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4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates

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TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Balboa Island, CA
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

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At this holiday home you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and Balboa Fun Zone. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony. .Home features a TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. An iron/ironing board and a phone are also available. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Balboa Island holiday home include Fashion Island and University of California, Irvine.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Newport Harbor Nautical Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Balboa Pier - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Balboa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬11 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.

4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates

Island Retreat is a 4 BR/3 BA, cozy condominium nestled on Newport Beach's renowned Balboa Island with NEW AIR CONDITIONING. Mere seconds from the Balboa Ferry, this unit makes for a perfect getaway to Southern California's endless summer!

Enjoy walking to Balboa Island's restaurants, cafes, and bayside beaches, with the main Peninsula beaches only 15 minutes away via the ferry.

Ready for relaxation, with open living spaces, a full kitchen, and patio with BBQ - ask about our attached unit for groups 10+!

Balboa Island is not only a great vacation destination but is also an excellent base for Southern California's many other attractions and theme parks!

Island Retreat is a 2-story front unit that has 1 bedroom downstairs with an attached bathroom, and 3 more bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms upstairs. This immaculate, cheery and bright home is fully furnished and equipped. Ready for a comfortable and worry-free summer beach vacation or winter rental!

Activities and Attractions:

Our property is located less than one block from the beautiful Balboa Bay, boardwalk, and the Balboa Ferry that gives access to the Peninsula beaches and Pacific Ocean. The ferry is a lovely 5 minute ride directly to the Balboa Fun Zone (with arcades, rides, and snacks), the Balboa Pier, shopping and restaurants, boating and fishing excursions (including transport to nearby Catalina Island), and bike/water sport rentals.

Agate is the only street on the island with a children's climbing gym and basketball court. On the island itself, Marine Avenue boasts fine restaurants and boutique shops that are only 2 miles away from even more fine dining, shopping, and movie theaters at Newport's famous outdoor mall, Fashion Island.

For those interested in seeing more of the Orange County coastline, Laguna Beach lies only 7 miles further down the Pacific Coast Highway. Originally an artist's colony, Laguna hosts the Pageant of the Masters and Sawdust Festival in the summer, art galleries, and fine dining and shopping along with wonderful beaches with tide pools.

Island Retreat is within 30 minutes of Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm and an hour or so from Universal Studios, Hollywood, San Diego Zoo and Sea World. The Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA) Airport is only 10 minutes away and the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 45 minutes away.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights

Please turn off AC/heating

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 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 and a deadlock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number SLP11024

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates?

The closest beach to 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates is Huntington Beach Beaches (11.5 km).

Does 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates have a pool?

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

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates?

No, 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates?

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

Are pets allowed at 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates?

No, pets are not allowed.

4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne H., sur

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved our stay! The home was perfect for our large group! It was clean and as described. Had everything we needed! The location is perfect! You are close to the ferry and a minutes walk from the water. We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a lovely stay in Newport Beach on Balboa Island. The home was comfortable, welcoming, and in a perfect location close to the ferry, which made exploring so easy and enjoyable. Our host was also very communicative and helpful throughout our stay, which made everything feel smooth and stress-free. We’d happily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Nathaniel D., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was accurately described and pictured in the listing. The AC did not work great and was reported to the host who was responsive to our request but wasn’t able to get someone out during our stay to fix it. The house had everything we needed, was spacious and in a great location! This home is near all of the local attractions; with easy walking access, on the street that the ferry picks up from but it was very quiet at night. Having the garage space to park was helpful. As a bonus there is beach gear to use. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location! The unit is perfectly situated. The garage parking space was a real plus. It slept 8 of us
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulina C.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the best time! Location was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norissa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location to stay at and also close to the ferry . My family enjoyed there stay and we will back again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ngoc d.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicol B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean

Great place very clean. The bed was slightly uncomfortable, but overall a great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janka D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Balboa island getaway

Location was perfect. Place needs a handyman to fix few small things (like bathroom towel holders that are broken, loose shower faucet etc) but nothing major and a bit of love. Overall the location, size, comfort, easy access, parking, management response and price were great. We would definitely go back if we stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for a family vacation

We had a great time staying here. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean. The parking was a little tight but that’s California beach area not the property fault. A nice bonus was beach towels and toys there to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vuong T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House

Welcoming and beautiful home. Place was clean. Had so much fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Balboa get away!

Great location! Close to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

j s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

Great location and nice house.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracy B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

No parking for trucks and trailers.

I had reserved this home to stay for a nearby project we were completing. On arrival the street was narrow, and there was no place for us to park the truck and trailer. Then asked the host for a refund. They could not give me one and mention that I had to do it myself. Well, I did I tried to cancel the And the system would not let me cancel. We could not stay at this location due to parking with the truck and trailer that we had so we had to pay to stay somewhere else and pay for that reservation as well. I also own Vrbo vacation rentals this has happened in the past to some of my clients or customers and I always refund them their money if there’s any type of a problem. I think owner is more worried about the money in their pocket than to do what is right for their customers
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend in Balboa

This was an incredible property for a weekend stay in Balboa. Location less than a minute walk from the ferry made it very easy to get around. Very spacious property with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, making it a great choice for large groups. The property manager was very responsive and kind. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Olivia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Island

Cute area. The house was a little worse for the ware (showers not working, broken small appliances, patched holes in the wall) but that makes sense after what I’m sure was a busy summer season. It was good for what we needed- a place to crash for two nights. I don’t think we would have tolerated a longer stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret F.

Liked: Cleanliness

3 day vacation

Great location. No outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Balboa

Always love the charm of staying on the island
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Nice property for the price. Great access to the ferry over to the peninsula, and a short walk to the shops of Balboa Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., GILBERT

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Girls trip for 5. Location was great, close to ferry and short walk to shopping and dining. Ended up driving a Tahoe and there was available street parking, the garage would have been too tight. We parked the car and left it for the weekend just using the ferry and walking everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staycation

Enjoyed a visit to Balboa last year and did it again this year. Kids, 15 and 12, know the island and Newport well. Close to the ferry, a garage space and AC. Host was responsive and very accommodating. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024