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Balboa Escape offers a relaxed beach vibe in the heart of the peninsula. This light and airy apartment boasts a fully equipped kitchen, comfy queen size captains bed, Smart TV with cable and free WiFi. You'll enjoy access to beach towels, boogie boards, shared patio with table and chairs plus Weber gas grill.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!

Balboa Escape is located mid peninsula and half a block to either the Beach or the Bay. It is a short walk to the Balboa Ferry, Catalina Flyer and many great restaurants. The closest bike rentals are only 2 blocks away. This apartment has just been updated with new fully equipped kitchen, cabinets, granite countertops, appliances, windows, AC and flooring. Beach Towels are provided. It is light and airy with lots of windows. This is a 2nd floor apartment and the largest in this 4 apartment building. It has a comfy queen size captains bed in the bedroom with storage underneath and a chest of drawers and a closet. The living room has a pull out queen sofa sleeper and there is a chest for storage and closet in the living room as well. New Smart TV with cable and free WiFi. There is one garage parking space for a subcompact car. There are Beach chairs and boogie boards in the garage. The coin op laundry is located in the garage. There is a shared patio with table and chairs and a Weber gas grill. This is a perfect location for a relaxing stay at the beach. No animals are allowed on property due to allergies. One flight of stairs must be climbed to Access this apartment. SLP13796

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Take out the rubbish

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No bookings for more than 28 days Quite hours from 8pm to 10am strictly enforced Renter responsible for any city fines for violating noise ordanances

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 SLP13796

About the area

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach. Fashion Island and Main Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huntington Beach Beaches and Crystal Cove State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Festival Amphitheatre, or consider a night out at The Observatory. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating 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
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Island beach with the Pavilion in the background; Shutterstock ID 595732
    Balboa Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Newport Beach Pier
    Newport Beach Pier
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balboa Pier
    Balboa Pier
    4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mother’s Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Tustin Station
    25 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mutt Lynch's
    17 min walk
  • Baja Sharkeez
    14 min walk
  • Stag Bar + Kitchen
    15 min walk
  • Woody's Wharf
    19 min walk
  • The Beach Ball
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mother’s Beach and Newport Beach Pier. Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach are just steps away.

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Steps to Beach and Bay with Garage Parking (compact car) & Air Conditioning! 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean & updated. Host were great too.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Odette N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great place for a beach getaway

Very clean tidy property with all the amenities you could need. A very short walk to the beach and the boardwalk. We hired bikes and were able to bike to Huntington and Sunset Beaches. Communication with the owner was excellent. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

As adertized

Great place with easy check in and fantastic location. I am frequent user of ABB and the absolute best recommendation I can give is that I would book again with this host.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna S.

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

Birthday Celebration

Great location and well equipped!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha W.

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

Mid week get away

Fun stay in great location. Clean and bright. Comfy bed and it was nice to have the garage for parking bikes. Great coffee shop and market nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Casey O.

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

Nice visit. Too bad it rained.

It was a good visit. The unit fits the budget and had everything we needed in the right location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

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

Balboa

The location was just has shown ~ very clean and Janet was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

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

Perfect Stay

Perfect little vacay for us! We were within walking distance to all things fun and beautiful. Place had on hand all we needed for comfort and fun. Thank You! 10/10 recommend 🌟
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomi V.

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

Aamazing location and fantastic apartment

The location is awesome - walking distance to the beach and other Balboa spots, including restaurants and coffee shops. The apartment was fully equipped with anything one would need during a holiday visit. The stairs are a bit steep, but other than that, it's perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rich F.

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

Great value for location!

Place is really cute, well maintained and property managers were very nice and responsive. The location is fantastic as its close to everything. The only things to really note is the garage is very small which isn't the end of the world because we just kept our rental bikes in there and parked car on street and the bathroom is really small. Would absolutely stay here again though.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Great Stay!

This place was nice and tidy. The steps up are a bit steep, but it wasn’t bad for us in our 30s. You definitely need to have a tiny car to be able to park in the garage, parking in the nearby neighborhood was way to find every night, for us. Communication with the host was timely as well :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pamela G.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Pay for Parking

We selected this property because of the centralized location to events we were attending during our stay. We were unaware of the pay for parking on the streets in the neighborhood between the hours of 8am to 6pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

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

Wonderful stay!

This place is great. Can’t beat the location, just 2 short blocks to the beach boardwalk. There is so much natural light and really cute California decor. The place is really comfy, great bed and couches. And the kitchen was stocked with everything needed to do some good cooking. Definitely note that the garage is for a small car only…I had a crossover and couldn’t fit. Street parking is easy enough to come by during the week but was difficult on the weekend. That is the only draw back but is the case for most places in this area. Will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verna S.

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

Perfect home base for stay on the Balboa Peninsula

This is my second stay at the property and first time in Apartment D. If you don’t like stairs and are looking for an ocean view, it won’t be the right spot for you. However, if you are like me and want a comfortable and clean home base to return to after daily outings, it is perfect. This one-bedroom apartment is nicely decorated and the sofa area is comfy and spacious, the bed is very comfortable, and the kitchen is well equipped with whatever you may need. There were lots of back up towels, including beach towels. The garage parking is very small so I recommend parking on the street. My stay was in October so there was no problem finding a space very near the apartment. The beach is right across the street and the apartment is perfectly located for walking to either the Newport Pier or to the Balboa Pier and Fun Zone. Approx. 3/4 mi-1 mi. There are lots of good places to eat, plenty of bakeries and bars. Overall a great stay and I will definitely look to stay here again next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place - near the beach and walkable to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying and would again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Upstairs is spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

very nice

Great location, nice ocean breeze and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey&Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place to soak in some summertime beach!! Excellent location, owners were responsive and we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

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

Close to beach. Lovely clean apartment with garage

The apartment was great! Very comfortable and clean. Close to the beach. Garage access worked well. Small garage so small car a must. The apartment had everything we needed. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

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

Great little apartment

Nice 2nd floor apartment, windows with breeze and good light. Must be able to climb some stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Relaxing and rejuvenating retreat

The home was perfect for us. The home was well stocked and well maintained. We enjoyed walking all over Balboa Peninsula. We would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Vacation

Out all day great neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great access to the beach and never had an issue with parking in front (Thank God).Air conditioning was a great benefit but the the units need to be cleaned I guess becasue there is an ever present musty smell or maybe it comes from the water leak issue that is below the unit in the garage??
Beach time after a hard day of doing nothing
The boy's graduation from CUI Nursing School
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary P.

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

Great Location

The apartment was perfect for our stay in the Newport/Balboa area. Very clean and new feeling, with great location to beach and marina. Garage is not useable for parking unless you drive a smart car, but was nice to have for storage during our stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019