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Air conditioned Balboa Island Flat, Steps to Balboa Island Ferry, w/Parking. Amazing Location!

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Lot's of space in the the main room that opens up to a great patio area!  you'll enjoy the morning, afternoon, and evening in this spot!
The kitchen was recent upgraded to include some new appliances and has plenty of space to eat inside!
We love the balcony....don't you?  Enjoy breakfast, a meal, or drinks outside while watching the people below.  This balcony faces west for sunsets!
Just down the street is the famous Balboa Island Ferry that can take you to beaches on the Peninsula
One of the best things about the flat is the wide patio doors that lead to the this great balcony that can be used for just about anything.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Air conditioned Balboa Island Flat, Steps to Balboa Island Ferry, w/Parking. Amazing Location!

Free Whale Watching, Bike Rentals, Prehistoric Pets! We are happy to offer our guests Free Admission to some of the area's top attractions each and every day! Create exciting memories, have more fun, and truly experience your destination! Please click on the image below to see the latest offers!


THIS LOCATION IS AMAZING! Located on Balboa Island, this property lets you have the best of Balboa Island and the Peninsula - a rare double delight! You are are steps away from the Balboa Island Ferry to go across the bay and enjoy the beaches of Balboa Peninsula. You are also steps away from the Balboa Island Boardwalk that will allow you to walk around the entire Island with ease!

You are only a 10-minute walk to the Island’s main village on Marine Avenue, where you can enjoy local shopping and fantastic dining options. Or you can enjoy the smaller shops on Agate and the Boardwalk. This upstairs unit is sure to delight as you get the best of both worlds in Newport Beach!

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Did you know with our FREE FUN PACKAGE that a free Whale Watching ticket is included in your stay!

We are starting to take bookings for Summer 2025. Our bookings in the summer are a 7-night minimum, starting on Saturday or Sunday.

Sleeping Arrangements (sleeps 6)
• Master: Queen Bed
• Guest Room 2: Two Twin Beds, TV
• Living Room: Sofa Bed (Queen)

Living Room
• Large TV (Smart TV)
• Seating for 8
• Fire Place

Amazing Balcony Patio
• Covered balcony for outdoor dining, relaxation, people-watching
• Major appliances

Kitchen / Dining
• Seating and Service for 6
• Major appliances

Home Highlights
• AIR CONDITIONING
• One of few properties for rent near the Balboa Island Ferry
• Sort walk to Marine for dining and shopping
• Wi-Fi
• BBQ (Gas)
• Private Entry
• Private Parking
• Sand Shower to wash of sand before entering the house

The family-friendly unit is on the upstairs level and features two bedrooms, a welcoming living room, a covered patio, a bathroom, and a kitchen with recently updated appliances. You can sun bathe, swim, and paddleboard right in the nearby harbor. Enjoy great sunsets and frame memorable photos. Relax in the cool ocean breeze and dine while taking in the Harbor sights.

The property is upstairs, but everything is on a single level. Each bedroom and living space with a level of privacy that makes this 1,250 square foot property feel extra roomy. This property is filled with amenities through its 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom to make your stay more relaxing. Upon entry, you’ll notice that the living room has a big picture window to maximize your view and extends onto the great balcony! The living room features a large flat screen TV. The kitchen features recently updated appliances and is stocked should you want to prepare a great meal.

The master bedroom also features a flat screen TV. The second bedroom features two twin beds. The living room also has a sofa-sleeper for those extra guests!

There is WI-FI throughout!

This is one of a few properties on Balboa Island that has AIR CONDITIONING!

This property has rear parking (off-street) space for up to two vehicles, depending on the size of the vehicles.

This flat is the perfect getaway for families as well as a couples retreat.

A one-of-a-kind, man-made treasure, Balboa Island is a gem whether you drive, walk, bike or take the Balboa Island Ferry to the island. Balboa Island’s Marine Avenue is home to chic coastal shops featuring unique nautical designs, stylish beach fashions, art and jewelry. It’s also home to quaint Balboa Island restaurants and bistros serving up a variety of dishes bursting with flavor. The selections on Balboa Island go beyond the local fresh seafood of the day with flavors of Italian, Mexican, and French-Swiss mixed in to the culinary choices.

