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Balboa Island Charmer

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 360 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi

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 manager

Cheryl Bate

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

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 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 area

Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pelican Hill Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Balboa Pier - 6 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 10 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 20 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬4 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Balboa Island Charmer located?

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

Balboa Island Charmer Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Everything was just perfect. Bed is comfortable and has everything you need in the kitchen. Very close to town with places to eat and shop. Nice walk around the island on the bay front. There is a 3 car ferry to take you over to the ocean and Fun Zone. Nice restaurant on the bay with a great view. Newport Landing. Our host is the best and it's probably my 5th or 6th time staying there. I come back every year. :)
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Cathy B.

Good location
It could use some new bed pillows because the ones available were very badly stained and old. We found cockroaches in the kitchen so a treatment needs to be applied to the unit. Would be helpful to have had additional linens in the bathroom since we were there 4 nights & had to use 3 towels between 2 people. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island weekend
Super cute place! Has everything you need and able to walk to great places. Also being from Texas, we loved having the AC unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Charmer was Charming!
We are from the area so we knew we wanted to be on Balboa Island. It was the perfect location! The price was reasonable and it had all the amenities and then some! We really, really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

Location
Great location, walking distance to shops, restaurants and ferry. The unit was upstairs. It was cozy, all the amenities we needed were there. Window AC was ok,it was loud. We kept windows open to let breeze in which meant curtains also had to be open so there was no privacy. The shower in bathroom had a low pressure and the toilet bowl at times didnt flush properly. There was a little note by the toilet bowl handle that said the handle when water is running. It was kind of annoying.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

curtis W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation with family
The location could not have been any better. We were centrally located on the island as well as close to Newport Beach, where our daughter lives. Our son also had a house on the island for our family get together. It could not have been planned any better logically. Everything Was just as listed in the description.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Spot for a Short Getaway
What a wonderful time! Balboa Island is such a charming place. The main street has plenty of restaurants and shopping to keep you well fed and entertained. I particularly enjoyed Ciao Balboa for dinner and Wilma's Patio for breakfast. The pizza at Snipe Island Craft House was very good for lunch. Be sure to take the ferry and explore the Balboa Pier area as well The property was as advertised and very well kept. Check in and check out were very easy and the owner very quick to respond to communication. I look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

S C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Vacation
We had a great stay on the Island. Great central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alycia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This is an adorable property. It was filled with comfy sheets, pillows and blankets which is really important to me. It’s in a beautiful little area of balboa island. My daughter and I slept on the couches so that my mom could take the bed, and we were all comfortable. We were so happy we stayed here and I would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
I wanted a place that was walkable for my 7 yr old niece & myself. We wanted to be close to the beach & also less than a 30 minute Uber to Disney land. This little spot was perfect :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian I., Peoria, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd stay and loved it even more!
This was our 2nd time staying here and it was just as good if not better than the 1st time. The location is great! We were there for Memorial weekend so it was a little busy but if you are good with walking parking isnt a big deal. Place is clean, host is awesome and super close to main strip on Balboa. This place is perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanora K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
This property was even cuter than the pictures! Peaceful and quiet, full kitchen, working fireplace and lots of natural light. Only note is that the mattress and pillows were very soft. We will 100% be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen C., Langley, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
Returning home
The apartment has everything you could want. I could move there. The host Cheryl was very accommodating and communicated well. I will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Bret J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Balboa lovers
Cozy and convenient loft, had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The location of this unit is perfect. It’s very close to walk to anywhere on the island, and there are several restaurants about 5 minute walk away. We were always able to find close and convenient parking. No problems at all, it was a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
I could not say enough wonderful things about the space, my host, and the amenities that were there. The description was perfect. Walking to restaurants, shops and the ferry was perfectly described. The space is perfect for a single traveler or a couple. Again, this space made my vacation to celebrate my birthday one of the best trips I've ever been on.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S., Abbotsford BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
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

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location on Balboa
Clean cozy spot close to the main area of Balboa.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Escape
I was visiting friends & family in the area and timed it with seeing the annual Holiday Boat Parade. The apartment was in a great location. I didn’t even need a car because everything was within walking distance! The apartment was spacious, well equipped and comfortable. I’ll definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas visit
We purposely booked Cheryl’s place because we enjoyed it last year! Love the location!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super convenient, prime location!
This was perfect and very spacious for my solo visit and it is incredibly close to everything. Walkability was key as I didn't have a car. Thank you, Cheryl!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian I., Peoria, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Awesome Place
Been to Newport a bunch of times but this was our first time staying on Balboa Island. Was super happy with the price with the location and how awesome the place was. Main street was a short walk and parking was easy to find but it was Nov so not many visitors. The place was clean and had everything you need, really loved it and can't wait to stay there again!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara Z.

Great location
Great location for walking around the island. I was taking a painting class at a gallery on Marine and Balboa - an easy walk. The place was a little run down and dated - but charming in its own way. There didn’t appear to be any heat source except a wood stove. Some kindling would have been needed in order to get a fire going - so I just wrapped up in a blanket when sitting in the living room at night when it got pretty cool. I had some trouble with getting the tv to work with the Roku - but the owner was very responsive with that issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023