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Spacious upper unit with partial water view four houses from North Bay Front

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Interior
Dining
Private kitchen
A marina with boats docked, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sky.
A two-story house with a green awning over the front porch, a brick entryway, and a 'For Rent' sign.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Balboa Pier
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Spacious upper unit with partial water view four houses from North Bay Front

This upper unit is very large with 3 Bedrooms and two full Bathrooms. There is an option to rent both units to have a five bedroom property which sleeps up to 12 using the sleeper sofa(sleeper linens need to be requested prior to stay). Can be connected via interior door.

Primary bedroom has a king size bed with an en-suite bathroom and a TV. Remaining bedrooms each have two twin size beds. Home also has a newer kitchen, a Smart TV, Spectrum Cable, Wi-Fi, a large capacity washer/dryer, and a private deck in the back for sunbathing, grilling or relaxing. The two car garage offers one parking spot for the upstairs and one parking spot for the downstairs.

Relax and unwind on the quiet end of the island, a stone's throw from N. Bayfront, the boardwalk and a short walk to Balboa Island's quaint shops.

There are also 2 bicycles and two kayaks (one single kayak and one tandem kayak) These are available to be shared by both units. Please wear helmet when biking and life bests when kayaking.

Pay attention to street sweeping signs as the will ticket, they usually arrive early am.

e-mail owner for a quote on stays over 30 nights, the 10% tax will be removed. Owner will generate a quote without the tax applied. This must be done prior to booking.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Allowed with fee. Pet fee is per pet. 2 max
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Kayaking and bicycles are available under strict rules: if you Kayak wear life jackets and bicyclers wear helmets at all time.
If rules are not adhered to, owners are not liable. Kayaks are to be rinsed and clean on return.
No smoking on the premises, including porch and back area.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number SLP10131
Property # 361308vb
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 and a deadlock
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

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the 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 Crystal Cove State Park. Orange County Fair and Events Center and Segerstrom Center for the Arts are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Balboa Pavilion - 8 min walk - 0.8 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

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 21 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Balboa Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious upper unit with partial water view four houses from North Bay Front pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Spacious upper unit with partial water view four houses from North Bay Front?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious upper unit with partial water view four houses from North Bay Front?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious upper unit with partial water view four houses from North Bay Front?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious upper unit with partial water view four houses from North Bay Front located?

Nestled on the beach, this Balboa Island condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach. The Wedge and Balboa Pavilion are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place. Quiet street

Great place. Right next to bay beach. Low amount of traffic on this side of the island. Garage was stocked with bikes. Helmets. Life jackets. Kayaks . Boogieboards and kids beach toys and more to use. I would stay here again thank you. Plenty roomy and a nice big living room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun island stay

A great stay on Balboa Island. The house has great location - so easy to get the to little beach at the end of the street and the ferry. The garage had lots of sand toys, chairs and boogie boards to use. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, dishes and glasses. As many vacation rentals are, some of the furnishings, knives and flooring was a bit worn but overall it was a nice place to stay with kids. The air conditioning unit is just in the main living/dining/kitchen area so the bedrooms can get warm but everything was still comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for kids

Balboa Island is really its own little society but easily accessible. The Balbaloa Ferry is a 7 minute walk. The house is far from the main strip, so it is quiet. Well maintained classic style house perfect for families with kids. Large front room giving space for activities. This is not a place to sit on the couch and binge watch Netflix though, as the tv is located in a rather inconvenient location. If you are looking to sit on the couch and watch tv for your vacation, this isn't the place. Property management very responsive, within 30 minutes usually. Note: the wifi router is in the lower unit and we had some outages (the fault of the cable company) and it was resolved pretty quickly.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island Fun

This is our second summer staying here and we love it. This property is close to everything - Ruby beach, big beach, balboa bars, the ferry and more. The house comes with all the things you need for a fun time! The owners are so kind and responsive. We can’t wait to rent from them again!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love going to Balboa Island

I was great
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Finally Chirstmas with Family

We rented this lovely place to be near family and finally be able to celebrate Christmas together. We've always dreamed of staying on Balboa Island and finally had the right opportunity. The upstairs unit is spacious for entertaining in the great room or outside on the patio. Access to the garage was helpful since parking was sometimes difficult. The house is very close to the outer walk, ferry and the main street. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay

Great living space, kitchen. Views of the water. Watched the sun come up over the boats each morning. Really spacious relaxing stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Needs updating

