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Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed!

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Bright and cheery, this unit's open floor plan makes it easy to unwind after a day of exploring Newport.
For morning coffee and sunset cookouts, the deck is the perfect spot to enjoy the bayside breezes.
The main living area includes a couch, cable TV, dining table with seating for four, and a direct bay view.
Guests are greeted by a Dutch door to catch the gentle breezes off the bay, and will love the crisp white bead board and planking throughout this 1 bedroom home.
This rear upstairs unit of this bayfront home is the perfect spot to experience the charm of Balboa Island in Newport Beach.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed!

Permit #SLP13813
Ask about our special winter rates for month-long bookings!
Quiet Balboa Island Location

Our welcoming rear upstairs bay view unit is indeed the perfect place for a single, couple, or small family to experience Balboa Island in Newport Beach firsthand. Even though the furnishings are updated, this year-round vacation home still retains its original beach cottage charm. Guests are greeted by a friendly and practical Dutch door to catch the gentle breezes off the bay, and they will love the crisp white bead board and planking that enhance the bayside ambiance of this one-bedroom home. Enjoy the following amenities:

LIVING/DINING AREA:
- Fold out sofabed
- Cable TV
- Dining table with seating for 4 guests
- Open floor plan
- Large picture window provides a lovely bay view

KITCHEN:
- Fully stocked w/ cookware, dinnerware, utensils and appliances for meal preparation (but no dishwasher)
- Guests must supply their own food, drinks (including coffee), spices, condiments, and paper goods (napkins, plastic wrap, etc.)

BEDROOM: 
 - Queen bed
 - large walk-in closet

EXTRA SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: 
- Fold out sofa in the living area opens to a full size bed (best for 2 small children or 1 adult)
- A trifold twin floor mat (best suited for children) or twin rollaway bed can be rented to provide additional sleeping arrangements, when needed, within the unit's maximum occupancy. Please contact our office in advance to allow for delivery on your arrival date

BATHROOM:
Step-in shower

LINENS:
All bed/bath/kitchen/beach linens for the maximum number of guests are provided as part of the cleaning/linen fee and are attractively installed.

OUTDOOR LIVING: 
- Comfortable bay view deck with table, chairs and electric barbecue
- Front row seats to the famous Christmas Boat Parade!
- Quiet Balboa Island neighborhood
- Bayfront walkway that circumnavigates the entire Island

ALSO INCLUDED:
 - Wifi; hair dryer; iron/ironing board; 2 low-profile beach chairs; floor fans; heating
 - starter supplies: liquid hand soap; dish soap; dishwasher caps; sponge; kitchen trash bags; 2-4 rolls toilet paper; 1 paper towel roll (guests must supply additional amounts, along with their own personal toiletries/shampoo/conditioner)

DUE TO THE TYPICALLY MODERATE COASTAL CLIMATE, THIS HOUSE - LIKE MOST IN THE AREA - DOES NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING. 

PARKING:
No designated parking. General neighborhood street parking in area (metered and unmetered). 

LAUNDRY:
No laundry facilities for this rear upstairs unit

ALSO:
The gorgeous bayfront main house of this property (4 bedrooms/4 baths) can also be booked simultaneously, when available, to accommodate larger family groups on the entire property. Includes garage parking, laundry. See separate listing or contact our office for more information.

RECREATIONAL GEAR:
Additional beach gear or recreational equipment is available for rent from the management at very reasonable rates for our guests: large ice chests; plus Pack n Play portable cribs, portable high chairs, jogger strollers, wagons; twin rollaway beds, etc. Contact us for more information!

CITY TAX:
A 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is included in all booking totals, (for reservations less than 30 nights) as mandated by the City of Newport Beach.

SECURITY EQUIPMENT:
This property may use surveillance cameras and/or recording devices in outdoor spaces, and/or entrances to the property, as well as noise monitoring equipment such as decibel readers, to protect the property, guests, and ensuring compliance with local ordinances.

Check-in Time:     3 p.m. on the arrival date
Check-out Time: 10 a.m. on the departure date

Property manager

Beachview Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Beach view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this apartment is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and Balboa Fun Zone are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Fashion Island - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Newport Dune - 8 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Balboa Beach - 10 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Orange 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 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed! located?

Located in Balboa Island, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pavilion. Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Bright and cheery

We enjoyed our stay here. It is a perfect place for a couple. We will be back!
Stayed 90 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami D.

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

Great stay on Balboa Island!

Clean & quiet apartment with a view of the water! Would stay here again …
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai M.

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

Bright and clean and views of bay!

