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5-Star Luxurious South Bay Front Beach House - Steps to Shops/Restaurants

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A terrace with outdoor seating, a palm tree, and a view of boats on the water.
A narrow, white-walled corridor with a white door and a small window. A staircase leads to a balcony with a view of the sea and boats.
A narrow alleyway with a white wall on one side and a door on the other. There are two boats leaning against the wall, one with a blue and white cover and the other with a white cover.
A spacious living room with a large gray sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace. A TV is mounted on the wall above the fireplace.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a large grey sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Balboa Pier

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Fun Zone
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove State Park, while Orange County Fair and Events Center and Segerstrom Center for the Arts are popular area attractions. Ready for a night out? Consider The Wayfarer and Irvine Improv. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balboa Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Balboa Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fashion Island - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 20 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Balboa Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5-Star Luxurious South Bay Front Beach House - Steps to Shops/Restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 5-Star Luxurious South Bay Front Beach House - Steps to Shops/Restaurants?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5-Star Luxurious South Bay Front Beach House - Steps to Shops/Restaurants on 25 April 2027 start from NZ$5,244, 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 5-Star Luxurious South Bay Front Beach House - Steps to Shops/Restaurants?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5-Star Luxurious South Bay Front Beach House - Steps to Shops/Restaurants?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5-Star Luxurious South Bay Front Beach House - Steps to Shops/Restaurants?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5-Star Luxurious South Bay Front Beach House - Steps to Shops/Restaurants located?

Located in Balboa Island, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Pavilion and Balboa Pier. Balboa Peninsula Beaches 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. 169 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 184 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect! Great location and easy walk to the little town with shops and restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bayfront Bliss

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rental is ideally located near Marine Avenue and perfectly situated for gorgeous bay views and serenity. The home is very comfortable and equipped with all you will need for a perfect vacation.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Andrea! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the home's comfortable accommodations, convenient location, and beautiful bay views. We're glad the property had everything you needed for a relaxing vacation. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back again in the future! Warm regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location! The house is beautiful as are the furnishings. The view can’t be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful home, furnishings, and unbeatable views. We’re also glad you loved the location. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a girls week with my sister and nieces! We enjoyed spending time on the patio overlooking the water! Home is very convenient to town and a short walk to the ferry. Beds are comfortable and really appreciated the AC units in each of the bedrooms, as it was a warm week. Will definitely keep it on my short list for our next vacation to the Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Stacy! We’re so happy to hear that you and your sister and nieces had a wonderful girls’ week and enjoyed the water views from the patio. It’s great to know that the convenient location, comfortable beds, and bedroom AC units made your stay even more enjoyable. We’d love to welcome you all back on your next island vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is in a prime location with a great view. There was nothing blocking our view of the water. There were sufficient utensils in the kitchen. The beds were comfortable in the towels were fresh.Just a little sand on the floor, but that is to be expected.Overall the place was very clean and well-maintained. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful get-a-way - this place is perfect and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful getaway and that the place was perfect for your stay. We truly appreciate your feedback and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an excellent place to stay. The owner is prompt to respond to any questions, the unit is super clean, beds are delightful, kitchen is well appointed, and you can't beat the view! Hope to stay again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the cleanliness, comfort, and especially the view. It’s great to know the kitchen and overall experience met your expectations. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to hosting you again and again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved our Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved everything about our vacation on Balboa Island. We had a hard time saying goodbye. The house was immaculate and very comfortable.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Shannon. We’re so happy to hear that you loved everything about your vacation on Balboa Island and that the home was immaculate and comfortable for your stay. It means so much to know you had such a memorable time and even found it hard to say goodbye. We would be delighted to welcome you back anytime for another stay. Warm regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful rental. All the amenities were very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the rental and found the amenities to be just right. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Property was clean, great location, several close by amenities, we would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
Thank you for your lovely review! Hope to host you again! Sand and Surf Vacation
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great home for a getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was adorable and charming. Just what you expect for Balboa Island. We had a fun girls weekend celebrating a birthday. It was amazing to sit on the front patio and enjoy the beauty. It was perfect location to town. The house was clean and beds were comfortable. Would definitely recommend recommended this home to stay in. We hope to make this a yearly tradition.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Tiffany! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your girls' weekend and birthday celebration on Balboa Island. It's great to know that you found the home charming, clean, and comfortable, and that the front patio and convenient location added to your experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are honored that you're considering making this a yearly tradition. We would love to welcome you back for many more memorable stays in the future. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us! Warm Regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Balboa Family Vacation

Great location on the Island and close to all the shops. Well decorated and has all the amenities required. Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback, Grant! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location, the amenities, and your stay overall. We’d be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

We absolutely loved the place. Great location and had everything we needed. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 December 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Julie! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved the place and that it had everything you needed. The location truly is special, and we’re glad you enjoyed it. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another fantastic stay in the future! Best regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Loved the location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2022
Thanks for taking time to review your stay! Kindly, Sand and Surf Vacation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Everything work, clean and fun location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words, Ida! We’re thrilled to hear that everything worked perfectly and that you enjoyed the cleanliness and fun location. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back for another great stay in the future! Best regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place and location. Loved itlll

Great place to staylllll. Cannot wait to return!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2021
Thank you for taking time to leave us 5 stars! We absolutely welcome all your future visits! Kindly, Sand and Surf Vacation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Balboa Island is awesome

Great property in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
Thank you Damon for choosing your stay with us on Balboa Island and for your kind review. We appreciate you and family being very kind and considerate and we hope you choose to stay with us again when you visit the Island. Kind regards, Sand and Surf Vacation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location!

Great location and an amazing house!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2023
Thank you Deszeria for your kind review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the house on island. We welcome you back for all future visits. All the best, Sand and Surf Vacation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was definitely a 5 Star destination! It was spotless and beautifully decorated with an amazing view of the bay. Just steps to downtown. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Teresa! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the home, the décor, and the beautiful bay views. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back anytime! Warm regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

great home away from home

great house,location ,view ,area
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Hi Ron, Thank you so much for taking time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed everything about the beach house and the great location of Balboa Island. We would love to hear from you to book another stay with us. Kindly, Miriam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location, Quiet, Lovely Home

We had a wonderful stay, very clean, great location, kitchen was fully stocked. We look forward to returning every year!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2022
Thank you for taking time to leave a lovely review! We hope to host you again soon! Kindly, Sand and Surf Vacation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
We're so happy to hear that—and we can’t wait to welcome you back, Emily! Thank you for choosing to stay with us. Warm regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for perfect vacation

Loved everything about this property. Perfectly kept. Perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2024
Thank you Antonio for your kind review and so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us on the Island. You were wonderful guests and welcome all future visits. Kind regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great place to vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Come here every year and never disappointed
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Chris. It truly means a lot to us that you choose to come back every year, and we’re so grateful for your continued trust and support. Knowing that you’re never disappointed and always enjoy your time here is the best compliment we could receive. We love being part of the memories you create, and we look forward to welcoming you back again for many more stays! Warm regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun getaway

Great house and close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2024
Thank you for your kind review and we appreciate your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us on the Island. You were wonderful guests to host and we hope you book with us again. Kind regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
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