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Shiny gem on Onyx Ave.

Holiday home with kitchen, near Fashion Island

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Place, Balboa Pier
Place, Fashion Island
Place, Corona del Mar State Beach
Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Shiny gem on Onyx Ave.

Professionally designed,3 bedroom /2bathroom lower unit of a duplex just a block from downtown on Balboa Island.
New everything !!! CENTRAL AIR and heat,fireplace, gas BBQ, new appliances, and outside patio .
This unit offers easy access to the beach and boardwalk. It's equipped with everything you could ever need for a great vacation.
Features include a fully set-up kitchen with Keurig coffee maker, Wi-Fi ,Keyless entry , smart TV's with cable in the living room and each bedroom, washer and dryer, beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards and pack and play, 1 covered and off street parking space .

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

No Smoking anywhere on the property.

Be aware that neighbors are in close proximity . No loud noise

Important information

You need to know

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 SLP12798

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newport Beach

Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, is home to this holiday home. Newport Pier and Pelican Hill Golf Course 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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What's nearby

Newport Dune - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Balboa Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Fashion Island - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Corona del Mar State Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Newport Pier - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

Orange Station - 20 min drive
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬11 min walk
‪The Galley Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬2 min walk
‪Bayside Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shiny gem on Onyx Ave. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shiny gem on Onyx Ave.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shiny gem on Onyx Ave.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shiny gem on Onyx Ave. located?

Located in Balboa Island, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Fashion Island. Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

11 Oct, 2025

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

Our experience was excellent overall. Beautifully furnished and well supplied with everything we needed. Great location for going to Balboa’s restaurants and shopping. We have stayed in many places in the area and this was by far the best!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna G.

3 Aug, 2023

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

Excellent stay

Wonderful stay and location in Balboa!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen K.

17 Mar, 2025

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

Balboa Stay

Such a cute, clean place! Our second stay! Always a good time!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch G.

7 Oct, 2025

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

This place truly is a gem! This is our second time staying here and we couldn’t have been more pleased with our experience. The location is amazing so we were able to walk everywhere. Everything inside the home was spotless - even the barbecue grill outside. The rooms are spacious and the beds are incredibly comfortable. Thick, plush towels in the bathrooms are always so appreciated as well.We loved everything about this place and are already looking to book our next day. The hosts are incredible as well. They really care about your experience and it’s clear that they’ve put in the time in effort to make this a luxurious yet comfortable and inviting home away from home. This is absolutely our favorite place on the island!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele E.

23 Dec, 2021

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

Amazing place! Perfect for our family!

Great location, clean, comfortable place!!! We loved it! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Travis G.

10 Jul, 2024

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

Great location, very nice home

Perfect location and a beautiful property. The home was well stocked, very clean and just seconds from the heart of balboa island. Our host was communicative and helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik H.

20 Feb, 2024

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

Wonderful Stay

We had such a great time at this home. Great location and the house itself was in perfect shape - really nice furniture, lots of amenities, and the host did an amazing job making us feel at home. We would absolutely stay here again. Thanks Ron!

Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina Q.

29 Jan, 2024

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

Roomy Balboa condo

Comfortable condo conveniently located near Marine Avenue.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genessa B., Scottsdale, Arizona

10 Jul, 2023

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

Wonderful island home

The cottage was beautifully decorated, clean and charming. It was a perfect spot for our annual girls weekend. We would love to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

17 Jan, 2025

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

We would definitely recommend it.

Some vacationers would not enjoy the early trash pick up every morning.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greta D.

2 Mar, 2020

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

Beautiful, carefree, convenient, clean!

Loved our stay and will be back someday if it’s not already booked! Our 12 and 14 year old daughters enjoyed being close to the shops on Marine Ave, especially Starbucks, Juicy 7, and Isabelle’s Cabinet. The place is newly remodeled, has pretty decor and furniture, comfortable beds and sheets, and thoughtful amenities. Had a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

kathleen G.

25 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect Balboa Island Cottage

This property was perfect for our family reunion and vacation. We loved the close proximity to Marine Ave, as the kids would venture off to shop and eat at their leisure. This house is beautifully decorated and immaculate! And we so appreciated the welcome snacks and wine, as we had a long day of travel. A very nice personal touch!! Ron was very responsive and organized. We are hoping to stay again next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy T., Newberg, OR

12 Apr, 2023

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

Perfection!

The property was exactly as described, only better! It was so clean, you would have thought we were the first renters! Ron left us a bottle of wine and welcome basket of snacks, which is such a welcoming touch. The decorating was tasteful and the beds were comfortable. Thank you Ron, for taking such good care of us.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

27 Oct, 2025

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

Class act residence from communication, location, decor, quality of furniture and appliances. Upgrade of household items.I've stayed at many, many rentals on the island for years. This by far has been my favorite.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

10 Oct, 2025

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

Fabulous stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

24 Sept, 2025

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

Very comfortable and the house is very nice!It had everything we needed for a great getaway!The host was very accommodating!ThanksJane

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor P.

22 Sept, 2025

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

Great Location, Kitchen was well stocked, and we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

10 Sept, 2025

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

Excellent location. Easy walk to restaurants and shops. The condo is very well appointed. Everything that you might need is available as well as beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards. The host responded very quickly to all questions. I would recommend this property to

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

13 Jul, 2025

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

This is a wonderful property. It's very clean and the furniture is comfortable. The owner leaves a bottle of wine and coffee pods which were much appreciated. Some of the snacks were out of date so we disposed of them. The patio and awning are fabulous and we really enjoyed that space. The location is so close to Marine Ave which we love since we tend to eat out instead of cooking. We have spent 3 night weekends several times on Balboa Island and this property was our favorite. I appreciate the availability of short term rental options like this property. We will return here for sure.

Fantastic living space. We have grandkids visiting so this is very comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

vernon s.

22 May, 2025

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

Girls weekend

The property is perfectThe only complaint is they were doing road repairs so we were awaken at 6:45 every morning.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

2 Apr, 2025

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

Great stay!

Great place to take my parents on a get-away with walking distance to everything. Fantastic trip and amazing host!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

24 Mar, 2025

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

Lovely Home in Central Location

We loved our stay! The home is centrally located on the island - my husband loved the close access to a good cup of coffee (across the street), I loved being able to take a gorgeous walk to the ferry, and our son loved the proximity to the sand. The home is immaculately clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The hosts were generous and forthright about an unforeseen issue, which was truly very kind and gracious. We've stayed in the upstairs unit, too, which is also fantastic! Highly recommend either (or both for a large family!) Enjoy!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor P.

2 Mar, 2025

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

Very Relaxing

Very Good

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee s.

4 Feb, 2025

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

The Perfect Island stay!!

I have been renting places in Newport Beach and on Balboa Island for about 15 years and this was probably my favorite property to date! It is beautifully decorated, it’s very clean and has everything you need and more! The bathrooms are beautiful and updated and beds are comfy! Plenty of towels and extras ! We walked in to find a large basket with all kinds of snacks and a bottle of wine waiting for us! The communication was superb and the location was so convenient to the shops and restaurants (you can literally see Huskins coffee shop on the corner from your front porch). I would definitely rent here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

31 Dec, 2024

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

Christmas Home Away from Home

I booked this property for my daughter & family who were visiting from AZ for the holidays. It is clean, updated, well-appointed and close to our home on BI. It worked great!Thank you for offering this property ;-)

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024