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by A traveller
Newport stay
Posted Apr. 28, 2024 on HomeAwayThe house was nice and clean. Saturday night is really loud in this area, with the nightlife right there in that location.
Please replace the grill. We were really bummed that it didn’t work. We had brought meat to put on the grill for our family dinner. That’s was a real bummer. Other than that, it was great.
by A traveller
Beach House
Posted Apr. 13, 2024 on HomeAwayWe were disappointed that there were no instructions inside of the house, which could have helped immensely.
The night was cold and the heater would not go on. There was only one space heater downstairs. No towels in the downstairs bathroom. The disposal did not work. So we called the host and did not hear back the first day.
The next day we reached out again, and finally, someone was sent to the house. The batteries in the thermostat were not working. New batteries were put in and the heater worked. The disposal was also fixed. We had no towels in the kitchen no paper towels and no dishwasher soap. Having no instructions for WiFi or the ceiling fan in the living room that we could not get to turn off. We can only say these things, so it should be managed better.
by A traveller
Fun Memorial weekend
Posted Apr. 12, 2024 on HomeAwayWe come to Newport Beach over Memorial Day weekend every year and this has been our least favorite unfortunately. To start with the great parts.. the location was great.. super close to the action and right across from the sand :) we loved sitting on the front porch each morning and evening enjoying the action on the boardwalk. The kitchen was newly remodeled and very nice. The upstairs big bonus room was very spacious and prob the best room in the unit. We had the whole garage to ourselves and also loved having the whole house upstairs and down to ourselves. The bad parts included the smell of the unit. Downstairs always smelled like sewage . The property management company told us to just run the bathroom fan. Didn’t help . In the Upstairs master bedroom it smelled so much like vomit I could hardly sleep in there. The carpets were foul. Definitely bring slippers. And the upstairs bathrooms are not remodeled and so they are just kind of dank. Both of the fireplaces did not work. It was pretty cold while we were there so we ran the 2 space heaters that were provided. We did have a great trip…. But definitely will not be back to this unit.
Comment from Hotel Management
Jun. 26, 2023 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Hi Laura, Im so sorry that your experience turned out like this. Unfortunately it appears the plumbing issue was not yet fully resolved at the time of your stay. It has indeed been cleared since at the street level of the main sewer line. The fan recommendation has seemed to clear it in the past, so that was in no way intended to be a "catch all". We did appreciate your stay, and you left the house in great condition. Best of luck to you!
by A traveller
Not Worth It
Posted Apr. 10, 2024 on HomeAwayThis is advertised as family-friendly but we would not agree. We stayed in March and it was chilly. There is no heat in the home so they provide three space heaters. There were not working outlets on the second level the first night - it was about 50-degrees. Few blankets in the house. We realized there must be a circuit breaker issue so the next morning we reset it. The TV in the master still didn’t work. The home needs updated and is not as crisp and clean as it appears in the photos. It sits across from the beach parking lot and street noise and neighborhood noise (yelling/fighting, fireworks, party crowds, etc) was constant the first night until about 3:30am. (Note: we had no working outlets to use and no TV to drown out the sound.) Second night was not as noisy but we were not comfortable. We were not pleased with the rental. We notified property manager we were leaving early. They offered to refund us one night for our trouble which we appreciated. However, they have not refunded as they promised and have not responded to messages. Such a disappointment.
Comment from Hotel Management
Apr. 9, 2024 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Tiffany, Im so sorry for the experience you had with the house.
I can only speak to clarify a few items here. 1. There IS a wall heater in the home which provides ample heat when it is used, the 3 space heaters are additional for different spaces someone may want to use. The TVs all work, the only issue there could be relogging in. The location is about as central to Newport Pier beach living as it gets, so unfortunately that also comes with crowds and night life on the boardwalk, but a price to pay for being 5 steps from the sand. As for leaving early, your refund for that day/night WAS INDEED credited back to you through VRBO for the night you left early as a courtesy, its unfortunate that you are warranting it was not sent. Best of luck to you.
by A traveller
Perfect Spot for a family with Teenagers
Posted Mar. 29, 2024 on HomeAwayThe location was perfect, beach access for my teenage kids and also plenty of food options in walking distance. The perfect size house for a family of four with a couple friends for my kids. The downstairs was modern and updated, the upstairs was dated and could use a modern update, but for the price it was fine especially for off-season in March. The property manger was quick to respond and made every effort to satisfy our requests and make sure we were happy. We would definitely stay again. It was a bit noisy at night due to the bars/nightlife that is right around the corner and we did have a few drunk passerbuyers hanging out in front of the house off and on but other then that we had a fantastic stay.
by A traveller
Beautiful property
Posted Jan. 29, 2024 on HomeAwayCute house right on the beach! Downstairs is updated and the patio opens right out to the beach! Also very close to shops and restaurants. We parked when we got in and walked everywhere the whole weekend. Lots of space and bathrooms. It was easy to communicate with owner and check in and out was simple. Only complaint was there was no kitchen towels and only a few paper towels. No dishwasher detergent. Also one of the bed is advertised as a queen but seemed to be a double. But regardless we had a wonderful stay!
by A traveller
Great location
Posted Jan. 25, 2024 on HomeAwayGreat location walking distance from everything. The place needs a little TLC but we had a great time.
by A traveller
Good location
Posted Sep. 24, 2023 on HomeAwayPlace is newer and very nice. Biking, jogging, rollerskating trail right out your terrace. Very busy area with many restaurants, bars, etc
by A traveller
Serenity
Posted Jul. 21, 2023 on HomeAwayEverything you need within a 10 to 15 minute walk. We celebrated our mothers “CELEBRATION OF LIFE” with a nice dinner on the beach . The home itself gave time to enjoy others in living area or to have quiet time off the master bedroom on a balcony overlooking the beach. It was all we hoped it would be!
The only thing we suggest is a round table with 6 chairs on patio downstairs , the weather allows for great Margaritas in the evening with boards games to enjoy sunset , or wake up to the sunshine with our morning coffee.
by A traveller from Hesperia
Location, location, location…
Posted Jul. 15, 2023 on HomeAwayAmazing location, beautiful remodel downstairs.
There is a regular coffee pot so bring your ground coffee and basket filters. Having 3 full bathrooms is extremely rare for older homes at the beach, that is a huge plus. There were some sand chairs, beach toys and one boogie board. Expect the noise and energy of the boardwalk, it is a fun location but that comes with the possibility of some noise at all times of the day and night. We had a great time in this home and you can’t beat the access to the beach, shops, rentals, and restaurants.
