BEST LOCATION ON EXCLUSIVE NORTH BAY FRONT, BALBOA ISLAND Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is BEST LOCATION ON EXCLUSIVE NORTH BAY FRONT, BALBOA ISLAND pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

Q: Where is BEST LOCATION ON EXCLUSIVE NORTH BAY FRONT, BALBOA ISLAND located?

Located in Balboa Island, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Fashion Island. Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pier are also within 1 mi (2 km).

10/10 Excellent

Kandice S.

Apr 20, 2023

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Great views… wonderful place to stay… open and communicative

Fabulous… highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Dec 28, 2024

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Super fun Christmas family celebration

Our sons and grandchildren stayed here with us and it was perfect for us. Great grandparents, Aunts and Uncles joined us for Christmas dinner and there was plenty of room. Great location. We walked to the ferry, restaurants downtown, and there are two markets that are walking distance.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 21, 2024

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Balboa Island Gem

This house has all the best attributes for a great visit to the Newport Beach area.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B., Pleasanton, California

Feb 26, 2024

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Family time

The location is wonderful! We loved walking and exploring the area. Brad was great and made us feel very welcome!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell and Sally R.

Dec 10, 2023

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Excellent Visit

Had a delightful stay. The location is well situated on the north side of the island, walkable to everything. Wonderful views and having the owner/prop manager adjacent was nice to have… he is friendly, helpful, knowledgeable. Would love a chance to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN D.

Nov 4, 2024

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Family Tradition

Great

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Oct 5, 2023

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Balboa Paradise

This home is beautiful, spacious and has the perfect location & amenities. Brad is the greatest host and his home is just perfect for a family to enjoy everything that Balboa has to offer. We especially enjoyed using Brad's Duffy to explore the beautiful area. We look forward to staying here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Oct 19, 2018

Incredible bay/beach front location. Everything is perfect just the way it’s described.

This is the most comfortable home ever. Loved everything about it!!! Would definitely come back🏊🏽‍♀️🏄🏼‍♂️🚣🏼‍♀️🌴🐬

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Barbara L.

Jul 24, 2022

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Watch the parade go by

Fun property - short walk to shops and restaurants. Kayaks and paddle boards included. Lovely patio to watch the world go by.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

Oct 3, 2023

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Celebrate Birthday

We chose this home because of the location and all of the amenities to accommodate 3 generations for a birthday celebration. Brad the host was wonderful to work with. Thanks for a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Mar 4, 2020

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Wonderful beach house getaway

We enjoyed our stay at this wonderful home on Balboa Island immensely. Balboa Island has become one of our favorite places, and this is the perfect location from which to enjoy everything it has to offer. The house is comfortable(great beds, linens, comfy furniture), well-equipped in every sense (the kitchen has everything needed for making great meals), and we enjoyed being there immensely. We can’t wait to return.

Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Las Vegas

Apr 16, 2023

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Loved the Location

We loved the location of the house. Exactly as described. The house had all we needed to enjoy a wonderful week on Balboa Island with friends and family. The kids learned to kayak thanks to Brad's generosity and use of kayaks. Hope to be back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Jun 16, 2024

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Great location, place & host!

This is a fantastic vacation rental for families with young children or adults looking for a very comfortable beach house in a great location. It has a large patio on the harbor, two large bedrooms, an 8-minute walk to restaurants and shops, and parking with room for two SUVs. It was very clean and stocked with all the kitchen tools, nice towels and sheets, and lots of sand toys for the kids. Brad, the host, is very responsive and wants to ensure you have everything you need and a great stay. Even though we only live less than 30 minutes away, this will become our yearly vacation spot!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aly B.

Jun 2, 2021

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Beautiful Balboa Stay

This property is the best! My family stayed at Brad’s place for our 50th birthdays and it could not have been more perfect. The master bedroom has a stunning view. The patio and deck are spacious for relaxing! Everything was spotless! Brad stocked his place with everything that was needed for a great time! Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Nov 28, 2023

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Great Getaway

Our 3 generation family getaway to Balboa was perfect for everyone. The teens loved paddle boarding, the parents enjoyed the Serenity of our ocean view and the grandparents were delighted with Brad’s beautiful home and all its amenities. The colorful sunsets and ocean views made our family gathering one to remember. We look forward to returning to charming Balboa soon and would love to stay in the same house as it was wonderful for all of us. Thanks for being a great host Brad.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 23, 2023

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Perfect North Bayfront House

My wife and I loved this house. The view of bay from the patio, the downstairs, and the upstairs master bedroom was perfect. Being on the water front is especially relaxing. The house was well outfitted with beach necessities, and the beds were comfortable. Brad made the check-in and check-out quite easy, providing his number in case we needed anything. He even called us after our stay to make sure we enjoyed it and to see if we thought anything needed to be improved. We didn't see anything in need. We highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer and John B.

