Basic property with basic necessities. Great location to the beach.

This was our first year staying in this house and we were pleasantly surprised by the spaciousness of the interior. There was plenty of room to spread out in the main living room, and with four kids running around, it was really nice that the house wasn't overly packed with furniture and knick-knacks, and that the balcony was safe for toddlers. A few extra outdoor counter stools would be nice, as only two are provided. The walls are thick, and you can't hear anything from one side of the house to the other, so that can be both a good and bad thing, depending! The location is fantastic — a couple of blocks away from a good coffee shop and easy bike-riding distance everywhere else. The only negative we experienced was the non-functional coin-operated washing machine. The washer does not wash effectively and the dryer doesn't produce any heat. Washing towels is a basic necessity during a week-long stay so this was disappointing. Customer service did come through with a fresh towel delivery mid-week, so that was helpful and much appreciated. But hoping management can fix — or ideally replace — the ancient machines. Other than that, we'd be happy to stay here again. Newport Beach is truly the best!

We loved the location, but parking was a problem. The original listing said 1 parking spot in garage, 1 parking spot in carport. However, the only parking spot available was the carport and street parking if you could find it. It was a great place but things could use a little sprucing up. We would consider using again if parking was better. I loved that it was very close to the beach and the evenings with the windows open and the fans, it was great sleeping weather. Thank-you!

The pros to this property....close to the beach, even had a limited view. The property was spacious with 4 bedrooms and a large kitchen. Furniture was comfortable and at night the neighborhood was quiet.The cons to this property...parking is a mess! Even the one space we were given was taken by other renters in the unit. Be prepared to hunt for a place to park. There was a lovely balcony to sit on and people watch, but the door was next to impossible to open, and the screen on that door fell off constantly. Entry to the unit was confusing. With only a picture and the instructions it was hard to fine the actual entrance to the property. The kitchen, while spacious, lacked some basic cooking pans and utensils.It's obvious you pay for the location...which is very close to the beach, but otherwise, this unit was only so-so.