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Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed!
Condo near Fashion Island in Newport Beach
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Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire condo
Popular amenities
- Beach view
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
Explore the area

Newport Beach, CA
- Balboa Peninsula BeachesPlace, Balboa Peninsula Beaches8 min walk
- Balboa PierPlace, Balboa Pier10 min walk
- Balboa BeachPlace, Balboa Beach10 min walk
- Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)10 min drive
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About the area
Newport Beach
Seaside stay .Within half a mile (1 km) of this Balboa Island condo, you'll find Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and Balboa Fun Zone. Also, Balboa Peninsula Beaches is within half a mile (1 km) and Balboa Pier is 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 - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
- Orange Station - 21 min drive
- John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
- Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - 4 min walk
- Harborside Restaurant & Grand - 5 min drive
- The Galley Cafe - 4 min drive
- Class of 47 - 5 min drive
- Dad's Original Frozen Banana - 9 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed!
Permit #SLP13813
Ask about our special winter rates for month-long bookings!
Quiet Balboa Island Location
Our welcoming rear upstairs bay view unit is indeed the perfect place for a single, couple, or small family to experience Balboa Island in Newport Beach firsthand. Even though the furnishings are updated, this year-round vacation home still retains its original beach cottage charm. Guests are greeted by a friendly and practical Dutch door to catch the gentle breezes off the bay, and they will love the crisp white bead board and planking that enhance the bayside ambiance of this one-bedroom home. Enjoy the following amenities:
LIVING/DINING AREA:
- Fold out sofa bed
- Cable TV
- Dining table with seating for 4 guests
- Open floor plan
- Large picture window provides a lovely bay view
KITCHEN:
- Fully stocked w/ cookware, dinnerware, utensils and appliances for meal preparation (but no dishwasher)
- Guests must supply their own food, drinks (including coffee), spices, condiments, and paper goods (napkins, plastic wrap, etc.)
BEDROOM:
- Queen bed
- large walk-in closet
EXTRA SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
- Fold out sofa in the living area opens to a full size bed (best for 2 small children or 1 adult)
- A trifold twin floor mat (best suited for children) or twin rollaway bed can be rented to provide additional sleeping arrangements, when needed, within the unit's maximum occupancy. Please contact our office in advance to allow for delivery on your arrival date
BATHROOM:
Step-in shower
LINENS:
All bed, bath, kitchen, and beach linens for the maximum number of guests are provided as part of the cleaning and linen fee and are neatly prepared for your arrival.
OUTDOOR LIVING:
- Comfortable bay view deck with table, chairs and electric barbecue
- Front row seats to the famous Christmas Boat Parade!
- Quiet Balboa Island neighborhood
- Bayfront walkway that circumnavigates the entire Island
ALSO INCLUDED:
- Wi-Fi; hair dryer; iron/ironing board; 2 low-profile beach chairs; floor fans; heating
- starter supplies: liquid hand soap; dish soap; dishwasher caps; sponge; kitchen trash bags; 2-4 rolls toilet paper; 1 paper towel roll (guests must supply additional amounts, along with their own personal toiletries/shampoo/conditioner)
DUE TO THE TYPICALLY MODERATE COASTAL CLIMATE, THIS HOUSE - LIKE MOST IN THE AREA - DOES NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING.
PARKING:
No designated parking. General neighborhood street parking in area (metered and unmetered).
LAUNDRY:
No laundry facilities for this rear upstairs unit
ALSO:
The gorgeous bayfront main house of this property (4 bedrooms/4 baths) can also be booked simultaneously, when available, to accommodate larger family groups on the entire property. Includes garage parking, laundry. See separate listing or contact our office for more information.
RECREATIONAL GEAR:
Additional beach gear or recreational equipment is available for rent from the management at very reasonable rates for our guests: large ice chests, Pack n Play portable cribs, portable high chairs, wagons; twin rollaway beds, etc. Contact us for more information!
CITY TAX:
A 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is included in all booking totals, (for reservations less than 30 nights) as mandated by the City of Newport Beach.
