Balboa Island Charmer

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 360.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Newport Beach, CA

Newport Beach Country Club
‪19 min walk‬
Fashion Island
‪3 min drive‬
Balboa Pier
‪6 min drive‬
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Charming, original one bedroom apartment steps to the beach and Balboa Island's main street. This upstairs unit comfortably sleeps two, with a queen bed in the bedroom. The light and airy living room has a fireplace, UHD TV with cable and WiFi. The kitchen is well stocked. Beach chairs, umbrella and towels are included.

Property manager

Cheryl Bate

Premier Host

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Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number SLP13469

About the area

Newport Beach

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach. Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bren Events Center, or consider a night out at The Observatory.

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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

Newport Beach Country Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Balboa Pier - 6 min drive - 1.7 km
Newport Pier - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
Corona del Mar State Beach - 10 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

Orange Station - 20 min drive
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cabo Cantina - ‬6 min drive
‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬4 min walk
‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬6 min drive
‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Balboa Island Charmer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Balboa Island Charmer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balboa Island Charmer?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Balboa Island Charmer located?

Located in Balboa Island, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pavilion. Balboa Pier and Balboa Peninsula Beaches are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

27 Dec 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

31 Mar 2025

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

Wonderful place

Well-appointed and well-maintained and in a great location!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

26 Mar 2025

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

Everything was perfect.

Warm comfortable place. It has everything you would ever need. The bed is very comfortable. The owner is very nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

12 Feb 2025

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

Balboa getaway

We really enjoyed our getaway in this cozy spot with an amazing location and a great host. Will definitely book again.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barton B.

3 Feb 2025

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

Getaway

Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

29 Jan 2025

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra l.

25 Jan 2025

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

Cozy

Quiet and convenient spot on the island… close to stores, coffee and restaurants.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rita K.

24 Jan 2025

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

Fun to be on the island

Location was perfect. Enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

21 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We enjoyed using the wood burning stove. The smell was amazing! My family are runners so we loved the 2 1/2 mile loop of the two islands! We’d wake up early and set out on the beautiful paved trail. I miss it already!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

11 Nov 2024

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

Great place to stay!

Everything was just perfect. Bed is comfortable and has everything you need in the kitchen. Very close to town with places to eat and shop. Nice walk around the island on the bay front. There is a 3 car ferry to take you over to the ocean and Fun Zone. Nice restaurant on the bay with a great view. Newport Landing. Our host is the best and it's probably my 5th or 6th time staying there. I come back every year. :)

Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Cathy B.

22 Oct 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

It could use some new bed pillows because the ones available were very badly stained and old. We found cockroaches in the kitchen so a treatment needs to be applied to the unit. Would be helpful to have had additional linens in the bathroom since we were there 4 nights & had to use 3 towels between 2 people. Good location.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene B.

7 Oct 2024

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

Island weekend

Super cute place! Has everything you need and able to walk to great places. Also being from Texas, we loved having the AC unit.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl K.

17 Sept 2024

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

The Charmer was Charming!

We are from the area so we knew we wanted to be on Balboa Island. It was the perfect location! The price was reasonable and it had all the amenities and then some! We really, really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

Great location, walking distance to shops, restaurants and ferry. The unit was upstairs. It was cozy, all the amenities we needed were there. Window AC was ok,it was loud. We kept windows open to let breeze in which meant curtains also had to be open so there was no privacy. The shower in bathroom had a low pressure and the toilet bowl at times didnt flush properly. There was a little note by the toilet bowl handle that said the handle when water is running. It was kind of annoying.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

11 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

curtis W.

11 Aug 2024

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

Vacation with family

The location could not have been any better. We were centrally located on the island as well as close to Newport Beach, where our daughter lives. Our son also had a house on the island for our family get together. It could not have been planned any better logically. Everything Was just as listed in the description.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

3 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful Spot for a Short Getaway

What a wonderful time! Balboa Island is such a charming place. The main street has plenty of restaurants and shopping to keep you well fed and entertained. I particularly enjoyed Ciao Balboa for dinner and Wilma's Patio for breakfast. The pizza at Snipe Island Craft House was very good for lunch. Be sure to take the ferry and explore the Balboa Pier area as well The property was as advertised and very well kept. Check in and check out were very easy and the owner very quick to respond to communication. I look forward to visiting again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

S C.

31 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

25 July 2024

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

Island Vacation

We had a great stay on the Island. Great central location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alycia P.

6 July 2024

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

Family vacation

This is an adorable property. It was filled with comfy sheets, pillows and blankets which is really important to me. It’s in a beautiful little area of balboa island. My daughter and I slept on the couches so that my mom could take the bed, and we were all comfortable. We were so happy we stayed here and I would recommend to anyone!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

23 June 2024

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

Girls trip

I wanted a place that was walkable for my 7 yr old niece & myself. We wanted to be close to the beach & also less than a 30 minute Uber to Disney land. This little spot was perfect :)

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian I.

30 May 2024

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

2nd stay and loved it even more!

This was our 2nd time staying here and it was just as good if not better than the 1st time. The location is great! We were there for Memorial weekend so it was a little busy but if you are good with walking parking isnt a big deal. Place is clean, host is awesome and super close to main strip on Balboa. This place is perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanora K.

1 May 2024

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

Perfect getaway

This property was even cuter than the pictures! Peaceful and quiet, full kitchen, working fireplace and lots of natural light. Only note is that the mattress and pillows were very soft. We will 100% be returning

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen C.

16 Apr 2024

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

Returning home

The apartment has everything you could want. I could move there. The host Cheryl was very accommodating and communicated well. I will be back

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Bret J.

6 Apr 2024

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

Balboa lovers

Cozy and convenient loft, had everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Bate

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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About this property