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Lovely Upper unit on Balboa Island

Holiday home with kitchen, near Fashion Island

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Corona del Mar State Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Newport Beach

At this holiday home you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Fashion Island and 0.9 km (0.6 mi) from Newport Harbor Nautical Museum. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features a balcony, a living room and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Balboa Island holiday home include Pelican Hill Golf Course and Crystal Cove State Park.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balboa Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Newport Pier - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 20 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Class of 47 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely Upper unit on Balboa Island

This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, Balboa back unit is perfect for your next family vacation. Located centrally on Balboa Island, just a short walk away from the Ferry and the historic Marine Avenue where you can find quaint boutiques and restaurants.

Upon entering the home, you will walk up a short flight of stairs and be greeted with a spacious living area with a large sectional for cozying up. The living area flows into the updated kitchen and dining area with a table for 4. Just outside the open space living area, you will find a large deck with comfortable seating for the whole family, another table that seats 6-8, a fire pit, and a BBQ.

Back inside the home, you will find the 2 bedrooms and full bathroom down the hall. The bathroom offers a tub/shower combination. The master bedroom has a king bed with a large closet and the guest bedroom has 2 twin beds and a closet as well.

The shared garage is below your unit, where you can find a full sized washer and dryer that is shared with the front unit's guests. Your designated parking spot will be on the left hand side of the garage.

This home is in an ideal location on Balboa Island, walking distance to all the Island has to offer. The bayfront beaches are perfect for families with small children to play, due to the calm waters.

This home is available to book on it's own as just the back unit, or together with the front unit.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number SLP12871

Property is also known as

495

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Lovely Upper unit on Balboa Island?

The closest beach to Lovely Upper unit on Balboa Island is Corona del Mar State Beach (2.2 km).

Does Lovely Upper unit on Balboa Island have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lovely Upper unit on Balboa Island?

No, Lovely Upper unit on Balboa Island does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lovely Upper unit on Balboa Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lovely Upper unit on Balboa Island?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Lovely Upper unit on Balboa Island Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just great. Clean and tidy on arrival. Whenever we had a question, our property manager was very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and great company to rent from.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan L., Los Angeles, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Island Stay

Cozy place with a bright sunny terrace. The kitchen is updated and modern, but the single bathroom could be refreshed. Easy to work with the property manager and check in/out. Great location for walking everywhere on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025