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Reviews of Serene, tropical oasis-walk to beautiful beaches

Serene, tropical oasis-walk to beautiful beaches
Newport Beach, CA

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property but beware of loud guests
The property is gorgeous, it is very peaceful and feels like you’re in a jungle. However, it appears there are multiple separate units stacked on each other and we were in the lower one. The 2nd and 3rd floor were a very loud and obnoxious family, and unfortunately you can hear everything through the floors. When I messaged the host one evening that my husband and I were trying to relax while they were upstairs yelling and repeatedly walking up and down the stairs, he responded promptly and asked them to quiet down. However, we were woken up the next morning by the upstairs guests screaming and cursing at each other. Not pleasant and not relaxing. We were here for two nights and had to deal with this our entire stay. Could be a different experience with respectful guests but due to risking experiencing this again, we will not be staying here in the future unless we coordinated with friends/family to book all the units.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya O., Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness
Location can’t be beat!
Charming studio on lush green property in a can’t-be-beat location. Would definitely stay again !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We very much enjoyed our stay. Property manager was very responsive and we would look at staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oasis
A beautiful view. A perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Impeccably Nice
Could not have imagined a nicer place to stay for my first time ever in California. Incredibly friendly, and kind hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unreal Spot
Property and unit are beautiful. Unreal location and proximity to Newport and Laguna. Host makes the check in and out process extremely easy. Hard to find something not to like about this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Oasis
Quant space set amongst the trees and small stream. Close to everything in Newport. Walls are thin, so we had to be neighborly and keep the noise down, but still had a wonderful stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
two days get away.
Beautiful and serene back yard. I loved sitting out there listing to the flowing water. We had everything we needed and it was very cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Place
Loved the place, too bad we couldn't stay and enjoyed it more as we were too busy doing other things. One little thing only is that we were on the bottom guest house and people staying above us had kids and they were a bit noisy. But other than that everything was great. PS I would post more pictures ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The bed was comfortable but the pull-out was meager. It was beautifully quiet and remote while walkable to the beach and coffee spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
This was a great space to relax! It was clean, comfortable and stylish. The backyard and patio were great for meals and enjoying some coffee in the morning. The stream was very calming too! We had a really easy check-in progress. My only regret is that we left some dishes in the house because we were rushing trying to check out on time. Sorry about that! Beautiful stay <3
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean T., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
This 1 bdrm was a wonderful 3 night getaway. Nestled into the canyon side, it was such a peaceful, quiet place. Thank you to Henrik for providing such a wonderful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and beautiful
Had a nice one night stay with my wife. Instructions were clear, everything was clean and worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B., Double Oak TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy getaway
We were in SO CALIF for a wedding in Dana Point. Laguna Beach is where the family lives, being closer to Laguna Beach for us would have been much better, however, the space we booked was lovely. You must be able to walk up and down steps to get into the lower lever of the owners house ...there are 3 separate areas. owner's famiy up a level, ground level is another space used for the family, then our space was down, although you're still high off the backyard so view is as shown in picture. Just beware you need to feel comfortable with steps. Easy walk to coffee shops and eateries. Driving south to beautiful Heisler Park area is well worth it....gorgeous. Only con for us was the cell phone reception, so that became a real hassle always having to race out the door to grab an important phone call, hope you get out there before the caller hangs up..especially when it's the airline you left a message for and after an hour they finally call....we have iphone with AT&T... supposed it was because the surroundings are quite lush and there are tall houses around this house..doesn't affect the pretty view, just the phone reception....
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing retreat
Amazing, loved the feeling of sleeping in the trees and the sound of the stream in the back ground so relaxing and healing. Great walkable location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay & Property
Great property & accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming for 2
Pros - close to UC Irvine nice quiet, pretty and cozy . property owner very accommodating. Cons- futon is twin size at base of larger bed, and firm -would benefit from 3 inch mattress topper, drinking water source would be appreciated rather than just bathroom tap. Overall excellent would stay again. ✔️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place - will stay again
The pictures were accurate. It’s a lovely and serene place.The location is great and the host is responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect 24-hour getaway!
This quiet and peaceful property was the ideal place for me and my best friend to meet up to enjoy quality time together. One of my favorite childhood beaches, Crystal Cove, is just five minutes south. Inspiration point in Newport Beach is five minutes north of the property. It is still one of the best places to watch magical sunsets. I highly recommend Five Crowns Restaurant and Side Door Bar for prime rib, seafood and/or appetizers, and the best homemade Caesar Salad. I will definitely be back next time!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couples retreat
Had such a great time staying at this property. Great location, 10 minutes from everything realistically. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing get away
Quaint little property tucked away on a hillside close to the beach. It was peaceful and quiet. It had basic necessities for the trip- Parking, wifi, small fridge with freezer, microwave, toaster oven, soap/ shampoo, towels, beach towels & chair, TV and a nice comfy bed. Property had some stairs. It was walking distance to “Mama D’s” Italian restaurant.I loved it and I would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Angela B.

Great location
Bed was comfortable. The water pressure in the shower was great. The location of the property was perfect for us. Appreciated the onsite parking spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet escape
Lovely hideaway experience while in rhe area for Laguna Arts Festival.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and relaxing. You can listen to frogs croking all night. Only negative was you dont have any control of the air
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

binh t.

