Title: Lower unit gem - Steps to the sand Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lower unit gem - Steps to the sand ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105260000/105257300/105257260/e8bbc00d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105260000/105257300/105257260/1f6aad46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105260000/105257300/105257260/w700h445x0y1-df511b3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105260000/105257300/105257260/d86138c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105260000/105257300/105257260/w699h466x1y0-d2b56286.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Newport Pier, Lower unit gem - Steps to the sand provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81658 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lower unit gem - Steps to the sand Thirty seconds from one of the best beaches in the area, this rental is ideal for the family looking to spend most of their time on the sand and in the surf. Conveniently located two blocks from the local grocery store, shops and eateries. After a long day in the sun, relax in the living area with cool tile accents. Sink into the sofa – which converts to a sleeper - and enjoy your favorite show on the large flat-screen TV. Roomy enough to prepare everything from beach picnics to full feasts for dinner, the kitchen features cheerful white and blue tile and a full range of appliances. Large cabinets provide plenty of storage space for your groceries. Eat together at the dining table with seating for 6 or grab a stool for a quick meal at the counter. The spacious master bedroom has a king bed, walk-in closet and en suite bath. Two guest bedrooms with queen beds share a hall bath with a tub/shower combo. Sneak away from the beach for sunny afternoon BBQs on your private patio. Grill up lunch or dinner for the whole family and enjoy it at the table for four. In the garage, you’ll find a shared washer and dryer and one car parking spot per unit. Just off West Balboa Boulevard and less than a block from the water’s edge, you’ll have easy access to the best of Newport Beach. A quick walk to the Newport's Lido Marina Village with plenty of food spots and boutiques and a short drive to the surrounding beaches and the beautiful outdoor shopping mall, Fashion Island. SLP #10704 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,658 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107410000/107403700/107403696/93a85437.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Back Unit Steps to the Sand Balboa Peninsula - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=107403696&PinnedHotelID=107403696&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72390000/72383000/72382938/678bff03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great Home & Location, Steps to BEACH, Walk to All Balboa Peninsula - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 52 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=72382938&PinnedHotelID=72382938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33654700/33654639/fc4f6d49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunny Upstairs Family Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Ocean View, Great Patio Balboa Peninsula - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.0 Very good 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=33654639&PinnedHotelID=33654639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103820000/103811300/103811255/c3cc5ba6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Well Decorated Upper Unit - Short Walk to Beach Balboa Peninsula - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 110 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=103811255&PinnedHotelID=103811255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103840000/103837000/103836952/291c9dbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 4 Bedroom one house from the beach Balboa Peninsula - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.2 Very good 45 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=103836952&PinnedHotelID=103836952&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118400000/118394600/118394531/0f694ef9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Family Haven #2 - Minutes from Disney Magic/Knotts and Saigon Midway City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=118394531&PinnedHotelID=118394531&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105810000/105803100/105803030/d4d3f2d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Upper unit gem just 3 houses from the beach Balboa Peninsula - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=105803030&PinnedHotelID=105803030&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97010000/97002400/97002384/fb659348.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Poolside Paradise Single Family 3BA Disney Home Midway City - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.6 Excellent 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=97002384&PinnedHotelID=97002384&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88670000/88666000/88665955/c5d482d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW HOUSE 4BE/2BA, cute POOL/SPA with slide NEAR BEACH, DISNEYLAND FOR 12! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Property Registration Number SLP10704 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 160 ## About the area Located in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Newport Pier and Huntington Beach Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Orange County Great Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bren Events Center, or consider a night out at The Observatory. With windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Newport Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newport-Beach.dx8111) [View more Holiday homes in Newport Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newport-Beach-Private-Holiday-Homes.d8111-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.61551%2C-117.93365&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vSO1fA2nd_WMSJPXOoHB6VV-k-Y=) Newport Beach, CA ### What's nearby - Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Hoag Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Newport Pier - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Balboa Pier - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles - Fashion Island - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles ### Getting around - Orange Station - 18 min drive - Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 19 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Chihuahua Cerveza - ‬5 min walk - ‪Malarky's Irish Pub - ‬5 min walk - ‪Laventina's Big Cheese Pizza - ‬9 min walk - ‪Palmilla Cocina Y Tequila - ‬5 min walk - ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lower unit gem - Steps to the sand pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lower unit gem - Steps to the sand? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lower unit gem - Steps to the sand? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lower unit gem - Steps to the sand located? > Located in Balboa Peninsula, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Pier. Mother’s Beach and Hoag Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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