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Blissful Balboa | Close to Water, Ferry, and Pier

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Living dining and kitchen area
Cozy and spacious living area with TV
Living and kitchen area
Living and dining area
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, California
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fashion Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Newport Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Blissful Balboa | Close to Water, Ferry, and Pier

Summary:
This 3-bedroom home in Newport Beach is the perfect getaway spot for families and groups alike. Step outside and you're only steps away from the canal.

The Space:
The area is full of life with local shops, restaurants, and the ferry all within walking distance. Not only does the Balboa Island Ferry provide easy access to Newport Beach attractions like the famous Balboa Pier, but it also provides a scenic crossing of the bay with historic charm. When you’re enjoying leisure time at home, make the most of the beautiful SoCal weather on the property's ground level patio, complete with a grill and outdoor dining space. Guests will love hanging out in this classic California neighborhood, just 2 blocks from the water with endless possibilities for fun and relaxation!

The home’s living room features an inviting open concept design. A gas fireplace creates a cozy backdrop for your time spent relaxing at home, while the smart tv provides entertainment. The fully equipped kitchen is just adjacent, giving guests easy access to snacks and drinks. The chef of your group will have all the necessary tools and appliances for whipping up delicious meals, which could be casually enjoyed at the barstool seating along the counter, or at the formal dining table with seating for 6.

This home sleeps 6 guests between 3 private bedrooms.
- Bedroom #1 has a king size bed and tv.
- Bedroom #2 has 2 twin size beds.
- Bedroom #3 has 2 twin size beds.

THINGS TO NOTE:
- Primary renter must be 25 or older and present at the property throughout the reservation
- There will be roadwork on the front street and alleyway of Casa Balboa and Blissful Balboa from 1-31-25 to potentially 2-24-25.
This work is being done by the city of Newport Beach, is out of our control and may greatly affect parking in the area.
- Newport Beach often gets a nice breeze and thus this home does not have Air Conditioning.
- The home has 2 full bathrooms, 1 with a shower/tub combo and the other with a walk-in shower.
- Shared washer and dryer available onsite.
- Please note that this home can accommodate up to 2 Dogs, with an additional Pet Fee of $250. This fee is not included in your final booking price. If you are bringing Dogs, please contact our Customer Care Team after booking to pay the pet fee.

This home is located on Balboa Island, a perfect location to explore all the best of Newport Beach with even more to do in nearby Corona Del Mar and Huntington Beach. It's a short walk to the quaint shops and restaurants on the island, as well as the ferry which takes you to the Fun Zone and Balboa Pier. Casa Balboa is a mere 4.4 miles from the Newport Beach Pier and only 3 miles from the Corona Del Mar State Beach Park. Whether you're looking for a relaxing beach day, an action-packed adventure, or just some Southern California living, we've got you covered. With plenty of shops, restaurants, and activities nearby, you will find the perfect way to stay entertained and make lasting memories. Come and explore the wonders of Newport Beach!

Please note that requests for late checkout must be received no later than 10:00 AM local time on the day prior to your departure. Early check-in and late checkout are based on availability and require approval, and may be subject to an additional fee of up to $60.00 depending on the number of additional hours requested. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in arranging.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is never allowed inside or outside the property. Parties or events of any kind are not allowed. Do not move or rearrange the furniture. Par...

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
Property Registration Number SLP13851

About the area

Newport Beach

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach. Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center 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 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, California

What's nearby

  • Balboa Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Balboa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Newport Pier - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 28 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blissful Balboa | Close to Water, Ferry, and Pier pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Blissful Balboa | Close to Water, Ferry, and Pier located?

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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M.

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

Engagement party

Our youngest daughter was getting engaged and the Arizona part of the family all stayed together. This hiE was so lovely inside! Clean and stocked with everything we could need (except food! Haha). Had an issue at first getting in garage and the phone call to the office was very kindly handled and they were very sweet. They checked in to make sure all was well the next day. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

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

Great Location

This property is in a great location located one street away from the ferry. There are plenty of restaurants to walk to and a Duffy rental right down the street. We rented a Duffy and really enjoyed cruising around the harbor-I highly recommend it. I appreciated the parking space in the garage because the streets can get a bit crowded with construction going on. The kitchen was lacking in some simple items, such as measuring, spoons, measuring cups, baking pans, but I’m sure if requested they would accommodate you. I would stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

marjory T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Really great location and home.

