A Cut Above, Walk to it ALL, CLEAN, AC, Grill, WIFI

This gem of a place is in a phenomenal location to get everywhere on the Balboa Peninsula. Stayed three nights in mid-September and the weather was perfect. Having two bikes available allowed us to optimize what we saw and where we went, from the beach to Lido Village to the Fun Zone to restaurants beachy or high-end. Can't wait to visit again!

Super cute beach house getaway! Very clean and love the beach decor. We had everything we needed for beach days. Bikes for cruising, chairs and umbrella, towels, coolers for packing a lunch and snacks. And the location is perfect! Just a short walk to beach, the pier, restaurants, and shops! Definitely our new getaway place! Our hosts were very accommodating and great communicators!

Highly recommend! My boyfriend and I have stayed here three times now and always wish we had booked a longer stay! The location is so walkable, the hosts are so friendly and accommodating, and always keep the entire property in excellent condition and truly go above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience. We really love having access to the beach chairs, towels, coolers, and bikes provided at the property as an added bonus. The unit is always super clean and we love how beachy and well decorated it is. Can’t wait to book our next stay!

A Cut Above is exactly what this property is. Everything from the linens to the artwork is quality! If you choose to stay home and cook dinner, they have got you covered, great grill and well-appointed kitchen.The location is great, and we could walk everywhere. Over the years we have stayed in many rental properties, and this one is really up there with the best. I had my own VRBO property in the Florida Keys for many years and know very well what it takes to maintain it, Kimberly and John have nailed it!! My only regret is that they were not on property during our visit, so we did not get to meet them. On our next trip to NPB we now know exactly where we will be staying, thanks for sharing it with us.Tina and Alberto

Great property, location and hosts. Unit has everything you will need very comfortable bed.

Extremely clean!Short walk to the beach- saw dolphins every day!This place had everything we needed and more!Quiet upstairs unit in the back-Great communication with hosts.

This is the perfect spot for you to enjoy the beach and be within walking distance to great food and bars! Not to mention John and Kimberlee were the best hosts. They saved us a parking spot in front of the house, helped us with the grill and gave us great tips for local spots to check out. We really loved our stay and would recommend this spot to anyone looking for a beautiful spot near the beach to unwind and enjoy the neighborhood.

Nicely appointed with lots of creature comforts included. Will definitely stay again. A gem!

The property was exactly as described. Very comfortable and well appointed. We lacked for nothing. The hosts live on-site and were very helpful and gave excellent recommendations of local restaurants. They ensured we had parking in front of the rental, giving us their spot. John and Kimberlee made the stay even more pleasant. We will definitely stay here in the future.

Property VERY clean, 100% accurate description, owners very available and helpful, couldn’t recommend more!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. John and Kimberlee were A+++ super hosts. They added all the little touches that make it feel like home. The condo is furnished with everything you could possibly need. The bed is very comfy. You are literally two blocks from Newport Beach and the beautiful sunsets. Thank you for such a nice stay!

We stayed at “A Cut Above” September 13th-16th, 2024 We were celebrating our Wedding Anniversary. If you have a booking with John and Kimberlee coming up, you should be really excited!!! I knew our stay was going to be good because of the reviews. I just had no idea it was going to be AMAZING!! This beautiful beach bungalow built in the 1920’s is more charming than the pictures show. The architecture is romantic with it’s vaulted ceiling, white planks and dark wood beams. Every room was thoughtfully planned to make you feel at home. There is art throughout the bungalow made by local artists. Paintings, blown glass and carved wood perfectly elucidate the Newport Beach life. We parked our car and never moved it until we went home. Everything you need is within walking distance! The bed was so comfortable. There are 4 pillows, all different, so you can sleep on the one that suits your needs. It is a short walk to the beach! We spent time at the beach watching dolphins spouting, breaching the surf, and feeding right offshore every day we were there. In the evenings, we saw stunning sunsets! When you meet John and Kimberlee you will know what I am going to say is true. They are warm and welcoming and make you feel like you have always known them. If there were more people in this world like these two the world would be a better place for sure! ‘A Cut Above” is an appropriate name for this wonderful beach bungalow! Judy and David Horstman

We enjoyed our stay. Place is beautiful and very clean. Would love to stay again.

We had the most amazing time staying here at the cottage, it was perfect for us! The location was so close to the beach and walking distance to many cool places on the pier. The kindness and generosity of the hosts was also so appreciated as they helped us with parking and also greeted us when we arrived. The unit was gorgeous and really fit all our needs. Cant wait to come back again!

Wonderful property. We had a fantastic time, everything is so walkable and the amenities the hosts provide are so nice! The hosts are so kind and accommodating! This was our second time staying at this property and we highly recommend it!

Everything was just as advertised- perfect getaway with amazing location!

Great location, very beautiful and quiet place. The attention to detail was amazing. Fully stocked and comfortable. This place does not deserve the 6/10 rating that was given by a previous tenant. This deserves a 10/10 all the way!