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Charming home on Balboa Island!

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Balboa Island, CA
  • Newport Beach Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fashion Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Newport Beach

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Balboa Island vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pavilion. Balboa Pier and Newport Dune are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Newport Beach Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Balboa Pier - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 9 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 13 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming home on Balboa Island!

Balboa Island is an absolute jewel in the middle of Newport Bay. There is a 1.6 mile walkway around the perimeter and a charming 2 block main street with unique shops and fine and casual dining, literally around the corner! My cottage is very inviting. Features a courtyard with outdoor fireplace. It is one bedroom with two bathrooms and a separate sleeping area off of the living room. Perfect for two or a small family. It is possible to sleep one additional person on the twin bed size couch. Centrally located between Los Angeles and San Diego. Great for day trips.

The neighborhood is very relaxed. This is a popular destination so there is a fair amount of activity which makes the courtyard a welcome retreat. My home is one street away from the main street. It is so very quaint! There is a big mixture of old beach houses and new upscale construction. It is a wealthy area with down-to-earth residents.


SLP11888

Keywords: House, single story, wheelchair accessible, outdoor patio/fireplace

Property manager

Jill Adams

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Small family/friends gatherings are OK.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. Note from host: Small family/friends gatherings are OK. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number SLP57364

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Charming home on Balboa Island! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Ideal location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
Perfect location and loved the house. Wonderful time staying there :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert N., New Orleans, LA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great owner. Great location.
My family stayed down the street and I rented this property for my daughter's nurses. The nurses were very happy with the cottage and the owner was super helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Instant Vacation Vibes
The cottage gives out vacation vibes from the minute you enter the courtyard. Location can’t be beat- park your car and walk everywhere. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, literally steps away from restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries. Felt like a time machine taking you to the coastal vacation of the 1960s:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best!!!
We have been visiting Balboa Island yearly for 16 years, this was one of our favorite places. Quiet and peaceful. Easy walk to town and the bay. Home was very comfortable, clean and well appointed. In case you can’t tell, we loved everything about this property. Plan to return again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place to Be At.
Great, well stocked and very fine location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay on Balboa Island
Such a comfortable home base for our stay in Balboa Island/ Newport Beach! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D., East Wenatchee

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, great hostes.
Stayed in this unit a number of times. Will be back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home a block from the main street.
Wonderful home close to everything. Jill was friendly and responsive to all our needs. Can't wait to come back! Love Balboa island!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Lovely Quiet Cottage on Beautiful Balboa Island
Jill is a wonderful host: available, attentive and helpful! The cottage is in a great location on Balboa Island, close to the main street with restaurants, shops, Balboa Bars and Frozen Bananas :-). It was great fun to be on the Island when the Newport Beach Boat Parade was happening each evening; we loved strolling around the Island to watch the boats and see all the beautiful homes decorated for Christmas. A lovely stay in a lovely place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce W., Pagosa Springs

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Location
Really enjoyed the property, only one block from town center, but still quiet and private. Comfortable and stocked with everything you need. Parking was provided which really made a difference. Highly Recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfred S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Balboa Island Hideaway
This is the second time we have stayed at Jill’s apartment. The location is perfect. The apartment is spacious and well equipped. Jill is a wonderful, and helpful host. We were able to park right outside the home, which is a real plus since parking is very difficult on Balboa Island. Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming retreat...
The property was old school, comfortable and charming. My only suggestion is that the next door neighbor please turn off the very bright outdoor light she has on right outside the bedroom window which floods the bedroom with light all night despite the black out shade and prevents sleep. Or perhaps she could install a motion detector light which would easily solve the issue. Other then that it's a lovely and private abode.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kotomi m.

Liked: Cleanliness
July stay at 224 Onyx
What a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The home was well supplied, had a comfortable and inviting living area, good beds, good showers. No air conditioning, but the fans did the trick. We would definitely recommend this property and are looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm and comfortable
We really loved the comfortable open plan living space and peaceful vibe at Jill’s place-the perfect respite during a busy family vacation. Our group spread across two houses, and Jill’s was the place to catch your breath in the quiet hidden courtyard or do food prep unbothered in the very well-stocked kitchen. Easy check in and accommodating host. We had a wonderful visit!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 4th
Great location, excellent host! Would definitely book it again! Thanks Jill!🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and welcoming
Jill was thoughtful and welcoming. It was my wife’s birthday and Jill was kind enough to leave her a note and a ballon. Such a wonderful touch. The property was just as described. The location was perfect and easily accessible to all of the local restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a great location
We had a wonderful stay at this property. It is very quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of the main street, but close so that you can walk for your coffee, groceries and food. The beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed visiting and relaxing in the living area and were able to cook just about anything in the well-stocked kitchen. We would definitely like to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R., Center Township, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & Beautiful home
Worth every penny. Local to all the shops private, and comforable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay on the island
Jill’s property was in a great location- so close to all the restaurants on Balboa Island. The house was very cute and nestled back from the street which was great for privacy and quiet. The little courtyard was perfect for an evening drink and we even had a friendly visit from a neighbors cat a couple of times, who was adorable. Jill was so friendly and kind! We really enjoyed our stay and would come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina Y., Nine Mile Falls, Wa. 99026

Liked: Cleanliness
Balboa Island was a cute place to stay
Everything was great. Just as it was described on the site. Easy check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Squiky clean & absolutely beautiful
We loved staying at this cozy hidden jewel! The house is well stocked with all the essentials and very homey. My husband and I will definitely add this to our list of favorites.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terence C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place on Balboa Island
Great place to stay - convenient to the main street, quiet, and a very easy place to call "home away from home" This is a return visit to this delightful accommodation,
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023