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Quintessential Balboa Island Beach Cottage
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 10 112.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Newport Beach, CA
- Balboa Pier10 min walk
- Fashion Island3 min drive
- Corona del Mar State Beach4 min drive
- Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)9 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
4 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Quintessential Balboa Island Beach Cottage
If you love the beach, barbeques, boat rides and sand on your feet all day, then you've just stepped into the coziest of beach cottages on Balboa Island. Our home sleeps up to 8 guests. The first three bedrooms downstairs comprises of the following: Bedroom one, Queen bed with make-up vanity mirror and 1/2 bath. Bedroom two consists of 1 queen bed with full bath, with shower no tub. The third bedroom consists of 4 bunk beds with a small vanity sink/mirror. One bunk on the ground floor and three bunkbeds above accessible by ladder. The fourth bedroom is located outside of the main house on the second level. It is the private primary bedroom and consists of a vanity make-up mirror and full bathroom with tub/shower combination. The house is two houses down from the Newport Beach Bay, where you can see sail boats passing by from the front patio as you sip your favorite beverage around our firepit. Balboa Island is an amazing man-made island with many fun activities to do and tons of shops and eateries on marine Ave. Across a short 4 min ferry ride and you can be at the "Fun-Zone", where there is more shopping Ferris Wheel rides and more. Everything is in walking distance or rent our Evolution 5-seater golf cart to take you all around! After a fabulous day on the beach, take a hot shower in our outdoor patio shower and get ready for the nightlife. Our home provides at no extra charge one kayak, 2 SUPs, 6 beach cruisers, beach chairs, umbrellas and towels. A tradition on the island is having a balboa bar or frozen banana on Marine Ave after dinner. It's a must! The island has it's own fire department, post office, and church. Our guests also have access to boat rentals to take you around the harbor and out to see many of the seal lions, dolphins and whales. This is a great way to see the sights, and the multimillion dollar homes and yachts that outline the harbor. Lastly, we do team up with our local Luxe Sprinter Vans for trips out to the wine country, which is only an hour and fifteen minutes' drive. We have another rental in wine country where you could do wine tasting for the day and enjoy a family dinner there before heading back to Balboa Island. We love it there and the wines and vineyards are terrific. Inquire with Adam and Nikki your hosts!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do not provide cribs. They do rent them nearby.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number SLP66589
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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. Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bren Events Center, or consider a night out at The Observatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Newport Beach, CA
What's nearby
- Balboa Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Balboa Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
- Corona del Mar State Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
- Newport Pier - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Newport Landing Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - 5 min drive
- Balboa Saloon - 5 min drive
- Balboa Beach Treats - 5 min drive
- Wilma's Patio Restaurant - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Adam

We can't wait to share our newly renovated 86-year-old Balboa Island cottage with you! This is the home I grew up in since I was 2 years of age. I've spent 48 great years on the island and love it and you will too! I am proud to announce that I a "Super Host" I can tell you that I know all the best places to visit while in Newport Beach. I'm available to guide you to the best beaches, surfing, boating, restaurants, bars and clubs to go to. I welcome you to the most amazing island that you and your friends and family will be talking about for years to come.
Why they chose this property
Hands down our beach cottage will bring you and your friends and family so much joy and comfort. You will make memories that will last a life time here. Guests of ours always come back to spend as much as their vacation time as possible. Our property offers, SUPs, Kayak, and Beach Cruisers. Our brand new golf cart is also available for rental.
What makes this property unique
Our home sleeps 8 guests. There is one King bed, two queen beds and four bunkbeds. Our home is located two houses down from the beach making for easy quick access to the sand with all your toys. The home has two patios. The front patio has views of the boats passing by. The patio is outfitted with a comfortable seating area, firepit, and an outdoor dining table that sears 10 guests. The back patio has comfortable seating area while you and your friends can sip a beverage listen to music and barbeque. The primary room is outside the back kitchen door upstairs above the garage and is very private. I am very knowledgeable of the area with 40 years of experience in and around Newport Beach. I will be available as your host as much or as little as you need to make sure you have an exceptional stay here on Balboa Island.
Languages:
Spanish
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