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Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fashion Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Newport Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

Balboa Island stay.Within half a mile (1 km) of this Balboa Island vacation home, you'll find Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and Balboa Fun Zone. Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Pier - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Balboa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Newport Dune - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Newport Pier - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 21 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬10 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.

Quintessential Balboa Island Gem

Quintessential Balboa Island 3 Bed, 2 Bath beach house centrally located on the island with equal access to Balboa Ferry and historic Marine Avenue. This front home features an open, airy living room with high ceilings and plenty of natural light.

The front Patio is over sized and perfect for family gatherings. Enjoy comfortable outdoor dining with a large patio table and chairs and a gas BBQ. Stepping inside, the kitchen has plenty of counter space for preparing food and extra storage. There is a master bedroom with en-suite bath, two bedrooms with shared bath, and a sleeper sofa in the living room to accommodate extra guests.

For your convenience, there is 1 parking spot and a washer and dryer in the shared garage. This beach house is in prime location on Balboa Island.

Go for a walk around the Island and stroll along historic Marine Avenue. Indulge in one of Balboa Island's famous frozen banana or a Balboa Bar. Explore the area via the ferry to visit the Balboa Village on the Peninsula and take in the views of the Balboa Pier. Rent a bike, jet ski, stand up paddle board, or kayak.

Whale watching, and deep-sea fishing trips are close by with many boats that leave the Balboa Pavilion daily. On Balboa Island you can relax along the pristine beaches, go surfing nearby, check out the FUN ZONE, and grab a bite to eat at one of the many fine restaurants. SLP13450

Property manager

Newport Beach Vacation Properties

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • No pets 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number SLP12980

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Quintessential Balboa Island Gem to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.1 mi (24-min drive) away from the John Wayne Airport (SNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Quintessential Balboa Island Gem have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Quintessential Balboa Island Gem to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.8 mi (13-min drive) from Huntington State Beach and 0.7 mi (9-min drive) from Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Quintessential Balboa Island Gem offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Quintessential Balboa Island Gem?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Quintessential Balboa Island Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Quintessential Balboa Island Gem?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Quintessential Balboa Island Gem have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Quintessential Balboa Island Gem have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Quintessential Balboa Island Gem to downtown Newport Beach?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi away from Newport Beach.

Quintessential Balboa Island Gem Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Being on Balboa is the best. Great location and walkable to all shops and restaurants on the island. House definitely needs some improvements, a little run down. Third bedroom didn’t really feel like a bedroom with how you had to access it, and the second twin bed in there is actually a trundle. We booked sort of late so I was so happy to find something for the holiday! Communication was excellent with the property manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jennifer j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Average home in a great location

We stayed a week at this home and there were some pros and cons. The pros were that it's in a great location, walkable to all the shops and restaurants. There was a great Mexican food restaurant about a 3 minute walk from us and the ferry was really close as well. The house was clean but it was pretty old and run down. The A/C barely worked so it was really warm inside in the afternoon and evening. The garage is tiny and shared with another car so it wasn't an option to park in there but there's plenty of parking in the street. And there is a third bedroom but we couldn't use it because the bed was really small and my kids were too tall. Overall the management was very nice and the house worked out but we would probably opt to rent a different house next time we come into town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the property and host was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location on Balboa Island

Our stay with our family was great at this property- especially the large kitchen and front patio area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dania S.

Balboa Vaca

The size of the home was fine and the location was great
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis R., Monrovia, CA 91016 USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Balboa Island

Coffee cups were cracked, no beach towels, could use another umbrella on front deck for afternoon sun, no instructions for TV remotes.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Walking distance to the ferry. Great front deck. Comfortable beds. Kitchen could use new frying pans and some additional utensils. Overall a nice functional place for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felicity H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

Great house and location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Armen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cozy house

Great clean house near attractions, but there is a tenant upstairs, which was not in description. Also garage has a great deal of items, so unless you have a compact car, you will not fit, therefore must park on street. Also AC not the best and does not cool the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Rene W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location was fantastic to Marine St and the ferry over to Balboa/Newport. House was ckean.

Overall I would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect family house

This place is perfect. Everything a family or even two needs. The location can not be beat!! Walk into town in three minutes. Right on the water. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019