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"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Balboa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Newport Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Studio Apartment

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning

"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" (10% Weekly Discount) Beach and Bay are a block away. "GARAGE PARKING" for a "SUB COMPACT Car". "AIR CONDITIONING" Located between Newport and Balboa Piers this mid Century 4 unit building on West Balboa Blvd Is perfect for short walks to either Pier and many fine restaurants, as well as the Balboa Ferry and the Catalina Flyer. This Studio apartment has a new shower with barn door, granite counter tops, stainless appliances with dishwasher. There is a comfy queen size captain's bed with storage underneath and ample closet and drawer space. Side tables are laptop tables to provide a workspace. Amenities include Smart TV, Cable, free Wifi, coin op washer and Dryer, there is a gas BBQ with table and chairs on a shared patio space. Beach chairs are provided and stored in the garage with the laundry. This is a ground floor unit. There is a small bathroom with a small shower. Quite hours are very important. No Animals allowed on property due to allergies. City Short term rental permit SLP 13795

Property manager

Dennis and Janet Owners / Jeff Myers Property Manager
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Languages

English

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Kitchen
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No booking for more than 28 days Quite hours from 10pm to 8am strictly enforced Renter responsible for any city fines for violating noise ordanances

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number SLP13795

About the area

Newport Beach

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach. Newport Pier and Huntington Beach Pier 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bren Events Center or Festival Amphitheatre. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Newport Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balboa Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Fashion Island - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 25 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mutt Lynch's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Seaside Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Baja Sharkeez - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stag Bar + Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mother’s Beach and Newport Pier. Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach are just steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 98 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DOMONIC R.

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

Great getaway

Loved it, close to shops, restaurants, beach and walking trails. Would love to come back and do it all over again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

frida f.

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

Excellent stay. Location Location!

It was a lovely stay. Half a block from the beach within a Newport residential neighborhood. Bed was comfy. Parking was great. Perfect for a solo traveler or couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

Was busy area, mothers day weekend.

Nice property, short walk to beach and new port pier. Lots to do in this area. Love the mom n pop shops.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

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

Beach getaway!

We spent a very relaxing 4 days in this cozy beachside studio - just the thing to escape the Midwest winter! Loved that the beach was just across the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

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

Everything we needed!

The apartment is comfortable and has everything you need. Walk to the beach across the road and up a block, super easy. Nice outdoor courtyard to sit in outside when not on the beach. Walk to restaurants and shops. The only issue was our noisy neighbors our first two nights. I contacted the owner and she was quick to respond. I know you can’t control everyone’s behavior, but the neighbors did not look old enough to be renting a VRBO. Once they were gone, it was nice and quiet. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

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

Guests from West Virginia

Excellent location, very easy access to beach, fun grill cooking for family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

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

Awesome getaway

1240 Balboa is a super nice place to stay while visiting Newport Beach. Great location, clean and well maintained! Simple booking and check in/out procedures
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Vacation

Location was perfect - place was just what we needed
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great quiet getaway.

The place was well stocked with everything you need for a vacation rental. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful and just a short walk to the beach. The management was super responsive. We’ll definitely rent with them again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful stay! It was close to everything and across the street from the beach. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location with an easy walk to the beach Beach gear in the garage was nice to have available garage only fits small cars... we had a Mazada 3 and barely fits
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina D.

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

Stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Walk to beach was perfect. Quiet at night. Everything was perfect not too much just right. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina P.

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

Cute place!

We had a great vacation and enjoyed our stay. Good location within a nice walk from everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Great location!

Great value and location. Has everything you need to enjoy the beach and explore the peninsula.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tayler M.

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

Great place!

Amazing time spent here for our honeymoon. Close to the beach and the bike path. Easy access to get to everything. Space was clean and great size for 2 people.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Great

Great for our 5 night stay. The garage was a bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie W.

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

Beach stay

Great location, right across from beach. Walking distance to many amenities. All the beach essentials in the garage was fantastic. Only constructive criticisms would be sheets have visible stains albeit clean but still.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie O.

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

Newport Beach Getaway

Great space for 1-2 people. Unit was very well appointed, very clean, easy walkable location to lots of fun things to do, ocean and bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

2nd time

2nd time staying here. Love the location. Easy to beach and restaurants. Very clean and enjoyable place to stay. Easily one of the better places to stay if parking is an issue no issues finding street parking at any time if you don't use the garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Preston P.

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

Balboa Escape Is Fabulous

BalboaEscape is perfectly located , well stocked, meticulously clean and well managed . Thoughtfully there are power strips everywhere !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sali D.

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

I Want To Go Back!

Cute, beachy and with everything you need for the beach. Older unit but modernized with all the comforts of home. Perfectly situated to the beach (ocean & bayside), restaurants, etc. I will definitely stay there again. Enjoyed 4 mile beach walks each morning and night and didn’t want to come home. Parking wasn’t bad either and my car was parked for days. I just paid attention to the street sweeping signs as they directed. Responsive owners were so helpful and nice when I couldn’t find my email!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Location, Peace, Cleanliness all in one bungalow

From the start, there was great communication with the owner. The location and the property represented what was online. We made great memories and enjoyed a little respite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Shelley P.

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

Great location

The location seemed pretty ideal to us. Located between the two piers, the noise is slightly less and not as many of the crowds. The apartment is just as advertised, everything in working order. The bed is amazingly comfortable. We didn’t end up parking in the garage as street parking was available this time of year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

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

The perfect place!

This little spot is gem. Clean, quiet, close to EVERYTHING.Kitchen, great shower and bathroom and ventilation. And it has a small GARAGE to store my fishing gear and kayak! The hosts made it very easy to access with clear instructions on locks, times etc. I will certainly go back. It's perfect for one or two people.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Cozy Haven In A Perfect Location

Balboa Sea Escape exceeded all my expectations. Every detail was thoughtfully considered and made for a lovely stay. The kitchen was well-stocked, the bed was super comfortable, parking was convenient (the garage is indeed small even for a compact car so I parked there once and then there was easy street parking the rest of the time), and the location was perfect for exploring the area by foot or by car. I was traveling alone and felt completely safe and at ease. Communication with the owners was easy and helpful. It's a beautiful space with a cozy atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat. Five stars!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dennis and Janet Owners / Jeff Myers Property Manager

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Why they chose this property

Affordable well appointed lodging..........

What makes this property unique

Full Kitchen, Central Location, steps to Beach and Bay. A very comfortable Queen Size Bed. With Garage Parking for a Compact car.

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English

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