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Affordable Quaint Cottage Balboa Island: 201 Ruby

Vacation home near Fashion Island in Newport Beach

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Smart TV, fireplace, offices
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Smart TV, fireplace, offices
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 584 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Newport Beach

Balboa Island stay.With a stay at this Balboa Island vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Balboa Fun Zone and 2 miles (3 km) of Balboa Pier. Balboa Beach and Balboa Peninsula Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Balboa Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Balboa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fashion Island - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 21 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Affordable Quaint Cottage Balboa Island: 201 Ruby

Summary:

This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Balboa Island front cottage is conveniently located within walking distance to the charming shops and cafes on Marine Ave.



The Space:

This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Balboa Island front cottage is conveniently located in walking distance to the charming shops and cafes on Marine Ave., as well as the historic Balboa Island Ferry that takes both cars and pedestrians on a 5 minute ride to Balboa Peninsula and the Pacific Ocean beaches.



The front of this rustic cottage features a cozy outdoor patio complete with a gas BBQ and patio furniture where you can prepare your favorite outdoor meals or enjoy your morning coffee. The inside of this cottage has purposely been maintained in its original Balboa Island vintage style featuring a high-vaulted ceiling in the living room outlined with traditional wood planks. There is wood flooring throughout the cottage, a wood-burning fireplace, and 2 cozy sofas in the living area.



The kitchen is fully equipped including a refrigerator, freezer, oven, stove, microwave, double stainless-steel sink, and fully stocked with all the cookware and place settings you will need. Adjacent to the kitchen and living room, is a separate dining area with a rectangular wooden table that seats six people very comfortably. In the hallway, you will find all 3 bedrooms. The first one on the right has a queen bed, directly across the hall is the other smaller bedroom with a twin bed and an en suite full bathroom. The spacious master bedroom found at the end of the hall has its own en suite bathroom, plenty of closet space, and a flat-screen TV.



There is a shared washer and dryer and a spot for 1 car in the garage beneath the back unit which is not part of this unit. Street parking is also usually available.



SLP11864



Guest Access:

I give my guests space but am available when needed. We are available at any time to answer any questions or service the property.



Other Things to Note:

- 10 pm noise curfew ordinance Strictly enforced by Newport Beach Police

- Must be 26 or older to book

- Must provide your email and be able to access our company online portal for house info.

- No parties or gatherings.

- We try our best to keep updated on remodels/construction happening around our vacation units. However, construction can pop up anytime in the City of Newport Beach without notice. N.B.V.P is not responsible and will not issue refunds due to neighboring construction.



Interaction with Guests:

I give my guests space but am available when needed

We are available at any time to answer any questions or service the property.

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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
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Unit size: 904 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Must be able to login into our Online Guest Portal and provide us and working email and phone number for during your stay. Must be 26 or older to ...

Pets

  • No pets 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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number SLP11864

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Affordable Quaint Cottage Balboa Island: 201 Ruby Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeanine V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The rental was not exactly as expected. The second bathroom is en suite from the bedroom with the tiny bed. So guests have to walk through one bedroom to get to the bathroom. The sheets were very uncomfortable. The heat did not work, but the back bedroom was very stuffy. The TV's didnt work so we had to go out and buy Roku sticks. The location is the best part of the rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Very cozy space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela M., Arcadia, California

Overall a nice stay. We think the property could use some deep cleaning ie dusting shutters and and wood floors. Location is convenient to beach. Loved evenings on the patio.Note: The gardners showed up with blowers at 8am on our last day as we slept! Not ok. Check out is at 10:00 and work on the home should begin then!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bob A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, but very noisy, due to proximity to busy street. I knew it would be noisy, but not that noisy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bob A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home, but very noisy due to proximity to a busy street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami P.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The home was super cute and perfect for our stay. It was spotlessly clean and the offer to have groceries pre-delivered was fantastic! Only complaint is the check in process and "house rules" are not located within VRBO. They will send you an email under a name I did not recognize with instructions on how to log in to their portal. It took me at least 2 hours to figure out how to enter the home. If the email just would have mentioned VRBO in the title, it would have been so much easier.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

July Vacation 2022

This location was perfect for our family! Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Corby M., Lafayette

Liked: Cleanliness

Musty

From the moment we opened the door we were overwhelmed by the stench of musty/moldy, just plain old. While the pictures were 100% accurate, a little tired looking, I though I could do the old school cozy cabin feel. The reviews were not bad and NOBODY mentioned the odor. Well, if smells bother you, this is not the cottage for you. Hopefully I will save some folks from the experience we had. I cannot say enough great things about the property management company. Peter was kind, understanding, responsive, and helpful. He came up with a solution to save our vacation. In the end, with a little inconvenience, our vacation was made better by this property management team. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

michael c.

Liked: Cleanliness

201 ruby

mostly as advertised but facility was a bit "tired." Oven failed to work, 3rd bedroom was just a "day bed" not single bed as the ads suggested (a bit small for a full size adult.). Lighting was poor, low watts, resulting in dark areas. Baths were fine but 2nd bath was only accessible thru one of bedrooms. Patio facing east was a plus. Also a plus side, the garage was ample in size.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Andrew A.

Visit

Location is great. Place is a bit tired and the kitchen organization is lacking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sherry M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

House looks great in pictures

Absolutely filthy dirty. Needs a lot of maintenance, cleaning, new furniture and so much more. House looks nice in pictures, not in person.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness

201 Ruby

Good except for TV service. Not enough channels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Julie N., Pleasanton, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall Good Location

While this property met our needs and was very clean (something very important during a pandemic), it was basic. The bed in the smaller bedroom is short and our daughter had a tough time sleeping on it. It would be good for a small child, but it was a little small for our 17 year old. The television channels were pretty much standard cable, not even ESPN...which killed my football loving husband during bowl season. The kitchen was functional, but I had a hard time finding things. The whole place was dark. Even though the pilot light on the heater was out when we arrived, the property manager coordinated someone to fix it one day and then inspect it the next. The property manager handled the issue professionally and communicated the work times clearly.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020