Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/Patio & Hot Tub | House in Newport Beach

9.6 (26 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Santa Ana Heights House | Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/Patio & Hot Tub

3 Bedroom House in Santa Ana Heights, Newport Beach

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, 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.
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

Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/Patio & Hot Tub is located in Santa Ana Heights. Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/Patio & Hot Tub provides accommodation, featuring Parking, TV, View, among other amenities. This House features Parking, TV, View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Sand Castle by AvantStay | Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/Patio & Hot Tub has 3 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Santa Ana Heights has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Santa Ana Heights, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

Show more
OneKey Logos

This Property is OneKey Eligible

Earn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible vacation rentals, villas, cottages, cabins, and more when you book on Vrbo.

JOIN TODAY

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • 3 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Ocean view
  • On the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Bicycle on site
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 1991 sq ft (185 sq m)
  • English
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the sea
  • Near the ocean
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
Spa
  • Hot tub

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number slp13090 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

License number: SLP13090

Reviews

Lisa P.
May 21, 2025 08:07:51 PM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Beautiful property- responsive management from Avantstay to address a few items.The most significant was the jet function of the hot tub , which was disappointing but did not ruin the trip.Steep stairs to upper bedroom will give you a work out !Very close to beach not on the sand .
See All Reviews
Check House Availability
Nightly rates from:
USD1,106
You will be redirected to  
Hot Deal - It has been viewed 192 times today
Not the right fit? Check out our other properties in Santa Ana Heights
Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG From US $164
         

|
9.2 (1068 Reviews)
Hotel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
Cozy Coastal Retreat Newport Beach From US $243
         

|
8.9 (34 Reviews)
Apartment
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG From US $262
         

|
8.5 (556 Reviews)
Resort
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
I Only Have Eyes for You From US $255
         

8.5 (2 Reviews)
Apartment
  • Pool
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Accessibility
Newly remodeled home with breathtaking ocean view. From US $534
         

9.6 (76 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Serenity by South Coast Plaza From US $255
         

9.6 (30 Reviews)
Condo
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
Luxurious stay near the beach From US $280
         

6.8 (6 Reviews)
Apartment
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool