The following review(s) were provided by the property manager.
201 Ruby Ave Balboa Island
Staying on Balboa Island is a treat. The house I stayed in wasn’t. It’s extremely old(1927)& hasn’t been kept up. It needs a coat of paint, windows washed, new carpeting & some TLC. Mold was growing in one the bedroom closets.<br/>Perfect location for walking, close to the boardwalk & Marine Ave. And there’s parking space for 1 car which is great. It’s very hard to find parking especially on the weekends.<br/>Another reason I wouldn’t rent this house again... is there’s an attachment <br/>that is rented out. It’s upstairs & the people that live there are quite noisy with music thumping over the master bedroom. My son- in- law at 10:30pm had to tell them to shut it down. Also arguing into the night isn’t conducive to a restful night. The walls are thin so every sound is heard.<br/>Vicki at the property rental company couldn’t have been nicer & I’ll use their company again but be more selective about where I stay. No one wants their vacation ruined because of neighbors. I’ve stayed on the island before & never had a problem. Ask a lot of questions before sign up...
- Joan L.
Reviewed On: 4/29/2022
201 Ruby
we had a great experience at 201 Ruby
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Hi Eric, We're so happy you enjoyed your trip and your rental. Thanks! - NBVP Team
- ERIC C.
Reviewed On: 1/3/2022
Quaint cabin near the beach
In general, this little beach house met our needs. It was immaculate, which I appreciated. It was also sufficiently equipped. But it was bare bones. The kitchen was very small and I had a hard time finding things because it was so dark in the cupboards and they were so hard to access. The television is basic only. And given we were there during college bowl season, the lack of ESPN was an issue for a member of our family. Given the expense per night, a larger selection of channels is assumed. <br/><br/>There was a maintenance issue with the heater when we arrived, but the property management firm handled it promptly and professionally. It ended up having minimal impact on our stay. <br/><br/>The property is well-located on Balboa island. A few blocks from downtown. A few blocks from the ferry. We did appreciate this aspect of it. <br/><br/>We would recommend this property with the caveats noted above.
Reviewed On: 1/4/2021
Best kept Secret on the Island
Cute cabin with everything you need! I wanted a quiet place to recharge and this place hit the Mark. Adorable character and AWESOME fireplace!!!! I loved it! Ruby house will definitely be a tradition every year. Plenty of space and the garage is very clean and convenient. Close to EVERYTHING even a market near by and the home sits in a great location!
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Friday, March 5, 2021
Hi Cherie, We're so happy you loved the unique charm and character of your rental and enjoyed the cozy fireplace. We love the idea of making this a yearly tradition! Thanks - NBVP Team
- Cherie T.
Reviewed On: 12/19/2020
Long Weekend on Balboa
This is a charming historic cottage on the island, perfect for small family or people planning to be on the go. Written communication was great leading up to our stay, but when we ran into access problems no one returned our calls. We left messages on the "emergency" line and never received a return call. Our entire stay of 5 days!!! We will not rent with this group again.
Reviewed On: 8/26/2021
nice stay
we had a very good time and enjoyed ourselves. I had to kill a cockroach in the second bathroom. need to address bug problem. also there should be a chopping board in the kitchen. direct TV sucks.
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Hi Denis, It's great to hear you had a nice stay. We appreciate your feedback and will address this with our team. Thanks - NBVP Team
- Denis S.
Reviewed On: 11/2/2021
Birthday Celebration
We celebrated my husband's 70th birthday on Balboa. Sitting outside enjoying morning coffee, and wine at night was enjoyable. The cottage was in a perfect location to walk anywhere; stores, restaurants, beach. TV, basic cable and apps, did not work in all locations; i.e. living room. Feeling the breeze and having all the windows open was enjoyable. Just an FYI,the cottage is in the direct take-off flight path of John Wayne Airport. You do hear the jets constantly during the day.
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Friday, July 27, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay with Newport Beach Vacation Properties! We appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good time.
For your next booking see our direct web site to view all our homes and call to book a home!
nbvacationproperties dot com
2019 Summertime is booking. Hope to have you back!
Reviewed On: 7/24/2018
Perfect for a retreat
Had a lovely stay at this cozy cottage. Rented for a joint family vacation and company retreat and it worked perfectly on both fronts. Would definitely return.
