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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Newport Beach, California
  • Fashion Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Newport Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Kid room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Charming Balboa Island cottage

A 2 bed + 1 bath front unit Balboa Island charmer is just a quick walk away from the waterfront is a perfect place for your next family vacation.
This beautiful cottage with a white picket fence gate, a wonderful patio with ample seating and a gas BBQ for you and your family to enjoy. The home has an open concept living space, with a dining table, a family room 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.

A galley-style kitchen includes a refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, gas range, a traditional coffee maker, as well as a Keurig and everything you will need for cooking. The home also has a laundry room with a full-sized washer and dryer, iron, and ironing board.
The master bedroom includes a Queen-sized bed, ample closet space and natural light. The second bedroom is outfitted with a 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.

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. Designated parking not included. Free street parking available. Short Term Lodging Permit: 12690
*Please be aware there is construction next door. City construction hours are only allowed M-F 7am-5pm.

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Newport Beach Vacation Properties
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 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
Property Registration Number SLP12690

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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 going on at Bren Events Center, or consider a night out at The Observatory. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Newport Beach, California

What's nearby

  • Fashion Island - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Newport Dune - 8 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Balboa Beach - 10 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 28 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Balboa Island cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Balboa Island cottage?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Charming Balboa Island cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Balboa Island cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Balboa Island cottage located?

Located in Balboa Island, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pavilion. Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

mary ann l.

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

4 nights

Small but clean and well equipped..The twin beds are mainly for children. But the sofa bed in the living room was fine as well as the master.Very convenient to the South Bay front for walking.The heater in the living room did not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kort K.

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

Great cute place

Fun time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

KAREN W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great neighbors.

Love Balboa! Our 7th time renting and this property could use an update.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Emerald isle

The house needed some basic items like a cutting board and a working coffee maker. The house was clean and cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Stephany R.

Cozy Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This cozy cottage is definitely a slice of history and is in a great location on the island. The ferry is a 4 minute walk and the Main Street in town is about a 15 minute walk. Our family overall enjoyed our stay on Balboa Island but it wouldn’t be my pick to rent again. Pro’s - The communication with the rental company for house information and instructions were easy along the with the booking process. The house had your basics for staying a couple days. The location is great and the neighbors are friendly.Cons - One thing we wish we had know prior to booking was the construction going on immediately next door to the house. It felt like it was in our living room as the walls to the home are very thin. Unfortunately with the rain we had to listen to it most of the day on Friday as we couldn’t get out of the house. That was definitely a bummer. The home was equipped with the basics but I would say it was lacking in comfort and some of the items need replacing or are missing. The queen bed is way too soft and the bedding was one sheet with a thin top sheet, not even a duvet comforter. During the winter it’s quite cold and doesn’t have heat (only one working space heater we found in a closet) To each their own on bed comfortability but we didn’t sleep great. Also, the planes start flying over the house around 7am so you’ll need a sound machine to help drown out the noise. The dryer took ages to dry our clothes even with 5 items of clothing (looks like the washer is new but dryer is needed) which was a challenge with having wet clothes due to rain. During our stay, we also had another group try to enter the home around 9pm mistaking it for their rental behind our house. Scared us to death but they were friendly & apologized for the mistake. We knew it was a 2 bedroom, 1 bath but the space in the home is cramped and we constantly had to shuffle around each other. Nothing they can do with the space but
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8/10 Good

Joanne T.

Charming Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great little place for a few days. Cute and cozy. I wouldn't recommend for a long visit. Kitchen is pretty basic. Rooms are very small, espacially bathroom (extemely small) and hallway. Short walk to ferry. Mngmt Co. was quick to repond to an issue we had. There is a rental behind the cottage and it can be noisy. Parking can be a real issue. You have to switch cars from one side to the other two days out of the week. Construction is still happening next door but there wasn't much noise. Although the workers take up several of the spots in front of the cottage. Overall, a good stay and a great location.
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6/10 Okay

Annemarie D.

118 emerald

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is well located on Balboa Island, however if you are staying with more than one adult, do not attempt to use any of the bunk beds-there are 3; one on the floor and two others that an adult could not fit in. Also the furniture scale was much too large for the space
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liza H.

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

Awesome Rental

Great from beginning to end. Very very clean and well thought out. Charming original cottage on Balboa Island. We loved this place. It was cozy but well appointed. Worked perfectly for us. If you like vintage (which I do), you will love this little gem. Loved everything about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

NewPort Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful
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4/10 Poor

shelly c.

Won’t be back

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unfortunately this house is more old than a charmer. Very disappointed.

8/10 Good

Joan S.

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

Little Cottage

We had a nice stay at this place. Glad there was a washer and dryer. Glad there was a dishwasher and a functional barbecue. Nice quiet place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
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8/10 Good

Jennifer A., Austin

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was in a great location on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

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