House in Balboa Peninsula, CA
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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About this house rental
Summary:
Balboa Village begins at the door of Harbor Retreat. Walk out for coffee beside the harbor, catch the ferry to Balboa Island, cross the Peninsula to the beach, or join a harbor cruise without moving the car. Back at the private guest apartment, a full kitchen, King bedroom, Queen Murphy bed in the loft, air conditioning, and covered parking give up to four guests a comfortable place to reset between adventures.
The Space:
Harbor Retreat is for travelers who want Newport Beach to happen beyond the door. This private upper-level apartment sits in Balboa Village, placing the ferry, Fun Zone, harbor excursions, restaurants, and Pacific beach within walking distance.
Inside, the kitchen and living area give couples, small families, or friends a place to begin the morning and reconnect between plans. Prepare breakfast before the beach, return for lunch between outings, or leave the cooking behind and walk to dinner along the waterfront.
The enclosed bedroom provides a King bed, while a spiral staircase leads to a loft with a Queen Murphy bed. The arrangement gives up to four guests two distinct sleeping areas within a compact property.
Harbor Retreat accommodates up to four guests:
Primary bedroom: King bed and ensuite full bathroom
Loft: Queen Murphy bed accessed by a spiral staircase
The property has one full bathroom, located ensuite to the primary bedroom. Guests sleeping in the loft must pass through the bedroom to reach it.
A furnished balcony creates a place to step outside with coffee or take a break between time around the Peninsula. Air conditioning, a full kitchen, laundry, and one covered parking space support longer stays as well as quick visits.
Guest Access:
Guests have private use of Harbor Retreat, including the guest apartment, kitchen, living area, bedroom, loft, bathroom, and furnished balcony.
One covered carport parking space is included.
Self-guided arrival information and access instructions are provided before check-in through your Arrival Getaways Boarding Pass.
The Neighborhood:
Harbor Retreat sits in Balboa Village, where the harbor, ferry, beach, dining, and water activities fit within a walkable section of the Newport Beach Peninsula.
The Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Ferry, Balboa Pier, restaurants, cafes, shops, harbor cruises, fishing charters, and boat rentals are nearby. The Pacific beach is a short walk across the Peninsula, allowing a day to move from coffee beside the harbor to time on the sand and dinner near the waterfront.
The ferry carries pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles across Newport Harbor to Balboa Island. What begins as transportation becomes part of the day, with the island's shops, restaurants, and waterfront paths waiting on the other side.
Balboa Village remains active through the day and evening. Harbor traffic, ferry activity, waterfront dining, and visitors create the energy that makes the neighborhood engaging and walkable.
Getting Around:
Harbor Retreat allows many guests to park when they arrive and explore Balboa Village on foot. Walking and bicycling work well for reaching the beach, ferry, Fun Zone, pier, restaurants, and harbor activities.
The Balboa Ferry connects the neighborhood with Balboa Island, while rideshare services and taxis are available for destinations throughout Newport Beach and Orange County.
One covered carport parking space is included. Oversized vehicles may not fit within the designated space.
John Wayne Airport is approximately 20 minutes away under typical traffic conditions. Travel time can vary with traffic.
Your Arrival Getaways Boarding Pass includes our Transportation Guidebook with recommendations for airport transfers, rental cars, rideshare services, and local transportation.
Other Things to Note:
Private guest apartment
This listing is for a guest apartment located behind a main bayfront home, which may be occupied by another group during your stay. The apartment has its own entrance and parking space.
Stairs and loft access
Harbor Retreat is an upper-level apartment reached by stairs. The loft sleeping area is accessed by a spiral staircase and may not suit young children, guests with limited mobility, or anyone uncomfortable using narrow stairs.
Bathroom access
The property's only full bathroom is ensuite to the primary bedroom. Guests sleeping in the loft must pass through the bedroom to reach it.
Occupancy
Harbor Retreat accommodates no more than four registered guests. Sleeping arrangements include a King bed in the enclosed bedroom and a Queen Murphy bed in the loft.
Parking
One covered carport parking space is included. Oversized vehicles may not fit within the designated space.
Pets
Pets are not permitted at this property.
Community setting
Parties and events are not permitted. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
Neighborhood activity
Harbor Retreat is located in an active waterfront destination near the Balboa Fun Zone, ferry, restaurants, harbor traffic, and visitor attractions. Guests may hear boats, pedestrians, vehicles, music, celebrations, construction, or other neighborhood activity during their stay.
Before you arrive
Your Arrival Getaways Boarding Pass includes check-in instructions, parking information, property guidance, transportation information, local recommendations, and the details needed for your arrival.
Interaction with Guests:
You will have private, self-guided access to Harbor Retreat, allowing you to arrive and settle in at your own pace.
Arrival Getaways is your direct point of contact before and throughout your stay. Our local team is available by message or phone if you need assistance, have a question, or would like a recommendation.
Balboa Village begins at the door of Harbor Retreat. Walk out for coffee beside the harbor, catch the ferry to Balboa Island, cross the Peninsula to the beach, or join a harbor cruise without moving the car. Back at the private guest apartment, a full kitchen, King bedroom, Queen Murphy bed in the loft, air conditioning, and covered parking give up to four guests a comfortable place to reset between adventures.
The Space:
Harbor Retreat is for travelers who want Newport Beach to happen beyond the door. This private upper-level apartment sits in Balboa Village, placing the ferry, Fun Zone, harbor excursions, restaurants, and Pacific beach within walking distance.
Inside, the kitchen and living area give couples, small families, or friends a place to begin the morning and reconnect between plans. Prepare breakfast before the beach, return for lunch between outings, or leave the cooking behind and walk to dinner along the waterfront.
