Location: Balboa Island, Newport Beach, Orange County, California, USA (6 Mi from Orange County Airport, 50 Mi South of Los Angeles) View Map
Accommodations: Duplex, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5+ Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Put your feet up and relax! Our vacation home was built behind one of the historic Balboa Island beach houses, and has all character of an Island home yet with all your modern amenities. It is decorated in lovely antiques and beach memorabilia.
Upstairs is an open plan living room and kitchen with small deck and BBQ, TV, DVD, & Wi-Fi. Master bedroom with full ensuite bath, second bedroom with 2 twin beds and TV, half bath down the hall. Sofa bed in living room. Downstairs private bedroom with 2 twins and ensuite bathroom. Separate "beach shower" has outdoor access. Garage with parking for 1 car, washing machine and dryer.
Balboa Island is a little touch of heaven--a small island in Newport Harbor, that has a small town feel. This is a place where the favorite activity is walking around the island on the strand by the bay, so park your car and enjoy the walk! 5 doors down is the calm sandy bay beach. 2 blocks away is the little ferry that will take you across the bay to the Balboa Peninsula (all for $1), and another block to the Pacific Ocean and miles of wide beaches, the Balboa Pier, swimming, surfing, sunning, shopping, there’s even a little "FUN ZONE" with a merry-go-round, Ferris wheel and arcade games.
Kayaks, sailboats, electric boats, paddle boats, bicycles, etc. are all available to rent at the Fun Zone. Or wander farther afield to Disneyland (25 minutes) or the beaches at Laguna, Corona del Mar, etc. LA is an hour north, San Diego an hour south.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
From $1600/week (Sat-Sat)
Plus 10% Newport Beach occupancy tax and $125 cleaning fee.
$1000 security deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1951
Why the Owner Chose Balboa Island
This unit was built behind the historic little yellow beach house with the idea to retain the island character, yet build with modern amenities. It has been decorated with family antiques and beach memorabilia. You'll feel like part of the island's history, yet have the comforts of a modern home. Put your feet up and relax, you're on Balboa Island now!
The Unique Benefits at this Duplex
Just 5 houses from the calm sandy beaches and 2 blocks to the ferry, this house is perfectly situated to a relaxing vacation. Park your car in the garage, then walk to the ocean, the fun zone, and the main street with it's wonderful restaurants. You may want to walk to the "Catalina Flyer" and spend the day in Catalina. Or take the short drive to the beaches of Laguna and Corona Del Mar. Maybe a 30 minute drive to Disneyland or Knott's Berry Farm.
Balboa Island's "main street" has lots of good restaurants and shops. Don't forget to get a frozen banana or Balboa bar at Dad's or Sugar & Spice!
Walk to this little 3-car ferry over to the Balboa Peninsula for the Balboa Pier, the Pacific Ocean, the Fun Zone, the Wedge, and lots more!
Ride the Merry-go-round and the Ferris Wheel, visit the Nautical Museum, or ride the Catalina Flyer over to Catalina!
Walk down to the end of the Pier for lunch at Ruby's and a great view up and down the Pacific Ocean Beaches!
World famous body surfing beach! Great place to watch when the surf is up.
Great ocean beach with good swimming, parking and lifeguards. Watch for the yearly sand castle contest!
Nice little museum explains the history, wildlife and ecology of the Back Bay. Good place for kids. Lots of nature trails along the bay.
Great public beach in Laguna. Near to shops and restaurants. Good people watching
Best surfing beach in Laguna. Steps down to beach create a terrific viewpoint to watch the local surfers.
Just 6 miles from our home, you can easily drive or take a cab from the airport.
High End shopping mall for just about anything you could want. Macy's, Bloomingdales, etc. Lots of fun fountains for the kids to play in. A good food court under Bloomingdales.
Peet's, Sur la Table, Bristol Farms, Tommy Bahamas and lots of other fun stores. This is our favorite place to stock up on coffee and gourmet deli items. Enter off PCH at Avocado Ave.
Between Goldenwest and Seaport is the only off leash dog beach for miles. YOU MUST PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG!
Owner's Map of Balboa Island
Our grandparents bought this beach house on Balboa Island in 1951 and we have great memories of playing at the beach, body surfing at the ocean, going to the fun zone, eating frozen bananas, and endless hours of barefoot play time around the island. Today, Sally Landis is an artist in Oakland CA, and Bettie Sue Walters works at Deetjin's Big Sur Inn and lives in Aptos CA. We still get to Balboa Island as often as we can, but welcome others to enjoy our beach house when they can!
Property Photos
- Living room with cathedral ceilings and lots of light - Newport Beach, California Duplex Rental with BBQ and Wi-Fi Internet Near the Beach
- Fully equipped kitchen - Newport Beach, California Duplex Rental with BBQ and Wi-Fi Internet Near the Beach
- Living room with comfy chairs, sofas, tv and small outdoor deck - Newport Beach, California Duplex Rental with BBQ and Wi-Fi Internet Near the Beach
- Master Bedroom with cathedral ceilings and ensuite bathroom
- Downstairs bedroom with twin beds and ensuite bathroom
- Twin Beds in the TV room
- Historic Beach House in front of unit
- Welcome to Balboa Island. Here is the ferry landing!
- The Balboa Island Ferry will take you over to the ocean
- Some of the best beaches in California. Bring your suit and flip flops!
- The Balboa Pier is a ferry ride away
- Summer solstice on the Balboa Peninsula.
- The Ferris wheel at the Fun Zone, just across the bay and a ferry ride away
- The Wedge is a famous body surfing beach. An easy walk from the house.
- Hanging out at the beach down the block
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