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Balboa Island Charmer

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9.6Outstanding

(117 Ratings)

"Charming accommodations, simple but with everything you need! We have stayed here before and will again! "

Sally C.

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(117 Ratings)

Apartment in Balboa Island, CA

3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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About this apartment rental

Charming, original one bedroom apartment steps to the beach and Balboa Island's main street. This upstairs unit comfortably sleeps two, with a queen bed in the bedroom. The light and airy living room has a fireplace, UHD TV with cable and WiFi. The kitchen is well stocked. Beach chairs, umbrella and towels are included.

Amenities at Balboa Island Charmer

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Balboa Island, CA

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Nearby attractions

Downtown Disney District

Aquarium of the Pacific

Paradise Gardens Park

Redondo Beach Pier

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

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Top rated by guests

9.6Outstanding

(117 Ratings)

"Charming accommodations, simple but with everything you need! We have stayed here before and will again! "

Sally C.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(117 Ratings)

Apartment in Balboa Island, CA

3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Balboa Island, CA

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Downtown Disney District

Aquarium of the Pacific

Paradise Gardens Park

Redondo Beach Pier

About this apartment rental

Charming, original one bedroom apartment steps to the beach and Balboa Island's main street. This upstairs unit comfortably sleeps two, with a queen bed in the bedroom. The light and airy living room has a fireplace, UHD TV with cable and WiFi. The kitchen is well stocked. Beach chairs, umbrella and towels are included.

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Expedia provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Expedia

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(117 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Charming accommodations, simple but with everything you need! We have stayed here before and will again!

10.0 / 10.0

Cute little cottage in short walking distance to town and the bay front.

8.0 / 10.0

wonderful location. Had the old home charm. Lots of fans.Great howerhead pressure. Comfortable seating. Very comfortable queen bed. The tap water tasted fine. Plenty of outlets for our devices. High ceilings were nice. We experienced a heat wave and the AC couldn't keep up so we we uncomfortable by mid morning. Things cooled off nicely at night.

10.0 / 10.0

Super cozy and comfortable stay! We had a wonderful time! We will definitely come again.

8.0 / 10.0

Parking was miserable

8.0 / 10.0

Great location. Very close to the beach. Small place but had everything you could need

10.0 / 10.0

this place was so cute & perfect for my boyfriend and I! we were able to walk down to the Balboa shops & to the ferry. We were also able to bike around to newport and the beach. The place is bigger than the pictures give off and we had plenty of room for the two of us to relax and hang out! would recommend & book again!

10.0 / 10.0

everything was great except parking. Had to hunt and park 1/4 mile away.

10.0 / 10.0

My friends and I had a lovely stay at the balboa island charmer! The home is within walking distance to so many activity and iconic spots. 10/10 would stay again!!

10.0 / 10.0

This place is so perfectly located and Cheryl is such an awesome host! The place is perfect hub for everything before going out and exploring Balboa, Newport or wherever you choose to go! Like the title says, this is our 3rd stay and look forward to our 4th, 5th and 6th stay!

10.0 / 10.0

The owner Cheryl and her son Henry were so gracious. Cheryl's son helped us with our luggage as there was unexpected construction in the alley; designated unloading area. The apartment was charming, decorated with the proximity of the ocean in mind. Cheryl thought of every little thing that one would need; such as a beach umbrella and chairs. My daughter Anna and I had a fabulous visit to the Newport Beach area; this sweet apartment was close to everything that we planned to do. I want to come back and bring my husband. I would highly recommend this property!

2.0 / 10.0

We were hit with a smell upon walking in. Smelled old, not clean- not really sure how to describe it. Pictures made it look much nicer than it was. I wore flip flops the entire time I was in the unit, not wanting to go barefoot. Just felt gross. The bathroom was disgusting. It was a step up from camping. The shower was barely a trickle coming out of shower head. We were very disappointed. The place needs cleaned up and updated.

10.0 / 10.0

It is very convenient, well located! Perfect for 2 people.

10.0 / 10.0

Well-appointed and well-maintained and in a great location!

10.0 / 10.0

Warm comfortable place. It has everything you would ever need. The bed is very comfortable. The owner is very nice.

10.0 / 10.0

Cozy place everything we need and in great walking distance to all the shops and stores on Balboa Island. Price was great, was a little cramped for 3 people, 2 adults and daughter, but otherwise had everything we needed for mellow vacation stay.

10.0 / 10.0

We really enjoyed our getaway in this cozy spot with an amazing location and a great host. Will definitely book again.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent

10.0 / 10.0

Quiet and convenient spot on the island… close to stores, coffee and restaurants.

