4*; Orange County (Newport Beach/Huntington Beach); Marriott Newport Beach Hotel and Spa; $80 a night; 8/26-8/30. Date booked 8/21. 1st bid $50, 2nd bid $55, 3rd bid $60, 4th bid $70 (Priceline counter offered bid again right now at $85), 5th bid $75 (Priceline counter offered $90), 6th and final bid added Seal Beach/North Huntington/Fountain Valley (has no 4* hotels) $80. Accepted. Bid using PRICELINE link through Better Bidding.