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Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean

Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA
  • Popular LocationFashion Island3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBalboa Pier5 min drive
  • Popular LocationCorona del Mar State Beach11 min drive
  • AirportOrange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)20 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 6
1100 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Combined shower/bath

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean

Island Escape is a 2 BR/2 BA, cozy condominium nestled on Newport Beach's renowned Balboa Island. Mere seconds from the Balboa Ferry, this unit makes for a perfect getaway to Southern California's endless summer!

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

Escape to open living spaces complete with full kitchen & outdoor grill for your summer BBQs!

Note: We have a 4 BR/3BA house at the same location (126 Agate) if multiple families want to rent together at the same location. See VRBO listing #70310.

Balboa Island is not only a great vacation destination but also a great base for many Southern California attractions and theme parks.

Island Escape is a 2-story back unit that has 2 bedrooms upstairs with 1 full bathroom and 1 bathroom downstairs which includes a shower. This cheery and bright home is fully furnished and equipped. Ready for a comfortable and worry-free summer beach vacation or winter rental!

The kitchen and open living area have white tile flooring while both upstairs bedrooms are carpeted. The master bedroom is furnished with a queen sized bed and TV of its own, while the bunk room has two twins and one full size. All linens and towels, including beach towels and chairs are provided.

Along the side of the unit, just through the dining room door, is a sitting area with a new propane BBQ. The upstairs also has outside access via a small patio.

Activities & 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 Escape 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.

Ferry costs are as follows:
Adults - $1
Children 5 to 11 – $0.50
Children under 5 – Free
Vehicles (Passengers are Extra)
Car and Driver $2
Motorcycle and Driver $1.50
Bicycle and Rider $1.50
Bicycle and Child $0.75

Property manager

Neil

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
Property Registration Number SLP11024

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay Ocean
Viihtyisä Huoneisto Helpon Pääsyn Bay Ocean
Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean Newport Beach
Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean Private vacation home

About the area

Newport Beach

This holiday home is located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, and is near theme parks. Newport Pier and Huntington Beach Pier 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Orange County Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Bren Events Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 20 min walk
  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min drive
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 26 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cabo Cantina - 5 min drive
  • Newport Landing Restaurant - 20 min walk
  • Bayside Restaurant - 19 min walk
  • Class Of 47 - 20 min walk
  • Balboa Fun Zone Rides - 20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean located?

This family-friendly Newport Beach holiday home is located in Balboa Island, within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach. The Wedge and Balboa Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice 2-Bedroom Near Balboa Ferry
The property is an older secondary unit near the Ferry. Although older, it's nicely appointed and a good place to call home for a stay on the Island. Given that it's not a street-facing unit, it has no views, but there are bay-front benches just down the road for enjoying the view. Having a garage to use made parking a breeze, which can be problematic at times, especially during the summer. Downtown dining and ocean views from the Balboa Pier are an easy walk away. We received check-in information later than stated in the listing (hence the four-stars on property manager communication), but that's a very minor issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Casey

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches. Mold. Mouse holes. Hair in the coffee maker. Hair in the sheets. A ceiling fan that looks like it’s gonna fall on the bed. Throw blankets that have crusty spots on them. Probably never get washed. A lot of stuff is broken. Toilet flush handle. Ceiling fan. Bathroom fan (which is filthy). The ads says if you want luxury to rent another spot in balboa. We weren’t looking for luxury, but we were expecting clean, safe, and functioning. This place is all about the Benjamins baby. Bottom line, would I stay here again? No because I do not want to give these people anymore of my hard earned…. Excessive laundry charge? What is that? All I hear is we don’t wash everything and if you use it and we have to wash it we will charge you for it. This place is Motel6 of balboa short term rentals. And not the motel6 by Disneyland, the motel6 in Santa Ana.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Piper W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
This was a cozy and clean stay that was steps from the Balboa Ferry! The 2 bed/2 bath house perfectly fit a group of 6 of us for a weekend getaway. We didn’t use the shared outdoor space, but that is because the ferry is so close and once you use the ferry the Balboa Beach on the Newport Pennisula is less than a 5 minute walk away. The apartment can get a little warm during the middle of the day in the summer or early fall, but the beach breeze and provided fans helped it cool down nicely at night. We appreciated the extra details of toiletries, beach towels, and optional beach gear in the garage. The kitchen was also adequately stocked for cooking. Parking in the garage was super convenient. The street parking right outside the apartment does have a 3 hour limit on the weekends, but there were neighboring streets less than a 5 minute walk away with plenty of free parking. The apartment is located next to a small market, many different shops and yummy eateries. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We enjoyed our stay here. The place was clean and comfortable and check in was easy. The location was fantastic. Easy walk to the ferry and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
We stated at this property for 3 nights! It was comfortable for us a family of 4. Definitely close to alot of things specially if you crossed on the ferry to Newport! We would definitely stay there again. Only thing we struggle with was parking because our truck didn't fit in the garage with the car of the family in the second property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Linda S., Encino, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
It was fine for 2 people
The place was fine. There were some issues that were resolved.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location, Comfy Place
This place was perfect for the two of us. We could have easily had more.

8/10 Good

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Balboa Fun
Although the property is dated, we had everything we needed for a good stay. The location is good and the beaches were great with easy access. The house was smaller then we anticipated after seeing the photos online. But everything worked out fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020