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

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Front Double Dutch Door and patio
Front of house
Front of house
Exterior
Front patio seating for 8

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Balboa Pier
  • Place, Fashion Island
  • Place, Corona del Mar State Beach
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)

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
Dining area

About this property

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

This cottage is close to the beach & family friendly. The location is perfect and the cozy cottage feel is warm and relaxing. It is great for couples or families(with kids of all ages). A beach cottage for sure! 1/2 block to all shops, restaurants & water is 1 block in either direction.
This rental is street level with a wonderful front patio perfect for grilling and relaxing on one of our Adirondack /rocking chairs. Step inside through the Dutch front door and you have a spacious living room. All 3 bedrooms have ceiling fans. This is a 3 bedroom and 1 very large bath with a large shower and double sinks. It has a galley kitchen, breakfast room and living room. Very light and bright, a perfect location to access everything on the island! Our unit sleeps up to 7 people. 3 queens, as well as one queen memory foam sleeper sofa in the living room . The owners have the upstairs for their family, but it is separate in every way. Balboa Island is the perfect beach vacation! One block either direction to water where paddle boarding is a must! The island is made for walking and biking. A short walk to the ferry takes you right to the sand where you can surf and boogie board. No need to drive at all! Everything is right here just waiting for you.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Have bed rails for a bed if needed(in closed)
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is NO subletting or assigning allowed unless you have owners written approval.
If you smoke anywhere on or in the property or bring a pet,there will be an additional $1000 fine for each rule broken.

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
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number SLP12450

About the area

Newport Beach

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach. Newport Pier and Pelican Hill Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Balboa Island, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fashion Island - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Balboa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Newport Pier - 6 min drive - 4.5 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
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Restaurant - ‬11 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, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Fashion Island. Newport Dune and Balboa Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

meghan k.

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

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer S.

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

Family Reunion

A great house to stay for the week on the island! Great location, easy walk to the sand, kids and adults all had a great time. Lori answered all questions we had and was the sweetest. Her main goal is to make sure you are comfortable and having a great time. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Leisl B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

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

Visiting Family

Great little cottage, stocked with everything you need. We enjoyed grilling out and had a family dinner outside on the patio. The owner was so nice and helpful.The island is very walkable, with cute shops and restaurants. We had a great time taking the ferry to the peninsula, where we rented bikes for the day. This was a fun "touristy" thing I never did during the 20 yrs I lived there. To really enjoy CA beaches, it's worth it to go to Crystal Cove State Beach because it's clean and no crowds. If you want to get a taste of what CA was like "back in the day," this cute cottage is a comfy hub for your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

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

Fantastic getaway

Darling cottage on the island. Great location to walk to everything. Enjoyed our daily bayfront walks and evenings on the patio. The home is so cozy and stocked with everything you would need. Lori is wonderful and so easy to work with. We cannot wait to return ! Thank you for sharing your gem with others!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Wonderful Get Away

Lori was an amazing host who has made her lovely rental warm, comfortable, and inviting. She took extra care in making sure we had everything we needed for a much needed girls weekend! From providing coffee and a delightful treat to making sure we had information on all the best things to do on the island and beyond, Lori went above and beyond to make our trip special. The house was impeccably clean and was outfitted with anything and everything we could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Girls weekend

We LOVED it! Perfect for our girls weekend. The cottage was in a great location to walk around to dinner and shops. We rented bikes per Lori's suggestion and had a great time. The cottage had everything we needed to cook our own meals, it was cozy and clean and cute we enjoyed hanging out telling stories. We highly recommend this beautiful cottage and hope to return! It was fun to meet you. Thanks for everything. The communication was excellent from beginning to end.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne C.

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

Charming Balboa Cottage

My family recently stayed at the cottage and loved every second of it. It is a charming 3 bedroom in an ideal location - one block from Marine where all the restaurants and shops are, and 1 block from the bayfront in either direction. The cottage was clean with a fully stocked kitchen, barbeque and games for the family to enjoy. We loved sitting out on the front porch in the evenings. There is also a parking spot in the garage, which is a must have when staying on the island, as parking on the street can be very difficult. We parked our car and walked everywhere. Lori met us upon arrival with a huge, warm smile and helped us settle in. She has a binder of local restaurants and activities that was very helpful as we had never visited Balboa before. We would love to come back and stay at the cottage on our next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Randy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and actually roomy cottage on the island. The owner's hospitality was on full display when we walked through the door and found a note and a treat from the local bakery! The property was equipped and stocked with everything we needed. If ever headed to Balboa again, we'll come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reanna M.

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

Absolute GEM!!!!

We just returned from a wonderful week down on Balboa Island! Lori went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional! The property is very well kept and was spotless upon our arrival. We had our three young children with us and the layout was perfect, lots of games and toys to keep the entertained. Walkable to all our favorite restaurant and beaches! We are already working on finding another week to head back down :) Can’t wait to be sitting on the cute little patio come summer time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan G.

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

Girl Power

My wife and daughters had a lovely time at this amazing location - being so close to Marine Ave. is so convenient for quick trips to Balboa Candy or Dad’s Donut & Bakery for cotton candy ice cream.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Perfect family getaway house!

Very walkable to everything you will need on Balboa Island. The home is one block in from the cutest main shopping street, which has restaurants, coffee shops, clothing stores and a supermarket. The host has put together a fantastic booklet of recommendations and information about the island as well as the area outside of the island. The home is clean and cozy, and we liked all of the natural light it gets. The front outdoor porch area has a large table and grill, and the living room was spacious and comfortable plus included a shelf with many games & books. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed. We would highly recommend this home for a great family stay on Balboa Island!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie P.

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

Great all around

First, location is great. 1 block to shops and restaurants and about 7 blocks to ferry that takes you to Newport Beach. The bay is 2 blocks to each side. Next, the house is great. Able to seat 11 people on fhe deck for dinner with a grill. Beds are super comfy and large, well stocked bathroom. Beach towels provided along with boogie boards!! The living room is right off the front door with 2 couches and 4 chairs. Perfect for family game night or movie night. Can’t say enough good things! Hated to leave but will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Sweetest Spot

We had a wonderful time staying at this property. It is absolutely adorable. And the location cannot be beat. So close to the Main Street of shopping and restaurants. The decor is darling and the bedrooms are so comfortable. Lori was a wonderful, thoughtful host. The place is even better than the photos. The front porch is huge. Even though there is only one bathroom, it is very large with double sinks. We had a very busy weekend with friends stopping in and we were all very comfortable. We didn’t cook in because we were so close to restaurants. The island is so much fun!! We are coming back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Lovely Place to Stay

The house is so nice and very comfortable. The beds are quite comfortable as well. This was a four girl weekend and there was plenty of room and the bathroom is quite large. We had fun hanging out on the front porch, playing board games (many in the house to choose from). Walking around the island is a must as is shopping in the great boutique stores on Marine Ave. We never left the island except one night to walk to Bayside Restaurant for dinner. Lori the host was fabulous and friendly and great at communication before and during our stay. I would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lori Cuccia

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Born and raised in sunny Southern California! We have loved Balboa Island for years as renters and decided to become owners and give back the joy we have gained from years of vacationing here at the beach to others. The charming safe feeling this island has is unique and peaceful. A vacation is a long awaited moment of stepping away from the hustle and bustle and refueling. We want to provide just that for anyone who rents here.

Why they chose this property

LOCATION!! Ease of renting...one floor, white picket fenced in front patio with seating, umbrellas and BBQ! HUGE living room for fun! Ceiling fans throughout...walking distance to shops and restaurants, sand, water and beach!

What makes this property unique

The bright cheery feeling from the moment you see this property is the essence of a beach rental! A prime location in the very center of everything you came for.

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