Title: Newly Remodeled Balboa Island Bayfront Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Newly Remodeled Balboa Island Bayfront Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60110000/60101300/60101293/f2d7b82e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60110000/60101300/60101293/120e499a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60110000/60101300/60101293/623e2ff8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60110000/60101300/60101293/b804f1d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60110000/60101300/60101293/9ba5ffad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Balboa Island and unwind in this beautifully remodeled 3 Bed, 2 Bath bayfront unit. Take advantage of the spacious patio overlooking the bay and enjoy comfortable outdoor dining with a BBQ on the East Bayfront. With two parking spots in a garage that can fit two small cars or one larger SUV/Truck, you'll have plenty of space for your family gathering. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Newly Remodeled Balboa Island Bayfront Beautiful 3 Bed 2 Bath Balboa Island front unit bayfront with a front patio overlooking the bay. Perfect for family gatherings and relaxing on the water. Enjoy comfortable outdoor dining with a large patio table, multiple chairs, and BBQ on the East Bayfront. Stepping inside this newly remodeled home, guests will find all of the amenities that a upgraded home has to offer. The living room provides an indoor outdoor space with doors opening to the patio on the bayfront. All the bedrooms and bathrooms are on the ground level and are equipped to properly serve the needs of our guests. House includes 2 parking spots in the garage. Garage can fit two small cars or one larger SUV/Truck. 16"6 Depth, 16" long, and 6"9 in height. \*No dock usage. Go for a walk around the Island and stroll along historic Marine Avenue. Indulge in one of Balboa Island's famous frozen banana or a Balboa Bar. Explore the area via the ferry to visit the Balboa Village on the Peninsula and take in the views of the Balboa Pier. Rent a bike, jet ski, stand up paddle board, or kayak. Whale watching, and deep-sea fishing trips are close by with many boats that leave the Balboa Pavilion daily. On Balboa Island you can relax along the pristine beaches, go surfing nearby, check out the FUN ZONE, and grab a bite to eat at one of the many fine restaurants. The walkability of the property is excellent and the premises is a close stroll away from the Marine Ave. shops and restaurants that make Balboa Island a premier vacation destination. Short Term Lodging Permt: SLP13138 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay ### Things to do - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33707300/33707270/1aa044ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5-Star Luxurious South Bay Front Beach House - Steps to Shops/Restaurants Balboa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 170 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=33707270&PinnedHotelID=33707270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473300/107473227/e60571a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Balboa Island Family Home w/ Patio on the Bayfront Balboa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=107473227&PinnedHotelID=107473227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, video games, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20060000/20056300/20056266/dec2aff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large, patio, grill, AC, dock, garage, linens Balboa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 129 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=20056266&PinnedHotelID=20056266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63310000/63309600/63309577/a5300286.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Bayfront on Balboa Island Balboa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=63309577&PinnedHotelID=63309577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110320000/110315200/110315178/0139a430.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Canal Getaway | Balboa Island Balboa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.2 Very good 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=110315178&PinnedHotelID=110315178&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72390000/72382000/72381966/0ea93b4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful family home with stunning views & rooftop deck Balboa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.6 Excellent 43 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=72381966&PinnedHotelID=72381966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35770000/35762500/35762500/23b47929.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 SLP13138 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 1 Newly Remodeled Balboa Island Bayfront Cottage Newport Beach ## About the area ![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%7C33.60640%2C-117.88687&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XbZtPgxIodTBcIa2wsGTX_7baBs=) Newport Beach, CA #### What's nearby - Newport Dune - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Fashion Island - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Balboa Pier - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile - Corona del Mar State Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - Newport Pier - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles #### Getting around - Laguna Niguel Station - 21 min drive - Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tommy Bahama's Island Grille - ‬4 min drive - ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min drive - ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬1 min drive - ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Newly Remodeled Balboa Island Bayfront pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Newly Remodeled Balboa Island Bayfront? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Newly Remodeled Balboa Island Bayfront? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Newly Remodeled Balboa Island Bayfront located? > Nestled on the beach, this Balboa Island holiday home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Fashion Island. Newport Dune and Balboa Peninsula Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Newly Remodeled Balboa Island Bayfront Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carmen P. 