Balboa Beach Home w/ Outdoor Space, Walk to Water, Dining + More
Primary Renter Must be 25 Years of Age to Rent (Proof of Age Required)
Imagine a delightful Balboa Island family vacation home that is the perfect combination of vintage Balboa Island charm with all the comforts of modern updates—in a reasonable price range too!
Within walking distance to the beach, shops, restaurants, and all the fun and happenings on Balboa Island, this is an ideal location for your vacation with family and friends.
A charming, inviting brick patio with Mediterranean-style landscaping, a dining table, and a barbecue welcomes you to this spacious 2,600-square-foot home with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Original knotty pine paneling in the living room and two downstairs bedrooms gives this beach cottage its warm, cozy feeling.
The expansive living room features high vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, ceiling fan, and a large flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace, creating the perfect gathering space for family and friends.
The living room opens to a beautifully remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, a chef's range, and a French-door refrigerator. A dining area sits between the kitchen and living room, creating one great room where everyone can be together.
An added bonus is the sunroom, where you can relax with a book before heading upstairs to the newly remodeled second level. The spacious primary suite features a king bed, ensuite bathroom, flat-screen TV, ceiling fan, and plenty of room to relax.
Adjacent to the primary suite is a loft-style sleeping area with another king bed, a beautifully updated bathroom with a rain shower and marble tile, a large flat-screen TV, and a comfortable sitting area.
Two additional bedrooms are located downstairs—one with a double bed and one with two twin beds. A fully upgraded downstairs bathroom features beautiful honey onyx tile. All bedrooms and bathrooms are stocked with luxurious linens for your comfort.
Additional amenities include complimentary WiFi, central heating, a two-car garage, and four cruiser bikes for guests to enjoy during their stay.
A vintage, fun island with lots to do and a beautiful home on Newport Bay where everything is wonderfully easy—all you need to bring are the people, the food, and the fun to create lasting vacation memories.
Things We Love About This Property
It is an ideal location on gorgeous Balboa Island in the middle of Newport Bay, where the main street is a throwback to the '50s with shopping, malt shops, and lots of restaurants. The Balboa Island Ferry, just two streets away, will take you to the Balboa Beach Pier, where you can relax, watch the sunset, or enjoy time by the ocean. The upgraded, modern, well-stocked kitchen and beautifully updated bathrooms offer amenities that might not be expected at this price range. The inviting front porch is the perfect place to relax, watch the neighborhood go by, enjoy a sunset, dine outdoors, or spend time with family and friends.
Things to Know
PLEASE NOTE, THIS HOME DOES NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING. 7-night minimum stay. No smoking is permitted anywhere on the property. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, this home is best suited for guests who will be respectful of neighbors. Parties, excessive noise, and occupancy violations are not permitted.
SLP11916 | 10% TOT
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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Property Registration Number SLP11916
Property # 5294008vb
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 first aid kit
About the area
Newport Beach
Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. 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 Fair and Events Center and Balboa Fun Zone are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
Is Balboa Beach Home w/ Outdoor Space, Walk to Water, Dining + More pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Balboa Beach Home w/ Outdoor Space, Walk to Water, Dining + More?
As of 5 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balboa Beach Home w/ Outdoor Space, Walk to Water, Dining + More on 3 Feb 2027 start from AU$5,371, 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 Balboa Beach Home w/ Outdoor Space, Walk to Water, Dining + More?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Balboa Beach Home w/ Outdoor Space, Walk to Water, Dining + More?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Balboa Beach Home w/ Outdoor Space, Walk to Water, Dining + More?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Balboa Beach Home w/ Outdoor Space, Walk to Water, Dining + More located?
Located in Balboa Island, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Pavilion and Balboa Pier. Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We thought this house was adorable with a lot of space. The house had plenty of dishes and pans for cooking. Balboa island is so cute with plenty to do. We especially liked riding the ferry to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer V.
15 June 2025
Amazing location
We loved this house and location. The house had plenty of space for our family.
It was great to have enough dishes and pans for cooking.
Balboa island is adorable with plenty to do. We liked that we could ride the ferry to the beach.
Great location, large house with nice amenities. We really enjoyed the location and being able to walk all over Balboa Island and enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Hello Mary,
We are so glad you were able to enjoy this holiday season with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We hope you make this vacation a tradition and we see you next year.