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Monday, October 22, 2018
Hello, thanks for your review of your Newport Beach vacation! We are so happy we were able to accommodate both your family vacation and company retreat. We'd love to have you back! Thank - NBVP Team
- Aram A.
Reviewed On: 10/19/2018
4th of July 2019
Very enjoyable
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Monday, August 5, 2019
Hi David, We are so glad to hear that you had a great 4th of July in Newport Beach! Come back and celebrate again next year. Thanks - NBVP Team
- David C.
Reviewed On: 7/21/2019
201 Ruby Review
We enjoyed staying at this well-located, comfortable property. It's a short walk to the boardwalk which encircles Balboa Island and also a short walk to Marine Avenue where most of the island's stores and restaurants are located.
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Hi Marvin, We're so glad to hear that you had a great trip and explored all of beautiful Balboa Island. Thanks so much! - NBVP Team
- Marvin F.
Reviewed On: 3/19/2020
Great family time!
Loved this small cottage located on Balboa Island! Close to the water where we paddle boarded and shops. We enjoyed biking and dining at the restaurants and just walking the boardwalk. We will be back!
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Friday, August 2, 2019
Hi Susan, Thanks for your review! It's so great to hear that you took full advantage of all the amazing outdoor activities Newport Beach has to offer. We would love to host you again soon! Thanks - NBVP Team
- Susan G.
Reviewed On: 7/17/2019
Awesome weekend getaway
The property was very clean, the beds were extremely comfortable, it had a great location near the marina and downtown. My family really enjoyed our stay there! We will definitely be back.
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Hi Kristoffer, We love hearing that you and your family enjoyed your vacation at 201 Ruby. Can't wait to have you back! Thanks - NBVP Team
Reviewed On: 5/27/2020
Good Location
Good location.
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Monday, October 12, 2020
Hi Jim, Thanks for your review. It's great to hear you enjoyed your vacation rentals prime location. Thanks! - NBVP Team
- Jim L.
Reviewed On: 10/2/2020
Beautiful Bungalow
Our stay at the Ruby bungalow was fantastic. We stayed during a holiday and we were especially happy with how well the kitchen was equipped. During the week we were there the property management dropped off even more items for our use as it was a holiday week. Having plenty of space for our family was wonderful. The place was clean and well maintained. Instructions and communication from the management company was excellent and much appreciated. We will be booking this home again soon.
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Friday, March 5, 2021
Hi David, It's wonderful to know you had a great family trip and this rental was just what you were looking for. We hope you come stay again soon! Thanks - NBVP Team
- David M.
Reviewed On: 11/30/2020
review of March 2016 at 201 Ruby, Balboa Island
Over all good, windows need washing.
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Thursday, May 19, 2016
Hi Edwin-
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay with Newport Beach Vacation Properties! We appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good time. We have addressed the window cleaning
2016/2017 are booking quickly. We'd love to have you back!
Thank you-
The NB Vacation Properties Team
- Carolyn & Edwin H.
Reviewed On: 4/8/2016
Red Dooe Cottage
Being new at this, I ran into a couple problems but the staff was very helpful and on the bowl even own a New Year's holiday weekend. I grew to love the cottage over the 10 days I was there, especially after discovering wear the pants were stored and where the dishes were. The location is great.
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Hi Patricia-
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay with Newport Beach Vacation Properties! We appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good time. 2016 is booking quickly. We'd love to have you back!
Thank you-
The NB Vacation Properties Team
- Patricia O.
Reviewed On: 1/25/2016
Ruby House on Balboa
We loved the house, the location was perfect - could walk to "town" and to the ferry easily. The house was clean and comfortable with lots of character. It was nice to have a garage to keep all our beach gear.
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Hi Kristine-
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay with Newport Beach Vacation Properties! We appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good time.
2016/2017 are booking quickly. We'd love to have you back!
Thank you-
The NB Vacation Properties Team
- Kristine M.
