Balboa Up · Step to Sand, Remodeled, Affordable

Coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(46 Ratings)

Apartment in Balboa Peninsula, CA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this apartment rental

Two houses from the sand and two house from the bay, this newly remodeled, 1000 square foot two bedroom, one bathroom luxury condominium with two patios, is ideally located west of Pacific Coast Highway and is a 15 second walk to one of the top rated beaches in the USA. This beautiful beach house sits in between both of Newport Beach’s piers and is centrally located to everything our beach town has to offer. The condo comes with one assigned parking spot. Our home is fully furnished with modern décor, has a washer & dryer in the condo and offers free Wi-Fi and cable tv streaming.
Absolutely no parties will be permitted. No more than 8 people may be on premise at any time. No music to be played outside past 10pm. Failure to abide by the rules will result in a $500 charge, you will be reported to Airbnb and will result in immediate eviction.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Map of Balboa Peninsula, CA

Nearby attractions

Downtown Disney District

22.9 mi

Aquarium of the Pacific

31.1 mi

Paradise Gardens Park

22.6 mi

Redondo Beach Pier

50.9 mi

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Balboa Up · Step to Sand, Remodeled, Affordable

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9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(46 Ratings)

Apartment in Balboa Peninsula, CA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Map of Balboa Peninsula, CA

Nearby attractions

Downtown Disney District

22.9 mi

Aquarium of the Pacific

31.1 mi

Paradise Gardens Park

22.6 mi

Redondo Beach Pier

50.9 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(46 Ratings)

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

This property is all about location. Which we enjoyed very much.

6.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Nice place with patio and beach stuff available to use. Deposit return was slow - I had to ask about it after a couple weeks.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

We come in every year for the holidays to visit family. It is a great location with access to Balboa and Newport. It is right in between the bay and the coastline. Fair warning the interior doors are not solid so if you need quiet for littles to nap this may not be the place for you. The attached patio is nice to sit and enjoy the gorgeous weather.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

We have been visiting the Balboa Peninsula for years and this place is right in the heart of it all. The condo had all of the amenities you need for a pleasant stay. Below are my Pro's and Con's of the condo: Pro 1 Location. Easy access to beach and shopping. We rode bikes and walked everywhere. 2 Garage was small but we were able to store our bikes and scooters safely without having to drag them upstairs. 3 Comfortable bed and sheets. Don't know what type of material the bed linens were but they were soft and comfy. 4 Outside deck was great for morning coffee and cocktails at sunset. Plenty of room to leave all of our beach gear and not have to bring it inside. Con's 1 It's an old bathroom so don't expect a lot of pressure from the shower head. 2 No fan in second bedroom and it gets warm with double bunk beds and limited air flow, bring a fan for that room. 3 We didn't cook much but I would say that the kitchen did not have a lot of appliances. I couldn't find a coffee maker. The check in was effortless and communication with Landlord was great. We would stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Fun in the sun!

Fun in the sun!

Great location for a great rate!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

The location is great and the deck is nice.

The location is great and the deck is nice.

Very good!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2021

Great stay

Great stay

A minute to the beach and we kept our car parked and biked along the boardwalk. Had a few questions for the owner and he responded quickly and helped us make arrangements.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

Great stay, location and value.

Great stay, location and value.

Great property on Balboa Island. Perfect location. Bunk beds are uncomfortable for an adult and the shower ran either freezing cold or scalding hot. No in between. But we enjoyed the stay and would do it again.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

Good family fun

Good family fun

The owner recommended a bike rental company that delivered bikes. The bike rental was everyone favorite part. I recommend renting the bikes, but double check best practices for locking them up. We will be renting another property from the owner soon. Thanks for the fun family memories!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

Fabulous stay

Fabulous stay

The location is perfect. The outdoor seating area was so spacious with a partial ocean view. The bedeooms are huge. Everything was provided, though the boogie boards need to be replaced and there was only one chair and one 1980's lounger that was available for the 6 of us. Very convenient to have a parking garage. Close to restaurants and rentals. Overall I would definately stay again.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

Great location

Great location

The old retro decor needs to go and the bunk beds are springy but Jason sent a brand new bbq after we found the old one died and new deck chairs . The fridge handle is still taped up But it works fine .

