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☀️3 Bedroom Beach cottage on Balboa Island.. 1 block to sand ⛱️

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A house with a blue door, a white porch, and a flag.
A living room with a wooden ceiling, two wicker chairs, a blue ottoman, a beige sofa, and a bookshelf.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a white sofa, wicker chairs, a coffee table, and two windows with blinds.
A marina with various boats docked, a sandy beach, and buildings in the background.
Front dutch door

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and 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

  • On beach
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Balboa Island, 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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Newport Beach

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport 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. Ready for a night out? Consider The Wayfarer and The Observatory. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Balboa Island, 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

  • Orange Station - 20 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬11 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 ☀️3 Bedroom Beach cottage on Balboa Island.. 1 block to sand ⛱️ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ☀️3 Bedroom Beach cottage on Balboa Island.. 1 block to sand ⛱️?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at ☀️3 Bedroom Beach cottage on Balboa Island.. 1 block to sand ⛱️?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☀️3 Bedroom Beach cottage on Balboa Island.. 1 block to sand ⛱️?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ☀️3 Bedroom Beach cottage on Balboa Island.. 1 block to sand ⛱️ located?

Located in Balboa Island, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Newport Dune and Balboa Pavilion. Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 103 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

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, listing accuracy
Great property! We loved the location, space and especially patio. Single bathroom was spacious making it easy to share. Hope to rent it next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very seamless and easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great 3 bedroom house with an amazing front porch. Location on the island is perfect. Will book again, if it is available.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Balboa cottage was perfect for our family. Location to downtown is stones throw and makes it easy on/off the island. Parking was not hard. Hosts were very sweet and communicative. Will rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One beautiful charming cottage at Balboa Island , that was very convenient location and space was fantastic. great host and communication was very friendly , rooms were extremely clean ...can't wait to come back again...less than 2 minutes walk to the harbour and beach
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on Balboa Island. Home was very clean with plenty of amenities. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an amazing time, the host Lori was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The house is charming, comfortable and peaceful and the perfect location. Close to town and equal distance from north to south bay fronts. You can tell that much love and thought was brought in to the home. The host is very responsive, I had a few questions and they were answered in good time. Everything was decorated for the 4th of July holiday. Perfect for summer. I would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Our vacation was wonderful and this was a great place to stay. Close to everything on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this spot

Lori is awesome and we just love staying here with our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

We loved everything about our stay. Very comfortable and clean home. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Stay

Lori’s place is attractive, comfortable, and easily accommodated our extended family group for games, meals and beach play. We walked everywhere and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely original cottage was spacious, clean and conveniently located near the main shopping and restaurants. Would definitely recommend. Our host family was friendly and helpful, responding to our requests quickly when little things came up.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friendly owner, spotless property, awesome location

This was a wonderful base for our stay in Balboa. Just a quick walk to downtown Balboa Island, and meticulously clean and cared for. The owner is very friendly and accomodating. We'd enjoy staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place & Host

I've had poor experiences in the past with this process, but this place was wonderful and we loved our host as well. Will be coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My favourite stay

It was one of the best trips I’ve ever been on we had so much fun it around many places and very relaxing! I would 100% go back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!!

This cottage was absolutely amazing and perfect!!! Lori was so helpful and a great host!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for us

We were in town for an event. We were in walking distance to the event and everything we needed. It was perfect balance of clean and homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Parents weekend

We throughly enjoyed our stay. House was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The host is very friendly and helpful. The location is great and so close to shops and restaurants. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was lovely and as advertised.No issues; owner is welcoming and always available. Just around the corner from coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants.Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot for our girl’s weekend

We had a wonderful long weekend on the island. The house was perfectly located to food, shopping and recreation. Lori was a great hostess and the house was stocked with all of the necessities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

Great beach cottage for a family vacation. We had other extended family on the island for a family reunion and it was super easy to walk everywhere we wanted to go. The beds were comfy, and dinners on the patio were a highlight. We hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

What an awesome place to stay on Balboa Island! This house was perfect for our family. We had a variety of ages and it was the perfect fit! So close to downtown and the water. Highly recommend… the house was stocked with everything we needed which made it feel like home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome beach cottage

It was perfect. House was awesome. We had everything we could need and more. Communication and the check in process was super easy. Highly recommend and would love to stay again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely just as shown in all of the pictures. Lori was very sweet and attentive. We had a very small issue with the garbage disposal, and she addressed it immediately. The place was clean, the beds were comfortable and the kitchen was very well stocked. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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