Beach house vacation rentals in Balboa Island

Very sweet Airbnb! Close to amazing Newport Beach, walkable to great bars and restaurants AND far enough off the beach that it’s nice and quiet. We were there over st paddy’s weekend and the location is great to be able to get to stuff and avoid rowdy spring breakers. The food in Newport is awesome!

Incredible location. Extremely great host! A magic little spot!

This is hands down the best home I’ve rented! It has everything you could need - definitely feels like a home and not a rental! The house was so cute and loved the touches from the original home. The furniture was very comfortable and everything felt clean! We absolutely loved our time. The dutch door looking out to the back was wonderful. We loved watching the kids play in the sand or swing on the hammock. The only downside was that the beach directly behind the home (over the sand berm) is not clean. There is loads of trash including needles. But you can easily walk to the nicer part of the beach or the bay area directly across the street. Would definitely rent again! The hosts were so communicative and friendly. Would recommend!

This is such a perfect getaway spot. You can see the beach from the large windows and Don had umbrella and chairs, sand toys, boogie boards, etc that we could take the few steps to the ocean. You can easily walk to coffee, restaurants, ice cream, playground, and more. Beautiful home! And Don and Rebecca were so helpful- unloading/loading our car, setting up the umbrella, helping us get on bikes to explore, and more. Will absolutely be back!

We had a great stay, the house was very clean and cute, with cozy spaces.

We had a wonderful peaceful time at Will’s place. Beautiful view LOVED the location. Will, recommend local spots to eat. We went to Nicks and it was delicious. It was cloudy for 3 days during our stay, but the beach is beautiful still on cloudy days. It's so much fun walking the area. Beautiful houses and a complete beach experience. Will, was great and very attentive.

Chris and Michelle were very responsive hosts. We loved the location and were thrilled with the little toys, books, and beach items provided for our use.

Danny was the best host! We were unable to find a remote for the tv in the family room and Danny came right out after work and brought what he thought was a fix but didn’t work and he immediately went out and bought a new TV for the family room to rectify the situation. Danny was very kind and his home was amazing! So close to everything and very clean and pristine, we will definitely return.

Lovely place, quiet neighbourhood. Close to beaches and shops/restaurants

I was really grateful Lee was able to accommodate us on such short notice. Her communication was great. The home was better than the photos and stocked with things to make our stay easier. I wouldn’t normally book a place without A/C but it was cool and breezy and actually needed the heater at night. The pool was too chilly for us this time of year but the lights out back were so pretty we spent a lot of time in the back yard. We accidentally locked ourselves out (make sure to read your instructions and don’t lock the bottom lock on the door handle) but Lee helped us get back in pretty quickly. We only had a small bit of time to visit the beach but it’s so close and there are great bikes and some ocean toys. I would stay here again on our next visit to Huntington Beach.

This was the perfect spot for our family. The pool was exactly what the kids needed to relax. We felt very comfortable in the space and enjoyed our time there.

Had a great stay, Vicky is very responsive. Location is amazing! A small grocery store is a block away, public beach access very close. Everything is walkable from the house if you are able. Thank you!

Had a wonderful stay at DJ and Brandee’s home last weekend while my mom and I were in town for the Surf City Half Marathon! The house is gorgeous and comfortable with fantastic amenities - everything was as described. It’s a short walk to downtown and was perfect location for us to get to the starting line. The pool and their big comfy couch were perfect for our post-race recovery. The kitchen is awesome; I loved cooking in it. DJ and Brandee were fantastic hosts — always responsive and kind. Really appreciated their hospitality and highly recommend staying here if you get the chance. Thank you!!!

We stayed here for our spring break with my 6 kids. Ages 23-5. We are not partiers just a family get away to relax and cook together. We booked this place based on the pool and it was worth it for us. The previous reviews were alarming about quiet hrs and it being strict but we had no problem and stayed in the pool till 945 at night. I did tell me younger 3 kids to be quiet at night to be respectful and they were for the most part but definitely got loud with their voice a few times. Great house no complaints beds were very comfy!

This place was lovely and Sue was very accommodating. It was clean, spacious and a great location. We didn't realize this was two separate units with two rooms in each unit. Great for one wanting privacy. The kitchen is pretty stocked with all that you need. Comfy beds, relaxing common space and large dining room table for gathering. The bed frame was a little squeaky (which I only noticed because I had a little one sleeping with me, so I had to try to be super quiet lol) but other than that, this place was perfect. <3 Thank you Sue! We appreciate your hospitality.

Traveled for business. We were comfortable and able to have zoom meetings and felt like home away from home. A lovely property!

Lauren and Dario are super hosts, both were very responsive and communicative! The 1-bedroom home was perfect-clean, well maintained; no issues with WiFi (for work); bedroom was nice and cozy. Art work from local artists was displayed in each room with brief descriptions, this was cool! Overall, it was a great experience. I will stay here again and recommend the home to friends and family. Thank you, Lauren and Dario!

We have a family of 7 and we’re very comfortable in Lynn’s home. We’ve stayed in lots of AirBNBs and this one might just be the best ever. It is very clean and is well appointed. Lynn has thought of lots of little things that really added to the satisfaction we felt—things like spices, zip lock bags, water, tin foil, etc. Our family loved the place. I highly recommend this place.

The place is nice and roomy. Quiet and safe surrounding that you can walk around and jog. Literally 20 second walk from the beach. Great kitchen, large fridge. My only (minor) complaint is that the parking lot has very narrow doors and it stressed me out everytime I backed the car 😢

This place is a gem. Nice and quiet. Besides the waves and the train. But you barely notice the train. Deck right to the beach. It was perfect for two adults and three kids. I wouldn’t recommend for little ones though since the bedroom is not connected. It’s more of a casita just three steps from the front door to their door. My youngest is twelve and so my teenagers loved the privacy. Good communication with Chris when I had questions. We will be back for sure.

We had a great time with the family. The house is located right on the beach. Depending on the time of the day, the tide gets all the way up to the back yard, but luckily the home is elevated so no worries there. The beach is very private. The home is on the older side but for the price it’s hard to beat. The kitchen is nice. The downstairs bathroom I think was built for kids, which was perfect for us. The shower sits lower and so does the vanity. Heating wasn’t an issue because of multiple space heaters, no central ac., but that’s in the description of the home, so no surprise there. My Kia Carnaval 2025 barely fit in the garage, so anything bigger than that car won’t fit. It was a nice stay and we want to come back again. The location is great!

My family and I had an amazing time at this property. The beach was so convenient and the property provided toys and also chairs for the beach, which were so helpful. We really enjoyed our time together there and made some good memories. The property was clean and description was accurate. we loved sitting out on the front porch with the fire on in the morning. Thanks for hosting our family and providing us with an amazing trip.

Comfortable, clean home with plenty of space for our group. There are two large dining tables that aren't in the photos which allowed us to have family meals plus room for games and puzzles. Great selection of beach toys and towels in the garage. Thought we had a problem with the hot water but it just takes a while to get there. Would book again.

We loved this house right on the beach! We would definitely stay here again. 2 out of the 3 beds were so plush and comfy. Just don't leave scooters or bikes on the patio as we had a scooter stolen and a neighbor nearby had a bike taken the same night.