Welcome to Sand Castle! Located on the stunning Balboa Peninsula, this rustic beach home is as cute as it is accommodating, allowing you to experience the true coastal lifestyle of Newport. Warm neutral tones, vaulted ceilings, and large windows that welcome the California sun allow guests to enjoy a sunny, laid-back ambiance that matches the coastal lifestyle. The backyard is the perfect spot to settle down (or turn up!) after a day on the beach just blocks away – a hot tub, fire pit, and outdoor bar will elevate any happy hour or sunset soiree. So grab a drink, grab your friend, and get your vacay started! ​​​​​​​ Nearby Attractions: Balboa Peninsula, Fashion Island Shopping, Balboa Surf 7 Style (Rent Bikes and Paddleboards), The Market (try the Reuben Sandwich!), Balboa Fun Park, Corona Del Mar Beach, Whale Watching, Newport Pier, Gondola Adventures. Surf’s up! This coastal city has the largest recreational harbor on the West Coast and is known for its amazing beaches, parks, restaurants, and outdoor shopping centers. The living is easy here and it often includes bike rides along the boardwalk and watching pros surf some of the biggest swells in Southern California at The Wedge. Take the ferry to Balboa Island for the best seafood in the area and to ride the historic Ferris wheel at everyone’s favorite old-school amusement park. Experience Newport Beach, AvantStay Style. AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips! Home Truths: - This is a two-story home with a staircase connecting the lower and upper floors. - This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet. - The fireplaces are not available for guest use. - Please note that the jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom currently only functions as a bathtub as the jets do not work. - Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request. - Please note that guests may need to wait 2-3 mins for the shower upstairs to get hot. - Please note, this home is not located directly on the sand; it is one block away. - The front yard furniture has been recently replaced with new seating. Please note that the seating will be slightly different from what is shown in the listing photos. - Please note that the jets on the master bathroom's bathtub is currently out of order. - The reservation holder must be at least 25 and must be present for the entire stay. Parking Details: Garage fits 2 small cars or 1 medium/large car. Street parking. This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib and a high chair available. --- The room configuration is as follows: Primary Bedroom / King w/ twin trundle & En-suite Bedroom 2 / Queen bed Bedroom 3 / Queen bed --- All guest stays in Newport Beach subject to the city's 10% Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT). This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs. As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation. Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees. There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions. As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards. IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit. We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud. Newport Beach Permit #SLP_13090