Reviewed On: 7/4/2016
Cute house but needs some TLC
Very cute house, great location. For what we paid I was hoping for nicer sheets, pillows towels and a few other things. There was a very large stain on one of the comforters. : 0 Which is not to be expected when you are paying what we did.<br/><br/><br/>Spending
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Thursday, May 19, 2016
Hi Lisa-
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay with Newport Beach Vacation Properties! We appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good time.
We have addressed the stain on the comforter with the owner.
Thank you-
The NB Vacation Properties Team
- Lisa V.
Reviewed On: 5/10/2016
The house with the red door
Our stay was very nice, cute little house just minutes away from the water... cute little town, would definitely use this place again
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Monday, August 22, 2016
Hi Lori-
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay with Newport Beach Vacation Properties! We appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good time.
2017 is already booking quickly. Glad your coming back!
Thank you-
The NB Vacation Properties Team
- Lori B.
Reviewed On: 8/20/2016
Great Island Cottage!
We really enjoyed our stay at 201 Ruby! The home is in a great location, easy to walk to Marine Ave as well as Ruby Beach! It was the perfect place for our family of 4 to spend a long weekend!
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Hi Brie-
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay with Newport Beach Vacation Properties! We appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good time.
2017 is already booking quickly. Glad your coming back!
Thank you-
The NB Vacation Properties Team
- Brie R.
Reviewed On: 8/23/2016
very convienent location
The location was perfect, we only needed to use our vehicle once to go to dinner off the island. The bed were comfortable and the bathrooms great. The outside sitting area was perfect for us.
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay with Newport Beach Vacation Properties! We appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good time.
2017 is already booking quickly. Hope to have you back!
Thank you-Vicki
The NB Vacation Properties Team
- Alex G.
Reviewed On: 9/4/2017
201 Ruby
The property was advertised on AirBNB. According to the sight there was only a pin marked to indicate location. Only after the booking process was an address provided and the location was different. The property is located on a corner lot with traffic noise a factor. Also, a large home was under construction across the street, adding to noise level. There was also an infestation of flies and cockroaches. A fix it form was submitted to property manager with no response. Of my many years of if renting on the island, this was my least enjoyable.
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Hi Erin, We understand your frustration andwe wish Airbnb could give a more exact location before booking and we wish we could control the construction noise from the neighbors. We appreciate your feedback about the bugs and will be sure to fix this. Thanks - NBVP Team
- Erin C.
Reviewed On: 8/14/2017
201 Ruby Avenue
This cottage was cute and comfortable. However there were some aspects that were not satisfactory. Some kitchen items were missing or broken, windows needed cleaning. Unable to use the barbecue as it needed a good cleaning.<br/>We felt that the place needed updating and newer furnishings. Zabrina was very helpful and gracious and took care of our requests promptly. Traffic on Park was constant and some times annoying. I would not request this location again.<br/>
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay with Newport Beach Vacation Properties! We appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good time.
2017 is already booking quickly. Hope to have you back!
Thank you-Vicki
The NB Vacation Properties Team
Reviewed On: 11/4/2017
Great Location but needs Major TLC
Pros: <br/>-Staying on Balboa Island (instead of the craziness of the peninsula) was a good fit for our family.<br/>-Ruby Street itself is the only street on the island to have a beach (on the bay) with calm water, roped off from boat traffic, that is great for little ones . <br/>-Marine Street (main street with shops and restaurants) is a 10 minute walk. In those 3 respects, the home is in a great location.<br/>-When a key wasn't left at check-in that we needed to get into the garage to access our vehicle) AND a doorknob fell off in our hand, making a closet inaccessible, NBVP took care of those things by the next morning.<br/><br/>Cons:<br/>-The house was STIFLING. There is a barometer inside the house which consistently showed the living room being at or just over 80 degrees. This was the COOLEST part of the home. We opened every window and door we could, ran fans, and it was still very uncomfortable. I would not stay here in the summer if you have a baby or elderly person in your group.<br/><br/>-The master bedroom had a very strong smell of mildew that never entirely went away, despite opening up the house everyday. It was particularly strong in the closet. (I suspect there was water damage at some point.) <br/><br/>-201 Ruby is at the corner of Ruby and Park Ave. Park Ave. is one of the busiest streets on the island. You will have constant loud traffic/noise going past the house, (motorcycles, bikes, etc.) <br/><br/>-There is construction (a new home build) right across the street. The work started just after 7 every weekday and on Saturday. We are early risers, so the noise didn't wake us, but the constant hammering and sawing was incredibly annoying.<br/><br/>*The house has an insect problem, specifically, with roaches. I saw 5 roaches outside (near the grill and back door.) The night before we left, I found 2 live roaches INSIDE the house. Contacted property management 2x - no response.*
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Hi Sarah, We're so glad you enjoyed the great location on Balboa Island. We are sorry to hear the house was hot and will be sure to make sure there are even more fans to help cool it down. We apologize for the insects and we have made sure to fix this issue. Thanks - NBVP Team
Reviewed On: 8/17/2017
Newport Beach
This place is great and i will go there neixt time.