The enclosed bedroom provides a King bed, while a spiral staircase leads to a loft with a Queen Murphy bed. The arrangement gives up to four guests two distinct sleeping areas within a compact property.
Harbor Retreat accommodates up to four guests:
Primary bedroom: King bed and ensuite full bathroom
Loft: Queen Murphy bed accessed by a spiral staircase
The property has one full bathroom, located ensuite to the primary bedroom. Guests sleeping in the loft must pass through the bedroom to reach it.
A furnished balcony creates a place to step outside with coffee or take a break between time around the Peninsula. Air conditioning, a full kitchen, laundry, and one covered parking space support longer stays as well as quick visits.
Guest Access:
Guests have private use of Harbor Retreat, including the guest apartment, kitchen, living area, bedroom, loft, bathroom, and furnished balcony.
One covered carport parking space is included.
Self-guided arrival information and access instructions are provided before check-in through your Arrival Getaways Boarding Pass.
The Neighborhood:
Harbor Retreat sits in Balboa Village, where the harbor, ferry, beach, dining, and water activities fit within a walkable section of the Newport Beach Peninsula.
The Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Ferry, Balboa Pier, restaurants, cafes, shops, harbor cruises, fishing charters, and boat rentals are nearby. The Pacific beach is a short walk across the Peninsula, allowing a day to move from coffee beside the harbor to time on the sand and dinner near the waterfront.
The ferry carries pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles across Newport Harbor to Balboa Island. What begins as transportation becomes part of the day, with the island's shops, restaurants, and waterfront paths waiting on the other side.
Balboa Village remains active through the day and evening. Harbor traffic, ferry activity, waterfront dining, and visitors create the energy that makes the neighborhood engaging and walkable.
Getting Around:
Harbor Retreat allows many guests to park when they arrive and explore Balboa Village on foot. Walking and bicycling work well for reaching the beach, ferry, Fun Zone, pier, restaurants, and harbor activities.
The Balboa Ferry connects the neighborhood with Balboa Island, while rideshare services and taxis are available for destinations throughout Newport Beach and Orange County.
One covered carport parking space is included. Oversized vehicles may not fit within the designated space.
John Wayne Airport is approximately 20 minutes away under typical traffic conditions. Travel time can vary with traffic.
Your Arrival Getaways Boarding Pass includes our Transportation Guidebook with recommendations for airport transfers, rental cars, rideshare services, and local transportation.
Other Things to Note:
Private guest apartment
This listing is for a guest apartment located behind a main bayfront home, which may be occupied by another group during your stay. The apartment has its own entrance and parking space.
Stairs and loft access
Harbor Retreat is an upper-level apartment reached by stairs. The loft sleeping area is accessed by a spiral staircase and may not suit young children, guests with limited mobility, or anyone uncomfortable using narrow stairs.
Bathroom access
The property's only full bathroom is ensuite to the primary bedroom. Guests sleeping in the loft must pass through the bedroom to reach it.
Occupancy
Harbor Retreat accommodates no more than four registered guests. Sleeping arrangements include a King bed in the enclosed bedroom and a Queen Murphy bed in the loft.
Parking
One covered carport parking space is included. Oversized vehicles may not fit within the designated space.
Pets
Pets are not permitted at this property.
Community setting
Parties and events are not permitted. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
Neighborhood activity
Harbor Retreat is located in an active waterfront destination near the Balboa Fun Zone, ferry, restaurants, harbor traffic, and visitor attractions. Guests may hear boats, pedestrians, vehicles, music, celebrations, construction, or other neighborhood activity during their stay.
Before you arrive
Your Arrival Getaways Boarding Pass includes check-in instructions, parking information, property guidance, transportation information, local recommendations, and the details needed for your arrival.
Interaction with Guests:
You will have private, self-guided access to Harbor Retreat, allowing you to arrive and settle in at your own pace.
Arrival Getaways is your direct point of contact before and throughout your stay. Our local team is available by message or phone if you need assistance, have a question, or would like a recommendation.
Amenities at Harbor House - Harbor Retreat Near Ferry and Beach
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Balboa Peninsula, CA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
A great spot adjacent to the Balboa Fun zone. The parking space is a plus. Also sitting on the dock by the bay is awesome! The negatives are minor but need to be referenced: there was no aluminum foil or saran wrap, one roll of toilet paper for a 3 night stay and the pots didn't have lids. Would I stay again - ABSOLUTELY!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
The property was clean and well appointed. It was a great location, centrally located to lots of fun activities. We had a couple of issues come up and the property manager quickly addressed them. The parking would be best with a smaller vehicle. If we’re back in the area, we would definitely consider a return stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
What a special spot. We are former residents of the area, so had great familiarity with the location of the property. We came down for a 2 week stay, to be a part of our first grandbaby's birth.Enough about us. If you are looking for a spectacular location that has easy walking to beach and the bay this is it. Back bungalow on a bayfront home, doesn't get much better than this. High end finishes, cozy, with roof top escape. And it is easy access to all that the Balboa Peninsula provides.And Hank is an absolute delight to work with. If you are pondering between properties...pick this one, you wont be disappointed.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Loved the location as a family with little ones! Very walkable area with lots to do, including the beach. The place itself was exceptional and had everything we needed. The kitchen was modern and well equipped. Bathroom and linens well stocked - I really appreciated the extra beach towels. It was a bit cold and windier than expected so we didn't get to enjoy the rooftop patio as much as we wanted! The host takes care of the cleaning which really helps it feel like a vacation.
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9.8Outstanding
(20 Ratings)
"A great spot adjacent to the Balboa Fun zone. The parking space is a plus. Also sitting on the dock by the bay is awesome! The negatives are minor but need to be referenced: there was no aluminum foi..."
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