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Ideally located charmer on Balboa Island

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Cozy outdoor patio complete with a gas BBQ and patio furniture
Front Patio
Inside of the cottage has been maintained in it’s original Balboa
Living room features a high-vaulted ceiling & a wood-burning fir
Living room with 2 cozy couches

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 584.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Fashion Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Newport Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Ideally located charmer on Balboa Island

This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Balboa Island front cottage is conveniently located in walking distance to the charming shops and cafe’s on Marine Ave., as well as the historic Balboa Island Ferry that takes both cars and pedestrians on a 5 minute ride to Balboa Peninsula and the Pacific Ocean beaches. There, the kids can play at the Fun Zone arcade, ride the Ferris wheel, you all can charter a boat to Catalina Island, go deep sea fishing, para-sailing, jet skiing, stroll the boardwalk, rent bikes, surf, or just treat yourself to a Ruby's shake at the end of the pier. The recreation opportunities are endless!

The front of this rustic cottage features an cozy outdoor patio complete with a gas BBQ and patio furniture where you can prepare your favorite outdoor meals, have a glass of wine, and meet other friendly vacationers to the island as they stroll on by. The inside of this cottage has purposely been maintained in it’s original Balboa Island vintage style featuring a high-vaulted ceiling in the living room outlined with traditional wood planks, there is wood flooring throughout the cottage, a wood-burning fireplace, and two cozy sofas.

The kitchen has all the conveniences of home including a refrigerator, freezer, oven, stove, microwave, double stainless steel sink, and fully stocked with all the cookware and place settings you will need. All that’s left for you to purchase is your groceries at the local market on the island or Pavilions grocery store nearby. Adjacent to the kitchen and living room, is a separate dining area with a rectangular wooden table that seats six people very comfortably. The master bedroom is very spacious with it’s own master bath (en-suite) / shower, plenty of closet space, and a flat-screen TV.

There is WiFi internet service throughout the cottage that extends to the outside patio. The first guest bedroom features a queen-sized bed, also has plenty of closet space, and a flat-screen TV. The 3rd bedroom features a twin day bed(suitable for a child or small adult only) and a small desk should you have any work you need to get done while you’re on vacation. All linens and towels are included.. We hope to see you soon! SLP11864

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Newport Beach Vacation Properties
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 SLP11864

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks. Newport Pier and Pelican Hill Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity 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 happening at Bren Events Center or Festival Amphitheatre. With windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Balboa Beach - 9 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 10 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 20 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideally located charmer on Balboa Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideally located charmer on Balboa Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideally located charmer on Balboa Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideally located charmer on Balboa Island located?

Located in Balboa Island, this holiday home 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).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tami P.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The home was super cute and perfect for our stay. It was spotlessly clean and the offer to have groceries pre-delivered was fantastic! Only complaint is the check in process and "house rules" are not located within VRBO. They will send you an email under a name I did not recognize with instructions on how to log in to their portal. It took me at least 2 hours to figure out how to enter the home. If the email just would have mentioned VRBO in the title, it would have been so much easier.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Family vacation

Fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

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

July Vacation 2022

This location was perfect for our family! Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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4/10 Poor

joan l.

201 Ruby Ave Balboa Island

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Staying on Balboa Island is a treat. The house I stayed in wasn’t. It’s extremely old(1927)& hasn’t been kept up. It needs a coat of paint, windows washed, new carpeting & some TLC. Mold was growing in one the bedroom closets.Perfect location for walking, close to the boardwalk & Marine Ave. And there’s parking space for 1 car which is great. It’s very hard to find parking especially on the weekends.Another reason I wouldn’t rent this house again... is there’s an attachment that is rented out. It’s upstairs & the people that live there are quite noisy with music thumping over the master bedroom. My son- in- law at 10:30pm had to tell them to shut it down. Also arguing into the night isn’t conducive to a restful night. The walls are thin so every sound is heard.Vicki at the property rental company couldn’t have been nicer & I’ll use their company again but be more selective about where I stay. No one wants their vacation ruined because of neighbors. I’ve stayed on the island before & never had a problem. Ask a lot of questions before sign up...
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10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

201 Ruby

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: we had a great experience at 201 Ruby

4/10 Poor

Corby M., Lafayette

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Musty

From the moment we opened the door we were overwhelmed by the stench of musty/moldy, just plain old. While the pictures were 100% accurate, a little tired looking, I though I could do the old school cozy cabin feel. The reviews were not bad and NOBODY mentioned the odor. Well, if smells bother you, this is not the cottage for you. Hopefully I will save some folks from the experience we had. I cannot say enough great things about the property management company. Peter was kind, understanding, responsive, and helpful. He came up with a solution to save our vacation. In the end, with a little inconvenience, our vacation was made better by this property management team. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Denis S.

nice stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: we had a very good time and enjoyed ourselves. I had to kill a cockroach in the second bathroom. need to address bug problem. also there should be a chopping board in the kitchen. direct TV sucks.
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6/10 Okay

Maryanne W.