While it is very nice to be close to the beach, the house upstairs needs attention. The cabinet off the second bathroom is coming unhinged and a large amount of paint is chipping off. Many of the slatted vinyl blinds are broken at the ends and some are dangling and the windows need cleaning. The dining room chairs are old, lumpy and the black netting underneath is torn and hanging down on several. The living room sofas are also old and lumpy and are covered with black poorly fitting slip covers. And last, there is a large hole in the bedroom sliding screen door. The kitchen is nice with the large marble countertop and hanging lights. Considering the amount of money I paid , I expect the property to look good and be comfortable so I can enjoy my vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Thank you very much for staying at the property and providing feedback. We are always receptive and make every effort to accommodate needs for all guests. Please know your concerns have been addressed and would have been during your stay if we were made aware during that time. We addressed them as soon as you checked out. All that was shared while you were there was you could not operate the tv. We had the cable company out the same day to confirm the service was working and they ended up demonstrating how to use the remote. I am sorry you felt you overpaid but please remember you rented a unit that sleeps six adults. We watch our pricing closely and know that it is offered below market value for this size group, but for an individual renter it may appear high.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

We enjoyed the open and airy upstairs unit. The three bedrooms and two bedrooms was perfect for our family of 5. Great location near the water and being able to borrow the kayak.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, wonderful place

We love this location and the place. It’s nice and clean, just like a home away from home. It’s only a few steps from water front. We enjoyed walks around the island. On the Fourth of July, we watched fireworks right from the water front. Very relaxed and no driving and parking needed. The property manager is quick to respond with any questions and supplies we need. We also enjoyed wonderful food selections in Irvine. Five stars vacation experience. We already want to come back for future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Stay

We stayed here as a mini family reunion. The accomadations were great. We made large famly meals and enjoyed the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay

Loved the area, host was very fast to respond
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Best location! Average stay.

First of all, this home is an excellent location, especially if you enjoy fishing at one of the public docks, as there is one right there at the end of the street. However, we tried calling the owner twice regarding a few issues and never heard back. The tv in the family room is so outdated and does not have cable for sports and other channels. There was no coffee pot in the kitchen and no hair dryer available. Not a huge deal, however we did have to go out and purchase both. Kitchen is weakly stocked. A few minor upgrades would make this place amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2021
I am sorry to have learned that, when you arrived, a kitchen and a bathroom item were missing and you were unable to operate the tv(we do have a premium cable subscription). On occasion a single family will rent both upper and lower units and some items might be moved between the units. This apparently did occur during the week prior to your arrival. If I would have been made aware of your concerns via email, as that is the way we had been communicating before your visit, this would have been resolved immediately. I did not provide a phone number so I’m not sure who you were calling. I do thank you for renting my family’s property and I hope those issues did not prevent you from enjoying your time on the island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home & Amazing Location

We stayed here for 3 weeks and had a wonderful time. Our hosts were extremely helpful and gracious, ensuring that we had everything we needed. The home was well stocked (including lots of towels, TP and paper towels. We loved having access to the bikes as well. It made it extremely easy to pop to the store for groceries, etc. The location was perfect. Our little one enjoyed walking to the beach at the end of the block and the stroll to Marine was always enjoyable. We hope to be back next summer!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Balboa Island Family Vacation

Our family has been coming to Balboa Island for many years and it is one of our favorite places. This property was clean, open and airy, and just steps from the north bay front. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils, detergent, and cleaning supplies. The bathrooms were well stocked as well with towels etc. We loved the large open common area to hang out when not on the beach. We plan to rent this property again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vaca

We had a wonderful time. The house was perfect for what we needed. We are able to bring our dog which was our first time doing that. The house couldn’t have a better location unless it was on the water. The owners were easy and super responsive. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Balboa Island Jewel

Great 3-month stay on Balboa Island. The house was perfect for us. Great location. Nicely decorated 3-bedroom unit.
Stayed 91 nights in Apr 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time in a great house in a great location!

We spent a month in this property with my wife and 4 kids, we enjoyed Kayaking and biking the whole time. Kids loved Dads Ice Cream store so we biked there a little too often. We also loved biking to the ferry and going over to the peninsula .
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This way a beautiful place to spend special family time together.

It was easy. We had one minor issue and it was taken care of the very same day. Thank you.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer of '19

Loved the airiness and spaciousness of the open floor plan kitchen / dining room / living room. The wrap around bank of windows let you capture every breeze as well as get great views towards the bay and up most of the street. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we might need and the bedrooms and bathrooms had very nice linens and towels. Had a very wonderful stay, and will hope to do it all over again some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolute perfect home for our family!

