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4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates

Vacation home in Newport Beach with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Balboa Island, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and Balboa Fun Zone. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Newport Harbor Nautical Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Balboa Pier - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Balboa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Class of 47 - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates

Island Retreat is a 4 BR/3 BA, cozy condominium nestled on Newport Beach's renowned Balboa Island with NEW AIR CONDITIONING. Mere seconds from the Balboa Ferry, this unit makes for a perfect getaway to Southern California's endless summer!

Enjoy walking to Balboa Island's restaurants, cafes, and bayside beaches, with the main Peninsula beaches only 15 minutes away via the ferry.

Ready for relaxation, with open living spaces, a full kitchen, and patio with BBQ - ask about our attached unit for groups 10+!

Balboa Island is not only a great vacation destination but is also an excellent base for Southern California's many other attractions and theme parks!

Island Retreat is a 2-story front unit that has 1 bedroom downstairs with an attached bathroom, and 3 more bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms upstairs. This immaculate, cheery and bright home is fully furnished and equipped. Ready for a comfortable and worry-free summer beach vacation or winter rental!

Activities and Attractions:

Our property is located less than one block from the beautiful Balboa Bay, boardwalk, and the Balboa Ferry that gives access to the Peninsula beaches and Pacific Ocean. The ferry is a lovely 5 minute ride directly to the Balboa Fun Zone (with arcades, rides, and snacks), the Balboa Pier, shopping and restaurants, boating and fishing excursions (including transport to nearby Catalina Island), and bike/water sport rentals.

Agate is the only street on the island with a children's climbing gym and basketball court. On the island itself, Marine Avenue boasts fine restaurants and boutique shops that are only 2 miles away from even more fine dining, shopping, and movie theaters at Newport's famous outdoor mall, Fashion Island.

For those interested in seeing more of the Orange County coastline, Laguna Beach lies only 7 miles further down the Pacific Coast Highway. Originally an artist's colony, Laguna hosts the Pageant of the Masters and Sawdust Festival in the summer, art galleries, and fine dining and shopping along with wonderful beaches with tide pools.

Island Retreat is within 30 minutes of Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm and an hour or so from Universal Studios, Hollywood, San Diego Zoo and Sea World. The Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA) Airport is only 10 minutes away and the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 45 minutes away.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please turn off AC/heating
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Property Registration Number SLP11024

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Balboa Island within a short 19-minute walk of Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and also 20 minutes on foot from Balboa Fun Zone. You'll also find Fashion Island and Crystal Cove State Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates?

Couples staying at this historic vacation home will appreciate amenities such as a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Are there hot tubs at 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is 6.7 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal), which is located 26.3 mi away (49-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates?

Yes, every accommodation at 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates comes with a balcony.

4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the best time! Location was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norissa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location to stay at and also close to the ferry . My family enjoyed there stay and we will back again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ngoc d.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicol B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean

Great place very clean. The bed was slightly uncomfortable, but overall a great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janka D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Balboa island getaway

Location was perfect. Place needs a handyman to fix few small things (like bathroom towel holders that are broken, loose shower faucet etc) but nothing major and a bit of love. Overall the location, size, comfort, easy access, parking, management response and price were great. We would definitely go back if we stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for a family vacation

We had a great time staying here. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean. The parking was a little tight but that’s California beach area not the property fault. A nice bonus was beach towels and toys there to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vuong T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House

Welcoming and beautiful home. Place was clean. Had so much fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Balboa get away!

Great location! Close to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

j s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

Great location and nice house.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracy B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

No parking for trucks and trailers.

I had reserved this home to stay for a nearby project we were completing. On arrival the street was narrow, and there was no place for us to park the truck and trailer. Then asked the host for a refund. They could not give me one and mention that I had to do it myself. Well, I did I tried to cancel the And the system would not let me cancel. We could not stay at this location due to parking with the truck and trailer that we had so we had to pay to stay somewhere else and pay for that reservation as well. I also own Vrbo vacation rentals this has happened in the past to some of my clients or customers and I always refund them their money if there’s any type of a problem. I think owner is more worried about the money in their pocket than to do what is right for their customers
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend in Balboa

This was an incredible property for a weekend stay in Balboa. Location less than a minute walk from the ferry made it very easy to get around. Very spacious property with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, making it a great choice for large groups. The property manager was very responsive and kind. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Olivia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Island

Cute area. The house was a little worse for the ware (showers not working, broken small appliances, patched holes in the wall) but that makes sense after what I’m sure was a busy summer season. It was good for what we needed- a place to crash for two nights. I don’t think we would have tolerated a longer stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret F.

Liked: Cleanliness

3 day vacation

Great location. No outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Balboa

Always love the charm of staying on the island
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Nice property for the price. Great access to the ferry over to the peninsula, and a short walk to the shops of Balboa Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., GILBERT

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Girls trip for 5. Location was great, close to ferry and short walk to shopping and dining. Ended up driving a Tahoe and there was available street parking, the garage would have been too tight. We parked the car and left it for the weekend just using the ferry and walking everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staycation

Enjoyed a visit to Balboa last year and did it again this year. Kids, 15 and 12, know the island and Newport well. Close to the ferry, a garage space and AC. Host was responsive and very accommodating. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun at the Beach!

Great stay that accommodated all of our needs and more! Loved having access to all the beach toys! Great location, easy access to and from the airport, to and from Disneyland, to and from the beach, and quick walk to the marina. The beds were a bit small and uncomfortable and the curtains in the rooms (if there were any) could be switched for blackout. Otherwise a very enjoyable vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Perfect location for going back and forth on the ferry. No problems parking and check in was a breeze. Thank you very much, we had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

This was the perfect stay for our needs. It is walking distance to the beach and a lot of great shops. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This home was within walking distance to several attractions and within a 30 min drive to knotts berry farm. The house has enough room for our family and was very clean. The host communicated quickly and resolved any issues we had immediately. I would highly recommend this house to friends and family!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as promised. Great place.

We booked this house for ourselves and our sons and their wives and kids. We had 7 adults and 2 five-year old children staying and the house accommodated our needs. We had plenty of places to sit and enough beds with extra pillows and blankets. There were enough towels (some places barely give any) and the kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans and gadgets for cooking family meals. We had three cars but there was no problem finding parking, and it was a short half-block walk to take the ferry over to the other side of the island. The property management was very responsive (Thanks Mitch!) and would definitely book again if we head down that way.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Party

The owner/manager was extremely gracious in working out a last minute, unconventional change with us. They were extremely responsive in communication! I can’t thank them enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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