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Charming home on Balboa Island!

Escape to a relaxing island getaway where you can unwind with an evening fire and explore quaint shops just around corner.

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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 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

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 accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

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

Similar properties

Interior

Balboa Island Charmer

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (94)
Balboa Island Charmer

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

Pets not 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
Property Registration Number SLP57364

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Home Balboa Island House
Charming Home Balboa Island
Charming Home on Balboa Island! Balboa Island
Private vacation home Charming Home on Balboa Island!
Charming On Balboa Newport
Charming Home House
Charming Home
Charming On Balboa Newport
Charming Home on Balboa Island! Newport Beach
Charming Home on Balboa Island! Private vacation home
Charming Home on Balboa Island! Newport Beach
Charming Home on Balboa Island! Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Balboa Island, CA

What's nearby

  • Newport Beach Country Club - 3 min drive
  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive
  • Balboa Pier - 6 min drive
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 9 min drive

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming home on Balboa Island! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming home on Balboa Island!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming home on Balboa Island!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming home on Balboa Island! located?

Located in Balboa Island, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Pavilion, and Balboa Pier. Newport Dune and Fashion Island are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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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

Tricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
Perfect location and loved the house. Wonderful time staying there :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Paula E.

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

Kate K.

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

Brenda E.

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

William, Seattle

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

Terence C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Francesca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
The property is charming and very centrally located. We had a blast!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John J., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend!
We had a wonderful stay. The home was clean, well appointed, and check in and out was easy. We are looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce W., Pagosa Springs

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

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Thanksgiving
Just a perfect little place to spend with my wife and our adult children came for thanksgiving dinner. We love the island and this place was wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna Q.

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

Bruce D., East Wenatchee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful month on Balboa Island.
Such a beautiful residence and a wonderful owner that will make every effort to make your stay comfortable and you will want to return. The location is perfect, a block from shops and great eateries.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D., East Wenatchee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable accommodations and wonderful host.
A short block from downtown area with shops and dining. Quiet neighborhood with a very friendly cat next door. I've stayed here previously and will in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely vacation at a wonderful property
We really enjoyed staying in this great property. We enjoyed the unique vintage design with private courtyard. Jill was great to work with. Excellent location on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W., Poway, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean nice location best place on Island.
Very clean new and great location. Rented during Covid was very impressed on how clean cottage was and very nice vibes. Love location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R., Center Township, PA

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ll equipped. Good location.
Nice spot on Balboa Island. 5 minute walk to restaurants, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Gina Y., Nine Mile Falls, Wa. 99026

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

Meghan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
House was perfectly located! We loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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