10/10 Excellent
Fausto R.
17 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Fausto R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Apartment
Balboa Island Charmer
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 360.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Newport Beach, CA
- Newport Beach Country Club19 min walk
- Fashion Island3 min drive
- Balboa Pier6 min drive
- Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)22 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Balboa Island Charmer
Charming, original one bedroom apartment steps to the beach and Balboa Island's main street. This upstairs unit comfortably sleeps two, with a queen bed in the bedroom. The light and airy living room has a fireplace, UHD TV with cable and WiFi. The kitchen is well stocked. Beach chairs, umbrella and towels are included.
Property manager
Cheryl Bate
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number SLP13469
About the area
Newport Beach
Located near the beach, this apartment is in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bren Events Center, or consider a night out at The Observatory.
Newport Beach, CA
What's nearby
- Newport Beach Country Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Newport Dune - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Balboa Pier - 6 min drive - 1.7 km
- Corona del Mar State Beach - 10 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cabo Cantina - 6 min drive
- Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - 4 min walk
- Newport Landing Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - 6 min drive
- Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
David H.
31 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
David H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Rita K.
24 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun to be on the island
Rita K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary T.
26 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect.
Mary T.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Samantha C.
12 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Balboa getaway
Samantha C.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
sandra l.
25 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
sandra l.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barton B.
3 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Barton B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
25 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island Vacation
Mike M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karl K.
17 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Charmer was Charming!
Karl K.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eugene B.
7 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island weekend
Eugene B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jolene G.
18 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, enjoyed the ferry ride
Jolene G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kelly
21 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kelly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sherri E.
9 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean Neat & Comfortable in a Great Location
Sherri E.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
25 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Julie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela S.
22 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment
Angela S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
David L.
3 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location on Balboa
David L.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa B.
10 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage
Lisa B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ian I.
30 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd stay and loved it even more!
Ian I.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen H.
27 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need for a great stay.
Kathleen H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Bret J.
6 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Balboa lovers
Bret J.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Uta H., San Mateo, USA
10 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly relaxing
Uta H.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mark C.
12 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Balboa Island charmer
Mark C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda J.
11 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Linda J.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alice R.
2 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint place for a quick getaway.
Alice R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Colleen B.
27 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas visit
Colleen B.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
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Premier Host
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