There may be nothing more iconic than the island’s two famous desserts, the Balboa Bar and Frozen Banana. The local sweet tooth treasures have been mainstays for nearly 75 years, and have been imitated and replicated, including on the hit TV show “Arrested Development.” The tasty treats are dipped in chocolate and covered with a variety of coatings from nuts and sprinkles to cookie crumbs.

If you want to visit the DISNEYLAND RESORT area, our property is located just under 20 miles to the resort and it's two main parks - DISNEYLAND and DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE. Make sure you check out STAR WARS LAND! After a great day at the parks, you can return back to your beach front oasis, refresh, relax, and take a stroll down to the beach.

If you are interested in the Laguna Beach PAGEANT OF MASTERS during July, this is a fantastic place to stay. Lyft or Uber is the way to get to the event. You can enjoy a nice glass of wine on the patio before your ride takes you to Laguna Beach.

Additional local attractions include Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Aquarium of the Pacific, South Coast Plaza, and the Fun Zone!

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Please note that our properties may have electronic devices installed such as electronic locks, front door cameras, or noise monitors. There are no video recording devices inside the property.

Property manager

Scott Carpenter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Newport Pier and Pelican Hill Golf Course 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Balboa Beach - 5 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Newport Dune - 11 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 28 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Air conditioned Balboa Island Flat, Steps to Balboa Island Ferry, w/Parking. Amazing Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Air conditioned Balboa Island Flat, Steps to Balboa Island Ferry, w/Parking. Amazing Location!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Air conditioned Balboa Island Flat, Steps to Balboa Island Ferry, w/Parking. Amazing Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Air conditioned Balboa Island Flat, Steps to Balboa Island Ferry, w/Parking. Amazing Location! located?

Located in Balboa Island, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pavilion. Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Family trip

Clean, great location and comfortable beds!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Enjoyed our stay

Had a very good experience with itrip Scott was very accommodating and quick to respond to all of our inquiries. The unit we rented met all of our wants and needs, looking forward to returning next year.

10/10 Excellent

Joann S.

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

Great location. So close to the water! Easy to walk around the Island.

Great size.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place and perfect location! Walk on to the ferry at the end of the street to the fun zone and whale watching boats!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

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

Balboa Island near ferry

Excellent information provided ahead of check in. Covered reserved parking a great plus. Loved the kitchen and living area. Queen bed and pillows were very comfortable. Particularly enjoyed the heater in the bathroom on our cold winter morning. Close to all the action....two minute walk to the ferry to get to the peninsula, 5 minute walk to get to the cute downtown area. The neighborhood does an amazing job decorating for Christmas. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

Great place to stay on Balboa Island

My family stayed here for a week during Thanksgiving, visiting my sister, who lives in Newport. This accommodation was great. The best highlights were: Walking pretty much everywhere on Balboa Island. Walking to the ferry to get to Balboa Peninsula and exploring around there, and walking to the beaches. My kids loved the small park across the street with the basketball goal and playground. The restaurant right next door served delicious Mexican food. We invited my sister's family over, and I grilled dinner for everyone. The dedicated parking spot is great! Overall we were very happy with the accommodation and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

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

Managed by iTrip

Even though I booked thru VRBO, this property is managed by iTrip. My only negative comment is I had to pay a $140 fee to VRBO. But thereafter all arrangements and communication was thru iTrip. iTrip was very helpful, professional and courteous. Checkin and Checkout was excellent and all communication with iTrip was exceptional, fast responses, and Courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey W.

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

Excellent location

We enjoyed the location of this home! Easy to take the ferry or walk into town. Home was beautiful and having a parking spot every day and not having to look for on street parking was icing on the cake! The cleaning person forgot to change the sheets in the master bedroom because they were not clean at all but I am sure it was just an oversight. We will definitely be staying here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Peaceful weekend in perfect location

This is a lovely unit strategically placed on Balboa Island near the ferry, making it easy to walk either over to Marine Ave. or across the ferry to the peninsula. I loved having air-conditioning (which worked perfectly and quietly) and a reserved, covered driveway parking spot (an uncommon amenity on the island). It's also great being next to Todos Santos for coffee in the morning and amazing dinner in the evening. The beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Balboa Upstairs unit

Great location, easy to walk everywhere and take the ferry to Newport Beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah R.

