Family Beach House Close to the Bay and Beach
House in Balboa Peninsula, CA
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this house rental
This charming original beach house has been lovingly maintained and redone over the decades. Many families have enjoyed the property for over 100 years. Perfectly positioned between the piers on the Balboa peninsula, visitors will enjoy both the sun and surf on the beautiful beaches nearby. The bay-front is 7 houses away with multiple bay beaches for children not ready for the big waves of the Pacific Ocean. Bike for miles along the oceanfront boardwalk or stroll along the quiet bay-front to the Balboa Village with shops, restaurants, the Balboa Island ferry and the fun zone close by. 6th St. is one block away containing a convenient small store /deli, a coffee shop, and our wonderful local public library.
The open floor-plan feels large with the living room, dining and kitchen connected for big family meals or friendly get togethers. The dining table can seat 8 and the stand-up bar at the kitchen is a great gathering place. The front patio is perfect for any meal at the large outdoor teak table.
Bedrooms: - front upstairs bedroom has a bay view from the king bed and a comfortable sitting area that converts to an extra queen bed. The large back bedroom has multiple beds. A nice upstairs patio sits directly off this room. The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed, and the bright “garden room” has a day bed that can sleep 1 or 2 and contains extra seating. These 3 sitting areas allow your group to all be together or spread out for different activities. Outdoor seating areas allow for sun or shade all day.
The house has all the amenities: Wi-Fi, cable, fully equipped kitchen, linens, washer and dryer. The house is filled with beautiful varnished wood and hand-built details, the “schooner” bathroom, the owner’s local artwork, our New Zealand seagull, a toy basket, nautical & other books, games, and a ships bell to ring for dinner.
We hope you enjoy this house and get to experience the tranquil streets of the Balboa Peninsula bay-front. SLP12755
The open floor-plan feels large with the living room, dining and kitchen connected for big family meals or friendly get togethers. The dining table can seat 8 and the stand-up bar at the kitchen is a great gathering place. The front patio is perfect for any meal at the large outdoor teak table.
Bedrooms: - front upstairs bedroom has a bay view from the king bed and a comfortable sitting area that converts to an extra queen bed. The large back bedroom has multiple beds. A nice upstairs patio sits directly off this room. The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed, and the bright “garden room” has a day bed that can sleep 1 or 2 and contains extra seating. These 3 sitting areas allow your group to all be together or spread out for different activities. Outdoor seating areas allow for sun or shade all day.
The house has all the amenities: Wi-Fi, cable, fully equipped kitchen, linens, washer and dryer. The house is filled with beautiful varnished wood and hand-built details, the “schooner” bathroom, the owner’s local artwork, our New Zealand seagull, a toy basket, nautical & other books, games, and a ships bell to ring for dinner.
We hope you enjoy this house and get to experience the tranquil streets of the Balboa Peninsula bay-front. SLP12755
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Balboa Peninsula, CA
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful house, my mom , kids and myself have a wonderful time! The property management often very attentive to us. Wonderful people around as a neighbors. We be back soon!
Thank you
5.0 / 5.0
Overall, we were happy with our stay. Large property with many places to spread out and sleep. We were only a part of 5 and could have easily brought 5 more.
Areas I think could be upgraded for future visitors:
-BIGGEST ISSUE - No Air Conditioning. The temperature outside during our stay was extremely pleasant. We are not used to going without air conditioning so initially, we found it fun to open all the windows and enjoy the fresh air. The problem came when the bugs started entering the property. There are no screens on the windows and the bugs would come in throughout the day and stay. Unfortunately, this means we had numerous bug bites from mosquitos. There were only 2 large fans in the home so we were very warm at night if we kept the windows closed. I'm all for camping, but with the price point, it wore thin on a week-long vacation. This needs to be fully disclosed and/or remedied for future visitors.
-Linens- They are on their last leg. Need to be upgraded. Pillows are thin.
Bathrooms- For 5 people, we didn't have too many issues with the 2 bathrooms but only one shower was occasionally an issue. The downstairs bathroom had little room to get ready with a pedestal sink and only a tub.
Bedrooms- only 1 T.V. in the upstairs bedroom. The others don't have one.
Excellent parking, location to the water, and the kitchen was very nice. We took the opportunity to take the kayaks into the water which was incredible. Great front porch swing and sunroom.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a unique, 100 year old house that is completely charming and well stocked with all the comforts of home. Located between the beach and bay it was close enough to walk to either but far enough away from crowded, chaotic, party area that it was quiet at night. Only two comments; fireplace advertised on site yet personal information provided states fireplace can NOT be used and house across the street is under construction so M-F construction workers began to show up as early as 6:30 am so quiet morning coffee on front porch swing or sleeping in was not an option.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location. Quirky but really neat property. Kids loved it.