- SeaBreeze
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Evelyn E.
9 June 2024
Beach vacation
Great location. Great customer service and great follow up on inquiries and/ or concerns. House provided everything a family needs for a beach vacation. Will like to make it a yearly vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Bobby R.
27 Sept 2024
Awesome location
The house is older and the furniture is dated but the kitchen and bathrooms were nice. You can’t beat the location and that it has parking is the cherry on top of this ice cream sundae. Overall it was a nice place to stay I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
14 Oct 2016
A+ vacation
My stay was all I had hoped it would be and more!! The management company was the best and give us first class personal attention! We were within walking distance to the beaches and enjoyed many of the wonderful restaurants in the area! I'm already planning to book here for our next stay, we had a marvelous time!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
20 July 2016
Well suited family home
This Balboa Island home perfectly met our multigenerational family desires. We strolled the island, visited the nearby toddler friendly public beach, walked to the shopping, and rode the ferry to the peninsula and beaches. A loved family vacation retreat!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Frances C.
29 Mar 2024
Coral Ave
Very well equipped rental Great to have 3 bathrooms. Beds very comfortable. Convenient for everything on Balboa Island.
Good home. Fireplace didn't work but the weather was nice for January so no big deal. Plenty of amenities for a large or small family. Great location.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rene S.
14 Oct 2024
Wonderful Experience
Location of the house was perfect. Short walk to all the shops and restaurants. Garage parking a big plus! The home had all we needed and more. Enjoyed sitting on the front patio. Friendly neighborhood. Would rent this home again.
I had a major back surgery and this place was perfect. It was home away from home
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
4 Feb 2016
Absolutely Gorgeous
This rental was absolutely gorgeous and won our hearts from the moment we walked in. Such a cute cabin at the beach, my husband and I felt right at home the whole stay. We were even able to walk to Balboa Bay each night and take in the sunset. Couldn’t have asked for a more accommodating stay, we were very surprised and very pleased.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peter G.
9 Dec 2023
Charming cottage with plenty of room
Great location, a short walk to the restaurants and shops on Marine Ave. Convenient to the ferry as well. Nice kitchen. Upstairs bedrooms in the addition are huge! Garage made parking a breeze. The bikes and beach gear came in handy!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Norma J C.
16 Mar 2022
Spacious
4 bedroom, 3 bath and renovated kitchen
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Victoria A.
8 Apr 2024
Cozy and beautiful
We loved the beautiful pine panelling throughout the downstairs and the dutch door. Everything we could need for kids and adults was at our fingertips
A beautiful quiet and friendly neighborhood within a few steps to ruby st beach. We had a wonderful time! Thank you
Archival
10/10 Excellent
vickimazur6@gmail.com M.
3 Feb 2017
Vicki Mazur
Balboa Island is an amazing place to visit. This house was an excellent place to stay It was very clean and nicely furnished. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was very modern and convenient We were a group of 6 ladies and it worked very well for us. I would definitely recommend this to anyone
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Thank you for your great review Vicki! We're so happy to hear that you had a wonderful stay, please come back and stay with us anytime!
Wonderful time.
Just wish had been stocked with a little more such as tissues, dish towels. Otherwise perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Were glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! As a company that strives to provide an excellent experience for our guests we appreciate your feedback. We will be working with our housekeeping department to ensure this property is socked with enough amenities before each guests arrival.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth W.
29 Nov 2018
A substitute home
Our family stayed in a lovely little home on Balboa island, very close to the Main Street, and even closer to the water. It comfortably housed my family of 8, as well as a baby and a 4 year old. We were very pleased with the accommodations, size, and comfortable style of this home and we would recommend this site to any of our friends who are thinking of doing the same with their families! Thank you for a memorable vacation and a lovely Thanksgiving!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Dear Elizabeth,
We appreciate your great review! We’re glad you had a wonderful stay with us and are looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
27 Feb 2016
Great location, nice updates
My sister's family and my family just returned from spending the week at this house and
are missing it already! The home is comfortable with a big open living/dining room and a nice
patio out front. The pictures give you a good idea of the interior. The management has done a great job updating where it's most important the kitchen and bathrooms. The house has bikes, beach toys, a W/D everything you need.
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