Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean

4.5

Excellent(25 Reviews)

House in Balboa Island, CA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this house rental

Island Escape is a 2 BR/2 BA, cozy condominium nestled on Newport Beach's renowned Balboa Island. Mere seconds from the Balboa Ferry, this unit makes for a perfect getaway to Southern California's endless summer!

Guests can enjoy walking to Balboa Island's quaint restaurants, cafes, and bayside beaches, with the main Peninsula beaches only 15 minutes away via the ferry.

Escape to open living spaces complete with full kitchen & outdoor grill for your summer BBQs!

Note: We have a 4 BR/3BA house at the same location (126 Agate) if multiple families want to rent together at the same location. See VRBO listing #70310.

Balboa Island is not only a great vacation destination but also a great base for many Southern California attractions and theme parks.

Island Escape is a 2-story back unit that has 2 bedrooms upstairs with 1 full bathroom and 1 bathroom downstairs which includes a shower. This cheery and bright home is fully furnished and equipped. Ready for a comfortable and worry-free summer beach vacation or winter rental!

The kitchen and open living area have white tile flooring while both upstairs bedrooms are carpeted. The master bedroom is furnished with a queen sized bed and TV of its own, while the bunk room has two twins and one full size. All linens and towels, including beach towels and chairs are provided.

Along the side of the unit, just through the dining room door, is a sitting area with a new propane BBQ. The upstairs also has outside access via a small patio.

Activities & Attractions:

Our property is located less than one block from the beautiful Balboa Bay, boardwalk, and the Balboa Ferry that gives access to the Peninsula beaches and Pacific Ocean. The ferry is a lovely 5 minute ride directly to the Balboa Fun Zone (with arcades, rides, and snacks), the Balboa Pier, shopping and restaurants, boating and fishing excursions (including transport to nearby Catalina Island), and bike/water sport rentals.

Agate is the only street on the island with a children's climbing gym and basketball court. On the island itself, Marine Avenue boasts fine restaurants and boutique shops that are only 2 miles away from even more fine dining, shopping, and movie theaters at Newport's famous outdoor mall, Fashion Island.

For those interested in seeing more of the Orange County coastline, Laguna Beach lies only 7 miles further down the Pacific Coast Highway. Originally an artist's colony, Laguna hosts the Pageant of the Masters and Sawdust Festival in the summer, art galleries, and fine dining and shopping along with wonderful beaches with tide pools.

Island Escape is within 30 minutes of Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm and an hour or so from Universal Studios, Hollywood, San Diego Zoo and Sea World. The Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA) Airport is only 10 minutes away and the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 45 minutes away.

Ferry costs are as follows:
Adults - $1
Children 5 to 11 – $0.50
Children under 5 – Free
Vehicles (Passengers are Extra)
Car and Driver $2
Motorcycle and Driver $1.50
Bicycle and Rider $1.50
Bicycle and Child $0.75

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Balboa Island, CA

Nearby attractions

Downtown Disney District

22.7 mi

Aquarium of the Pacific

32.7 mi

Paradise Gardens Park

22.3 mi

Redondo Beach Pier

52.5 mi

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Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean

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4.5

Excellent(25 Reviews)

House in Balboa Island, CA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Balboa Island, CA

Nearby attractions

Downtown Disney District

22.7 mi

Aquarium of the Pacific

32.7 mi

Paradise Gardens Park

22.3 mi

Redondo Beach Pier

52.5 mi

Reviews

4.5

Excellent(25 Reviews)

5.0

Sep 2024

We were a party of three. Great to have two full baths. One on each floor. Nice, well supplied kitchen with coffee filters, soap, etc. Having a garage space is a great plus. Beach chairs and beach towels were an additional benefit.

5.0

May 2024

Cute place with everything we needed. Great to have a parking space in a garage. Close to the ferry with easy access to the peninsula.

5.0

Apr 2024

The property is an older secondary unit near the Ferry. Although older, it's nicely appointed and a good place to call home for a stay on the Island. Given that it's not a street-facing unit, it has no views, but there are bay-front benches just down the road for enjoying the view. Having a garage to use made parking a breeze, which can be problematic at times, especially during the summer. Downtown dining and ocean views from the Balboa Pier are an easy walk away. We received check-in information later than stated in the listing (hence the four-stars on property manager communication), but that's a very minor issue.

