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Immensely Charming Apartment on Balboa Island

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Interior
Interior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 355.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Newport Beach Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Fashion Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Immensely Charming Apartment on Balboa Island

Beautiful, light-filled Balboa Island apartment available for short-term or monthly stays.

- - PLEASE READ OUR RESERVATION RESTRICTIONS - -

We do not book stays of less than five nights more than 15 days in advance. We are currently booking through August 2025. Minimum stay requirement: two nights.

This one bedroom, one bath apartment is approximately 550 square feet in size and features a second "mini-room" with a built-in twin bed (167" long x 37" wide with built-in twin bed). Wonderfully light and open, it is located just five homes in from South Bayfront and Newport Harbor, and just one block to the island's shops and restaurants. Sophisticated but cozy décor with slip-covered sofa and chairs, natural wood pieces and pretty artwork. Located behind the main house, it has no common, living-space walls with the front house. Upgrades include: beautiful Caeserstone countertops in kitchen and bathroom; all new bathroom with white-tiled shower; outdoor deck with patio furniture and umbrella; private washer and dryer; one queen bed, one twin bed; den with open beamed ceiling. Full kitchen with dishwasher, newer gas range, refrigerator, all small appliances and cookware. Freshly painted white walls; new hardwood laminate floors in bedroom and mini-room; tile everywhere else.

A perfect getaway for a few nights or a week, or for interim housing.

Dear Guests - because of the patio's close proximity with the front house's master bedroom windows, we ask that you not play music or have late-night conversation on the patio.

A few things to note:

- Once you've booked the apartment, we will ask you to send us a copy of each adult's driver's license who will be staying at the property and for you to sign our Short-term Lodging Agreement. These are requirements by the city of Newport Beach.

- For stays longer than one week, we may require a completed rental application and reserve the right to run credit.

- During the summer, we prefer to rent for a minimum of five nights.

- On-site parking is not available. Street parking only.

Supplies Provided: three rolls of toilet paper, one roll of paper towels, beach towels, all lines and bath towels. Basic condiments in kitchen.

City of Newport Beach Lodging Permit #UTOT0562

Property manager

Sharon

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pet fee $75. Because of the close proximity to neighbors on Balboa Island, we accept only quiet pets and may require traveler's insurance.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number SLP13192

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this apartment 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Newport Beach Country Club - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Balboa Pier - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Newport Pier - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 10 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Immensely Charming Apartment on Balboa Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Immensely Charming Apartment on Balboa Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Immensely Charming Apartment on Balboa Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Immensely Charming Apartment on Balboa Island 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 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Last minute
Sharon was helpful, easy to communicate with and very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kerri s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in every way!
Property is adorable, awesome location and the host couldn’t have been more delightful! Thank you so much Sharon for making my mom’s visit so memorable. We both had an amazing time and will definitely be returning! I highly recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Balboa Island Experience
We really enjoyed our Balboa Island experience. The apartment location was excellent and the supplies provided were also good but our main problem was that there was no hot water for a large part of our stay which greatly impacted our experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Who Needs Martha’s Vineyard?
Just a great location to walk from, visit nearby city highlights, rent an electric boat, or relax on the patio. The high ceilings and coffee ready to go were appreciated. Owner is great to work with. We can’t wait to get back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

robin s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Balboa Island experience.
The apartment is a very clean and convenient spot and is quintessentially the Balboa Island feel that I know and love! Sharon is a wonderful host and went out of her way to make our stay all it could be. I highly recommend it. Thank you Sharon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie Nguyen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and convenient
Small little guest suite on top of the garage. Perfect for our small family. We had a 7 month old and wanted it to be convenient and walking distance to the beach and Marine Ave. Irvine Ranch Market was right around the corner for us to get water. The house was stocked with all necessary cookware. Parking available in garage. No AC but fans all over. Would run into the other family staying in the home portion but we didn’t bother each other. We loved it and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
The apartment was clean and comfortable throughout our stay. We felt safe and the convenient location was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Apartment on Balboa Island
My daughter and I had a wonderful stay at this apartment. It was close to downtown, very clean, had everything we needed in the kitchen and plenty of space to relax. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Balboa
The location is perfect in Balboa Island with easy access to the everything on Marine Avenue or the ferry to get across the water. The apartment was perfect size with accommodations for a family of 3. The layout is very open and has a great ocean breeze from all the windows. You can hear the neighbors next door if they talk loud, but it that wasn’t bad. All in all, it was a great location and stay. Sharon responded instantly with trying to help us get parking situated. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Easy process, great value, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bang for your buck!
Ideal location on Marine Ave……Balboa’s Rodeo Drive!…..close to shops and eateries. Very clean & well stocked with all necessities. Beachy charm. Steep stairs to upstairs challenging for octogenarians! Extra twin bed “ cubby” is perfect for a guest. Very welcoming & attentive landlord Sharon. Highly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidy
Great location on Balboa Island, close to beach and town. Owner was communicative and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantabulous!!!!
We are huge Fans of this "immensely charming apartment" in the heart of Balboa Island. We live on the island so our standards were high for our guests that needed more room than our abode had to offer. The place was so nice I think they wanted to stay on their private patios and the lovely sun-lit rooms for solace from the real world. The Host Sharon couldn't have been better for communicating and answering any questions we had. Need more stars all the way around!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koranda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Balboa Island Getaway
We had a great time! Location is wonderful! Sharon was great and the place was very well appointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D., East Wenatchee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and accomodations
Sharon is a wonderful host and the unit is very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location
Perfect location. Cute little apartment above garage. Perfect for a weekend getaway or longer. Has all
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment !
The apartment was perfect for my stay. The bed in The master bedroom is very comfortable. The kitchen has all the amenities you need and the living room area is roomy enough if you have two people . I traveled alone on this trip. It’s a half a block from the shopping area on Balboa island and a half a block from the Bay. Fabulous. I would definitely stay there again..
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol Z., Sanibel, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Balboa Getaway for Two
Great location on Marine Avenue, just steps away from Newport Bay. Perfect walk-up apartment for two. The large open patio off the dining area was great for relaxing and enjoying the cool ocean breeze. Parking space in the garage was convenient, as well as the washer/dryer. Neighborhood is quiet at night, but jets taking off from nearby John Wayne Airport fly over the island and are noisy at times. My husband and I always enjoy staying on Balboa Island. It hold many memories for us of family vacations since the 1950’s.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lynn S., Sedona, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Beach
Everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming stay on Balboa Island
Nice apartment..perfect for 2 plus a little one…second floor walk up so not good for anyone with mobility concerns - apartment patio deck is right next to master of the front house…so we had to really be quiet when talking out there…kitchen very well equipped…perfect location on the island….overall great stay! Would stay again…
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location!
Father & teen son LOVED their stay. While finding the unit was a bit confusing in the dark, they very much enjoyed their visit. Location and island was perfect! Sharon was very attentive and easy to work with. Will recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay on Balboa
This was a perfect place for our friends who were visiting from France. They loved staying near the shops and restaurants and the small-town feel that Balboa Island provides. The unit was delightful and comfortable. Sharon did a fantastic job of making sure that everything was in place - and followed up during the stay. We will definitely look for this unit next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great ambience
Good location and everything walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve T., Knoxville TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful apartment, great location
Our visit on Balboa Island could not have been better. Sharon was a wonderful host, making us feel welcome on arrival. The apartment is perfect for a couple, very private and has everything you would need. The location was best on the island, right up the street from all the shops and restaurants but far enough away to be quiet. Parking was easy too. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Great location. Very clean. Owner good communication.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

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