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Balboa Island Charmer

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Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 360 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Fashion Island
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Corona del Mar State Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this apartment's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Fashion Island. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, fireplace, and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Fashion Island and 12 minutes from Huntington Beach Pier

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

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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

Reviews

Balboa Island Charmer Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cozy and comfortable stay! We had a wonderful time! We will definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Tiny place

Parking was miserable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie I.

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Larry P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Madison H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ian I., Peoria, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

3rd stay and plan on more!

This place is so perfectly located and Cheryl is such an awesome host! The place is perfect hub for everything before going out and exploring Balboa, Newport or wherever you choose to go! Like the title says, this is our 3rd stay and look forward to our 4th, 5th and 6th stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner Cheryl and her son Henry were so gracious. Cheryl's son helped us with our luggage as there was unexpected construction in the alley; designated unloading area. The apartment was charming, decorated with the proximity of the ocean in mind. Cheryl thought of every little thing that one would need; such as a beach umbrella and chairs. My daughter Anna and I had a fabulous visit to the Newport Beach area; this sweet apartment was close to everything that we planned to do. I want to come back and bring my husband. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

cathy t., Noblesville, IN

Disliked: Cleanliness

Balboa Charmer not charmed one bit

We were hit with a smell upon walking in. Smelled old, not clean- not really sure how to describe it. Pictures made it look much nicer than it was. I wore flip flops the entire time I was in the unit, not wanting to go barefoot. Just felt gross. The bathroom was disgusting. It was a step up from camping. The shower was barely a trickle coming out of shower head. We were very disappointed. The place needs cleaned up and updated.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fausto R., REGINA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

It is very convenient, well located! Perfect for 2 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Barton B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

Quiet and convenient spot on the island… close to stores, coffee and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rita K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun to be on the island

Location was perfect. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed using the wood burning stove. The smell was amazing! My family are runners so we loved the 2 1/2 mile loop of the two islands! We’d wake up early and set out on the beautiful paved trail. I miss it already!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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