We rented both the upper and lower units and loved having the entire home. The garage had so many fun toys - kayaks, beach toys, etc.. for our kids, which was an added bonus. The kids were able to take the kayaks out so easily as its just a few houses from the water. We were able to park our large cars in and parallel to the garage and did not have to worry about them at all - the garage is set back a bit in the ally so it does impede the width of the ally and therefore you don't worry about anyone scraping it etc.. The actual home was great - kitchen upstairs in a bit more open feeling due to the raised lofted ceiling, but honestly both up and down were perfect. The beds and bedrooms were all great and the 6 of us (4 kids) plus our dog all were very comfortable. The neighborhood is amazing- so safe and sweet, my kids could ride their scooters to the candy shop and all around the island and could walk to the beach and play several times a day. Owners were terrific and attentive and there were zero issues in the 3 weeks!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Location

My entire family and I rented both the upstairs and downstairs unit for a week which nicely accommodated all 12 of us. Everyone loved the location, surrounding neighborhood, the inland beach, access to Newport peninsula, downtown Balboa, etc. Definitely would return and Alexandra was great to coordinate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Light, bright airy and spacious - views!

My sister and I recently stayed in the upper unit of the "Steps to the Sand" rental and we were very happy. It was super comfortable and had beautiful windows all around the unit which really showcased the lovely homes and view of the bay. Has everything you need - the living spaces and bedrooms are comfortable an spacious and painted in soft beach colors. We grew up nearby and were excited to shop and dine on Marine Ave., rented a Duffy boat to cruise the harbor and took a sunset yacht cruise around the bay. The unit is super close to the ferry and you can easily walk or ride a bike for frozen bananas, fun restaurants. Check out the really cute neighborhood bistro around the corner for excellent food and wine! Our hosts, the owners, could not have been more gracious and making sure we were comfortable. Highly recommend this unit and hope to get back again in the future. . Be sure to get on the boardwalk along the bay and stroll around the island it's very relaxing! T.S & J.D.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Light, bright, spacious and airy! Loved our stay here

My sister and I booked a recent stay at this location and it was absolutely wonderful! This upstairs unit was very large, open, light bright and airy with lots of windows all around with views of the bay and charming homes, super clean with beautiful blue and green serene colors all around, comfy beds. It's quite large with high ceilings. We really enjoyed the close proximity to the bay and enjoyed walking around the perimeter of the island on the walking route alongside the bay watching sailboats and kayakers only steps away from our unit! We enjoyed shopping on Marine Ave. just a few blocks up and exploring the shops, eating frozen bananas, taking the ferry across a few times, rented a duffy boat to cruise the harbor and a very fun sunset cocktail cruise on the Wild Goose yacht that belonged to John Wayne back in the day. You have access to kayak, paddle board and bicycles and a very charming neighborhood café around the corner with excellent food and wine. The owner, Alex Everakes was so welcoming and always making sure we had what we needed. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone, we had a wonderful time. We grew up not too far and Balboa island was a wonderful memory growing up for us. We would love to return again in the future. T. S. & J.D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Balboa Island house

We stayed with our kids and grandkids, we have been coming to Balboa Island for years and want to keep the memories coming with our grandkids. The house was amazing and only 3 houses from the beach! We rented the upstairs and downstairs and there was plenty of room for the 12 of us! The downstairs patio has plenty of room for outdoor BBQ. The owners take pride in their property and they were so nice and wanted to make sure our vacation was special. I would recommend to anyone!

About the host

Hosted by Sunshine

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We are a local family and have enjoyed numerous special occassions on Balboa Island. As the kids and grandkids have grown we have been opening up more dates for rentals. We hope many families will enjoy the magic of Balboa as we have for the past 40 years.

Why they chose this property

The beauty of the island and quaintness of the street made this home an easy decision for our family. Everything important to us is walkable yet away from any island congestion.

What makes this property unique

Our property is located 4 houses in from the north bay at the end of Garnet. There is a public dock one block away. We have 2 kayaks and 2 bicycles that are shared by both units. The small beach at the end of Garnet is a perfect spot to relax and ideal for families with small children. Steps away from our property so it's easy to go back and forth if necessary to retrieve the sunblock or beach pail. It is a short walk to the ferry and a very pleasant walk to Marine Ave. (the main street) to enjoy shopping, dining, Balboa Bars etc. If you want to see some of the local sights (Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, etc.) you are definitely centrally located and no more than a 20 minute drive. Also, I must mention that the lower unit although smaller has a very large patio that is like having an extra room of outdoor space. It is especially nice for people who just need a place to enjoy the outdoors. We also have an automatic awning over the downstairs patio. If you happen to rent both units for a family or large group you will find that patio a perfect setting for all to gather. We keep two banquet tables and 8 folding bridge chairs in the downstairs unit closet. We place 2 banquet tables alongside the existing patio table and have enough seating for our entire family to share a meal. I have observed many people who rent both units do the same.

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