Guest Reviews

We just spent 2 weeks at one of the lower level casas on 19th. I had very high expectations of the property and we were delighted both when we arrived and after enjoying 2 weeks there. The casa was immaculate, up to date, excellent amenities, including luxury linens, outdoor fire pit table and chairs, brand new refrigerator, nice dishes and every type of cooking utensil and pieces you could need. Our view looked to the East overlooking the beach and the moored boats. It was beautiful! The back courtyard was also lovely. We felt very safe, it was quiet and an easy short walk to the ocean, tons of restaurants and shopping spots. We found upscale newer restaurants, as well as ones that have been there for years, both very causal and some more elegant. All the people we met were so friendly and welcoming. We had one very minor issue and Pam handled it immediately! Wed been on the road for a week when we arrived, so having a washer and dryer in the casa was very convenient! Nice large screen TV in the family room. Also TVs in both bedrooms. Having a one car garage was a nice plus!!! I would go back and rent the same unit in a heartbeat! Pam is a pro! Enjoy your stay!!!!

BobTeSeattle Seattle Reviewed February 7, 2018 Exceeded Expectations Just finishing up a two week stay in Casa 227. We could not have been more pleased with our stay. We have stayed at rental properties before and so often, they dont exactly match up with the pictures you see on the web site. In this case, this place far exceeded our expectations. The location is ideal and the view from the unit is breathtaking. My wife and I love to walk and the Balboa Peninsula is a walkers paradise. We parked our car in the provided garage and hardly drove our car at all...almost everything is within walking distance. The unit itself is beautifully decorated and meticulously maintained. Everything is provided from the gas heater on the patio, cable TV in the living room and bedroom, and a clean barbeque for those nights that youd rather eat in rather than visit the many outstanding restaurants that are nearby. One more point...its seems a lot of folks would prefer an ocean front unit rather than one on the bayside. In my opinion, Casa de Balboa is the better option in that it is quiet, and located in an area that certainly has a better view and many options (a bayside beach literally 20 feet away from your patio) but it is not located on the crazy noisy promenade that runs in front of the ocean front houses. Plus, the beach is wide and in many places, you cannot even see or hear the ocean from your patio. Moreover, those patios have no privacy and there is a constant flow of all kinds of people walking by at all hours. We walked the promenade everyday and we were always happy to return to the quiet, serene, bay side. OK...end of review...my wife just reminded me that if I continue to gush, this place may not be available for our next visit. We will definitely be back!

CASA DE BALBOA IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! We stayed at Casa De Balboa the week after Thanksgiving 2012. We stayed in the upsiatrs unit #225 and have a two year old son. The unit was absolutely perfect for us. The master bedroom has a balcony and looks over the Bay. The two back bedrooms were very quiet and perfect for our child to sleep. Pam provided both a porta crib and inflatable toddler mattress. The toddler mattress was absolutely great. It was also lovely that the unit was on one level so we didnt have to worry about stairs with our little one. The kitchen was quite nice and well stocked so that we could cook there often, as it was easier than eating all meals out with our child. In terms of the unit, it was spacious, comfortable, with first class accommodations. The beds are super comfortable. The furnishings lovely. Pam provides everything you need and some nice little extras, like bathrobes. The unit is really tastefully decorated but not overly decorated so that we could easily move small breakable items to one counter out of the reach of our son. Sitting on the balcony at night with a glass of wine or during the day with coffee and watching the birds, boats, beach, fisherman....welll it was great. It is also very quiet on the Bay side, and after our visit, we realized this was the side to be on. Given that it was the holidays, Pams son called to ask if we would object to holiday decorations in the unit. I thought it was thoughtful that they gave us an option. When we said it would be nice, we came home one day to a wreath, white lights all along the balcony, a very tasteful artificial tree with lights in the living room and a couple of other very nice Christmas decorations. The theme is that the unit and Pam and her son are thoughtful and provide everything you need and you will really relax here, even with a toddler! Whole-heartedly recommend Casa de Balboa and hope to stay there again!

