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Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Exterior detail
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!

Balboa Escape is located mid peninsula and half a block to either the Beach or the Bay. It is a short walk to the Balboa Ferry, Catalina Flyer and many great restaurants. The closest bike rentals are only 2 blocks away. This apartment has just been updated with new fully equipped kitchen, cabinets, granite countertops, appliances, windows, AC and flooring. Beach Towels are provided. It is light and airy with lots of windows. This is a 2nd floor apartment and the largest in this 4 apartment building. It has a comfy queen size captains bed in the bedroom with storage underneath and a chest of drawers and a closet. The living room has a pull out queen sofa sleeper and there is a chest for storage and closet in the living room as well. New Smart TV with cable and free WiFi. There is one garage parking space for a subcompact car. There are Beach chairs and boogie boards in the garage. The coin op laundry is located in the garage. There is a shared patio with table and chairs and a Weber gas grill. This is a perfect location for a relaxing stay at the beach. No animals are allowed on property due to allergies. One flight of stairs must be climbed to Access this apartment. SLP13796

Property manager

Dennis and Janet Owners / Jeff Myers Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing 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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children

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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 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, a first aid kit, 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 SLP13796

Property is also known as

Steps to Beach Bay With Garage Parking Air Conditioning!

About the neighborhood

Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Beach - 2 min walk
  • Newport Pier - 15 min walk
  • Balboa Pier - 3 min drive
  • Hoag Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Fashion Island - 9 min drive

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 Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & 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).

Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Celebration
Great location and well equipped!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home base for stay on the Balboa Peninsula
This is my second stay at the property and first time in Apartment D. If you don’t like stairs and are looking for an ocean view, it won’t be the right spot for you. However, if you are like me and want a comfortable and clean home base to return to after daily outings, it is perfect. This one-bedroom apartment is nicely decorated and the sofa area is comfy and spacious, the bed is very comfortable, and the kitchen is well equipped with whatever you may need. There were lots of back up towels, including beach towels. The garage parking is very small so I recommend parking on the street. My stay was in October so there was no problem finding a space very near the apartment. The beach is right across the street and the apartment is perfectly located for walking to either the Newport Pier or to the Balboa Pier and Fun Zone. Approx. 3/4 mi-1 mi. There are lots of good places to eat, plenty of bakeries and bars. Overall a great stay and I will definitely look to stay here again next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela G.

Pay for Parking
We selected this property because of the centralized location to events we were attending during our stay. We were unaware of the pay for parking on the streets in the neighborhood between the hours of 8am to 6pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Balboa
The location was just has shown ~ very clean and Janet was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
This place is great. Can’t beat the location, just 2 short blocks to the beach boardwalk. There is so much natural light and really cute California decor. The place is really comfy, great bed and couches. And the kitchen was stocked with everything needed to do some good cooking. Definitely note that the garage is for a small car only…I had a crossover and couldn’t fit. Street parking is easy enough to come by during the week but was difficult on the weekend. That is the only draw back but is the case for most places in this area. Will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Out all day great neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid week get away
Fun stay in great location. Clean and bright. Comfy bed and it was nice to have the garage for parking bikes. Great coffee shop and market nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Casey O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice visit. Too bad it rained.
It was a good visit. The unit fits the budget and had everything we needed in the right location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great One Bedroom!
Very nice upstairs unit, super clean, well-stocked, great kitchen, and friendly & attentive hosts. The location is about a mile south of the Baloba pier and is steps away from both the ocean and the harbor. Second story unit had beautiful lighting and views of the harbor. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
Perfect little vacay for us! We were within walking distance to all things fun and beautiful. Place had on hand all we needed for comfort and fun. Thank You! 10/10 recommend 🌟
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomi V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aamazing location and fantastic apartment
The location is awesome - walking distance to the beach and other Balboa spots, including restaurants and coffee shops. The apartment was fully equipped with anything one would need during a holiday visit. The stairs are a bit steep, but other than that, it's perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
This place was nice and tidy. The steps up are a bit steep, but it wasn’t bad for us in our 30s. You definitely need to have a tiny car to be able to park in the garage, parking in the nearby neighborhood was way to find every night, for us. Communication with the host was timely as well :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rich F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value for location!
Place is really cute, well maintained and property managers were very nice and responsive. The location is fantastic as its close to everything. The only things to really note is the garage is very small which isn't the end of the world because we just kept our rental bikes in there and parked car on street and the bathroom is really small. Would absolutely stay here again though.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr
Excellent except for parking
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Newport Beach Rental on the Balboa Peninsula
My wife and I had a wonderful stay in this Newport rental unit. The place was clean and nicely updated. The location is so convenient and within easy walking distance from the Newport Pier on the ocean side and the Balboa Fun Zone on the bay side. The bathroom is on the smaller side but not a big deal and the garage is very small as stated, but we had no problem finding parking on the street. Thanks for sharing your home with us, Dennis and Janet.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
California dreaming
Clean and well organized property management. The one issue we had was there are very bright lights on that shine into the bedroom window at night. A proper set of drapes should be installed to block this glaring light at night.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Property was great. The only recommendation is the floors could be mopped.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick & Dacia C., Minden, Nevada

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location, Clean, Comfortable
We really enjoyed our stay here. The unit is conveniently located to Newport Beach. Parking is fairly easy. The bed is comfortable and there are lots of linens and towels. The kitchen is well-equipped (appreciated the starter pack of coffee/creamer). We made good use of the beach chairs & towels. The only minor complaint would be regarding the sleeper sofa; it’s quite uncomfortable and rickety. I’d say the unit is better for 2 people. Overall a great little place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and rejuvenating retreat
The home was perfect for us. The home was well stocked and well maintained. We enjoyed walking all over Balboa Peninsula. We would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Collin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great neighborhood. Easy to walk to pier and plenty of restaurants in the area. Everything we needed was at the unit. Property owners did a great job preparing the place before we got there.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place great location
We loved our little apt. And especially our location to town and the beach!! We took advantage of walking everywhere and totally enjoyed the beach vibe !!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H., Draper

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Had great weekend trip staying here. Clean and comfortable. Owners very responsive and easy to work with. Looking forward to our next booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Perfect one bedroom apartment- great location right in the middle of Balboa peninsula- short walk to both the bay and the beach, and to lots of restaurants and bars. I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
A very nice, clean place a block from the beach and about 3/4 mile from restaurants. The updated kitchen is pretty well stocked with dishes, pans, appliances, and utensils, and the A/C came in handy when it was hot. Best suited for a couple, the queen bed in the bedroom was fine, but the sleeper sofa wasn't great - it might work for small kids. As the owner's describe in their listing, the garage is really small. It would work great for bike storage, but unless you have something like a Fiat or a small Mini you're better off finding a spot on the street. We found spots within a block of the apartment later in the day. Located on Balboa Blvd., there is a fair amount of street noise, but traffic died down between 10p and 6a. The bedroom could use some curtains to block out flood lights from the adjacent apartment. We had a problem with a loose cold water faucet knob in the shower that spun and wouldn't open. We called the owner and left a message. Fortunately, I was able to fix it temporarily myself fairly quickly by borrowing a screwdriver from some contractors working in another unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

stacey t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot
We had the best time and the location was perfect!! Great beach access and waking distance to food! We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022