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Remodeled Gem Balboa Island Beach House: 129 Opal

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Interior
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, California
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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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.

Remodeled Gem Balboa Island Beach House: 129 Opal

Summary:

This front unit beach house is centrally located on the island.



The Space:

This recently fully renovated Balboa Island two bedroom, two bathroom beach house is centrally located on the island with close access to the Balboa Ferry and historic Marine Avenue. This home features an open, airy living room with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. The front patio is perfect for family gatherings where you can enjoy comfortable outdoor dining with a patio table, chairs, and a BBQ.



This recently fully renovated Balboa Island two bedroom, two bathroom beach house is centrally located on the island with close access to the Balboa Ferry and historic Marine Avenue. This home features an open, airy living room with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. The front patio is perfect for family gatherings where you can enjoy comfortable outdoor dining with a patio table, chairs, and a BBQ.



The kitchen has plenty of counter space for preparing food and extra storage. The master bedroom has a queen bed with an en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom has a bunk bed with a full size mattress on bottom, twin on top and an en-suite bathroom as well. There is a shared laundry room complete with a washer and dryer. For your convenience, there are two parking spots in the front driveway or you can use it as an oversized patio.



This beach house is in prime location on Balboa Island. Go for a walk around the island and stroll along historic Marine Avenue. Indulge in one of Balboa Island's famous frozen banana or a Balboa Bar. Explore the area via the ferry to visit the Balboa Village on the Peninsula and take in the views of the Balboa Pier.



You can also book both downstairs and upstairs together if you have a larger group. Ask us about details!



SLP13746



Guest Access:

Guests have access to the entire front unit that is on the ground level.



The Neighborhood:

Go for a walk around the Island and stroll along historic Marine Avenue. Indulge in one of Balboa Island's famous frozen banana or a Balboa Bar. Explore the area via the ferry to visit the Balboa Village on the Peninsula and take in the views of the Balboa Pier. Rent a bike, jet ski, stand up paddle board, or kayak.



Whale watching, and deep-sea fishing trips are close by with many boats that leave the Balboa Pavilion daily. On Balboa Island you can relax along the pristine beaches, go surfing nearby, check out the FUN ZONE, and grab a bite to eat at one of the many fine restaurants.



Getting Around:

Balboa Island passenger and auto ferry.



Other Things to Note:

- 10 pm noise curfew ordinance Strictly enforced by Newport Beach Police

- Must be 26 or older to book

- Must provide your email and be able to access our company online portal for house info.

- No parties or gatherings.

- We try our best to keep updated on remodels/construction happening around our vacation units. However, construction can pop up anytime in the City of Newport Beach without notice. N.B.V.P is not responsible and will not issue refunds due to neighboring construction.



Interaction with Guests:

I give my guests space but am available when needed. We are available at any time to answer any questions or service the property.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Balboa Fun Zone. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Fashion Island and 7 minutes from Pelican Hill Golf Course
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

Must be able to login into our Online Guest Portal and provide us and working email and phone number for during your stay. Must be 26 or older to ...

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 SLP10350
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Centrally Located On Balboa
Remodeled Centrally Located on Balboa Island
Centrally Located on Balboa Island Newport Beach
Centrally Located on Balboa Island Private vacation home
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Remodeled Gem Balboa Island Beach House: 129 Opal Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Teresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place, good location and nice and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was clean. Coffee maker didn’t work and no good place to put a suitcase besides the floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack P., Boise, Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness
Had to keep resetting the air conditioner circuit breaker.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
AC has known issues and breaks a lot!We stayed here during a hot week in OC. The AC would run for a little while and then cut out in all the rooms, making the house get very hot. There are warning signs all over the house that state you cannot have the windows open and the AC, so the house will heat up quickly- especially if you take the foot ferry over to Newport. We called maintaince and they knew about this, meaning it happens a lot. They had to flip the circuit breaker to fix it but that only solves the problem for an hour or so.Otherwise the house of very nice and thoughtfully appointed. But at these prices I would stay somewhere else during hot summer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cottage and the updated kitchen and baths were really nice.One thing was that the bunk bed was very close to the ceiling and you could not use the ceiling fan if someone slept up there because it would likely hit them as they enter/exit the bed on the ladder
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay.

Two friends get together. Great spot. Bike rentals close. Loved the 2 bath set up. Off street parking wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

The house was perfect for my family of 4. I loved the clean, modern décor of the house. I would definitely rent this place again. Check in was seamless. The parking spot was wonderful. We had a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet!

This cottage is clean, and equipped with everything you need. The upstairs is over the bottom unit’s bedrooms and you can hear walking around from the bedrooms below. The washer/dryer is a huge plus but the absolute best thing about this place is a driveway for parking two cars. If you’re not familiar with Balboa Island, you will understand once you get there. Parking is a commodity here in these beach cities!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness

No surprises

This was an excellent location for our stay in Southern California, and the renovated cottage had everything we expected. No surprises is always good! We would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming front beach house

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving vacation staying at this charming front beach house on Balboa Island. The location is great, walking distance to coffee & shops. The kitchen is well stocked and it has a nice open layout that works well. It was the perfect spot for our family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Location

Perfect location on BI. Quiet street, but close to everything—would definitely stay ther again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Poor property management

This property is awesome, clean, its been completely renovated and great location. The only negative complaint is the A/C was broken. The owner of the property was at the house when we arrived waiting on the A/C people to show which ended up being a no-show. We contacted the Newport Beach property manager and they refused to help with anything regarding the A/C. The weather was warmer than usual, a window a/c unit would of been reall helpful but nothing was offered. Balboa Island is a frequent vacation spot for us and we will return BUT will not rent from Newport Beach Property. More bath towels are a must!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022