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Breathtaking, unique & highly upgraded lower unit right on the Balboa Boardwalk!

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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
Outdoor dining
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10178 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Breathtaking, unique & highly upgraded lower unit right on the Balboa Boardwalk!

Short Term Lodging Permit: SLP11826

Come and experience a true Balboa gem! This unique and highly upgraded lower vacation unit in a duplex is located right on the Balboa Boardwalk! A gorgeous property and a perfect location that is guaranteed to give you the vacation of a lifetime. With 4 beautifully decorated bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, your family will have sweet slumbers, night after night. And should you have a guest or two, there's plenty of space! Most bedrooms have flat screen smart TV's - (no cable - just smart features) and the entire unit features local photographs of the Balboa community. The layout is spacious yet provides privacy as multi levels lead you to all areas of the unit. If you like to entertain, you'll love to prepare your dishes in the spectacular kitchen and enjoy the meal in the amazing sunken dining room. And on those hot summer days, you can cool down with the AC and on cooler summer nights, sit by the gorgeous fireplace in the living room. And should you have to wash some bathing suits and towels, there is a private laundry area inside the unit. The patio is a beautiful extension of the home with sweeping views and access to the fire pits out on the sand....a Balboa tradition! And the pier, with shopping and dining galore, is just a quick walk away. From the moment you drive up to the property, to the first time you open the front door, you will know this gem of a home was a brilliant choice!

**Beach Access: please note that beach access for both units is through the downstairs front patio. Lower unit guests agree to allow access and keep pass through area clear for upper unit guests.**

General Info:

Minimum Age Requirement: The minimum age to rent this unit is 25 years old and to finalize the reservation a secure guest verification portal must be completed.

**All reservations are subject to owner approval**

Pets: Pets are not permitted on or about the premises. ADA service animals required because of a disability are allowed with advanced notice. ESA's, Emotional Support Animals, are not allowed.

Parking: 2 car parking - This unit provides 2 car tandem parking - one carport and one garage - not shared. (see floor plan for measurements)

Bedding: Blankets, mattress pads, bed spreads, sheets and towels are provided!

Kitchen/Supplies: Our kitchens are supplied with all the basic dishes, utensils and cookware needed for everyday cooking. We also stock some cleaning supplies and dry goods such as paper towels, toilet paper, coffee filters, trash bags, foil, etc. to help you begin your vacation however you may need to purchase additional supplies during your stay. We do not provide certain cooking items including salt, pepper, cooking oil, etc. as well as specialty cookware.

You may want to bring: Laundry detergent, beach chairs/equipment, paper plates/plastic cutlery, extra beach towels, pens and paper, etc.

Jacuzzi Tub: The Jacuzzi tub in master bathroom is not operational.

Property manager

Owner/Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport and a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

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 ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Scuba diving 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1920 sq ft (178 sq m)

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

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
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
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 SLP11826

Property is also known as

110181

About the neighborhood

Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Newport Pier - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Fashion Island - 8 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 23 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Class Of 47 - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Breathtaking, unique & highly upgraded lower unit right on the Balboa Boardwalk! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking, unique & highly upgraded lower unit right on the Balboa Boardwalk!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking, unique & highly upgraded lower unit right on the Balboa Boardwalk!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Breathtaking, unique & highly upgraded lower unit right on the Balboa Boardwalk! located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this beachfront condo building is in the city center, just steps from Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach. Balboa Pier and Balboa Fun Zone are also within 10 minutes.

Breathtaking, unique & highly upgraded lower unit right on the Balboa Boardwalk! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Staycation on the Sand!
My daughters had a 3 day weekend so we planned some beach time. It was important for us to be right on the sand, and that we were! It was easy to bounce between the house, sand, water, firepits, and volleyball courts throughout the day. Parking on site was too tight for my Tesla to fit but there was ample street parking available during the off season and the parking lot is just a few steps away for convenience. We walked to the fun zone and to dinner each night so didn't cook at all but enjoyed spending some quality time together. The place is very large with plenty of room for everyone. Beds were comfortable and the place was clean. It would have been nice to have beach gear, coolers, or bikes provided so I didn't have to lug so much stuff to the house and back for just a long weekend but we made it work!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Newport Family Fun
Great location for our family, near pier, easy walk to good restaurants, well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent and accommodating
Great property. Host super accommodating allowed us a no charge early check due to our travel plans changing. Would definitely recommend and would stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip brought up great memories of our trips back in the 60s and 70s as a family to Balboa Isl
Spending time with family was great, but Location was phenomenal to appreciate everything. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Balboa Family vacation 2023
We had our two sons and their families join us for a family reunion. There were ten of us from 65 to 6 and we never felt cramped or on top of each other. Great location! Twenty more family members were down the boardwalk so it was perfect. Walking distance to restaurants, shops and Fun Zone. The house was big enough and clean and well equipped. All of the TVs and appliances worked, even the fireplace. Mattresses not very comfortable but that is to be expected. I loved this beach house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W., Peoria USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property Management Company
We came into town for a memorial. The management company from day one were amazing. We had one tiny issue and although I said it wasn’t urgent they were there within a few hours to fix it. The location was perfect and the accommodations were great. There was enough of everything for our stay. We so appreciate how amazing they were. They were five star all across the board!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry E R.

