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Cozy Condo With New AC, Steps from Balboa Ferry and Peninsula Beach Access

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Upstairs master bedroom with Queen and plenty of clothes storage
Newly installed HVAC with smart TV
Just adjacent to the bedrooms is the upstairs bathroom
Room
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Condo With New AC, Steps from Balboa Ferry and Peninsula Beach Access

Island Escape is a 2 BR/2 BA, cozy condominium nestled on Newport Beach's renowned Balboa Island. Mere seconds from the Balboa Ferry, this unit makes for a perfect getaway to Southern California's endless summer!

Guests can enjoy walking to Balboa Island's quaint restaurants, cafes, and bayside beaches, with the main Peninsula beaches only 15 minutes away via the ferry.

Escape to open living spaces complete with full kitchen & outdoor grill for your summer BBQs!

Note: We have a 4 BR/3BA house and 1 Bed Studio at the same location (126 Agate) if multiple families want to rent together at the same location. See VRBO listings #70310 and #2343336.

Balboa Island is not only a great vacation destination but also a great base for many Southern California attractions and theme parks.

Island Escape is a 2-story back unit that has 2 bedrooms upstairs with 1 full bathroom and 1 bathroom downstairs which includes a shower. Brand new HVAC systems installed in the bedrooms. This cheery and bright home is fully furnished and equipped. Ready for a comfortable and worry-free summer beach vacation or winter rental!

The kitchen and open living area have white tile flooring while both upstairs bedrooms are carpeted. The master bedroom is furnished with a queen sized bed and TV of its own, while the bunk room has two twins and one full size. All linens and towels, including beach towels and chairs are provided.

Along the side of the unit, just through the dining room door, is a sitting area with a new propane BBQ. The upstairs also has outside access via a small patio.

Activities & Attractions:

Our property is located less than one block from the beautiful Balboa Bay, boardwalk, and the Balboa Ferry that gives access to the Peninsula beaches and Pacific Ocean. The ferry is a lovely 5 minute ride directly to the Balboa Fun Zone (with arcades, rides, and snacks), the Balboa Pier, shopping and restaurants, boating and fishing excursions (including transport to nearby Catalina Island), and bike/water sport rentals.

Agate is the only street on the island with a children's climbing gym and basketball court. On the island itself, Marine Avenue boasts fine restaurants and boutique shops that are only 2 miles away from even more fine dining, shopping, and movie theaters at Newport's famous outdoor mall, Fashion Island.

For those interested in seeing more of the Orange County coastline, Laguna Beach lies only 7 miles further down the Pacific Coast Highway. Originally an artist's colony, Laguna hosts the Pageant of the Masters and Sawdust Festival in the summer, art galleries, and fine dining and shopping along with wonderful beaches with tide pools.

Island Escape is within 30 minutes of Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm and an hour or so from Universal Studios, Hollywood, San Diego Zoo and Sea World. The Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA) Airport is only 10 minutes away and the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 45 minutes away.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Noise level must be at a minimum after 10 pm.
Guests must leave space for another car to park next to theirs in the garage (for our other guests)

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number SLP11024

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks. Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Festival Amphitheatre, or consider a night out at The Observatory. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Newport Harbor Nautical Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Balboa Pier - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Balboa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 28 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Condo With New AC, Steps from Balboa Ferry and Peninsula Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Condo With New AC, Steps from Balboa Ferry and Peninsula Beach Access?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Condo With New AC, Steps from Balboa Ferry and Peninsula Beach Access on 18 Aug 2026 start from £217, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cozy Condo With New AC, Steps from Balboa Ferry and Peninsula Beach Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Condo With New AC, Steps from Balboa Ferry and Peninsula Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Condo With New AC, Steps from Balboa Ferry and Peninsula Beach Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Condo With New AC, Steps from Balboa Ferry and Peninsula Beach Access located?

