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"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Outdoor dining
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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 SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning

"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" (10% Weekly Discount) Beach and Bay are a block away. "GARAGE PARKING" for a "SUB COMPACT Car". "AIR CONDITIONING" Located between Newport and Balboa Piers this mid Century 4 unit building on West Balboa Blvd Is perfect for short walks to either Pier and many fine restaurants, as well as the Balboa Ferry and the Catalina Flyer. This Studio apartment has a new shower with barn door, granite counter tops, stainless appliances with dishwasher. There is a comfy queen size captain's bed with storage underneath and ample closet and drawer space. Side tables are laptop tables to provide a workspace. Amenities include Smart TV, Cable, free Wifi, coin op washer and Dryer, there is a gas BBQ with table and chairs on a shared patio space. Beach chairs are provided and stored in the garage with the laundry. This is a ground floor unit. There is a small bathroom with a small shower. Quite hours are very important. No Animals allowed on property due to allergies. City Short term rental permit SLP 13795

Property manager

Dennis and Janet Owners / Jeff Myers Property Manager

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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 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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 SLP13795

About the neighborhood

Map
CA, Newport Beach

What's nearby

  • Balboa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Newport Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balboa Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Fashion Island - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 25 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mutt Lynch's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Seaside Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Baja Sharkeez - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stag Bar + Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning located?

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

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"BALBOA SEA ESCAPE" Steps to Beach and Bay *Garage Parking & Air Conditioning Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

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

Guests from West Virginia

Excellent location, very easy access to beach, fun grill cooking for family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

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

Awesome getaway

1240 Balboa is a super nice place to stay while visiting Newport Beach. Great location, clean and well maintained! Simple booking and check in/out procedures
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I liked the beach accessibility close by within walking distance, the ability to drive a short distance and cook in the fully equipped kitchen, the comfort of the bed, and having beach chairs and beach towels and beach umbrella provided to take to the beach for the day. The bathroom tiled shower was great, except that you had to take the spray nozzle off the shower head to use. The garage was small, but allowed us to put our small car in the garage during street cleaning days! There were thin walls, so it caused people to hear someone talking next to them in the adjoining unit. The small couch and chair were leather and were comfortable, except excessive use causes the person to slide forward. It was hard to use the covered patio table & chairs - which was very nice - because four units shared the same space!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Vacation

Location was perfect - place was just what we needed
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great quiet getaway.

The place was well stocked with everything you need for a vacation rental. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful and just a short walk to the beach. The management was super responsive. We’ll definitely rent with them again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful stay! It was close to everything and across the street from the beach. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location with an easy walk to the beach Beach gear in the garage was nice to have available garage only fits small cars... we had a Mazada 3 and barely fits
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina D.

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

Stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Walk to beach was perfect. Quiet at night. Everything was perfect not too much just right. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina P.

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

Cute place!

We had a great vacation and enjoyed our stay. Good location within a nice walk from everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Great location!

Great value and location. Has everything you need to enjoy the beach and explore the peninsula.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tayler M.

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

Great place!

Amazing time spent here for our honeymoon. Close to the beach and the bike path. Easy access to get to everything. Space was clean and great size for 2 people.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Great

Great for our 5 night stay. The garage was a bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie W.

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

Beach stay

Great location, right across from beach. Walking distance to many amenities. All the beach essentials in the garage was fantastic. Only constructive criticisms would be sheets have visible stains albeit clean but still.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie O.

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

Newport Beach Getaway

Great space for 1-2 people. Unit was very well appointed, very clean, easy walkable location to lots of fun things to do, ocean and bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

2nd time

2nd time staying here. Love the location. Easy to beach and restaurants. Very clean and enjoyable place to stay. Easily one of the better places to stay if parking is an issue no issues finding street parking at any time if you don't use the garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Preston P.

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

Balboa Escape Is Fabulous

BalboaEscape is perfectly located , well stocked, meticulously clean and well managed . Thoughtfully there are power strips everywhere !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Location, Peace, Cleanliness all in one bungalow

From the start, there was great communication with the owner. The location and the property represented what was online. We made great memories and enjoyed a little respite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sali D.

