Really liked this place. Itâs small, nothing crazy but definitely gets the job done. Garage is very very small. Had a mini cooper and barely fit but thatâs okay. Iâd stay here again.
The apartment is comfortable and has everything you need. Walk to the beach across the road and up a block, super easy. Nice outdoor courtyard to sit in outside when not on the beach. Walk to restaurants and shops. The only issue was our noisy neighbors our first two nights. I contacted the owner and she was quick to respond. I know you canât control everyoneâs behavior, but the neighbors did not look old enough to be renting a VRBO. Once they were gone, it was nice and quiet. We enjoyed our stay!
I liked the beach accessibility close by within walking distance, the ability to drive a short distance and cook in the fully equipped kitchen, the comfort of the bed, and having beach chairs and beach towels and beach umbrella provided to take to the beach for the day. The bathroom tiled shower was great, except that you had to take the spray nozzle off the shower head to use. The garage was small, but allowed us to put our small car in the garage during street cleaning days! There were thin walls, so it caused people to hear someone talking next to them in the adjoining unit. The small couch and chair were leather and were comfortable, except excessive use causes the person to slide forward. It was hard to use the covered patio table & chairs - which was very nice - because four units shared the same space!
It was a lovely stay. Half a block from the beach within a Newport residential neighborhood. Bed was comfy. Parking was great. Perfect for a solo traveler or couple.
We spent a very relaxing 4 days in this cozy beachside studio - just the thing to escape the Midwest winter! Loved that the beach was just across the road.
1240 Balboa is a super nice place to stay while visiting Newport Beach. Great location, clean and well maintained! Simple booking and check in/out procedures
The place was well stocked with everything you need for a vacation rental. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful and just a short walk to the beach. The management was super responsive. Weâll definitely rent with them again.
Great location with an easy walk to the beach
Beach gear in the garage was nice to have available
garage only fits small cars... we had a Mazada 3 and barely fits
This property was clean and exactly as listed. The kitchen and bathroom were well stocked with necessities. The shared patio was a nice bonus with a large table, chairs and umbrella. The only small challenge was parking. The garage only fits a small vehicle, and we had an SUV so we had to search for street parking nearby, which can be difficult on weekends. Loved the proximity of the beach, board walk and all the restaurants. We parked our vehicle and walked practically everywhere.
Cute, beachy and with everything you need for the beach. Older unit but modernized with all the comforts of home. Perfectly situated to the beach (ocean & bayside), restaurants, etc. I will definitely stay there again. Enjoyed 4 mile beach walks each morning and night and didnât want to come home. Parking wasnât bad either and my car was parked for days. I just paid attention to the street sweeping signs as they directed. Responsive owners were so helpful and nice when I couldnât find my email!
Balboa Sea Escape was very clean and easy to find. Parking is as too tight for our car and we didnât have an oversized car. We had to park on the street out on Balboa Blvd.
Bed was comfortable and the AC worked great. Well stocked kitchen and close to the beach. Looking at the pictures I thought it would be closer to the beach and on the beach side of balboa but it is on the bay side. Itâs a short walk across balboa Blvd and comes out right by the school and basketball courts. Bathroom is VERY small and tight but we made it work. Would rent again for a quick short trip but would want more space for a longer stay. We weee there from Wednesday night to Sunday morning. I did have to be the one to reach out for information on checking in less than 48 hours before check in since I hadnât heard from the host. Overall a great rental.
Great location, right across from beach. Walking distance to many amenities. All the beach essentials in the garage was fantastic. Only constructive criticisms would be sheets have visible stains albeit clean but still.
Amazing time spent here for our honeymoon. Close to the beach and the bike path. Easy access to get to everything. Space was clean and great size for 2 people.
Balboa Sea Escape exceeded all my expectations. Every detail was thoughtfully considered and made for a lovely stay. The kitchen was well-stocked, the bed was super comfortable, parking was convenient (the garage is indeed small even for a compact car so I parked there once and then there was easy street parking the rest of the time), and the location was perfect for exploring the area by foot or by car. I was traveling alone and felt completely safe and at ease. Communication with the owners was easy and helpful. It's a beautiful space with a cozy atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat. Five stars!!!
Our stay was perfection! Lovely small cottage/apt, had everything we needed. Comfy bed, fully-stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the patio for our breakfast and coffee. Used the grill and kitchen. Will definitely use this one again :)