Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Summer Weekly; Spring/Fall/Winter Monthly

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A nighttime scene with fireworks over a body of water, a boat with illuminated green lights, and a building with festive lights.
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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a desk with a mirror.
A room with two wicker chairs with red cushions, a small table with a lamp, and starfish decorations on the ceiling.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, wicker chairs, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the walls.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Balboa Pier

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Toys
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Fun Zone
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this cottage is next to a golf course and near the beach. Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Orange County Fair and Events Center and Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Balboa Fun Zone and Bren Events Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balboa Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Balboa Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fashion Island - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 20 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Balboa Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Summer Weekly; Spring/Fall/Winter Monthly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Summer Weekly; Spring/Fall/Winter Monthly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Summer Weekly; Spring/Fall/Winter Monthly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Summer Weekly; Spring/Fall/Winter Monthly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Summer Weekly; Spring/Fall/Winter Monthly located?

Located in Balboa Island, this golf cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Pavilion and Balboa Pier. Newport Dune and Balboa Peninsula Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage has it's original charms with tasteful updates. The front yard and back courtyard were appreciated by my small dog.Great water pressure in the shower.The host has excellent communication skills and is responsive to the guests needs.Fabulous location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Balboa is a wonderful town within Newport Beach. We enjoyed our time so very much Kari was fantastic. We communicated a few times and she was wonderful. You can walk all over the town as folks & store owners are very friendly. It was certainly a huge plus to have a garage.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve been staying at this cottage every summer for about 15 years. We love the peaceful, relaxing front patio with the pretty rose bushes. It’s perfect for eating meals, reading, drinking morning coffee and hanging out. The location of 216 Onyx is perfect. The Main Street (Marine) with all the restaurants and shops is one street over. Literally go out the back door and cross the alley and you’re on it. In addition, the cottage is equi- distant to either N. Bayfront or S. Bayfront so you can go to either one. Kari, the owner is super nice and takes very good care of the property. We highly recommend a vacation here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kari was very responsive and welcoming. The house is incredibly well located and provided plenty of room for the four of us. The cottage has a lot of charm. We did have some trouble with the AC and it was a hot week, but Kari jumped on that immediatley which we appreciated. The house was well stocked and we appreciate the use of a bike or two. Ideally, the house could use some updates to make it a bit more comfortable, but for a wonderful Balboa weekend, you can't be too picky. We would definitely rent it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful. The location was perfect and the cottage was quaint and comfortable. Overall a wonderful experience and stay.
Stayed 42 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. I so enjoyed having you as a guest for seven weeks in December and January. And it truly warms my heart that you have returned for another stay at my cottage. Balboa Island is such a special and friendly place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the cottage while our home was renovated for 3.5 months. Kari was easy to work with and very communicative. The cottage is a good location close to the beach and Main Street. I loved being able to have a garage with laundry especially with how busy parking can be. The upstairs neighbors (above the garage) were very nice and easy to coordinate laundry timing with. We have a 9yr old and a 6yr old and the second room fit them well. If you have a family of 4 with small kids this place will work nicely. Overall- it was a great stay at the cottage!
Stayed 105 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. You were all so such a pleasure. I’m so glad it worked out to give your family an extended island “vacation” while your home was under renovation. You are always welcome to return for an island stay. Take care and enjoy your summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication and check in was very smooth. The cottage is in a great location and is well stocked with all the supplies you will need. It is also an easy walk to multiple restaurants and shops- as well as the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a really nice stay at the cottage. Love that it is like the original Balboa Island homes. So cozy with areas to relax both in the front and in the back patio. So well stocked too! Kari was very easy to communicate with and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Hi Susan - Thank you for the warm review. There aren't many cottages remaining on the island so I am always happy to treat my guests to a special bright and airy beach experience -- and the upgraded comfort of AC too. Susan, I hope you return again next summer. Please note that prime months of summer 2026 are almost booked. So don't wait long. Take care. - Kari
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Struggled with wi-fi but overall it Is absolutely charming the best location and I had the funnest time of my life and the bed was very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
I so glad you and your friends had such a fun time at my cottage and on the island. I am sorry to hear you struggled with the Wifi. I wish you would have let me know since your issue could be quickly solved. (Running 3 iPads, 3 iPhones and laptops all at once can stress any bandwidth). After you checked out and told me of your problem, I thoroughly tested my WiFi, ran diagnostics and confirmed with Spectrum that my service was without interruption and that my NetGear Orbi Mesh Home System tested out perfectly with excellent signal strength. I took my iPad, laptop and iPhone over and all worked perfectly with excellent speed. Anyway, I so happy you had the "funnest time of my life" -- Can't beat that! But I'd love you and your friends to come back next summer and try. Ha!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Great cottage

The owner was great. House was great. Well stocked. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
HI Dustin, Thank you for your review. Looking forward to having your family return next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage in Great Location

Everything about our stay was perfect. Cottage was even better than described. Thank s and we’re already talking about next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
Hi Patti, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at my cottage. I do hope you return next year. Enjoy the rest of your summer. - Kari
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer holiday

We had a lovely time. The cottage was cute and very cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Balboa cottage bliss!

