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Balboa Up · Step to Sand, Remodeled, Affordable

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A beachside walkway with palm trees and purple flowers, leading to the beach.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a ceiling with a colorful mural. There is a dining area with purple chairs and a glass table.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a gray sofa, and a window with blinds.
A marina with boats docked, a flagpole with an American flag, and a clear blue sky.
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a white railing, and palm trees in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Beach Pier
    ‪13 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 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Irvine Spectrum Center.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mother’s Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Newport Beach Pier - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Balboa Pier - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 21 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mutt Lynch's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Baja Sharkeez - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stag Bar + Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Beach Ball - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Balboa Up · Step to Sand, Remodeled, Affordable

Two houses from the sand and two house from the bay, this newly remodeled, 1000 square foot two bedroom, one bathroom luxury condominium with two patios, is ideally located west of Pacific Coast Highway and is a 15 second walk to one of the top rated beaches in the USA. This beautiful beach house sits in between both of Newport Beach’s piers and is centrally located to everything our beach town has to offer. The condo comes with one assigned parking spot. Our home is fully furnished with modern décor, has a washer & dryer in the condo and offers free Wi-Fi and cable tv streaming.
Absolutely no parties will be permitted. No more than 8 people may be on premise at any time. No music to be played outside past 10pm. Failure to abide by the rules will result in a $500 charge, you will be reported to Airbnb and will result in immediate eviction.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which has a kitchen. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 24

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 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 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
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 SLP11610

Property is also known as

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Balboa Up · Step to Sand, Remodeled, Affordable Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a beautiful little upper beach cottage between the Newport and Balboa piers. It is well kept up and the owner is very responsive if needed. Enjoy the beach!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

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

Great location, nice place for families

We came here with our grandchildren and the location was thte best. Very close to playgrounds, the beach on the bay side for little kids and the ocian side for big kids. The set up is nice with two sets of bunk beds in one bedroom and a big bed in the other. The porch and deck were also nice for great outside space.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Estefania C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ivory L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Close to beach

This property is all about location. Which we enjoyed very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Great array Close To The Beach

We had a great time at this spot, so close to the beach and the bay. The beds are comfy and the rooms are huge. Our kids loved the bunk beds. Jason was responsive and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Great home base for a quick visit

We come in every year for the holidays to visit family. It is a great location with access to Balboa and Newport. It is right in between the bay and the coastline. Fair warning the interior doors are not solid so if you need quiet for littles to nap this may not be the place for you. The attached patio is nice to sit and enjoy the gorgeous weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Nice place with patio and beach stuff available to use. Deposit return was slow - I had to ask about it after a couple weeks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

Perfect Rental

We had a wonderful week staying in this unit with our three young children. This unit is bright, sunny, and comfortable. The air conditioning in this unit was a huge plus for us considering this week was unusually hot. The beach is located right across the street which was fabulous. The playground at the school was fun for the kids. We had many pleasant nights eating dinner our on the huge deck right out the front door. We rented all three units in this triplex this week and they were all fantastic and were perfect for our family reunion with every family having their own space. We will definitely be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stergeos D.

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

Beach Living

We have been visiting the Balboa Peninsula for years and this place is right in the heart of it all. The condo had all of the amenities you need for a pleasant stay. Below are my Pro's and Con's of the condo: Pro 1 Location. Easy access to beach and shopping. We rode bikes and walked everywhere. 2 Garage was small but we were able to store our bikes and scooters safely without having to drag them upstairs. 3 Comfortable bed and sheets. Don't know what type of material the bed linens were but they were soft and comfy. 4 Outside deck was great for morning coffee and cocktails at sunset. Plenty of room to leave all of our beach gear and not have to bring it inside. Con's 1 It's an old bathroom so don't expect a lot of pressure from the shower head. 2 No fan in second bedroom and it gets warm with double bunk beds and limited air flow, bring a fan for that room. 3 We didn't cook much but I would say that the kitchen did not have a lot of appliances. I couldn't find a coffee maker. The check in was effortless and communication with Landlord was great. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

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

Fun in the sun!

Great location for a great rate!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed G.

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

The location is great and the deck is nice.

Very good!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casi M.

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

Great stay

A minute to the beach and we kept our car parked and biked along the boardwalk. Had a few questions for the owner and he responded quickly and helped us make arrangements.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Great stay, location and value.

Great property on Balboa Island. Perfect location. Bunk beds are uncomfortable for an adult and the shower ran either freezing cold or scalding hot. No in between. But we enjoyed the stay and would do it again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eden B.

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

Good family fun

The owner recommended a bike rental company that delivered bikes. The bike rental was everyone favorite part. I recommend renting the bikes, but double check best practices for locking them up. We will be renting another property from the owner soon. Thanks for the fun family memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Fabulous stay

The location is perfect. The outdoor seating area was so spacious with a partial ocean view. The bedeooms are huge. Everything was provided, though the boogie boards need to be replaced and there was only one chair and one 1980's lounger that was available for the 6 of us. Very convenient to have a parking garage. Close to restaurants and rentals. Overall I would definately stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

stefania a.