Long Weekend on Balboa

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a charming historic cottage on the island, perfect for small family or people planning to be on the go. Written communication was great leading up to our stay, but when we ran into access problems no one returned our calls. We left messages on the "emergency" line and never received a return call. Our entire stay of 5 days!!! We will not rent with this group again.

6/10 Okay

michael c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

201 ruby

mostly as advertised but facility was a bit "tired." Oven failed to work, 3rd bedroom was just a "day bed" not single bed as the ads suggested (a bit small for a full size adult.). Lighting was poor, low watts, resulting in dark areas. Baths were fine but 2nd bath was only accessible thru one of bedrooms. Patio facing east was a plus. Also a plus side, the garage was ample in size.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Andrew A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Visit

Location is great. Place is a bit tired and the kitchen organization is lacking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sherry M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

House looks great in pictures

Absolutely filthy dirty. Needs a lot of maintenance, cleaning, new furniture and so much more. House looks nice in pictures, not in person.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

201 Ruby

Good except for TV service. Not enough channels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Julie N., Pleasanton, CA

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

Overall Good Location

While this property met our needs and was very clean (something very important during a pandemic), it was basic. The bed in the smaller bedroom is short and our daughter had a tough time sleeping on it. It would be good for a small child, but it was a little small for our 17 year old. The television channels were pretty much standard cable, not even ESPN...which killed my football loving husband during bowl season. The kitchen was functional, but I had a hard time finding things. The whole place was dark. Even though the pilot light on the heater was out when we arrived, the property manager coordinated someone to fix it one day and then inspect it the next. The property manager handled the issue professionally and communicated the work times clearly.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent

cherie t.

Best kept Secret on the Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute cabin with everything you need! I wanted a quiet place to recharge and this place hit the Mark. Adorable character and AWESOME fireplace!!!! I loved it! Ruby house will definitely be a tradition every year. Plenty of space and the garage is very clean and convenient. Close to EVERYTHING even a market near by and the home sits in a great location!
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10/10 Excellent

David M.

Beautiful Bungalow

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at the Ruby bungalow was fantastic. We stayed during a holiday and we were especially happy with how well the kitchen was equipped. During the week we were there the property management dropped off even more items for our use as it was a holiday week. Having plenty of space for our family was wonderful. The place was clean and well maintained. Instructions and communication from the management company was excellent and much appreciated. We will be booking this home again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Good Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good location.
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10/10 Excellent

Awesome weekend getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was very clean, the beds were extremely comfortable, it had a great location near the marina and downtown. My family really enjoyed our stay there! We will definitely be back.
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8/10 Good

Marvin F.

201 Ruby Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed staying at this well-located, comfortable property. It's a short walk to the boardwalk which encircles Balboa Island and also a short walk to Marine Avenue where most of the island's stores and restaurants are located.
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10/10 Excellent

David C.

4th of July 2019

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very enjoyable
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8/10 Good

Great family time!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved this small cottage located on Balboa Island! Close to the water where we paddle boarded and shops. We enjoyed biking and dining at the restaurants and just walking the boardwalk. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect for a retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a lovely stay at this cozy cottage. Rented for a joint family vacation and company retreat and it worked perfectly on both fronts. Would definitely return.
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6/10 Okay

Kimberly S., Beaumont CA

Birthday Celebration

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We celebrated my husband's 70th birthday on Balboa. Sitting outside enjoying morning coffee, and wine at night was enjoyable. The cottage was in a perfect location to walk anywhere; stores, restaurants, beach. TV, basic cable and apps, did not work in all locations; i.e. living room. Feeling the breeze and having all the windows open was enjoyable. Just an FYI,the cottage is in the direct take-off flight path of John Wayne Airport. You do hear the jets constantly during the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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8/10 Good

Classic Balboa Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I spent a lot of time on Balboa as a kid so it was great to be on the island again in this fabulous classic cottage, it brought me right back to those wonderful times.
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10/10 Excellent

FABULOUS

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was perfect. Loved the cottage. Every thing was clean, well equipped, easy to get anywhere up and down the coast and to the Balboa ferry. Sweet. Staff so helpful, any time I emailed, I received a timely response. Loved it all!

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