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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 669.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Balboa island, CA
  • Fashion Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Newport Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living room Sleeper Sofa

1 Queen Bed

North Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

South Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Balboa Island Retreat

Lots of Island Charm in this 100 Block, 2 bedroom, 1bath upstairs retreat. Located just a few houses to South Bayfront and Newport Harbor where you will see incredible sunsets! 3 blocks to the Island Ferry that takes you across to the Balboa Peninsula, the Fun Zone and the Ocean! Or, simply walk to the end of the street to enjoy the beach and harbor.

Rent a Golf Cart @ Balboa Island golf cart rentals 949 514 2134 or Visit the Balboa Island Gallery & Clubhouse, just a few blocks away on Agate, the Ferry Street. Enjoy Island shopping and specialty restaurants within walking distance on Marine avenue. The Fun Zone is across the bay with a Ferris wheel, arcade, and kids rides. Kayaks, jet skis, Duffy's, and paddleboards all available for rent. Bring your bikes or rent them .Portable AC unit available upon request, but there are ceiling fans in each of the rooms.

Golf Cart rental available with reservation for additional charge. contact

15 minutes from John Wayne Airport, 30 minutes to Disney Land, and 20 minutes to Laguna Beach and their World Famous Sawdust Festival and Art Colony.

The Island Retreat provides 2 Queen beds and a queen-sized sleeper sofa. The unit has vaulted ceilings, is light, bright, and airy with great breezes. A Galley kitchen, 43 inch TV, and barbecue on the patio. Lots of games for the kids and family fun.

Beach chairs, umbrellas, , sand toys, and boogie boards on site.

Property manager

Kathy Pasqualino; Kim Rossall, Joe Markow
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

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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 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 deadlock
Property Registration Number SLP13011

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 natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Orange County Great Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, or check out an event or a game at Bren Events Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Balboa island, CA

What's nearby

  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Balboa Beach - 9 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 10 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 21 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Balboa Island Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Balboa Island Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balboa Island Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Balboa Island Retreat located?

This family-friendly Newport Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Balboa Beach and Balboa Pavilion are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 70 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott P.

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

Great place

Fantastic location. Will come again to get out of the desert heat!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

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

A memorable stay!

We had a wonderful stay at your home on turquoise street. The home was spacious, clean and had everything we needed. Drinking morning coffee on the patio was my favorite. We are looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina G.

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

Great stay on Balboa Island!

We had an amazing stay in this charming apartment! Everything was exactly as described. The space was spotless, fully equipped with everything we could need, and ideally located. Communication with the host was very friendly and prompt throughout. I highly recommend this place and look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Cute place!

We loved our time here and appreciated the host’s responsiveness!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Great Labor Day Weekend!

We live on the island and had our adult kids and their spouses stay for the long weekend. Great stay and perfect for 2 couples!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

A lovely long summer weekend

We had a wonderful time during our stay. The apartment was clean and cozy. Everything was easily walkable and so easy to enjoy. We would happily stay here again given the chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Just the boys

My 2 sons and I had a great time at Balboa island and the accommodations were perfect for us. A close walk to everything. Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great place in a great location

We had a wonderful time on Balboa Island and this unit had everything we needed. Restaurants and shops were within walking distance, and walking onto the ferry and over to the beach was super easy. We had a couple of minor questions and Kathy was extremely responsive and took care of them quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina A., Moreno Valley, USA

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

Cozy on Balboa Island

Very nice and clean private second floor apartment, two bedroom, one bath, and perfect for our weekend. Very well furnished and equipped for cooking and relaxing. Beautiful Balboa Island location within walking distance of restaurants on Marine Street and the ferry to the Balboa pier. Great and well-maintained neighborhood and access to calm harbor beaches perfect for grandkids. A boardwalk completely surrounds the island which was great for jogging. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin Hayes W.

