[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stunning Balboa Island Beauty | Bayfront | Huge Double Lot for Unmatched Indoor/Outdoor Living! Sun and fun on the beach, near Fashion Island ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33934500/33934473/de72c644.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33934500/33934473/93c3125d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33934500/33934473/46078b74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33934500/33934473/a8873178.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33934500/33934473/7ce23647.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the epitome of gracious Balboa Island living at this iconic two-story, single-family home. With its mid-century design and antiques throughout, this bayfront retreat boasts expansive rooms with wall-to-wall windows offering stunning bay views. The property features a propane gas BBQ grill, 4 low-profile beach chairs, a lush garden setting on the patio and interior courtyard with an outdoor seating area. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire condo 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Island Beauty | Bayfront | Huge Double Lot for Unmatched Indoor/Outdoor Living! Permit #SLP13812 Discriminating guests are invited to experience one of the real gems of gracious Balboa Island bay front living. Iconic mid-century design defines the entire two-story, single family home, with antiques and fine art throughout each spacious room. Boasting a double-wide bay front lot on the quiet side of the Island, this home can wonderfully accommodate family groups any time of the year. If a bit more room is needed, the separate rear upper apartment can also be booked simultaneously, when available. (See separate listing or contact our office for more details.) Here's what you will find: FIRST FLOOR LIVING ROOM: \- Expansive room w/ sectional sofa; matching side chairs; set of 4 additional side chairs \- back-to-back gas fireplace \- TV and sound system \- wall-to-wall full-length windows w/ bay views \- slider out to front patio DINING ROOM: \- Bamboo octagonal dining table w/ seating for 8; matching side chairs \- wall-to-wall bay views \- slider out to front patio \- pass-thru granite counter to kitchen \- back-to-back gas fireplace \- side board buffet; tea cart KITCHEN: \- Top of the line appliances \- fully stocked w/ food prep dishes, utensils, pots/pans, serving items; storage galore \- butler's pantry w/ secondary fridge/freezer \- full laundry appliances and full sink \- view out to courtyard \- Guests must supply their own food, drinks (including coffee), spices, condiments, and paper goods (napkins, plastic wrap, etc.) BEDROOMS: \- Bedroom #1: queen bed; antique accents; side chair; nearby bathroom \- Bedroom #2: twin trundle set; leather side chair; built-in storage; cable TV; slider to inner courtyard EXTRA SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: To fulfill the maximum occupancy, 2 twin trifold floor mats (best suited for children) along with extra linens/pillows are provided. Twin rollaway beds can be rented in lieu of the mats, if desired. Make arrangements with our office in advance to ensure delivery in time for your arrival. BATHROOMS: \- Bathroom #1: across the hall from Bedroom #1; step-in shower \- Bathroom #2: near bedroom #2; step-in shower SECOND FLOOR BEDROOMS: \- Primary Bedroom (#3): king bed; large bay view sitting area w/ upholstered chaise lounge chairs, 2 swivel club chairs, cable TV; writing desk; includes a dual (his/hers) bathroom suite \- Bedroom #4: queen bed; TV monitor w/ gaming system and Firestick; best sunrise bay views BATHROOMS: \- Primary Bedroom's En Suite Bathroom (#3): 2 separate sets of closets w/ dressing areas, vanities, toilets and spacious sinks are conjoined by the common bathtub and separate step-in shower. \- Bathroom #4: located next to bedroom #4; step-in shower LINENS: All bed/bath/kitchen/beach linens for the maximum number of guests are provided as part of the cleaning/linen fee and are attractively installed. ALSO INCLUDED: \- 4 low-profile beach chairs \- tower fans; heating \- iron/ironing board; hair dryer \- propane gas bbq grill \- starter supplies: liquid hand soap; dish soap; dishwasher caps; sponge; kitchen trash bags; 2-4 rolls toilet paper; 1 paper towel roll (guests must supply additional amounts, along with their own personal toiletries/shampoo/conditioner) DUE TO THE TYPICALLY MODERATE COASTAL CLIMATE, THIS HOUSE - LIKE MOST IN THE AREA - DOES NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING. OUTDOOR LIVING: Bayfront Patio: \- Dining table w/ seating for six; side benches; wicker seating \- lush garden setting; awnings; views up and down the bay channel Interior Courtyard: \- Lush garden area w/ outdoor seating \- bbq grill \- ping pong table \- canopy \- fountain \- garage access \- Outdoor Shower NOTE: Regularly scheduled gardening maintenance takes place around the entire property, including the inner courtyard, on Mondays. BOAT DOCK: Property Boat Dock & Gazebo is off-limits to guests and is for the sole use of property and boat owners PARKING: \- Double car garage accessed via rear alley \- Dimensions: 18 feet deep x 17 feet wide x 6ft High LAUNDRY: Free facilities are located in the utility area next to the kitchen. Guests must provide their own supplies LOCATION: Bay views on the quiet side of Balboa Island; front public boardwalk circumnavigates the entire island; close walking distance to the Balboa Auto Ferry (cars, bikes and pedestrians) that crosses the main harbor to the Newport/Balboa Peninsula and ocean daily until 11 p.m; Marine Ave. is the charming main commercial district 1/2 mile away - a pleasant walk - to shops, eateries and much more - a must! GENERAL BOAT DOCK INFO: There are several public boat docks throughout Newport Harbor, including one right near this property - especially convenient for picking up your guests on a rented Duffy Electric boat or other water craft. (highly recommended activity!) There is no overnight docking on public docks. For longer term docking, mooring or anchoring, call the Newport Harbor Master for locations and pricing. RECREATIONAL GEAR: Additional beach gear or recreational equipment is available for rent from the management at very reasonable rates for our guests: large ice chests, Pack n Play portable cribs, and portable high chairs, etc. Contact us for more information! CITY TAX: A 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is included in all booking totals, (for reservations less than 30 nights) as mandated by the City of Newport Beach. SECURITY EQUIPMENT: This property may use surveillance cameras and/or recording devices in outdoor spaces, and/or entrances to the property, as well as noise monitoring equipment such as decibel readers, to protect the property, guests, and ensuring compliance with local ordinances. Check-in Time: 3 p.m. on the arrival date Check-out Time: 10 a.m. on the departure date ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Optional golf privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching 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 ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33707300/33707270/1aa044ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5-Star Luxurious South Bay Front Beach House - Steps to Shops/Restaurants Balboa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 170 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=33707270&PinnedHotelID=33707270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36650000/36646200/36646122/5d292073.