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Remodeled Gem Balboa Island Beach House: 129 Opal

Holiday home in Newport Beach with kitchen and balcony

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Front patio area with 2 parking spots
Front Patio
Kitchen & Island
Island bar seating
Kitchen Island

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 688.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

About this property

Remodeled Gem Balboa Island Beach House: 129 Opal

Summary:

This front unit beach house is centrally located on the island.



The Space:

This recently fully renovated Balboa Island two bedroom, two bathroom beach house is centrally located on the island with close access to the Balboa Ferry and historic Marine Avenue. This home features an open, airy living room with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. The front patio is perfect for family gatherings where you can enjoy comfortable outdoor dining with a patio table, chairs, and a BBQ.



This recently fully renovated Balboa Island two bedroom, two bathroom beach house is centrally located on the island with close access to the Balboa Ferry and historic Marine Avenue. This home features an open, airy living room with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. The front patio is perfect for family gatherings where you can enjoy comfortable outdoor dining with a patio table, chairs, and a BBQ.



The kitchen has plenty of counter space for preparing food and extra storage. The master bedroom has a queen bed with an en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom has a bunk bed with a full size mattress on bottom, twin on top and an en-suite bathroom as well. There is a shared laundry room complete with a washer and dryer. For your convenience, there are two parking spots in the front driveway or you can use it as an oversized patio.



This beach house is in prime location on Balboa Island. Go for a walk around the island and stroll along historic Marine Avenue. Indulge in one of Balboa Island's famous frozen banana or a Balboa Bar. Explore the area via the ferry to visit the Balboa Village on the Peninsula and take in the views of the Balboa Pier.



You can also book both downstairs and upstairs together if you have a larger group. Ask us about details!



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Guest Access:

Guests have access to the entire front unit that is on the ground level.



The Neighborhood:

Go for a walk around the Island and stroll along historic Marine Avenue. Indulge in one of Balboa Island's famous frozen banana or a Balboa Bar. Explore the area via the ferry to visit the Balboa Village on the Peninsula and take in the views of the Balboa Pier. Rent a bike, jet ski, stand up paddle board, or kayak.



Whale watching, and deep-sea fishing trips are close by with many boats that leave the Balboa Pavilion daily. On Balboa Island you can relax along the pristine beaches, go surfing nearby, check out the FUN ZONE, and grab a bite to eat at one of the many fine restaurants.



Getting Around:

Balboa Island passenger and auto ferry.



Other Things to Note:

- 10 pm noise curfew ordinance Strictly enforced by Newport Beach Police

- Must be 26 or older to book

- Must provide your email and be able to access our company online portal for house info.

- No parties or gatherings.

- We try our best to keep updated on remodels/construction happening around our vacation units. However, construction can pop up anytime in the City of Newport Beach without notice. N.B.V.P is not responsible and will not issue refunds due to neighboring construction.



Interaction with Guests:

I give my guests space but am available when needed. We are available at any time to answer any questions or service the property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 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
Must be able to login into our Online Guest Portal and provide us and working email and phone number for during your stay. Must be 26 or older to ...

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number SLP10350

About the area

Newport Beach

Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, is home to this holiday home. 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 happening at Bren Events Center or Festival Amphitheatre.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Balboa Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Balboa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fashion Island - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Remodeled Gem Balboa Island Beach House: 129 Opal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Remodeled Gem Balboa Island Beach House: 129 Opal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remodeled Gem Balboa Island Beach House: 129 Opal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Remodeled Gem Balboa Island Beach House: 129 Opal located?

Located in Balboa Island, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Pier. Balboa Beach and Mother’s Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Teresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place, good location and nice and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Excellent place to stay.

Two friends get together. Great spot. Bike rentals close. Loved the 2 bath set up. Off street parking wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage and the updated kitchen and baths were really nice.One thing was that the bunk bed was very close to the ceiling and you could not use the ceiling fan if someone slept up there because it would likely hit them as they enter/exit the bed on the ladder
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

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

Great House

The house was perfect for my family of 4. I loved the clean, modern décor of the house. I would definitely rent this place again. Check in was seamless. The parking spot was wonderful. We had a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Charming front beach house

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving vacation staying at this charming front beach house on Balboa Island. The location is great, walking distance to coffee & shops. The kitchen is well stocked and it has a nice open layout that works well. It was the perfect spot for our family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had to keep resetting the air conditioner circuit breaker.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

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

No surprises

This was an excellent location for our stay in Southern California, and the renovated cottage had everything we expected. No surprises is always good! We would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

My vacation on Balboa Isle

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our rental was only steps to the bay and ferry. It was beautifully recently updated. It was fully equipped. The people at the agency were helpful and kind.

6/10 Okay

Jeremy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
AC has known issues and breaks a lot!We stayed here during a hot week in OC. The AC would run for a little while and then cut out in all the rooms, making the house get very hot. There are warning signs all over the house that state you cannot have the windows open and the AC, so the house will heat up quickly- especially if you take the foot ferry over to Newport. We called maintaince and they knew about this, meaning it happens a lot. They had to flip the circuit breaker to fix it but that only solves the problem for an hour or so.Otherwise the house of very nice and thoughtfully appointed. But at these prices I would stay somewhere else during hot summer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

Sweet!

This cottage is clean, and equipped with everything you need. The upstairs is over the bottom unit’s bedrooms and you can hear walking around from the bedrooms below. The washer/dryer is a huge plus but the absolute best thing about this place is a driveway for parking two cars. If you’re not familiar with Balboa Island, you will understand once you get there. Parking is a commodity here in these beach cities!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was clean. Coffee maker didn’t work and no good place to put a suitcase besides the floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

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

Location Location

Perfect location on BI. Quiet street, but close to everything—would definitely stay ther again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Poor property management

This property is awesome, clean, its been completely renovated and great location. The only negative complaint is the A/C was broken. The owner of the property was at the house when we arrived waiting on the A/C people to show which ended up being a no-show. We contacted the Newport Beach property manager and they refused to help with anything regarding the A/C. The weather was warmer than usual, a window a/c unit would of been reall helpful but nothing was offered. Balboa Island is a frequent vacation spot for us and we will return BUT will not rent from Newport Beach Property. More bath towels are a must!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

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