5.0 / 5.0
The property was perfect for our large family plenty of sleep spaces. It was cute and felt like it had old ship theme with it’s dark wood and lighthouse decor. Cute story about the property on the wall that made it feel even more homey. Quick walk to the beach. Quick stroll to the Fun Zone. The place has two bathrooms and one shower inside. The other shower is outside. It’s probably an after beach rinse off shower but it’s private and a fun adventure showering outside. We would love to stay there again. Thank you for sharing your awesome home!
5.0 / 5.0
The house was perfect for two families visiting Newport Beach. It had everything we needed and was in walking distance of the beach, stores and restaurants. We would stay there again!
5.0 / 5.0
The house was beautiful and the location is amazing. Would definitely rent here again.
5.0 / 5.0
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:
The home was clean, and very well taken care of. The charming wood and the spacious kitchen, and all of the decor in the home was very inviting and it felt like you were in a nice wooden ship. We would stay in the home again if available. Plenty of room for our large family of 9 people. The weather was great and all of the fans in the home along with the windows kept the home very cool in early October. Location was quiet and away from 20th street party scene. Loved the location with 8 minute walking distance to ferry location and fun zone area. Marina Cafe was a close bike ride and it really was great. The microwave went out on the second day and the management company replaced it immediately the next day. Highly recommend this fun home!
3.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was found clean and orderly. It did get hot as day went on. Fans were provided but still upstairs was hot. The biggest concern were the flies. So many flies my son brought over his bug zapper. We couldn’t keep windows shut due to the heat. We kept counters and trash emptied but still flies were everywhere.
5.0 / 5.0
This property is comfortable and homey ; it is open and great for games ; proximity to the marina beach and the “big” ocean is perfect!! We walked most everywhere and loved the neighborhood.
5.0 / 5.0
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:
We loved our time at this beach house. It has great character and history with all the right updates. We had plenty a room for our family. It was an easy walk to the beach and to the bay. We will definitely come back!
5.0 / 5.0
Family vacation
Great experience in a great location.
5.0 / 5.0
Family Vacation
This is our 2nd time staying at 318 Lindo Ave and we all had a fantastic stay. This house feels like home with all the character it has. We love staying here, it's a wonderful location, so close to everything, but still quiet and cozy. Looking forward to our stay next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous
It was beyond what we were expecting.
Loved all of it.
Thank you.
5.0 / 5.0
So, so lovely
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:
It was awesome! The cottage is lovely- certainly something from another time. The details are charming, the history wonderful, the location perfect. There was a stunning bouquet of roses on the table to greet us when we arrived, which we loved. Property management was welcoming and responsive. We were there in December, and the weather was unusually cold. When we asked management for help staying warm, they jumped through hoops to provide space heaters- for which we were so grateful! All in all a memorable stay, and we hope to return someday!
5.0 / 5.0
Great family time!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This wonderful house allowed us to have a great stay with the best of the beach & bay & no parking issues. The side yard allowed us to relax while the small children played & we BBQ'd. Since I have family in the area, they visited & there was plenty of room since the front of the house has a front porch along with a table, which is in the shade from the tree. The large kitchen provided ample area for food prep. Having access thru the back gate was also handy for unloading & extra parking if needed. Overall, this was above our expectations for a great place to stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Birthday Getaway
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:
It was wonderful, unfortunately due to oil spill, the beach was not open. Otherwise, it was a wonderful getaway to the OC!
5.0 / 5.0
A Ship’s Vacation
This is a welcoming and friendly craftsman/ship design house. It was great for our family ranging from 4 years to 69 years. Everyone loved it. Close to bay and ocean!
5.0 / 5.0
Cruise ship in land
Such a wonderful space for family with sooo much personality! We LOVED all of the different spaces!! One daughter and hubby have a little one, so they had plenty of space in the room with two queen beds! Our SIL could work remotely at the desk in their room as well! The master also had a sitting area and wonderful view of the sweet neighborhood! The kitchen was the most totally furnished cooking space we’ve ever experienced in a short term rental!! Everything we needed to cook and serve our family. Our family also totally enjoyed the outdoor shower!! So relaxing!! It does get warm upstairs but there were fans for every bedroom!! We all enjoyed the decor, which was such a fun vibe like being on a funky yacht!!! We will return!
4.0 / 5.0
Great location and house
We had a great time in this home. the house has lots of character. It was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved the porch swing and parking wasn't as bad as we expected. The house is close to beach and the bay and just an ideal location. Only downside for us was that we found the listing photos to be deceiving as there are multiple images of bikes, surfboards, paddle boards, kayaks, boogie boards, etc and none of those are available. Management gave us a little bit of a credit to cover some of the costs of our rentals which was nice, but it still ended up costing us a lot more than we had planned to find and rent which a bit of a hassle. Not a deal breaker for sure, but just not what was expected. Even with that we would definitely come back again to this home.
