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Best Value on Balboa Island, Classic Cottage w/Amenities, Walk to Beach and Marine Avenue

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A covered patio with a blue door, a green lounge chair, and a table with chairs.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of a residential area.
A cozy living room with a sofa set, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A porch with a blue door, two chairs, a small table, and a grill.
A bathroom with a white sink, wooden cabinets, a mirror, a toilet, and a shower area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Balboa Pier

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Street parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Fun Zone
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Kid's Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near the 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Festival Amphitheatre, or consider a night out at The Wayfarer. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Balboa Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balboa Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fashion Island - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 20 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Balboa Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Value on Balboa Island, Classic Cottage w/Amenities, Walk to Beach and Marine Avenue pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Best Value on Balboa Island, Classic Cottage w/Amenities, Walk to Beach and Marine Avenue?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best Value on Balboa Island, Classic Cottage w/Amenities, Walk to Beach and Marine Avenue?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Value on Balboa Island, Classic Cottage w/Amenities, Walk to Beach and Marine Avenue?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Value on Balboa Island, Classic Cottage w/Amenities, Walk to Beach and Marine Avenue located?

Located in Balboa Island, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Pavilion and Balboa Pier. Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely get away for springbreak.

Cozy, clean l, and lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We really enjoyed our stay at this wonderful cottage! The process of checking in was so easy and the cottage had everything we needed. The location was great too!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent visit and reservation process!

Excellent visit and reservation process!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks Stephanie!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice vacation rental.

Clean , well kept, good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice Place

It is a great location with everything you need. Nicely furnished and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A nice time

Cute, cozy cottage. Close to everything - very walkable to strand and restaurants. Convenient parking next to patio. Had a very enjoyable relaxing stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2025
We’re thrilled to hear that you had a very enjoyable and relaxing stay. We’re glad the proximity to the strand, restaurants, and the convenient parking added to your experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage!

"Everything was perfect! We love this little cottage and have created some amazing memories on Balboa! Having a parking space was great, but we were also able to find street parking. Scott/iTrip and his team are incredibly responsive and helpful!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Newportbeach cottage

Loved our stay in Newport beach.Cute cottage just minutes walk to beach and shopping. Definitely would rate 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive and helpful. The rental was represented as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

local stay

we live close to balboa island and decided to do a staycation . had a great time , great location .quaint and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cottage stay

We had a wonderful stay. Scott was so helpful when we had a problem!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Balboa Island Cottage

Great little spot with convenient access to restaurants and shopping. Clean and cozy, roomy living space and priced appropriately.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute spot

Cute, well-supplied cottage. Especially liked the enclosed yard - good for kids or dog. Easy walk to ferry and town.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday stay

Always enjoy our time in the private back cottage. New couches are a plus.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great price for the location!

Overall, we loved staying on Balboa Island. Great location and very cozy. The only (2) things are that we wish the shower worked better and it seemed most of the fans were broken and not usable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a very comfortable place to stay. I liked what was included. We had nearby family come by and the sitting area was spacious and comfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor day weekend

Nice getaway with family. You can walk to restaurants, shopping and the ferry.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Getaway

Perfect spot for old friends to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Balboa Island Cottage - Great Location

Great location & parking! The fenced in patio area was perfect for our dogs & private outside sitting area. The listing description was accurate. Communication was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nothing but smiles

Spent a beautiful November weekend at the great location. Closer to downtown, nice private patio and a relaxing living space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Value! Great Location!

This is our 2nd time staying at this location. We really like the location (short walk to Marine Avenue), the reserved parking space, the outdoor patio space, and the house itself served our family's needs. We will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Darling original cottage on the Island

The cottage is an original, but the owners have stocked everything needed for a comfortable stay. I loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

1106 Park

Very comfortable well stocked. The bed was worthy a good nights rest.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay!

Absolutely recommend staying here. The house is fully equipped and great for small family. The only suggestion I would give would to put in a smart tv so that Netflix and other streaming programs. But other than that, it was a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal island cottage getaway

We loved this charming Balboa Island cottage that has everything you need for a relaxing, fun getaway. It’s ideally situated close to shops and restaurants and the bayfront while being quiet and peaceful. The property managers are friendly and responsive. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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