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay with Newport Beach Vacation Properties! We appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good time.
2017 is already booking quickly. Hope to have you back!
Thank you-Vicki
The NB Vacation Properties Team
- Ali A.
Reviewed On: 10/3/2017
Thanksgiving 2017
5 of us for 5 days including Thanksgiving dinner at the property.<br/>PROS<br/>*Great Location<br/>*Quaint comfortable house<br/>*Good water pressure in showers<br/>CONS<br/>*Needs more Blankets, Towels, and Pillows<br/>*The lighting is goofy. Switches are in weird places, a lot of the lamps don't work or the bulbs are out. It always felt a little too dark.<br/>**BIGGEST PRO = Working with Vikki at Newport Beach Vacation Properties. She was AMAZING and saved our vacation! Thanks for everything Vikki!!
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay with Newport Beach Vacation Properties! We appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good time.
2017 is already booking quickly. Hope to have you back!
Thank you-Vicki
The NB Vacation Properties Team
- Matt B.
Reviewed On: 11/27/2017
Great location--Balboa Island family fun
We were looking for a family friendly, affordable cottage for a family get together and this fit the bill. It is cozy. It was clean and the tiny kitchen was well stocked. The garage and laundry facilities were a plus as was the keyless entry. We found street parking as well. The property management people were responsive. The only reason I give it a 4 star rating is that the lighting was very dim so it was difficult to read in the cottage which I love to do on vacation. Because it was Christmas week, I didn't think to call the property manager about this but she indicated that they would have provided better lighting if they had been informed...and that is customer service.
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Thursday, January 25, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay with Newport Beach Vacation Properties! We appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good time.
For your next booking see our direct web site to view all our homes and call to book a home!
nbvacationproperties dot com
2018 is already booking quickly. Hope to have you back!
Thank you-Vicki
The NB Vacation Properties Team
Reviewed On: 1/2/2018
Perfect spot on Balboa!
This little cottage is in the perfect spot on Balboa island and so so charming! It was clean, cozy and comfortable. We walked everywhere on the island and we loved feeling like 'one of the locals' in the neighborhood. Easy access to Newport, Fashion Island, shopping, restaurants and yet so quiet and quaint. Loved it!<br/>
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Thursday, January 25, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay with Newport Beach Vacation Properties! We appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good time.
For your next booking see our direct web site to view all our homes and call to book a home!
nbvacationproperties dot com
2018 is already booking quickly. Hope to have you back!
Thank you-Vicki
The NB Vacation Properties Team
- Lesa P.
Reviewed On: 1/3/2018
FABULOUS
Everything was perfect. Loved the cottage. Every thing was clean, well equipped, easy to get anywhere up and down the coast and to the Balboa ferry. Sweet. Staff so helpful, any time I emailed, I received a timely response. Loved it all!
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Thursday, May 17, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay with Newport Beach Vacation Properties! We appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good time.
For your next booking see our direct web site to view all our homes and call to book a home!
nbvacationproperties dot com
2018 Summertime is booking. Hope to have you back!
Thank you-Vicki
The NB Vacation Properties Team
Reviewed On: 3/6/2018
Classic Balboa Cottage
I spent a lot of time on Balboa as a kid so it was great to be on the island again in this fabulous classic cottage, it brought me right back to those wonderful times.
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Friday, July 27, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay with Newport Beach Vacation Properties! We appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good time.