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Single-Family Vacation Home | Roof-Top Deck and A/C | The Perfect Vacation Headquarters! 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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 SLP12863 ### Property is also known as Stunning Mid century Balboa Island Bayfront Beauty Fantastisk Mid century Balboa Island Bayfront Beauty Stunning Mid-century Balboa Island Bayfront Beauty Newport Beach 375067 ## 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%7C33.60844%2C-117.89748&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iFDwLaxfRRQ0bwxNKHEbVWwsjYE=) Newport Beach, CA #### What's nearby - Balboa Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Balboa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Newport Dune - 2 min drive - 1.2 km - Fashion Island - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Newport Pier - 6 min drive - 4.1 km #### Getting around - Laguna Niguel Station - 21 min drive - John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive - ‪Class of 47 - ‬5 min drive - ‪Bayside Restaurant - ‬17 min walk - ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬10 min walk - ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stunning Balboa Island Beauty | Bayfront | Huge Double Lot for Unmatched Indoor/Outdoor Living! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Stunning Balboa Island Beauty | Bayfront | Huge Double Lot for Unmatched Indoor/Outdoor Living!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stunning Balboa Island Beauty | Bayfront | Huge Double Lot for Unmatched Indoor/Outdoor Living!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Stunning Balboa Island Beauty | Bayfront | Huge Double Lot for Unmatched Indoor/Outdoor Living! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Balboa Island vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Fashion Island. Balboa Beach and The Wedge are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stunning Balboa Island Beauty | Bayfront | Huge Double Lot for Unmatched Indoor/Outdoor Living! Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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 4 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly G. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway Wonderful location. Quaint Island and town. Definitely a fantastic holiday destination.If you have a rental car it’s perfect for getting to sights in LA and Anaheim. Lovely home with classic vintage decor. ##### Kelly G. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Great location ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael W. Jul 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place Perfect location - house is a gem of old style but yet perfect ##### Michael W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki A. Jun 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Granddaughter graduates Wonderful location, walked everywhere. ##### Vicki A. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie S. Nov 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Great ##### Stephanie S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellie H. Oct 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous location! Great location, with a ton of space in the main living areas to enjoy the vacation. We didn’t feel crammed in there, even though a lot of houses on balboa island are small. Highly recommend, we will be coming back! ##### Ellie H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent May 22, 2024 #### We had a wonderful vacation Very spacious, amazing views, was nice being able to cook for my family right on the water. We would stay here again. We had a wonderful vacation. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet B. Oct 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Most excellent Good family gathering space, lovely view, handy to ferry ##### Janet B. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric B. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Family Vacation We have been coming for years to Balboa and this house by far had the best outdoor patio with plenty of room and an amazing view! The house is somewhat old but very roomy and had everything we could need!! Loved the location! ##### Eric B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Beth F. Dec 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious with Beautiful views! Plenty of room for a large group! Gorgeous ocean views, comfortable, and a lot of space to relax and get ready. Great location! ##### Mary Beth F. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat S., Clayton, CA Oct 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Balboa Beauty Bay front home beautifully decorated in prime location. The elderly guests could walk to shops, church and the ferry. ##### Pat S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Mar 1, 2024 #### Excellent location, walkable to everything Excellent location, walkable to everything. Public dock close by for Duffy boat. Our family had a lovely time exploring Balboa Island. The home was spacious and had all the amenities we needed. ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth C. Mar 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Quality home. Great location. Needs vent cleaning, furn, etc. ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie S. May 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### LOVE Only regret was that we could not stay longer! ##### Natalie S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott N. Sep 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great gathering house Super kitchen well equipped. Grill superb. Large meeting and dining room inside and outside ##### Scott N. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill M. May 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway Great vacation, enjoyed time on the water. Could walk to great restaurants and activities. Home was older and a bit dated but worked out fine. Needs to be a welcome book explaining the operation of the tv. With 4 remotes, it takes some trial and error to get it going. Thank goodness for the younger people. ##### Bill M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bradley T. Jun 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Great location and property Location and the property were amazing. The inside of the property was much better than I expected from the photos. It is clean and very good condition. The only thing I didn't like has nothing to do with the property only the listing. Based upon the description I read on vrbo I thought the listing was for the entire house. There is also a second floor back unit that is 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom that was rented at the same time. However, it is set back and I didn't even notice the other renter. ##### Bradley T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ryan P. Jun 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Was okay but wouldn’t stay again The good: it’s a big house. Nice location. The bad: Very old. Couch was quite disgusting. The set up is not comfortable. There is an obscene amount of cups and wine glasses for drinking and random dish wear. To the point of hoarding. Bring your own seasoning for food, paper towels, toilet paper etc. This is the first VRBO I’ve stayed at that didn’t have these thing so it was odd. Look, it was fine. It’s not like we were in prison but my recommendation is to find another property or for the price, stay at one of the amazing resorts Newport has to offer ##### Ryan P. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Melanie T. Jun 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location location location I absolutely loved this property. I could have sat in that back patio all day and all night watching the people walk by. We enjoyed the patio, the beach, and the convenience of the location. The property is very dated.. like a trip back in time to 1979.. old but very well kept . The house is not ADA compliant, and the property management company was up front about that which we acknowledged. We were with my mom who uses a wheelchair 100% of the time and it was very difficult for her to maneuver through the narrow hallways and small downstairs bathrooms. Wheelchair assessable yes, but if you use a wheelchair full-time, I do not recommend this property. Being that this property is listed wheelchair assessable, I suggest they clear out the downstairs closets. Not only were we trying to maneuver someone with a disability, but there was nowhere to put any of their personal items. It was extremely cramped, yet there was plenty of empty storage upstairs. Speaking of the upstairs.. it was AMAZING!!! Loved it! The master suite was too cute!! Again very dated, but for me it added to the charm. I loved it! We had 5 Adults, and 2 teen's. There was plenty of space in the family and dining room for us all to sit together comfortably. The property management company was very responsive (although we didn't have any issues) but when I did call with question's they were very helpful. ##### Melanie T. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Arlynna L. Apr 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Lovely Balboa island Location beautiful, living dining and kitchen and upstairs master lovely. We were constantly disappointed. There was no renters guide book even though there was signage that said go to rental guide book to find out how to use the televisions or some other issue a guide book could handle. Rather than having to go through five different emails to see if we could find answers to our questions. Which most of our questions were not to be found in their emails. The email message after we arrived informed us to provide paper products such as toilet paper, toiletries, laundry soap, foil or parchment papers. Many of the basics we have grown to expect were not provided. We searched for a place with a ground floor bedroom. One guest was wheelchair bound. The only bedroom on ground floor had one closet packed completely with heavy box’s that we had to move in order to hang clothes. After Saturday there was a number to call if you needed information that required a message and no one returned our call. This was the first time we have experienced such issues. We think there must be a change in the property management agency and they are not guest oriented. The experience was truly unacceptable. ##### Arlynna L. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Brittney A. Nov 5, 2024 ##### Brittney A. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen O. Nov 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time on Balboa Island Amazing ##### Maureen O. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie M. Oct 19, 2022 #### Really enjoyed ourselves We had a fun stay and appreciated the size of this home for our group of 8! The highlights are the location, available parking, the quiet (house is old but built more solid than some on the island), the large master bedroom, the tidy garage that housed our bike rentals and beach equipment, the front patio sitting area for family visits and friendly passerby's, the spacious living and dining room, the water feature in the enclosed courtyard and the well stocked kitchen! We had an easy time checking in and anytime I called beach view realty to make plans for our trip, they were very friendly and helpful. Other than a few little old house quirks, we really enjoyed this house and what it had to offer. ##### Angie M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meryl C. Jun 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location, nice layout, great communication This was exactly what we were looking for. Our mom lives nearby, and loves "walking around the island", so for her decade birthday, kids and grandkids came together to celebrate. The view is extraordinary, and the master suite, remarkable. Some reviews have mentioned the dated furniture, and it would certainly benefit from some updates. Nevertheless,. we loved our stay, and enjoyed some nice surprises like the surround sound of the living room theater. Thank you to a very responsive management company! ##### Meryl C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 50th Celebration Perfect location for a 50th birthday staycation for me and my out of town guests. Thank you. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2022