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Balboa Island Guest House

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Dining
Dining
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 666.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Balboa Island Guest House

Two story Guest house has 1 queen bed in the combination living room/bedroom, a walk through area with built in bunk beds, bathroom with a shower, 32' Smart TV with DVD player and stereo, and a gas fireplace upstairs. Downstairs is the kitchen/wet bar/dining area with a fold out queen sofa bed, 19' Flat screen TV with DVD, gas fireplace and another bathroom with a shower on the lower level.
NOTE: There is no washer/dryer on site but laundromat is on the next block.
STLP# 10874

Property manager

Penny Darling

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number SLP10874

About the area

Newport Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach. Newport Pier and Pelican Hill Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bren Events Center or Festival Amphitheatre. Jet skiing, sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Balboa Beach - 8 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 12 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 21 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Balboa Island Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Balboa Island Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Balboa Island Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balboa Island Guest House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Balboa Island Guest House 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 Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Great Getaway!

This was a great vacation spot for my husband and myself! We decided next time we will bring a couple of our grandkids!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti F.

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

Great location!

Good vibe. Easy access to all good things.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

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

Great house on the Island

We enjoyed our stay at Penny’s house. Great location close to the ferry. The house was clean and pool was beautiful! Can’t wait to go back! Thank you Penny.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom D., Mapleton, Utah

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

Great place to stay

We love this place. It has a great island beach getaway feel, and is a half a block from the balboa island ferry. It is always a bonus to have a very nice pool to swim in, and Penny is wonderful to work with. We'll be coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

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

Great spot on the island!

We had so much fun for our vacation on Balboa Island! We enjoyed the pool. The beach house is nice and close to all of the fun things to do!! Penny is a wonderful host and she was very attentive to our needs! Looking forward to next time!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G., SAN bernardino

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

Great vacation ever!

Host, Penny, very pleasant, had all the beach gear available including paddle boarding in the bay! The pool was so huge along with the pool slide, sometimes kids wanted to just swim in the pool rather then go to the beach, lol ! Thank you Penny, see you next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Je'Nelle L.

Very clean, but smaller than expected with no privacy

The home was very clean, but extremely small. The pictures were a bit deceiving. It says there's 1 bedroom, but truly the entire upstairs is the living room (the TV is up there) and the queen bed is right tin the middle of that room, with no doors to close, so whoever is sleeping in the bunk beds is walking through your "bedroom" to get to their space. The downstairs has the kitchen and pullout couch. When the couch is open you can't even move down there bc the table blocks the stairs and the couch blocks the stove. The pool was fun, and we knew it was shared, but we just assumed it was shared with another rental, not the owners. We felt like we were being watched the whole time, as it was a little strange for us to be vacationing is someones backyard. The family smokes a lot, so we could not enjoy sitting outdoors like we would have liked, as we could not handle the smoke and felt trapped inside the house whenever we were home. If you don't mind being in someones backyard and sleeping on top of each other, then it's a great spot. the location was amazing, and we're some what used to staying in tight quarters when we all get together (our two families that went) but we just expected something quite different.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn N.

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

Friendly, sunny, beautiful week at the beach

Penny and Bill Darling were welcoming on their pool deck surrounded by beautiful plumaria trees. The bed in the large sunny bedroom/sitting room was better than my own bed at home and the big shower was wonderful. The kitchen has a great refrigerator and a hot plate, but for those considering the rental, note that the limited counter space would not easily accommodate preparing large meals, if that were desired. All in all a great experience. Thank you for a super week in Balboa.

About the host

Hosted by Penny Darling

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Languages:

English
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