216 Onyx Ave

WINTER RENTAL. Available starting Sept. 26, 2026 to early/mid May, 2026. Looking for 6-8 month winter renter. Some flexibility. Shorter term, please ask availability. Sunny fully-furnished, one-story Balboa Island beach cottage with all-important GARAGE PARKING, added bonus of A/C, GREAT LOCATION! Just 1-1/2 blocks to the beach in either direction and one block over from Marine Avenue restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED IN RENT: Electric, gas, cable, WiFi, water, trash, weekly gardening. Bright & airy feel, open-beam ceilings, wooden shutters and hardwood floors throughout, skylights and fully-stocked kitchen with dishwasher. There is a 55" Flat-screen TV with Cable in the living room, WiFi, gas fireplace. Two bedrooms (1 queen, 2 twin beds) and two bathrooms, ideal for a couple, a family with two children or two couples. Washer/dryer in attached garage (shared with renter/s living in the above-garage apartment). Fenced front brick patio with outdoor tables and bistro set surrounded by roses, other flowers and trees. French doors open off the dining area to a private courtyard with a gas Weber BBQ that is perfect for small casual dinners or relaxing after a fun day at the beach. SUMMER WEEKLY stays available: May 30-June 13, 2026. Contact me for availability and pricing. Mandatory cleaning Fee. The City of Newport Beach defines short-term lodging as the rental of a residential unit for less than thirty (30) consecutive days. STAYS OF LESS THAN 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS require I collect 10% City of Newport Beach Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax (Lodging and Accommodation Tax will be included in Quote). WINTER LEASE - NO Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax on stays of 30 consecutive days or longer. STEPS: While the house is one-story, there are a few steps: 3" step-down in front entry; 3" step-up into the living room; 8" step down into the master bedroom; two steps (6" & 7-1/2") from attached garage to the courtyard; two 6" steps from courtyard patio to back entrance of cottage at French doors. SHARED Washer and dryer in the garage. Renter/s in apartment over the garage have access to the washer/dryer. Garage apartment renter/s have private entrance. The courtyard is private with entrance from cottage French doors, garage and back alley. One block from a charming 2-block main street in the quaint downtown village, easy access to boutique shopping, coffee shops, bakeries and restaurants. Easy on/off the island. Small, sandy beaches and a 1.6 mile walkway around the perimeter, perfect for strolling and people watching all just steps from the front door. And it's just a short walk and a 5-minute ferry ride to the famous Balboa Fun Zone, complete with Ferris wheel, arcades, boat rentals and guided boat tours of the beautiful homes on Newport Harbor, or you can catch the Catalina Flyer to Catalina Island. Balboa Island is just off the coast of Newport Beach and is a short drive away from many Southern California attractions, including Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Hollywood, San Diego Zoo, and much, much more. Only 6 miles from SNA Santa Ana/Orange County (John Wayne) airport, and 45 miles south of LAX Los Angeles International Airport. Come and enjoy the relaxed island lifestyle, a safe haven conveniently located in the middle of coastal Orange County. "Winter" lease, available starting Saturday, Sept. 26. NOT YEARLY. Fully Furnished 2-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom Balboa Island cottage. Bright & airy, one-story, with all-important GARAGE PARKING (1 space), A/C, gas fireplace and gas Weber BBQ in private garden courtyard. SUMMER WEEKS AVAILABLE: Saturday, May 30-June 6; June 6-13. Contact for price and availability. NO HOLDOVERS.