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1 of the best @the lowest rates. Large luxury BI Isle Hm, See below 4 video

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112 Garnet Walk four houses to South Bayfront and enjoy the beach.
View of dinning room, formal living room, and stairs to the 3 Bedrooms
Well equipped kitchen for six. Gas BBQ on patio and pass through window to patio
Check out the pass thru window to your patio. Makes a fun party.
Den with TV is a great place for the sports fanatics and kids to relax.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom one

1 King Bed

Bedroom two

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

1 of the best @the lowest rates. Large luxury BI Isle Hm, See below 4 video

*Note* Please contact me if you are looking to book something other than a Saturday to Saturday rental

This well decorated, modern, Victorian, comfortable home is on Balboa Island. It is four houses from Newport Bay. VIRTUAL TOUR VIDEO can be accessed by clicking on the right arrow (>) shown on the last photo (It's on 2nd line on the right).

The Island has beaches, shops, restaurants, fishing, boat rentals, and a boardwalk encircles the Island for pleasure walks. Beautiful free city tennis courts are available near by a few miles. A small ferry is a block from the house. This short ferry ride takes you across the bay to the Pacific Ocean and the ocean board walk and Balboa Pier.

Beach Life: You can relax on the front porch, cool on the propane BBQ, (even use our Wi-Fi) or walk four houses to the bay and play and relax on the sandy beach. If you want to visit the ocean and play in the ocean waves, just take the few minute ride across the bay. The Ferry is a small three car ferry with room for beach-goers. One leaves every few minutes during the day and evening. Great place to play for children of all ages.

Your vacation home is on the quiet corner of the Island. You can walk around the Island and stop at the coffee shops , small grocery or small shops on the main street.

Regional Attractions: You can use this vacation home as a base and visit all of the Southern California attractions. You are able to drive to Disneyland, Knotts' Berry Farm, Laguna Beach Art Galleries, Lego Land, and Universal Studios. Drive along the coast and see the Pacific Ocean. You can shop till you drop at Fashion Island/ Newport Center or South Coast Plaza. Visit the well known areas in Hollywood & Los Angeles. Take the Catalina Flyer to visit Catalina.

Regarding REFUNDS, Although marked "NONE": on HA site, we do offer the following. When we hear of the need to cancel, we attempt to re-rent. If we are successful, then we refund all monies on deposit, minus our service charge of $200. If we are not successful in re-renting, then we retain all monies on deposit. Do note, HA service fee is not refA
AUTUMN SPECIAL PRICE $157 REDUCE PRICE !!!!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
There are kennels in Newport Beach.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on the patio.
Regarding cancellations, Homeaway will not refund the service fee if any monies given by potential guest is retained by the owner.

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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number SLP10761

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Festival Amphitheatre, or consider a night out at The Observatory. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Balboa Island, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Newport Harbor Nautical Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Balboa Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Balboa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 21 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 of the best @the lowest rates. Large luxury BI Isle Hm, See below 4 video pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1 of the best @the lowest rates. Large luxury BI Isle Hm, See below 4 video?

As of 7 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 of the best @the lowest rates. Large luxury BI Isle Hm, See below 4 video on 13 June 2026 start from NZ$1,230, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 1 of the best @the lowest rates. Large luxury BI Isle Hm, See below 4 video?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1 of the best @the lowest rates. Large luxury BI Isle Hm, See below 4 video?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 of the best @the lowest rates. Large luxury BI Isle Hm, See below 4 video?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1 of the best @the lowest rates. Large luxury BI Isle Hm, See below 4 video located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Anja P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home and good location. Bathrooms very clean and modern. Spacious master bedroom. Enjoyed being close to harbor and getting breeze from ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

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

Comfortable and clean

Well-kept property.Close to all things "Balboa"A pleasure to return to the same place -comfortable, family- friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Another great stay

It’s always a great time on Balboa Island!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck A.

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

Memorable Week on Balboa Island!

We had a wonderful visit and truly enjoyed the hospitality of the owner in all ways. The home had plenty of room for our family, a lovely front patio and bbq
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Fantastic spot on Balboa Island

Spacious home close to the ferry. Get the beauty of the island without a lot of the noise.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elaine p.