For your next booking see our direct web site to view all our homes and call to book a home!
nbvacationproperties dot com
2019 Summertime is booking. Hope to have you back!
Reviewed On: 7/15/2018
beach house
everything was perfect !!
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Hi Jeanne,
Thanks for taking the time to write a review, we really appreciate it! We are so glad your vacation was absolutely perfect. Please keep us in mind if you need another vacation rental here in the beautiful Newport Beach!
Sincerely,
The Newport Beach Vacation Properties Team
- Jeanne W.
Reviewed On: 8/20/2015
Bungalow on Balboa Island
Very quaint bungalow but needs some upgrades in the bathrooms with the fixtures. Also needs a ceiling fan in living room ceiling The house was sealed up tight when we arrived and was very musty. We had to buy many room fresheners to make it livable the first day
Response from Newport Beach Vacation Properties; Thursday, December 3, 2015
Hi Clayton-
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay with Newport Beach Vacation Properties! We appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good time. We apologize for any inconvenience. We are happy you got that worked out.
2016 is already booking. We'd love to have you back! Book today by calling us directly
Thank you-
The NBVP Team
- Clayton F.
Reviewed On: 9/27/2015
The location was perfect, we only needed to use our vehicle once to go to dinner off the island. The bed were comfortable and the bathrooms great. The outside sitting area was perfect for us.
Reviewed On: 9/4/2017
Pros: <br/>-Staying on Balboa Island (instead of the craziness of the peninsula) was a good fit for our family.<br/>-Ruby Street itself is the only street on the island to have a beach (on the bay) with calm water, roped off from boat traffic, that is great for little ones . <br/>-Marine Street (main street with shops and restaurants) is a 10 minute walk. In those 3 respects, the home is in a great location.<br/>-When a key wasn't left at check-in that we needed to get into the garage to access our vehicle) AND a doorknob fell off in our hand, making a closet inaccessible, NBVP took care of those things by the next morning.<br/><br/>Cons:<br/>-The house was STIFLING. There is a barometer inside the house which consistently showed the living room being at or just over 80 degrees. This was the COOLEST part of the home. We opened every window and door we could, ran fans, and it was still very uncomfortable. I would not stay here in the summer if you have a baby or elderly person in your group.<br/><br/>-The
Reviewed On: 8/17/2017
We loved the house, the location was perfect - could walk to "town" and to the ferry easily. The house was clean and comfortable with lots of character. It was nice to have a garage to keep all our beach gear.
Reviewed On: 7/4/2016
Our stay was very nice, cute little house just minutes away from the water... cute little town, would definitely use this place again
Reviewed On: 8/20/2016
We really enjoyed our stay at 201 Ruby! The home is in a great location, easy to walk to Marine Ave as well as Ruby Beach! It was the perfect place for our family of 4 to spend a long weekend!
Reviewed On: 8/23/2016
The property was advertised on AirBNB. According to the sight there was only a pin marked to indicate location. Only after the booking process was an address provided and the location was different. The property is located on a corner lot with traffic noise a factor. Also, a large home was under construction across the street, adding to noise level. There was also an infestation of flies and cockroaches. A fix it form was submitted to property manager with no response. Of my many years of if renting on the island, this was my least enjoyable.
Reviewed On: 8/14/2017
everything was perfect !!
Reviewed On: 8/20/2015
Over all good, windows need washing.
Reviewed On: 4/8/2016
Very quaint bungalow but needs some upgrades in the bathrooms with the fixtures. Also needs a ceiling fan in living room ceiling The house was sealed up tight when we arrived and was very musty. We had to buy many room fresheners to make it livable the first day
Reviewed On: 9/27/2015
Being new at this, I ran into a couple problems but the staff was very helpful and on the bowl even own a New Year's holiday weekend. I grew to love the cottage over the 10 days I was there, especially after discovering wear the pants were stored and where the dishes were. The location is great.
Reviewed On: 1/25/2016
Very cute house, great location. For what we paid I was hoping for nicer sheets, pillows towels and a few other things. There was a very large stain on one of the comforters. : 0 Which is not to be expected when you are paying what we did.<br/><br/><br/>Spending
Reviewed On: 5/10/2016