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

Great location

The old retro decor needs to go and the bunk beds are springy but Jason sent a brand new bbq after we found the old one died and new deck chairs . The fridge handle is still taped up But it works fine .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brianna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

I Wanted to Like It

I want to first say that Jason was fantastic. He was available when needed, and even allowed us to check in early when we arrived sooner than expected. The location of the room is fantastic, however the title of "stunning remodel" I believe is a bit misleading. Television wires were hanging everywhere and were covered by pieces of cloth. The furniture in the room looked dated and worn out. Rust was apparent on the furniture in the kitchen. The fridge door handle was barely hanging on, and the ice maker was broken (creating chunks of ice we had to dig out to use). The bunk beds are very uncomfortable, noisy, and caused me quite a bit of hip and back pain when I slept on it. The closet is full of board games, all with missing pieces and most of them unplayable, as well as an outdoor chest full of beach toys and a basketball that was flat. The Wifi only works in the kitchen and living room, and was not able to connect to the bedrooms or bathroom. I really wanted to love this place for the location, but overall even though the customer service was great, my family won't be back to this room. This room provides very minimal and basic accommodations, as opposed to other rooms we have stayed at in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family Vacation

Great Location, close to the beach. My kids and grand kids loved the week we spent there. Also, Jason is great to deal with. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Fabulous condo!!!

We have stayed in a handful of condos in Newport and this by far is the nicest!!! I would definitely call me back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Beth S.

GREAT location, not the best experience

Couldn't get into the garage with the code when we arrived, and it wasn't resolved until late in day 2 (of 3). Owners not terribly responsive. Description indicated laundry detergent was included. I searched everywhere, asked owners. Never found soap, and owners never did answer. Chair on porch broke and husband went tumbling. I will go back to Balboa, but will look for a different rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason W.

Nice place to stay if you want to be close to the ocean.

Overall it was a nice and clean place. It was a little dated. If you are expecting a Hilton type of room, don't. It is not right on the beach but is only a 2 minute walk to the beach which was nice. There is a school that blocks almost all of the view of the beach but none the less still nice to be close. There are three units to this rental. We had the upstairs one. There was an attached roof deck that was nice to sit on and enjoy the ocean air and we were able to see a glimpse of the beach from there. There were six of us and found that there was plenty of room. It was sort of a balancing act with one bathroom and four females trying to get ready in the morning but overall it was workable. It was nice to have a full kitchen with cooking utensils and pans with some seasonings. The grill also worked well and had gas in it while we were there. The state of the propane is the responsibility of the renters. If you have a large vehicle don't plan on being able to comfortably park in the garage. It is very small and made for a car the size of a small compact. Overall impression is I would go there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rebecca O.

Not the best VRBO experience I've had...

This VRBO had some issues. The photos are pretty accurate, but it was not clean and maintained as well as most others I have stayed at over the last 4 years. Carpets in bedroom desperately need shampooing, bed frame on King bed broken, TV did not work the entire time we were there for 4 days (despite a text to the owner). Our car would not fit in the tiny garage, so we had to use street parking. Other small things were missing, like no washcloths with the towels and no soap for the shower. Kitchen was clean and maintained, though. I also found the owners hard to communicate with beforehand. I requested a copy of my contract to understand cancellation and deposit refund policies. But I never received a copy, even after 3 asks. You may want to take the above into consideration before you book.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

6/10 Okay

Megan R.

Couple things could be better

The cleanliness was good, however, I would say it is not kid friendly, we had to move several glass breakable things out of the kids reach and move them back before we left. Also for kids the high top chairs didn't work for our little ones (didn't want them to fall and get hurt). The refrigerator door handle was broken. And in the afternoon/evenings the sun blairs in so brightly through the Arcadia door which is missing half the blinds and through the kitchen window above the sink that has no blinds, it makes cooking very un enjoyable, and it makes the place really warm. Other than that the location was good, an easy walk to the beach, the beach is awesome there, barely any people. The bed was comfortable. The place was clean. It was nice that they have a washer and dryer. Location was good, a lot to eat and grocery stores. We would stay again if those few things changed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julia V.

I took a group of 15 year old girls to the beach and they had a blast. The property fit us perfectly

The location of this property is perfect half way between both piers. It has a wonderful large deck that sits above all other properties so very relaxing. There are a few things that need upgrading but overall we thoroughly enjoyed it. It was well stocked in the kitchen and the beds were very comfortable. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Corey P.

Great place to stay

Great location, right accross the street to the beach. The beds were suprisingly cozy. Garage made parking very easy. and Loved the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

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