WONDERFUL! Whenever our business travels take us to SoCal we ony have one place that we love to stay and thats the Casa de Balboa. There are four different Casas to choose from and it feels like our home away from home. Location is tops, the unit is clean and has everything you can imagine and more. There is nothing nicer than waking up in the morning and having a cup of coffee overlooking the Newport Harbor and the little beach in front of the house. The photos dont do this place justice, the owners are awesome people and weather you want peace or quiet, or you want to engage in the many activities at your doorstep, this location has it all. Best Place on the Peninsula. We highly recommend

Super Clean, Tastefully Decorated and Well Appointed 5/5 Stayed Nov 2020 Michael L. I have never stayed at a short-term rental that was as clean and well maintained as this one. Upon entering, I had a sense that a German grandmother had spent a week cleaning the condo. It was simply but tastefully decorated more like a nice hotel rather than a vacation home. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and cooking utensils and enough barware and dishes to entertain for a modest gathering. The water pressure was the best I have ever experienced in drought conscious Southern California. I will definitely consider coming back next time I visit family. Thank you for the great experience. Published Nov 16, 2020

Loved our stay in Balboa! 5/5 Stayed Aug 2020 Ania L.Orange County, California We had a wonderful time at this property. I am only sorry that I didnt book this Balboa Rental years ago, the Units access to the bay is so convenient for families. The kids absolutely enjoyed the units paddle boards & the easy access to the bay, just steps away from the unit. I was delighted to find so many boat rentals in the area - duffy & tiki - to finally navigate & learn the Beautiful marina. The living room & beds were all comfy for our family. The deck was very large to enjoy coffee in the mornings & quiet evenings after a day out, exploring the island & peninsula. The unit was well decorated & taken care of - a dollhouse - with beautiful trims & furnishings. The owner was super easy to communicate with. I had no problem ordering groceries (With delivery) on amazon Fresh, for cooking during our stay. Published Aug 17, 2020

Absolutely perfect 5/5 Stayed Aug 2020 Due to Covid we had to scrap our vacation to Kauai on short notice and scramble for a more local destination. Having grown up in the area, I thought taking the family to Newport would at least give us some sun and fun, but we had no expectations that it would be as nice as what we had planned for Kauai. But wow were we surprised at how awesome this property and location was. Were a family of 5 with three tweens. The two boys shared a room and my daughter the other room. The layout and space were great and we never felt cramped. The place itself is stunning. Super clean, top of the line appliances, comfortable furniture, a balcony you can spend hours on, plenty of board games including a full poker set, and a view of the water. In addition, the property had everything we needed including new beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys, plenty of beach towels, soaps, shampoos, etc. It was one of our only VRBO experiences where we didnt need to run to the store to buy essentials and the whole experience made it so that we all treated the place with care like our own home. The location is also unbelievable - literally steps from the bay where the local shop will deliver kayaks or paddle boards. And the nice thing is the bay has showers which are steps from the property entrance so you can rinse all the sand off of everything before coming home. And just in case, theres a hose in the side yard to rinse your feet before walking inside. The property is also only two blocks from the beach in case the kids want to catch waves. This is also where there are plenty of dining options and shops. Theres a 7 Eleven a block away, a grocery store about a 10 minute block away, and a Ralphs that has a gourmet cheese section thats about a 10 minute drive (this was recommended by the owner and it did not disappoint!). Otherwise, we barely ended up using our car. Finally, Pam was awesome! She was super responsive both leading up to our stay and during our stay. We couldnt find the garage opener and she had someone there with a replacement within 10 minutes (no exaggeration). She also answered emails, calls, and texts promptly as I had a lot of questions given the local situation with Covid. I highly recommend this place! Published Aug 7, 2020

We had a tremendous stay at casa de Balboa! It was such a perfect retreat for our family, being one block from a playground, in a quiet part of the peninsula, while still being within walking distance of restaurants and coffee shops. And a great view of the bay out your window! Highly recommend a visit!

Location was tremendous, away from the bustle of the oceanside of the penisula yet very accessible. The property itself was every bit as advertised. Wonderful condition and quality. Support from the Casa staff was also exceptional ... Greg in particular was very helpful.

Awesome Vacation Home At the Beach! We stay at Newport Beach one or two weeks a year and frequently rent direct from owners. Casa de Balboa is far above all other rentals we have ever stayed at. The amenities are 5-star, luxury bed linens, awesome pillowtop matresses, top of the line kitchen appliances and cookware (didnt use them much, we were on vacation, you know). The veranda was awesome, we spent each morning having breakfast on the balcony and ended the day watching reflections of the sun setting and the city lights coming on. The owners were very responsive to any questions, and all emails were answered within an hour. We will definitely stay at this location again...book soon, because the secret is out--Casa de Balboa is probably the most excellent vacation home you will find on the peninsula! Enjoy!

