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Balboa Island Charmer

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Interior
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Balboa Island Charmer

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.

Property manager

Cheryl Bate

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 SLP13469

Property is also known as

Balboa Island Charmer Newport
Balboa Island Charmer Apartment
Balboa Island Charmer Newport Beach
Balboa Island Charmer Apartment Newport Beach

About the area

Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Newport Dune - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Balboa Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fashion Island - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Newport Pier - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 20 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Balboa Island Charmer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Balboa Island Charmer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balboa Island Charmer?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Balboa Island Charmer located?

Located in Balboa Island, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Fashion Island. Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Balboa Island Charmer Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fausto R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

It is very convenient, well located! Perfect for 2 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rita K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun to be on the island

Location was perfect. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Balboa getaway

We really enjoyed our getaway in this cozy spot with an amazing location and a great host. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was perfect.

Warm comfortable place. It has everything you would ever need. The bed is very comfortable. The owner is very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Quiet and convenient spot on the island… close to stores, coffee and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island Vacation

We had a great stay on the Island. Great central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, enjoyed the ferry ride

Has everything we needed for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barton B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Cheryl was wonderful, great location, had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage

Location, accommodations and host were all fabulous!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean Neat & Comfortable in a Great Location

All best of oceanside sights, restaurants, shops within an easy, beautiful walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Charmer was Charming!

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island weekend

Super cute place! Has everything you need and able to walk to great places. Also being from Texas, we loved having the AC unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need for a great stay.

Very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Uta H., San Mateo, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly relaxing

We enjoyed an amazing time in this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd stay and loved it even more!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint place for a quick getaway.

A charming little place for a quiet getaway. Hubby and I enjoyed all the walk to restaurants and shops on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Balboa Island charmer

Loved it, SUPER quiet and convenient to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bret J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Balboa lovers

Cozy and convenient loft, had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera B., Pemberton, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Excellent accommodation and fantastic location. We'll definitely be back. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas visit

We purposely booked Cheryl’s place because we enjoyed it last year! Love the location!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and comfortable

Character galore, very comfortable bed, parking was a challenge during the day, but ok in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023