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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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.

Property manager

Neil

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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

  • DVD player
  • 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

  • Gym
  • 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

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  • Washer
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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

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 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

About the area

Map
Balboa Island, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Pier - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Balboa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Newport Pier - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates?

As of Aug 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates on Aug 13, 2025 start from CA $490.09, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Balboa Island, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Fashion Island. Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Peninsula Beaches are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Trent K., Salt Lake City

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.

8/10 Good

Wendy V., Phoenix

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

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

6/10 Okay

Olivia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Cute Island

Cute area. The house was a little worse for the ware (showers not working, broken small appliances, patched holes in the wall) but that makes sense after what I’m sure was a busy summer season. It was good for what we needed- a place to crash for two nights. I don’t think we would have tolerated a longer stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

kamini j.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

You can't go wrong on Balboa Island

The location of this place is great. However, the roof leaked making the tile floor dangerous, cracked dishes were present and we had items taken from the garage, without leaving it unlocked, and with poor assistance from the host. I'll stay on Balboa again, but not here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Randy G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

golf trip

Water heater went out
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

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

Wedding Party

The owner/manager was extremely gracious in working out a last minute, unconventional change with us. They were extremely responsive in communication! I can’t thank them enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debby F.

Perfect House, Perfect Owners

We rented this house for a family event nearby. We came from Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Colorado. Our party included five adults and three children. The children loved sleeping in the bunk room and there was plenty of room for the adults, even when sharing a room. And having three bathrooms was a huge plus. We were very pleased with the location of the house and loved riding the ferry back and forth to Balboa Peninsula or walking to the main street for ice cream. The owners were very professional, accommodating and responsive. The house was sparkling clean and included everything we needed, from extra paper towels to K-cups. I highly recommend this rental!

2/10 Terrible

Tracy B.

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

No parking for trucks and trailers.

I had reserved this home to stay for a nearby project we were completing. On arrival the street was narrow, and there was no place for us to park the truck and trailer. Then asked the host for a refund. They could not give me one and mention that I had to do it myself. Well, I did I tried to cancel the And the system would not let me cancel. We could not stay at this location due to parking with the truck and trailer that we had so we had to pay to stay somewhere else and pay for that reservation as well. I also own Vrbo vacation rentals this has happened in the past to some of my clients or customers and I always refund them their money if there’s any type of a problem. I think owner is more worried about the money in their pocket than to do what is right for their customers
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon J.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice location

This house is in a great location. It’s NOT ocean view but it is just a quick little walk to the ferry and a nice walkway along the harbor. To get beach access you cross the ferry and it’s just a couple blocks. Overall we loved the location. There were a few things that the house needed , there were either no batteries in the tv remotes or they were dead. The downstairs bathroom is extremely tiny and there was no toilet paper holder, & no counter whatsoever. Upstairs was decent. Although on our way to the house we got a message that we were unable to use one of the upstairs showers which was inconvenient traveling with a large family. Also the parking is difficult, I was under the impression there was a 2 car garage but also last minute we were informed that we had to share the garage with another tenant. Don’t bring a truck, it will not fit. The parking along the street is packed and hard to find parking. The house was decently clean but it’s nothing fancy if that’s what your used to. Maybe check before booking that all the house amenities are in working condition, showers, tv’s etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

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

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

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