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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach view

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

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

This welcoming 1BR/1BA rear second-floor bayview apartment is the perfect retreat for a single traveler, couple, or small family looking to experience Balboa Island firsthand. Thoughtfully updated while preserving its original beach-cottage charm, the home features a classic Dutch door that invites the gentle bay breezes inside. Crisp white beadboard and planked accents throughout enhance the light, airy coastal feel of this inviting one-bedroom escape.

LIVING & DINING AREAS:
The open-concept living area features a large picture window with lovely bay views, creating a bright and inviting space to relax. Enjoy cable TV from the comfortable seating, including a fold-out sofa that converts to a full-size bed (best suited for two small children or one adult). A dining table with seating for four completes the space, perfect for casual meals and gathering together.

BEDROOM:
- Primary Bedroom: Queen-size bed with a large walk-in closet

BATHROOM:
- Hallway Bathroom: Step-in shower

OUTDOOR SPACES:
Enjoy a comfortable bayview deck with a table, chairs, and an electric barbecue, perfect for relaxed outdoor dining. Set within a quiet Balboa Island neighborhood, the home also offers easy access to the scenic bayfront walkway that circles the entire island.

KTCHEN & AMENITIES:
The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, utensils, cookware, and bakeware. Major appliances include a refrigerator, stove, oven, and microwave (no dishwasher). Guests are welcome to bring their own food, drinks, spices, condiments, and additional paper goods. Salt, pepper, olive oil, and coffee are provided.

YOUR STAY ALSO INCLUDES:
- Wi-Fi
- 2 low-profile beach chairs
- Hair dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Heating throughout

GUEST ACCESS:
Guests will have private and exclusive access to the entire rear upper 1BR/1BA apartment. This includes all interior spaces and the bayview deck. The main 4BR/4BA residence of this property is not included in this listing, but can be rented simultaneously, when available, to accommodate larger groups. See separate listings or contact our office for more details.

SUPPORT THROUGHOUT YOUR STAY:
We are committed to ensuring you have a wonderful and seamless stay. While we respect your privacy, our team is available to answer any questions or address any needs that may arise during your visit. We will not be present at the property during your stay unless assistance is requested.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
No Air Conditioning: Like most homes in our moderate coastal climate, this property does not have air conditioning. Floor fans are provided for your comfort.

Linens & Starter Supplies: All bed, bath, kitchen, and beach linens for the maximum number of guests are provided. We also include a starter supply of hand soap, dish soap, a sponge, trash bags, 2-4 rolls of toilet paper, and 1 paper towel roll. Guests are responsible for additional supplies and personal toiletries.

Extra Sleeping: To accommodate the maximum occupancy, one twin trifold floor mat (best suited for children) is provided. A twin rollaway bed can be rented instead of the mats by making advance arrangements with our office.

Laundry: No laundry facilities.

Parking: No designated parking. General street parking, both metered and unmetered, is available.

Recreation Gear Rentals: Additional beach gear or recreational equipment is available for rent from Beachview Rentals at very reasonable rates. Large ice chests, wagons, Pack' N Play portable cribs, portable high chairs, twin rollaway beds, and more are available. Contact us for more information.

Rental Agreement: A signed rental agreement is required to complete your booking.

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

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.

Check-in Time: 3 pm on the arrival date
Check-out Time: 10 am on the departure date

Permit #SLP13813
During your stay at this condo building, you'll be within walking distance of Newport Harbor Nautical Museum. The condo includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The condo offers a kitchen, a balcony and a sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Fashion Island and 13 minutes from Huntington Beach Pier
Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Newport Beach condo is smoke free.


Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute one bedroom! Obstructed bay view from front row houses, but nice rooftop patio area. Nice breeze with windows open! Thanks for the relaxing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming, clean, great communication, walkable location. We had to remove one star due to poor bed quality (memory foam topper on top of a foam bed). It was too small and uncomfortable for two :( Otherwise, it a great lodging experience and friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our new go to place to stay when visiting Newport Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandy C.

Management company was great. The unit was outdated. The microwave sits on a crate, the sheets do not fit because of the mattress pad which was way too soft and very uncomfortable. The shower head needs to be replaced. It was corroded and the water hardly trickled out. It would have been easier to just fill a bucket and pour it over us than the few water drops streaming out. I was disappointed the Dutch door was permanently locked where it couldn’t be opened. The bath towels were thin and low quality. I think the management company did the best they could with the unit as is. This place did not meet our expectations.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
we had a couple of small problems that were dealt with very promptly by Beachview.Beachviews communication was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIM M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the place. Small but charming, can see the water, and its on Balboa Island. Process was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bubba F.

Liked: Cleanliness
easy rental, nice place with the basics but everything was as expected clean and organized. it was decently hot without A/C so just keep the windows down and thankfully they had a fan we could point directly at us at night
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute property

Cute property to rent. Great views on the bay. Balboa Island is amazing and staying here is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mr

Kitchen sink was dirty when we arrived. Only negative. Great apt
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd G., Bellevue

Liked: Cleanliness

Out and about

All good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bright and cheery

We enjoyed our stay here. It is a perfect place for a couple. We will be back!
Stayed 90 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay on Balboa Island!

Clean & quiet apartment with a view of the water! Would stay here again …
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry M., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bright and clean and views of bay!

This stay was perfect! Walk to downtown, clean and bright and steps from the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Martinez, CA US

Liked: Cleanliness

Childhood revisited.

Having spent time on Balboa Island as a child, it was fun to spend a few days revisiting the island. The price, location and overall experience were good. If you’re looking for a small, quiet apartment with views looking east then I recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Glamping at its finest

Its small...its old...its in need of updating...but you simply can't beat the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful!

This was a lovely clean and well organized apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view and location

Great way to spend the 4th on the island! Owners in front house very kind! Thanks for sharing your gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margrethe M.

Liked: Cleanliness

What the Doctor Ordered

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect couple retreat

Fantastic view of the bay from the patio. Excellent location on the island for a walk or biking. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M., Gold Coast, Queensland Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Apartment in Quiet Location with water views

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra N.

Great location

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location on Balboa Island

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Max W., Vancouver

Disliked: Cleanliness

Balboa

A little run down
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023