I love the location and the place. However, the front desk needs improvement in customer service,…read moreand the villas' TVs are small and could use an upgrade.

Deceptive advertising materials, and way too expensive for the accommodations…read more There was a dispute about who was managing the property which did not help. And while not their fault - proximity to the seal colonies and the smell did not help.

If you're looking for a beach house rental, Skaii Homes is the place to go. I've rented 2 beach…read morehouses from them and both times were an A+ experience. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. First time I rented was in 2012 where we stayed at the W Style Beach House in Huntington Beach for my boyfriend's birthday bash. It was prime location and right next to the beach/main street. Sleeps around 6-8 people so it's definitely great for large groups. There is just so much to do from talking a stroll to the beach to bar hopping at the local bars. Another plus was the Starbucks just literally down the street! Second time around I rented the Royal Beach House, which was in September 2014 for my boyfriend's birthday again. It was an amazing 3-story house with tons of space. This time around it was a bit further from main street, but we were willing to sacrifice that for a larger place. We were blown away yet again the second time around. Will definitely be using Skaii Home's service as a yearly tradition. Be sure to check them out for your next beach house rental! You won't be disappointed.

Living in NY, wanted to plan a special bachelorette weekend for my sister back in CA. Skaii Homes…read morewas professional, accomodating and provided the perfect location for a low key and relaxing getaway. We stayed at the 2nd Street / Olive house - it comfortably accomodated a few close girlfriends and was walking distance to Main Street and the beach. And, it was the US Open weekend - doesn't get any better than that! Highly recommend!!

This location sits at the uppermost part of a vast citrus orchard and, as you can see by some of…read morethe pictures, offers unparalleled sunset views to the ocean. The reception area is level and well-lit although it's recommended to wear comfortable shoes (i.e. thicker heels like wedges) in order to safely wander around the property. As a guest to a wedding, I didn't receive all the details of the venue but it does look like the property will rent out some of the dwellings for the party guests, etc. via Airbnb. We were provided event restroom rentals (limited restroom access inside the buildings) and guest parking is at a lower level of the property in which you are shuttled up. To get to the reception location itself, you'll have to drive Ortega Highway (74) and turn east into their gated property entrance which is very close to Caspers. Once you enter the gated property, you'll be guided via caravan up the 5 miles of dirt road to the beautiful reception area. The dirt road drive is about 20 minutes from Ortega Hwy so keep in mind. The dirt road was in good condition even though we drove over 2 "stream" crossings - AWD/4WD not necessary. On your drive up, you'll go through old growth forested area, drive by some exotic animals as well as hundreds of citrus trees. The drive in itself was a treat! For an early spring event, we were thrilled with the weather although I do understand many of the guests were chilly - so bring a nice coat or blanket in case there are no heat lamps (there were not any available for our event but we could step inside the house to warm up).

The Jewel of Ortega is an absolute dream. From the minute the venue manager responded to our…read moreinquiry, we were over the moon about this place. It checked all our boxes for a retreat style wedding for our wedding party, parents and grandparents, in a nature-filled spot in Southern California but not difficult to get to, customizable to our vision and desires, and with an authentic and laid back team. Before we left our first venue visit we knew we would sign. The previous venue manager was very flexible with our requests and everyone we worked with on the approved vendor list was incredible and excited to go back to The Jewel, although we did appreciate that we had the option to choose others too. A month before the wedding, said manager left the venue and we were so nervous about how the transition to the new manager Sally and her team would go, especially as we were planning a DIY wedding from abroad and had only visited the venue twice. The handover was absolutely seamless and turned out better than we could have ever imagined - which is a testament to the ownership. Sally and her crew worked their tails off from start to finish that weekend and looped us into every decision in a productive manner. They stepped up big time when our wedding coordinator didn't deliver. They made all of our guests comfortable and we all felt like we were home for the weekend, which everyone complimented us on. It was just a pleasure to get to know them as people too, really. Before we even left the venue, we were coming up with reasons to come stay again. Thank you and we will be back!!