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

Just what we were looking for on Balboa Island

Property is just as pictured. No frills but very well organized, everything very easy to use. A/C works very well, BBQ grill is really great, all kitchen appliances in good working order, bath towels fresh, soft and plentiful, roomy closets. Great location if you want close to ferry, easy walking to bayfront.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

charles s.

Great Stay

We found the house to exactly fit our needs. The Ferry is right down the street, giving us easy access to the beach, the pier, and Newport Landing Restaurant on the other side. It is a short walk to the boardwalk and the shops on Marine. Being two bedrooms, I could use one as an office, as I brought a card table to set up in the unused room. All rooms are air-conditioned and work effectively and quietly. While there is no garage, there is a canvas canopy where one can park their car. We especially liked the large, front porch with the overhead awnings where we could eat our meals and sit any time of day. The TV was very nice and there were many channels from which to choose. We will definitely book this again. Great Value for the money.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

May

Enjoyed it.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jerri H.

Great Location

We had our first stay on Balboa Island and this place did not disappoint. The host was great to work with and the place is very comfortable. It was nice having a place with A/C as well as a reserved area to park. We had an SUV car rental and had plenty of space to park. We had everything we needed while staying there and the patio is so nice to sit out on during the day and very private. The location is great, just right down from where the ferry comes in. We really enjoyed walking around the island every morning and the shops and restaurants are all very good. We are already looking forward to our next trip back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Great place on Balboa Island

We were participating in a paddling training camp at the Newport Aquatic Centre. It was a very comfortable space for 2 adults but could have fit 4 if needed. We really appreciated the well-equipped kitchen as we were cooking healthy meals at home. Property manager was very responsive. Only took advantage of the included e-bike rental one day because we were otherwise busy - it was a wonderfully fun way to explore the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Quick Birthday Weekend

Had a great time on Balboa Island for my son’s birthday. The apartment is super clean with great parking!! We’ll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Can’t wait to come back!

I enjoyed my time here so much! The owner/managers were so accommodating and friendly, check in and out was really easy and the location was just perfect. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B., Bellevue, WA

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

Balboa house

We stayed here for nine days and every was great. We visited the Fun Zone via the Balboa Ferry had lunch in the Pavilion which was excellent. Scott the property manager was great to work with we wanted and extra day and was not a problem. Nice quiet place and close to a lot of activities. We will stay here again when in town.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm R., Phoenix AZ

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

Agate

Wonderful!!! We stayed 7 nights at this apartment. Could not have been happier with the location. Parking was a luxury if anyone has stayed on Balboa Island knows. Would love to return. Kitchen has everything you would need, we hosted a small dinner group and had plenty of room. Balcony provides added space for morning coffee and cocktails. Very happy with our choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W., Denver, CO

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

Convenient and Cozy

Lovely place to stay and so affordable. Great deal.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sadie M., Bozeman, MT

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

Amazing location!!!

I would highly recommend this property. The location is ideal and is very well maintained. The property manager was very quick to respond and friendly. If you can get this property, you are aure to love it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Erik H., Woodland

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

Fantastic Location

Great place to stay, quiet at night but Balboa Island is just amazing. The kitchen is adequately stocked, but if you are planning on doing some extensive cooking bring your spices, etc. Beds are comfortable, and love the fact this place has an AC!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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

Autumn Girls Trip

We wanted to visit Balboa Island in the "off" season and it was just as we hoped. Quiet and lovely weather, and the location of this rental worked out perfect for us. We loved being able to open the French doors and letting the weather in. Property Manager was very responsive and helpful, and also welcomed us nicely. Also loved the proximity to Todos Santos which had a great coffee bar in the morning and excellent food and service as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Awesome Property

Property was in a perfect location. A short walk to the strip of shops / restaurants on balboa island. Hop right on to the ferry to get over to the balboa peninsula. Have an awesome Mexican restaurant right underneath. Convenient effortless parking. Had the pleasure of hearing a band at the balboa park which you can see from the balcony. Peaceful quant little spot perfect for a family of 4-5.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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