118 Emerald Ave. B

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

8 Guests

4.8

Come experience the California Riviera at this quaint rear vacation home made up of an upstairs2 bedroom plus a lower ground floor studio as the 3rd bedroom


About the property

This quaint Balboa Island 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom value back unit is just a quick walk away from the waterfront and is a perfect place for your next family vacation.

This rear vacation home is made up of an upstairs with 2 bedrooms, living area, a full kitchen and bathroom and a lower ground floor studio with the 3rd bedroom and bathroom. The home has an open concept living space upstairs, with a large dining table, a family room that includes a flat screen Smart TV and the entire home has Wi-Fi. The living room couch includes a queen pull-out bed in the lower unit. A galley-style kitchen includes a refrigerator, microwave, gas range, a traditional coffee maker, as well as a Keurig and everything you will need for cooking your meals.

The master bedroom includes a queen bed, ample closet space and natural light. The second bedroom is outfitted with a triple twin bunk bed, additional closet space, and is perfect for families. Each room has ceiling fans, and windows can be opened to take advantage of the regular sea breeze on cooler days and at night. The downstairs studio is the 3rd bedroom with a king bed, en-suite bathroom, living area and a secluded outdoor patio with seating and a grill. Perfect for extended family.

There is a 1 car garage behind the ground level studio unit, as well as a washer and dryer.

This cottage is close to the Balboa Ferry that can take you across the bay to the Fun Zone or the many pristine beaches along the Newport Peninsula. You can also walk down the path along the island beaches to Marine Avenue to grab a bite to eat or check out the local shops.

*Please note that this listing has 2 separate units and entry ways in the back of the property. They do not connect from the inside. Please ask questions if you are confused by the lay out.

STLP: 12691


Features & amenities

  • Guests: 8
  • Bathtub
  • Cooking Basics
  • Non-Smoking on Property
  • Balboa Island
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Bay Views
  • Surfing
  • Shopping
  • Whale Watching
  • Hospital
  • Wind Surfing
  • Laundromat
  • Watersports
  • Bike/Running Path
  • Path to Entrance Lit at Night
  • Bed Linens
  • Cable
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dryer
  • Living Room
  • Towels
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Smoke Detector
  • Stove
  • Washer
  • Grill
  • Free wifi
  • BBQ Area
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Garage
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Fireplace
  • Parking
  • Patio or Balcony
  • Television
  • Wireless Internet
  • Smart TV
  • Dining table
  • Pets Allowed: no
  • Lodging Type: Duplex
  • Square Feet: 1300
  • Area: Balboa Island
  • Free Parking
  • Private Living Room
  • Street Parking
  • Deck Patio Uncovered
  • Private Entrance
  • Upstairs bedroom Queen: 1
  • Upstairs kids room Triple Bunk Bed: 1
  • Bottom studio King: 1
  • Bottom studio bathroom: 1
  • Upstirs bathroom: 1
  • Bottom studio sleeper sofa Sofa Bed: 1

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Guest Reviews

4.8 of 5 average (45 reviews)


Robert

This unit was very nice and homey. The beds were very comfortable, so we all got a good rest. There is lots to do on the island and everything is easy to access from the location of the unit!

Reply: Thank you for the review, Robert! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the home & location. We hope to host you again soon!

Submitted on Jun 26, 2025


Lara

We had a wonderful stay! the home was very clean, which is always super important when renting a place. The area is beautiful with so much to walk to. the ferry was very close and the home was super comfortable there were no complaints from anyone! it was a bit warm for me, but with the fans on and windows open it was OK especially at night. I don't think i could do a house with no air-conditioning when it is really warm out, but that is a personal preference. Overall it was wonderful!

Reply: Thank you for the review, Lara! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us! We totally understand that AC is usually prefered, but we are so glad it was not an issue for you. Luckily the ocean breeze is a good exchange. We hope to host you again in the future!

Submitted on Jun 13, 2025


George

I recently had a wonderful stay at an Airbnb that truly exceeded my expectations. The host was incredibly welcoming and made sure I had everything I needed for a comfortable visit. The space was clean, beautifully decorated, and had all the amenities I could ask for. The location was perfect, with easy access to local attractions and restaurants. I especially enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and the little touches that made it feel like home. I highly recommend this Airbnb to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway!

Reply: Thank you for the lovely review, George! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the wonderful location. We hope to host you again in the future!

Submitted on Mar 20, 2025


Great little beach bungalow!

E A.

Loved our stay. Perfect location for our group which was teens and adults. Everything we needed was provided.

Reply: Hello Erin, thank you for the review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to host you again in the future!

Submitted on Mar 17, 2025


Great little beach bungalow!

E A.

Loved our stay. Perfect location for our group which was teens and adults. Everything we needed was provided.

Reply: Hello Erin, thank you for the review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to host you again in the future!

Submitted on Mar 17, 2025


Rachelle

We loved our stay at this property! The most beautiful location. A great space for our family of four.
The property was in walking distance to the shops, restaurants, water and ferry.

Reply: Thanks so much for the review, Rachelle! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us & we hope to host you again!

Submitted on Feb 8, 2025


Tom

Beautiful property. Perfect location. Had everything we needed. Great communication from our host and everything ran smoothly. Highly recommended and most definitely will be back again, please God.

Reply: Thanks for the review, Tom! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay & we'd love to welcome you back anytime!

Submitted on Oct 24, 2024


Sarah

We didn’t realize the 3rd bedroom was a separate unit, so this is a great rental for groups.

Submitted on Oct 4, 2024


Great Location & Lots to Do

Nick S.

Great property location and had everything that we needed. The upstairs unit gets great sunlight. Very close to the ferry to Newport Beach. Thanks for letting us stay!

Reply: Thank you for the review Nicholas! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again!

Submitted on Aug 19, 2024


Great Location & Lots to Do

Nick S.

Great property location and had everything that we needed. The upstairs unit gets great sunlight. Very close to the ferry to Newport Beach. Thanks for letting us stay!

Reply: Thank you for the review Nicholas! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again!

Submitted on Aug 19, 2024


Family Vacation

Emilee L.

We came for our daughters wedding with 4 children under 5 and 6 adults. The space fit us all perfect and was in an ideal location for us. The bathrooms need a little update and the shower upstairs needed the doors to be fixed, but other than that, it was a great place for a great price!

Reply: Emilee, thank you for choosing us for such a special occasion! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you again!

Submitted on May 14, 2024


Great Place to Stay!

Scott

This was the perfect place for our vacation stay! Location was awesome. Place was clean and spacious. Everything we needed was provided (soap, shampoo, conditioner, trash bags, dish soap, etc). Only complaint was that the air conditioner wasn’t super effective against the heat. But we would gladly stay here again!

Submitted on Jul 22, 2023


Vacation 2023

Thomas T.

It was great everyone had a wonderful week!! We will book again soon!

Submitted on Jun 29, 2023


Vacation 2023

Thomas T.

It was great everyone had a wonderful week!! We will book again soon!

Submitted on Jun 14, 2023


What a getaway!!

Thomas Tichy

Everyone had a great time thanks for everything we will be back!!

Submitted on Jun 3, 2023

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