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Balboa Island Charmer

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A cozy living room with a dark sofa, a round table, and two wicker chairs. A ceiling fan and a lamp are visible.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, a toaster, and a bookshelf with various books.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a dresser, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.
A cozy kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a built-in stove, and a dining area with a TV and seating.
A living room with a dark-colored sofa, two patterned throw pillows, a blue blanket, and three framed artworks on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

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)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

With a stay at this apartment in Newport Beach (Balboa Island), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Fashion Island and 6 minutes from University of California, Irvine. .This apartment is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Irvine Spectrum Center and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Pelican Hill Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Balboa Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Balboa Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 20 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Balboa Saloon - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Balboa Island Charmer

Charming, original one bedroom apartment steps to the beach and Balboa Island's main street. This upstairs unit comfortably sleeps two, with a queen bed in the bedroom. The light and airy living room has a fireplace, UHD TV with cable and WiFi. The kitchen is well stocked. Beach chairs, umbrella and towels are included.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment offers books.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Unit size: 650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Property Registration Number SLP13469

Property is also known as

Balboa Island Charmer Newport

Balboa Island Charmer Apartment

Balboa Island Charmer Newport Beach

Balboa Island Charmer Apartment Newport Beach

Balboa Island Charmer Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 141 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Quaint and clean and centrally located on Balboa Island. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay and a fabulous location!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to explore Newport Beach and to simply enjoy the neighborhood. On street parking always available. Cozy and quiet!!!! A short stroll to the shops and restaurants. Ideal location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming accommodations, simple but with everything you need! We have stayed here before and will again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time staying, close to everything. Well put together.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and space. There are portable heathers if weather gets cold. Will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dené M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent! Wonderful space, wonderful amenities, wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this little cottage in the heart of Balboa Island. Super great hosts and comfortable upstairs apartment. Could not have been in a better location for walking to Marine Ave where all the shops and restaurants are, along with wonderful walks around the island every day. We will definitely stay here again when needing accommodations in this part of Orange County! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall it was as pretty good. I only needed a one bedroom and not many options on the island. It was a little dated and somethings not great but manageable for a few days. Overall I was satisfied for a few days in the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharlie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute little cottage in short walking distance to town and the bay front.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Wonderful place

Well-appointed and well-maintained and in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jolene G.

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

Great location, enjoyed the ferry ride

Has everything we needed for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy and comfortable stay! We had a wonderful time! We will definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rita K.

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

Fun to be on the island

Location was perfect. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very close to the beach. Small place but had everything you could need
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fausto R.

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

Great location!

It is very convenient, well located! Perfect for 2 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Island Vacation

We had a great stay on the Island. Great central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I had a lovely stay at the balboa island charmer! The home is within walking distance to so many activity and iconic spots. 10/10 would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Perfect cottage

Location, accommodations and host were all fabulous!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Great location

Cheryl was wonderful, great location, had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri E.

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

Clean Neat & Comfortable in a Great Location

All best of oceanside sights, restaurants, shops within an easy, beautiful walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy place everything we need and in great walking distance to all the shops and stores on Balboa Island. Price was great, was a little cramped for 3 people, 2 adults and daughter, but otherwise had everything we needed for mellow vacation stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Great Location on Balboa

Clean cozy spot close to the main area of Balboa.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Everything you need for a great stay.

Very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Lovely apartment

We really enjoyed our stay here, we walked around the island every morning and enjoyed coffee and delicious food at Toastique. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024