Quintessential Balboa Island Gem

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Newport Beach, CA

Fashion Island3 min drive
Balboa Pier6 min drive
Corona del Mar State Beach11 min drive
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Quintessential Balboa Island 3 Bed, 2 Bath beach house centrally located on the island with equal access to Balboa Ferry and historic Marine Avenue. This front home features an open, airy living room with high ceilings and plenty of natural light.

The front Patio is over sized and perfect for family gatherings. Enjoy comfortable outdoor dining with a large patio table and chairs and a gas BBQ. Stepping inside, the kitchen has plenty of counter space for preparing food and extra storage. There is a master bedroom with en-suite bath, two bedrooms with shared bath, and a sleeper sofa in the living room to accommodate extra guests.

For your convenience, there is 1 parking spot and a washer and dryer in the shared garage. This beach house is in prime location on Balboa Island.

Go for a walk around the Island and stroll along historic Marine Avenue. Indulge in one of Balboa Island's famous frozen banana or a Balboa Bar. Explore the area via the ferry to visit the Balboa Village on the Peninsula and take in the views of the Balboa Pier. Rent a bike, jet ski, stand up paddle board, or kayak.

Whale watching, and deep-sea fishing trips are close by with many boats that leave the Balboa Pavilion daily. On Balboa Island you can relax along the pristine beaches, go surfing nearby, check out the FUN ZONE, and grab a bite to eat at one of the many fine restaurants. SLP13450

Property manager

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Languages

English

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Amenities

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

A classic Balboa Island cottage on a corner lot, centrally located. You'll enjoy the spacious patio throughout the day!

Pet-friendly

Laundry

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number SLP12980

About the area

Newport Beach

This holiday home is located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach. Newport Pier and Huntington Beach Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Orange County Great Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bren Events Center, or consider a night out at The Observatory.

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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

Fashion Island - 3 min drive
Balboa Pier - 6 min drive
Newport Dune - 6 min drive
Newport Pier - 8 min drive
Corona del Mar State Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

Laguna Niguel Station - 21 min drive
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Cabo Cantina - 5 min drive
Newport Landing Restaurant - 5 min drive
Bayside Restaurant - 17 min walk
Class Of 47 - 5 min drive
Balboa Fun Zone Rides - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Balboa Island Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quintessential Balboa Island Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Balboa Island Gem?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Balboa Island Gem located?

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

8.6

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Dennis R., Monrovia, CA 91016 USA

1 Aug 2023

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

Balboa Island

Coffee cups were cracked, no beach towels, could use another umbrella on front deck for afternoon sun, no instructions for TV remotes.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

9 Aug 2022

Island Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean cozy and good location

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

5 Jun 2022

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

Great location!

Walking distance to the ferry. Great front deck. Comfortable beds. Kitchen could use new frying pans and some additional utensils. Overall a nice functional place for our family.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

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6/10 Okay

Laurie B.

18 May 2022

Great place for a family getaway in an ideal location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall it was a very good experience. This was the first time our family was able to come together from all over the country since COVID. Parking was a big challenge, but we expected that since we are from the area. We have stayed at a lot of Airbnb's and this was, by far, the least stocked in terms of kitchen supplies, cooking equipment, etc. which made for challenges. The basics were not even there (no oil, S&P, spices, etc). Additional pillows and linens would have been helpful. The directions were clear in advance about the number of towels and having to rent beach towels, chairs, etc. but for the price it would be better to include those items as most places do. The lack of them definitely contributes to satisfaction levels. The upstairs tenants are delightful and friendly! Dishwasher was leaking a bit and needs to be repaired.

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6/10 Okay

Mitch G.

18 May 2022

Good location old house

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The overall exterior picture is fine but the house has the feel of some thing that’s been rented 1 million times several things don’t work the room layout is BIZZARE but the water pressure is really good