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4BR/3BA Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC, attached 2BR for10+ grps

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft

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Balboa Island, CA
  • Popular LocationFashion Island3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBalboa Pier5 min drive
  • Popular LocationCorona del Mar State Beach11 min drive
  • AirportOrange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

4BR/3BA Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC, attached 2BR for10+ grps

Island Retreat is a 4 BR/3 BA, cozy condominium nestled on Newport Beach's renowned Balboa Island with NEW AIR CONDITIONING. Mere seconds from the Balboa Ferry, this unit makes for a perfect getaway to Southern California's endless summer!

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

Ready for relaxation, with open living spaces, a full kitchen, and patio with BBQ - ask about our attached unit for groups 10+!

Balboa Island is not only a great vacation destination but is also an excellent base for Southern California's many other attractions and theme parks!

Island Retreat is a 2-story front unit that has 1 bedroom downstairs with an attached bathroom, and 3 more bedrooms accompanied by 2 bathrooms upstairs. This immaculate, cheery and bright home is fully furnished and equipped. Ready for a comfortable and worry-free summer beach vacation or winter rental!

Activities and 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 Retreat 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.

Property manager

Neil

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym on site
  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Bicycle rentals 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
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number SLP11024

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

This vacation home is located in Balboa Island, a neighborhood in Newport Beach, and is near theme parks and by the sea. Newport Pier and Huntington Beach Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center. Orange County Fairgrounds and Balboa Fun Zone are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 20 min walk
  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min drive
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 21 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cabo Cantina - 5 min drive
  • Newport Landing Restaurant - 20 min walk
  • Bayside Restaurant - 19 min walk
  • Class Of 47 - 20 min walk
  • Balboa Fun Zone Rides - 20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 4BR/3BA Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC, attached 2BR for10+ grps pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4BR/3BA Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC, attached 2BR for10+ grps?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4BR/3BA Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC, attached 2BR for10+ grps?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4BR/3BA Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC, attached 2BR for10+ grps located?

Located in Balboa Island, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Peninsula Beaches, and Balboa Pier. Balboa Beach and The Wedge are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hayden A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun at the Beach!
Great stay that accommodated all of our needs and more! Loved having access to all the beach toys! Great location, easy access to and from the airport, to and from Disneyland, to and from the beach, and quick walk to the marina. The beds were a bit small and uncomfortable and the curtains in the rooms (if there were any) could be switched for blackout. Otherwise a very enjoyable vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect location for going back and forth on the ferry. No problems parking and check in was a breeze. Thank you very much, we had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
This was the perfect stay for our needs. It is walking distance to the beach and a lot of great shops. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This home was within walking distance to several attractions and within a 30 min drive to knotts berry farm. The house has enough room for our family and was very clean. The host communicated quickly and resolved any issues we had immediately. I would highly recommend this house to friends and family!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as promised. Great place.
We booked this house for ourselves and our sons and their wives and kids. We had 7 adults and 2 five-year old children staying and the house accommodated our needs. We had plenty of places to sit and enough beds with extra pillows and blankets. There were enough towels (some places barely give any) and the kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans and gadgets for cooking family meals. We had three cars but there was no problem finding parking, and it was a short half-block walk to take the ferry over to the other side of the island. The property management was very responsive (Thanks Mitch!) and would definitely book again if we head down that way.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Party
The owner/manager was extremely gracious in working out a last minute, unconventional change with us. They were extremely responsive in communication! I can’t thank them enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Local on Balboa
We loved this location... our teenage sons went across the street to play basketball several times a day! Perfect spot with a small market and restaurant steps away, or we took the stroll to the main shops. Really enjoyed our stay... thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice area
I loved the area! It took a bit of getting used to but, after I did I really enjoyed it! The house wasn’t too bad! We wanted to stay another couple night’s and we contacted the owner and never responded until we got to Vegas two days later! But other than that everything was as great
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

kamini j.

Disliked: Cleanliness
You can't go wrong on Balboa Island
The location of this place is great. However, the roof leaked making the tile floor dangerous, cracked dishes were present and we had items taken from the garage, without leaving it unlocked, and with poor assistance from the host. I'll stay on Balboa again, but not here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Beautiful location, cozy and comfortable home, and easy access to entertainment with plenty of opportunity to indulge or just enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Randy G.

golf trip
Water heater went out
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon J.

