Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed!

4.6 / 5.0

Outstanding(49 Ratings)

Apartment in Balboa Island, CA

4 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 essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this apartment rental

Permit #SLP13813
Ask about our special winter rates for month-long bookings!
Quiet Balboa Island Location

Our welcoming rear upstairs bay view unit is indeed the perfect place for a single, couple, or small family to experience Balboa Island in Newport Beach firsthand. Even though the furnishings are updated, this year-round vacation home still retains its original beach cottage charm. Guests are greeted by a friendly and practical Dutch door to catch the gentle breezes off the bay, and they will love the crisp white bead board and planking that enhance the bayside ambiance of this one-bedroom home. Enjoy the following amenities:

LIVING/DINING AREA:
- Fold out sofabed
- Cable TV
- Dining table with seating for 4 guests
- Open floor plan
- Large picture window provides a lovely bay view

KITCHEN:
- Fully stocked w/ cookware, dinnerware, utensils and appliances for meal preparation (but no dishwasher)
- Guests must supply their own food, drinks (including coffee), spices, condiments, and paper goods (napkins, plastic wrap, etc.)

BEDROOM:
- Queen bed
- large walk-in closet

EXTRA SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
- Fold out sofa in the living area opens to a full size bed (best for 2 small children or 1 adult)
- A trifold twin floor mat (best suited for children) or twin rollaway bed can be rented to provide additional sleeping arrangements, when needed, within the unit's maximum occupancy. Please contact our office in advance to allow for delivery on your arrival date

BATHROOM:
Step-in shower

LINENS:
All bed/bath/kitchen/beach linens for the maximum number of guests are provided as part of the cleaning/linen fee and are attractively installed.

OUTDOOR LIVING:
- Comfortable bay view deck with table, chairs and electric barbecue
- Front row seats to the famous Christmas Boat Parade!
- Quiet Balboa Island neighborhood
- Bayfront walkway that circumnavigates the entire Island

ALSO INCLUDED:
- Wifi; hair dryer; iron/ironing board; 2 low-profile beach chairs; floor fans; heating
- starter supplies: liquid hand soap; dish soap; dishwasher caps; sponge; kitchen trash bags; 2-4 rolls toilet paper; 1 paper towel roll (guests must supply additional amounts, along with their own personal toiletries/shampoo/conditioner)

DUE TO THE TYPICALLY MODERATE COASTAL CLIMATE, THIS HOUSE - LIKE MOST IN THE AREA - DOES NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING.

PARKING:
No designated parking. General neighborhood street parking in area (metered and unmetered).

LAUNDRY:
No laundry facilities for this rear upstairs unit

ALSO:
The gorgeous bayfront main house of this property (4 bedrooms/4 baths) can also be booked simultaneously, when available, to accommodate larger family groups on the entire property. Includes garage parking, laundry. See separate listing or contact our office for more information.

CITY TAX:
A 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is included in all booking totals, (for reservations less than 30 nights) as mandated by the City of Newport Beach.

SECURITY EQUIPMENT:
This property may use surveillance cameras and/or recording devices in outdoor spaces, and/or entrances to the property, as well as noise monitoring equipment such as decibel readers, to protect the property, guests, and ensuring compliance with local ordinances.

Check-in Time: 3 p.m. on the arrival date
Check-out Time: 10 a.m. on the departure date

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Balcony or Patio

Map of Balboa Island, CA

Nearby attractions

Downtown Disney District

14 mi

Aquarium of the Pacific

20.2 mi

Paradise Gardens Park

13.7 mi

Redondo Beach Pier

32.6 mi

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Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed!

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4.6 / 5.0

Outstanding(49 Ratings)

Apartment in Balboa Island, CA

4 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 essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Balcony or Patio

Map of Balboa Island, CA

Nearby attractions

Downtown Disney District

14 mi

Aquarium of the Pacific

20.2 mi

Paradise Gardens Park

13.7 mi

Redondo Beach Pier

32.6 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.6 / 5.0

Outstanding(49 Ratings)

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Its small...its old...its in need of updating...but you simply can't beat the location!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

This was a lovely clean and well organized apartment.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Great way to spend the 4th on the island! Owners in front house very kind! Thanks for sharing your gem!