8.0 / 10.0

Location was perfect. Enjoyed the stay.

10.0 / 10.0

We enjoyed using the wood burning stove. The smell was amazing! My family are runners so we loved the 2 1/2 mile loop of the two islands! We’d wake up early and set out on the beautiful paved trail. I miss it already!

10.0 / 10.0

Everything was just perfect. Bed is comfortable and has everything you need in the kitchen. Very close to town with places to eat and shop. Nice walk around the island on the bay front. There is a 3 car ferry to take you over to the ocean and Fun Zone. Nice restaurant on the bay with a great view. Newport Landing. Our host is the best and it's probably my 5th or 6th time staying there. I come back every year. :)

6.0 / 10.0

It could use some new bed pillows because the ones available were very badly stained and old. We found cockroaches in the kitchen so a treatment needs to be applied to the unit. Would be helpful to have had additional linens in the bathroom since we were there 4 nights & had to use 3 towels between 2 people. Good location.

10.0 / 10.0

Super cute place! Has everything you need and able to walk to great places. Also being from Texas, we loved having the AC unit.

10.0 / 10.0

We are from the area so we knew we wanted to be on Balboa Island. It was the perfect location! The price was reasonable and it had all the amenities and then some! We really, really enjoyed our stay!

8.0 / 10.0

Great location, walking distance to shops, restaurants and ferry. The unit was upstairs. It was cozy, all the amenities we needed were there. Window AC was ok,it was loud. We kept windows open to let breeze in which meant curtains also had to be open so there was no privacy. The shower in bathroom had a low pressure and the toilet bowl at times didnt flush properly. There was a little note by the toilet bowl handle that said the handle when water is running. It was kind of annoying.

8.0 / 10.0

The location could not have been any better. We were centrally located on the island as well as close to Newport Beach, where our daughter lives. Our son also had a house on the island for our family get together. It could not have been planned any better logically. Everything Was just as listed in the description.

10.0 / 10.0

What a wonderful time! Balboa Island is such a charming place. The main street has plenty of restaurants and shopping to keep you well fed and entertained. I particularly enjoyed Ciao Balboa for dinner and Wilma's Patio for breakfast. The pizza at Snipe Island Craft House was very good for lunch. Be sure to take the ferry and explore the Balboa Pier area as well The property was as advertised and very well kept. Check in and check out were very easy and the owner very quick to respond to communication. I look forward to visiting again.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a great stay on the Island. Great central location.

10.0 / 10.0

This is an adorable property. It was filled with comfy sheets, pillows and blankets which is really important to me. It’s in a beautiful little area of balboa island. My daughter and I slept on the couches so that my mom could take the bed, and we were all comfortable. We were so happy we stayed here and I would recommend to anyone!

10.0 / 10.0

I wanted a place that was walkable for my 7 yr old niece & myself. We wanted to be close to the beach & also less than a 30 minute Uber to Disney land. This little spot was perfect :)

10.0 / 10.0

This was our 2nd time staying here and it was just as good if not better than the 1st time. The location is great! We were there for Memorial weekend so it was a little busy but if you are good with walking parking isnt a big deal. Place is clean, host is awesome and super close to main strip on Balboa. This place is perfect!

10.0 / 10.0

This property was even cuter than the pictures! Peaceful and quiet, full kitchen, working fireplace and lots of natural light. Only note is that the mattress and pillows were very soft. We will 100% be returning

10.0 / 10.0

The apartment has everything you could want. I could move there. The host Cheryl was very accommodating and communicated well. I will be back

8.0 / 10.0

Cozy and convenient loft, had everything we needed.

10.0 / 10.0

The location of this unit is perfect. It’s very close to walk to anywhere on the island, and there are several restaurants about 5 minute walk away. We were always able to find close and convenient parking. No problems at all, it was a great stay!

10.0 / 10.0

I could not say enough wonderful things about the space, my host, and the amenities that were there. The description was perfect. Walking to restaurants, shops and the ferry was perfectly described. The space is perfect for a single traveler or a couple. Again, this space made my vacation to celebrate my birthday one of the best trips I've ever been on.

10.0 / 10.0

We really enjoyed our stay here, we walked around the island every morning and enjoyed coffee and delicious food at Toastique. We would definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Clean cozy spot close to the main area of Balboa.

10.0 / 10.0

I was visiting friends & family in the area and timed it with seeing the annual Holiday Boat Parade. The apartment was in a great location. I didn’t even need a car because everything was within walking distance! The apartment was spacious, well equipped and comfortable. I’ll definitely return.

FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Balboa Island Charmer. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Balboa Island Charmer pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Balboa Island Charmer?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.

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