10/10 Excellent
Lionor R.
Apr 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home
Lionor R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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Balboa Island, CA ~Beach Cottage~ Steps from the South Bayfront Beach
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Newport Beach, CA
- Fashion Island3 min drive
- Balboa Pier5 min drive
- Corona del Mar State Beach14 min drive
- Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Balboa Island, CA ~Beach Cottage~ Steps from the South Bayfront Beach
Downstairs Unit. Three bedrooms, one bath, Four (4) People Maximum. Original 1923 beach cottage. Remodeled kitchen with granite counter-tops, Remodeled marble bathroom, luxury bedding, hardwood floors. Living Room has 65” OLED flat-screen TV, DVR. Gas Fireplace. Full size Washer and Dryer, Outdoor patio. Steps to the South Bay Front beach! Two car garage parking. Need groceries and/or beverages or other services our Concierge Service will have it waiting for you upon arrival. Our Concierge Service provides our guests with all the luxuries of a hotel, in the comfort of a tastefully appointed home. No animals allowed unless Service Animals
Property manager
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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10.0 out of 10, (42 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Property Registration Number SLP11938
About the area
Newport Beach
Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Newport Pier and Pelican Hill Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and Balboa Fun Zone. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Newport Beach, CA
What's nearby
- Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
- Balboa Pier - 5 min drive - 1.3 km
- Newport Pier - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
- Balboa Beach - 11 min drive - 1.5 km
- Corona del Mar State Beach - 14 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cabo Cantina - 5 min drive
- Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - 9 min walk
- Newport Landing Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - 5 min drive
- Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michael C.
Feb 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and cottage
Michael C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carrie W.
Mar 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience and beautiful place.
Carrie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen E.
Dec 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Newport boat parade
Karen E.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian T.
Feb 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Brian T.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark T.
Jan 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Subdude but sublime Balboa...
Mark T.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debbie K.
Sep 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Debbie K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer T.
Sep 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Balboa weekend getaway
Jennifer T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
debra d.
Jun 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Cottage
debra d.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carrie S.
Jan 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little getaway
Carrie S.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brianne S., Bend, OR
Jul 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Brianne S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jenna G.
Jul 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful placd
Jenna G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Jan 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hannah B.
Mar 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful! Amazing Location!!
Hannah B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mitch & Kim U., Vancouver, WA
Feb 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Mitch & Kim U.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
JOHN L.
Mar 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near the ferry boat and great beaches.
JOHN L.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deborah W.
Sep 23, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Great view of Harbor from the front deck.
Deborah W.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Marlin F.
Oct 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience!
Marlin F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robin N.
Jun 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Balboa Stay Ever!
Robin N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pam S.
Jan 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable cottage
Pam S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pamela H., Irvine
Apr 17, 2018
Perfect getaway to Balboa
Pamela H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Nancy O.
May 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Best!
Nancy O.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael L., Littleton
May 3, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place & location!
Michael L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jack C.
Dec 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 recommend!
Jack C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sophia M.
Jul 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location
Sophia M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by ***
This historical beach cottage was built in 1923 and retains the original board & batten walls and Douglas Fir wood floors. The cottage retains its original charm while having all of the luxuries of modern day living.
Why they chose this property
Beach Side cottage is within steps of the South Bayfront beach, 5 blocks to the ferry, 5 blocks to the uptown village area, quiet and serene setting. The most coveted location of Balboa Island the 100 block of Diamond, just steps from the South Bayfront!
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