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Charming home on Balboa Island!

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Balboa Island, CA
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming home on Balboa Island!

Balboa Island is an absolute jewel in the middle of Newport Bay. There is a 1.6 mile walkway around the perimeter and a charming 2 block main street with unique shops and fine and casual dining, literally around the corner! My cottage is very inviting. Features a courtyard with outdoor fireplace. It is one bedroom with two bathrooms and a separate sleeping area off of the living room. Perfect for two or a small family. It is possible to sleep one additional person on the twin bed size couch. Centrally located between Los Angeles and San Diego. Great for day trips.

The neighborhood is very relaxed. This is a popular destination so there is a fair amount of activity which makes the courtyard a welcome retreat. My home is one street away from the main street. It is so very quaint! There is a big mixture of old beach houses and new upscale construction. It is a wealthy area with down-to-earth residents.


SLP11888

Keywords: House, single story, wheelchair accessible, outdoor patio/fireplace
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Fashion Island. Features include laundry facilities. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Fashion Island and 13 minutes from Huntington Beach Pier
Charming home on Balboa Island! offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Please pile used sheets and towels by the door.
Please DO NOT lock the courtyard door.
Come back soon!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Small family/friends gatherings are OK.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Small family/friends gatherings are OK.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number SLP57364

Property is also known as

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Charming Home on Balboa Island! Private vacation home
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Charming Home on Balboa Island! Private vacation home

Charming home on Balboa Island! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at this home on Balboa Island and it was, once again, wonderful! The home is fully equipped and very quiet and Jill was welcoming and available. We love Balboa Island and enjoy being there during the Christmas boat parade week...walking, seeing the decorated homes and boats. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gil C.

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

My birthday stay

Excellent location and very homey. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful holiday staying at this adorable find on Balboa Island. The hostess is friendly and helpful, though you really shouldn’t need much once you get settled. Being able to block the garage all but guarantees a parking spot which is a fantastic bonus. Once we parked, we were able to walk around the corner to be right on Marine to explore shops and food. The space was comfortable and accommodating. I loved having the quiet little courtyard away from the street.You will not regret booking this little piece of heaven on Balboa!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this clean and nicely decorated house. It had all the comforts of home with all the kitchen appliances, pots, pans and utensils you need. A very comfortable bed/bedroom and daybed. One bathroom had a shower and the other bathroom a shower head and a bathtub which I always indulge in a good hot bath after a busy day walking around. We especially enjoyed the privacy of the enclosed courtyard with a table and chairs where reading and drinking a glass of wine by the outdoor fireplace was relaxing. This home is within walking distance (just a block or so away) from the cute and quaint little town with souvenir shops, clothing boutiques, restaurants, delicious ice cream and frozen bananas on a stick, a museum and a grocery store to name a few of the variety of places to go. We loved that some of the shops were open until at least 7:30 pm not to mention the restaurants that were open late. I often walked to town by myself at night and felt totally safe and secure.We enjoyed walking around the beautiful, calming and serene neighborhood that went around the bay and a quick and easy walk to the ferry where we caught a short ride to the Fun Zone and enjoyed ourselves there before catching the ferry back. This was our first trip to Balboa Island and our first stay at this lovely home but hopefully not our last! We will be back and will recommend it to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

Girls Trip

We had a wonderful time on Balboa Island. Loved the place, location, and Jill. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia P.

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

Great time!

Perfect location and loved the house. Wonderful time staying there :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

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

Wonderful Place to Be At.

Great, well stocked and very fine location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

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

Perfect spot

Ideal location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location very nearby the shops and restaurants of Balboa Island. Jill was very responsive and friendly. I really appreciated being able to park my full sized Tundra as parking on Balboa can be very difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enchanted Onyx was the perfect location for my birthday weekend and the wedding we attended in Newport Beach. Conveniently located on the island close to shopping, dining, delightful coffee. Jill is a very kindhearted, compassionate host just a text away with any questions. Well supplied kitchen. Peaceful courtyard. Highly recommend!!! We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terence C.

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

Wonderful place on Balboa Island

Great place to stay - convenient to the main street, quiet, and a very easy place to call "home away from home" This is a return visit to this delightful accommodation,
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesca P.

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

Nice stay

The property is charming and very centrally located. We had a blast!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Amazing Stay on Balboa Island

Such a comfortable home base for our stay in Balboa Island/ Newport Beach! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location, literally steps away from restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries. Felt like a time machine taking you to the coastal vacation of the 1960s:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Great Weekend!

We had a wonderful stay. The home was clean, well appointed, and check in and out was easy. We are looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Best Thanksgiving

Just a perfect little place to spend with my wife and our adult children came for thanksgiving dinner. We love the island and this place was wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

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

A wonderful month on Balboa Island.

Such a beautiful residence and a wonderful owner that will make every effort to make your stay comfortable and you will want to return. The location is perfect, a block from shops and great eateries.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula E.

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

Instant Vacation Vibes

The cottage gives out vacation vibes from the minute you enter the courtyard. Location can’t be beat- park your car and walk everywhere. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

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

Wonderful location, great hostes.

Stayed in this unit a number of times. Will be back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clint A.

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

Lovely vacation at a wonderful property

We really enjoyed staying in this great property. We enjoyed the unique vintage design with private courtyard. Jill was great to work with. Excellent location on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

Clean nice location best place on Island.

Very clean new and great location. Rented during Covid was very impressed on how clean cottage was and very nice vibes. Love location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

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

Great location, comfortable accommodations and wonderful host.

A short block from downtown area with shops and dining. Quiet neighborhood with a very friendly cat next door. I've stayed here previously and will in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

We’ll equipped. Good location.

Nice spot on Balboa Island. 5 minute walk to restaurants, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Fantastic home a block from the main street.

Wonderful home close to everything. Jill was friendly and responsive to all our needs. Can't wait to come back! Love Balboa island!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

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

Great!

House was perfectly located! We loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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