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Quintessential Balboa Island Gem

Holiday home in Newport Beach with kitchen and balcony

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Front Patio
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Living Room
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Quintessential Balboa Island Gem

Summary:

Quintessential Balboa Island 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom front beach house centrally located on the island with equal access to Balboa Ferry and historic Marine Avenue. This home features an open, airy living room with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. Sleeps 8.



The Space:

This quintessential Balboa Island 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom charming beach house is centrally located on the island with equal access to the 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, chairs, and a gas BBQ. Stepping inside, the kitchen has plenty of counter space for preparing food and extra storage, as well as a bar area for extra seating. There is a master bedroom with an en-suite bath, 2 bedrooms with a shared bath, and a sleeper sofa in the living room to accommodate extra guests. This is the perfect home for a family get away or a group of friends wanting to enjoy the Balboa Island life.



This home is in the heart of Balboa Island, just a 5 minute walk to the local shops and eateries on Marine Avenue and another quick walk tot he Balboa Ferry where your can take a quick ride to the Newport Peninsula to enjoy the beaches, the Balboa Fun Zone, and plenty more fun spots and activities.



This home includes garage and street parking.



SLP# 13450



Guest Access:

This listing is the entire front home. The front home is not shared and has its own private entrance. There is a smaller unit with long term tenants above the garage, with it's own separate private entrance.



The Neighborhood:

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.



Getting Around:

Balboa Passenger and Car Ferry.



Other Things to Note:

- This is a duplex. The garage is shared but unit is private.

- 10 pm noise curfew ordinance Strictly enforced by Newport Beach Police

- Must be 26 or older to book

- Must provide your email and be able to access our company online portal for house info.

- No parties or gatherings.

- We try our best to keep updated on remodels/construction happening around our vacation units. However, construction can pop up anytime in the City of Newport Beach without notice. N.B.V.P is not responsible and will not issue refunds due to neighboring construction.



Interaction with Guests:

I give my guests space but am available when needed

We are available at any time to answer any questions or service the property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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
Must be able to login into our Online Guest Portal and provide us and working email and phone number for during your stay. Must be 26 or older to ...

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number SLP12980

About the area

Newport Beach

Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, is home to this holiday home. 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 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 Fun Zone - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Balboa Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Balboa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 21 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

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 Newport Dune are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the property and host was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marcella L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place Really great communication . Located on a quiet street
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

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

Great Location on Balboa Island

Our stay with our family was great at this property- especially the large kitchen and front patio area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicity H.

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

Great house and location

Great house and location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Josh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was good. Property was a little worn and can use some updating. Window cranks are stripped making it hard to open windows for air flow. That said, location was great and check in was easy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dania S.

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

Balboa Vaca

The size of the home was fine and the location was great
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey M.

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

Great Location

Being on Balboa is the best. Great location and walkable to all shops and restaurants on the island. House definitely needs some improvements, a little run down. Third bedroom didn’t really feel like a bedroom with how you had to access it, and the second twin bed in there is actually a trundle. We booked sort of late so I was so happy to find something for the holiday! Communication was excellent with the property manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

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

Marie B.

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

The perfect family house

This place is perfect. Everything a family or even two needs. The location can not be beat!! Walk into town in three minutes. Right on the water. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIE c.

Great Location & Super Clean

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very 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, bright and such a fun location. Was the perfect place to take our teenage daughters. Everyone at Newport Beach Vacation Properties was so friendly, responsive and easy to work with. The only thing I would mention is the wifi wasn’t great. Otherwise a perfect stay.

8/10 Good

Dennis R., Monrovia, CA 91016 USA

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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6/10 Okay

Mitch G.

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

8/10 Good

jennifer j.

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

Average home in a great location

We stayed a week at this home and there were some pros and cons. The pros were that it's in a great location, walkable to all the shops and restaurants. There was a great Mexican food restaurant about a 3 minute walk from us and the ferry was really close as well. The house was clean but it was pretty old and run down. The A/C barely worked so it was really warm inside in the afternoon and evening. The garage is tiny and shared with another car so it wasn't an option to park in there but there's plenty of parking in the street. And there is a third bedroom but we couldn't use it because the bed was really small and my kids were too tall. Overall the management was very nice and the house worked out but we would probably opt to rent a different house next time we come into town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

Great location and well maintained

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a great find just a block from the ferry to the peninsula. Clean, well maintained house. King bed, queen bed, twin with a trundle, and a pull out couch in living room. The third bedroom with the trundle is only accessible by going through one of other bedrooms. Tall ceilings and good size rooms for Balboa Island homes. Kitchen is dated but functional. No A/C. Not usually needed on Balboa but worth noting. TVs are equipped with streaming access like Roku. WiFi is solid. Overall great house and definitely recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

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.

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.

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
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIE c.

Great Location & Super Clean

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very 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, bright and such a fun location. Was the perfect place to take our teenage daughters. Everyone at Newport Beach Vacation Properties was so friendly, responsive and easy to work with. The only thing I would mention is the wifi wasn’t great. Otherwise a perfect stay.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Laurie B.

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.

8/10 Good

Armen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice cozy house

Great clean house near attractions, but there is a tenant upstairs, which was not in description. Also garage has a great deal of items, so unless you have a compact car, you will not fit, therefore must park on street. Also AC not the best and does not cool the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Rene W.

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

Location was fantastic to Marine St and the ferry over to Balboa/Newport. House was ckean.

Overall I would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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