Starfish Cottage-Charm/Comfort, Remodeled, Clean, 1 Blk To Beach,2 Blks To Bay

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An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a brick wall, a blue door, and potted plants.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a blue sofa, and a kitchen in the background.
A TV mounted on a wall above a white wooden cabinet with a tray holding books and a remote control.
A living room with a dark blue sofa, a round white table, and a window with blinds.
A white brick fireplace with a decorative starfish and seashell wreath above it.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • 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
    Close to Newport Beach Pier

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lido Marina Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Beach Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza 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 ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lido Marina Village - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mother’s Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Newport Beach Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Balboa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 19 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cassidy's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Malarky's Irish Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Wharf - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Laventina's Big Cheese Pizza - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Starfish Cottage-Charm/Comfort, Remodeled, Clean, 1 Blk To Beach,2 Blks To Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Starfish Cottage-Charm/Comfort, Remodeled, Clean, 1 Blk To Beach,2 Blks To Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Starfish Cottage-Charm/Comfort, Remodeled, Clean, 1 Blk To Beach,2 Blks To Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Starfish Cottage-Charm/Comfort, Remodeled, Clean, 1 Blk To Beach,2 Blks To Bay?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Starfish Cottage-Charm/Comfort, Remodeled, Clean, 1 Blk To Beach,2 Blks To Bay located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Beach Pier. Lido Marina Village and Mother’s Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very pleasant and property very clean and safe place to stay. Close to everything and within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect getaway for our family. The house was in a great location that is walking to distance to everywhere we wanted to explore in Newport. The owners are awesome and did everything they could to make our stay the best it could be. We'll stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Holly and Drew’s cottage! Holly was so kind as to assist at check in. Easy access, right next to the beach, restaurants and shopping and other amenities all close by. Would highly recommend a stay here :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovelly beach cottage. Very convenient to attraction and grocery store. Beach is two blocks away. Easy walk with sidewalk.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very communicative and helpful. Nicely appointed property. Love the coffee service and a well stocked kitchen. One of the best locations we have stayed in while in Newport. Down the street from the pavilion center and close to all the restaurants that we like. Would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home and location. Hosts we really great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming beach house

We enjoyed the house and front patio. Friendly neighborhood and close to shopping and restaurants. Very easy short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Could consider adding a casual chair in the living space area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Quick walk to the grocery. Easy walk to restaurants/pier. Nice patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnificent stay at Starfish Cottage

Exactly as described, very charming and comfortable. Great amenities, super close to restaurants, shopping and the beach. Communication with host was super fantastic! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay!

This was a lovely location and we had the best time! The property manager is awesome and so helpful! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a fantastic location for a family of four to enjoy a cozy, inviting cottage right near the beach and close to restaurants and stores. Holly & Drew are fantastic hosts and go over and aboveboard to help you with anything you may need. Practically everything you may need for your BEACH STAY is just a hop, skip and leisurely walk away. Starfish Cottage is a hidden 5 star gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Starfish Cottage

Our stay at the Starfish Cottage was fantastic. The Cottage has upgraded kitchen and bathroom. The location was amazing with everything you could want within easy walking distance. We plan to stay there again next summer! I highly recommend the Starfish Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Starfish cottage stay

We absolutely loved the Starfish cottage. The location, amenities, cleanliness and hospitality were amazing and we were very appreciative of Holly’s responsive and accommodations. Trip was perfect. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Balboa experience

House was as advertised, clean, very cute! Manager was great too, easy ck in. Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional stay!

We loved the cottage! Holly met us upon arrival and gave us some tips. The cottage was perfectly clean and had thoughtful touches including both coffee and tea, to go cups, pens and the like. We loved the location so close to the beach, grocery store and restaurants. We hope to return again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous!

We had a fabulous time here. Supberb location with convenient access to everything you need. The host was super nice and helpful as well. I'm already looking forward to a future trip back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Holly and Drew were great hosts. The Starfish cottage is very charming and lovely. The cottage is in walking distance to the beach, restaurants, shops and grocery store. My family and I had an amazing trip,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sommer of 2023

Starfish is like our second Home, we enjoid every Minute of our vacation in Newport thanks Holly
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

We have stayed in Newport every August for the last 6 years and this is the best place yet! Immaculate. Close to beach. Excellent owners. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter break

Our family of four enjoyed a week at Starfish cottage. The cottage was stocked with more than we expected. Very comfortable and convenient. Short walk to the beach, easy parking, cozy heat.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!!

This trip was perfect! We try to visit Newport Beach at least once a year. The home we normally rent wasn’t available. I’m so glad I find this one. It checked all our boxes. The home was in walking distance to all our favorite restaurants, one block from the beach and the owner was super nice! We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Place!

The Starfish Cottage is a great vacation rental! It is in an ideal location with everything you need within walking distance. The beach is only two blocks away. My communication with the Starfish Cottage owner was exceptional. They were very helpful and gracious. We have stayed at the Starfish Cottage two summers and hopefully will return next year as well. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Newport Beach spot

We had the best stay in Newport Beach and loved this place! Host had all the beach gear we needed (umbrella, boogie boards, chairs, and even beach towels!). Close enough to the beach that you can walk back to use the bathroom. Tons of restaurants within walking distance (Sancho’s Tacos was dangerously close!). Loved the K-cups that were supplied, too! Only bummer is street parking, but we never had an issue finding parking. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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