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Immensely Charming Apartment on Balboa Island

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TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom56 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Newport Beach

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Newport Beach, a 3-minute drive from Fashion Island and 12 minutes from Huntington Beach Pier. .This apartment is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Orange County Great Park and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Irvine Spectrum Center.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balboa Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Balboa Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Newport Dune - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Fashion Island - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 20 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Immensely Charming Apartment on Balboa Island

Beautiful, light-filled Balboa Island apartment available for short-term or monthly stays.

- - PLEASE READ OUR RESERVATION RESTRICTIONS - -

We do not book stays of less than five nights more than 15 days in advance. We are currently booking through August 2025. Minimum stay requirement: two nights.

This one bedroom, one bath apartment is approximately 550 square feet in size and features a second "mini-room" with a built-in twin bed (167" long x 37" wide with built-in twin bed). Wonderfully light and open, it is located just five homes in from South Bayfront and Newport Harbor, and just one block to the island's shops and restaurants. Sophisticated but cozy décor with slip-covered sofa and chairs, natural wood pieces and pretty artwork. Located behind the main house, it has no common, living-space walls with the front house. Upgrades include: beautiful Caeserstone countertops in kitchen and bathroom; all new bathroom with white-tiled shower; outdoor deck with patio furniture and umbrella; private washer and dryer; one queen bed, one twin bed; den with open beamed ceiling. Full kitchen with dishwasher, newer gas range, refrigerator, all small appliances and cookware. Freshly painted white walls; new hardwood laminate floors in bedroom and mini-room; tile everywhere else.

A perfect getaway for a few nights or a week, or for interim housing.

Dear Guests - because of the patio's close proximity with the front house's master bedroom windows, we ask that you not play music or have late-night conversation on the patio.

A few things to note:

- Once you've booked the apartment, we will ask you to send us a copy of each adult's driver's license who will be staying at the property and for you to sign our Short-term Lodging Agreement. These are requirements by the city of Newport Beach.

- For stays longer than one week, we may require a completed rental application and reserve the right to run credit.

- During the summer, we prefer to rent for a minimum of five nights.

- On-site parking is not available. Street parking only.

Supplies Provided: three rolls of toilet paper, one roll of paper towels, beach towels, all lines and bath towels. Basic condiments in kitchen.

City of Newport Beach Lodging Permit #UTOT0562
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features books, surfing/body boarding nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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 SLP13192

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Immensely Charming On Balboa

Immensely Charming Apartment on Balboa Island Apartment

Immensely Charming Apartment on Balboa Island Newport Beach

Immensely Charming Apartment on Balboa Island Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved our stay! Sharon is a wonderful host and it’s a lovely home! Everything we needed was there plus even more! We enjoyed walking to the shops and restaurants that were just down the street. Highly recommend and we hope to be back sometime soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location, clean and comfortable property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay A M.

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay at this cottage was the perfect weekend getaway. From the moment I booked, the host was incredibly communicative and welcoming. The location couldn't be better—tucked away just off the main street, making it easy to explore the island on foot. The cottage itself is a dream; I especially loved the private outdoor deck for my morning coffee and the fully equipped kitchen. It felt like a true home away from home. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a charming, relaxing stay on Balboa Island!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was my second stay here . It’s perfect for me. Clean and comfortable. Restaurants and a market start a block away from the apartment . It’s parking on the street but never had a problem finding a space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily P., Scottsdale

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location on the island! Charming & well appointed apartment!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

Liked: Cleanliness
This unit was perfect for my husband and I. Sharon, the host was wonderful. She made sure our stay was on point. Communication was always on time(Sharon, not me lol)The unit was ready for us when we got there and she made sure we found it and were making ourselves at home. Kitchen had everything you could possibly need and more. The corner market was a great place to get quick breakfast or snacks. They seemed to be fully stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to stay on Balboa Island

We had a fantastic stay. The place was perfect for us. We loved the location, it was very clean, nice size, full kitchen, great patio and the fans were awesome and had all that was needed. Sharon was quick to answer any questions and very accommodating. Once we arrived we parked our car and only moved it for the street cleaning once. We brought our beach cruisers and used them for all of our transportation. We would take the fairy across in the morning and rode everywhere. The island has nice restaurants and of course a balboa bar is a must. We walked down main street and rented paddle board and paddled around the island. It was beautiful. We would recommend staying at Sharons. We loved it and we’ll be back. Thank you Sharon for making our trip amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koranda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had another lovely stay! This was our family’s third time staying at Sharon’s place and we hope to be back again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Balboa Island get away

Love Sharons apartment just up the street from all the great shops and restaurants. Clean & neat. The espresso pods in morning was a treat. thanks Gerry & Laurelle Scottsdale Arizona
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sal L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!!

Sharon was great! She made it a point to communicate with us while she was on vacation and answered all of our question. The property was fantastic. Great location and near all the restaurants and shops. The place was very comfortable for my wife and son.Thanks again Sharon for making our stay fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bright space, comfortable queen bed, very clean and well appointed. Nice small private deck. Great location close to shops and restaurants on Marine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mindy C.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful trip

GREAT location and comfortable place to stay!! Had a great time and hope to be stay again soon
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William L., Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding Apartment on Balboa Island

I highly recommend. Very clean and maintained. Great patio. Outstanding location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William L., Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful apartment

This is a wonderful apartment to stay in. It is well maintained and very clean. The outside patio is wonderful in the evenings! The location is ideal. Very close to Marine Ave. where there is great food and shopping.I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Last minute

Sharon was helpful, easy to communicate with and very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kerri s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every way!

Property is adorable, awesome location and the host couldn’t have been more delightful! Thank you so much Sharon for making my mom’s visit so memorable. We both had an amazing time and will definitely be returning! I highly recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Balboa Island Experience

We really enjoyed our Balboa Island experience. The apartment location was excellent and the supplies provided were also good but our main problem was that there was no hot water for a large part of our stay which greatly impacted our experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H., Ventura CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Who Needs Martha’s Vineyard?

Just a great location to walk from, visit nearby city highlights, rent an electric boat, or relax on the patio. The high ceilings and coffee ready to go were appreciated. Owner is great to work with. We can’t wait to get back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

robin s., Marina del Rey, ca

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Balboa Island experience.

The apartment is a very clean and convenient spot and is quintessentially the Balboa Island feel that I know and love! Sharon is a wonderful host and went out of her way to make our stay all it could be. I highly recommend it. Thank you Sharon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie Nguyen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and convenient

Small little guest suite on top of the garage. Perfect for our small family. We had a 7 month old and wanted it to be convenient and walking distance to the beach and Marine Ave. Irvine Ranch Market was right around the corner for us to get water. The house was stocked with all necessary cookware. Parking available in garage. No AC but fans all over. Would run into the other family staying in the home portion but we didn’t bother each other. We loved it and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

The apartment was clean and comfortable throughout our stay. We felt safe and the convenient location was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Apartment on Balboa Island

My daughter and I had a wonderful stay at this apartment. It was close to downtown, very clean, had everything we needed in the kitchen and plenty of space to relax. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024