"This beach bungalow was so perfect, and we hope to return soon. The kitchen was the most well-equipped I’ve seen with a Kitchenaid mixer, a salad spinner, real knives. Jill made it feel like we were w..."
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About this house rental
Balboa Island is an absolute jewel in the middle of Newport Bay. There is a 1.6 mile walkway around the perimeter and a charming 2 block main street with unique shops and fine and casual dining, literally around the corner! My cottage is very inviting. Features a courtyard with outdoor fireplace. It is one bedroom with two bathrooms and a separate sleeping area off of the living room. Perfect for two or a small family. It is possible to sleep one additional person on the twin bed size couch. Centrally located between Los Angeles and San Diego. Great for day trips.
The neighborhood is very relaxed. This is a popular destination so there is a fair amount of activity which makes the courtyard a welcome retreat. My home is one street away from the main street. It is so very quaint! There is a big mixture of old beach houses and new upscale construction. It is a wealthy area with down-to-earth residents.
SLP11888
Keywords: House, single story, wheelchair accessible, outdoor patio/fireplace
This beach bungalow was so perfect, and we hope to return soon. The kitchen was the most well-equipped I’ve seen with a Kitchenaid mixer, a salad spinner, real knives. Jill made it feel like we were welcomed into her guest home, so personable and thoughtful. The linens and beds were comfy. Lots of room for lounging on a delux sofa by the fireplace. My favorite was the courtyard which held two giant jade plants and palm trees. I wanted to just sit with friends and hang out in the sunshine in that private outdoor space. Jill was more than accommodating and very easy to reach if we needed anything - we didn’t because it was all there! And the location can’t be beat. Great for strolls around the island or shopping on the Main Street. Lots of restaurants, coffee shops, and a delux grocery store around the corner. Thank you!
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
We enjoyed our stay at this clean and nicely decorated house. It had all the comforts of home with all the kitchen appliances, pots, pans and utensils you need. A very comfortable bed/bedroom and daybed. One bathroom had a shower and the other bathroom a shower head and a bathtub which I always indulge in a good hot bath after a busy day walking around. We especially enjoyed the privacy of the enclosed courtyard with a table and chairs where reading and drinking a glass of wine by the outdoor fireplace was relaxing. This home is within walking distance (just a block or so away) from the cute and quaint little town with souvenir shops, clothing boutiques, restaurants, delicious ice cream and frozen bananas on a stick, a museum and a grocery store to name a few of the variety of places to go. We loved that some of the shops were open until at least 7:30 pm not to mention the restaurants that were open late. I often walked to town by myself at night and felt totally safe and secure.We enjoyed walking around the beautiful, calming and serene neighborhood that went around the bay and a quick and easy walk to the ferry where we caught a short ride to the Fun Zone and enjoyed ourselves there before catching the ferry back. This was our first trip to Balboa Island and our first stay at this lovely home but hopefully not our last! We will be back and will recommend it to family and friends.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
This was our second stay at this home on Balboa Island and it was, once again, wonderful! The home is fully equipped and very quiet and Jill was welcoming and available. We love Balboa Island and enjoy being there during the Christmas boat parade week...walking, seeing the decorated homes and boats. Highly recommended!
5 / 10·Nov 2022
Rental home better than photos. Very high class area about 15 minutes from Laguna Beach and closer to scenic Corona Del Mar which has great beach area and beautiful homes. Rental has good modern kitchen, 2 good TVs, 2 modern bathrooms, and is one block from great shopping street with many eateries. And best of all is in the middle of hours of walking around multiple canals with scenic homes and boat along them.
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"This beach bungalow was so perfect, and we hope to return soon. The kitchen was the most well-equipped I’ve seen with a Kitchenaid mixer, a salad spinner, real knives. Jill made it feel like we were w..."
Balboa Island is an absolute jewel in the middle of Newport Bay. There is a 1.6 mile walkway around the perimeter and a charming 2 block main street with unique shops and fine and casual dining, literally around the corner! My cottage is very inviting. Features a courtyard with outdoor fireplace. It is one bedroom with two bathrooms and a separate sleeping area off of the living room. Perfect for two or a small family. It is possible to sleep one additional person on the twin bed size couch. Centrally located between Los Angeles and San Diego. Great for day trips.
The neighborhood is very relaxed. This is a popular destination so there is a fair amount of activity which makes the courtyard a welcome retreat. My home is one street away from the main street. It is so very quaint! There is a big mixture of old beach houses and new upscale construction. It is a wealthy area with down-to-earth residents.
SLP11888
Keywords: House, single story, wheelchair accessible, outdoor patio/fireplace
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Charming home on Balboa Island!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Charming home on Balboa Island! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming home on Balboa Island!?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.
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