Balboa Bay Front Bungalow, The "Jewel" of the Peninsula

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Classic Craftsman Style right on the bayfront

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Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Newport Beach, CA

Balboa Pier
‪12 min walk‬
Newport Pier
‪5 min drive‬
Fashion Island
‪9 min drive‬
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Front bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Middle bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Back porch

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

About this property

Bayfront Classic Craftsman home. "My favorite house" is the comment of passers by. Completely renovated with all the charm intact. Enjoy a beautiful harbor view from the large comfortable covered front porch. This porch will quickly become your favorite place to enjoy watching beautiful sailboats and yachts, relaxing with a good book or just taking a snooze. From this spot you have a view of Balboa Island, Collins Island, Harbor Island and Bay Island. The beach is great for swimming,playing in the sand,or relaxing. No matter what time of year get the best of Newport Beach in this home. Easy walk to town, ocean, Balboa Island, and all the attractions of the Peninsula. 8 bicycles and 2 kayaks are there for your enjoyment as well as beach chairs, umbrellas and sand toys. The home has a great open floor plan and includes TV/DVD players. The newly remodeled kitchen has plenty of counter space and a professional Viking gas range for your gourmet meals. A large outdoor shower is great for cleaning up after a day at the beach! Sleeps 6.

Keywords: beach, bay, bayfront, family, beach front, bay front, clean, restored, friendly, waterfront, water, porch, views

Property manager

Terri

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Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Maximum of 8 additional guests daily.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking or vaping on the property at any time

Maximum of 8 visitors per day unless previously approved by owner. No parties of any kind unless approved by owner.

In consideration of our local neighbors, please only use 2 umbrellas or 1 easy up to allow room for others on the beach.

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

Note from host: Maximum of 8 additional guests daily.

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 deadlock

Property Registration Number SLP11842

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Peninsula, 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 natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Orange County Great Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bren Events Center, or consider a night out at The Observatory. 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

Balboa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Balboa Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Newport Pier - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Fashion Island - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
Corona del Mar State Beach - 22 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

Orange Station - 23 min drive
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Ruby's Diner - ‬13 min walk
‪Cabo Cantina - ‬10 min walk
‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
‪SOL Mexican Cocina - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Balboa Bay Front Bungalow, The "Jewel" of the Peninsula pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Balboa Bay Front Bungalow, The "Jewel" of the Peninsula?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balboa Bay Front Bungalow, The "Jewel" of the Peninsula?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Balboa Bay Front Bungalow, The "Jewel" of the Peninsula located?

Nestled on the beach, this Balboa Peninsula holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach. Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and Balboa Fun Zone are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

26 March 2025

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

Amazing Stay

This house was perfect for our family vacation. Everything was clean and the location can’t be beat. Terri was very kind and helpful. We will definitely be returning!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

J S.

1 January 2025

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

New Year’s stay

Great location, great property, unbelievably well stocked! This home is a gem!!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S., Turlock, Ca

29 December 2023

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

A lovely location for a memorable Christmas

We were so happy that we chose this location to meet our extended family at to enjoy a cozy little Christmas on the harbor. The house is so very well stocked with everything you could possibly need and the area is very safe and secure. Host was available and responsive, we would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris G., Sacramento, CA

4 September 2023

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

Fully equipped, wonderful host

The home had everything that we needed and the host is very communicative. She had touches like flowers and a food basket. The home has beautiful views from the front window & porch where we spent most of our time eating and playing games, drinking morning coffee and chatting.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

23 August 2023

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

Best location in Newport Beach

The beautiful and well-apportioned family home has a perfect location. Not only is it steps to the ocean and activities - the bay front beach, steps from the porch, is maybe the nicest in town. Lovely place for a family vacation.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Torild S.

7 August 2023

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

Perfect Beach Front Home

Best VRBO I have stayed in. Fresh flowers on the table and a welcome basket. Absolutely perfect location. Very clean. The owner was very easy to communicate with. Highly recommend this home.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

3 August 2023

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

Wonderful

Love everything about our stay at this wonderful home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

29 September 2022

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

Best we have stayed at

Friendly owner Very clean Has everything that you need including bikes, kayaks, and, sand toys for the kids You don’t need to bring anything except food

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Allen C.

26 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Decent, but not worth the cost.

Home is located right on the sand, which is convenient for our little kids. It’s a very small section of beach, and turned out to be quite popular. Every day people would come super early and setup their tents and chairs, leaving very little room for us to hang out. On top of that, there are no signs about the razor clams along the shore line. We weren’t on the beach for 30 minutes our first day before our 5 year old sliced her foot on one, ending up in the ER with 6 stitches. Beach looks nice, but is deceiving. Lastly, and most disappointing: the trip was originally going to be my wife with our kids and her friend with her kids. My buddy and I decided to ditch work and tag along with our families for 2 of the 7 days they’d be there. The home owner contacted me for having too many people in the house. Totally understandable. We were more than willing to work with her or leave. However, she said we owed her a couple grand for being over occupied! I told her my buddy and I would just leave, and she said no, either pay the $,$$$ or we all had to leave. She strong armed us into an extra $,$$$. Absolutely ridiculous. She knew we had no where else to go and that we’d have to pay. Beware of this deceitful home owner.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

18 July 2022

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

Another wonderful stay!