Our second time staying at this lovely Balboa cottage - perfect location, just the right size for my husband & I & pups, and all the amenities you need for blissful week on the island. Thank you for another great vacation, Kari!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
Hi Emily - Thank you for your kind words. It has been a pleasure to host you and I look forward to you returning next year. 
Verified review

8/10 Good

A great place to stay

The home is cozy and comfortable. It is close to everything you need. The bathrooms were a little tired but perfectly adequate. We have a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
HI Judith, I am so happy you had a great time on the island and that you were able to extend your stay a few extra days for a full week at my cottage. It always seems to take a few days to slip fully into vacation mode. I look forward to your return. Best, Kari
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Vacation Cottage

We had a wonderful stay in this cottage. Kari was wonderful to work with and everything was super easy. We enjoyed spending time on the front porch and the house had everything we needed to eat in and live comfortably. The location is perfect! We enjoyed our stay very much!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Lovely Balboa Island cottage - simply charming!

We had a wonderful stay at this Island Cottage with a modern, well stocked kitchen, great skylights and two lovely patio areas both bright and sunny and surrounded by beautiful plants and flowers. Bathrooms are well stocked and beds VERY comfortable! Easy walking distance to Marine Avenue. A delightful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
Hi Gail, Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy that you and your family loved my cottage so much that you came back a couple weeks later for a mini-vacation! And now you are coming back again next summer! That warms my heart. And I do hope you come back every summer. Until then, Kari
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Lovely cottage with everything you need to enjoy the perfect location in Newport Beach! Kari was easily reachable although we didn’t have any issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Thank you, Rojon, for the very nice review. I hope you return to my cottage next year for more fun. - Kari
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was fabulous!!

It is an older home but I can't say anything negative. We loved the location and we had a wonderful time.....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely beach island cottage

The cottage is accurately shown in the photos. It is well-stocked and obviously well-cared for by Katie, who is easy to work with. The garage is a HUGE plus, as parking can be challenging. Great location near Marine Avenue, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage and great location

The stay and location all was perfect for us. We enjoyed walking around the island each morning. One block from cute boutiques and restaurants. We plan on making this at min annual. Went whale watching, rented small boat, and jet skiing out in ocean. Always something to do.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
Hi Linda! Thank you for the great review. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at my cottage and had such fun adventures! I look forward to your family's return. Enjoy your summer. - Kari
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great island and location

Loved the cottage feel if this house. Plenty of room for family to spread out and love both the front porch and courtyard!! Would certainly go back but would stay longer next time ! Got to meet Kari and she was very nice and happy to give us suggestions. Little Corona beach with tide pools was a hit! Go early.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
HI Billi - I so enjoyed meeting you and your family. It looked like you were having such fun on your SoCal adventure. I love Corona del Mar beach and am happy you had enjoyed the waves and water (so warm!). I do hope you stay longer next time. There is so much more to see -- hiking Crystal Cove, biking to Huntington Beach and beyond, bonfire on beach and on and on. And I'd be happy to give you more suggestions. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Kari
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Balboa Gem

Lovely little cottage just off the Main Street shopping and food area of Balboa Island. Comfortable beds and home with great patio inside the fence. Perfect location to everything and fun to stroll across the alley to Main Street any time for food and shopping. Host was excellent and very communicative. Perfect spot to go out biking daily on back bay and to walk down to the North or South Bay beaches and sit under the umbrella or go kayaking on the quiet bay water. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than our stay last year!!

I really can’t say enough about this property. It’s the second year in a row that my three daughters and I stayed at this house for Spring Break. The host is very responsive. The house is super clean and very well appointed! The location to town is perfect. The access to garage parking is incredibly convenient and washer dryer a complete bonus. Thank you Kari for another absolutely amazing vacation!! Looking forward to our next stay!! ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2024
Hi Suzanne! Thank you for the amazing review. I'm so glad you and your daughters came back this year and look forward to your return next spring. Have a fun summer! - Kari
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful cottage

We had a wonderful stay. Kari's cottage is located in a prime location. It's literally a 1 minute walk, and you are in the center of town. Having use of the garage is a lifesaver. And made coming and going a breeze. All of this plus pet friendly what's not to like? Kari was delightful and a pleasure to deal with. We hope to stay again. Rob and Jasmine
Stayed 60 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
Rob & Jasmine, Thank you. With the new restaurants and other new additions on Marine Avenue, I'm glad you were able to take full advantage of my cottage's great location. And the garage parking is especially important during the busier summer months. I would love to have you and your sweet pooch back for another stay. - Kari
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This is our second time staying here, with our 9 year old daughter and 2 golden retrievers. It’s a perfect spot - comfortable, clean, close to everything and especially the bay and beach. The front patio is so relaxing - we work out there, eat there and entertain there. Really wonderful overall. Kari’s great, responsive and nice. This is our go-to now whenever we come to Balboa Island. We’ll be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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