Jim and Alexis Bellino

Earlier, we reported on reality tv star James Bellino owning a Laguna Beach apartment complex. Well,  now he’s converted the complex to a swanky suite hotel (due to complaints which prevented him from allowing the apartments to be leased monthly) and wife Alexis is helping him advertise their new venture.  The property is located in Downtown Laguna Beach near much of the area’s lively nightlife.

Vacationrentals.com describes In Vogue:

You must see these photos!!!! In Vogue is located in the heart of downtown” STEPS TO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACH ON THE WEST COAST” Laguna Beach, within walking distance of a wide variety of outdoor activities, shopping, nightlife and fine dining. The property is located on Pacific Coast Highway, just steps away from Laguna’s pristine beaches. CALL Jason FOR GROUP BOOKINGS AND SPECIALS.

The property’s contemporary architecture was designed by award-winning architect Mark Singer and features the option of 14 UNIQUE PENTHOUSES. Whether you are inspired by our Levitation Suite, where no furniture touches the floor, the Manhattan Suite, with its seductive sophistication, the South Beach suite or the Yacht suite or one of our 10 other custom luxury themes, your comfort and enjoyment are our abiding focus.
Relax on our special Special Patio while you take in a legendary Pacific sunset, enjoy cocktails with friends beneath a canopy of fragrant jasmine, or melt away into our imported linens by your in-room fireplace and 42” HDTV. Your pleasure is our commitment. Free unlimited internet cable and phone.From 149.00 PER NITE

Some photos of the hip vacation property.

Jim Bellino's In Vogue hotel in downtown Laguna Beach

Have you seen Alexis’ high school photo?

The Orange home (in the Orange Park acres) features an equestrian backyard. It is the most expensive house on the street. Two other houses on the same street recently sold for about 400k. The house has nice designer touches in the bathrooms (clear glass bathroom basin in the master suite) and kitchen.

The Laguna property is a mixed use commercial and residential, 7,040 square foot building. There are 14 apartment studios, each custom designed by the owner/designer. There is a community deck and jacuzzi spa. The apartments rent for $2-2.5 k a month.

Alexis Bellino

Alexis Bellino and husband James, two upcoming stars of the Real Housewives of Orange County, are selling their gated Bayshores Newport Mansion. The house is close to the beach and is on a 9100sq ft lot. If you don’t want sand from the two private beaches in the community, the outdoor private spa and huge patio with fireplace might turn you on.

The house has 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, workout room, home office, home theater, wine room, and a 5 car enclosed garage for all your motorized toys. There is also an exercise room and a media room. It can all be yours for 5.7 million.

Judging from the description on the sales page, the Bellinos are trying to get rid of their home as quickly as possible. It says:

SELLERS ARE OPEN TO A TRADE OF A SMALLER HOME IN THE NEWPORT BEACH OR SURROUNDING AREAS. SELLER IS EXPERIENCED IN CREATIVE FINANCING AND WOULD ENTERTAIN ANY CREATIVE FINANCING OFFERS.