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Cozy Condo With New AC, Steps from Balboa Ferry and Peninsula Beach Access

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TV
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fashion Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Newport Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Newport Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Newport Beach (Balboa Island), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Fashion Island and 6 minutes from Pelican Hill Golf Course. .This vacation home is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Huntington Beach Pier and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Orange County Great Park.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Pier - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Balboa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Newport Pier - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 28 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

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

Cozy Condo With New AC, Steps from Balboa Ferry and Peninsula Beach Access

Island Escape is a 2 BR/2 BA, cozy condominium nestled on Newport Beach's renowned Balboa Island. Mere seconds from the Balboa Ferry, this unit makes for a perfect getaway to Southern California's endless summer!

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

Escape to open living spaces complete with full kitchen & outdoor grill for your summer BBQs!

Note: We have a 4 BR/3BA house and 1 Bed Studio at the same location (126 Agate) if multiple families want to rent together at the same location. See VRBO listings #70310 and #2343336.

Balboa Island is not only a great vacation destination but also a great base for many Southern California attractions and theme parks.

Island Escape is a 2-story back unit that has 2 bedrooms upstairs with 1 full bathroom and 1 bathroom downstairs which includes a shower. Brand new HVAC systems installed in the bedrooms. This cheery and bright home is fully furnished and equipped. Ready for a comfortable and worry-free summer beach vacation or winter rental!

The kitchen and open living area have white tile flooring while both upstairs bedrooms are carpeted. The master bedroom is furnished with a queen sized bed and TV of its own, while the bunk room has two twins and one full size. All linens and towels, including beach towels and chairs are provided.

Along the side of the unit, just through the dining room door, is a sitting area with a new propane BBQ. The upstairs also has outside access via a small patio.

Activities & 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 Escape 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Property Registration Number SLP11024

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Balboa Island Escape Easy Access Bay Ocean House
Escape Easy Access Bay Ocean House
Balboa Island Escape Easy Access Bay Ocean
Cozy With Easy Access To Ocean
Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay Ocean
Balboa Island Escape With Easy Access to Bay Ocean
Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean Newport Beach
Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean Private vacation home
Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay Ocean
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Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean Newport Beach
Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean Private vacation home

Cozy Condo With New AC, Steps from Balboa Ferry and Peninsula Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lena G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fantastic stay; the property was even better than the photos. Som many thoughtful amenities and extras were provided, making us feel right at home. This was the perfect base for our family vacation, with plenty of space and easy to local attractions. Mahalo!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on a beautiful island
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot - perfect location. Well-stocked kitchen. Garage spot a major plus. We have been to Balboa Island every summer for the last 30 years. Will definitely be back to this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Balboa on the 4th

Our stay overall was great. Property was clean and had everything we needed for the weekend. Check in was easy and communication from the owner was top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great place. It was clean and had all the essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lori R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lower expectations

Our stay was not what I hoped for. I had pretty high expectations for this property for the price per night and location. Unfortunately I wasn’t impressed. There was black mold on the baseboards in the main restroom upstairs, and the cockroaches on the property were disgusting. We were visited by large cockroach on the COUCH our first night and spider on the second. I suggest an exterminator and a deep cleaning. The water pressure in the upstairs shower is so high it is unpleasant - and almost painful. The bathtub stopper leaks so the water slowly drains which makes giving your kids a bath very difficult. In addition, the towels provided smelled like they hadn’t been washed. Definitely not the fresh clean towel you hope for after leaving a torturous needle shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Great place. Good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martha L.

Liked: Cleanliness

May 2025

I loved the proximity to the beach and shops. Nice and cozy. The only issues was the power was off for a couple of hours on separate days and the upstairs TV was not working. I would recommend this place and would definitely stay again. Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

The home was perfect for families! Loved the layout and spaciousness of having 2 floors. The location was excellent and we would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks for letting us use your home!