NP Beachhouse is one of the premier properties located in Newport Beach! My family and I have now…read morevacationed in the Upper and Lower units on two different occasions- once during Thanksgiving and once for two weeks during the summer. Each experience was unique and provided a ton of family memories. This rental property provides a first-class view of the ocean and is two steps from the boardwalk and beach. Our family and friends have never experienced a more convenient location- in terms of closeness to the beach and within a short walk to the grocery store, bar and grills, local shopping and surf school. We will probably vacation here forever because of the prime location and the owner and her assistant. They are always pleasant and willing to go the extra mile to assure the comfort of our family. Recently, each unit was updated with fresh paint, new tile, and new furniture. There is also a grill provided for summer family BBQs. We cannot thank Diane and NP Beachhouse enough for the wonderful hospitality and great family experience!

I just stayed here again and its been completely updated (new furniture and large screen smart TVs…read morein every room) and even better than before if that's even possible. This place cannot be beat.

Loved our stay here! Vintage charm inside and out. Lovely…read moreflora and well-kept grounds with a wishing well in the center of the four cottages. We stayed in the Yellow cottage and it was just perfect for three of us. The king size bed was very comfy and even the pullout couch was surprisingly decent and comfortable. The linens and towels were upscale. Very fresh and clean. Kitchen had beyond the few basics including dishes, flatware, full size fridge with freezer, and a nice coffee maker to make fresh coffee. The location was ideal because it was so quiet-no noise from PCH. Very close to town, just a few minutes' drive. Very good communication and tips on staying at the cottages. Sean was extremely helpful and very prompt with replies. Some of the one star reviews are quite outdated. Years ago. Both the living room and bedroom of our yellow cottage had wonderfully quiet ceiling fans and there was air-conditioning. We stayed in a particularly warm November of 2025 and kept the windows slightly a jar all day and even in the evening - it was ideal. FYI: The front entrance has quite a few stairs. Steep stairs. There's a back entrance accessed via the high school parking lot that made it easier to load and unload, but still a bit of a challenge for us seniors with rolling suitcases (and a recent hip replacement ;)). Still, we managed and would definitely stay here again!

Very cute set of four Cottages in a studio located just above the main part of Laguna beach. Easy…read morewalk down the hill to restaurants etc. Cottages cute and well appointed it. It is old. Forest Creek, lighting is marginal, windows are old. Comfortable for sure. Everything you need is here. AC in both living room and bedroom. Also ceiling fans. Bathroom is small, very vintage, but with fabulous water pressure. There is a lower gate that cuts your walk time down to the main part of laguna. Management is good, very communicative. That small issue with front door lock which got immediate response.

We rented their main house for a month and while the house was absolutely beautiful and we had a…read morewonderful time, our host could've been More accommodating. There was zero contact, no replies to our email in the end she kept half of our deposit without letting us know before hand! The house is in beautiful condition, of course it has somewhere and even some repairs that we had to tend to ourselves. The front door did not unlock at all and we had to repair the barbecue grill ourselves too.We were charged a cleaning fee twice. Three stars because we really had a nice time, but I would still not recommend staying here again

Casa Miramar is a privately owned rental house. We stayed in this 4 bedroom rental house with four…read morecouples to celebrate a friend's 30th birthday. We had a perfect weekend because of this house. It's positioned so you can walk to the beach or walk to he towns restaurants and bars. We opted to cook all of our meals and eat in one of the many gathering areas of the house: *front porch *small dining room *large courtyard *tower patio with view of ocean and beautiful sunsets

Place is walking distance from the beach. Perfect location. House is clean inside and out…read more Neighborhood is great

Great accommodations and friendly service. We really enjoy our time in NewPort w the HappiTravels…read morerentals.

This is a fantastic townhome and amazing hosts. We loved everything about our stay. The unit is…read morespacious, well-equipped with anything that may be helpful for a great vacation, and super clean. The location is perfect, right in between the pier and main shopping street. Bill is a wonderful host, very attentive and easy to connect with. We look so much forward to coming back!

Condo at 311 Avenida Del Mar is a real pleasure! It has everything you could possibly need and…read moremore! This is our second stay and looking forward to our next trip. Bill Medina, our host, couldn't be more attentive! He sets the bar very high!