Title: BALBOA ISLAND WATERFRONT .... STEPS TO THE SAND Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=8111&destination=Newport+Beach%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=40162964&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # BALBOA ISLAND WATERFRONT .... STEPS TO THE SAND ## Photo gallery for BALBOA ISLAND WATERFRONT .... STEPS TO THE SAND ![Property grounds - BALBOA ISLAND WATERFRONT .... STEPS TO THE SAND (Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40170000/40163000/40162964/97b394a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - BALBOA ISLAND WATERFRONT .... STEPS TO THE SAND (Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40170000/40163000/40162964/w505h683x260y0-a592250b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - BALBOA ISLAND WATERFRONT .... STEPS TO THE SAND (Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40170000/40163000/40162964/w506h639x259y44-0d95970b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - BALBOA ISLAND WATERFRONT .... STEPS TO THE SAND (Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40170000/40163000/40162964/bdb6accc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - BALBOA ISLAND WATERFRONT .... STEPS TO THE SAND (Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40170000/40163000/40162964/5bf9ce58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Balboa Island and unwind at this beautiful waterfront home, filled with natural sunlight and bright cheery vibes. Enjoy 3 spacious bedrooms, a living room, dining area, kitchen with new BBQ and patio furniture on the great patio where you can grill up your favorite meals. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### BALBOA ISLAND WATERFRONT .... STEPS TO THE SAND BEAUTIFUL waterfront / beach front You and your family/friends will love being on the waterfront on Balboa Island. Besides the great beach, you will have 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, with a one-car garage near Marine Ave. Walk to restaurants, shops, bike rentals. Very clean. New furniture, furnishings including all bedding, linens, towels, beach towel, beach chairs, beach umbrella. Great patio with new BBQ and patio furniture. Best place on Balboa Island! Home is filled with an abundance of natural sunlight and is bright and cheery. All new furniture, linens and furnishings throughout. This is the main floor level of a beautiful duplex with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a one-car garage. This beautiful Downstairs level consists of: Master bedroom: king size bed Guest bedroom: queen size bed Bunk room: there are 2 sets of bunk beds, each with a full size bottom bed and a twinsize top bed Plus there is a baby crib Also has 2 bathrooms, beautiful living room, dining and kitchen and a laundry room. The kitchen is very well equipped and of course beach towels, beach chairs and beach umbrellas are provided as well as all linens. Plus there is a 1-car garage! There is an upstairs level with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a one car garage which is VRBO property # 1681616 Or you may book the entire property with 7 bedrooms, 4 baths and the 2-car garage which is VRBO property #2031624 (This is new on the market which is why there are few reviews). DOGS \* Dogs are prohibited on the beaches of Balboa Island between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All dogs must be kept on a leash at all times (not to exceed 6 feet). In Newport Beach you are required by law to carry a bag or container for your dog nuisances at all times. Fines are $100 - $500 for dog nuisances not picked up. Please place your used dog waste bags in your own trash can (not your neighbor’s) or in the city’s on the boardwalk. The Association (not the city) provides dog waste bags at 16 dispensers around the island. Please take no more than 2 (two). Dogs are prohibited in the Balboa Island Park (on Agate Ave.) at anytime. Please keep them off the grass! \* BEACHES \* All beaches on Balboa Island are public. Alcohol, littering, and smoking are not permitted. \* BOARDWALKS \* Bicycles, skateboards and scooters (which fall into the skateboard category) are prohibited from the Island boardwalks and Marine Avenue. For the safety of all, please keep to the right, pass on the left. If you walk your dog on the seawall, walking counter-clockwise is appreciated (“Be polite, keep to the right”). Smoking or alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the boardwalks. \* CONSTRUCTION HOURS \* 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays. Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No construction on Sundays or holidays (per municipal code this includes residents producing loud noises). \* REFUSE COLLECTION \* Wednesday is trash collection day on the Island. CR&R Environmental Services (CR&R) has assumed residential trash collection services for the city. Refuse is not collected on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If the holiday falls on a weekday, refuse collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Contact CR&R for further information: 866-949-9694 csnewport@crrmail.com or their website at crrwasteservices.com. Picking through other people’s trash is illegal in Newport Beach. Please return containers to their out of sight location by 7:00 p.m. \* LITTERING \* Fines up to $500\. Includes beaches, streets & alleys. Please use the refuse containers at the many locations around the Island for your drink containers, doggie walk bags, and other personal discards. Littering of cigarette butts is a penal code violation; they are not biodegradable and often end up in the bay and on our beaches. \* NOISE \* Please be considerate of your neighbors. Houses are very close together and sound travels on the Island more so than in less dense communities. There is a city Loud and Unruly Ordinance. Fines begin at $500 (up to $3,000) for gatherings over 8 people that disturb the peace, safety, and quiet enjoyment of residential properties. \* CURFEW \* The curfew in Newport Beach for persons under the age of 18 is 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. every night. \* SPEED LIMITS \* Be cautious at all times. 