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

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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
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Balboa Island, CA
  • Newport Beach Country Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Fashion Island
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪21 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
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.

Property manager

Lori Cuccia
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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 in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bren Events Center or Festival Amphitheatre. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Balboa Island, CA

What's nearby

  • Newport Beach Country Club - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fashion Island - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Balboa Pier - 6 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Newport Pier - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 11 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬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.

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 Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, Newport Dune and Balboa Pier. Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pavilion 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

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

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage on Balboa Island
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darling!
This house is adorable! The owner, Lori, is communicative, welcoming and thoughtful. We arrived to a delicious pound cake loaf on the kitchen table. The beds are comfortable and sheets soft and lovely. The kitchen is well stocked. The patio was perfect for lounging and dinners. This house is close to everything. We rented bikes and took a Duffy boat cruise and never used our car. Would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic Beachouse
Maintaining its original charm and character. This was a phenomenal location and just what we wanted. Owners were very codial an helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Kiss From Heaven
Our trip to Maui was canceled due to the heartbreaking fires. We found this cottage last minute and felt so blessed. Lori is truly the most thoughtful hostess. The property was perfect! From beach towels, portable crib, sand toys, boogie boards, sand chairs, laundry, comfy beds, clean and delightful! The front porch was our favorite spot! We ate all our meals, played games, completed a 500 piece puzzle, and snuggled up with good books and conversation. Our 13 month old grandson was in heaven on the beach! There is an area to spray off toys and sandy toes. Lori has thought of everything! A charming, little jewel!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome
our time with our five teenage grandkids was awesome at this beach cottage. The home was clean, cute, and very well stocked including beach suppilies like extra towels, chairs, buggie boards, and umbrella. the owner was the best host ever...we can't wait to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave and Cathy C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
Our family had the best time in this beautiful beach home that is perfectly situated one block from Marine, and central to both sides of the island. The home was very clean, accommodating, with comfortable beds/pillows. We never had to turn on the air, due to the cool ocean breeze in the evening. Lori couldn’t have been more welcoming. We had the best time spending a day on the peninsula for a beach day, and went whale watching (we saw a blue whale breach 4x, saw 2 sea turtles and the bottle nose dolphins surfed our wake). We also enjoyed a sunset Duffy rental, joined with friends. Our morning and nightly walks around the island were relaxing. We definitely hope to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vintage Balboa cottage
Everything about this home and host was top-notch. Aside from having stocked the kitchen with just about everything we needed to prepare meals in the cottage, Lori also left us a freshly baked chocolate chip pound cake as a special treat for my adult son's birthday. As we were also traveling with my son's young family, Lori also offered the use of a port a crib and baby gate! On top of that, she provided boogie boards and umbrellas for us to use at the beach, all of which greatly reduced what we needed to bring. Speaking of the beach, the cottage is just a block and half to the beaches on either side of the island and even closer to the town! Having spent summers on the island as a child, this was an absolutely perfect trip down memory lane to be able to experience with my own son and grandsons. We will most definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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.

Languages:

English

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