BEST NEWPORT BEACH VACATION SPOT! Treated our mom to a weekend getaway at Casa de Balboa and she loved it! The views and accommodations were amazing, we will definitely be visiting again! The location provided a relaxing atmosphere and made our stay very enjoyable. Comfort and style rolled into one, we would definitely recommend Casa de Balboa to anyone looking for a wonderful beachfront getaway!

Very happy with Casa de Balboa! Unit 225 was very clean and comfortable and tastefully appointed. Great quiet location, steps from the bay and a short walk to the ocean. Lots of restaurants to choose from within walking distance. House was festive for Christmas and a great location for the Christmas Light Boat parade. Recommended for: Pet-friendly, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children

FIRST CLASS! There cant possibly be a finer place to stay. Truly spectacular. FIRST CLASS! Location beyond compare! Unbelievably comfortable beds, fine linens, including a surplus of jumbo luxury beach towels- no need to pack your own. Beach chairs, umbrellas, (even saw stroller, kids beach toys, etc in garage! Washer and dryer in unit and a spare dryer in the garage!) Perfect location. Steps from Newport Pier, Crab Cooker and so many activities (Newport Fun Sports less than a block away - the absolute best bikes, electric boats, paddle boards, electric loungers) and too many great dining experiences - Walk to The DOCK Restaurant by the Cannery. Already missing the bay outside our door and watching the boats passing by all day - was a beautiful site! Watched the sun rise literally out our bedroom, living room and patios every morning! Kitchen appliances and tools were incredible - Pam - you didnt forget a thing! viking stove and oven, krups coffee maker, bosch dishwasher, jumbo GE monogram fridge, cuisinart toaster, blenders - beautiful bone china - and tons of it! Best of both worlds - bay and ocean - without the ruckus of being on the boardwalk. The peace and quiet of the bay was tranquil and the party life of the boardwalk and the pier shops and restaurants was just around the corner - a short 2 minute walk away. Truly, truly the best spot in all of Newport. I was raised in Newport and we rented two other houses earlier this summer in addition to this one - and this was by far superior. There will be no reason to ever rent elsewhere again. Thank you again Pam for making the stay so special - a memory for a life time for our family.

We are fortunate enough to travel a great deal and often choose to rent homes instead of hotel rooms. We can honestly say that Casa de Balboa is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to: be close to the beach, swim or fish on the bay, enjoy the lovely ships as they pass, watch your children on the sand as you enjoy morning coffee on the terrace, bbq to your hearts delight, bike-ride the peninsula, take the ferry to the island, walk to great restaurants, soak up the rays, or otherwise enjoy the good life that brings people to sunny southern California. The word is out: Casa de Balboa is without equal in quality and location!

We arrived to a very clean apartment. I really like to fact my kids can play outside right of the beach while my husband and I can sit on patio and enjoy the scenery. We had a loud neighbor upstairs and within 24hours the manager handled it and we were happy. We stayed two weeks, kids did camps, walked, rode bikes, paddle boarded, Very convenient to grocery stores as well as eating. Most of time we bbq outside and watched the sunset as kids ran on beach. Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway

LOVED IT! Stayed in Casa 225 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay (six of us and a toddler). It is spacious, immaculate, and has a great view of bay full of yachts. Sat on the deck for cocktails in the evening. The decor is classy beach style. If you like to cook, this kitchen has everything you need. Wonderful sheets and towels. Everything you need to go to the beach including sand chairs, umbrella, and towels. The peninsula is very busy with tourists, but this condo is in an area away from all the crowd--very quiet-peaceful location. Would definitely stay again.

Casa Balboa is the best spot in town, waking up to see the changing colors of the Newport Harbor, jumping on a bike and taking a cruise toward the Wedge, or over the bridge to Huntington Beach, the shops, the restaurants, location is tops. The home has now become my "second home" it has all the comforts that one needs, wifi, well appointed kitchen, televisions in each of the bedrooms, comfortable, roomy, charming, and conveniently located. There is nothing more than one needs for their Newport Beach Vacation. Ill be sure to return!