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Shiny gem on Onyx Ave.

Vacation home with kitchen, near Fashion Island

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
On Balboa Island, this 3-bedroom retreat offers a warm welcome with its fireplace and outside patio. Equipped with modern essentials like central air and heat, a fully set-up kitchen, Wi-Fi , washer and dryer as well as smart TV's in the living room and each bedroom.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Shiny gem on Onyx Ave.

Professionally designed,3 bedroom /2bathroom lower unit of a duplex just a block from downtown on Balboa Island.
New everything !!! CENTRAL AIR and heat,fireplace, gas BBQ, new appliances, and outside patio .
This unit offers easy access to the beach and boardwalk. It's equipped with everything you could ever need for a great vacation.
Features include a fully set-up kitchen with Keurig coffee maker, Wi-Fi ,Keyless entry , smart TV's with cable in the living room and each bedroom, washer and dryer, beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards and pack and play, 1 covered and off street parking space .

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bodyboard

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

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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 complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No Smoking anywhere on the property.
Be aware that neighbors are in close proximity . No loud noise

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 SLP12798

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Shiny Gem On Onyx Ave Newport
Shiny Gem on Onyx Ave Newport Beach
Shiny Gem on Onyx Ave Private vacation home
Shiny Gem on Onyx Ave Private vacation home Newport Beach

About the neighborhood

Map
CA, Newport Beach

What's nearby

  • Balboa Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fashion Island - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Balboa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Newport Pier - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 20 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shiny gem on Onyx Ave. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shiny gem on Onyx Ave.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shiny gem on Onyx Ave.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shiny gem on Onyx Ave. located?

Located in Balboa Island, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 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 mi (2 km).

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Shiny gem on Onyx Ave. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenna G.

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

Excellent stay

Wonderful stay and location in Balboa!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen K.

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

Balboa Stay

Such a cute, clean place! Our second stay! Always a good time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele E.

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

Amazing place! Perfect for our family!

Great location, clean, comfortable place!!! We loved it! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Travis G.

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

Great location, very nice home

Perfect location and a beautiful property. The home was well stocked, very clean and just seconds from the heart of balboa island. Our host was communicative and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik H.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had such a great time at this home. Great location and the house itself was in perfect shape - really nice furniture, lots of amenities, and the host did an amazing job making us feel at home. We would absolutely stay here again. Thanks Ron!
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina Q.

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

Roomy Balboa condo

Comfortable condo conveniently located near Marine Avenue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genessa B., Scottsdale, Arizona

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

Wonderful island home

The cottage was beautifully decorated, clean and charming. It was a perfect spot for our annual girls weekend. We would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

We would definitely recommend it.

Some vacationers would not enjoy the early trash pick up every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greta D.

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

Beautiful, carefree, convenient, clean!

Loved our stay and will be back someday if it’s not already booked! Our 12 and 14 year old daughters enjoyed being close to the shops on Marine Ave, especially Starbucks, Juicy 7, and Isabelle’s Cabinet. The place is newly remodeled, has pretty decor and furniture, comfortable beds and sheets, and thoughtful amenities. Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

kathleen G.

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

Perfect Balboa Island Cottage

This property was perfect for our family reunion and vacation. We loved the close proximity to Marine Ave, as the kids would venture off to shop and eat at their leisure. This house is beautifully decorated and immaculate! And we so appreciated the welcome snacks and wine, as we had a long day of travel. A very nice personal touch!! Ron was very responsive and organized. We are hoping to stay again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy T., Newberg, OR

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

Perfection!

The property was exactly as described, only better! It was so clean, you would have thought we were the first renters! Ron left us a bottle of wine and welcome basket of snacks, which is such a welcoming touch. The decorating was tasteful and the beds were comfortable. Thank you Ron, for taking such good care of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful property. It's very clean and the furniture is comfortable. The owner leaves a bottle of wine and coffee pods which were much appreciated. Some of the snacks were out of date so we disposed of them. The patio and awning are fabulous and we really enjoyed that space. The location is so close to Marine Ave which we love since we tend to eat out instead of cooking. We have spent 3 night weekends several times on Balboa Island and this property was our favorite. I appreciate the availability of short term rental options like this property. We will return here for sure.
Fantastic living space. We have grandkids visiting so this is very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

vernon s.

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

Girls weekend

The property is perfectThe only complaint is they were doing road repairs so we were awaken at 6:45 every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

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

Great stay!

Great place to take my parents on a get-away with walking distance to everything. Fantastic trip and amazing host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

Lovely Home in Central Location

We loved our stay! The home is centrally located on the island - my husband loved the close access to a good cup of coffee (across the street), I loved being able to take a gorgeous walk to the ferry, and our son loved the proximity to the sand. The home is immaculately clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The hosts were generous and forthright about an unforeseen issue, which was truly very kind and gracious. We've stayed in the upstairs unit, too, which is also fantastic! Highly recommend either (or both for a large family!) Enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor P.

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

Very Relaxing

Very Good
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee s.

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

The Perfect Island stay!!

I have been renting places in Newport Beach and on Balboa Island for about 15 years and this was probably my favorite property to date! It is beautifully decorated, it’s very clean and has everything you need and more! The bathrooms are beautiful and updated and beds are comfy! Plenty of towels and extras ! We walked in to find a large basket with all kinds of snacks and a bottle of wine waiting for us! The communication was superb and the location was so convenient to the shops and restaurants (you can literally see Huskins coffee shop on the corner from your front porch). I would definitely rent here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

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

Christmas Home Away from Home

I booked this property for my daughter & family who were visiting from AZ for the holidays. It is clean, updated, well-appointed and close to our home on BI. It worked great!Thank you for offering this property ;-)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

L

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

Perfect stay

All I want to say is I would love to live at this place! Professionally decorated and clean as can be. The location was perfect for all of us as we liked to stroll along the main street. It was such a great house and such friendly neighbors!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiina V.

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

Family reunion

This was the absolute perfect property for us, our two adult kids and their spouses. Very generous living room seating, large dining area, kitchen with everything! Location is one block off of the Main Street allowing us to run to the grocery store, enjoy the cafes and shopping. Easy walk to the ferry. It was great having a designated parking spot. And a shout out to Rob who amazoned extra coffee over to us within hours when our coffee loving family needed more coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle L.

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

Relaxing

Another fantastic stay in one of Ron’s properties. They have thought of everything to make this a home from home stay. We love it and will be back soon.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

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

Fabulous Stay

Had an amazing time. The House is perfect for our family getaways! Love coming here and it’s close to everything. Great host!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

K O.

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

Beautiful rental!

This was a perfect rental for our family of 5. Ron has thought of every possible thing we might have needed. Very well stocked with thoughtful snacks and wine, and very clean. Having a parking spot on Balboa Island was fantastic, and we were literally a 30-second walk to all the shops, restaurants, and coffee shops. Coffee on the front patio was a lovely way to start the day. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

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

Cute downstairs rental steps from main street

This is a spacious comfortable and well designed 3 bedroom rental just a half block from the main street with shops, cafes, and restaurants. The master bathroom is very spacious and both bathrooms have walk in showers. The kitchen is well stocked and we appreciated the snacks and wine. The outdoor patio is a nice place to enjoy morning coffee or evening drinks, although this is a house currently under construction across the street. It was great being steps away from everything, but that also meant that it was a bit on the noisy side with foot and vehicle traffic on Balboa Ave that runs along the side of the house. That said, we would rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

george l.

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

Great Balboa isle vacation

Excellent location! Nicely furnished. Comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024