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"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning

"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" (10% Weekly Discount) Beach and Bay are a block away. "GARAGE PARKING" for a "SUB COMPACT Car". "AIR CONDITIONING" Located between Newport and Balboa Piers this mid Century 4 unit building on West Balboa Blvd Is perfect for short walks to either Pier and many fine restaurants, as well as the Balboa Ferry and the Catalina Flyer. This Studio apartment has a new shower with barn door, granite counter tops, stainless appliances with dishwasher. There is a comfy queen size captain's bed with storage underneath and ample closet and drawer space. Side tables are laptop tables to provide a workspace. Amenities include Smart TV, Cable, free Wifi, coin op washer and Dryer, there is a gas BBQ with table and chairs on a shared patio space. Beach chairs are provided and stored in the garage with the laundry. This is a ground floor unit. There is a small bathroom with a small shower. Quite hours are very important. No Animals allowed on property due to allergies. City Short term rental permit SLP 13795

Property manager

Dennis and Janet Owners / Jeff Myers Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 SLP13795

About the neighborhood

Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Beach - 2 min walk
  • Newport Pier - 15 min walk
  • Balboa Pier - 3 min drive
  • Hoag Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Fashion Island - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 25 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mutt Lynch's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Seaside Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Baja Sharkeez - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stag Bar + Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mother’s Beach and Newport Pier. Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach are just steps away.

"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stella L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Cute place to stay. Good anenities for beach fun too.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location with an easy walk to the beach Beach gear in the garage was nice to have available garage only fits small cars... we had a Mazada 3 and barely fits
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
We had a wonderful stay! It was close to everything and across the street from the beach. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tayler M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Amazing time spent here for our honeymoon. Close to the beach and the bike path. Easy access to get to everything. Space was clean and great size for 2 people.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Great for our 5 night stay. The garage was a bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach stay
Great location, right across from beach. Walking distance to many amenities. All the beach essentials in the garage was fantastic. Only constructive criticisms would be sheets have visible stains albeit clean but still.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place!
We had a great vacation and enjoyed our stay. Good location within a nice walk from everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Great value and location. Has everything you need to enjoy the beach and explore the peninsula.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Newport Beach Getaway
Great space for 1-2 people. Unit was very well appointed, very clean, easy walkable location to lots of fun things to do, ocean and bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S., Manzanita,Or

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Property is centrally located and convenient to walk to the beach, bay and many nearby restaurants. Unit was clean and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
Visiting my family and the rental was very close to their home! I could walk back and forth!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time
2nd time staying here. Love the location. Easy to beach and restaurants. Very clean and enjoyable place to stay. Easily one of the better places to stay if parking is an issue no issues finding street parking at any time if you don't use the garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., GREELEY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Relaxing Beach Week
Our stay was perfection! Lovely small cottage/apt, had everything we needed. Comfy bed, fully-stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the patio for our breakfast and coffee. Used the grill and kitchen. Will definitely use this one again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kenna t., Littleton, Co

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute
Such a great location especially over a busy 4th of July weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Spot for a Couple!
We really enjoyed our stay here! The space is fairly small, but it has a great layout; perfect for a couple. The furniture is very nice, the kitchen is well-equipped, and the decorations are pleasant. We loved having a garage spot and easy access to the beaches. The instructions for check-in/check-out were helpful and clear. We will definitely consider this spot again for our next Newport Beach trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Preston P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Balboa Escape Is Fabulous
BalboaEscape is perfectly located , well stocked, meticulously clean and well managed . Thoughtfully there are power strips everywhere !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Peace, Cleanliness all in one bungalow
From the start, there was great communication with the owner. The location and the property represented what was online. We made great memories and enjoyed a little respite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place!
This little spot is gem. Clean, quiet, close to EVERYTHING.Kitchen, great shower and bathroom and ventilation. And it has a small GARAGE to store my fishing gear and kayak! The hosts made it very easy to access with clear instructions on locks, times etc. I will certainly go back. It's perfect for one or two people.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Shelley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location
The location seemed pretty ideal to us. Located between the two piers, the noise is slightly less and not as many of the crowds. The apartment is just as advertised, everything in working order. The bed is amazingly comfortable. We didn’t end up parking in the garage as street parking was available this time of year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Haven In A Perfect Location
Balboa Sea Escape exceeded all my expectations. Every detail was thoughtfully considered and made for a lovely stay. The kitchen was well-stocked, the bed was super comfortable, parking was convenient (the garage is indeed small even for a compact car so I parked there once and then there was easy street parking the rest of the time), and the location was perfect for exploring the area by foot or by car. I was traveling alone and felt completely safe and at ease. Communication with the owners was easy and helpful. It's a beautiful space with a cozy atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat. Five stars!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and lovely apartment
The apartment was very clean and very well equipped. the unit was quite I did not hear any noise from the neighboring units. It met the description on the website. The location was great. A block off the beach and many nights we walked to the Naples Pier for dinner. The location is really nice because you are between the two piers but it is a quiet sweet spot. If you like to walk there is the ocean side and the bayside which are both beautiful. Lovely. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tom N., Woodbury, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location
Horrible experience!
Next door unit kept us up all night, and I mean all night, with exceessive noise and loud music. We left one day early.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Robert F., Phoenix, Az

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed R&R
3 stars on cleanliness because there was broken candy in the dresser, there was.long black hair all over the toilet and shower walls plus tons of sand on the tile. We used a small wash towel for our feet prior to climbing into bed. Cute little condo/apt. Studio. Extremely small shower but it worked freaking amazing. My biggest complaint is the bed. Completely dipped and sagged at the head of the bed. Pillows kind of made up for it. Im a naturally hot bodied person, and love AC, This AC worked ok. Everything was great minus the bed. If we decide to come back to Newport we will choose here again. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little apartment for two - Review of Apt B
Pros * Location, Location, Location - within walking distance to both piers, lots of stores and restaurants, and just across the street from the beach! * Very clean * Comfy bed - slept great! * Nice and very well stocked kitchen - we would have appreciated more than two packets of coffee for a 5-night stay but it held us over until we could buy coffee. * The outdoor patio and table is a nice place to have morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening. * This apartment set back from the street which is nice. Cons * Sound - overall quiet but at night I could hear snoring and coughing from Apt B as well as phone notifications. There is sound from Balboa Blvd as well but it subsides at night. * Figuring out how to get the mini-split heating/cooling system set right (even with the instructions) but we did and were then comfortable. * Sofa isn’t the most comfortable but worked for us. * The description of a very small shower is accurate. It worked for me (5’4”, 130lb) and my husband was alright (5’11”, 185) but if you are a very large person, it will quite cramped. * The interior of the bathroom medicine cabinet could use some attention and the paint is beginning to peel off the bathroom door and walls. I only had one communication with the property manager while we were there and they responded immediately. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome getaway
1240 Balboa is a super nice place to stay while visiting Newport Beach. Great location, clean and well maintained! Simple booking and check in/out procedures
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024