Liked: Cleanliness
my vacation
the home is beautiful!!! with all the custom made windows and book shelves and art collections and it's just the right size for us custom doors and windows. I can easily open the doors and windows to enjoy the fresh air. I like the back yard with all the trees and a small stream with lots of frogs. They orchestra their songs after night fall. The home feels safe I can leave doors and windows opened all day. We walk to the beach and the restaurants. I enjoyed to stay at this beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful, peaceful niche surrounded by a lush garden with a calm stream. Very comfortable, and cozy. It is super close to the main avenue where you can find all types of food, services and enjoy the uniqueness of Newport .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Studio in the Canyon
Beautiful, artistic studio nestled in the canyon with lush foliage, grass and stream. The frogs sang us to sleep each night! Many wonderful restaurants and cafes are within a 5 minute walk. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody S., Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful oasis!
Absolutely gorgeous oasis in the middle of the city! I feel the host didn't fully capture how amazing and beautiful it is. So comfortable, so cozy, and very relaxing. It says you can walk to the beach, but, at 60+ it's a bit of a hike. However, super close to drive to, and usually plenty of parking. We had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
I stayed in this home with my two teen daughters. I stayed on the futon and they stayed on the bed. We felt safe and the neighborhood here is so safe and calm. The only thing I would say is maybe see if the host will hook up the small AC unit and have it ready if you stay in the summer. The heating is shared with another unit. The fans they had there were sufficient for us since we came early in the summer. We had everything we needed and the host was so nice. The singing frogs at night were wonderful. Every morning I was able to walk to the beach and to go get breakfast and bring it back. It was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this property. It so beautiful and relaxing. Feels like your not even in a neighborhood its so secluded. Very close to anything you want to do, driving. 10 to 15 min. There is a room above so you will have noise. I was ok with it. It says sleeps 3 but its a very hard futon. I'd only recommend 2 people and you would have to share a bed. I loved the bed very comfy. I really liked listening to the frogs at night while laying in bed. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brynda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy getaway
The garden setting is a pleasant surprise in this conveniently located apartment. Close to restaurants, shopping and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, San Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Renter
Great
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous property!
We really enjoyed our stay here. The place was quaint and nice! Check-in and check out were a breeze. We loved the backyard--so lush and scenic. The location was great for everything we wanted to do. The water pressure in the shower was incredible! Also, the bed was SUPER comfy--that combined with the sea air--I slept like a rock! :) Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Newport Jewel
Loved staying at this clean and super quaint property! Easy check-in, the owner got back with us right away when I had a few questions. The garden in the back has such a beautiful view, so relaxing! SO close to the downtown (you can walk) … and a 5 min. Drive to our favorite beach (Crystal Cove)! Has a/c, a huge fan, comfortable bed! Loved it, and will go back in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B., San Carlos, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD
Loved this place. It was cute and I loved the backyard. Close to restaurants very nice neighborhood and safe. The only negative was the noise from upstairs. If you can past that it was a lovely place to stay. Oh and the frogs and crickets I loved LOL Smiles
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jewel I.

Liked: Cleanliness
So close to everything, but still tucked away…
We loved our two-night stay at this hidden littler gem. It’s tucked away off the Main Street, with the feeling of being at a private oasis. Yet, you’re walking distance to the restaurants, coffee shops, and beaches. Condo had everything we needed and the host’s communication was stellar!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value and location!
This is a pretty good rental option. It provides a great value and is a great location to have quick access to the surrounding areas. I would recommend this stay to anyone and everyone! The only few things I’d note is the bed is pretty firm, the unit upstairs is pretty easily heard, and there are frogs croaking throughout the night if those would be dealbreakers. Overall it does feel really private and tucked off the road. It has easy parking and checking in and out process is a breeze. 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Beautiful green view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay
Perfect location and cozy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway.
Beautiful, neat, clean room. My wife and enjoyed our stay here. The room was very comfortable and the scenery was very relaxing. We enjoyed seating out in the yard looking and listening to birds, the sound of a running creek and in the evening the sounds of the frogs while having a glass of wine. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Joa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property, cell service issues
The weather was uncharacteristically rainy during our stay—so it was hard to enjoy this property as much as we would have in nice weather. It is a relaxing space, with beautiful views. We could not get cell reception on Verizon during our stay (maybe circumstantial due to weather?) The internet worked fine, so we just communicated with family through Facebook messenger. This is obviously not the responsibility of the property owner, but just thought it might be useful info for other potential guests who have Verizon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, bright, comfortable accommodations.
It was quite pleasant, with the frogs chorus every night, running creek sound, and lovely vista from lots of windows. Comfortable bed, which is very important to me. Lots of stairs, but good privacy in a very nice neighborhood. i would stay there again, no question.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely place will definitely be back!!
i had such a zen and relax full time! great location and great host
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location and a wonderful property. Private level and entrance within a beautiful house.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Coreen O., Wheaton

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hideaway
We had a great two night stay when visiting family. Host was great when asked about dropping off things a little early and request for fan. Loved the little valley they are in and eclectic place. House not visible from street as tucked into hill in back. Bed was comfortable and location worked out great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant
Nice experience Excellent location!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommended
Lovely sewing room/study turned into pefect staycation nook
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

matt s., Austin, tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great location. Everything as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022