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Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

1 bathroom

Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!

Balboa Escape is located mid peninsula and half a block to either the Beach or the Bay. It is a short walk to the Balboa Ferry, Catalina Flyer and many great restaurants. The closest bike rentals are only 2 blocks away. This apartment has just been updated with new fully equipped kitchen, cabinets, granite countertops, appliances, windows, AC and flooring. Beach Towels are provided. It is light and airy with lots of windows. This is a 2nd floor apartment and the largest in this 4 apartment building. It has a comfy queen size captains bed in the bedroom with storage underneath and a chest of drawers and a closet. The living room has a pull out queen sofa sleeper and there is a chest for storage and closet in the living room as well. New Smart TV with cable and free WiFi. There is one garage parking space for a subcompact car. There are Beach chairs and boogie boards in the garage. The coin op laundry is located in the garage. There is a shared patio with table and chairs and a Weber gas grill. This is a perfect location for a relaxing stay at the beach. No animals are allowed on property due to allergies. One flight of stairs must be climbed to Access this apartment. SLP13796

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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 bookings for more than 28 days Quite hours from 8pm to 10am 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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number SLP13796

About the area

Newport Beach

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Balboa Peninsula, 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling 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

  • ‪Stag Bar + Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Baja Sharkeez - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blackies by the Sea - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Newport Coffee Company - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mother’s Beach and Newport Pier. Balboa Beach and Newport Harbor Nautical Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying and would again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Upstairs is spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

very nice

Great location, nice ocean breeze and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great access to the beach and never had an issue with parking in front (Thank God).Air conditioning was a great benefit but the the units need to be cleaned I guess becasue there is an ever present musty smell or maybe it comes from the water leak issue that is below the unit in the garage??
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

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

Close to beach. Lovely clean apartment with garage

The apartment was great! Very comfortable and clean. Close to the beach. Garage access worked well. Small garage so small car a must. The apartment had everything we needed. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odette N.

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

Great place for a beach getaway

Very clean tidy property with all the amenities you could need. A very short walk to the beach and the boardwalk. We hired bikes and were able to bike to Huntington and Sunset Beaches. Communication with the owner was excellent. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

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

Great little apartment

Nice 2nd floor apartment, windows with breeze and good light. Must be able to climb some stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

As adertized

Great place with easy check in and fantastic location. I am frequent user of ABB and the absolute best recommendation I can give is that I would book again with this host.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Donna S.

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

Birthday Celebration

Great location and well equipped!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey&Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place to soak in some summertime beach!! Excellent location, owners were responsive and we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natasha W.

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

Mid week get away

Fun stay in great location. Clean and bright. Comfy bed and it was nice to have the garage for parking bikes. Great coffee shop and market nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Vacation

Out all day great neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

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

Balboa

The location was just has shown ~ very clean and Janet was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Casey O.

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

Nice visit. Too bad it rained.

It was a good visit. The unit fits the budget and had everything we needed in the right location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Relaxing and rejuvenating retreat

The home was perfect for us. The home was well stocked and well maintained. We enjoyed walking all over Balboa Peninsula. We would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

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

Perfect Stay

Perfect little vacay for us! We were within walking distance to all things fun and beautiful. Place had on hand all we needed for comfort and fun. Thank You! 10/10 recommend 🌟
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary P.

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

Great Location

The apartment was perfect for our stay in the Newport/Balboa area. Very clean and new feeling, with great location to beach and marina. Garage is not useable for parking unless you drive a smart car, but was nice to have for storage during our stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Mike C.

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

Great getaway

Property was great. The only recommendation is the floors could be mopped.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Pamela G.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Pay for Parking

We selected this property because of the centralized location to events we were attending during our stay. We were unaware of the pay for parking on the streets in the neighborhood between the hours of 8am to 6pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Great Stay!

This place was nice and tidy. The steps up are a bit steep, but it wasn’t bad for us in our 30s. You definitely need to have a tiny car to be able to park in the garage, parking in the nearby neighborhood was way to find every night, for us. Communication with the host was timely as well :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

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

Wonderful stay!

This place is great. Can’t beat the location, just 2 short blocks to the beach boardwalk. There is so much natural light and really cute California decor. The place is really comfy, great bed and couches. And the kitchen was stocked with everything needed to do some good cooking. Definitely note that the garage is for a small car only…I had a crossover and couldn’t fit. Street parking is easy enough to come by during the week but was difficult on the weekend. That is the only draw back but is the case for most places in this area. Will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Nice Newport Beach Rental on the Balboa Peninsula

My wife and I had a wonderful stay in this Newport rental unit. The place was clean and nicely updated. The location is so convenient and within easy walking distance from the Newport Pier on the ocean side and the Balboa Fun Zone on the bay side. The bathroom is on the smaller side but not a big deal and the garage is very small as stated, but we had no problem finding parking on the street. Thanks for sharing your home with us, Dennis and Janet.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick & Dacia C., Minden, Nevada

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

Excellent Location, Clean, Comfortable

We really enjoyed our stay here. The unit is conveniently located to Newport Beach. Parking is fairly easy. The bed is comfortable and there are lots of linens and towels. The kitchen is well-equipped (appreciated the starter pack of coffee/creamer). We made good use of the beach chairs & towels. The only minor complaint would be regarding the sleeper sofa; it’s quite uncomfortable and rickety. I’d say the unit is better for 2 people. Overall a great little place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

John L.

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

California dreaming

Clean and well organized property management. The one issue we had was there are very bright lights on that shine into the bedroom window at night. A proper set of drapes should be installed to block this glaring light at night.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verna S.

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

Perfect home base for stay on the Balboa Peninsula

This is my second stay at the property and first time in Apartment D. If you don’t like stairs and are looking for an ocean view, it won’t be the right spot for you. However, if you are like me and want a comfortable and clean home base to return to after daily outings, it is perfect. This one-bedroom apartment is nicely decorated and the sofa area is comfy and spacious, the bed is very comfortable, and the kitchen is well equipped with whatever you may need. There were lots of back up towels, including beach towels. The garage parking is very small so I recommend parking on the street. My stay was in October so there was no problem finding a space very near the apartment. The beach is right across the street and the apartment is perfectly located for walking to either the Newport Pier or to the Balboa Pier and Fun Zone. Approx. 3/4 mi-1 mi. There are lots of good places to eat, plenty of bakeries and bars. Overall a great stay and I will definitely look to stay here again next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

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