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

little gem on balboa island

this property is a little gem! it's the perfect size and well appointed for a small family to use as a home base from which to explore orange county. online listing and pictures are accurate. you have everything you need in the home. checkin in/out was smooth and easy. and the owners/managers were attentive and easy to contact. highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie A. Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Perfect location for Balboa Island, by the ferry and right down the street from the Bay, a 10 min walk to the coffee shops and restaurants on the island. 5 stars for location!The home is dated though, and would be amazing if remodeled. While I paid a cleaning fee, I had to clean the shower and medicine cabinet prior to use, which was a bit filthy (there was hair and lots of dust in the medicine cabinet). Also a lot of rust here and there. The kitchenware has a lot of plastics which I don’t feel comfortable using. Pls note that this is coming from someone who places a premium on cleanliness and modern appliances/interiors. The host is wonderful, great with communication and accommodated a late check out, which I appreciated. Again, location of home is excellent. My enjoyment of the home was tempered due to the dated interior.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen V.

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

Beach Condo

The property was exactly what we expected based on reviews, description and photos. The condo is small but has all the basics a family needs. Love the beach theme and colors. The front unit was not rented and the owners/management welcomed us to use the front patio which we really appreciated. The location is great, not even a block from the water but far enough away from the "busier" main street. We had a wonderful time on the island and know we will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renae S.

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

Location was perfect!

What a quaint, beautiful island! We were so impressed with how friendly everyone was! We were there in October, and wow! Every house on every block was so festive with Halloween decor! Our unit had everything we needed for our purposes, we most enjoyed waking up and taking a walk and seeing all the boats and blue water. Breakfast was easy to find, just around the corner. The main street offered some tasty foods and fun shopping. We will come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louisa, Madison, WI

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

Fabulous little nook tucked away on the island

This charming and rustic apartment hidden away off Turquoise is a perfect little escape on the island. Cozy and clean and relatively quiet with all the essentials including beach chairs, laundry, towels and cookware. Comfy beds. Warm in the evenings, but properly placed fans cools everything down in a jiffy. Property managers are excellent communicators and extremely accommodating. Thx for the welcoming space!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laura C.

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

Cozy beach home

We enjoyed the beach house The home was perfect for our short stay...great location. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked. The only negatives: house could use some attention to details... such as replacing cracked mirrors & bathroom vanities. The mattress in the upstairs bedroom is long overdue to be replaced. Other than that... we loved staying in this cozy home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Mitch G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Old and Dirty

I’m sure if I was a college kid I may not have noticed how dirty things were mold in the shower I could go on and on but why bother I had to go to a hotel after a couple days waste of money
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

A little Mother Daughter Weekend!

This house was super cute and great location for a weekend away. House provided everything we needed and more. The bed in the room on the left was quite possible to most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever laid in. It was absolutely terrible, First night I slept on the couch the second night I took all the extra pillows to make a mattress topper. Fortunately we weren’t there long enough to complain but if you have a sensitive back beware of the beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Naarah K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Misleading Amenities Description

Horrible A/C conditions in the property and misleading information as to the quality of the A/C in the unit. If you like staying in a house that's over 100 degrees, this property is for you. The ceilings fans do NOTHING to cool the space, the only cool air is a small, undersized port-o unit in the living room (NOT DEPICTED IN ANY PHOTOS), and the back rooms have ZERO air circulation even with fans and windows open. This property is HORRIBLE, and UNLIVABLE. The renovation is nothing more than slapping lipstick on a pig, a new VCT floor and some paint. The cabinets and bathroom are old and dated, the bathroom door doesn't close, cabinet handles are falling off, and pots and pans are dirty. Do yourself a favor, don't let the owner rob you, stay at a hotel. It's cheaper and 100% better.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROchelle H.

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

great apartment

Apartment is well appointed with all the necessities. It’s small but doesn’t feel like it because you have everything you need. Property manger was easy to get a hold of and responsive. Balboa is a such a special place! Fully enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina G., San Jose

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

We just checked out will complete survey

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Balboa

Lovely home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dustin P.

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

Great location

Great location on Balboa. Super clean. East check in. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Susie P.

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

Loved

Great to have towels and boards and chairs included!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

Balboa Island and the weather was spectacular!

Balboa Island and the weather was spectacular! We had a great time at the many amazing restaurants in the area… Not only on Balboa Island but also across the short ferry ride to the Balboa Peninsula! Walking the boardwalk was so picturesque… We will definitely go back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylea B.

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

Great location

Cute place in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Pasqualino; Kim Rossall, Joe Markow

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Owned by 35 year Island residents, they are dedicated that Turquoise maintains the Island charm that we all love. Turquoise is a one block street with minimal traffic and just a fun street and community to be a part of.

What makes this property unique

Location, Location, Location

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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