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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Newport Beach (Balboa Island), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Fashion Island and 7 minutes from University of California, Irvine. .This vacation home is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Huntington Beach Pier and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Orange County Great Park.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Balboa Pavilion - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Balboa Pier - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Balboa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 21 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬11 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.

4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates

Island Retreat is a 4 BR/3 BA, cozy condominium nestled on Newport Beach's renowned Balboa Island with NEW AIR CONDITIONING. Mere seconds from the Balboa Ferry, this unit makes for a perfect getaway to Southern California's endless summer!

Enjoy walking to Balboa Island's restaurants, cafes, and bayside beaches, with the main Peninsula beaches only 15 minutes away via the ferry.

Ready for relaxation, with open living spaces, a full kitchen, and patio with BBQ - ask about our attached unit for groups 10+!

Balboa Island is not only a great vacation destination but is also an excellent base for Southern California's many other attractions and theme parks!

Island Retreat is a 2-story front unit that has 1 bedroom downstairs with an attached bathroom, and 3 more bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms upstairs. This immaculate, cheery and bright home is fully furnished and equipped. Ready for a comfortable and worry-free summer beach vacation or winter rental!

Activities and Attractions:

Our property is located less than one block from the beautiful Balboa Bay, boardwalk, and the Balboa Ferry that gives access to the Peninsula beaches and Pacific Ocean. The ferry is a lovely 5 minute ride directly to the Balboa Fun Zone (with arcades, rides, and snacks), the Balboa Pier, shopping and restaurants, boating and fishing excursions (including transport to nearby Catalina Island), and bike/water sport rentals.

Agate is the only street on the island with a children's climbing gym and basketball court. On the island itself, Marine Avenue boasts fine restaurants and boutique shops that are only 2 miles away from even more fine dining, shopping, and movie theaters at Newport's famous outdoor mall, Fashion Island.

For those interested in seeing more of the Orange County coastline, Laguna Beach lies only 7 miles further down the Pacific Coast Highway. Originally an artist's colony, Laguna hosts the Pageant of the Masters and Sawdust Festival in the summer, art galleries, and fine dining and shopping along with wonderful beaches with tide pools.

Island Retreat is within 30 minutes of Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm and an hour or so from Universal Studios, Hollywood, San Diego Zoo and Sea World. The Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA) Airport is only 10 minutes away and the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 45 minutes away.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features rock climbing nearby, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include bicycle rentals nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please turn off AC/heating
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 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 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 SLP11024

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location, clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time! Location was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location! The unit is perfectly situated. The garage parking space was a real plus. It slept 8 of us
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norissa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location to stay at and also close to the ferry . My family enjoyed there stay and we will back again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

j s.

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

Great vacation

Great location and nice house.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Great spot for a family vacation

We had a great time staying here. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean. The parking was a little tight but that’s California beach area not the property fault. A nice bonus was beach towels and toys there to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicol B.

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

Clean

Great place very clean. The bed was slightly uncomfortable, but overall a great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara P.

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

Great Property

This was the perfect stay for our needs. It is walking distance to the beach and a lot of great shops. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dane S.

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

Great Location

Nice property for the price. Great access to the ferry over to the peninsula, and a short walk to the shops of Balboa Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Balboa get away!

Great location! Close to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janka D.

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

Balboa island getaway

Location was perfect. Place needs a handyman to fix few small things (like bathroom towel holders that are broken, loose shower faucet etc) but nothing major and a bit of love. Overall the location, size, comfort, easy access, parking, management response and price were great. We would definitely go back if we stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vuong T.

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

Amazing House

Welcoming and beautiful home. Place was clean. Had so much fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

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

Weekend getaway

Beautiful location, cozy and comfortable home, and easy access to entertainment with plenty of opportunity to indulge or just enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

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

Great location

Perfect location for going back and forth on the ferry. No problems parking and check in was a breeze. Thank you very much, we had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

Balboa

Always love the charm of staying on the island
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Beach Getaway

My employees loved staying here. They were at the beach everyday after work.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina A.

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

Perfect Local on Balboa

We loved this location... our teenage sons went across the street to play basketball several times a day! Perfect spot with a small market and restaurant steps away, or we took the stroll to the main shops. Really enjoyed our stay... thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hailey S.

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

Weekend in Balboa

This was an incredible property for a weekend stay in Balboa. Location less than a minute walk from the ferry made it very easy to get around. Very spacious property with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, making it a great choice for large groups. The property manager was very responsive and kind. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret F.

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

3 day vacation

Great location. No outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Trent K.

Great 4 bedroom on Balboa Island

It is very hard to find a 4 bedroom on balboa island. For the price, this place is a lot of bang for your buck. The owners are tremendous.
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy V.

Great location and room for family members

We had a wonderful time on Balboa Island and the house was a quick walk to everything. Robin was very friendly and helpful. House is well stocked with all beach needs like towels and chairs. Great restaurant right next door:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan O.

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

Staycation

Enjoyed a visit to Balboa last year and did it again this year. Kids, 15 and 12, know the island and Newport well. Close to the ferry, a garage space and AC. Host was responsive and very accommodating. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

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

Great location

This home was within walking distance to several attractions and within a 30 min drive to knotts berry farm. The house has enough room for our family and was very clean. The host communicated quickly and resolved any issues we had immediately. I would highly recommend this house to friends and family!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayden A.

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

Fun at the Beach!

Great stay that accommodated all of our needs and more! Loved having access to all the beach toys! Great location, easy access to and from the airport, to and from Disneyland, to and from the beach, and quick walk to the marina. The beds were a bit small and uncomfortable and the curtains in the rooms (if there were any) could be switched for blackout. Otherwise a very enjoyable vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Girls weekend

Girls trip for 5. Location was great, close to ferry and short walk to shopping and dining. Ended up driving a Tahoe and there was available street parking, the garage would have been too tight. We parked the car and left it for the weekend just using the ferry and walking everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024