Is FREE USE OF BOAT, (21' Duffy) WITH GORGEOUS PROPERTY pet-friendly?

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FREE USE OF BOAT, (21' Duffy) WITH GORGEOUS PROPERTY Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is FREE USE OF BOAT, (21' Duffy) WITH GORGEOUS PROPERTY located?

Nestled on the beach, this Balboa Peninsula vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Pier. Mother’s Beach and Hoag Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km).

10/10 Excellent

Vadim S.

2 August 2025

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

Great place, the ability to use the boat is great. Really nice and helpful hosts

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat F.

16 July 2025

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

Amazing as always

Great location, wonderful hosts

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg S.

23 June 2025

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Home Again

I grew up 15 miles from Newport Beach. The location is outstanding from a local perspective. 36-52 street is where locals go to the beach. It’s not as touristy and if you need food or a bathroom- head “home.” We enjoyed taking the Duffy Boat over to Balboa and grabbing a balboa bar. Judy has everything you need to hang out at the beach- towels and chais. The bikes were great for exploring. We didn’t paddle board in the harbor but there were many others enjoying it! We felt at home and appreciated the great location and welcoming hosts!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

28 September 2024

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

Perfect stay for your getaway with friends!

We stayed here over Labor Day weekend this year with friends visiting from Europe. The patio and Duffy boat are great for hanging out enjoying the water. Perfect location for exploring nearby beaches. Friendly hosts Would highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi G.

25 July 2024

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Great location on the water. Access to boat was the highlight

Lovely property with access to bay through the electric boat which makes this a very unique stay. Definitely would do again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

27 June 2024

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

Perfect week

This is our second time staying here. Great location! Enjoyed using the Duffy boat and paddle boards.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

C A.

9 April 2024

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

Great Location

Unit was very clean and comfortable. Close to beach in a quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

22 April 2024

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Another Great Visit!

Great place to stay for a unique and very local perspective of Newport and the harbor. The duffy is awesome! Clean, well appointed with a great location!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

21 April 2023

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Perfect

Great location, great host!

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

3 March 2025

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

Judy welcomed us in person with full access to patio, bikes, kayaks & Duffy Boat… and birthday cupcakes for my husband. Accommodations are excellent & the Duffy boat scenic cruising throughout Balboa was a high point. You can park the Duffy in public areas & many shopping districts have free boat parking as well. Judy baked my husband a bday cake on day 2 - never have had a more hospitable & friendly host experience. Walking distance to restaurants, shops & beaches. There is so much to do, even our teenagers loved it & never once reported being bored (huge victory!). We look forward to future visits & Balboa / Newport get-a-ways!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne C., Murrietta, California

19 December 2023

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Wonderful Newport waterfront apartment.

Such a great location to stay ! Close to Great restaurants, shopping and beaches . Very comfortable and the most lovely hosts. It was so wonderful to have the use of the Duffy boat . Two great nights viewing the Christmas boat parade . Would definitely stay there again .

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat F.

4 July 2023

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Wonderful as always

Very welcoming and relaxing- thank you for a great weekend

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

launa s.

17 February 2025

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

Not what shows in photos, no ocean view, boat needs repair, Construction debris outside entrance.

We thought this was going to overlook the boat and boat dock as the photos show, but the unit that is rented is in the upper back of the house with no ocean view, no balcony, just a street and alley view. Right outside the door the owner pointed out a lot of construction debris and said "its always there, they are always doing something next door". This wire, drywall, wood, tables, etc was about 4 feet high ans quite an eyesore. The front house is gorgeous and owner occupied, and this is where the deck photos were taken from. They can see you from the kitchen and living area anytime the deck area is used; day or night, no curtains or closures. Owner said they would go upstairs the whole time but each time we tried to go out there, the owner was in the kitchen and we could see him, so he could see us. I took many photos, day and night of this lack of privacy. Not at all private-we did not know we were sharing and could be watched always. The Duffy kept dying, charge was not good. We had to leave it on the ocean and dock it and walk off the island and then get a ride back. Owner said it was a problem for him too, getting it back, "that it must have been the rain, that 1/2 way back it started slowing down again, so I'm was going to get distilled water and check all the connections". The owners are lovely, but our Valentines Weekend was only salvaged once we left and got a hotel room.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

21 July 2025

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Just wonderful. My daughters loved the beach and harbor vibe! Recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

