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Balboa Island Retreat - a great location for a fun-filled vacation!

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A marina with various boats docked, a sandy beach, and a clear sky.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, leading to a kitchen with white cabinets and a large window.
A compact dining area with a table, chairs, and a sofa. A staircase leads to an upper level.
A spacious living room with a large flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, and a dining area with white chairs.
A two-story house with a brick archway entrance, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Balboa Pier

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen-size Suite

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Newport Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home 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 popular attractions can visit Orange County Fair and Events Center and Segerstrom Center for the Arts. 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 Wayfarer. With surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Balboa Pavilion - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Balboa Pier - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Balboa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 21 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Balboa Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Balboa Island Retreat - a great location for a fun-filled vacation! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Balboa Island Retreat - a great location for a fun-filled vacation!?

As of 26 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balboa Island Retreat - a great location for a fun-filled vacation! on 10 March 2027 start from NZ$3,240, 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 Balboa Island Retreat - a great location for a fun-filled vacation!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Balboa Island Retreat - a great location for a fun-filled vacation!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balboa Island Retreat - a great location for a fun-filled vacation!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Balboa Island Retreat - a great location for a fun-filled vacation! located?

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as described. The beds are particularly cozy! We had a very busy schedule while we were there, and look forward to returning at a time when we can just relax and enjoy all that island life has to offer! Very family friendly with games and puzzles and a tv in every room! Next time I will bring a selection of spices and ziplock baggies for food storage! The host was very accessible to answer questions. An overall very positive experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking was kinda tight, especially on the streets!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and in a great area, had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location & Management

Location was amazing and the property management was incredibly responsive and accommodating to us. Made for a great stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2024
I'm happy you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for leaving the house so clean. Come back any time!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family loved this property

We enjoyed the common areas and the air conditioning was appreciated.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Balboa Island vacation

Our family had a wonderful time staying at this property. The house was spacious and Kristy was very responsive and reached out to me before and during the stay and was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Thank you Susan for staying with your family on Balboa Island. It was a joy to have you! You are welcome back anytime. Best, Kristy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Clean

Nice location. Clean and nicely decorated.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fam Vaca

Enjoyed the location of this older Balboa property….clean and great for a 6 adults +.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect !!

Location was amazing. House was perfect and owner was more than accommodating! Would highly recommend staying here. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2023
Lori, Thank you for visiting our home on Balboa Island. Thank you for taking such good care of our home and more importantly for having fun!! See you again soon! Kristy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful host

Host was very responsive. We checked in perfectly. The location was ideal. We do plan on returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2024
Thank you Elizabeth for the kind words! Looking forward to having you back again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Fun

Great location. Plenty of room for our multi generation family. Looking forward to next summer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chuck’s memorial

Property is lovely, beautiful location. Easy access to everything you could possibly want on Balboa. Kristy is very easy to work with & the house is very well equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice location with a good restaurant across the street

It was cut short due to severe illness of our beautiful little dog, we rushed home in the middle of the night on Wednesday. She has cancer and is in her last days of life.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Thank you for staying with us on Balboa Island. I'm sure you had some fond memories with you and your beautiful little dog. Looking forward to your return, you were a fantastic guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rooms were spacious and the 4 bathrooms make it perfect for events like weddings where all are getting dressed up at the same time. The room with the king bed is the warmer than the rest of the house because of windows and high ceilings so may need a fan (which they have there) to prevent over cooling the rest of the rooms. The kitchen was extremely well provisioned. The living room space (which is connected to the dinning area) works well for multiple people and furniture in comfortable. Close to good places to eat and cute shops. Would defiantly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

The house was so big and spacious with each bedroom having its own bathroom which is a plus when 8 people are staying. For cleanliness I gave 4 not because the house was dirty but because of some stains on carpet and such but otherwise the sheets were clean as were the bathrooms and kitchen. We celebrated my mom’s 80th birthday there and it was a great house to sit outside on the porch and enjoy the island. Really close to the ferry and short walk downtown. I would definitely stay here again. Kristy was so easy to reach and very nice to deal with although we didn’t have any issues but she would communicate with ease regarding check in and check out times very quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location

Fabulous location house amenities could be better.

We loved the location of our stay. The house was big enough and the kitchen was well stocked. The kids room had toys and games. But there was a lack of towels in each room, barely a full roll of toilet paper per bathroom, and the kitchen could take a good deep clean. The alleyway access was closed so we couldn’t use the garage and parking was sort of a nightmare. The furniture is worn and feels like a heavily used rental with a need for updates. This place could be really charming if more money was put into her. We probably will spend more money next time to get a nicer place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Preface: This is the second time we have stayed at this property so at one time it was a great property or we would not have returned . This stay however was very uncomfortable. First the property needs a deep cleaning. The kitchen had a greasy film over the counters, the plates and silverware all had to be washed before using. There was no coffee grinder as stated in amenities. The pots and pans were not cleaned well and the kitchen appliances were lacking. The main floor was sticky. The living room was missing the coffee table and only had one end table to place drinks on so really only one person could sit comfortably in it. The sofas were shabby and broken down. The dining area only had seating for six even though the property can sleep 9. The upstairs bathrooms are all carpeted and smelled musty which management tried to disguise with overly perfumed plug in freshners.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! Great location and very clean. The kitchen is well stocked and parking was easier than I expected. Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Location is amazing with this house. Right on the corner is a cute coffee bar and restaurant. Garage was amazing to have House had everything we needed. It was just a little dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
clean rooms, enough room for everyone in my party, fully stocked kitchen with all thing needed for cooking, very walkable with pleasant views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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