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

I Wanted to Like It

I Wanted to Like It

I want to first say that Jason was fantastic. He was available when needed, and even allowed us to check in early when we arrived sooner than expected. The location of the room is fantastic, however the title of "stunning remodel" I believe is a bit misleading. Television wires were hanging everywhere and were covered by pieces of cloth. The furniture in the room looked dated and worn out. Rust was apparent on the furniture in the kitchen. The fridge door handle was barely hanging on, and the ice maker was broken (creating chunks of ice we had to dig out to use). The bunk beds are very uncomfortable, noisy, and caused me quite a bit of hip and back pain when I slept on it. The closet is full of board games, all with missing pieces and most of them unplayable, as well as an outdoor chest full of beach toys and a basketball that was flat. The Wifi only works in the kitchen and living room, and was not able to connect to the bedrooms or bathroom. I really wanted to love this place for the location, but overall even though the customer service was great, my family won't be back to this room. This room provides very minimal and basic accommodations, as opposed to other rooms we have stayed at in the area.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

Family Vacation

Family Vacation

Great Location, close to the beach. My kids and grand kids loved the week we spent there. Also, Jason is great to deal with. Highly recommended!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2018

Fabulous condo!!!

Fabulous condo!!!

We have stayed in a handful of condos in Newport and this by far is the nicest!!! I would definitely call me back!!!

6.0 / 10.0

Apr 2018

GREAT location, not the best experience

GREAT location, not the best experience

Couldn't get into the garage with the code when we arrived, and it wasn't resolved until late in day 2 (of 3). Owners not terribly responsive. Description indicated laundry detergent was included. I searched everywhere, asked owners. Never found soap, and owners never did answer. Chair on porch broke and husband went tumbling. I will go back to Balboa, but will look for a different rental.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2018

Nice place to stay if you want to be close to the ocean.

Nice place to stay if you want to be close to the ocean.

Overall it was a nice and clean place. It was a little dated. If you are expecting a Hilton type of room, don't. It is not right on the beach but is only a 2 minute walk to the beach which was nice. There is a school that blocks almost all of the view of the beach but none the less still nice to be close. There are three units to this rental. We had the upstairs one. There was an attached roof deck that was nice to sit on and enjoy the ocean air and we were able to see a glimpse of the beach from there. There were six of us and found that there was plenty of room. It was sort of a balancing act with one bathroom and four females trying to get ready in the morning but overall it was workable. It was nice to have a full kitchen with cooking utensils and pans with some seasonings. The grill also worked well and had gas in it while we were there. The state of the propane is the responsibility of the renters. If you have a large vehicle don't plan on being able to comfortably park in the garage. It is very small and made for a car the size of a small compact. Overall impression is I would go there again.

6.0 / 10.0

Jan 2018

Not the best VRBO experience I've had...

Not the best VRBO experience I've had...

This VRBO had some issues. The photos are pretty accurate, but it was not clean and maintained as well as most others I have stayed at over the last 4 years. Carpets in bedroom desperately need shampooing, bed frame on King bed broken, TV did not work the entire time we were there for 4 days (despite a text to the owner). Our car would not fit in the tiny garage, so we had to use street parking. Other small things were missing, like no washcloths with the towels and no soap for the shower. Kitchen was clean and maintained, though. I also found the owners hard to communicate with beforehand. I requested a copy of my contract to understand cancellation and deposit refund policies. But I never received a copy, even after 3 asks. You may want to take the above into consideration before you book.

