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BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
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Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
2 Child Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!
Classic 1928 Balboa Island cottage, recently restored for your relaxing beach vacation, and featured in Cottages & Bugalow magazine. Located on the Little Island with a very short walk to all the shops & restaurants on Marine Ave, and only a few doors away from the famous Newport Bay. The cottage has Air-conditioning, plus ceiling fans, a coveted garage to park your car, and has 4 beach cruisers, 2 kayaks and 2 standup paddle boards to explore the Island. The Blue Door Cottage has one of the largest patios on the island which gives you plenty of room to enjoy outdoor dining and the sun right outside the blue dutch door. One of the highest rated homes on Balboa Island, the Blue Door Cottage was designed for families to enjoy time together and enjoy the bay.
Sleeps 8 people in 4 bedrooms, with 6 beds, and is not filled with bunk beds, pull out sofa beds or trundles to increase occupancy. The master has an Eastern King w TV, second bedroom has a Queen with a flat screen TV, third has two cute twin beds, and the 4th bedroom - The Little Mariners room, which looks like a ship with two built-in twin cots, for children, teens or smaller adults.
The charming cottage, has a large bright and airy great room downstairs with lots of comfy couches so ample room for everyone to socialize, watch TV and play games with your family and friends.
The dining room has a long solid wood farm house table and seating for 8 to enjoy meals indoors, and the patio has a long rectangle table with umbrella and seating for 8 so you can enjoy meals outside. There is also a round patio table with 4 chairs on back patio right off the brand new kitchen. The commercial range and farm house sink will delight the chef who wants to prepare home cooked meals. The coveted Little Island location is ultra close to the shops and restaurants on Marine Ave so it's very quick walk to go wander down to get a Balboa Bar or Famous Chocolate covered banana for dessert.
The cottage is stocked with beach towels, and all the toys to enjoy the Island, such as two 2person -kayaks, two standup paddle boards, 4 beach cruisers, chairs, and beach toys. Fun to play in the bay or head across the Ferry to the Wedge or Pier.
The little island is coveted for it's quicker and easy access on and off the island, so you can take day trips to Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, shop & dine at South Coast Plaza or Fashion Island, and go see the many other Southern California Attractions. The coveted garage allows you to always have a place to park your car, if you decide to leave heaven. But almost everything is Uber close, and no car is necessary, as walking around the Island is the best mode of transportation.
Sleeps 8 people in 4 bedrooms, with 6 beds, and is not filled with bunk beds, pull out sofa beds or trundles to increase occupancy. The master has an Eastern King w TV, second bedroom has a Queen with a flat screen TV, third has two cute twin beds, and the 4th bedroom - The Little Mariners room, which looks like a ship with two built-in twin cots, for children, teens or smaller adults.
The charming cottage, has a large bright and airy great room downstairs with lots of comfy couches so ample room for everyone to socialize, watch TV and play games with your family and friends.
The dining room has a long solid wood farm house table and seating for 8 to enjoy meals indoors, and the patio has a long rectangle table with umbrella and seating for 8 so you can enjoy meals outside. There is also a round patio table with 4 chairs on back patio right off the brand new kitchen. The commercial range and farm house sink will delight the chef who wants to prepare home cooked meals. The coveted Little Island location is ultra close to the shops and restaurants on Marine Ave so it's very quick walk to go wander down to get a Balboa Bar or Famous Chocolate covered banana for dessert.
The cottage is stocked with beach towels, and all the toys to enjoy the Island, such as two 2person -kayaks, two standup paddle boards, 4 beach cruisers, chairs, and beach toys. Fun to play in the bay or head across the Ferry to the Wedge or Pier.
The little island is coveted for it's quicker and easy access on and off the island, so you can take day trips to Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, shop & dine at South Coast Plaza or Fashion Island, and go see the many other Southern California Attractions. The coveted garage allows you to always have a place to park your car, if you decide to leave heaven. But almost everything is Uber close, and no car is necessary, as walking around the Island is the best mode of transportation.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
All bedrooms are located on the second floor
Events
No events allowed
There is a city 10:00pm outdoor noise policy
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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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
Note from host: There is a city 10:00pm outdoor noise policy
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 SLP12875
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About the area
Newport Beach
Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Orange County Great Park. Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and Balboa Fun Zone are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby
- Balboa Yacht Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Fashion Island - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Newport Beach Country Club - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Balboa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
- Balboa Pier - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - 14 min walk
- Harborside Restaurant & Grand - 6 min drive
- The Galley Cafe - 4 min drive
- Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - 5 min walk
- Wilma's Patio Restaurant - 4 min walk
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18 December 2025
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Thomas B.
5 December 2025
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4 November 2025
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9 October 2025
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Meghanne K.
4 September 2025
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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Brian R.
13 October 2025
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Andrea C.
13 August 2025
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Suzanne P.
27 July 2025
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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Nancy K.
9 July 2025
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Nancy K.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
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Traci O.
30 May 2025
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The best beach house !!!
Traci O.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Thomas B.
17 July 2025
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Thomas B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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Marguerite L.
1 August 2025
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Lifetime Memory
Marguerite L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Chuck C.
16 October 2024
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Great house and location
Chuck C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Shari F.
18 August 2025
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Sarah D.
1 December 2024
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Sarah D.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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Megan R.
24 May 2024
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Megan R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Jenn P.
28 April 2025
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Wonderful cottage
Jenn P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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Julianne W.
12 June 2024
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Love the BDC!
Julianne W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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Sallie T.
29 September 2024
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Blue Door home away from home
Sallie T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Mary Jean M.
25 March 2025
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Mary Jean M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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Allan W.
10 August 2025
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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Melissa M.
13 June 2023
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A Stay to Remember
Melissa M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Peter V.
1 April 2025
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might be the best place to stay on Balboa island
Peter V.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
About the host
Hosted by Peter
Our family has lived in Newport Beach our entire lives, on and off the Island. We were married on a dock on the bay, and our children have enjoyed all the pleasures of this amazing place. We hope you can build similar memories.
Why they chose this property
One of the BIGGEST PATIO's on the island, interior designers delight and Location, Location, Location. The Little Island is the premier part of the island. It's quiet, streets are wider, no over head wires and it's closer to the shops and restaurants on Marine Ave. The two story cottage sits on 2/3 of the lot and has a huge front yard and a mature shade tree. Providing a large outdoor space for enjoying family bbq's, and dining. This restored cottage has the charm of one of a1928 cottage with modern luxury of air-conditioning, and a chef's kitchen. This is our treasured home which we will share with a few lucky families. Homes rarely sell on the little island. They stay in the family for generations.
What makes this property unique
Huge Patio with Big Tree. Not to be redundant but nothing is better than waking up and walking around the Island. The majority of crowds walk the Big Island, and have no idea there is a little island. It's a secret. You can get on and off the island quickly to go visit other OC area attractions or you can park your car and never leave.
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