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Beautiful, on-the-water view. Attractive, comfortable house with a great front patio, very well stocked. Garage straight into the house and laundry right inside the house a bonus for Balboa Island. A long mini-van will fit fine, parking it close to the front wall of the garage. Excellent property managers. "Upstairs neighbors" were not a problem. They are in their own completely separate unit above the garage and above the back of our unit. We never saw them, and you are NOT sharing the house. The garage was all ours. A few blocks to walk to Marine Ave, where the restaurants and shops are on the island. We hope we will be able to secure this unit when we return to Balboa because we got spoiled with this one! ##### Carmen P. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meg C. 20 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property! We just stayed here for about a week and the house and overall experience was amazing. Would highly recommend staying here! ##### Meg C. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie B. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break in Balboa We had the best time relaxing at this property. It was perfectly clean and a great setup to enjoy time with family. Our kids loved playing on the sand and we were happy to sit in the sun on the patio watching them. We would definitely visit again. ##### Katie B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsey L. 5 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Top Notch House Adorable perfect property! Great location. This house is an A+ with everything you need for a getaway. Can’t say enough. Loved it so much! ##### Lindsey L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan W. 29 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Balboa Island Home Having grown up going to Balboa Island, I’m so glad my kids love it as much as I do! This house was in a great location, was clean, comfortable, and had plenty of room for us all! ##### Nathan W. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd C. 13 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Balboa Island Super awesome bayfront home on the little island and affordable for the area as well. We had a blast! ##### Todd C. Stayed 10 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### corey l. 9 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Stay Great place made for a great place! ##### corey l. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol B. 17 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bayfront Sendoff After living in Orange County for over 50 years, we moved mom to be closer to us in Oregon. This was a trip to say goodbye to friends and family as well as experience Balboa Island from an insiders point of view! This single level, beautiful house did not disappoint!!!! ##### Carol B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jim j. 22 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved this little house! It was comfortable and quiet. We loved sitting on the patio and watching all of the activities going on. Walking distance for everything. 2 very minor issues that were corrected very quickly. I would suggest some kind of window covering for the living room. Not any privacy in the living room. We have stayed on the main Balboa Island several times. This was the first time in Little Island and we loved it. Very kind and caring neighbors. We would love to come and stay again! ##### jim j. Stayed 10 nights in May 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather N. 26 Dec 2022 #### Family guests Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We’d love to get an island rate and rent this more often when family comes to town! ##### Heather N. ### 8/10 Good #### Heather R., United States 28 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint Nice view, relaxing stay. Enjoyed walking around the island. ##### Heather R. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andre G. 26 Sept 2022 #### 223 E. Bayfront Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I were a bit concerned prior to our arrival as we just found out that there was a rental unit attached to this home. There is nothing mentioned in the rental info prior or in the description of the property. You only find out in arrival info. The other item of concern was the parking because it was advertised with a two car garage. Again, mentioned more specifically in info prior to arrival that it fits one smaller SVU etc. . That being said, we managed fine and the apartment renters did not bother us all and the garage accommodated our car but just, not room for anything else. It is more a length of car issue than a width. The garage is the only part of the house not remodeled.We were very thankful for air conditioning as it was very warm and humid for our arrival. We had everything we needed and house was in pristine condition. We loved the location and the table and chairs out front with an umbrella. I think it best you make it known that the property is a duplex so there are no surprises. The tenant is able to access side of house but not able to use patio etc. ##### Andre G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard K. 7 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location......... We have been renting beach houses for a number of years while visiting friends and family in NB. I think we have found our "go to" house on Little Balboa. The house is incredibly clean and well appointed with ample room for 3 adults. The design of the 2 pairs of bi-fold glass sliders allows the living room area to literally be part of the front patio. Fabulous! Combine the wonderful weather, walks to town (plus garage parking!) and the down-low vibe of East Bayfront, all made for a very memorable week. The only slight negative is the "no-use dock" out front, it would have been handy when renting the Duffy. Regardless, great property and agency! ##### Richard K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Myra A. 11 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun trip This was a great cottage. We loved it!! ##### Myra A. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gina R., Orange, CA 19 May 2022 #### Gorgeous home! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home was absolutely perfect for our staycation! It was clean with a fantastic kitchen and lovely outdoor area. It was roomy enough and close to the main drag. It was great to have a garage as well. The only thing I would change would be darker shades in the primary bedroom and the ability to close the door all the way (there was a hanging mirror that prevented it). My infant daughter had a bit of a hard time falling asleep due to the light. We are 100% planning to return! ##### Gina R. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### kim c. 27 Aug 2021 #### Best experience, house, location! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect!! ##### kim c. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas M. 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Thomas M. Stayed 11 nights in May 2025