6.0 / 10.0

Oct 2017

Couple things could be better

Couple things could be better

The cleanliness was good, however, I would say it is not kid friendly, we had to move several glass breakable things out of the kids reach and move them back before we left. Also for kids the high top chairs didn't work for our little ones (didn't want them to fall and get hurt). The refrigerator door handle was broken. And in the afternoon/evenings the sun blairs in so brightly through the Arcadia door which is missing half the blinds and through the kitchen window above the sink that has no blinds, it makes cooking very un enjoyable, and it makes the place really warm. Other than that the location was good, an easy walk to the beach, the beach is awesome there, barely any people. The bed was comfortable. The place was clean. It was nice that they have a washer and dryer. Location was good, a lot to eat and grocery stores. We would stay again if those few things changed.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2017

I took a group of 15 year old girls to the beach and they had a blast. The property fit us perfectly

I took a group of 15 year old girls to the beach and they had a blast. The property fit us perfectly

The location of this property is perfect half way between both piers. It has a wonderful large deck that sits above all other properties so very relaxing. There are a few things that need upgrading but overall we thoroughly enjoyed it. It was well stocked in the kitchen and the beds were very comfortable. We will be back

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2017

Great place to stay

Great place to stay

Great location, right accross the street to the beach. The beds were suprisingly cozy. Garage made parking very easy. and Loved the balcony.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2016

Great location between Newport and Balboa Peir's

Great location between Newport and Balboa Peir's

Our family enjoyed 2 weeks of So Cal sun, fun and sand. We road bikes or walked all over. Cross Balboa Blvd and you are on the beach. Short bike ride to grocery store, restaurants and shopping. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Having a full kitchen, washer and dryer, a garage and a huge deck made it so easy to settle in and enjoy all Newport has to offer. We loved it and will be renting this home again. Owner was great and super responsive.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2016

Cozy, clean, great location awesome place to spend summer vacation!

Cozy, clean, great location awesome place to spend summer vacation!

The place is great, cozy and inviting, loved the location, highlight: the deck! Parking was ok, everything you need you got, plenty of towels and dinnerware! Felt like home!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2016

Amazing!

Amazing!

The House was everything we hoped for. Beautifully decorated, perfect location. One block from the sand and shore. The house was located between Balboa and Newport Pier. 10-15 minute walk either direction. Jason was very responsive to any questions I had. My family had an amazing vacation.

6.0 / 10.0

Jun 2016

Great location, but rundown

Great location, but rundown

The location of this property was great, since it was directly across the street from the beach and boardwalk. It was, however, pretty rundown. The bath towels were old and worn out, the couch seemed (smelled) old. The code to the garage didn't work so we couldn't ever get in, which ended up being ok because we were always able to find parking on the street, but could have potentially been an issue. Thankfully for some, the bed in the master was quite comfortable. The tv in the master was one of the old box ones from decades ago, but hopefully no one comes to Newport to watch tv. There were a few things missing, as well. The ceiling fans and some of the lights were run by remotes, and there were only batteries in one of the remotes so if we ever wanted to turn a fan on or off, we had to switch them all out. In our reservation we noted that we would have 6 women for a 4 night. 5 day stay, and there were only 3 rolls of toilet paper, so we had to supply our own for the last part of the trip. We also ran out of garbage bags. The location was great. Being close to the boardwalk and beach, and within walking distance of some great coffee shops, restaurants, and bike rental places is definitely a perk. This seems to be one of the more budget-friendly properties, so if that is what you are looking for, this is the place for you!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2016

Great property in a great location 😀

Great property in a great location 😀

Super cozy property in an awesome location. Very happy with our stay 😀

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2015

Great week in Newport

Great week in Newport

Great property in a nice location. Close to the beach without the beachfront prices. Everyone had a great time. Highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2015

Great cozy place to stay

Great cozy place to stay

Great location, fun little place by the beach and bay. This place comes stocked full with everything you will need, dishes, towels, beach towels, sand toys for kids, extra blankets, Pillows etc. we will definitely stay here again. I only had one issue with the wifi but after texting the owner he responded within 5 minutes and resolved my issue. Great stay!!!

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Balboa Peninsula?

The average price for a rental in Balboa Peninsula is $717 per night. This rental is $337 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Balboa Up · Step to Sand, Remodeled, Affordable. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Balboa Up · Step to Sand, Remodeled, Affordable pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Balboa Up · Step to Sand, Remodeled, Affordable?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Balboa Up · Step to Sand, Remodeled, Affordable

Apartment in Balboa Peninsula, CA

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Balboa Peninsula, CA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Balboa Peninsula?

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is Balboa Up · Step to Sand, Remodeled, Affordable pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Balboa Up · Step to Sand, Remodeled, Affordable?

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