Title: 2-Story Newly Remodeled Home w/Private Patio, Great Location, Fireplace, WiFi - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2-Story Newly Remodeled Home w/Private Patio, Great Location, Fireplace, WiFi Family-friendly vacation home in Newport Beach with a water park ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72390000/72382800/72382721/66e4c409.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72390000/72382800/72382721/a8a0c82a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72390000/72382800/72382721/6966c273.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72390000/72382800/72382721/fde7b9cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72390000/72382800/72382721/8fdc2acd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a seaside retreat in the heart of coveted Balboa Island, where modern interior meets quaint seaside charm. Relax and recharge with family and guests at this unique three-bedroom home, boasting a spacious living room with fireplace and flatscreen TV. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 2-Story Newly Remodeled Home w/Private Patio, Great Location, Fireplace, WiFi Balboa Island Home Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Located in the heart of coveted Balboa Island, this home's newly remodeled modern interior, combined with a quaint seaside theme, makes it the perfect place for you and your family and guests to relax, reconnect, and recharge during your seaside interlude. Colorful western sunsets and starlit skies will be the perfect backdrop for your evening‚Äôs activities, and during the day there are lots of fun things to do in Newport Beach with attractions focused on families, couples, being active, or trips of solitude. Outdoor enthusiasts will love miles of hiking and cycling trails, surfing, and sailing. A good selection of restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping are also nearby, so everything is easy. This unique, newly remodeled three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath, 2000 sq. ft. two-story home, just blocks to the shops and restaurants, will confirm for you that Newport Beach is a tremendous place for your seaside vacation. The living room area has a large couch with a queen pullout sofa from which to enjoy a flatscreen TV and a fireplace. The dining area is next to the kitchen breakfast bar with high-top stools so it is easy for everyone to eat together. The kitchen is completely updated with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops and has everything you need to create meals and snacks for your crew. All you need do is add the food and the camaraderie and have fun. The Cal-king primary bedroom is on the second floor and has an en-suite bath with a large walk-in shower. The first guest bedroom is also located on this floor and has a twin over full bunk bed with a twin trundle underneath and a walk-in closet. This room also includes an en-suite bath with a standing shower. The second guest bedroom ‚Äì a queen ‚Äì is on the first floor and also has a walk-in closet and en-suite bath with a standing shower. The first level also has a queen-size sofa bed. All bedrooms and bathrooms are furnished with premiere linens for your ultimate comfort. Additional amenities include one garage parking space, free WiFi and cable, and a washer and dryer ‚Äì all provided to make things more convenient. This location is so close to everything it will make you feel like you have entered a little slice of paradise for your vacation interlude. With so many activities and options so near, you may even decide not to leave the area. May this beautiful home be a place for you to create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. Things to Know Snowbird-friendly - contact Vacasa to inquire about special rates! This home has two stories and stairs, so it may not be appropriate for everyone. 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. This unit is managed by Vacasa Seasonals Inc. and may require a Security Deposit. DRE: 02160171 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32820000/32812800/32812740/b96e403b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - 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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 SLP12809 ### Property is also known as 64255 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.60557%2C-117.89398&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cBlBW-2tH5BseU6xztJ6q1VlK84=) Newport Beach, CA #### What's nearby - Balboa Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Balboa Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Corona del Mar State Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Newport Pier - 6 min drive - 4.9 km #### Getting around - Orange Station - 20 min drive - John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive - ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬9 min walk - ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2-Story Newly Remodeled Home w/Private Patio, Great Location, Fireplace, WiFi pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at 2-Story Newly Remodeled Home w/Private Patio, Great Location, Fireplace, WiFi? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 2-Story Newly Remodeled Home w/Private Patio, Great Location, Fireplace, WiFi? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 2-Story Newly Remodeled Home w/Private Patio, Great Location, Fireplace, WiFi located? > This family-friendly Newport Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, Balboa Fun Zone, and Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Fashion Island is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 2-Story Newly Remodeled Home w/Private Patio, Great Location, Fireplace, WiFi Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 40 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 3 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark H. Jul 7, 2025 #### 40th Anniversary trip with the kids Very nice property. Decorated and updated very nicely. Location is very convenient . Garage Parking spot a Huge plus especially during July 4th week! We would recommend this property. ##### Mark H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jana M. May 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean & Great Location My family and I stayed in the home over Spring break. The house was clean and had plenty of space for the six of us. The location was close to the ferry, easy for my teenage kids to take over to the fun zone. ##### Jana M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Jordan D. Oct 21, 2024 #### Great vacation house Loved the space and the bathrooms. ##### Jordan D. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly K. Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Daughters Engagement Down the street Daughters engagement party down the street. Great place to stay with family! ##### Kimberly K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert M. Mar 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overall good Great location, secure garage parking for one vehicle, overall comfortable home. Some signs of wear and tear (loose kitchen cabinet door hinge, clunky freezer door, worn floor mat), but everything was functional. Each bedroom had it's own bathroom, along with a common bathroom which was very convenient. ##### Robert M. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda E. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Everything was great! Vacasa was great to communicate with. Will definitely stay here again!! ##### Linda E. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandra O. Nov 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Getaway Beautiful home in the perfect location! Can't wait to be back! ##### Alexandra O. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christie C. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Thanksgiving Great location and home. We really enjoyed our stay very much. We made a Thanksgiving dinner in the kitchen (we did cheat and buy an already cooked turkey from Gelsons) but there was a big enough table and space to do it all. We would love to return. ##### Christie C. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veronica K. Dec 19, 2023 #### Perfect beach house! Great comfy beds, lots of blankets, lots of beach toys AND a wagon for going to the beach! Very clean too! ##### Veronica K. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan G. Nov 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual Family Trip The property overall was clean and in a great location. Everything worked as it should. ##### Susan G. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Stuart F. Dec 26, 2023 #### As anticipated Excellent location that gave one a feel for living on the island. ##### Mary Stuart F. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan O. Nov 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fantastic location for exploring Balboa Lovely Home. Clean, easy, walking to everything. Great beds & linens. Super fireplace & grill. Nice living room for a group. Super close to rent a Duffy boat and cruise the bay. ##### Susan O. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Cori G. Apr 24, 2024 #### Good location but could use some maintenance Home is in a great location but could use some maintenance and a deep cleaning. ##### Cori G. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky J. Nov 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls getaway Like the location is walking to shopping and ferry. Just park your car and you are good. Wonderful having 3 1/2 baths. The house has been updated tastefully with a nice kitchen and we enjoyed the fireplace too. ##### Becky J. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lowrey J. Mar 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### great experience! All good but strongly suggest thst you provide a screen for the fireplace as dangerous with open fires! Real hazard for children! ##### Lowrey J. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Stephanie J. Oct 17, 2024 #### House is Great- Vacasa Service Not Great The house was very special. Great location and feels like a real home vs. vacation rental. The rooms are great size, bathrooms and kitchen are updated and a great overall floor plan. There was an issue with the home (which happens) and it took me WAY TOO LONG to get in touch with someone that could help me.The Vacasa customer service process is really bad. If I had access to the local team or owner right away it would have saved me hours. ##### Stephanie J. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation rental in Balboa Loved this vacation rental on Balboa Island. It was very clean and well stocked. 3 bedrooms all with their own bath and a 4th bath. Beds were comfortable and showers were great. Loved the kitchen with Viking appliances. We had a lot of rain and it was nice to find games and also the fire place is cozy. Very close to the ferry. This is a vacation rental, not somebody’s vacation home so there is a difference. The management company was great although we didn’t need a lot of explanations for anything it was all self explanatory. Also great that they have a garage for parking if you have a smaller vehicle (truck or larger SUVs would not fit but street parking was just fine as long as you move for street cleaners). ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Maureen H. Jan 24, 2023 #### Walk away Did not love anything about the property managers. I will never rent from SeaBreeze or VACASA again. They were non responsive to anything I needed fixed. The place was dirty and the rugs and furniture need to be replaced. The photos are a lie. The beds were full of black hair. There was mold in the bedrooms and bathrooms. ##### Maureen H. Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nancy P. Oct 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Second time staying We stayed at this property with family October 2021. This time was three girlfriends. Property is in a great location. It is comfortable and clean. There were a couple of things that were broken or damaged upon check in. There was a broken stemless wine glass on the shelf with the other wine glasses. And the two bottom drawers of the refrigerator were not usable because the guides were missing (actually were in the adjacent cabinet) and when I initially opened the fridge they almost fell out and would have landed on the floor. By the looks of the drawers, they might have already done that. My friend that stayed in the bunk room said the mattress needs to be replaced and there was significant water damage along the baseboard in the shower area. I grew up in Newport in the 60’s to the 80’s and love to visit and will return to Balboa Island. ##### Nancy P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### rochelle R. Sep 15, 2023 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### DONT STAY HERE Broken fridge (and false advertisement). Impossible to get a hold of property management. It ruined the first 24 hours of the trip. Very stressful. Lost value of hundreds of dollars in groceries that spoiled. Promised to compensate me, but have been giving me the run around since with no resolution. Spent hours on phone with their “call center” that’s not local and begging them to put me in contact with someone local or give me their number myself. They refused and after 45 min of arguing, was given to a supervisor or got a hold of the local team but still I couldn’t get the local contact info and had to be routed through their internal system each time I called, having to repeat the problem Furniture overwhelming smell of urine (dog pee?). And dog hair all over your clothes. Complained on first day, told they’d send cleaners, never came. Couldn’t enjoy the patio sectional sofa outside due to overwhelming smell of urine as well. The entire place is like putting lipstick on a pig. The pictures online make it look upgraded clean and beautiful. In reality, the fancy Viking fridge is old, even if working the drawers inside are all broken, dirty. Dog hair and pee noted above. Clogged bathroom sink. Dirty (like full of sand) Tupperware in cabinets. Very disappointed. I’ve rented houses on Balboa island many times as it’s a great staycation location, I will not only never book this one again, but STAY AWAY FROM ANY PROPERTY MANAGED BY VACASA. ##### rochelle R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark H. Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy ##### Mark H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole C. May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Such a great location for families! Closes to the town and to the bay! ##### Nicole C. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Samantha E. May 23, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Definitely would not come back We had problems the moment we arrived. Overall I’d say the house appears nicer online that it was in person. There were a few major issues that property manager tried to fix the day after we arrived. The first was the internet was down, and my husband had to miss crucial work meetings because the WiFi was down. The other major issue was the bunk bed ladder was screwed to the bed and therefore we could not use the pull out bed. Which was an issue because we had 4 kids that were supposed to stay in that room and could not. Additionally the rugs were dirty and we found a living cockroach in the washing machine when we went to use it. Overall I was very unhappy with our stay and after we left the company completely ignored my request for them to make it right. ##### Samantha E. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristy C. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Kristy C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rebecca A. Feb 3, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Balboa house Alex, property manager was awesome. He quickly responded and tried to make things right. The house was not cleaned properly. Disgusting! Dirty rugs…TVs didn’t work..bathroom floors had someone’s else’s curly hairs. Makes me ill just to think about it. Alex did not charge us the cleaning fee which was nice. Again, no complaints about the property manager. He was very nice. Someone just needs to be a better host. Change the cleaning crew. AWFUL ##### Rebecca A. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025