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Shiny gem on Onyx Ave.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Newport Beach Country Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Island
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, 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 2-minute drive from Fashion Island and 6 minutes from University of California, Irvine. .This vacation home is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Irvine Spectrum Center and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Crystal Cove State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Newport Beach Country Club - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • 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
  • Fashion Island - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 20 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬2 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.

Shiny gem on Onyx Ave.

Professionally designed,3 bedroom /2bathroom lower unit of a duplex just a block from downtown on Balboa Island.
New everything !!! CENTRAL AIR and heat,fireplace, gas BBQ, new appliances, and outside patio .
This unit offers easy access to the beach and boardwalk. It's equipped with everything you could ever need for a great vacation.
Features include a fully set-up kitchen with Keurig coffee maker, Wi-Fi ,Keyless entry , smart TV's with cable in the living room and each bedroom, washer and dryer, beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards and pack and play, 1 covered and off street parking space .
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free vacation home offers a stereo, games, and bodyboards on site.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bodyboard

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

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
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:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

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 SLP12798

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Shiny Gem On Onyx Ave Newport
Shiny Gem on Onyx Ave Newport Beach
Shiny Gem on Onyx Ave Private vacation home
Shiny Gem on Onyx Ave Private vacation home Newport Beach

Shiny gem on Onyx Ave. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a few days on the island. Clean, perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Patti J., Orange County, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
This 3-bedroom 2-bath lower floor unit is in excellent condition and is spotlessly clean. However, there are a few annoyances about this unit....the bar stools are way too tall for the kitchen counter height, rendering them unusable to sit comfortably at the kitchen counter. There are many decorative objects placed all around on tops of tables and shelves, and while they are beautiful and fit the nautical theme, they take up room that could be used for luggage, books, laptops, toiletries, and other items that travelers tend to bring with them on vacation. We found ourselves having to rearrange those objects onto floors and behind cabinets so that they would not be in the way of us being able to eat or have our own items that we brought along on vacation. A suggestion to the owners: if about half of the decorative objects that are currently resting on horizontal surfaces were to be removed, the condo would still be beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Class act residence from communication, location, decor, quality of furniture and appliances. Upgrade of household items.I've stayed at many, many rentals on the island for years. This by far has been my favorite.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our experience was excellent overall. Beautifully furnished and well supplied with everything we needed. Great location for going to Balboa’s restaurants and shopping. We have stayed in many places in the area and this was by far the best!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place truly is a gem! This is our second time staying here and we couldn’t have been more pleased with our experience. The location is amazing so we were able to walk everywhere. Everything inside the home was spotless - even the barbecue grill outside. The rooms are spacious and the beds are incredibly comfortable. Thick, plush towels in the bathrooms are always so appreciated as well.We loved everything about this place and are already looking to book our next day. The hosts are incredible as well. They really care about your experience and it’s clear that they’ve put in the time in effort to make this a luxurious yet comfortable and inviting home away from home. This is absolutely our favorite place on the island!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and the house is very nice!It had everything we needed for a great getaway!The host was very accommodating!ThanksJane
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Kitchen was well stocked, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location. Easy walk to restaurants and shops. The condo is very well appointed. Everything that you might need is available as well as beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards. The host responded very quickly to all questions. I would recommend this property to
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a wonderful property. It's very clean and the furniture is comfortable. The owner leaves a bottle of wine and coffee pods which were much appreciated. Some of the snacks were out of date so we disposed of them. The patio and awning are fabulous and we really enjoyed that space. The location is so close to Marine Ave which we love since we tend to eat out instead of cooking. We have spent 3 night weekends several times on Balboa Island and this property was our favorite. I appreciate the availability of short term rental options like this property. We will return here for sure.
Fantastic living space. We have grandkids visiting so this is very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

vernon s., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

The property is perfectThe only complaint is they were doing road repairs so we were awaken at 6:45 every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Great place to take my parents on a get-away with walking distance to everything. Fantastic trip and amazing host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home in Central Location

We loved our stay! The home is centrally located on the island - my husband loved the close access to a good cup of coffee (across the street), I loved being able to take a gorgeous walk to the ferry, and our son loved the proximity to the sand. The home is immaculately clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The hosts were generous and forthright about an unforeseen issue, which was truly very kind and gracious. We've stayed in the upstairs unit, too, which is also fantastic! Highly recommend either (or both for a large family!) Enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen K., Scottsdale, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Balboa Stay

Such a cute, clean place! Our second stay! Always a good time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Relaxing

Very Good
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee s.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Island stay!!

I have been renting places in Newport Beach and on Balboa Island for about 15 years and this was probably my favorite property to date! It is beautifully decorated, it’s very clean and has everything you need and more! The bathrooms are beautiful and updated and beds are comfy! Plenty of towels and extras ! We walked in to find a large basket with all kinds of snacks and a bottle of wine waiting for us! The communication was superb and the location was so convenient to the shops and restaurants (you can literally see Huskins coffee shop on the corner from your front porch). I would definitely rent here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

We would definitely recommend it.

Some vacationers would not enjoy the early trash pick up every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L., Playa del Rey, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Home Away from Home

I booked this property for my daughter & family who were visiting from AZ for the holidays. It is clean, updated, well-appointed and close to our home on BI. It worked great!Thank you for offering this property ;-)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

All I want to say is I would love to live at this place! Professionally decorated and clean as can be. The location was perfect for all of us as we liked to stroll along the main street. It was such a great house and such friendly neighbors!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiina V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

This was the absolute perfect property for us, our two adult kids and their spouses. Very generous living room seating, large dining area, kitchen with everything! Location is one block off of the Main Street allowing us to run to the grocery store, enjoy the cafes and shopping. Easy walk to the ferry. It was great having a designated parking spot. And a shout out to Rob who amazoned extra coffee over to us within hours when our coffee loving family needed more coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Another fantastic stay in one of Ron’s properties. They have thought of everything to make this a home from home stay. We love it and will be back soon.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Balboa Island Cottage

This property was perfect for our family reunion and vacation. We loved the close proximity to Marine Ave, as the kids would venture off to shop and eat at their leisure. This house is beautifully decorated and immaculate! And we so appreciated the welcome snacks and wine, as we had a long day of travel. A very nice personal touch!! Ron was very responsive and organized. We are hoping to stay again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, very nice home

Perfect location and a beautiful property. The home was well stocked, very clean and just seconds from the heart of balboa island. Our host was communicative and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Stay

Had an amazing time. The House is perfect for our family getaways! Love coming here and it’s close to everything. Great host!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024