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Quintessential Balboa Island Gem

Vacation home with kitchen, near Fashion Island

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Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Step into a quintessential Balboa Island beach house, where you can unwind in the airy living room or enjoy family gatherings on the spacious front patio with gas BBQ. Take advantage of the prime location and stroll along historic Marine Avenue, indulge in local treats like frozen bananas or visit nearby beaches.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Quintessential Balboa Island Gem

Quintessential Balboa Island 3 Bed, 2 Bath beach house centrally located on the island with equal access to Balboa Ferry and historic Marine Avenue. This front home features an open, airy living room with high ceilings and plenty of natural light.

The front Patio is over sized and perfect for family gatherings. Enjoy comfortable outdoor dining with a large patio table and chairs and a gas BBQ. Stepping inside, the kitchen has plenty of counter space for preparing food and extra storage. There is a master bedroom with en-suite bath, two bedrooms with shared bath, and a sleeper sofa in the living room to accommodate extra guests.

For your convenience, there is 1 parking spot and a washer and dryer in the shared garage. This beach house is in prime location on Balboa Island.

Go for a walk around the Island and stroll along historic Marine Avenue. Indulge in one of Balboa Island's famous frozen banana or a Balboa Bar. Explore the area via the ferry to visit the Balboa Village on the Peninsula and take in the views of the Balboa Pier. Rent a bike, jet ski, stand up paddle board, or kayak.

Whale watching, and deep-sea fishing trips are close by with many boats that leave the Balboa Pavilion daily. On Balboa Island you can relax along the pristine beaches, go surfing nearby, check out the FUN ZONE, and grab a bite to eat at one of the many fine restaurants. SLP13450

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 SLP12980

Property is also known as

26

About the neighborhood

Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Balboa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Newport Pier - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 21 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Class of 47 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Balboa Island Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quintessential Balboa Island Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Balboa Island Gem?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Balboa Island Gem located?

Located in Balboa Island, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Balboa Fun Zone and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Fashion Island. Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Pier are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Quintessential Balboa Island Gem Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Josh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was good. Property was a little worn and can use some updating. Window cranks are stripped making it hard to open windows for air flow. That said, location was great and check in was easy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

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

The perfect family house

This place is perfect. Everything a family or even two needs. The location can not be beat!! Walk into town in three minutes. Right on the water. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

jennifer j.

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

Average home in a great location

We stayed a week at this home and there were some pros and cons. The pros were that it's in a great location, walkable to all the shops and restaurants. There was a great Mexican food restaurant about a 3 minute walk from us and the ferry was really close as well. The house was clean but it was pretty old and run down. The A/C barely worked so it was really warm inside in the afternoon and evening. The garage is tiny and shared with another car so it wasn't an option to park in there but there's plenty of parking in the street. And there is a third bedroom but we couldn't use it because the bed was really small and my kids were too tall. Overall the management was very nice and the house worked out but we would probably opt to rent a different house next time we come into town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey M.

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

Great Location

Being on Balboa is the best. Great location and walkable to all shops and restaurants on the island. House definitely needs some improvements, a little run down. Third bedroom didn’t really feel like a bedroom with how you had to access it, and the second twin bed in there is actually a trundle. We booked sort of late so I was so happy to find something for the holiday! Communication was excellent with the property manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the property and host was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

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

Great Location on Balboa Island

Our stay with our family was great at this property- especially the large kitchen and front patio area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dania S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Balboa Vaca

The size of the home was fine and the location was great
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis R., Monrovia, CA 91016 USA

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

Balboa Island

Coffee cups were cracked, no beach towels, could use another umbrella on front deck for afternoon sun, no instructions for TV remotes.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

Island Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean cozy and good location

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

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

Great location!

Walking distance to the ferry. Great front deck. Comfortable beds. Kitchen could use new frying pans and some additional utensils. Overall a nice functional place for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Laurie B.

Great place for a family getaway in an ideal location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall it was a very good experience. This was the first time our family was able to come together from all over the country since COVID. Parking was a big challenge, but we expected that since we are from the area. We have stayed at a lot of Airbnb's and this was, by far, the least stocked in terms of kitchen supplies, cooking equipment, etc. which made for challenges. The basics were not even there (no oil, S&P, spices, etc). Additional pillows and linens would have been helpful. The directions were clear in advance about the number of towels and having to rent beach towels, chairs, etc. but for the price it would be better to include those items as most places do. The lack of them definitely contributes to satisfaction levels. The upstairs tenants are delightful and friendly! Dishwasher was leaking a bit and needs to be repaired.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Mitch G.

Good location old house

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The overall exterior picture is fine but the house has the feel of some thing that’s been rented 1 million times several things don’t work the room layout is BIZZARE but the water pressure is really good
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

Great location and well maintained

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a great find just a block from the ferry to the peninsula. Clean, well maintained house. King bed, queen bed, twin with a trundle, and a pull out couch in living room. The third bedroom with the trundle is only accessible by going through one of other bedrooms. Tall ceilings and good size rooms for Balboa Island homes. Kitchen is dated but functional. No A/C. Not usually needed on Balboa but worth noting. TVs are equipped with streaming access like Roku. WiFi is solid. Overall great house and definitely recommended!
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10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIE c.

Great Location & Super Clean

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean, bright and such a fun location. Was the perfect place to take our teenage daughters. Everyone at Newport Beach Vacation Properties was so friendly, responsive and easy to work with. The only thing I would mention is the wifi wasn’t great. Otherwise a perfect stay.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIE c.

Great Location & Super Clean

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean, bright and such a fun location. Was the perfect place to take our teenage daughters. Everyone at Newport Beach Vacation Properties was so friendly, responsive and easy to work with. The only thing I would mention is the wifi wasn’t great. Otherwise a perfect stay.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Mitch G.

Good location old house

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The overall exterior picture is fine but the house has the feel of some thing that’s been rented 1 million times several things don’t work the room layout is BIZZARE but the water pressure is really good
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Laurie B.

Great place for a family getaway in an ideal location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall it was a very good experience. This was the first time our family was able to come together from all over the country since COVID. Parking was a big challenge, but we expected that since we are from the area. We have stayed at a lot of Airbnb's and this was, by far, the least stocked in terms of kitchen supplies, cooking equipment, etc. which made for challenges. The basics were not even there (no oil, S&P, spices, etc). Additional pillows and linens would have been helpful. The directions were clear in advance about the number of towels and having to rent beach towels, chairs, etc. but for the price it would be better to include those items as most places do. The lack of them definitely contributes to satisfaction levels. The upstairs tenants are delightful and friendly! Dishwasher was leaking a bit and needs to be repaired.

10/10 Excellent

Felicity H.

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

Great house and location

Great house and location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Armen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice cozy house

Great clean house near attractions, but there is a tenant upstairs, which was not in description. Also garage has a great deal of items, so unless you have a compact car, you will not fit, therefore must park on street. Also AC not the best and does not cool the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Rene W.

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

Location was fantastic to Marine St and the ferry over to Balboa/Newport. House was ckean.

Overall I would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019