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

We stayed for 9 days. The location was great for morning walks around the island, enough space for two to relax and unwind. Nice and bright, just like the photos, and a lovely view of the bay. All the amenities except for a washer/dryer but we have family nearby so it wasn’t a problem. Even parking wasn’t a concern. The bed was great too. It was a little cool so we had to turn the heat on to take the chill out of the morning but everything worked as it should. All in all, simply delightful and we didn’t want to leave.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Fantastic view of the bay from the patio. Excellent location on the island for a walk or biking. Would stay again!

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

The rental process was very thorough and through an agency and not direct with the owner on VRBO. The apartment was in a great location at the quiet end of the island. An easy 5-8 min walk to the mini Mart and ferry and about 20 mins walk to downtown Balboa..The rental agency were very communicative and easy to deal with. Everything was as described and there is a decent amount of space for a 1 bed apartment. It's an older property but very clean, well maintained and very well fitted out.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Great location, beautiful bay view, exactly as listed! Very comfortable!

3.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Location was fantastic! We rented on Balboa Island for the Boat Parade and all we had to do was walk down the stairs and sit on the sand! The view from the deck was great too! The property could use some attention. Our first impression wasn't good......it smelled horrible when we walked in.....old and musty! We had to leave the windows open to be able to deal with it. Not that clean, all vents were fifty, outdated most everything, old tile in kitchen and bathroom, toilet seat much have been purchased 20 years ago. TV wouldn't turn on so we called, and someone came out, couldn't fix it and left us a tiny tv and said they would be back to replace it and never heard back. 2 of the 4 beach chairs were ripped and need to be thrown away, the sofa tilts forward and is very uncomfortable. We made the best of it, and will be back to the Island, but not going to stay in this property again.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

This is the second time we've stayed at this charming little place. It's so fun to be just a matter of steps from the bay front and water. We enjoyed it and were sorry to leave!

3.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

A little run down

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Perfect location.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Very comfortable and practical, in a unique location. It was a privilege to be able to walk to shops along the water

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

The property was prefect for our trip.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Great Christmas vacation. Apartment was perfect for that we needed.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Great location and great water view for a back unit.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Great location! Outdated kitchen

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

An easy little apartment

An easy little apartment

It really is an easy little one bedroom. Not perfect, but bright and airy and simple for a couple. The place has all you need for a short stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Excellent stay!

Excellent stay!

Excellent location, exceptional host, and perfect spot for the weekend or longer! Thank you for a great stay! The location was exceptional and the customer service by BVR was even better.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

We'll be back

We'll be back

This is a comfy rental in a great spot on Balboa Island. We loved the location, the cool ocean breeze and the nicely furnished upstairs apartment. Would definitely stay here again.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Very tranquil

Very tranquil

Best place to stay on the island! Very tranquil, well lit and super clean.

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2021

north bay unit

north bay unit

The property was as described in the listing, and in nice order. The stairway was difficult due to our mobility problems, but we managed. Street access was poor due to city construction and it was noisy the first day. streets were blocked at times. The view is great. Overall it was fair to good. A good location.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Great Experience

Great Experience

We loved our stay at this location. House was clean and exactly what we needed for our family of 4. Can't beat the location.

2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Areas that need improvement

Areas that need improvement

1. Bathroom light doesn't turn on sometimes. 2. Some of the table lamps are missing the turn on/off knobs. 3. There are two fans. One doesn't kick out much if any air; both need cleaning. 4. Screen missing from shower window. 5. Kitchen floor has been lightly cleaned. Needs a good thorough cleansing. 6. Fitted sheets on bed fit tightly. Cleaners didn't have them on all the way so after the first night I remade the bed properly. 7. Many of the honeycomb shades are torn and lifted crookedly. 8. Had to have someone come out and set-up TV operation. There needs to be instructions on which of the two remotes to use and which to use only if needed. 9. Internet connection went out the last day and had to be rebooted.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2021

Balboa with a peekaboo bay view

Balboa with a peekaboo bay view

Great value for 2 people

5.0 / 5.0

May 2021

Stay at Balboa Island.