5.0 / 5.0
Comfort with Character
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved our stay at this comfortable beach house with tons of character. Our grandsons, ages 8 and 6, thoroughly enjoyed exploring the unique features of the house, both inside and out. They found the hanging pulley basket quite fun and useful in hoisting their stuffed animals upstairs upon arrival. They loved the warmth of the outdoor private shower after a day at the beach. The experience of exploring the various nooks and crannies throughout the house brought extra excitement for the boys especially upon finding treasures such as games to play. The comfort of the two living areas provided for some great family time—playing games and for just hanging out together. Sipping on a cup of coffee or enjoying a bowl of ice cream on the porch swing was just heavenly. The location is perfect—just a few houses away from the bay or a short walk to the beach. Mocha’s from My Galley Coffee were a big hit just a short walk from the back driveway door. We so enjoyed our vacation at this beach house that we hope to return again in the future to create additional fun memories.
2.5 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved our stay at this comfortable beach house with tons of character. Our grandsons, ages 8 and 6, thoroughly enjoyed exploring the unique features of the house, both inside and out. They found the hanging pulley basket quite fun and useful in hoisting their stuffed animals upstairs upon arrival. They loved the warmth of the outdoor private shower after a day at the beach. The experience of exploring the various nooks and crannies throughout the house brought extra excitement for the boys especially upon finding treasures such as games to play. The comfort of the two living areas provided for some great family time—playing games and for just hanging out together. Sipping on a cup of coffee or enjoying a bowl of ice cream on the porch swing was just heavenly. The location is perfect—just a few houses away from the bay or a short walk to the beach. Mocha’s from My Galley Coffee were a big hit just a short walk from the back driveway door. We so enjoyed our vacation at this beach house that we hope to return again in the future to create additional fun memories.
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome house!
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:
What a great home. We loved our stay here and will try and rent it again whenever we are looking for a rental in the area!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful and charming house
My husband and I and our 19 and 15 year old sons all stayed here for four nights, the house was amazing and clean. So old and yet so charming. Updated and clean and so many little things to look at. Great location between the beach and the bay. There were bikes shown in the picture on VRBO, when I talked to the owner she had said we could use them but they were locked in the garage so that was kind of a bummer. If you are wanting to ride bikes bring your own. There was a problem with the plumbing while we were there luckily it was our last night, but the communication with the owners and the maintenance team was great and they were on it immediately. I would love to stay at this house again, we enjoyed it very much.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful stay at historic house
From the minute we arrived, we had such a wonderful experience staying here. Everything was very clean and more than enough was provided. The house has welcoming and cozy feeling. The layout of the house provides plenty of space for both private and coming together time. We celebrated our granddaughter's first birthday while staying here and everyone had a wonderful time. Planning on making this an annual get away. Also, great location.
2.5 / 5.0
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:From the communication with the property management company, to the ease of check in and check out, we were surely set up for a wonderful vacation. Pictures do not do this place justice! The house is filled with character and soul at every turn that can not be replicated. Not only is the architecture spectacular, but the house is filled with love through art and personal touches. If you like boats, this home feels like your living on a sailboat. With the Newport Bay on one side and Newport Beach on the other, this house sits on a quiet residential street, only blocks from the beach and just steps to the Bay. Is this house a 5 star hotel, no, but the home is incredibly clean, a spectacular location, great floor plan for large families and is filled with all the character and charm you could ever ask for. We have stayed in countless vacation rentals and for the value, this home rivals the very best! Do not pass up on this home :)
5.0 / 5.0
Soulful & Cozy Beach Cottage
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:
From the communication with the property management company, to the ease of check in and check out, we were surely set up for a wonderful vacation. Pictures do not do this place justice! The house is filled with character and soul at every turn that can not be replicated. Not only is the architecture spectacular, but the house is filled with love through art and personal touches. If you like boats, this home feels like your living on a sailboat. With the Newport Bay on one side and Newport Beach on the other, this house sits on a quiet residential street, only blocks from the beach and just steps to the Bay. Is this house a 5 star hotel, no, but the home is incredibly clean, a spectacular location, great floor plan for large families and is filled with all the character and charm you could ever ask for. We have stayed in countless vacation rentals and for the value, this home rivals the very best! Do not pass up on this home :)
3.0 / 5.0
Thanksgiving getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Location was perfect. The house is rundown and did not provide enough blankets for all the beds. It was very cold in the house at night. The heaters did not help. Two bathrooms but Only one shower, that was a problem as we have a big family.
