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A two-story house with a stone facade, a balcony with a stone balustrade, and a round tower-like structure on the second floor.
A coastal street lined with palm trees and beach houses.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a television, and a beach view through the windows.
A beach with a lifeguard tower, sandy beach, and ocean.
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81875 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Peninsula within 2 miles (3 km) of Newport Beach Pier, this condo is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Fashion Island. The condo includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Balboa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Balboa Fun Zone - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Newport Harbor Nautical Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Balboa Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 23 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

A beach beauty, this exceptional upper unit is beaming with Balboa beach charm!

Short Term Lodging Permit: SLP11827

Walk into this beach beauty and feel the ocean come alive! This beautifully decorated upstairs unit in a duplex is beaming with Balboa beach charm. A unique property with highly upgraded amenities is sure to transform your vacation from wonderful to WOW! Whether you are sitting in the small outdoor area downstairs or watching the sunset on one of the multiple balconies upstairs, you will know why this unit is so special. With 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, you will have plenty of space to accommodate your family with ease. Most bedrooms have new flat screen smart TV's (no cable - smart features only) and the entire unit features local photographs of the Balboa community. The layout is spacious yet provides privacy as multi levels lead you to all areas of the unit. If you like to entertain, you'll love to prepare your dishes in the spectacular kitchen and enjoy the meal in the amazing dining room. On those hot summer days, you can cool down with the AC and on cooler summer nights, sit by the gorgeous fireplace in the living room. And should you have to wash some bathing suits and towels, there is a private laundry area inside the unit. There is a two car garage with electric vehicle outlets as well as direct access into the unit. When you're not on your balcony checking out the views of Catalina, you can go out on the sand and enjoy the fire pits...a Balboa tradition! The pier, with shopping and dining galore, is just a quick walk away. With its beach charm and Balboa address, you are sure to enjoy every moment here....soaking in the sun, breathing in the ocean air and coming home to a true "beach house"!

**Beach Access: Please note that beach access for both units is through the downstairs front patio. Upper unit guests agree that the front patio area is only to be used as a pass through while the lower unit guests have full usage rights of the main patio and it's contents.**

General Info:

Minimum Age Requirement: The minimum age to rent this unit is 25 years old and to finalize the reservation a secure guest verification portal must be completed.

**All reservations are subject to owner approval**

Pets: Pets are not permitted on or about the premises. ADA service animals required because of a disability are allowed with advanced notice. ESA's, Emotional Support Animals, are not allowed.

Parking: 2 car parking - This unit provides 2 car garage tandem parking - not shared. (see floor plan for measurements)

Bedding: Blankets, mattress pads, bed spreads, sheets and towels are provided!

Kitchen/Supplies: Our kitchens are supplied with all the basic dishes, utensils and cookware needed for everyday cooking. We also stock some cleaning supplies and dry goods such as paper towels, toilet paper, coffee filters, trash bags, foil, etc. to help you begin your vacation however you may need to purchase additional supplies during your stay. We do not provide certain cooking items including salt, pepper, cooking oil, etc. as well as specialty cookware.

You may want to bring: Laundry detergent, beach chairs/equipment, paper plates/plastic cutlery, extra beach towels, pens and paper, etc.

Jacuzzi Tub: The Jacuzzi tub in master bathroom is not operational.
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,875 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Number of guests cannot exceed maximum occupancy at any time without prior approval from host.
Guest must complete a secure guest portal and upload a valid ID within 24 hours of booking to confirm reservation.

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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number SLP11827

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

110182

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this condo?

This condo is situated in Balboa Peninsula, just steps from Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and Balboa Fun Zone, and within a short walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches. You'll also find Fashion Island and Corona del Mar State Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at A beach beauty, this exceptional upper unit is beaming with Balboa beach charm!?

Yes, there is an electric car charging station available. You'll find a garage and max 2 spaces.

Is this condo adjacent to a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this condo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.

What do couples enjoy most about A beach beauty, this exceptional upper unit is beaming with Balboa beach charm!?

There are many amenities for couples at this condo, including a fireplace, a fireplace in some condo, as well as a beach.

Does A beach beauty, this exceptional upper unit is beaming with Balboa beach charm! have a hot tub?

No, this condo doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this condo include breakfast service?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this condo allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.

Does A beach beauty, this exceptional upper unit is beaming with Balboa beach charm! have connecting rooms available?

No, this condo doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is 7.4 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal), which is located 27 mi away (46-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at A beach beauty, this exceptional upper unit is beaming with Balboa beach charm!?

Yes, every condo at A beach beauty, this exceptional upper unit is beaming with Balboa beach charm! comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.

A beach beauty, this exceptional upper unit is beaming with Balboa beach charm! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and place. Would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near a parking lot for guests and right on the beach. House was very comfortable and homey. Family had a great weekend celebrating our daughters 16th bday
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Host was very welcoming and responsive! The views were excellent! The stay was too short but we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week at this beachfront property and couldn't have asked for a more relaxing time. The views were wonderful - we loved looking out at the beach and watching the sunsets!Being on the second floor was a huge plus for us; it was quieter and we felt very safe throughout our stay. One thing we particularly appreciated was the privacy - despite being near the boardwalk, no one could look into the property, which made it feel like our own private sanctuary. We truly enjoyed our time at this property and would return.
Sunset from the balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach view
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Great beach stay!

