Title: Renovated Balboa Island 4 houses to Bay and close to Main. SUPS, Bikes & Kayaks! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34075250&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Renovated Balboa Island 4 houses to Bay and close to Main. SUPS, Bikes & Kayaks! Family-friendly vacation home with kitchen, near Fashion Island ## Photo gallery for Renovated Balboa Island 4 houses to Bay and close to Main. SUPS, Bikes & Kayaks! ![Dining - Renovated Balboa Island 4 houses to Bay and close to Main. SUPS, Bikes & Kayaks! (Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34075300/34075250/9bcdfcc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Renovated Balboa Island 4 houses to Bay and close to Main. SUPS, Bikes & Kayaks! 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(Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34075300/34075250/4e266bbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on the sunny side of Balboa Island, this lovely front house offers a charming retreat with a large patio featuring BBQ and dining areas. Furnished with comfy beds, linens and furniture, it also boasts three paddle boards, five bikes and three kayaks for you to enjoy. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Renovated Balboa Island 4 houses to Bay and close to Main. SUPS, Bikes & Kayaks! There is nothing like the charm and location of Balboa Island. This lovely front house was totally renovated this year while preserving the feel of the original structure. It is located on the sunny side of the street with a very large patio, including a BBQ, dining and sitting areas. There are new windows, wood floors and drywall throughout. A large opening skylight in the stairway brightens the whole house. The living room has a working gas fireplace and surround sound speakers that extend to the patio. Furnished with all new comfy beds, linens and furniture. Large flat screen TVS in living room and all bedrooms. Master suite with newly added master bath and king bed with sitting area. Second bedroom with King bed, and third bedroom with 2 double trundles and twin beds below, when beds are all being used, the room is all bed, but can sleep 4 teenagers or 4-6 children. All new, fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, that is perfect for cooking and entertaining. Three paddle boards, five adult and 2 childrens bikes, 3 kayak, razors, a baby pool, and beach chairs, umbrellas are ready for your use. All linens and towels included. Washer/dryer and parking for one car in garage, also an outdoor shower. We have furnished this house for our use, as well as our guests, so hope you will enjoy!! The pictures were taken prior to window coverings which add greatly to the feel of the house. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking (max 1 space) - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Absolutiely no smoking allowed!! ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Paddleboard - Water sports equipment - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40600000/40591100/40591030/1881311d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great Family Spot w/ AC, Walk to Beach, Parking, Huge Private Patio w/BBQ, Two Private Cottages Balboa Peninsula - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 45 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=40591030&PinnedHotelID=40591030&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111540000/111536600/111536506/55db6924.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coastal 6-Bedroom Duplex with Ocean Views Balboa Peninsula - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=111536506&PinnedHotelID=111536506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110950000/110940300/110940276/a17ec7d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### \*\*Oceanfront Oasis in Newport Beach – Steps to Balboa Park, Pier, and The Fun Zone!\*\* Balboa Peninsula - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=110940276&PinnedHotelID=110940276&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72390000/72382800/72382759/47aa4839.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach home with perfect location steps to sand & private hot tub Balboa Peninsula - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.6 Excellent 50 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=72382759&PinnedHotelID=72382759&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53790000/53784800/53784760/0446155b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Balboa Island-Ruby Relaxation Balboa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space 9.8 Exceptional 54 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=53784760&PinnedHotelID=53784760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99680000/99673100/99673002/8fafe407.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large duplex right at the Balboa Pier! 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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 SLP11976 ### Property is also known as House ## About the area Located in Newport Beach, this vacation home is in the city center. Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Orange County Great Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Balboa Fun Zone, or check out an event or a game at Bren Events Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, windsurfing, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our Newport Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Newport-Beach.dx8111) [View more Vacation homes in Newport Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Newport-Beach-Private-Vacation-Homes.d8111-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C33.60496%2C-117.89105&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3HGYmSUqX8HhDKMzZ_V9u7AXFzY=) Newport Beach, CA ### What's nearby - ![Balboa Island 2017](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8111/99f1a293-5240-4587-b4e7-0d63023a0a91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Balboa Peninsula Beaches 13 min walk \- 1.2 km - ![Balboa pier sunrise #natgeo #travel #artofvisuals #natgeotravel #beautifuldestinations #nikon #sonyalpha #instatravel#traveltheworld #bbctravel #aroundtheworld #tourtheplanet #bestintravel #roamtheplanet #picoftheday #TLPicks #NatGeoYourShot #californiaadventure #visitcalifornia #westcoast_exposures #travelcalifornia #ExploringTheGlobe #ilovenewportbeach #ocgrammers #newportbeach #beachstyle #beach #surf #sea #seashore ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8111/b477b4d5-b071-4028-8667-18c3b9ede4a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Balboa Pier 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - ![Balboa Island beach with the Pavilion in the background; Shutterstock ID 595732](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635056397164/eea3ae6e-fec8-456b-9c51-24c49349fc82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Balboa Beach 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - ![Newport Beach Harbor in California city skyline with boats homes and Fashion Island high rise buildings in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068987/fe00e862-14a3-450b-8b56-85ca11458b32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fashion Island 3 min drive \- 1.9 km - Newport Beach Country Club 15 min walk \- 1.3 km ### Getting around - Laguna Niguel Station 20 min drive - John Wayne Airport (SNA) 23 min drive ### Restaurants - Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico 9 min walk - Harborside Restaurant & Grand 5 min drive - The Galley Cafe 4 min drive - Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana 5 min walk - Wilma's Patio Restaurant 2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Renovated Balboa Island 4 houses to Bay and close to Main. SUPS, Bikes & Kayaks! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Renovated Balboa Island 4 houses to Bay and close to Main. SUPS, Bikes & Kayaks!? ### What time is check-out at Renovated Balboa Island 4 houses to Bay and close to Main. SUPS, Bikes & Kayaks!? ### Where is Renovated Balboa Island 4 houses to Bay and close to Main. SUPS, Bikes & Kayaks! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Renovated Balboa Island 4 houses to Bay and close to Main. SUPS, Bikes & Kayaks! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 67 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alice H. Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing beach vibe home Great time staying in this clean, well stocked home. Absolutely would stay here again. ##### Alice H. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy S. Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Balboa getaway Wonderful house, hostess and location!!! ##### Wendy S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve S. Mar 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Balboa island This house is excellent. Lots of equipment- kitchen and beach. The host couldn’t be better. Highly recommend to families ##### Steve S. Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew E. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic house on Balboa We had a great week at this house. The location was perfect and all the equipment available for use was a big plus. We would love to stay again. ##### Andrew E. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica B. Jun 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home in Perfect Location Just had a lovely stay in this home with my family. Home is beautiful, clean and has all the amenities needed. Perfect location on Balboa Island. Sheila is a lovely host, responsive and helpful. Hope to be able to stay here again. ##### Erica B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandy G. Nov 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving We loved this house and location. There was plenty of space for our group and an amazing location - close to shopping/dining on Marine, just a few houses away from the water - but private as you are not right on the water. The kitchen was stocked as well! It was an overall great experience! ##### Brandy G. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth S. Oct 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect place for our family weekend! The house was impeccably clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was terrific, just a short walk to shops and restaurants. Owner was very responsive when I had a question. We would definitely return! ##### Elizabeth S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan L. Apr 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home Nice home in great area ##### Jonathan L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Traci O., Scottsdale Jun 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our new favorite Balboa house Loved everything about this house! ##### Traci O. Stayed 5 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda C. May 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Such a gorgeous house in a fantastic location. Everything was perfect and it was even better than the listing described ##### Amanda C. Stayed 10 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rita G. Mar 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Women's Getaway I have stayed at this VRBO many times over the years, and always feel that I am returning to my "California home". It is perfect at every level, and we will be returning! ##### Rita G. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Davida O. Nov 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Picturesque Beach House We had a lovely stay the weekend before Thanksgiving with our 6 and 8 year olds. House was well stocked and the owner was kind enough to meet us here when we arrived to show us around. Beautiful house in excellent location near all Balboa Island has to offer. We would definitely come back again!! ##### Davida O. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve C. Sep 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Awesome! ##### Steve C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia S. Jun 14, 2018 #### Best home on Balboa Island! A beautiful home.l! Equipped for everything you might need or desire!... plus it is a wonderful location close to shopping, the Balboa ferry, & the mainland amenities (terrific restaurants). We had the best time! I would definitely rent this property again. ##### Cynthia S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia S. Feb 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best BI Property Yet Best location. Wonderful sheets, towels and mattresses! Great water pressure! Nice patio and perfect inside set up. Loved it. Thank you! ##### Virginia S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie S. Aug 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Beach Home This beautiful home is the perfect Balboa getaway. Just steps from the sand. Everything was super clean. Home came with bikes, paddle boards and everything you need for a perfect day at the beach. ##### Melanie S. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### holli w. Nov 30, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home close to Southbay front with lots to do This house was the best house I've rented on the island. It had two car garage with four kayaks, three excellent paddle boards, and bikes for all ages. Beautiful front patio with tons of outdoor seating which was ideal for covid friendly visiting. I loved it! ##### holli w. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber P. May 15, 2018 #### Beautiful and comfortable home We really enjoyed our extended weekend in Balboa! The house is the perfect walking distance to just about everything and has a bonus of parking in the garage! The host has planned for every activity and provided bikes, paddle boards, beach chairs and even a kiddie pool for my two year old daughter! The interior of the house is beautifully decorated with comfy furniture and beds and entertainment options in every room! We were even entertained on a rainy, gloomy night! I can’t wait to stay here again! ##### Amber P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa P. Jun 11, 2017 #### Beautiful, Clean, Perfect Home for Our Long Weekend! We stayed 4 nights at Sheila's home and couldn't have been happier! We had 2 couples, one 2-year-old and 2 additional adults and the house was perfect for our group. The beds are VERY comfortable - I am 35 weeks pregnant and slept great! We used the kayak, paddle boards, baby pool, beach chairs, beach towels and sand toys that were provided every day. Our toddler loved the short walk to the bay to play in the sand and watch the boats. The location was perfect - just a short walk to the main street with all the shops and restaurants. We appreciated how clean the rooms and kitchen were! Would definitely rent again! ##### Lisa P. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### leesah g. Nov 20, 2015 #### SUPERB in every way!! We just got back from a 4 night stay in this gorgeous home... it's truly a "home"....so cozy! My sister and I spent hours combing the properties for the perfect place to bring my 88 yr old dad who lives in Chicago. This was far and away the most beautiful: top of the line renovation, just a few steps from the beach (and a bench that overlooks the harbor) as well as just a couple of blocks from town. The owners couldn't have been nicer and more thoughtful with the amenities provided. They were always available for questions ( we weren't familiar with the area) We just loved the island! People couldn't have been friendlier and so much to do in and around the area! It was such a successful trip, we hope to return soon! ##### leesah g. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol E. May 4, 2018 #### The BEST home to rent on Balboa Island! I can't say enough wonderful things about this home! My goal was to find the perfect home to have a pre-wedding girls getaway for my daughter and family and I found it! From beginning to end Sheila made our time at her home awesome. She offered fantastic referrals for an afternoon at the spa and local restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed the fun toys that came with her home - the bicycles (so great, we used them every day), beach chairs, beach umbrella and kayaks! We were just steps away from the beach and enjoyed taking the bikes on the ferry over to Newport where we rode along the strand. And the home! - so cute, so comfortable, so beautifully renovated and so CLEAN! Sheila even made sure to offer a crib knowing that my 2 month old granddaughter was part of our girls weekend as well! The ambiance of the home was so appreciated and the front porch was the perfect outdoor space to relax. I was already looking at my calendar before we left to see when I can come back again ! Thanks so much Sheila, your home is a gem! Carol ##### Carol E. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie R. Oct 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The house was great especially with the large front patio. Renting from Sheila was a great experience. She was friendly and very helpful especially when I locked us out and she sent her son to unlock it for us very fast. ##### Julie R. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara W., Clayton, CA Aug 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing!!! We loved this spot SO much! Great location great home stocked with all. Sheila was awesome!! Appreciated your communication SO much!! Hope to stay again soon :-) ##### Barbara W. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sesha D. Jun 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Balboa weekend We were very comfortable and enjoyed the kayaks! ##### Sesha D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynda Y. Jun 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable easy check in Great break for us as we are renovating, the house is clean and well-stocked. Thanks to the owners. ##### Lynda Y. 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