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

I Want To Go Back!

Cute, beachy and with everything you need for the beach. Older unit but modernized with all the comforts of home. Perfectly situated to the beach (ocean & bayside), restaurants, etc. I will definitely stay there again. Enjoyed 4 mile beach walks each morning and night and didn’t want to come home. Parking wasn’t bad either and my car was parked for days. I just paid attention to the street sweeping signs as they directed. Responsive owners were so helpful and nice when I couldn’t find my email!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shelley P.

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

Great location

The location seemed pretty ideal to us. Located between the two piers, the noise is slightly less and not as many of the crowds. The apartment is just as advertised, everything in working order. The bed is amazingly comfortable. We didn’t end up parking in the garage as street parking was available this time of year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

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

The perfect place!

This little spot is gem. Clean, quiet, close to EVERYTHING.Kitchen, great shower and bathroom and ventilation. And it has a small GARAGE to store my fishing gear and kayak! The hosts made it very easy to access with clear instructions on locks, times etc. I will certainly go back. It's perfect for one or two people.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Cozy Haven In A Perfect Location

Balboa Sea Escape exceeded all my expectations. Every detail was thoughtfully considered and made for a lovely stay. The kitchen was well-stocked, the bed was super comfortable, parking was convenient (the garage is indeed small even for a compact car so I parked there once and then there was easy street parking the rest of the time), and the location was perfect for exploring the area by foot or by car. I was traveling alone and felt completely safe and at ease. Communication with the owners was easy and helpful. It's a beautiful space with a cozy atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat. Five stars!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

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

Great Location and lovely apartment

The apartment was very clean and very well equipped. the unit was quite I did not hear any noise from the neighboring units. It met the description on the website. The location was great. A block off the beach and many nights we walked to the Naples Pier for dinner. The location is really nice because you are between the two piers but it is a quiet sweet spot. If you like to walk there is the ocean side and the bayside which are both beautiful. Lovely. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tom N., Woodbury, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location

Horrible experience!

Next door unit kept us up all night, and I mean all night, with exceessive noise and loud music. We left one day early.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Clean but small

Balboa Sea Escape was very clean and easy to find. Parking is as too tight for our car and we didn’t have an oversized car. We had to park on the street out on Balboa Blvd. Bed was comfortable and the AC worked great. Well stocked kitchen and close to the beach. Looking at the pictures I thought it would be closer to the beach and on the beach side of balboa but it is on the bay side. It’s a short walk across balboa Blvd and comes out right by the school and basketball courts. Bathroom is VERY small and tight but we made it work. Would rent again for a quick short trip but would want more space for a longer stay. We weee there from Wednesday night to Sunday morning. I did have to be the one to reach out for information on checking in less than 48 hours before check in since I hadn’t heard from the host. Overall a great rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verna S.

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

Nice little apartment for two - Review of Apt B

Pros * Location, Location, Location - within walking distance to both piers, lots of stores and restaurants, and just across the street from the beach! * Very clean * Comfy bed - slept great! * Nice and very well stocked kitchen - we would have appreciated more than two packets of coffee for a 5-night stay but it held us over until we could buy coffee. * The outdoor patio and table is a nice place to have morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening. * This apartment set back from the street which is nice. Cons * Sound - overall quiet but at night I could hear snoring and coughing from Apt B as well as phone notifications. There is sound from Balboa Blvd as well but it subsides at night. * Figuring out how to get the mini-split heating/cooling system set right (even with the instructions) but we did and were then comfortable. * Sofa isn’t the most comfortable but worked for us. * The description of a very small shower is accurate. It worked for me (5’4”, 130lb) and my husband was alright (5’11”, 185) but if you are a very large person, it will quite cramped. * The interior of the bathroom medicine cabinet could use some attention and the paint is beginning to peel off the bathroom door and walls. I only had one communication with the property manager while we were there and they responded immediately. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023