Liked: Cleanliness
408A
Nice property as marketed. Adequate everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation spot
Our family of 9 rented this for a week and we enjoyed every minute! The house had plenty of beds and space for our large family. We loved having a washer and dryer in the unit and AC. Both unique to other vacation rentals we've had in the past in the area. They provided plenty of towels, beach towels, hand soap and toilet paper. Some things to note: the silverware is limited (literally 10 forks). The kitchen is well supplied to cook most meals. There is PLENTY of salt and pepper in the unit, but no other spices. As I noted above, they provide hand towels and bath towels, but no wash cloths. The parking situation is tight. We struggled parking our 2021 Ford Explorer in the tandem space. We made it work, but it takes patience and time. Overall, we loved this place and we would rent it again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach vacation
Great location. Very family friendly. We liked this place but would recommend if you bring babies under 2.. bring a baby gate for the stairs. Property management company was great. We only had one slight issue and it was handled within a few hours. Only one down side… NO full length mirrors in the entire house! Very strange! Other than that we enjoyed our vacay:-)
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2022
We had the best time it was so nice being right on the board walk so close to beach, shopping and the pier. Weather was perfect would definitely go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great location and property management was great to work with. Would recommend this company for future stays. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris W., Wichita, KS

Liked: Cleanliness
A++ Location
Clean property, responsive professional property management, all the necessities are included at this house. In my opinion, this probably the best location in Balboa - right on the beach and very close to the municipal parking lot for the pier.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

Nice beach house
Overall a very nice beach house. Very clean. Needs more kitchen supplies such as silverware and larger cooking pots and pans. We had 9 people and there was not enough silverware for everyone to have a place setting. Cooking was a challenge due to the small size of the pots and pans Great location to shopping and restaurants. No games at the house so must bring your own. Plenty of bath towels and beach towels provided. Dish soap provided. Hand soap provided in all bathrooms greatly appreciated. Coffee pot and keurig provided. Our family enjoyed our stay and would stay again sometime in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, beach rental for family of 10
This property was as advertised with enough beds for a family of 10. Check in was easy and contactless. The rental was very clean and stocked as indicated. The kitchen had all appliances: blender, toaster, Keurig and coffee maker. There were minimal spices. All linens were clean and easily found — note there were no extras. Location was on the bike path within a block of Balboa Pier. Due to location, parking can be challenging. The tandem spots were tight so there was no garage storage space for beach toys, bikes etc. Overall, a great family rental with enough indoor space and storage. The walkability was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Balboa Fun
Our extended family of 3 generations stayed at this Balboa Peninsula property. Having lived on the peninsula years ago, we knew the activity level would be high in the summer. The cleanliness, A/C and proximity to fun outweighed one night of loud neighbors. We would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arcy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Syd’s Graduation Trip
We had a fabulous time! Great location with comfortable accommodations. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dee🌺 R., Mesa, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded our expectations!
This beachfront property was perfect for our family! It was a prime lot with volleyball nets and fire pits right out our front door. The walk to the beach was easy and extra public parking was just a short ways away. The rental was much larger than the pictures showed. We had the best vacation!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Mother's Day weekend get away!
We had a blast. This place was amazing! Ocean front and within walking distance to everything. It was super clean and well equiped.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jolene L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront-but short walk to see the ocean
If you are wanting a bustling and busy beachfront property, this is the place for you. However, if you were hoping to sit on the patio and watch the ocean, then you need to look for another place. There is a boardwalk right in front that is continually being utilized. Your view for the ocean will require a short walk over the sandy beach. The property is newly remodeled and very clean. The kitchen is laid out in a easy to use fashion. The living space is well designed for several guests. There is ample bedding for 10 people as listed. There were more than enough towels as well. There is NOT indoor seating for 10 people around the main table to eat, nor are there enough bowls and silverware for that number of guests. The other concern is the front patio door has problems with the lock. This sounds like an ongoing problem that has been addressed before. Finally, the parking is meant for a small to medium sized vehicle. it is very challenging and frustrating to park anything larger due to the size of the alleyway and construction of the garage. If you have a luggage carrier on top, you WILL have to remove it, as it will not clear the space. Overall, I would look for a different location in the future due to the lack of visibility of the ocean from the property and parking issues. I also found the boardwalk too close and busy for someone looking for peace and quiet. Some issues are excusable, but for the cost to rent this property, you want to be sure you will enjoy your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerry J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great bonding time with family
This was four generations together for an amazing weekend. Not sure how many we have left with my grandmother so we try and do.these little getaways when we can.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house on the beach!!!
Amazing house and amazing location! This was our favorite vacation by far and our favorite house we have rented on VRBO. The house was very clean and the owner provided toilet paper, paper towels, nice linens and beach towels. Great communication when I had questions. Responded quickly. I read other comments about the air conditioning so I was worried but the A/C worked perfect! The layout was very nice and the beds were very comfortable. We are planning on renting this house again and again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location!! Location!! Location!!
It was the perfect getaway

10/10 Excellent

Nina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
The location was amazing. We enjoyed playing volleyball, bike riding, and bonfires. The carpet was kind of damp and had a musty smell and the shower in the master leaked water all over the floor, but the house was clean and those were minor inconveniences compared to the wonderful time we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Wonderful house and great location. We had an amazing week. Can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020