Located in Balboa Island, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Balboa Pier and Balboa Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. It’s cozy and relaxing and the location is fantastic. The AC is perfect upstairs and the first floor always cooled off with the windows open. We had a great time exploring Balboa Island and the Newport area. And this condo is a terrific base.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tearsa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! Clean rooms, beds, kitchen & bathrooms. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was easy to access, comfortable and clean. The location was ideal for what we needed and the host was easy to and clear to communicate with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wallace Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By the Sea was located perfectly to see the surrounding area. Fun to take the short ferry trip from the island to Balboa. The island itself offered a nice walking path right along the bay with coffee shops, and a small market.We were able to use the 2 car garage which made it veryconvenient. The kitchen was well set-up for cooking Too!Clean, comfortable, and we had a good time share!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean property. Great location. Host sent all needed info on where to park and how to get in. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice location, clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This place was clean and had everything we needed. Just a block or 2 away there's a lovely walk on the strand around the island. We enjoyed seeing the beautiful homes and the boats in the channel. The host was a little slow to respond to my text about how to get in the garage (there were no instructions posted inside the condo either). The TV and internet were great downstairs but we couldn't get the TV to work upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on a beautiful island
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good communication with the host. The property is as described...very functional and clean. We used it purely for extra sleeping space while we were visiting relatives who lived on the same street. Tremendous value for this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Great place. Good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great place. It was clean and had all the essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay; the property was even better than the photos. Som many thoughtful amenities and extras were provided, making us feel right at home. This was the perfect base for our family vacation, with plenty of space and easy to local attractions. Mahalo!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Property clean. Downside was that in a condo that sleeps 7, there were only 4 sets of utensils in the kitchen and no manual/notebook outlining instructions, i.e. when trash needed to be put out, how heat and ac worked, etc. Manager responded to questions in a timely manner via text.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Balboa on the 4th

Our stay overall was great. Property was clean and had everything we needed for the weekend. Check in was easy and communication from the owner was top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

The home was perfect for families! Loved the layout and spaciousness of having 2 floors. The location was excellent and we would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot - perfect location. Well-stocked kitchen. Garage spot a major plus. We have been to Balboa Island every summer for the last 30 years. Will definitely be back to this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We enjoyed our stay here. The place was clean and comfortable and check in was easy. The location was fantastic. Easy walk to the ferry and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property w/Great Service

The place was clean and close to everything we wanted. This was repeat start and would come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy place to stay.

Cute place with everything we needed. Great to have a parking space in a garage. Close to the ferry with easy access to the peninsula.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Martha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

May 2025

I loved the proximity to the beach and shops. Nice and cozy. The only issues was the power was off for a couple of hours on separate days and the upstairs TV was not working. I would recommend this place and would definitely stay again. Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Needs Better Beds

This location was prime. My only gripe is the fact that the bunk beds upstairs messed up my back for a week. I recommend bringing an air mattress just for better sleep. Toilet Paper also need stocking but it was not verbal a pleasurable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great location for beach access and Balboa touristy activities. It was a clean unit, no insects (not even the prevalent sugar ants in this area!), and we loved the kitchen for cooking our own meals. The host sent additional flatware before we arrived to accommodate our family of 6. We also loved having garage parking and on-site laundry for our stay. There was plenty of bedding, towels, beach towels, toilet paper, garbage bags. This is an older unit, and the furniture and accessories reflect that. The sofas could use a thorough steam cleaning. The beds/mattresses are VERY loud/creaky and stiff. Also the walls are thin and we could hear our next-door neighbors several times each night on both sides coughing/using the bathroom (which means they could probably hear us, too). If you plan to use the garage, make sure you get the garage code BEFORE you arrive. I texted the host when we arrived and didn't hear back for almost 24 hours for the code. Luckily we figured out an alternative before that. Also if you have a larger or high clearance vehicle, beware you may need to push/prop up the garage door - we have a Toyota Sequoia with a standard roof rack and couldn't fit without scraping so had to manually lift the garage door up to pull in/out each time. Overall we enjoyed our stay. But we didn't spend a lot of time in the unit besides eating/sleeping. It does have a very small patio, but no direct sunlight or any view besides neighbor walls. Something to keep in mind! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Us!

We were a party of three. Great to have two full baths. One on each floor. Nice, well supplied kitchen with coffee filters, soap, etc. Having a garage space is a great plus. Beach chairs and beach towels were an additional benefit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks for letting us use your home!

Unfortunately, from the description and pictures, we thought the hiuse was right on beach front. But still close enough to walk to and enjoy. We needed more T.P., so i went to corner store to buy a couple rolls, the next thing i knew, there was a box of toilet paper sirting at the front door. Not sure how they knew that... ?? We had a great time. I was there visiting with a friend that is not supposed to make it much longer. She loves the beach, so this stay was almost perfect! Great memories. Thanks again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice 2-Bedroom Near Balboa Ferry

The property is an older secondary unit near the Ferry. Although older, it's nicely appointed and a good place to call home for a stay on the Island. Given that it's not a street-facing unit, it has no views, but there are bay-front benches just down the road for enjoying the view. Having a garage to use made parking a breeze, which can be problematic at times, especially during the summer. Downtown dining and ocean views from the Balboa Pier are an easy walk away. We received check-in information later than stated in the listing (hence the four-stars on property manager communication), but that's a very minor issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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