1.5 / 5.0
Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was clean.I was very happy with the location.I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:Location was perfect. The house is rundown and did not provide enough blankets for all the beds. It was very cold in the house at night. The heaters did not help. Two bathrooms but Only one shower, that was a problem as we have a big family.
5.0 / 5.0
This home made our beach vacation especially wonderful!
This home was simply wonderful. It is a beautiful property situated close to the harbor and beach. There is lovely coffee shop and deli within walking distance, especially if you go out the back door. The home was comfortable and provided everything we needed. The bikes and kayaks were an especially nice touch! I would definitely stay here again. Thank you for this beautiful home!
5.0 / 5.0
Newport Beach Escape
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:
Everything was fantastic, second time we have stayed in this house and we love it. Good escape from the Chicago weather and good time to spend with our grandson
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Historic Beach House
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:
The house was a dream for those who appreciate fine architecture and historic homes. It was like staying in a magazine or art book. Not only was the house beautiful, tastefully decorated, and well maintained, it had everything you need and more. From the fully-functional kitchen, that even had coffee to use, to the lovely claw-foot tubs for soaking and toiletries; staying here was very comfortable for our group of 10. The open dining and large family-style seating was perfect for our group to make meals together. The logistics of checking in and out was simple and straight forward. The location of the house is a beach-lover's dream. It was off-season so we didn't get into the water, but this house would be perfect for a family beach vacation - it even had bikes and surfboards to use.
5.0 / 5.0
Historic Beauty
Celebrated my birthday in this beautiful historic home in the perfect location. Check in / out was easy. The home was well stocked with everything you needed to make family meals. The tubs were heaven. Classy yet comfortable. Easy walk to beach. Perfect for a family gathering.
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous Family get away
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
We had a great time over Thanksgiving in this cozy, comfortable beach house. Our teenagers loved riding bikes all over the Peninsula. The house was well stocked with everything we needed.
5.0 / 5.0
Beach Vacation
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:
Fantastic place, close to everything, house was better than the pictures, everyone was great to work with, we are going to rent the place again next year, wonderful weekend
5.0 / 5.0
Family beach house
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:
The beach house was lovely & worked out perfect for our family. The location was convenient to get to most locations. The only issue we had were ants on the kitchen counter & sink where nothing could be left. Other than that we thoroughly enjoyed staying there.
4.0 / 5.0
Newport Beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful weather, beautiful neighborhood. Loved the beach and the boardwalk. Great places to dine out. Loved Newport Beach
4.0 / 5.0
Great house! Challenges with the property management co.
The house and homeowner were absolutely lovely, it's a beautiful home! The space and location were very comfortable and convenient. The outdoor shower was dreamy, and the house had everything you could want including plenty of toys for activities (bikes, etc.) and a grill. There is only one indoor shower which may not be ideal in all seasons but was no problem for us in May. The upstairs shower was full of hair when we arrived, and it would have been nice if there had been towels in the bathrooms when we arrived rather than downstairs wrapped in plastic, but otherwise the house was spotless.
Unfortunately, the property management company called my cell phone 3 times as soon as my booking was confirmed through VRBO. They insisted on an additional $1000 deposit or an a additional non-refundable fee they had mistakenly left out of their listing and threatened to cancel my booking. I agreed to the deposit, but found the repeated calls very irritating and unprofessional as I was busy at work. They charged me $1000 and it took multiple emails and 3 phone calls over weeks following our checkout before anyone responded or initiated the return of my deposit.
Furthermore, I called to requested an early check in (which I'd discussed with whoever had called me insisting on the deposit), the Newport Beach Vacation Property staff were very rude and unpleasant and said that I would be charged $50 per hour for early check in. This is the first time I've heard of such a policy, and I explained that maybe they could be flexible given my willingness to provide the additional $1000 deposit and so we were allowed to check in 90 minutes early at 2:30. I later reviewed my contract which confirmed there had been no mention a fee for early check in / late check out (although many other fees are explained therein).
All in all, the house was lovely as was the homeowner. Based on my experience I would discourage anyone from dealing with Newport Beach Vacation Properties and I hope they have updated their listing and contract accordingly so that other vacationers don't encounter the same surprises and unprofessional conduct as I did.
4.0 / 5.0
unique property
The house was clean. The kitchen needs an upgrade for decent pots and pans. Difficult to cook with what is there....rusty old roasting pans. The bedrooms need more privacy...one lacks a door , one lacks a window covering.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Balboa Peninsula?
The average price for a rental in Balboa Peninsula is £345 per night. This rental is £57 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Family Beach House Close to the Bay and Beach. 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 Family Beach House Close to the Bay and Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Family Beach House Close to the Bay and Beach?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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