SECURITY EQUIPMENT:
This property may use surveillance cameras and/or recording devices in outdoor spaces, and/or entrances to the property, as well as noise monitoring equipment such as decibel readers, to protect the property, guests, and ensuring compliance with local ordinances.
Check-in Time: 3 p.m. on the arrival date
Check-out Time: 10 a.m. on the departure date
Ask about our special winter rates for month-long bookings!
Quiet Balboa Island Location
Our welcoming rear upstairs bay view unit is indeed the perfect place for a single, couple, or small family to experience Balboa Island in Newport Beach firsthand. Even though the furnishings are updated, this year-round vacation home still retains its original beach cottage charm. Guests are greeted by a friendly and practical Dutch door to catch the gentle breezes off the bay, and they will love the crisp white bead board and planking that enhance the bayside ambiance of this one-bedroom home. Enjoy the following amenities:
LIVING/DINING AREA:
- Fold out sofa bed
- Cable TV
- Dining table with seating for 4 guests
- Open floor plan
- Large picture window provides a lovely bay view
KITCHEN:
- Fully stocked w/ cookware, dinnerware, utensils and appliances for meal preparation (but no dishwasher)
- Guests must supply their own food, drinks (including coffee), spices, condiments, and paper goods (napkins, plastic wrap, etc.)
BEDROOM:
- Queen bed
- large walk-in closet
EXTRA SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
- Fold out sofa in the living area opens to a full size bed (best for 2 small children or 1 adult)
- A trifold twin floor mat (best suited for children) or twin rollaway bed can be rented to provide additional sleeping arrangements, when needed, within the unit's maximum occupancy. Please contact our office in advance to allow for delivery on your arrival date
BATHROOM:
Step-in shower
LINENS:
All bed, bath, kitchen, and beach linens for the maximum number of guests are provided as part of the cleaning and linen fee and are neatly prepared for your arrival.
OUTDOOR LIVING:
- Comfortable bay view deck with table, chairs and electric barbecue
- Front row seats to the famous Christmas Boat Parade!
- Quiet Balboa Island neighborhood
- Bayfront walkway that circumnavigates the entire Island
ALSO INCLUDED:
- Wi-Fi; hair dryer; iron/ironing board; 2 low-profile beach chairs; floor fans; heating
- starter supplies: liquid hand soap; dish soap; dishwasher caps; sponge; kitchen trash bags; 2-4 rolls toilet paper; 1 paper towel roll (guests must supply additional amounts, along with their own personal toiletries/shampoo/conditioner)
DUE TO THE TYPICALLY MODERATE COASTAL CLIMATE, THIS HOUSE - LIKE MOST IN THE AREA - DOES NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING.
PARKING:
No designated parking. General neighborhood street parking in area (metered and unmetered).
LAUNDRY:
No laundry facilities for this rear upstairs unit
ALSO:
The gorgeous bayfront main house of this property (4 bedrooms/4 baths) can also be booked simultaneously, when available, to accommodate larger family groups on the entire property. Includes garage parking, laundry. See separate listing or contact our office for more information.
RECREATIONAL GEAR:
Additional beach gear or recreational equipment is available for rent from the management at very reasonable rates for our guests: large ice chests, Pack n Play portable cribs, portable high chairs, wagons; twin rollaway beds, etc. Contact us for more information!
CITY TAX:
A 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is included in all booking totals, (for reservations less than 30 nights) as mandated by the City of Newport Beach.
SECURITY EQUIPMENT:
This property may use surveillance cameras and/or recording devices in outdoor spaces, and/or entrances to the property, as well as noise monitoring equipment such as decibel readers, to protect the property, guests, and ensuring compliance with local ordinances.
Check-in Time: 3 p.m. on the arrival date
Check-out Time: 10 a.m. on the departure date
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Internet
- Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near the bay
- Near the marina
- Near the sea
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Golf
- Optional golf privileges
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Whale watching nearby
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 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.
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. 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.
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