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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
Aerial view
TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Balboa Island, CA
  • Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
    19 min walk
  • Balboa Fun Zone
    20 min walk
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    7 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    20 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.

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.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Balboa Fun Zone. A gym is available. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a balcony/patio.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony or patio
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Fashion Island and 6 minutes from Pelican Hill Golf Course
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a fitness center and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Neil

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
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 SLP11024

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

j s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
Great location and nice house.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracy B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No parking for trucks and trailers.
I had reserved this home to stay for a nearby project we were completing. On arrival the street was narrow, and there was no place for us to park the truck and trailer. Then asked the host for a refund. They could not give me one and mention that I had to do it myself. Well, I did I tried to cancel the And the system would not let me cancel. We could not stay at this location due to parking with the truck and trailer that we had so we had to pay to stay somewhere else and pay for that reservation as well. I also own Vrbo vacation rentals this has happened in the past to some of my clients or customers and I always refund them their money if there’s any type of a problem. I think owner is more worried about the money in their pocket than to do what is right for their customers
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Balboa
This was an incredible property for a weekend stay in Balboa. Location less than a minute walk from the ferry made it very easy to get around. Very spacious property with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, making it a great choice for large groups. The property manager was very responsive and kind. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Olivia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Island
Cute area. The house was a little worse for the ware (showers not working, broken small appliances, patched holes in the wall) but that makes sense after what I’m sure was a busy summer season. It was good for what we needed- a place to crash for two nights. I don’t think we would have tolerated a longer stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret F.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 day vacation
Great location. No outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Balboa
Always love the charm of staying on the island
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Nice property for the price. Great access to the ferry over to the peninsula, and a short walk to the shops of Balboa Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., GILBERT

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Girls trip for 5. Location was great, close to ferry and short walk to shopping and dining. Ended up driving a Tahoe and there was available street parking, the garage would have been too tight. We parked the car and left it for the weekend just using the ferry and walking everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staycation
Enjoyed a visit to Balboa last year and did it again this year. Kids, 15 and 12, know the island and Newport well. Close to the ferry, a garage space and AC. Host was responsive and very accommodating. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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