2.0

Oct 2023

Cockroaches. Mold. Mouse holes. Hair in the coffee maker. Hair in the sheets. A ceiling fan that looks like it’s gonna fall on the bed. Throw blankets that have crusty spots on them. Probably never get washed. A lot of stuff is broken. Toilet flush handle. Ceiling fan. Bathroom fan (which is filthy). The ads says if you want luxury to rent another spot in balboa. We weren’t looking for luxury, but we were expecting clean, safe, and functioning. This place is all about the Benjamins baby. Bottom line, would I stay here again? No because I do not want to give these people anymore of my hard earned…. Excessive laundry charge? What is that? All I hear is we don’t wash everything and if you use it and we have to wash it we will charge you for it. This place is Motel6 of balboa short term rentals. And not the motel6 by Disneyland, the motel6 in Santa Ana.

4.0

Oct 2023

This was a cozy and clean stay that was steps from the Balboa Ferry! The 2 bed/2 bath house perfectly fit a group of 6 of us for a weekend getaway. We didn’t use the shared outdoor space, but that is because the ferry is so close and once you use the ferry the Balboa Beach on the Newport Pennisula is less than a 5 minute walk away. The apartment can get a little warm during the middle of the day in the summer or early fall, but the beach breeze and provided fans helped it cool down nicely at night. We appreciated the extra details of toiletries, beach towels, and optional beach gear in the garage. The kitchen was also adequately stocked for cooking. Parking in the garage was super convenient. The street parking right outside the apartment does have a 3 hour limit on the weekends, but there were neighboring streets less than a 5 minute walk away with plenty of free parking. The apartment is located next to a small market, many different shops and yummy eateries. I would stay here again!

5.0

Aug 2023

We enjoyed our stay here. The place was clean and comfortable and check in was easy. The location was fantastic. Easy walk to the ferry and beaches.

5.0

Nov 2021

We stated at this property for 3 nights! It was comfortable for us a family of 4. Definitely close to alot of things specially if you crossed on the ferry to Newport! We would definitely stay there again. Only thing we struggle with was parking because our truck didn't fit in the garage with the car of the family in the second property.

3.0

Jul 2021

The place was fine. There were some issues that were resolved.

5.0

May 2021

This place was perfect for the two of us. We could have easily had more.

4.0

Aug 2020

Although the property is dated, we had everything we needed for a good stay. The location is good and the beaches were great with easy access. The house was smaller then we anticipated after seeing the photos online. But everything worked out fine.

4.0

Dec 2019

Great place to stay for an affordable option at an expensive destination. A bit older but clean and comfortable. Plenty of towels and beds were quite comfortable. Kit he was well equipped.

2.0

Sep 2019

TThe property is the perfect location. The property managers The property manager and owner were responsive when I told them they failed to give me the door code. Here's a list of things we found when we accessed the condo: Several window screens were missing; Several screens were torn; Several light bulbs were burned out; The rear sliding door did not work and the screen was broken; The beige carpet on the stairs was filthy and black where people walk; We had to clean the greasy hand stains and dirt off of the stair rail before we used it; The furniture was worn and on one chair the bottom padding was deteriorated making the chair unusable. In general it looked like the condo has been repeatedly rented without performing normal maintenance.

5.0

Aug 2019

Our family loved this location close to the ferry on Balboa Island. With access to a washer/dryer AND PARKING, you can't beat it for the price!

4.0

Jul 2019

Great location. The owner (Robin) is quick to respond to questions or concerns.

5.0

Jun 2018

Stayed at this property while attending the Newport Beach Jazz Festival. Loved Balboa Island and the convenience of this property. (Hint: get your Balboa Bar at the Tutti Frutti yogurt shop) Stopped in several times to the Free Range restaurant on the corner. Bought strawberries at the fruit stand at the ferry entrance. Handy market on the main street for coffee filters, iced tea, etc. Alert: Restaurants on the island & peninsula close by 9 pm except for Fri & Sat when open to 10 pm. Used Uber all weekend and never had more than a 10 minute wait - even when leaving the jazz festival at the Hyatt Regency. I recommend this property. Not as upscale as some I've stayed at, but comfortable and convenient.

2.5

Jun 2017

We visit Balboa Island often as we love the island vibe. Robin and Bill made this a memorable time as they are very easy to work with and always accessible. The unit is one block from the ferry on the south bay making a picturesque walk to the town. The unit is as advertised, clean, and fully furnished. The off-street parking is a strong plus for Balboa Island. Balboa rentals can be quite pricey but this is a good value for two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Balboa Island?

The average price for a rental in Balboa Island is $687 per night. This rental is $363 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

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

Is Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean?

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

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Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean

House in Balboa Island, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Balboa Island, CA

Nearby attractions

Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean

House in Balboa Island, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Balboa Island, CA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Balboa Island?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean?

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