Unfortunately, from the description and pictures, we thought the hiuse was right on beach front. But still close enough to walk to and enjoy. We needed more T.P., so i went to corner store to buy a couple rolls, the next thing i knew, there was a box of toilet paper sirting at the front door. Not sure how they knew that... ?? We had a great time. I was there visiting with a friend that is not supposed to make it much longer. She loves the beach, so this stay was almost perfect! Great memories. Thanks again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location, Needs Better Beds

This location was prime. My only gripe is the fact that the bunk beds upstairs messed up my back for a week. I recommend bringing an air mattress just for better sleep. Toilet Paper also need stocking but it was not verbal a pleasurable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Property w/Great Service

The place was clean and close to everything we wanted. This was repeat start and would come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis F.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Us!

We were a party of three. Great to have two full baths. One on each floor. Nice, well supplied kitchen with coffee filters, soap, etc. Having a garage space is a great plus. Beach chairs and beach towels were an additional benefit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy place to stay.

Cute place with everything we needed. Great to have a parking space in a garage. Close to the ferry with easy access to the peninsula.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice 2-Bedroom Near Balboa Ferry

The property is an older secondary unit near the Ferry. Although older, it's nicely appointed and a good place to call home for a stay on the Island. Given that it's not a street-facing unit, it has no views, but there are bay-front benches just down the road for enjoying the view. Having a garage to use made parking a breeze, which can be problematic at times, especially during the summer. Downtown dining and ocean views from the Balboa Pier are an easy walk away. We received check-in information later than stated in the listing (hence the four-stars on property manager communication), but that's a very minor issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches. Mold. Mouse holes. Hair in the coffee maker. Hair in the sheets. A ceiling fan that looks like it’s gonna fall on the bed. Throw blankets that have crusty spots on them. Probably never get washed. A lot of stuff is broken. Toilet flush handle. Ceiling fan. Bathroom fan (which is filthy). The ads says if you want luxury to rent another spot in balboa. We weren’t looking for luxury, but we were expecting clean, safe, and functioning. This place is all about the Benjamins baby. Bottom line, would I stay here again? No because I do not want to give these people anymore of my hard earned…. Excessive laundry charge? What is that? All I hear is we don’t wash everything and if you use it and we have to wash it we will charge you for it. This place is Motel6 of balboa short term rentals. And not the motel6 by Disneyland, the motel6 in Santa Ana.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Piper W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

This was a cozy and clean stay that was steps from the Balboa Ferry! The 2 bed/2 bath house perfectly fit a group of 6 of us for a weekend getaway. We didn’t use the shared outdoor space, but that is because the ferry is so close and once you use the ferry the Balboa Beach on the Newport Pennisula is less than a 5 minute walk away. The apartment can get a little warm during the middle of the day in the summer or early fall, but the beach breeze and provided fans helped it cool down nicely at night. We appreciated the extra details of toiletries, beach towels, and optional beach gear in the garage. The kitchen was also adequately stocked for cooking. Parking in the garage was super convenient. The street parking right outside the apartment does have a 3 hour limit on the weekends, but there were neighboring streets less than a 5 minute walk away with plenty of free parking. The apartment is located next to a small market, many different shops and yummy eateries. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We enjoyed our stay here. The place was clean and comfortable and check in was easy. The location was fantastic. Easy walk to the ferry and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend

We stated at this property for 3 nights! It was comfortable for us a family of 4. Definitely close to alot of things specially if you crossed on the ferry to Newport! We would definitely stay there again. Only thing we struggle with was parking because our truck didn't fit in the garage with the car of the family in the second property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Linda S., Encino, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness

It was fine for 2 people

The place was fine. There were some issues that were resolved.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location, Comfy Place

This place was perfect for the two of us. We could have easily had more.

8/10 Good

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Balboa Fun

Although the property is dated, we had everything we needed for a good stay. The location is good and the beaches were great with easy access. The house was smaller then we anticipated after seeing the photos online. But everything worked out fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020