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

Accurate representation

The property is convenient to all activities, comfortable and fully equipped. The hosts are very accommodating and our stay was perfect. We hope to make a repeat visit.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Beautiful home on Balboa Island

Very pleasant, well cared for home. Great neighborhood, two blocks from ferry. Lots of fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Thomas and his family have have chosen our home several times for their families vacations. They have been wonderful and thoughtful guests and we invite and would warmly welcome them back. We are honored, and thank them, that they continue to choose our home
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful well-equipped home. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would like to repeat next summer. Could not have asked for better accommodations. Home equipped with all tools and amenities. We tried to leave it as clean as we found it and we left extra supply of CURIG cups in cabinet. Thank you. R Weaver
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kym C.

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

Home away from home 😊

Well stocked with everything one might need. Peaceful street with friendly neighbors. Close to Ferry and small market incase you need something
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Kym and Tom have been ideal guests and have stayed at 112 Garnet every year for the last ten years. They are friendly to the neighbors, always looking to give a helping hand and take excellent care of the property and its belongings. Nicely, and much appreciated, they always manage to buy and leave some small item that turns out as much needed and useful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

clarke p.

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

another great summer

This property is always clean. The location (close to the water and the ferry) is awesome. And the owner, George, does everything he can to make your stay perfect. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy C.

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

Family Thanksgiving get together

The house was perfect for our family get-together. The location is superb, on the quiet end of the island, just steps from the walking path around the island. We were happy that there was always parking right out front for our local family. The furniture and decor could use some updating but it was comfy. The kitchen is well-stocked for dinners at home. We loved seeing the spectacular holiday lights go up after Thanksgiving.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Visit family

We had a wonderful stay for four days in this beautiful home. It’s perfect for families of all ages. Beautiful dining room table to enjoy meals together and fully equipped kitchen to prepare all meals. There are many restaurants to walk to to enjoy the area. Walks on Balboa Island are very peaceful. We were lucky enough to catch the Balboa parade during Our visit visit. Three bedrooms are very comfortable and three full baths make everything so luxurious. I highly recommend this property to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Christmas on Balboa Island

This is a beautiful property, spacious and well furnished. The kitchen is fully set with every pot and appliance.You could want to prepare a Christmas meal. The home is very comfortable with a great TV room for a football viewing. The Christmas lights on the homes in Balboa is spectacular to see.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan T.

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

Location, Location, Location

The house is located three doors from the bay. From the table outside, you can watch the boats go by all day long. The carpets in the living room were badly stained, the wood furniture needed some TLC and oil, and the windows in the master bedroom really needed to be fixed or replaced; many couldn't be opened for that wonderful fresh ocean air. But it is a very nice house; it just needs some TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Wonderful stay!!

George, the owner, is a very caring person and wonderful to correspond with. He even left some "welcome" gifts for me. His beautiful home is furnished with everything you could need I'm a cook, and I found everything I needed for making and storing the food that I cooked. There was even a garlic press or two. It was nice to have a garage so I didn't have to look for parking. I'm very grateful to George for letting me rent his beautiful home in a nice neighborhood for two weeks.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2024
Barbara was a delight from the moment she entered the door. We had just finished an expensive window (crank opener) repair from malicious damage caused by a previous tenant, so I was nervous. With her observational and careful manner, my concern dissipated in a nanosecond. We appreciate her noting how handily well-equipped and comfortable our home was. Many of our wonderful guests are repeats, some having gone a few years between visits. We suspect Barbara will be one of them...and we hope you will be..as well... We enjoy folks enjoying our home. Best to you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Christmas Wonderland and Summer beach fun

Balboa Island is perfect anytime of the year for vacation experiences. This home is conveniently located on the quiet side of the island and close to the ferry with access to Balboa Peninsula and the beaches. Christmas offers the boat parade and holiday decorations that are awesome. Summer Offers boating and beach access through the ferry . The home is superbly equipped with a full chef kitchen, offering the opportunity to cook if you choose. Restaurants offer wonderful takeout choices. This is our second year of choosing this home for our family vacation. I highly recommend it for your family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

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

Excellent stay, house and value

The week was great. George is an excellent host or owner. Communicated quickly, accurately and honestly. The booklet of info in the house gave you everything you needed to know. Place was clean, big and quiet. Everything worked and even had beach chairs, towels and kids toys. Internet was fast and washer and dryer were top shelf. Everything worked and the neighborhood is quiet and peacefull. Just a half block to a small beach and a block to the Ferry. All you can ask for. I would do it again and price and value were a "5".
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
Steve, Thanks for your kind words. We are pleased you chose our home and enjoyed your time there. The latter is our goal. Thanks again, we would love to welcome you back. George & Karen Watson 112 Garnet, Balbo Island.
Archival

8/10 Good

Linda C.

