Great year-round private get-away in one of California's most beautiful stretches of coastline. Minutes from the harbor and beaches, great dining and shopping, Disneyland, Laguna Beach, come spend a month or more enjoying the best of California! The space Set over a detached garage in a gorgeous private home on 1/3 acre in Newport Beach, this 'carriage house' studio has a private entrance off the driveway and looks out on a beautiful pool and garden. Just 10 minutes toward the ocean from Orange County Airport, and 8 minutes from Big Corona Beach in Corona del Mar, this is an ideal place to enjoy one of the world's most beautiful and prestigious areas, including Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Balboa, Newport Harbor, etc. Much like a hotel suite, this is a large studio with attached bath--and is a perfect get-away where you can relax and explore all the wonders of one of California's most beautiful cities, Newport Beach. It does not have a kitchen--but has a small refrigerator and a coffee maker. Save the money you might spend on a hotel and enjoy eating out in an area famous for great restaurants of all kinds. (It's a short walk to Peet's Coffee and some great little cafe's...and we'll tell you where the best fish tacos are in town!) Situated less than a mile from Fashion Island, Newport Center, you will be minutes from world class dining, shopping, entertainment, surfing, boating, hiking Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Beach, biking, beach combing, golf, theater, etc. We have beach chairs and umbrella as well as beach towels for your (URL HIDDEN) you can pack light. You see the photos of our pool in our listing--a great view you enjoy from our Carriage House studio. It and the back yard are not for guest use; but there is a terrific community pool, heated year round, about 2 blocks from our place--with swim lanes, nice lounge furniture, etc. You are welcome to use that facility. Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm are just 25 minutes away; and South Coast Plaza and the Orange County Performing Arts Center are less than 15 minutes away as well. The weather is great year-round--so come to Newport any time and enjoy all that Orange County's beautiful coastline has to offer. Guest access The studio is separated from the main house with it's own parking in our driveway, breezeway door to the stairs leading up to the 'Carriage House' studio....all yours! Other things to note Cleaning service is available during your stay for a nominal rate of $49 that includes fresh linens and a full cleaning.