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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Balboa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Newport Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

Balboa Peninsula stay.At this Balboa Peninsula apartment, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Mother’s Beach and Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Also, Balboa Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Newport Pier is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Newport Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Balboa Pier - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hoag Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Fashion Island - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stag Bar + Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Baja Sharkeez - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blackies by the Sea - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Newport Coffee Company - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!

Balboa Escape is located mid peninsula and half a block to either the Beach or the Bay. It is a short walk to the Balboa Ferry, Catalina Flyer and many great restaurants. The closest bike rentals are only 2 blocks away. This apartment has just been updated with new fully equipped kitchen, cabinets, granite countertops, appliances, windows, AC and flooring. Beach Towels are provided. It is light and airy with lots of windows. This is a 2nd floor apartment and the largest in this 4 apartment building. It has a comfy queen size captains bed in the bedroom with storage underneath and a chest of drawers and a closet. The living room has a pull out queen sofa sleeper and there is a chest for storage and closet in the living room as well. New Smart TV with cable and free WiFi. There is one garage parking space for a subcompact car. There are Beach chairs and boogie boards in the garage. The coin op laundry is located in the garage. There is a shared patio with table and chairs and a Weber gas grill. This is a perfect location for a relaxing stay at the beach. No animals are allowed on property due to allergies. One flight of stairs must be climbed to Access this apartment. SLP13796

Property manager

Dennis and Janet Owners / Jeff Myers Property Manager

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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

  • Property does not allow children

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No bookings for more than 28 days Quite hours from 8pm to 10am strictly enforced Renter responsible for any city fines for violating noise ordanances

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number SLP13796

Property is also known as

Steps to Beach Bay With Garage Parking Air Conditioning!

Frequently asked questions

How close is Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! to the airport?

This apartment is 8.9 mi (13-min drive) away from the John Wayne Airport (SNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! to the beach?

This apartment is a short 1-minute walk from Mother’s Beach and 1-minute walk from Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! to downtown Newport Beach?

This apartment is 1.1 mi away from Newport Beach.

Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

very nice

Great location, nice ocean breeze and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue K., Louisville, US

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to beach. Lovely clean apartment with garage

The apartment was great! Very comfortable and clean. Close to the beach. Garage access worked well. Small garage so small car a must. The apartment had everything we needed. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odette N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great place for a beach getaway

Very clean tidy property with all the amenities you could need. A very short walk to the beach and the boardwalk. We hired bikes and were able to bike to Huntington and Sunset Beaches. Communication with the owner was excellent. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little apartment

Nice 2nd floor apartment, windows with breeze and good light. Must be able to climb some stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Meghan MS, MBA M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Janet was great and the place was lovely. The only reason for 4/5 was a mix up on heck out times. The check out time in the confirmation email had a typo as 10:59pm, but it was supposed to be 10:59am. We had planned to leave our luggage for the afternoon, but it wasn't a big deal to get out earlier for the next tenants. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

As adertized

Great place with easy check in and fantastic location. I am frequent user of ABB and the absolute best recommendation I can give is that I would book again with this host.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Celebration

Great location and well equipped!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home base for stay on the Balboa Peninsula

This is my second stay at the property and first time in Apartment D. If you don’t like stairs and are looking for an ocean view, it won’t be the right spot for you. However, if you are like me and want a comfortable and clean home base to return to after daily outings, it is perfect. This one-bedroom apartment is nicely decorated and the sofa area is comfy and spacious, the bed is very comfortable, and the kitchen is well equipped with whatever you may need. There were lots of back up towels, including beach towels. The garage parking is very small so I recommend parking on the street. My stay was in October so there was no problem finding a space very near the apartment. The beach is right across the street and the apartment is perfectly located for walking to either the Newport Pier or to the Balboa Pier and Fun Zone. Approx. 3/4 mi-1 mi. There are lots of good places to eat, plenty of bakeries and bars. Overall a great stay and I will definitely look to stay here again next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela G.

Pay for Parking

We selected this property because of the centralized location to events we were attending during our stay. We were unaware of the pay for parking on the streets in the neighborhood between the hours of 8am to 6pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Balboa

The location was just has shown ~ very clean and Janet was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

This place is great. Can’t beat the location, just 2 short blocks to the beach boardwalk. There is so much natural light and really cute California decor. The place is really comfy, great bed and couches. And the kitchen was stocked with everything needed to do some good cooking. Definitely note that the garage is for a small car only…I had a crossover and couldn’t fit. Street parking is easy enough to come by during the week but was difficult on the weekend. That is the only draw back but is the case for most places in this area. Will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Out all day great neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mid week get away

Fun stay in great location. Clean and bright. Comfy bed and it was nice to have the garage for parking bikes. Great coffee shop and market nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Casey O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice visit. Too bad it rained.

It was a good visit. The unit fits the budget and had everything we needed in the right location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great One Bedroom!

Very nice upstairs unit, super clean, well-stocked, great kitchen, and friendly & attentive hosts. The location is about a mile south of the Baloba pier and is steps away from both the ocean and the harbor. Second story unit had beautiful lighting and views of the harbor. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

Perfect little vacay for us! We were within walking distance to all things fun and beautiful. Place had on hand all we needed for comfort and fun. Thank You! 10/10 recommend 🌟
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomi V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Aamazing location and fantastic apartment

The location is awesome - walking distance to the beach and other Balboa spots, including restaurants and coffee shops. The apartment was fully equipped with anything one would need during a holiday visit. The stairs are a bit steep, but other than that, it's perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

This place was nice and tidy. The steps up are a bit steep, but it wasn’t bad for us in our 30s. You definitely need to have a tiny car to be able to park in the garage, parking in the nearby neighborhood was way to find every night, for us. Communication with the host was timely as well :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rich F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great value for location!

Place is really cute, well maintained and property managers were very nice and responsive. The location is fantastic as its close to everything. The only things to really note is the garage is very small which isn't the end of the world because we just kept our rental bikes in there and parked car on street and the bathroom is really small. Would absolutely stay here again though.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Mr

Excellent except for parking
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Newport Beach Rental on the Balboa Peninsula

My wife and I had a wonderful stay in this Newport rental unit. The place was clean and nicely updated. The location is so convenient and within easy walking distance from the Newport Pier on the ocean side and the Balboa Fun Zone on the bay side. The bathroom is on the smaller side but not a big deal and the garage is very small as stated, but we had no problem finding parking on the street. Thanks for sharing your home with us, Dennis and Janet.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

California dreaming

Clean and well organized property management. The one issue we had was there are very bright lights on that shine into the bedroom window at night. A proper set of drapes should be installed to block this glaring light at night.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Property was great. The only recommendation is the floors could be mopped.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick & Dacia C., Minden, Nevada

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location, Clean, Comfortable

We really enjoyed our stay here. The unit is conveniently located to Newport Beach. Parking is fairly easy. The bed is comfortable and there are lots of linens and towels. The kitchen is well-equipped (appreciated the starter pack of coffee/creamer). We made good use of the beach chairs & towels. The only minor complaint would be regarding the sleeper sofa; it’s quite uncomfortable and rickety. I’d say the unit is better for 2 people. Overall a great little place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023