Balboa Island-Ruby Relaxation

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2 bedroomsSleeps 467 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Newport Beach, CA

Fashion Island3 min drive
Balboa Pier5 min drive
Corona del Mar State Beach10 min drive
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining Area

About this property

Two bedroom downstairs unit five houses from the beach on Balboa Island. Five minute walk to the Balboa Ferry to access the famous Balboa Fun Zone. Cruiser bicycles and beach toys (boogie boards, surf boards, beach chairs, umbrellas) on site. Perfect place to relax on a peaceful, quiet street.

Property manager

Andrew Smakula

Premier Host

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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 3:00 PM

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

No use of washer/dryer between 10pm-8am

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

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

Property Registration Number SLP13236

We should mention

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

About the area

Newport Beach

Located near the beach, 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. Orange County Fairgrounds and Balboa Fun Zone are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.

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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

Fashion Island - 3 min drive
Balboa Pier - 5 min drive
Pelican Hill Golf Course - 6 min drive
Newport Pier - 8 min drive
Corona del Mar State Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

Orange Station - 20 min drive
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

Cabo Cantina - 5 min drive
Newport Landing Restaurant - 5 min drive
Class Of 47 - 5 min drive
Balboa Fun Zone Rides - 4 min drive
Balboa Saloon - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Balboa Island-Ruby Relaxation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Balboa Island-Ruby Relaxation?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balboa Island-Ruby Relaxation?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Balboa Island-Ruby Relaxation located?

Located in Balboa Island, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Pier and Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Balboa Beach and The Wedge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Pauline L.

15 Dec 2023

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

Cute apartment in great location!

We enjoyed our stay at this property. It is a cute apartment in a great location on Balboa Island, a few blocks from the quaint downtown and a couple of blocks from the ferry and steps from the water. The owners live upstairs and are helpful should you have any issues or questions. Parking was easy on the street. We used the bikes, and they worked well. The bathroom and kitchen are a bit retro and bathroom is on the smaller side, but it was totally fine for us. The only real negative for me was that on Thursday and Friday at 7 or 8 am, I was woken by planes flying overhead (as I think John Wayne Airport is nearby). My husband wasn't bothered at all. I am a light sleeper and he isn't. It didn't happen on Saturday morning thankfully. Just something to consider if you are a super light sleeper and noise freak like me. All in all, I really enjoyed our time at this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Dane S.

5 Dec 2023

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

Inexpensive Balboa island Accommodations

While we always enjoy our visits to Balboa, our overriding impression for this property was that it’s excellent location deserves better maintenance and more thoughtful furnishings and decor.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik K., Mapleton

2 Nov 2023

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

Great place, perfect location.

It was everything we expected and more. The check-in was very easy. The location was amazing. It’s definitely a quiet place to be at night. We walked and rode their bikes around the island a few times, and loved it! Riding the car/passenger ferry to the beaches was easy and cheap, a must do! I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

28 Oct 2023

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

Great

Hosts were very friendly and welcoming. Perfect location

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janel R.

7 Sept 2023

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

Lovely little oasis

We’ve stayed at the Ruby house two summers in a row, and we hope to be back. It’s the perfect size and location for our annual trip to Balboa. Patricia and Andrew are attentive without being intrusive. Highly recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Smakula

We are worldwide travellers, lived in Asia (Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai) for 20 years. Patricia speaks fluent Japanese, conversational Mandarin. We love sharing our home and meeting new people.