Just a few things were more difficult than they needed to be. The address was 131 on the site, But it was actually 131 and a half. Easy enough to print. When we tried to call to see if we could get in before 4 o'clock, We were on hold for over half an hour. This VRBO didn't have coffee or sugar or body lotion... Things that would be so easy to fix ahead of time if you knew.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kamy I.

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

Place

Needs some work inside the condo, fan in one of the room not working, Appliances are tired looking, Dishwasher iwas about to tip over. Overall is a good place, location is the best... If you dont mind a little roughness inside the condo..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

bonnie e.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Avoid this property. Opal ave. Balboa Island

Smelled HORRIBLE, trying to hide odors. Loosekitchen faucet, crickets in the bathroom. NOISY ALL NIGHT from upstairs guests! Therefore, did NOT sleep for 2 of our 3nights! Couch smelled like dirty pets, human odors. Gross! Needs to be thrown out. My sister visited and started to get asthma from the odors. In short, Not worth $600+/night!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Delightful

This is a delightful place to stay one street over from the ferry. Beds were comfortable and it was dog/kid friendly. We took great walks and really appreciate the affordability!
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R M.

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

Location, location location

Such a great place in the heart of all our favorite things.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

A great place to spend a few days

First it is a bottom unit, so if you don’t want to listen to people walking around - take that info as needed. But it was perfect for my little family and there is a coffee shop behind the house and the ferry is a block away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sara M.

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

Great location

We enjoyed walking around Balboa Island. Rented a golf cart which made it convenient to go to restaurants and shopping and fun to take it on the ferry over to Balboa coast where you need to go to be on a nice beach. The unit was good for our group of 3 adults and two children. We contacted the management company in advance with 3 questions about kitchen appliances, beach towels/gear and pet fees. In each case they gave us a completely wrong answer resulting in our bringing stuff with us unnecessarily. They need to be more familiar with the unit. We had a couple questions after arrival and we did get an immediate call back from the company. Beds and linens were good. The kitchen is nice and very well stocked with pans, small appliances, and dishes. Our major complaint was the lack of lighting. The one bedroom with the en suite bath had a very weak overhead light and no nightstands or tabletop lights. It was impossible to see much of anything but less read at night. Similarly the lighting in the family room was very weak. We asked the management company about it and all they said was it didn’t work and didn’t offer to do anything about it. They had placed some floor lights in the space but they really didn’t light the place up. The only outside light is from one sliding glass door so limited light came in. The unit seemed a little pricey to us but at least something should be done to fix the lights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Tina F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cute Town but Rental fell short

I can’t say enough great things about Balboa Island. The town looks like it’s out of some movie set somewhere. The rental is located very close to the ferry and we were surprised to have the Cantina (Mexican restaurant) right behind the property. If I knew some of these issues below, I wouldn’t have rented this place. 1)There is a unit above you. The guests upstairs wore heels and walked around every morning (12AM-1AM) and would wake us up. 2) There are roaches in the property. Big giant ones! 3) The bathrooms are old. Paint peeling off tubs and toilet seat old. 4) The couch had dog hair. I didn’t know the unit was dog friendly until after I received information about my booking. Totally my fault as I was too busy to read the confirmation email earlier.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Frances C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing

I have stayed a few times on Balboa Island and love being near the ferry and the quieter end of the Island. This rental ticked those boxes but was disappointing for the price. Only two of us were staying at the property so there was a spare bedroom which was totally unsuitable for anyone anyway because there were three beds crammed in with no bedside tables or chest of drawers. The master bedroom was good but the second bedroom also didn’t have a chest of drawers. I had to live out of my suitcase which I put on the second bed. There was a closet but not everything can be hung. Beds very comfortable with good linens. The living room was less spacious than suggested by the photos. There were no provisions in the kitchen cupboards (not even salt or pepper) so we didn’t do any cooking. Other rentals have had these. Then there was the construction next door. The workers were very considerate but we didn’t feel able to make much use of the front patio.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

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