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Newport Beach Motels

Choosing a hotel or motel to stay at during your vacation will set the tone for the type of environment which will act as the backdrop to all else you do. If you are thinking about Newport Beach, California, for your next vacation spot, be sure to explore all of the options available to you. You don’t have to spend a lot to find the best Newport Beach motels and sometimes “less” works out to be much better than “more.”

For example, the top-rated hotel in Newport Beach, California, is also very affordable: it is a small, family-owned lodging called the Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel. The staff is warm and friendly, the hotel is right on the beach, and there is a miles-long boardwalk that stretches down the scenic shoreline. Rooms are super clean, bright, and adorned with modern artwork. Amenities include water-sport accessories, towels, and beach chairs. It is located only five minutes walking distance from all of best shopping and dining opportunities.

If your budget is a bit more tight, but you still want access to the great area attractions of Newport Beach, you may want to look into the Pine Knot Motel, just a couple of blocks off of the water. This is a “mom-and-pop” style motel, very simple and basic, yet a place to hang your hat and bag at the end of a day filled with sightseeing and sun.

Another option on the lower end of the budget scale includes the Motel 6 located about three miles off the water. If you have your own transportation, this is a very affordable place to stay, with all of your sightseeing destinations just minutes away. This Motel 6 has been re-decorated with ultra-modern furnishings, is clean, and is a great place from where to embark on your daily adventures. It also includes the convenience of on-site launderette, vending machines, and an area filled with visitor information. You’ll be able to relax in the pool if you prefer it to the sea shore.

No matter your budget or vacation style, there is a wide variety of accommodations, from motels to hotels, to fit your wallet and your dreams. You can choose a room that is set in a resort where you can focus your entire vacation, or book a room simply for overnight lodgings. Either way, you will have a lot of variety to choose from, and a wonderful vacation destination to explore.

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Newport Beach Vacation Rentals

Deciding to stay at one of the many Newport Beach vacation rentals is a great idea but there are several things one must consider when making a purchase. Size, space, location and everything else one could image being involved, so how can one begin to make a decision? The idea I am getting at here is before you rent, always make a well thought out plan. The plan you decide must include what you want most out of your vacation spot.

First of all pick a location you truly like to be. I know this sounds extremely simple but more often than not people do what is simply affordable and then are miserable afterward. Sounds ridiculous but affordability is a very important factor and because of this people tend to lose sight of what they originally pictured as their own “paradise”.

For example if you decided to originally stay at Newport Beach, but you find the rent to be way above your limit, thus you change your standards and in the end are unsatisfied with your choice and yet still desire your wonderful trip to Newport Beach.

Speaking from my own experience I must say that the second most important thing to consider when you are making a plan of your ideal beachfront vacation home is to consider the people who will be joining you and plan accordingly. This sounds slightly confusing, but listen carefully because it will make a great deal of sense. If you are planning to go with a family of four or five you don’t want a small little villa in the middle of a great big island.

Instead of enjoying yourself in your neat vacation home you are going to be simply wanted to wish you never collected the money to buy it. On the flip side, you do not want to have this huge villa with only you and your significant other. The large space, and openness may prove to separate you from your love way more than you anticipated.

These are all simple things that everyone should consider when renting a beachfront home, or any home for that matter. The bottom line is, after considering everything; you want to be comfortable on your vacation. I know from experience how things can be easily overturned when something very simple was ignored. When in doubt always remember the words of your mother, and choose wisely!

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Vacation Rentals Newport Beach

A hotel is a hotel – and can be the same in Houston, Hong Kong, or Halifax. Think about booking a vacation rental, instead – to really feel a part of Newport Beach! Vacation rentals can also save you money – your extended family or friends can share the home – a great savings over the cost of a hotel stay. Save your restaurant dining for the evenings, have an adventure shopping in local markets, and cook at home to save even more!

You’ll find multiple sites online where you can easily compare amenities, locations, and prices. When investigating your rental, look for bargains in the off-season – in Newport Beach this means January – March. Once you’ve decided when to travel, ask yourself – and the homeowner or manager – the following questions:

Location – get a good idea of exactly where the home is. Ask for pictures showing the area surrounding the rental, too. How close are the neighbors? How far away are the closest shops and restaurants? Ask to see its location on a local map, too.

Vacation Rentals Newport Beach

Transportation – will you need to rent a car or is public transportation readily available? Bedrooms – how many and how many beds are available? Bathrooms – how many? Furniture – is the home fully furnished – including outdoor furniture, if applicable?

Ambiance – Is it quiet and private? Amenities – such as a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Cable TV, DVD player, stereo, telephone or cell phone, Internet, air conditioning, mosquito screens, etc.

Lighting – I like to read in bed, are there bedside lamps?

Guest services – is there maid service, pool maintenance, gardener, laundry service, garbage collection etc? Are there luxury services available, such as in–home massage, beauty services, private chefs, etc?

Medical care – in case of emergencies, is there a clinic or doctor on call?

The welcome you receive upon your arrival is equally important. A good property management company or landlord will be at the home to greet you, give you keys, and show you through the home. They should also be available 24/7 should any problems arise. Will they stock the fridge for you in case you are arriving late in the day? They should be able to help plan tours, give info on the best restaurants, sites of interest, etc.

Doing some planning ahead of time will help ensure the very best experience in your Newport Beach vacation home!

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