Thanks for a wonderful visit.

Just returned to Chicago after a magical visit to Balboa Island. We enjoyed the location and comfort of your rental home on Balboa Island. Even though we are a retired couple who only needed one bedroom, during our monthlong stay we were able to have our grandson who lives nearby stay one weekend and our other family members who flew in to stay in the other bedroom. It was great to be able to host them away from home. We loved our daily walks around the island and the beautiful sunsets. The family Duffy boat tour, the Lyon Air Museum, and a spa day at Pelican Hill Resort were some of our favorite activities. We also enjoyed the weekly Farmers Market in CDM and the wonderful sculptor on the Island who constructed a new sand sculpture each weekend, including Super Bowl and Valentine's Day themes. As mentioned, plenty of comfy sleeping arrangements, a well equipped kitchen that allowed home cooked meals and even homemade cookies. The modern bathrooms upstairs are great, but would have been nice to have one downstairs. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
We are pleased you had such a wonderful time. You were perfect guests and hope you come again. If you visit us again please note there is a bathroom complete with shower off the laundry room downstairs for your use alone. Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Classic Balboa Island Refuge

My extended family has been meeting on Balboa Island for reunions for the past 77 consecutive years. Each year we rent separate homes on the island and each rental makes for its own unique memory. 112 Garnett, hosted by George Watson, turned out to be one of my family’s favorites. We loved being in a home that has the classic traditional, warm wood and low ceiling original Balboa beach home feel that we loved experiencing as kids on the island decades ago, but complemented with perfectly modern kitchen, laundry, and bathroom facilities. Best of all worlds and particularly ideal for our week dotted by multiple extended family visitors at random times because the main floor has five distinct gathering areas: a spacious well furnished front patio, a dining room, the kitchen (where people always gather the most) and two separate sitting areas with comfortable couches. Meanwhile, the master bedroom has its own lovely space, huge walk-in closet, and delightful little patio with a charming view. The location on the south end of Garnet, which is on the west end of a busy island, provided unexpected quiet from usual Balboa traffic along with consistent street parking. We also appreciated use of the garage. Everything about this home was a five star experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Excellent

Will definitely rebook!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Love the island and location

A repeat trip for us and we will be back again in June
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kym C.

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

Home away from home

So convenient. this house is close to beach,ferry and a park. My husband likes to cook and the kitchen was well stocked with kitchen utensils. Plan to make this a yearly vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

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

Great

Great House/Great Owners
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Balboa Island get-a-way

We had a lovely time at the house. We loved the location because it is very close to the ferry and it is a quiet street.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

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

Great house in a great location

Great Victorian style house with a number of unique finishes. The property is just four houses from the harbor front and a two block stroll to the Balboa Island ferry. The master bedroom is wonderful with multiple windows that make it seem you are in a tree house when looking out the windows, plus a small balcony with seating for two with a view of the harbor. Will definitely be revisiting in the future. One note not directly related to the property is that much of Newport Beach lies under the departure flight paths from Orange County Airport, so you will experience aircraft noise throughout the day. George and Karen are great hosts and you will be in good hands at their property. Final note, the kitchen has just about everything you could think of to use, very well stocked!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Karen & George Watson

Host profile image
Hello,
We are Karen and George Watson. You can learn more about us at our professional website...thebusinesspsychologist.com. We have raised our five children on Balboa Island. We logged many hours sitting on the sand at the end of the street when they were small and watched them learn to surf, swim, row, scuba dive etc... When they grew up we remodeled the house and moved to Montana, where we enjoy riding our horses. We could not leave the Island and our children insist on visiting; so we now have a weekly vacation rental. We hope you and your family will make many wonderful memories here as well.

Why they chose this property

This is our home when we come to California. We keep it spotless,decorated and well appointed with amenities. We cook in the kitchen, BBQ on the patio, enjoy walking the quiet end of the island. Hopefully, our personal touch will make your stay like family.

What makes this property unique

We mostly rent to people who return year- after-year to stay in our home. They often feel it is their personal vacation second home. People come from Europe and some from a nearby cities, to enjoy the beach. We hope you will become one of our extended families.

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