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

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.

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

9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Newport Beach, CA
  • Popular LocationFashion Island4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBalboa Pier5 min drive
  • Popular LocationNewport Pier8 min drive
  • AirportOrange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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 (coffee filters, 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: bikes, child seats, trailers, body boards, surfboards, large ice chests; plus Pack n Play portable cribs, portable high chairs, jogger strollers, wagons; twin rollaway beds, etc. Contact us for more information!

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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 Realty
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Beach view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

About the area

Newport Beach

This apartment is located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, and 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Balboa Fun Zone, or check out an event or a game at Bren Events Center. Kayaking, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Fashion Island - 4 min drive
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min drive
  • Newport Dune - 6 min drive
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 21 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cabo Cantina - 5 min drive
  • Newport Landing Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Bayside Restaurant - 18 min walk
  • Class Of 47 - 4 min drive
  • Balboa Fun Zone Rides - 4 min drive

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?

This family-friendly Newport Beach apartment building is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach. The Wedge and Balboa Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

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

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
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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

About the host

Hosted by Beachview Realty

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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.

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