Such a wonderful week. We really enjoyed our time here with family. Thanks again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathryn w.

8 June 2022

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

pleasant state

great beach bungalow

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan V.

29 May 2022

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

Perfect place

We absolutely loved this house and location! It was impeccably clean, including the outdoor shower and porch. It is a beautiful, well maintained home with lots of charm but no sacrifice in comfort. The beds/linens were all very comfortable. It’s very well stocked with beach essentials, kitchen supplies, etc. The house is right on the bay which was beautiful, and also less than a 5 min walk to the ocean beach (you can see the ocean beach from the driveway). Perfect place for us with 2 little kids, and would be just as perfect with all adults. Terri was great to work with, very available if we needed anything. Basically, can’t say enough good things, we will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harper M.

25 April 2022

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

Loved it!

We had the best time with our family at this house. Location, house. It was all fantastic.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

9 April 2022

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

Great family trip

Our family of 5 (3 kids 7 and under) had a blast. Great location and great experience. The house had everything we needed. Pack light and enjoy.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M., Denver

31 March 2022

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

The Perfect Stay!

Just can't say enough good things about this beautiful home! Terri graciously welcomed us and walked our family through her historic cottage. The home is pristine, gleamingly clean, well stocked and had all the "toys" we could have hoped for. The beds are so comfortable and the front porch can't be beat for evening meals, happy hour or just great people (or yacht) watching! Loved the easy location, parking and access. Can't wait to visit again! Thank you, Terri!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

28 March 2022

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

Beautiful home, lovely location

Our family enjoyed being right on the beach on the bayside, perfect for our 4 and 5 year olds to dig and splash. Beautiful and well-stocked home, probably the best rental we’ve ever stayed in. Made good use of the kayaks, beach toys, and bikes. Would stay again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

20 March 2022

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

My Birthday!

This Was the perfect location for my birthday celebration with the girls. Close to everything! The home is adorable and was stocked with everything we needed. Terry was very helpful and accommodating. I will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna K., Houston, TX

19 March 2022

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful week stay here in March. The house is perfectly situated for families and and near everything.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

16 March 2022

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

March trip

With several prior visits to Terri’s home, we look forward to the next time. Thanks again Terri!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., El Cajon

20 February 2022

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

Special home/ special place

This home was wonderful. The same family has owned it since 1941. It was very homey, comfortable, on the quiet and less windy side of the bay, Viking stove & oven, all cooking pots and pans well-stocked, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, heater worked great. Sitting on the porch or at the window overlooking the bay was in itself a lot of fun.... walkers and a lot of dogs. We enjoyed every moment of our stay. Terri was GREAT-- very communicative, warm, welcoming. Lots of fun and relaxation for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittney B., Queen Creek, AZ

9 January 2022

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

Perfect getaway

We needed to reset and relax after a hectic holiday season… this place answered perfectly. We had such great time at this adorable home. Walking distance to anything and everything you would need. Terri was great with communication and making sure we had everything we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wally G.

26 December 2021

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

It’s great

It was as advertised

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

16 November 2021

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

Another great week

Being my third stay here, I knew I would enjoy a relaxing stay in a fine home. Thank you again Terri!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

1 September 2021

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

Perfect!

I have admired and been intrigued by this house when visiting the Balboa Peninsula for over thirty years, and it was a delight to finally be able to stay there! It is a beautiful home in the ideal location: the perfect spot on the bay with a spectacular view, and a short two block walk to the ocean. The thoughtful updates are completely in keeping with the home's Craftsman charm, while adding to its comfort and convenience. Having bikes, kayaks, and sand toys provided is wonderful for streamlining packing, and we used them constantly. Terri is a friendly and helpful host, and couldn't have been more responsive. It's apparent in every detail that this special home is cherished by the family to whom it's belonged for several generations, and we are grateful that they share it with other families. We had a wonderful time, and can't wait to come back again - thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

18 August 2021

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

Wonderful week!

We’ve stayed in this wonderful home before. Such friendly and helpful owners and we always enjoy our week. Thanks so much for another memory making week.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Terri

This was my family's 'beach house'.
I spent summers and weekends here growing up. It is a 'family oriented home'.

Why they chose this property

Immaculate; perfect location on the bay beach where children can play all day. A perfect place for a VACATION. Park your car in the garage and enjoy the view. We are located between Los Angeles, Hollywood and San Diego, all of which have world renowned attractions.

What makes this property unique

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. The home is located right on the bay with views of Harbor Island, Bay Ialand, Balboa Island as well as the San Gabriel Mountains. The ocean beach is an easy walk just 2 blocks away. The covered front porch is a perfect place to watch the ever changing panorama on the bay.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Front bedroom

Master bedroom

Middle bedroom

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Back porch

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property