Nice location
This house is in a great location. It’s NOT ocean view but it is just a quick little walk to the ferry and a nice walkway along the harbor. To get beach access you cross the ferry and it’s just a couple blocks. Overall we loved the location. There were a few things that the house needed , there were either no batteries in the tv remotes or they were dead. The downstairs bathroom is extremely tiny and there was no toilet paper holder, & no counter whatsoever. Upstairs was decent. Although on our way to the house we got a message that we were unable to use one of the upstairs showers which was inconvenient traveling with a large family. Also the parking is difficult, I was under the impression there was a 2 car garage but also last minute we were informed that we had to share the garage with another tenant. Don’t bring a truck, it will not fit. The parking along the street is packed and hard to find parking. The house was decently clean but it’s nothing fancy if that’s what your used to. Maybe check before booking that all the house amenities are in working condition, showers, tv’s etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family getaway!
Fun, easy rental close to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome family stay
It's a great location. Great for families of all ages. Alot to do. On site free laundry and garage is great. Street parking can be scarce.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

tina b.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is GREAT for groups !
The property is great for multiple families with good options for sleeping arrangements, our niece came with her 2 younger daughters and they had the bunk room, we had 2 couples that got the 2 different rooms with queen beds and the 4 th room our nephew stayed in was fabulous ! All the room had bathrooms with two rooms sharing a jack and jill bathroom. Location is great for ocean access which you get to by the ferry which the house is one block from . Having use of the garage is SUPER important on the island as parking is at a premium !! Everything you could need for the beach was there from wagons, bikes , beach chairs, sand toys and actual beach towlels!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
family gathering
Location and house worked very well for our needs. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Angela S.

Fun
Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Park City

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Luis F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location.
Although the house is old, it is in lretty good shape and location is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Our family age range is 4 years old to 64 years old and this property worked out very well for all three generations. Close to a calm beach, close to the Pacific Ocean beach, close to restaurants and close to lots of family activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley L.

Perfect for kids
This is definitely a ‘downscale’ property, but it’s perfect if you have a wide range of kids ! Pretty worn down. I wouldn’t want to host a holiday there but I don’t think you could have a more carefree vacation with kids. We had problems getting the TV to work in the bunk room and the fan is coming off the ceiling. No outside space to sit unless you’re in timeout. Perfect location and lots of fun. No one contacted us with checkin info so I had to make a few calls and finally got it worked out. I would still rent it again when I’m hosting family with grandchildren. Perfect location! My daughter said it was the best vacation she’s ever had with her family of 4 kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Met expectations
We were looking for a property on Balboa Island that could accommodate 3 families with children at a reasonable cost. This met exactly what we needed. The location near the island’s park and ferry was a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Suzanne C., Rochester Hills

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean house with garage parking
Convenient to Balboa shops, close to 501 Park Ave Bistro also, near the Balboa Ferry and Fun Zone. Beds and bedding adequate, extra towels, sheets, and blankets available. Outdoor patio Is only 2 1/2 feet wide and mostly for show. Our grandchildren enjoyed the boogie boards. It was a good place to sleep and eat breakfast. We were out and about every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay on Balboa Island!
Our family group including two teenage boys had a great time here. It slept everyone in beds comfortably and there were plenty of towels--including beach towels. It was also great having three bathrooms. We loved the location being so close to the ferry and the park where the boys played basketball everyday. This street can get very busy though so it just depends what you're looking for in a vacation. Having the coffee shop two doors down and the market on the corner worked well for us. The property was clean and the property manager was attentive. We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

janice o.

Liked: Cleanliness
tough but good vaca
The property needed upkeep and on vaca is not when you like that to have to be done. We called management and told them kitchen sink wouldn't drain and we couldn't get the garbage disposal to turn, we also mentioned the screen door off and something else; we did get a plumber. The dishwasher didn't work, the frig was leaking, toilet is in need of replacement. mirror cracked. The Master upstairs had cockroach appearance.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021