About the NBSTRA

The Newport Beach Short-Term Rental Alliance is dedicated to advocating for the owners and managers of short-term rental properties in Newport Beach, our neighbors in the community, and the small businesses whose successes are supported by our guests.

We:

  • Advocate for our industry's public policy goals

  • Educate the public about the value we bring to the community

  • Create opportunities for our members to build relationships

  • Promote the highest standards for our industry.

Meet the Team

  • Aaron Batley

    FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

    Aaron was born in raised in Newport Beach, CA. Growing up here and being an ocean lifeguard for the City for many years, Aaron infuses his passion and love for his hometown directly into his business, Newport Beach Vacation Properties (NBVP). After acquiring Burr White Realty in 2024, NBVP is now the largest short-term operator in Newport Beach. Aaron is the founder of the Newport Beach Short-Term Rental Alliance.

  • Manal Anabi

    TREASURER

    With a background in finance and business development, Manal manages a real estate portfolio that includes single family homes, multi-family units, and a significant multi-week ownership in the Marriott Newport Coast. Manal and her family regularly “escape” to Newport Beach to enjoy all the area has to offer.  The family considers Newport Beach their second home.

  • Don Abrams

    SECRETARY

    After careers as a Federal Prosecutor and Business CEO, Don purchased a small brokerage on Balboa Island in 1998 and made it into Abrams Coastal Properties.  Today Don sells between 30% and 50% of  all homes sold on the Island and his firm manages about 60 Island homes.