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Charming rear cottage on Balboa Island's Quiet End

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Marina
Smart TV, fireplace
Marina
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Newport Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming rear cottage on Balboa Island's Quiet End

Come experience the California Riviera at this quaint rear vacation home made up of an upstairs2 bedroom plus a lower ground floor studio as the 3rd bedroom. The home has an open concept living space, with a large dining table, a family room to the that includes a flat screen Smart TV, and the entire home has Wi-Fi. The living room couch includes a Queen-sized pull-out bed in the lower unit. A galley-style kitchen includes a refrigerator, microwave, gas range, a traditional coffee maker, as well as a Keurig and everything you will need for cooking and creating beautiful memories.

The master bedroom includes a Queen-sized bed, ample closet space and natural light. The second bedroom is outfitted with a super fun triple bunk bed(3 twins), additional closet space, and is perfect for families. Each room has ceiling fans, and windows can be opened to take advantage of the regular sea breeze on cooler days and at night. The downstairs studio is the 3rd bedroom with king bed, en-suite bathroom, living area and outdoor patio. Perfect for extended family.
*Please note this unit is an upstairs, back 2 bedroom + 1 bath unit with full kitchen, living and dining area, and an unattached lower studio downstairs with queen bed, living area, bathroom and patio. From upstairs, you must go outside and use the stairs to access the studio down below. Please ask questions if you are confused by the lay out.

Explore the beach on the Balboa Peninsula via the ferry off Agate Ave. The Balboa Village and Balboa Pier are also a short ferry ride away. Rent a bike, jet ski, stand up paddle board, or kayak. Whale watching, and deep-sea fishing trips are running daily with many boats that leave the Balboa Pavilion during all times of the day.

On the Balboa Peninsula you can relax along the pristine beaches, go surfing nearby, check out the FUN ZONE, and grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants. The walkability of the property is excellent, and the premises is a close stroll away from the Marine Ave. shops and restaurants that make Balboa Island a worldwide vacation destination. Short Term Lodging Permit: 12691
*Please be aware there is construction next door. City construction hours are only allowed M-F 7am-5pm.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Newport Harbor Nautical Museum. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Fashion Island and 13 minutes from Huntington Beach Pier
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number SLP12691
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Charming rear cottage on Balboa Island's Quiet End Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay on the island and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chandra K., Phoenix, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was amazing. Balboa Island is so cute! The house itself is nice enough. It’s great that it has a garage because parking gets tricky on the street on more popular dates. It has a small AC unit that keeps the kitchen area cool. You can’t use it if you open the windows, though so we found it was cooler to just leave the windows open. I was grateful for a washer and dryer. The house is pretty old. So certain areas like the bathroom really show its age. Some of the floor tiles are cracked. Or they don’t match. I realize the salty air is hard on paint and things like that, but it really could use some updating more than just a new coat of paint. I feel like some of the pictures online don’t really reflect its age and wear. The lower bathroom shower is super tiny. The towel situation is rough. You get a towel “ration”. And the extra towels you get come in like a plastic wrap roll. It reminded me of what they give inmates in movies when they get checked in to jail. And the towels aren’t soft and fluffy. They are thin and scratchy. We couldn’t find a hose bib which would have been useful especially since they don’t want sand in the house/shower. The igniter on the grill doesn’t work so my husband used the lighter in the kitchen drawer. At one point the lock battery died but the property manager was responsive and very helpful. All in all we had a nice stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy M., Fair Oaks Ranch, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
It's important to remember that there are 2 separate living areas that require outside stairs to join the bigger area. Upstairs is where the full house with a bunk bed for 3 small kids and a second bedroom with a queen size bed. The studio on the floor/garage level is quaint with a very small kitchen and tiny bathroom. Still if you are traveling with two separate families it's nice to have a separate (Studio) area to escape to. It was great to have a garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

E A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little beach bungalow!

Loved our stay. Perfect location for our group which was teens and adults. Everything we needed was provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location & Lots to Do

Great property location and had everything that we needed. The upstairs unit gets great sunlight. Very close to the ferry to Newport Beach. Thanks for letting us stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

C L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location

Despite being greeted by cockroaches the place overall was very pleasant. Nice view of the marina and friendly host. Parking is a challenge but we managed. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilee L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We came for our daughters wedding with 4 children under 5 and 6 adults. The space fit us all perfect and was in an ideal location for us. The bathrooms need a little update and the shower upstairs needed the doors to be fixed, but other than that, it was a great place for a great price!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation 2023

It was great everyone had a wonderful week!! We will book again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023