We had a wonderful time at this beachfront property. Perfect for our family ranging in ages (10-66) and great access to the beach and nearby restaurants and shops. Amazing views! Very clean and modern furnishings
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny G.

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

Awesome vacation ever!!

beautiful property. My husband,son,daughter-in-law and 2 grandbabies were here. Awesome view, wonderful neighbors and all around perfect time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time I’m here. It will be a third and fourth period.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dilip s.

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

Location and super Host

Newport Beach is the place in summer to stay, nice weather, great beach, large place, and our host is excellent. can not ask for anything else.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judson E.

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

Incredible location

This is a great place to stay. The home was very clean and nice and perfect location. The garage is a nice bonus but we had a sports car and the approach is so steep the sports car would rub the undercarriage pretty bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time in this house and it was wonderful. We love walking to the nearby restaurants and convenient store. It was great to be able to go out on the stand for a run or roller blade. The convenient large parking lot very nearby made it easy for us to have three cars. Communication with the property manager during our stay was immediate and so friendly and helpful. They sent an electrician to come change a burnt out lightbulb same day..and brought a bag of ice when our icemaker wasn't working. We had a large family staying downstairs but the noise didn't bother us and it was no problem walking through their patio to get to the strand. Overall a great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Family vacation

Right on the beach and walkable to many stores, restaurants, activities, ferry, and walking/bike path. Very comfortable and clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

c k.

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

Newport Beach

Older property. Ok stay. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Simply Amazing Condo and View

We loved everything about this condo! The view is amazing and the condo was perfect. It had everything our family needed for a week at the beach to celebrate Christmas. It even had chairs and umbrellas! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan K.

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

Great beachfront property

Excellent location, easy walking distance to Balboa activities. Kids loved being so close to the sand. Loved eating breakfast on the balcony looking out toward the ocean! Bunk beds were great for the kids. Definitely plan on bringing minor kitchen staples like ziplock bags if plan to cook and you want to store any leftovers.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becca K.

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

Spacious, bright, and clean property

We really appreciated this unit for being so spacious, clean and light-filled. It’s wonderful to be right on the beach, yet in the upstairs unit to have a bit more privacy from the beach. This unit of very spacious and has a lovely kitchen. Thank you to the property managers!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

RAD D.

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

Great location

The unit is wonderful but needs some updates! I covered the couches with blankets due to worn out old covers
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted D.

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

Wonderful walkable property with a view

Well-appointed and designed upper floor of a waterfront home. The Pacific is a long way away, but you are right on a pedestrian path and the beach with bonfires at night. Easy walking to restaurants and shops. Updated and clean with great management company. Only issue was instructions for unit in a binder they provide needs updating for proper check out instructions and trash day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

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

Great location, nearly perfect

Property is very clean. Nice garage. Short walk to Balboa Pier, shops and restaurants. It does describe it is a second store unit and each access you walk through the lower units patio but even with this description there was still some strain that the tenant on the lower floor didn't want us walking through the patio so it defeats the purpose of being on the beach. We didn't let it bother us but it is a little odd probably should separate a walking path for the upper level
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

AWESOME LOCATION

We meet here for a summer family vacation, coming from 3 different states (Us with our children & grandchildren). We all loved the place! Location was awesome!! We were able to walk to get groceries, go to restaurants, shop, have some fun and enjoy the ocean (including making s'mores on the fire pits on the beach-make sure to reserve you spot early on the weekends). I always received an immedicate reponse from the Management when I had a question. Good amount of supplies. Clean. The kids loved the bunk beds. We were concerned that the beach noise might be too loud at night on the weekends (being near the pier), but having the bedrooms in the back made it not a problem at all (even for the 1 1/2 year old). Also, there is a playground and bike rentals within walking distance - by the pier. Thank you for a great stay! We will definitely use again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

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

A wonderful respite

We loved staying at this property. We enjoyed the beautiful deck with the beach and ocean views. We enjoyed the convenience of the surrounding businesses and beach trails. The master shower is amazing. Due to the heat wave when we stayed there, there were issues with power and wifi and the television stopped working. We let the property manager know and they got us with a functional television within an hour or two. Clearly the managers care about making guests feel comfortable and well cared for - which we did!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al S.

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

Worth a 2nd visit

This was our 2nd time renting this property and love it! Great location and very clean with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Would recommend for whole family

We had 7of us. 4 boy 1 girl and my wife and I. Plenty of room for all to sleep and and enjoy family time. Perfect beach for family. Will go back again and will stay there again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

It’s not oceanfront like we expected. It’s ocean view.

We were hoping from the pictures that it was oceanfront, but it’s quite a walk to where the water was. It’s ocean view. Wish we knew about how awful the parking was because we had 2 large SUV’s and it was horrible to park especially the streets were very narrow. Also the hike up each flight of stairs is awful! My grandma was with us on oxygen and there are stairs everywhere all over the house and many flights up to the living area and it was narrow. Also bring your own pilllows. We got very flat pillows and only 2 on the master bedroom. Other than that, it’s pretty clean . I just wouldn’t recommend the stairs w young children and the elderly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Allen L.

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

Nice property in great location

Clean and well furnished. Very close to the pier, shops, and restaurants. Comfortable. Had minor issues with the sliding bathroom doors, and the garage is very narrow. Otherwise, everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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