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"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Beach Pier
    ‪15 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 Peninsula), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Newport Beach Pier and 8 minutes from Orange County Fair and Events Center. .This apartment is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Huntington Beach Pier and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Huntington Beach Beaches.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mother’s Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Newport Beach Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Balboa Pier - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 25 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mutt Lynch's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Baja Sharkeez - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Beach Ball - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Stag Bar + Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪T K Burgers - ‬15 min walk

About this property

"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning

"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" (10% Weekly Discount) Beach and Bay are a block away. "GARAGE PARKING" for a "SUB COMPACT Car". "AIR CONDITIONING" Located between Newport and Balboa Piers this mid Century 4 unit building on West Balboa Blvd Is perfect for short walks to either Pier and many fine restaurants, as well as the Balboa Ferry and the Catalina Flyer. This Studio apartment has a new shower with barn door, granite counter tops, stainless appliances with dishwasher. There is a comfy queen size captain's bed with storage underneath and ample closet and drawer space. Side tables are laptop tables to provide a workspace. Amenities include Smart TV, Cable, free Wifi, coin op washer and Dryer, there is a gas BBQ with table and chairs on a shared patio space. Beach chairs are provided and stored in the garage with the laundry. This is a ground floor unit. There is a small bathroom with a small shower. Quite hours are very important. No Animals allowed on property due to allergies. City Short term rental permit SLP 13795
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, sailing nearby, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No booking for more than 28 days Quite hours from 10pm to 8am strictly enforced Renter responsible for any city fines for violating noise ordanances

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 SLP13795

"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 123 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect. Literally a block from the beach & a short walk to shops & restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Branion B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was fantastic! Steps from the Beach. Amazing sunsets EVERY NIGHT!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessie l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our work/pleasure trip. Having towels and coolers accessible for the beach was great. We were able to walk to most places or super quick Uber. Would 100% stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect, 2 minute walk to the beach and pretty close to restaurants and coffee. Great place and it was nice to have easy access to beach chairs and boogie boards.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay on the peninsula. The home is super clean with all the amenities to cook while you're there, lots of beach toys to use, laundry on site and garagevparking is a plus. Hosts were great and answered quickly when we had questions. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, enjoyed how close to the beach it was. Very clean and very comfortable. only downfall is parking. Came with the garage, but you must have a subcompact car to fit. Luckily we were informed of this beforehand and everything worked out great. would stay here again.!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything worked out good. Enjoyed the stay, Convenient parking, easy walk to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great beach access
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Amenities, interior decor.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing location near a beautiful beach. Host was accommodating, easy to reach and would respond quickly
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is located on block off the beach and about a 25 minute drive from John Wayne Airport. The rental provides all the basics for an enjoyable stay, is in a safe location and within walking distance to shops and services.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful stay! It was close to everything and across the street from the beach. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DOMONIC R.

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

Great getaway

Loved it, close to shops, restaurants, beach and walking trails. Would love to come back and do it all over again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stella L.

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

Great location

Cute place to stay. Good anenities for beach fun too.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and property. The studio was cozy and well-equipped for guests. Clear check-in and in-home directions made the stay seamless. Location is outstanding and everything you need is walkable but having the garage is a great option as well. Comfortable bed and bedding. Would stay here again, and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Beautiful w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bed in the room was a single double bed, not a queen-size bed. I paid for a week's stay but only stayed two nights. It's a great place for couples, the location is fantastic, just minutes' walk from the beautiful beach , and the hostess, Janet, was very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frida f.

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

Excellent stay. Location Location!

It was a lovely stay. Half a block from the beach within a Newport residential neighborhood. Bed was comfy. Parking was great. Perfect for a solo traveler or couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was clean as advertised. Unable to unlock garage with instructions provided (made several attempts). Thankfully there was plenty of street parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

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

Beach getaway!

We spent a very relaxing 4 days in this cozy beachside studio - just the thing to escape the Midwest winter! Loved that the beach was just across the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Great location!

Great value and location. Has everything you need to enjoy the beach and explore the peninsula.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan H.

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

Spring Break

It was a nice little spot to stay for Spring Break with one of my friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alborz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Property owners always were available to respond our questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my second time staying at this spot, and there is a reason why I have stayed here twice! This spot is so cute and cozy and is just a short walk across the street to the beach. The place is so clean and that is so important to me. It’s also a plus that this place has a garage for a vehicle. I would definitely come back to this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025