This stay was perfect! Walk to downtown, clean and bright and steps from the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Childhood revisited.

Having spent time on Balboa Island as a child, it was fun to spend a few days revisiting the island. The price, location and overall experience were good. If you’re looking for a small, quiet apartment with views looking east then I recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather R.

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

Glamping at its finest

Its small...its old...its in need of updating...but you simply can't beat the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

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

Peaceful!

This was a lovely clean and well organized apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great view and location

Great way to spend the 4th on the island! Owners in front house very kind! Thanks for sharing your gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margrethe M.

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

What the Doctor Ordered

We stayed for 9 days. The location was great for morning walks around the island, enough space for two to relax and unwind. Nice and bright, just like the photos, and a lovely view of the bay. All the amenities except for a washer/dryer but we have family nearby so it wasn’t a problem. Even parking wasn’t a concern. The bed was great too. It was a little cool so we had to turn the heat on to take the chill out of the morning but everything worked as it should. All in all, simply delightful and we didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

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

Perfect couple retreat

Fantastic view of the bay from the patio. Excellent location on the island for a walk or biking. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M., Gold Coast, Queensland Australia

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

Great Apartment in Quiet Location with water views

The rental process was very thorough and through an agency and not direct with the owner on VRBO. The apartment was in a great location at the quiet end of the island. An easy 5-8 min walk to the mini Mart and ferry and about 20 mins walk to downtown Balboa..The rental agency were very communicative and easy to deal with. Everything was as described and there is a decent amount of space for a 1 bed apartment. It's an older property but very clean, well maintained and very well fitted out.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

exactly as listed

Great location, beautiful bay view, exactly as listed! Very comfortable!

6/10 Okay

Debra N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Location was fantastic! We rented on Balboa Island for the Boat Parade and all we had to do was walk down the stairs and sit on the sand! The view from the deck was great too! The property could use some attention. Our first impression wasn't good......it smelled horrible when we walked in.....old and musty! We had to leave the windows open to be able to deal with it. Not that clean, all vents were fifty, outdated most everything, old tile in kitchen and bathroom, toilet seat much have been purchased 20 years ago. TV wouldn't turn on so we called, and someone came out, couldn't fix it and left us a tiny tv and said they would be back to replace it and never heard back. 2 of the 4 beach chairs were ripped and need to be thrown away, the sofa tilts forward and is very uncomfortable. We made the best of it, and will be back to the Island, but not going to stay in this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

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

Great location on Balboa Island

This is the second time we've stayed at this charming little place. It's so fun to be just a matter of steps from the bay front and water. We enjoyed it and were sorry to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Max W., Vancouver

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Balboa

A little run down
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Wonderful trip

Perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

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

Private gem with spectacular view

Very comfortable and practical, in a unique location. It was a privilege to be able to walk to shops along the water
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina M., Chino, CA

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

Summer Getaway

The property was prefect for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

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

Great Christmas vacation

Great Christmas vacation. Apartment was perfect for that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Balboa Island

Great location and great water view for a back unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meika H.

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

Loved our time!

Great location! Outdated kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad T.

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

An easy little apartment

It really is an easy little one bedroom. Not perfect, but bright and airy and simple for a couple. The place has all you need for a short stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Hunter B.

Excellent stay!

Excellent location, exceptional host, and perfect spot for the weekend or longer! Thank you for a great stay! The location was exceptional and the customer service by BVR was even better.
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10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

We'll be back

This is a comfy rental in a great spot on Balboa Island. We loved the location, the cool ocean breeze and the nicely furnished upstairs apartment. Would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Denise E.

Very tranquil

Best place to stay on the island! Very tranquil, well lit and super clean.

About the host

Hosted by Beachview Rentals

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Beachview Realty is a family owned and operated real estate & property management company, located in Newport Beach, CA.

We manage our properties with great care and attention, maintaining the highest standards in customer service, property maintenance, cleanliness and furnishings; and upholding a lasting reputation with loyal clientele and new tenant bookings.

Our office is open 7 days a week to answer any questions you may have prior to your arrival, as well as ensuring your stay is comfortable.

To experience this paradise to the fullest, we offer Beach Cruiser Bicycle rentals, as well as Water Sport equipment with free delivery and pick-up to your vacation unit.

We invite you to experience a Beachview vacation rental. There is truly no better way to stay in Newport Beach, CA.

What makes this property unique

Looking for a great option to mix business with pleasure on your next executive trip? Look no further. We've got the perfectly simple place for executives, singles, couples, or a small family to experience everything Balboa Island has to offer - and all within walking or biking distance. 

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests