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Stunning Balboa Beach Retreat with incredible views & location

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61120 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
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  • Kitchen
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  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    1 min walk
  • Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
    2 min walk
  • Balboa Fun Zone
    2 min walk
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    29 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

With a stay at this condo in Newport Beach (Balboa Peninsula), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Fashion Island and Pelican Hill Golf Course. .This beach condo is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Irvine Spectrum Center and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Crystal Cove State Park.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Newport Pier - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Fashion Island - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 19 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 23 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Class Of 47 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning Balboa Beach Retreat with incredible views & location

Stunning Balboa Beachfront Retreat

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Welcome to this stunning remodeled beach retreat on the top floor of an amazing condo complex in beautiful Newport Beach. It features ocean views and a prime location - just steps to the beach, Balboa Pier, Balboa Fun Zone, Boardwalk, and great shops and restaurants.

Enjoy amazing beach, ocean, and Catalina Island views from your private balcony, master bedroom, and the great (family) room. This home's brilliant layout makes it a great choice for couples vacationing together or small family as there is one bedroom on each end of the home plus a queen convertible sleeper.

Enter the gated entrance and take the elevator to this 2-bedroom, 2-bath. 1-story, 3rd floor home - on the way you will see the Ferris Wheel and Newport hills. Beautiful views can be seen from the dining room with a table for 6. The patio has both a bistro set ideal for kids and nice high top chairs for the adults.

A casual beach chic great living room has a ceiling fan and recessed lighting so you can easily customize your ambiance. There is also a large flat screen TV which can be enjoyed from the sectional sofa. The sofa converts to a queen sleeper (it is not a traditional sofa that you just pull out), so 6 people can sleep comfortably in beds in this home.

If the door is open you can look to your left and see Promontory Point and the Ferris Wheel; to the right is the Balboa Pier, beach and ocean. The kitchen has a nice skylight and all brand new appliances so you have everything you need to satisfy your culinary desires - just add the food and the camaraderie and have fun. (Note: No BBQ grill)

The king primary bedroom has spectacular views of the beach and private door access to the balcony (keep the door open to have ocean waves lull you to sleep!) The primary bath (also accessible from the great room area via a walkway) has a skylight and a shower/tub combo. The queen bedroom also has an en suite bath and a shower/tub combo. 6 people can sleep comfortably in beds when the queen sofa bed is used. Maximum of 6 people allowed at one time in this home. All beds and baths are furnished with a generous supply of premiere linens to ensure you are comfortable at all times.

Additional amenities include a stacked washer and dryer for your convenience, WIFI and smart TV's for streaming, and there is 1 covered parking space plus 1 guest parking space (based on first come-first serve for the condo complex) and there is limited street parking, but plenty of metered municipal lots within blocks of this home.

Come enjoy this beach chic casual home in the heart of Balboa Village - the Boardwalk is just 3 floors below you! People watching at its best without feeling you are in a fishbowl. Come bask in this little slice of Southern California's coastal paradise and leave relaxed, recharged, and reconnected to the things that really matter to you!

THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT THIS HOME
It is close to everything Balboa has to offer, fire pits, volleyball nets, a playground, and of course the pier, the Balboa Fun Zone, Boardwalk shops and restaurants, the beach, and the ocean.
Enjoy amazing beach, ocean and Catalina views from your private balcony, the master bedroom, and the great room.
This home has a brilliant layout as the two master bedrooms are on opposite ends making it an ideal shared vacation home.

THINGS TO KNOW
There is no smoking inside or outside this home.
Due to the coastal climate, this home is not equipped with air conditioning, but does have a ceiling fan in the great room and each bedroom has a combination fan/heater.
This home is located in a quiet neighborhood and is only suitable for quieter groups.Our rental agreement includes a no tolerance policy regarding excessive noise, occupancy and/or parties. Deposit forfeitures and/or evictions are strictly enforced. Please make sure you are comfortable with these policies before booking with
Please note: reservations for this home will not be refunded if cancelled within 60 days of arrival.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free condo 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 internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,120 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 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

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 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 SLP13362

Property is also known as

64489

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mary k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time. Love restaurants and shops all within walking distance
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Views and Great Location
This condo was perfect for our family. The first thing you notice upon entry is the view of the Pacific Ocean. The beds were comfy and the condo was well stocked. There were plenty of fans to move the cool ocean breeze around the condo. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and quiet
It was our first time in Balboa, the apartment was gorgeous, the apartment was finely decorated, we had everything that we need.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
It would have been nice if there were TV’s in the bedrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving get-away
Perfect all around; location, beach/ocean view, clean condo…Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Ann S.

Great location
The location was perfect, beach just across the street, with gorgeous views to the beach. Kitchen was adequate, furniture OK. Communication via text only with VACASA was the worst, when they did return my text concerning a problem, I was told, "I'm off the clock", then when they did respond they wanted to send someone in our unit when we were not there, I would not approve. The unit while nice is an old apartment complex, the elevator has not been inspected since 2014, I know that because we were stuck in the elevator for just at 2 hours. I will never stay in another VACASA unit, wish I had checked their reviews on Google, horrible reviews.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
I loved everything about this trip, modern fixtures, as advertised, ocean view and quiet. Now I have exception complaint. The Property Management company managing it is called VACASA. In the future, I will avoid booking properties that are managed by VACASA. We needed assistance for the Gate Code I sent notifications via VRBO twice and called into the customer service line and they simply told me they are making a "Ticket" and a team member would contact us back. No contact back to us. Thank heavens we had a local resident living in the same complex that assisted us getting into the gate. We had an enjoyable stay. The owner should reconsider using VACASA as there property management. I still rate the property 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Newport Beach Getaway
Great place; fantastic location; amazing sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Newport Beach gem
Great spot. Right on the beach. In the middle of everything. Ferry super convenient to property. Wonderfully decorated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience
This condo is located facing the beach, and is in walking distance to many attractions nearby. The management company is very attentive, and answered all of my text messages within a few minutes.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Jodi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location but no a/c and not quiet
Pros: 1. The unit was clean and well equipped. 2. Location is fantastic. Cons: 1. There is no a/c. I didn't think this would be such an issue with breeze from the ocean, but it was a huge issue because the unit does not get any cross-breeze. 2. Because there is a parking lot between the unit and the ocean, it is very loud. With a/c this would not be a problem, but having to sleep with the windows open and having all of the parking lot noise made sleeping virtually impossible. 3. Entry directions need to be better. The parking spot is on one end of the building and the entrance with the key code is on the other end of the unit even though there are two other entry points in between there. It took us a ridiculous amount of time to figure out how to gain access when it could have been easily explained in the check-in instructions. Even a call to the property manager did not help us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Carmel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Noisy, less than stunning Balboa retreat
We were pleased with the overall cleanliness of the property and the layout was quite good, but we’re disappointed that no laundry detergent and no cleaning spray were available! We did not expect to have to grocery shop for these items after traveling from the east coast, this made it difficult to launder a few necessities and to wipe down countertops. The large slider with the “money view “ could use a good cleaning and one of the kitchen drawers had a broken track rendering it unusable. The parking lot between the property and the ocean was incredibly noisy from before dawn until very late at night and the windows needed to remain open to keep the temperature comfortable, so you can not block out some of this noise. A previous review had mentioned the need for a curtain on the living room slider which we feel is a must for some semblance of privacy , and several chairs are wobbly and could use some Maintenance. The location is convenient but we would not return to this particular location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach condo
Overall we loved this spot! Close to the beach, very clean and had everything we needed! The beds were comfortable and there were enough beach towels for a month. There is no AC being so close to the beach and might get warm during the summer months.. there are two fans that were great for us during a cooler weekend with highs of 68. We traveled with infants and could have used black out curtains but that’s not a deal breaker. I do wish the management was easier to communicate with.. I asked a question days before our trip and never got a response… the gate code we were given did not work so we had to carry a broken key around for the weekend worrying about constantly losing it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Central Location
Our family of 4 enjoyed a long weekend in Newport. The condo was exactly as pictured, well kept and very clean. The location was ideal--walkable to many eateries, Balboa Fun Zone, boat rentals, the pier and the beach. The boardwalk runs just behind the building, great for morning run or bike rentals. Unfortunately there was a lot noise from the beach/parking lot at night, which of course the property has no control over. There is no AC in this unit; it was unseasonably warm for February so it was very stuffy inside if we closed the windows to try and block out the noise. There are no window coverings in the living room so my son was not able to sleep on the pull out couch as we had planned because of all the lights from the parking lot shining in. The drains in both bathtubs were extremely slow to drain so we ended up standing in dirty shower water with the faucet off waiting for it to clear out. Overall, it was great stay, if the management would put some curtains up and fix the drains would have given 5 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022