Mar 30, 2023

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Mini spring break getaway

My husband and I brought our younger daughter and a few of her friends down to the island for a few days. We've stayed in many places and this is one of our favorites. The master bedroom has a gorgeous view of the bay and very spacious with a desk with a view - and super comfy couch. Great space if you're needing to get some work done or just want a quieter place to sit and read. The other two bedrooms and bath upstairs also were fantastic. The kitchen is very user friendly and a nice dining room, with another full bath off the kitchen. Full screen TV's in LR and BR's and great amenities. Brad is a perfect host and we so enjoyed the paddle boards and kayaks and duffy ride. Thank you Brad for a great getaway both for us and the girls had a blast! We'll definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jill p.

Feb 19, 2023

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Birthday

The house was older and a lot of wood, which I liked. I picked this property because I grew up in a house like this; lots of wood, not stucco. Brad allowed us to bring our well behaved Golden Retriever, & I think she behaved well, at least I hope so. Would pick this house again. Only one problem is it takes the water a long time to get warm. Since we seem to have a water shortage I hate to let water waste while it warms up

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

May 1, 2021

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Fantastic beachfront house on idyllic location

We have rented this wonderful house on Balboa Island several times over the past years, and it is our favorite spot to stay on Balboa Island There is plenty of room, whether it is just my wife and I or our children and friends join us. The house is right on the bayfront, giving a great view of the boats out on the sparkling water, and you can set yourself down on the lovely wide beach for the afternoon. We cannot help but relax, as we start the day with a walk around the island promenade and stop for coffee and a muffin at our favorite coffee bar. The owner Brad has equipped the house with everything that you would need for your stay, from an outdoor barbecue to beach chairs, kayaks, and paddle boards so that you can get out on the water. And Brad is the perfect host, making sure that everything is ready for your arrival, and responding quickly should you contact him. We look forward to many return visits!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Dec 4, 2024

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Blissful Balboa

Balboa Island never disappoints as our 3 generation family had a delightful week on Balboa staying in Brad’s oceanfront house. He is a perfect host and we enjoyed our vacation gathering. We hope to continue our tradition of meeting in Balboa for special celebrations

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lannie W.

Aug 14, 2024

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Island Gem

This is a wonderful location on Balboa Island! We vacation on the island almost every year and this property is one of our favorites. There are many amenities that other houses don’t provide such as paddle boards, kayaks, and an optional use of the Duffy boat. Our family, from grandparents to infants, thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN D.

Nov 7, 2023

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Halloween

Great, owner friendly and helpful . The location is amazing.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie D.

Oct 11, 2023

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Balboa Island Paradise

What a fantastic 4 nights and 5 days! Let’s start with Brad! What a fantastic host! Brad was 1st class all the way. Friendly, helpful and made us feel welcomed the entire time. Location, Location, Location! Right on the water with a private boat deck where we enjoyed happy hour. The Duffy boat rental was an added benefit. All accommodations were excellent. Cable TV with plenty of channels including HBO and Showtime. Beds and closet space was excellent for my family. Parked the car and walked to all restaurants, ferry and beach. I looked at several places on the island and glad we chose this property! Hope to be back soon! Thanks Again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Nov 27, 2022

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Excellent location for Balboa and Newport Lots to explore.

Well stocked Kitchen for cooking family Thanksgiving. Large dining room table, Comfy main living area with gas fireplace Nice bedrooms two with extra large space .

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan S., Seattle

Aug 29, 2022

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Wonderful Cali Beach House

Awesome California Beach house with vintage style. Great location on Balboa, very quiet but central to all the shops and restaurants. Our kids loved playing on the beach. Friendly neighbors and always something to see with boats and walkers passing by. Host lives onsite and available to help with anything needed. He was very nice and chill. House is much bigger than appears in pics. Lovely office with great view in the Master bedroom. Will book again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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