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"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning

"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" (10% Weekly Discount) Beach and Bay are a block away. "GARAGE PARKING" for a "SUB COMPACT Car". "AIR CONDITIONING" Located between Newport and Balboa Piers this mid Century 4 unit building on West Balboa Blvd Is perfect for short walks to either Pier and many fine restaurants, as well as the Balboa Ferry and the Catalina Flyer. This Studio apartment has a new shower with barn door, granite counter tops, stainless appliances with dishwasher. There is a comfy queen size captain's bed with storage underneath and ample closet and drawer space. Side tables are laptop tables to provide a workspace. Amenities include Smart TV, Cable, free Wifi, coin op washer and Dryer, there is a gas BBQ with table and chairs on a shared patio space. Beach chairs are provided and stored in the garage with the laundry. This is a ground floor unit. There is a small bathroom with a small shower. Quite hours are very important. No Animals allowed on property due to allergies. City Short term rental permit SLP 13795

Property manager

Dennis and Janet Owners / Jeff Myers Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Room

"Balboa Beach Escape" Steps to Beach and Bay A/C + Garage Parking

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (71)
"Balboa Beach Escape" Steps to Beach and Bay A/C + Garage Parking

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number SLP13795

About the neighborhood

Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Newport Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balboa Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Fashion Island - 9 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 25 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mutt Lynch's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Seaside Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Baja Sharkeez - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stag Bar + Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this apartment building is steps from Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach. Newport Pier and Balboa Fun Zone are also within 1 mi (2 km).

"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome getaway
1240 Balboa is a super nice place to stay while visiting Newport Beach. Great location, clean and well maintained! Simple booking and check in/out procedures
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guests from West Virginia
Excellent location, very easy access to beach, fun grill cooking for family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet getaway.
The place was well stocked with everything you need for a vacation rental. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful and just a short walk to the beach. The management was super responsive. We’ll definitely rent with them again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
We really enjoyed our stay. Walk to beach was perfect. Quiet at night. Everything was perfect not too much just right. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with an easy walk to the beach Beach gear in the garage was nice to have available garage only fits small cars... we had a Mazada 3 and barely fits
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy one-bedroom close to beach and restaurants
This property was clean and exactly as listed. The kitchen and bathroom were well stocked with necessities. The shared patio was a nice bonus with a large table, chairs and umbrella. The only small challenge was parking. The garage only fits a small vehicle, and we had an SUV so we had to search for street parking nearby, which can be difficult on weekends. Loved the proximity of the beach, board walk and all the restaurants. We parked our vehicle and walked practically everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sali D.

Liked: Cleanliness
I Want To Go Back!
Cute, beachy and with everything you need for the beach. Older unit but modernized with all the comforts of home. Perfectly situated to the beach (ocean & bayside), restaurants, etc. I will definitely stay there again. Enjoyed 4 mile beach walks each morning and night and didn’t want to come home. Parking wasn’t bad either and my car was parked for days. I just paid attention to the street sweeping signs as they directed. Responsive owners were so helpful and nice when I couldn’t find my email!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean but small
Balboa Sea Escape was very clean and easy to find. Parking is as too tight for our car and we didn’t have an oversized car. We had to park on the street out on Balboa Blvd. Bed was comfortable and the AC worked great. Well stocked kitchen and close to the beach. Looking at the pictures I thought it would be closer to the beach and on the beach side of balboa but it is on the bay side. It’s a short walk across balboa Blvd and comes out right by the school and basketball courts. Bathroom is VERY small and tight but we made it work. Would rent again for a quick short trip but would want more space for a longer stay. We weee there from Wednesday night to Sunday morning. I did have to be the one to reach out for information on checking in less than 48 hours before check in since I hadn’t heard from the host. Overall a great rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Location was perfect - place was just what we needed
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach stay
Great location, right across from beach. Walking distance to many amenities. All the beach essentials in the garage was fantastic. Only constructive criticisms would be sheets have visible stains albeit clean but still.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great for our 5 night stay. The garage was a bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tayler M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Amazing time spent here for our honeymoon. Close to the beach and the bike path. Easy access to get to everything. Space was clean and great size for 2 people.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Cute place to stay. Good anenities for beach fun too.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Haven In A Perfect Location
Balboa Sea Escape exceeded all my expectations. Every detail was thoughtfully considered and made for a lovely stay. The kitchen was well-stocked, the bed was super comfortable, parking was convenient (the garage is indeed small even for a compact car so I parked there once and then there was easy street parking the rest of the time), and the location was perfect for exploring the area by foot or by car. I was traveling alone and felt completely safe and at ease. Communication with the owners was easy and helpful. It's a beautiful space with a cozy atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat. Five stars!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We had a wonderful stay! It was close to everything and across the street from the beach. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., GREELEY

