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Balboa Island Charmer

Apartment with kitchen, near Fashion Island

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Steps to the beach and Balboa Island's main street, this charming one bedroom apartment offers a light and airy living room with a fireplace. Enjoy UHD TV with cable, WiFi, well-stocked kitchen and included beach chairs for a perfect retreat.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 360 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

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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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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.

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 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 neighborhood

Map
CA, Newport Beach

What's nearby

  • Newport Beach Country Club - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Newport Dune - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balboa Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Balboa Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fashion Island - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 20 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬3 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Balboa Island Charmer located?

Located in Balboa Island, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Pier, and Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Balboa Beach and Newport Dune are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Balboa Island Charmer Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 114 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharlie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute little cottage in short walking distance to town and the bay front.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy and comfortable stay! We had a wonderful time! We will definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very close to the beach. Small place but had everything you could need
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I had a lovely stay at the balboa island charmer! The home is within walking distance to so many activity and iconic spots. 10/10 would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Wonderful place

Well-appointed and well-maintained and in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Tiny place

Parking was miserable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

Allison G.

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

Adorable & Cozy

this place was so cute & perfect for my boyfriend and I! we were able to walk down to the Balboa shops & to the ferry. We were also able to bike around to newport and the beach. The place is bigger than the pictures give off and we had plenty of room for the two of us to relax and hang out! would recommend & book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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

Larry P.

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

short stay

everything was great except parking. Had to hunt and park 1/4 mile away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

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

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

David L.

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

Great Location on Balboa

Clean cozy spot close to the main area of Balboa.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful location. Had the old home charm. Lots of fans.Great howerhead pressure. Comfortable seating. Very comfortable queen bed. The tap water tasted fine. Plenty of outlets for our devices. High ceilings were nice. We experienced a heat wave and the AC couldn't keep up so we we uncomfortable by mid morning. Things cooled off nicely at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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

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