25 MPH (streets) 15 MPH (alleys) or what is deemed safe. Please make full stops at stop signs. \* PARKING \* The city conducts street-sweeping once a week. Check signs to avoid ticketing. The time limit for parking in one spot is 72 hours. Cars parked in the spots designated “Electric Cart Parking Only” will be ticketed. Saving parking spots with chairs or other items per municipal code is illegal. Please call Parking Control for assistance or violations: 949-644-3717. \* GOLF CARTS \* are required to be licensed, insured, have seat belts, lights, and turn signals - In other words “street legal”. Golf cart operators must be licensed drivers and obey the same traffic laws as cars. \* GAS-POWERED BLOWERS \* The City of Newport Beach has adopted an ordinance prohibiting the operation of gas-powered leaf blowers in residential neighborhoods (a bi-lingual flyer is available on the city’s website). \* CAR WASHING \* If you wash your car on Balboa Island you must corral your water and wet-vac or mop it up. Allowing water (especially soapy) to drain to gutters that lead to the bay is illegal. Even “biodegradable” soap is harmful to our bay as is invisible brake dust. For blatant violations please call the city’s Code & Water Quality Division 949-644-3215\. Fines from $100-$500. \* DUCKS \* A law forbids feeding the ducks and other birds on the Island. \* SIGNS/SALES \* Garage sale or announcement signs are allowed on private property only per municipal code and are not permitted on public property (sidewalks; streets; center medians; lamp posts). The maximum period for conducting a yard and/or garage sale in the City is limited to three (3) consecutive days, and no more than two (2) times in any 12 month period. \* FIREWORKS \* Fireworks of any kind are prohibited in the city of Newport Beach. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Theme park 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 ### General - Bicycles - Property located in a resort ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911000/910990/29f64874.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG Newport Heights - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Property Registration Number SLP12956 ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Balboa Island Waterfront .... Steps TO THE Sand Newport Beach ## About the area Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Orange County Great Park. Balboa Fun Zone and Bren Events Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Newport Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newport-Beach.dx8111) [View more Holiday homes in Newport Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newport-Beach-Private-Holiday-Homes.d8111-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.60848%2C-117.89032&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=N391UxBmCNaPCNJ1uiv7gwOx6ik=) Newport Beach, CA ### What's nearby - ![2017 Catalina Crossing Finish After Party. A great end to a great season for all Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe racers in the southern CA region. #Festival](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8111/317f2624-b93b-4db2-9b34-e2b04faec2e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Newport Dune 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Newport Beach Harbor in California city skyline with boats homes and Fashion Island high rise buildings in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068987/fe00e862-14a3-450b-8b56-85ca11458b32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fashion Island 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Balboa pier sunrise #natgeo #travel #artofvisuals #natgeotravel #beautifuldestinations #nikon #sonyalpha #instatravel#traveltheworld #bbctravel #aroundtheworld #tourtheplanet #bestintravel #roamtheplanet #picoftheday #TLPicks #NatGeoYourShot #californiaadventure #visitcalifornia #westcoast_exposures #travelcalifornia #ExploringTheGlobe #ilovenewportbeach #ocgrammers #newportbeach #beachstyle #beach #surf #sea #seashore ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8111/b477b4d5-b071-4028-8667-18c3b9ede4a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Balboa Pier 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Balboa Island beach with the Pavilion in the background; Shutterstock ID 595732](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635056397164/eea3ae6e-fec8-456b-9c51-24c49349fc82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Balboa Beach 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Newport Beach Country Club 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Laguna Niguel Station 20 min drive - Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) 22 min drive ### Restaurants - Hyatt Regency Market 15 min walk - Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico 9 min walk - Harborside Restaurant & Grand 6 min drive - The Galley Cafe 4 min drive - Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana 2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is BALBOA ISLAND WATERFRONT .... STEPS TO THE SAND pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at BALBOA ISLAND WATERFRONT .... STEPS TO THE SAND? ### What time is check-in at BALBOA ISLAND WATERFRONT .... STEPS TO THE SAND? ### What time is check-out at BALBOA ISLAND WATERFRONT .... STEPS TO THE SAND? ### Where is BALBOA ISLAND WATERFRONT .... STEPS TO THE SAND located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## BALBOA ISLAND WATERFRONT .... STEPS TO THE SAND Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### KC B. 3 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Fun Loved our stay. The house is very clean and cozy easy walk to all. We had a great time enjoying the island and playing games as a family. Looking forward to next year. ##### KC B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becca W. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful trip We lived our stay on the island. The house was so well set up! It had everything we needed. I loved the location and it had plenty of room! Pat was so easy to work with! We will be back! ##### Becca W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard K. 24 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrific location! We have stayed at numerous locations on both big and little Balboa and found this North Bayfront location fantastic! The house is very much as shown, clean and well appointed for both adults and kids, plus GARAGE parking! Pat, the owner, was most gracious and attentive to our needs. The North Bayfront is a little quieter for paddle boarding and swimming, PLUS, downtown is just around the corner. Bravo, thank you Pat! ##### Richard K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Brier B. 19 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Family Time This was a perfect location for us as my sister and her family were right next door. The grandkids had a fabulous time. The home was clean and well equipped. My only complaint or suggestions would be that the instructions for the downstairs were the same as the upstairs so there was a bit of confusion about who had what garage. Sharing the patio took some discussion with the upstairs renters as it’s not clear which property had which side of the patio, but we worked it out. Also the internet was pretty spotty. Since we were on vacation we should’ve not been on screens, but it was the olympics so trying to stream that was difficult. Perhaps a separate WiFi network for each floor would solve that? We have already booked this for next summer ! Can’t wait! ##### Brier B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura H. 8 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful views My friends and I enjoyed staying at this property. One of the things we loved was that it was walking distance to all the shops and restaurants. The owner was easy to work with and we had a wonderful trip. ##### Laura H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blake S. 21 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great bay front property ##### Blake S. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brier B. 24 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time This was our second time in this house! We love the location and the owner is very responsive. Home is well equipped with beach chairs and beach towels as well as bath and bed linens. We’ve already booked for next summer! ##### Brier B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roy K. 24 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nearly Perfect It is an absolutely amazing property. Clean, well-appointed, roomy, great location and awesome view. Everything was as advertised. It is obvious that the host takes pride in her property. The first two days we were there, it was pretty much ideal. When the upstairs guests showed up, it just wasn't the same. We really couldn't hear their voices even with the excitement of the NLCS going on except for a couple of times, but we could hear them whenever they walked around. The ceiling creaked quite a bit with their footsteps. Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our vacation! ##### Roy K. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan S. 18 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter Retreat We rented this for my 80 year old mother who used to live in Newport but now is in the Northwest. This was the perfect location for her to get around the island. Sitting on the porch watching all the activities was the highlight. Pat was responsive to any needs she had over the 3 months we rented. ##### Jan S. Stayed 88 nights in Feb 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### kiki G. 16 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and family friendly. Family enjoyed location house was very clean we enjoyed paddle boarding and bbqs nightly and the evenings where beautiful we are talking about our next trip already. ##### kiki G. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Theodore S. 22 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Not Quite Ready For Prime Time Although almost immaculate( listing said it was "new"...the living room rug was not..) there are a few missteps with this property and I would not book it again. Dirty rug in the living room, cracked floor tile in the main bath, window cranks that fell off in your hands when opening/closing windows, the kids room( not pictured either) had a very loose electrical outlet that could shock anyone using it, there were NO window coverings on the two HUGE living room/dinning room windows( too much of a fish bowl/live broadcast scene for me and my family-everyone walking the island looks directly into your living space day and night). I spent most of my time outside sitting on the dirty, used outdoor furniture. The plastic front gate is scratched up and dirty too. The over abundance of cold blue recessed lighting( no lamps or table lights), plastic plants(really?), plastic wanna be wood flooring(really noisy), tv cables jumbled on the wall, no instruction on how to LOCK front and back door and a tacky black board listing rules and check out procedures hovering over my parent's 60th anniversary weekend means a BIG "NO-GO" for this property. And as for the listed steps to the sand/beach...that is correct...but it's a mere sliver of sand along side a much used public walk way with docks and boats( not shown in any photos) with water I would never swim in or eat the fish if one caught something. Not much direct sun as the front faces north and the windows on the sides merely look out to a block wall or the neighbors walls. This property is NOT worth the price. Lots of plates, glasses and silver though.... ##### Theodore S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Christopher F. 19 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Balboa Island Property This was a great house in an excellent Balboa Island beachfront location. The amenities and furnishings were above average. We rented the downstairs 3BR and were pleasantly surprised with the property in general. Note that the front patio is shared with guests renting the upstairs unit. During our visit the sound from guests walking upstairs was constant and loud. It was annoying, but we would rent the same unit again because the positives far outweigh the negatives. ##### Christopher F. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maridon B. 3 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonder place and family friendly We love Balboa Island and the house worked well for us ##### Maridon B. ---