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Relaxing Beach Week
Our stay was perfection! Lovely small cottage/apt, had everything we needed. Comfy bed, fully-stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the patio for our breakfast and coffee. Used the grill and kitchen. Will definitely use this one again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd time
2nd time staying here. Love the location. Easy to beach and restaurants. Very clean and enjoyable place to stay. Easily one of the better places to stay if parking is an issue no issues finding street parking at any time if you don't use the garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little apartment for two - Review of Apt B
Pros * Location, Location, Location - within walking distance to both piers, lots of stores and restaurants, and just across the street from the beach! * Very clean * Comfy bed - slept great! * Nice and very well stocked kitchen - we would have appreciated more than two packets of coffee for a 5-night stay but it held us over until we could buy coffee. * The outdoor patio and table is a nice place to have morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening. * This apartment set back from the street which is nice. Cons * Sound - overall quiet but at night I could hear snoring and coughing from Apt B as well as phone notifications. There is sound from Balboa Blvd as well but it subsides at night. * Figuring out how to get the mini-split heating/cooling system set right (even with the instructions) but we did and were then comfortable. * Sofa isn’t the most comfortable but worked for us. * The description of a very small shower is accurate. It worked for me (5’4”, 130lb) and my husband was alright (5’11”, 185) but if you are a very large person, it will quite cramped. * The interior of the bathroom medicine cabinet could use some attention and the paint is beginning to peel off the bathroom door and walls. I only had one communication with the property manager while we were there and they responded immediately. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Newport Beach Getaway
Great space for 1-2 people. Unit was very well appointed, very clean, easy walkable location to lots of fun things to do, ocean and bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Robert F., Phoenix, Az

Much needed R&R
3 stars on cleanliness because there was broken candy in the dresser, there was.long black hair all over the toilet and shower walls plus tons of sand on the tile. We used a small wash towel for our feet prior to climbing into bed. Cute little condo/apt. Studio. Extremely small shower but it worked freaking amazing. My biggest complaint is the bed. Completely dipped and sagged at the head of the bed. Pillows kind of made up for it. Im a naturally hot bodied person, and love AC, This AC worked ok. Everything was great minus the bed. If we decide to come back to Newport we will choose here again. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and lovely apartment
The apartment was very clean and very well equipped. the unit was quite I did not hear any noise from the neighboring units. It met the description on the website. The location was great. A block off the beach and many nights we walked to the Naples Pier for dinner. The location is really nice because you are between the two piers but it is a quiet sweet spot. If you like to walk there is the ocean side and the bayside which are both beautiful. Lovely. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Spot for a Couple!
We really enjoyed our stay here! The space is fairly small, but it has a great layout; perfect for a couple. The furniture is very nice, the kitchen is well-equipped, and the decorations are pleasant. We loved having a garage spot and easy access to the beaches. The instructions for check-in/check-out were helpful and clear. We will definitely consider this spot again for our next Newport Beach trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
Visiting my family and the rental was very close to their home! I could walk back and forth!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place!
We had a great vacation and enjoyed our stay. Good location within a nice walk from everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place!
This little spot is gem. Clean, quiet, close to EVERYTHING.Kitchen, great shower and bathroom and ventilation. And it has a small GARAGE to store my fishing gear and kayak! The hosts made it very easy to access with clear instructions on locks, times etc. I will certainly go back. It's perfect for one or two people.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023