BEST LOCATION ON EXCLUSIVE NORTH BAY FRONT, BALBOA ISLAND

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A two-story wooden house with a balcony, a pool, and a beach view.
A marina with boats docked, a pier with seating, and a clear sky.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a marina through a window.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.
An aerial view of a residential area with houses, a beach, and a lifeguard tower.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Balboa Pier

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home 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 popular attractions can visit Orange County Fair and Events Center and Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Festival Amphitheatre, or consider a night out at The Wayfarer. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Balboa Pavilion - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balboa Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Balboa Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 20 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Balboa Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BEST LOCATION ON EXCLUSIVE NORTH BAY FRONT, BALBOA ISLAND pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at BEST LOCATION ON EXCLUSIVE NORTH BAY FRONT, BALBOA ISLAND?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BEST LOCATION ON EXCLUSIVE NORTH BAY FRONT, BALBOA ISLAND on 2 Dec 2026 start from AU$4,749, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at BEST LOCATION ON EXCLUSIVE NORTH BAY FRONT, BALBOA ISLAND?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEST LOCATION ON EXCLUSIVE NORTH BAY FRONT, BALBOA ISLAND?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEST LOCATION ON EXCLUSIVE NORTH BAY FRONT, BALBOA ISLAND?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEST LOCATION ON EXCLUSIVE NORTH BAY FRONT, BALBOA ISLAND located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been vacationing on Balboa for decades and this home was wonderful. Great location, wonderful communication with the host and stunning views.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2026
Johnni and her crew were wonderful guests. Love to have them back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location right on the water. A wonderful and spacious house with all the amenities for a beach vacation, including kayaks, paddle boards, beach chairs and toys for the kids. Very spacious rooms and three full bathrooms. Our family loved it! And Brad is a fantastic host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place with a fantastic view, perfect for watching the boats pass by. Brad is a great host and made our stay even better.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, nice house with a beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful stay. Perfect location on Balboa island. The home was clean, beds were comfortable, and Brad was extremely easy to communicate with. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brad is an excellent host! The house was perfectly located, comfortable, clean and had everything we could have needed for an excellent stay on Balboa Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and excellent location Brad is a premier host and we enjoyed our time in Balboa
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
If the weather is warm bring additional fans. It gets very warm upstairs and there are no window screens when leaving the windows open to try and cool the rooms down. This is very common in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views… wonderful place to stay… open and communicative

Fabulous… highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We loved staying at Brad’s place. Loved being able to walk to restaurants and loved the toys available to be on the water. Will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2025
Thanks Kelly! Great having your family at our home on Balboa Island. Come back anytime🐬🌴🌺 Brad
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most lovely stay on Balboa Island with our group of five women. The accommodations were great and we loved the location and walkabilty of the island. Brad was a fantastic host. And the use of the Duffy boat was the highlight of our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Balboa Island Gem

This house has all the best attributes for a great visit to the Newport Beach area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

The location is wonderful! We loved walking and exploring the area. Brad was great and made us feel very welcome!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
I really enjoyed having you as guests and hope that you come back again. Thank you for taking such great care of this home and treating it as your own🌺
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Visit

Had a delightful stay. The location is well situated on the north side of the island, walkable to everything. Wonderful views and having the owner/prop manager adjacent was nice to have… he is friendly, helpful, knowledgeable. Would love a chance to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blissful Balboa

Balboa Island never disappoints as our 3 generation family had a delightful week on Balboa staying in Brad’s oceanfront house. He is a perfect host and we enjoyed our vacation gathering. We hope to continue our tradition of meeting in Balboa for special celebrations
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Halloween

Great, owner friendly and helpful . The location is amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Balboa Paradise

This home is beautiful, spacious and has the perfect location & amenities. Brad is the greatest host and his home is just perfect for a family to enjoy everything that Balboa has to offer. We especially enjoyed using Brad's Duffy to explore the beautiful area. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Incredible bay/beach front location. Everything is perfect just the way it’s described.

This is the most comfortable home ever. Loved everything about it!!! Would definitely come back🏊🏽‍♀️🏄🏼‍♂️🚣🏼‍♀️🌴🐬
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Great guest. Left the home looking great! Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super fun Christmas family celebration

Our sons and grandchildren stayed here with us and it was perfect for us. Great grandparents, Aunts and Uncles joined us for Christmas dinner and there was plenty of room. Great location. We walked to the ferry, restaurants downtown, and there are two markets that are walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Watch the parade go by

Fun property - short walk to shops and restaurants. Kayaks and paddle boards included. Lovely patio to watch the world go by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Mother daughter retreat! Would definitely have them back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful beach house getaway

We enjoyed our stay at this wonderful home on Balboa Island immensely. Balboa Island has become one of our favorite places, and this is the perfect location from which to enjoy everything it has to offer. The house is comfortable(great beds, linens, comfy furniture), well-equipped in every sense (the kitchen has everything needed for making great meals), and we enjoyed being there immensely. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Celebrate Birthday

We chose this home because of the location and all of the amenities to accommodate 3 generations for a birthday celebration. Brad the host was wonderful to work with. Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island Gem

This is a wonderful location on Balboa Island! We vacation on the island almost every year and this property is one of our favorites. There are many amenities that other houses don’t provide such as paddle boards, kayaks, and an optional use of the Duffy boat. Our family, from grandparents to infants, thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Tradition

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2024
Susan and Larry and their family are wonderful guests. They are welcomed back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the Location

We loved the location of the house. Exactly as described. The house had all we needed to enjoy a wonderful week on Balboa Island with friends and family. The kids learned to kayak thanks to Brad's generosity and use of kayaks. Hope to be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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