Stay at Balboa Island.

I had a very nice time and the office was very responsive to my questions.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2021

Simple, yet perfect.

Simple, yet perfect.

My family and I spent the last three days enjoying this quaint and simple property. It wasn’t anything fancy, but it suited our every need to enjoy a weekend away at the beach. The neighbor is quiet and perfectly located near the bay and a ferry ride away from Balboa Peninsula. We were able to park our car for the weekend and walk to all our destinations. I would love to return!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2020

Quiet get-away

Quiet get-away

Small, quaint property that has some quirky details (unusual light switches among them). No frills, but clean and comfy. Ideal location for walking the island, accessing the ferry, etc. in a very quiet area.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2020

Beautiful island apartment

Beautiful island apartment

Very clean, well stocked, amazing location! Accommodating property manager, easy to communicate with. Would book again.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2019

Thanksgiving week away with my sister

Thanksgiving week away with my sister

It was great Good location Light and airy There were two of us and that was perfect

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2019

Island life -

Island life -

Exactly as it looks and Perfect for Us ! We are Familiar with the area and Love Balboa Island ... we will be Back !

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2019

Nice stay, nice location

Nice stay, nice location

It works best for two people. The bathroom needs a better cleaning. The WIFI system was intermittent. Works about 50% of the time. The outdoor patio sitting is great once the sun drops over the homes in the summer evenings.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2019

Sweet bayside retreat!

Sweet bayside retreat!

From the excellent directions and help from the leasing office to the overall feel of this property...we were so happy! What a fabulous location on Balboa Island - just steps away from the gorgeous walking path around the island. Enjoy!

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2019

Lovely location and rental space to spend a vacation.

Lovely location and rental space to spend a vacation.

We were really pleased with our stay! Traveling from the east coast for a weeks stay so our daughter could take surf lesson found us in the perfect location. Balboa Island is amazing. A truly quant and beautiful location and very walkable. Our apartment was just the perfect size and had a lovely view. The space was clean and well kept. My only issues were the lighting and the bathroom- both seemed a little dated. However that was minor and overall it was fantastic. Hands down we would suggest this place to others. Really wonderful.

3.0 / 5.0

Mar 2019

Very basic type place inside and very very very small.

Very basic type place inside and very very very small.

The location was great but I think the owners could invest 500 or $1000 and make it a little bit better. The dishes were not very clean so we had to clean them ourselves.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2018

Great location, better than expected!

Great location, better than expected!

By boyfriend and I stayed here for a week while out interviewing, SUCH a cute place right on the water with beach access! Super easy to work with the realty company it is through - we did not do much cooking etc so cannot speak to the functionality of all the appliances but overall a great stay! Balboa island sold us:)

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2017

Quaint and convenient

Quaint and convenient

Would have given property 5 stars but a mix up with a roofing crew awakened us early the day after Christmas. But the owners made good and were very apologetic. Well-maintained upper unit next to bay front on the quieter end of the island (work crews not withstanding). We would stay there again.

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2017

Excellent stay.

Excellent stay.

Everything was great.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2017

Gorgeous apartment

Gorgeous apartment

Beautiful property! Clean! Close to the water! We walked everywhere!!! Only concern is no AC. I wouldn't rent during the hot months!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2017

Vintage charm

Vintage charm

Nice view of the channel. Apartment is clean and tidy on a quiet street. Has everything that you need and is just a few steps away from the beach and walking path around island. It's well priced for its location.

3.0 / 5.0

Jul 2017

The house is so cute and the location is awesome!

The house is so cute and the location is awesome!

Other than the lack of air conditioning and the fact that the sofa bed was not really a sofa bed, this property was very comfortable and convenient. If it weren't for the uncharacteristically hot days and humidity, the lack of AC would not have been a problem.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Balboa Island is $478 per night. This rental is $180 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed!. Enjoy the water!

Is Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed! pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed!?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, balcony or patio, and tv.

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Apartment in Balboa Island, CA

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About this apartment rental

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Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed!

Apartment in Balboa Island, CA

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Balboa Island, CA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed!?

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