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Lovely Balboa Island 5 Bedroom Duplex: 118

Holiday home in Newport Beach with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • 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)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Balboa Island 5 Bedroom Duplex: 118

Summary:

This quaint Balboa Island charmer, is just a quick walk away from the waterfront.



The Space:

This lovely 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom duplex on Balboa Island, just a quick walk away from the waterfront, is a perfect place for your next family vacation.



This beautiful cottage with a white picket fence gate, has wonderful patios with ample seating and gas BBQ's for you and your family to enjoy. Both units have open concept living spaces, with dining areas, family rooms that include flat screen Smart TV's, and Wi-Fi that covers the whole property. Each unit has a fully equipped galley-style kitchen and the ground floor units both have a laundry room with full sized washers and dryers.



Both the front and back units have a master bedroom with a queen bed, a second bedroom with a triple twin bunk bed, and an additional king bed in the lower back studio unit. Both units also have queen pull out beds in the couches in each living room.



Just a short ferry ride away you can explore the beaches, go surfing nearby, check out the Fun Zone, and grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants. The walkability of the property is excellent, and the premises is a close stroll away from the Marine Ave. shops and restaurants that make Balboa Island a worldwide vacation destination.



STLP# 12691/12690



Guest Access:

The entire property.



The Neighborhood:

This unit is located on Balboa Island. A small residential island located in the heart of Newport Harbor. The walkability of the property is excellent, and the premises is a close stroll away from the Marine Ave. shops and restaurants that make Balboa Island a worldwide vacation destination. On the Balboa Peninsula, 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 restaurants. The walkability of the property is excellent, and the premises is a close stroll away from the Marine Ave. shops and restaurants that make Balboa Island a worldwide vacation destination.



Getting Around:

Explore the beach on the Balboa Peninsula via the ferry off Agate Ave. The Balboa Village and Balboa Pier are also a short ferry ride away. Rent a bike, jet ski, stand up paddle board, or kayak. Whale watching, and deep-sea fishing trips are running daily with many boats that leave the Balboa Pavilion during all times of the day.



Other Things to Note:

*This is a duplex style property. This listing is for both units combined, giving you 5 bedrooms total.

*There is minor construction happening next door.



- 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
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 SLP12691

About the area

Newport Beach

Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, is home to this holiday home. 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. Balboa Fun Zone and Orange County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Balboa Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Balboa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fashion Island - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 21 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Balboa Island 5 Bedroom Duplex: 118 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Balboa Island 5 Bedroom Duplex: 118?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Balboa Island 5 Bedroom Duplex: 118?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Balboa Island 5 Bedroom Duplex: 118 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 Mother’s Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosie K.

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

Excellent Rental Property

We love Balboa Island, and this property did not disappoint. We rented both units for our large group and it worked out just great. Plenty of space, close enough to the ferry and bay but quiet and secluded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented the entire property for our family vacation celebrating our 50th Anniversary and birthday milestones with our kids and grandchildren. The kids had a great time using paddle boards, kayaking and sailing in our little Sabot…always enjoy taking the smaller kids to the Fun Zone crossing on the Ferry….a must. It was plenty of room and well stocked for the 13 of us!! The staff and communication at Newport Beach Realty was awesome and we’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanine J.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Buildings not maintained. Safety issues! Found dead roaches thru the home!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

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

Great stay

Property was a great fit for our family. Three separate sleeping areas was perfect for our extended family. Kitchen worked out well, and the location was close to all that we wanted to do and see. Thanks so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

We rented both the cottage and the bungalow and it worked out great for our family!

We had a great experience renting the cottage & bungalow. It allowed for privacy when wanted and then a space to all come together. Location was perfect to walk the island, grab the ferry & enjoy the Holiday Lights!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Great location

Great location- easy to get to ferry,. We used our bikes to get around since the streets gets busy and we had no problem parking by the unit when we arrived. Set up was perfect for our large group using both units.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Great Family Spot!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: First time staying at 118 Emerald, we all loved it!Nice to have family all in one house. Both of the units were perfect!Great LocationProperty management was very helpful, had an issue with shower/sink not draining, they had someone out the next day. Thanks!!

4/10 Poor

Cecilia E.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Very disappointing! Unclean and in disrepair.

Within the first 2 hours of our stay had major issues, stairs to apartment in upper section rotting out and unsafe, broken glass ornament left on patio table, and broken toilet seat. Then more to come. Tried to scramble eggs but fry pans had black pieces on them that got in the eggs so threw them away. Keurig for coffee didn’t work and shower curtain was moldy and my children were afraid to bathe kids. Oh and the leg fell off the couch so child fell down when couch fell. Thankfully she was not hurt. Closing door and trim above fell off. The property managers were responsive and fixed toilet seat and couch and trim and brought new Keurig, pans, shower curtain and blankets. The ceiling in kitchen had food spattered on it and floors were not very clean. The whole place needed to be inspected and shut down for repairs and cleaning. I have rented so many times from VRBO and never have I had so bad a place to stay in and paid so much. The tub upstairs had been lpainted and chips of paint were coming off in patches.The recycle can outback was 3/4 full so had no room to put ours in it. Also the garbage was not taken out in a timely manner.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Sasha B., Texas, USA

Great for retreat with privacy for family groups

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: We rented the entire space for our family vacation. This was ideal for three separate groups. None of the spaces are open to the others - so it is not ideal if you are looking for kids to move from one apartment to another as all entrances are outside to each space. But is perfect when everyone needs a private space or a break! This location is a VERY short walk to the ferry which is wonderful if you are heading to the beach and the fun zone - which we did quite frequently during our stay. Spaces were all adorably decorated with plenty of pillows, sheets, towels, etc. The only issue we really had while staying was that the bathrooms are very small - we had two bigger guys with us and the space for the toilets is quite snug if you are taller or have broad shoulders!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

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