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Shiny gem on Onyx Ave.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Fashion Island
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Newport Beach Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪20 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.

Shiny gem on Onyx Ave.

Professionally designed,3 bedroom /2bathroom lower unit of a duplex just a block from downtown on Balboa Island.
New everything !!! CENTRAL AIR and heat,fireplace, gas BBQ, new appliances, and outside patio .
This unit offers easy access to the beach and boardwalk. It's equipped with everything you could ever need for a great vacation.
Features include a fully set-up kitchen with Keurig coffee maker, Wi-Fi ,Keyless entry , smart TV's with cable in the living room and each bedroom, washer and dryer, beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards and pack and play, 1 covered and off street parking space .
This holiday home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Fashion Island. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Fashion Island and 6 minutes from University of California, Irvine
Shiny gem on Onyx Ave. offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Ron

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bodyboard

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 SLP12798

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Shiny Gem On Onyx Ave Newport
Shiny Gem on Onyx Ave Newport Beach
Shiny Gem on Onyx Ave Private vacation home
Shiny Gem on Onyx Ave Private vacation home Newport Beach

Shiny gem on Onyx Ave. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Great place to take my parents on a get-away with walking distance to everything. Fantastic trip and amazing host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home in Central Location
We loved our stay! The home is centrally located on the island - my husband loved the close access to a good cup of coffee (across the street), I loved being able to take a gorgeous walk to the ferry, and our son loved the proximity to the sand. The home is immaculately clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The hosts were generous and forthright about an unforeseen issue, which was truly very kind and gracious. We've stayed in the upstairs unit, too, which is also fantastic! Highly recommend either (or both for a large family!) Enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen K., Scottsdale, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Balboa Stay
Such a cute, clean place! Our second stay! Always a good time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Relaxing
Very Good
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee s.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Island stay!!
I have been renting places in Newport Beach and on Balboa Island for about 15 years and this was probably my favorite property to date! It is beautifully decorated, it’s very clean and has everything you need and more! The bathrooms are beautiful and updated and beds are comfy! Plenty of towels and extras ! We walked in to find a large basket with all kinds of snacks and a bottle of wine waiting for us! The communication was superb and the location was so convenient to the shops and restaurants (you can literally see Huskins coffee shop on the corner from your front porch). I would definitely rent here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We would definitely recommend it.
Some vacationers would not enjoy the early trash pick up every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L., Playa del Rey, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Home Away from Home
I booked this property for my daughter & family who were visiting from AZ for the holidays. It is clean, updated, well-appointed and close to our home on BI. It worked great!Thank you for offering this property ;-)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
All I want to say is I would love to live at this place! Professionally decorated and clean as can be. The location was perfect for all of us as we liked to stroll along the main street. It was such a great house and such friendly neighbors!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiina V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
This was the absolute perfect property for us, our two adult kids and their spouses. Very generous living room seating, large dining area, kitchen with everything! Location is one block off of the Main Street allowing us to run to the grocery store, enjoy the cafes and shopping. Easy walk to the ferry. It was great having a designated parking spot. And a shout out to Rob who amazoned extra coffee over to us within hours when our coffee loving family needed more coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Another fantastic stay in one of Ron’s properties. They have thought of everything to make this a home from home stay. We love it and will be back soon.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Balboa Island Cottage
This property was perfect for our family reunion and vacation. We loved the close proximity to Marine Ave, as the kids would venture off to shop and eat at their leisure. This house is beautifully decorated and immaculate! And we so appreciated the welcome snacks and wine, as we had a long day of travel. A very nice personal touch!! Ron was very responsive and organized. We are hoping to stay again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very nice home
Perfect location and a beautiful property. The home was well stocked, very clean and just seconds from the heart of balboa island. Our host was communicative and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Stay
Had an amazing time. The House is perfect for our family getaways! Love coming here and it’s close to everything. Great host!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

K O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rental!
This was a perfect rental for our family of 5. Ron has thought of every possible thing we might have needed. Very well stocked with thoughtful snacks and wine, and very clean. Having a parking spot on Balboa Island was fantastic, and we were literally a 30-second walk to all the shops, restaurants, and coffee shops. Coffee on the front patio was a lovely way to start the day. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute downstairs rental steps from main street
This is a spacious comfortable and well designed 3 bedroom rental just a half block from the main street with shops, cafes, and restaurants. The master bathroom is very spacious and both bathrooms have walk in showers. The kitchen is well stocked and we appreciated the snacks and wine. The outdoor patio is a nice place to enjoy morning coffee or evening drinks, although this is a house currently under construction across the street. It was great being steps away from everything, but that also meant that it was a bit on the noisy side with foot and vehicle traffic on Balboa Ave that runs along the side of the house. That said, we would rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

george l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Balboa isle vacation
Excellent location! Nicely furnished. Comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Convenient, immaculate, and comfortable. Well supplied and ready for guests. Only issue is noisy neighbors overhead on occasion.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing time with friends
My girlfriends and I had a great time on Balboa Island. Our stay was wonderful and the house was perfect as usual! Will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We had such a great time at this home. Great location and the house itself was in perfect shape - really nice furniture, lots of amenities, and the host did an amazing job making us feel at home. We would absolutely stay here again. Thanks Ron!
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy Balboa condo
Comfortable condo conveniently located near Marine Avenue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Every aspect perfect!
Absolutely everything was perfect! The decor, cleanliness, supplies, location, and host were stellar! Would entertain the idea of staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jack R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Everything was great about this place. Good location the host were easy to communicate with. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Balboa Island Experience
The property was perfect for our stay. Location was close to the shops and excellent coffee! Parking was easy. The kitchen was well stocked with coffee, snacks and water bottles- always a big plus. Beds are comfortable and the place was super clean. We especially enjoyed the living so we could watch some college football and movies. Highly recommend this property. The only thing that wasn’t “perfect” was you could hear the folks upstairs waking around but we’re early risers so it didn’t bother us at all! Overall it exceeded our expectations! We’ll be back again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for enjoying Balboa Island
Our family of 5 came to the Newport Beach area to attend a wedding. We were looking for a house that would allow us to go on walks, grab coffee and cook quick meals. Ron's house was perfect! First, the location is ideal for shopping, dining or just exploring the waterfront. The area seems to be primarily vacation rentals so there were a lot of people out and about the whole time. That said, it was very quiet. I never heard a peep. The only inconvenience truly is that the city shutoff our water one evening for repairs, but we got plenty of headsup and planned around it. Second, the beds are comfy and Ron truly has thought of everything. There's a grocery store right off the island with a pharmacy next door. We made frequent trips and loved the convenience. The furnishings are quite stylish and the spacious master bath was a treat. All in all a phenomenal place. We have stayed at many rentals over the years and this ranks at the top. Nicely done, Ron!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023