21 July 2025

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We LOVED this stay! The house was cute and clean. The hosts were so very friendly and available if we needed them but not on top of us. They had all kinds of fun activities available (boat, paddleboards, bikes, etc) and the location was perfectly in the middle of the channel and beach, close to restaurants and shopping but in a quiet neighborhood. We would definitely return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

17 July 2025

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Mini-Vaca

What was great: Our hostess was super friendly and truly a lovely person! The kayaks and stand-up paddle boards were wonderful to use around the river and bay area. The apartment was conveniently located within walking distance to resaurants and other shopping areas. The beach was only five minutes away - walking. Use of the Duffy boat and patio were available. Our living space worked for our needs.Even though we were separated from the hosts, they were technically present in the main house, so we didn't really want to spend too much time on the patio being too loud, especially at night. The only television we could work was in the livingroom; the others needed passwords. It is a bit tight for four adults, but we made it work and were out enjoying short time in Newport.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

20 June 2025

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ANOTHER GREAT STAY WITH JUDI AND NUEL

This property has become a favorite of ours for many reasons when we visit Southern California. Judi and Nuel are the most amazing hosts. We had a larger group and entertained a bit more than normal, and I was concerned that we might be a bother for Judi and Nuel, who are on-site, but they kept insisting that as long as we were having fun, they were happy. They really do their best to host and ensure YOU are making the most of your stay. The upstairs unit is perfect for a smaller group to stay and enjoy the area, which is also perfect both because it is a nice quiet location at the back of the bay, but also because of the restaurant and conveniences within walking distance including the ocean a couple blocks west. The patio, private dock, and duffy are the highlights though. This space and the amenities provided allow anyone to enjoy the unbelievable beauty of Newport and Balboa like someone who owns both a house on the water and a boat to use with it. It's the epitamy of Newport living for a great value. Thanks as always to Judi and Nuel for a great stay. May God continue to bless you and yours.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parshelle B.

16 March 2025

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Great

So much fun!! Loved the hospitality, the bikes and the boat for us to use!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

1 January 2025

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Wonderful Hosts and Quiet Area

The hosts are very personable and kind. Having easy access to the Duffy was wonderful for the boat parade. The Duffy is clean and ready to go at any time during your stay. It can seat up to 12 people.The unit is very clean and well appointed. It is upstairs with a street view, but the hosts give full access to the beautiful patio directly on the water. It's great for having breakfast or dinner and has use of the BBQ as well.There were more than enough towels and bedding. In addition, there are plenty of kitchen supplies along with a microwave and toaster/convection oven.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer S.

30 December 2024

Liked: Location

Jen

Only communication was through a landline, the TV only worked one of the nights we were there, it was weird coming down to the patio, and knowing we were potentially being watched. Overall, the location was great, and the Duffy boat was fun, but I would not recommend this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon s.

11 November 2024

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A couple days away

We loved this location. The accommodations were cute and clean. Judi and Nuel were helpful and friendly. We truly enjoyed the bikes and Duffy boat that were available for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darby

19 October 2024

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Wonderful Spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Judy was so kind and genuinely welcoming. After check in, we had total privacy and used the Duffy Boat and bikes multiple times per day. The location is great. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

14 October 2024

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AMAZING!

This is our new vacation spot and we are already planning next's years trip. The Bensons were amazing to work with and took care of our family above and beyond anything we could have asked for. The location is about a 3 minute walk to beach and in a great location. I would recommend this VRBO to anyone going to Newport!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katie H.

11 September 2024

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Husband’s Birthday

Stayed in the apartment 9/6/24 thru 9/9/24. Very small but if you’re only there to sleep and take a shower it’s perfect for 4 adults. The owners are downstairs but they were very nice. Use the electric boat 2 times. That was very fun. Easy to drive. Take lunch or drinks with you on the boat.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Connie O.

6 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Some things to note...

Carefully review the property's photos to understand that the kitchenette doesn't have an oven/stove only a microwave and toaster oven. Also, we were disappointed to learn that the patio was separate from the unit. The unit is in the back (facing the ocean not bay side), above the garage of the owner's house, so the patio is the owner's patio that is attached right outside of their living room, so there is no real privacy. Therefore, to enjoy the outdoor patio you had to go downstairs and along the side of the home to the owner's patio facing the bay. They are are lovely couple, but we always felt like we were intruding on their property, so we didn't use the outdoor space as much as we liked. Also, the washer and dryer is in the owner's garage.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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