Apartment

The charming Balboa Island Bayfront Beach House

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Living area
Marina
Property grounds
Living area
Neighbors deck not included with rental.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Fashion Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Newport Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1 - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1 - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1 - Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1 - Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The charming Balboa Island Bayfront Beach House

Located on the most desirable bay front street on Balboa Island and completely renovated in 2017 and refreshed every year, offers sweeping views of Newport Harbor, sunsets and the iconic Pavilion. Enjoy the ever changing boating scene from the front row vantage point! The home consists of two exquisitely designed rental units, rented separately , each with A/C, a gas barbecue, washer/dryer, 1 car garage and just minutes to the Island Ferry and Peninsula Fun Zone.

The Upper Unit of the up and down duplex has a panoramic view deck overlooking the harbor, ideal for outdoor dining. The living room has two charming day beds with storage which can be used by younger guests for sleeping, as well as a gas fireplace. The adjacent open kitchen features a 6 burner stainless gas range with dual ovens, honed Black Absolute granite counters and a spacious single basin sink. The master bedroom with king bed has an en suite bath with lovely white marble counters with dual vanities. There is a second bedroom with a king bed and en suite bath which also serves as a guest bathroom for visitors, as well as a third bedroom with king bed and en suite bath. Very chic, light and bright decor with ceiling fans throughout.

Property manager

Bruce Miller
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
The City of Newport Beach is now requiring us to submit the automobile license plate number to each guest reservation in the Vrbo email confirmation.

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number SLP12919

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this apartment is near theme parks and on the beach. Newport Pier and Pelican Hill Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity 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. Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and Balboa Fun Zone are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Balboa Beach - 10 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 14 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The charming Balboa Island Bayfront Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The charming Balboa Island Bayfront Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The charming Balboa Island Bayfront Beach House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The charming Balboa Island Bayfront Beach House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Balboa Island apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, Balboa Beach and Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Balboa Pier and Balboa Fun Zone 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. 126 out of 128 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorena Y.

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

Balboa Island

Always a wonderful time! Love the place & location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Great stay

Was a wonderful stay. Super easy. Great location. Hoping to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

NANCY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

A Fabulous Christmas

Julia is fantastic to work with and makes everything very smooth! You know she’s available if something comes up and is very patient answering questions at check-in. Check out is very easy. Property is beautiful. Island is a little crowded at Christmas but definitely a Wonderland of lights! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

TED J.

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

October 2024

An excellent property - well furnished, well located, with good communications with the owners' representative.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

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

Bay front

This is our 5th year at this property and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

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

no better place to be

This was our 5th year at this beautiful property. It never disappoints. Clean, comfortable and the location is perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan C.

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

Another year in the books

This was our second year in a row staying at the house towards the end of summer and it was so lovely once again. The house is in an amazing location and we love looking at the boats on the water. Incredibly clean, equipped with everything you'd need, and overall just a smooth and great experience. Will definitely be renting it again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Amazing location and house!

Love this location, house and vibe. Perfection.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena Y.

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

Balboa Island

Amazing view & very comfortable!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Incredible Property

This is by far the best VRBO that we have stayed in. The house is incredible, clean, perfect location and breathtaking views. Laura is fantastic and responsive. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna B.

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

Beautiful stay

We truly enjoyed our stay. The location is fantastic and the house is overall beautiful. There were a few issues I would like to share with the owners though. This is a luxury rental and details matter. Many of the glasses in the cabinets were very dirty. Champagne mostly. We had to wash them all for our stay. Also, the beach towels had been hanging there for a very long time as they were hard and framed with the hook when you took them off. Those should be washed between every rental. Many of the bathroom towels were also on hooks. Due to the beach towels, I was not confident they had been cleaned. The fireplace also didn’t work during our stay, but they came to fix it fairly quickly. A few of the wall lamps also didn’t work. Assuming the bulbs haven’t been replaced. You may also want to get some better knifes. We had filets and struggled with the knives provided. Lastly, the couch cushion outside needs to be replaced or refilled. Again, the house is lovely and Julie was awesome. You just have to tighten up the cleaning and maintenance process a bit. Thanks again for the wonderful week! We will most likely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chalisa B.

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

Fun at Balboa

We love this property! The property manager, Julie is awesome and fantastic to work with. Always super helpful and communicative. The property is well kept and beautiful. We are coming back next year and hope to for more years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

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

Great Trip

We booked the upper and downstairs units for our family vacation. It was a beautiful property that met all of our needs on our favorite Balboa Island. Wonderful property, wonderful trip.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Five stars start to finish! :)

Communication before arrival communication was fantastic, and hard to believe it was possible, but the unit is even more beautiful than the pictures show, with a location that you can’t beat! The unit was absolutely immaculate and stocked perfectly. Also, top it all off, the property manager was amazing! We hope to come back again and again and again! Thank you for a wonderful getaway!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ted k.

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

As advertised

Great all the way around. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

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

Charming

Really charming. Great views and location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

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

Another fantastic stay

We have stayed at this house multiple times and it is always a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

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

Spring break

Beautiful unit.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

wiebke s.

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

What a blissful Spot!

This Home is just amazing in the Most desirable spot on Balboa Island! A lot of sun light, sunsets, Boats to watch, and the home ist so wonderful furnitched and decorated, that you just do not want to leave at all!! Thanks for Sharing this Beauty with us - we will Come back - for sure!!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Excellent stay

Great place on Balboa!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip V.

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

Very clean new property on the water

Great property very well stocked all new high quality everything !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill G., University Place, Washington

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

Wonderful family time

We enjoy the comfort of this beautiful home. The kitchen is well-stocked and the amenities are just what is needed. Great location and the wonderful deck are enjoyed by all.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

TED J.

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

A special place

Great pre-arrival help from Julie. Great weather. An excellent location and property.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bruce Miller

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests