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Charming home on Balboa Island!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Courtyard
Living Room
Kitchen
Bedroom
Second Sleeping Area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Balboa Pier
  • Place, Fashion Island
  • Place, Corona del Mar State Beach
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Other (See Description)

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming home on Balboa Island!

Balboa Island is an absolute jewel in the middle of Newport Bay. There is a 1.6 mile walkway around the perimeter and a charming 2 block main street with unique shops and fine and casual dining, literally around the corner! My cottage is very inviting. Features a courtyard with outdoor fireplace. It is one bedroom with two bathrooms and a separate sleeping area off of the living room. Perfect for two or a small family. It is possible to sleep one additional person on the twin bed size couch. Centrally located between Los Angeles and San Diego. Great for day trips.

The neighborhood is very relaxed. This is a popular destination so there is a fair amount of activity which makes the courtyard a welcome retreat. My home is one street away from the main street. It is so very quaint! There is a big mixture of old beach houses and new upscale construction. It is a wealthy area with down-to-earth residents.


SLP11888

Keywords: House, single story, wheelchair accessible, outdoor patio/fireplace

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Small family/friends gatherings are OK.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Small family/friends gatherings are OK.
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
Property Registration Number SLP57364

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Newport Pier and Pelican Hill Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center. Orange County Fairgrounds and Newport Harbor Nautical Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Balboa Island, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fashion Island - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Balboa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Newport Pier - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 13 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming home on Balboa Island! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming home on Balboa Island!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming home on Balboa Island!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming home on Balboa Island! located?

Located in Balboa Island, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Fashion Island. Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

Girls Trip

We had a wonderful time on Balboa Island. Loved the place, location, and Jill. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

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

Perfect spot

Ideal location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia P.

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

Great time!

Perfect location and loved the house. Wonderful time staying there :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula E.

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

Instant Vacation Vibes

The cottage gives out vacation vibes from the minute you enter the courtyard. Location can’t be beat- park your car and walk everywhere. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D., East Wenatchee

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

Wonderful location, great hostes.

Stayed in this unit a number of times. Will be back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

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

July 4th

Great location, excellent host! Would definitely book it again! Thanks Jill!🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lenae S.

Beautiful Getaway

This is a Balboa Island find. Quaint, comfortable, well equipped, and only a short walk to Marine Ave.

10/10 Excellent

Joyce W., Pagosa Springs

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

Incredible Location

Really enjoyed the property, only one block from town center, but still quiet and private. Comfortable and stocked with everything you need. Parking was provided which really made a difference. Highly Recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

A.J. M.

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

Little Balboa Gem

Stayed here for one week. Jill is an absolute delight to work with. Excellent communication. Great location, close to restaurants and everything that Balboa Island has to offer. Super comfortable and charming.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristine W., Riverside, CA

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

Comfortable perfect cottage

Everything about our stay was excellent. Accurate description. Clean. Well furnished and supplied. Communication with Jill was easy and pleasant and check in was as easy as can be. The location was great. Short walk to everything. We Would love to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie E.

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

Beautiful Retreat

This was the first time I had rented on VRBO. Jill’s rental is just amazing… darling, clean, a block from the bay and main street, and a perfect hidden courtyard. Jill was fantastic and so helpful. I don’t want to leave this perfect oasis. If you are looking for a perfect spot in Balboa, this is the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Karen H.

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

Charming retreat...

The property was old school, comfortable and charming. My only suggestion is that the next door neighbor please turn off the very bright outdoor light she has on right outside the bedroom window which floods the bedroom with light all night despite the black out shade and prevents sleep. Or perhaps she could install a motion detector light which would easily solve the issue. Other then that it's a lovely and private abode.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H., Sandy

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

Best Place to Stay on Balboa Island!

Do you want the ease and low-stress of checking-in and out? To be close to shops and restaurants? Jill's guest home is the place to stay! Without hesitation, I recommend staying here. My son (17 yr old) and I stayed here for his spring break vacation, to enjoy the California sun, vibe, and chill. This home was everything we needed. Jill makes sure you have an easy check-in, by having the home ready for you. She is quick to respond to texts if you need assistance. The house has all the necessities to make your meals. The home is quaint, comfortable, and classic coastal feel with terra cotta floors, stained glass windows, open air with patio that flows into the home. It is quite comfortable. Jill also provides you with a place to park, which is much needed as the streets are all usually full for blocks on end. The house is less than a block from all the walking you could do to visit the water front, yacht club, shops, and restaurants. My son and I loved being here and we plan to visit again! Two thumbs up, 5 stars, whatever the highest rating possible, I would give it here! Enjoy your stay and tell Jill that we said 'hi".
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

darla d., Carmel IN USA

The PERFECT home!

There are just so many wonderful things to share about this property, I don't know where to start. Let's begin with the owner. She was so responsive to my many pre-visit questions & kind enough to allow me to preview her home while I was on another trip to CA. This home is amazing! From the moment you enter the courtyard, you'll be hooked & it only gets better once you step inside. The home is quite large, especially for 2 people. I LOVED that there were 3 different doors that opened on to your quiet, beautiful & private patio. The closets are huge, the washer/dryer a real plus, the bedroom had such a comfortable bed & plenty of drawer space. The master bath so quaint with breathtaking Spanish tile throughout, even in the sink! Lots of towels & a cute counter just outside the small step in shower stall. The living room was so beautifully decorated. You could just get swallowed up by the comfy couch. A table & chairs for 4 was at one end of the living room & at the other end was a high top table & more chairs. Side chairs & a lounger sat near the fireplace. The very large flat screen TV, although not HDMI equipped was great. There was a 2nd bathroom at the far end of the living room which rarely was used but so nice to have. ALL of the decor in this home is wonderful & so rich looking. Be sure to read the saying on the plaque in the 2nd bathroom. The kitchen had everything including a HUGE pantry filled to the brim with spices, oils & other items. The frig had a water purifier, which was so nice. My absolute favorite thing of all was the Dutch door from the kitchen to the small walkway you took to the garage where the washer/dryer was or the other direction for the trash containers. I love stained glass & her home is accented by it perfectly. Parking can be very tight on Balboa Island but fortunately, we were able to park in the same space every day, largely because of our owner. This darling home is located only 1 block off the main st on the island so you can step around the corner to Starbucks if you like or try Wilma's Patio for breakfast. Shops & more restaurants line both sides of the main street. Traffic can back up a little using the only street that leads in/out of the island but it is SO worth it. You can walk everywhere! Several mornings I walked around the entire island including the island extension. Homes are beautiful & everyone is so friendly. Grocery is close, Javier's-yum,Chang's @ Fashion Island! Owner always there if needed!

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enchanted Onyx was the perfect location for my birthday weekend and the wedding we attended in Newport Beach. Conveniently located on the island close to shopping, dining, delightful coffee. Jill is a very kindhearted, compassionate host just a text away with any questions. Well supplied kitchen. Peaceful courtyard. Highly recommend!!! We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gil C.

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

My birthday stay

Excellent location and very homey. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location very nearby the shops and restaurants of Balboa Island. Jill was very responsive and friendly. I really appreciated being able to park my full sized Tundra as parking on Balboa can be very difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

OMG!!

This cottage is amazing. The photos don't do it justice. They don't show the beauty and peaceful atmosphere here. I am 69 and went on a sabbatical alone. It is so peaceful and quiet. Having tea in the morning in the Courtyard was amazing. It has a fully stocked kitchen. I can't wait to cook in it next time. It's walking distance to everything. Grocery stores, restaurants, etc are all within a couple blocks walk. The people are very friendly. It has been years since I traveled alone for work. I was apprehensive about going out to dinner alone as it had been over 30 years. One day I had an early dinner at the Village Inn. Two lovely elderly women at the next table put me more at ease with a little chat. As I watched people come and go each greeting others with hugs, kind words and laughter I wished I ventured out earlier. Jill is such a wonderful host. She has a binder with information for activities available locally. I ordered delivery from a Chinese Restuarant. I was finally ready to venture out off the Island. I called a Lyft to a place called Javier's on PCH. The food was amazing, the tequila selection was outstanding. I was like a kid in the candy store. I wish I would have taken the ferry to Newport Beach Rockin' Baja Lobster. One of my favorite SoCal Restaurants. This was my first stay on the Island. I usually stay in Newport Beach and ferry to the island. Never again. I'm trying to coordinate my next stay. Next time I'll be sharing my vacation with my husband.
The Beautiful French Doors from the Bedroom to the Courtyard
My morning tea spot in the Courtyard
The beautiful Stain Glass door in Kitchen. I forgot to get photos of all the beautiful Stained Glass Windows in the living room.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

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

Great owner. Great location.

My family stayed down the street and I rented this property for my daughter's nurses. The nurses were very happy with the cottage and the owner was super helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location, literally steps away from restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries. Felt like a time machine taking you to the coastal vacation of the 1960s:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E.

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

One of the best!!!

We have been visiting Balboa Island yearly for 16 years, this was one of our favorite places. Quiet and peaceful. Easy walk to town and the bay. Home was very comfortable, clean and well appointed. In case you can’t tell, we loved everything about this property. Plan to return again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

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

Wonderful Place to Be At.

Great, well stocked and very fine location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Amazing Stay on Balboa Island

Such a comfortable home base for our stay in Balboa Island/ Newport Beach! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Seattle

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

Fantastic home a block from the main street.

Wonderful home close to everything. Jill was friendly and responsive to all our needs. Can't wait to come back! Love Balboa island!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna Q.

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

A Lovely Quiet Cottage on Beautiful Balboa Island

Jill is a wonderful host: available, attentive and helpful! The cottage is in a great location on Balboa Island, close to the main street with restaurants, shops, Balboa Bars and Frozen Bananas :-). It was great fun to be on the Island when the Newport Beach Boat Parade was happening each evening; we loved strolling around the Island to watch the boats and see all the beautiful homes decorated for Christmas. A lovely stay in a lovely place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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