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Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean

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Pool
Terrace/patio
Aerial view
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

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

Balboa Island Escape Easy Access Bay Ocean House
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Cozy With Easy Access To Ocean
Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay Ocean
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About the area

Map
Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Pelican Hill Golf Course - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬11 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.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Balboa Island, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Pier. Balboa Beach and The Wedge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Cozy Condo With Easy Access to Bay & Ocean Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Us!
We were a party of three. Great to have two full baths. One on each floor. Nice, well supplied kitchen with coffee filters, soap, etc. Having a garage space is a great plus. Beach chairs and beach towels were an additional benefit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy place to stay.
Cute place with everything we needed. Great to have a parking space in a garage. Close to the ferry with easy access to the peninsula.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

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

8/10 Good

Jeanette F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great affordable place on Balboa.
Great place to stay for an affordable option at an expensive destination. A bit older but clean and comfortable. Plenty of towels and beds were quite comfortable. Kit he was well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

susan l.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Suffers from lack of maintenance and cleaning
TThe property is the perfect location. The property managers The property manager and owner were responsive when I told them they failed to give me the door code. Here's a list of things we found when we accessed the condo: Several window screens were missing; Several screens were torn; Several light bulbs were burned out; The rear sliding door did not work and the screen was broken; The beige carpet on the stairs was filthy and black where people walk; We had to clean the greasy hand stains and dirt off of the stair rail before we used it; The furniture was worn and on one chair the bottom padding was deteriorated making the chair unusable. In general it looked like the condo has been repeatedly rented without performing normal maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Our family loved this location close to the ferry on Balboa Island. With access to a washer/dryer AND PARKING, you can't beat it for the price!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Agate condo
Great location. The owner (Robin) is quick to respond to questions or concerns.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., Denver, Colorado

Great Value Close to Ferry
We visit Balboa Island often as we love the island vibe. Robin and Bill made this a memorable time as they are very easy to work with and always accessible. The unit is one block from the ferry on the south bay making a picturesque walk to the town. The unit is as advertised, clean, and fully furnished. The off-street parking is a strong plus for Balboa Island. Balboa rentals can be quite pricey but this is a good value for two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ron S., Lake Oswego, OR

GREAT LOCATION NEAR BALBOA FERRY, EXCELLENT VALUE
Located about two minutes walk to the ferry, this spotless two level place has many features that make it comfortable for a stay of any length. Well appointed with everything from a fully supplied kitchen to having sleeping arrangements for several people. One of the most important items is a garage which eliminates the hassle and uncertainty of finding parking on the street. A new french restaurant has just opened nearby. Also, the owners are responsive to questions and do their best to help their guests. We would stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

CJ W.

Awesome for the family
We were very impressed with the house and the location. All 5 of our children had a blast, they loved taking the ferry over to the beach on their own. The house is just 6 or so housed away from the ferry on the same road. There are beach toys (Frisbee, Football, buckets, shovels, lots of little kids toys) and chairs already there for the kids/ adults and a little cart to tow them/ carry them to the beach. The washer and dryer are very convenient as well. They also have beach towels and a beach umbrella. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the cooking pans, dishes, soap and dish towels. Satellite tv in the main bedroom and family room. The only toy we will bring from home when we do it again is a boogie board for the kids. We loved our stay and the owner (Robin) was a joy to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2017