Balboa Peninsula stay.At this Balboa Peninsula apartment, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Mother’s Beach and Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Also, Balboa Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Newport Pier is within 2 miles (3 km).
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!
Balboa Escape is located mid peninsula and half a block to either the Beach or the Bay. It is a short walk to the Balboa Ferry, Catalina Flyer and many great restaurants. The closest bike rentals are only 2 blocks away. This apartment has just been updated with new fully equipped kitchen, cabinets, granite countertops, appliances, windows, AC and flooring. Beach Towels are provided. It is light and airy with lots of windows. This is a 2nd floor apartment and the largest in this 4 apartment building. It has a comfy queen size captains bed in the bedroom with storage underneath and a chest of drawers and a closet. The living room has a pull out queen sofa sleeper and there is a chest for storage and closet in the living room as well. New Smart TV with cable and free WiFi. There is one garage parking space for a subcompact car. There are Beach chairs and boogie boards in the garage. The coin op laundry is located in the garage. There is a shared patio with table and chairs and a Weber gas grill. This is a perfect location for a relaxing stay at the beach. No animals are allowed on property due to allergies. One flight of stairs must be climbed to Access this apartment. SLP13796
Property manager
Dennis and Janet Owners / Jeff Myers Property Manager
Languages
English
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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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Property does not allow children
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children.
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, a first aid kit, 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number SLP13796
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Steps to Beach Bay With Garage Parking Air Conditioning!
Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 48 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
Jul 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
very nice
Great location, nice ocean breeze and very clean.
Michael S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sue K., Louisville, US
Jul 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to beach. Lovely clean apartment with garage
The apartment was great! Very comfortable and clean. Close to the beach. Garage access worked well. Small garage so small car a must. The apartment had everything we needed. Great stay!
Sue K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Odette N.
May 31, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great place for a beach getaway
Very clean tidy property with all the amenities you could need. A very short walk to the beach and the boardwalk. We hired bikes and were able to bike to Huntington and Sunset Beaches. Communication with the owner was excellent. Would stay again.
Odette N.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alexander M.
May 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little apartment
Nice 2nd floor apartment, windows with breeze and good light. Must be able to climb some stairs.
Alexander M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Meghan MS, MBA M.
May 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Janet was great and the place was lovely. The only reason for 4/5 was a mix up on heck out times. The check out time in the confirmation email had a typo as 10:59pm, but it was supposed to be 10:59am. We had planned to leave our luggage for the afternoon, but it wasn't a big deal to get out earlier for the next tenants. I would definitely recommend!
Meghan MS, MBA M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kevin B.
Feb 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
As adertized
Great place with easy check in and fantastic location. I am frequent user of ABB and the absolute best recommendation I can give is that I would book again with this host.
Kevin B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charles P.
Feb 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Charles P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Donna S.
Oct 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Celebration
Great location and well equipped!
Donna S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verna S.
Oct 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home base for stay on the Balboa Peninsula
This is my second stay at the property and first time in Apartment D. If you don’t like stairs and are looking for an ocean view, it won’t be the right spot for you. However, if you are like me and want a comfortable and clean home base to return to after daily outings, it is perfect.
This one-bedroom apartment is nicely decorated and the sofa area is comfy and spacious, the bed is very comfortable, and the kitchen is well equipped with whatever you may need. There were lots of back up towels, including beach towels.
The garage parking is very small so I recommend parking on the street. My stay was in October so there was no problem finding a space very near the apartment.
The beach is right across the street and the apartment is perfectly located for walking to either the Newport Pier or to the Balboa Pier and Fun Zone. Approx. 3/4 mi-1 mi. There are lots of good places to eat, plenty of bakeries and bars.
Overall a great stay and I will definitely look to stay here again next year.
Verna S.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Pamela G.
Sep 1, 2024
Pay for Parking
We selected this property because of the centralized location to events we were attending during our stay. We were unaware of the pay for parking on the streets in the neighborhood between the hours of 8am to 6pm.
Pamela G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Misty H.
Aug 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Balboa
The location was just has shown ~ very clean and Janet was amazing!
Misty H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashley O.
Jun 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
This place is great. Can’t beat the location, just 2 short blocks to the beach boardwalk. There is so much natural light and really cute California decor. The place is really comfy, great bed and couches. And the kitchen was stocked with everything needed to do some good cooking. Definitely note that the garage is for a small car only…I had a crossover and couldn’t fit. Street parking is easy enough to come by during the week but was difficult on the weekend. That is the only draw back but is the case for most places in this area. Will stay again!
Ashley O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eric K.
May 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Out all day great neighborhood.
Eric K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Natasha W.
Apr 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mid week get away
Fun stay in great location. Clean and bright. Comfy bed and it was nice to have the garage for parking bikes. Great coffee shop and market nearby.
Natasha W.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Casey O.
Feb 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice visit. Too bad it rained.
It was a good visit. The unit fits the budget and had everything we needed in the right location.
Casey O.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura W.
Dec 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great One Bedroom!
Very nice upstairs unit, super clean, well-stocked, great kitchen, and friendly & attentive hosts. The location is about a mile south of the Baloba pier and is steps away from both the ocean and the harbor. Second story unit had beautiful lighting and views of the harbor. Would stay here again!
Laura W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carrie N.
Nov 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
Perfect little vacay for us! We were within walking distance to all things fun and beautiful. Place had on hand all we needed for comfort and fun. Thank You! 10/10 recommend 🌟
Carrie N.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tomi V.
Sep 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Aamazing location and fantastic apartment
The location is awesome - walking distance to the beach and other Balboa spots, including restaurants and coffee shops. The apartment was fully equipped with anything one would need during a holiday visit. The stairs are a bit steep, but other than that, it's perfect.
Tomi V.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessica R.
Aug 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
This place was nice and tidy. The steps up are a bit steep, but it wasn’t bad for us in our 30s. You definitely need to have a tiny car to be able to park in the garage, parking in the nearby neighborhood was way to find every night, for us. Communication with the host was timely as well :)
Jessica R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Rich F.
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great value for location!
Place is really cute, well maintained and property managers were very nice and responsive. The location is fantastic as its close to everything. The only things to really note is the garage is very small which isn't the end of the world because we just kept our rental bikes in there and parked car on street and the bathroom is really small. Would absolutely stay here again though.
Rich F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Jul 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Mr
Excellent except for parking
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Greg S.
Jun 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Newport Beach Rental on the Balboa Peninsula
My wife and I had a wonderful stay in this Newport rental unit. The place was clean and nicely updated. The location is so convenient and within easy walking distance from the Newport Pier on the ocean side and the Balboa Fun Zone on the bay side. The bathroom is on the smaller side but not a big deal and the garage is very small as stated, but we had no problem finding parking on the street. Thanks for sharing your home with us, Dennis and Janet.
Greg S.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
John L.
May 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
California dreaming
Clean and well organized property management. The one issue we had was there are very bright lights on that shine into the bedroom window at night. A proper set of drapes should be installed to block this glaring light at night.
John L.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Mike C.
May 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Property was great. The only recommendation is the floors could be mopped.
Mike C.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patrick & Dacia C., Minden, Nevada
May 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location, Clean, Comfortable
We really enjoyed our stay here. The unit is conveniently located to Newport Beach. Parking is fairly easy. The bed is comfortable and there are lots of linens and towels. The kitchen is well-equipped (appreciated the starter pack of coffee/creamer). We made good use of the beach chairs & towels. The only minor complaint would be regarding the sleeper sofa; it’s quite uncomfortable and rickety. I’d say the unit is better for 2 people. Overall a great little place!