we have stayed in this is the first we've found with A/C. We will certainly be booking for next year! Thanks Greg for the amazing experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Summer Beach Vacation

We had a wonderful time! Location is great and the owners were wonderful to work with. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark m.

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

Excellent vacation property and location!

Perfect spot for a family vacation at Newport Beach. Steps from sand. Great patio, comfortable and clean home exactly as advertised. Close to restaurants, harbor and strand walk. Hosts are awesome people. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

4th of July 2021

This property was excellent! Great location to the beach. The owner Greg and his wife were extremely helpful and very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021