Classic Balboa Cottage, Newly Updated with A/C!
Entire home in Newport Beach, California
- 6 guests
- 3 bedrooms
- 3 beds
- 1.5 baths
Hosted by Sally
- 4 years hosting
Listing highlights
Renovated historic cottage with patio
A recently renovated historic cottage with a garden patio right off Balboa Harbor
Charming, clean, and well-loved
Guests describe the cottage as charming and clean, and many highlight the walkable location
This vacation home is truly one of a kind. One of Balboa Island's famous historical cottages with all its charm, we've recently renovated the interior and added AC and forced air heating for modern comfort. We are just minutes by foot from the Balboa Ferry, Fun Zone, and Peninsula beaches.
With a quaint garden patio right off Balboa Harbor this is the perfect spot to unwind with family and friends after a long day exploring Newport Beach!
[FAST WIFI, AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING, NEW APPLIANCES]
The space
Inside: Just past our fully remodeled kitchen [NO DISHWASHER] with new appliances is the cozy living room & TV (decorative fireplace). Two bedrooms downstairs each have a queen size bed. Downstairs bathroom includes a shower with tub. Large bright room upstairs has two twin beds and half bathroom, perfect for the kids room.
Heading outside down the walkway to the alleyway and past the outdoor beach shower, you'll find the garage with parking for 1 car (shared with back unit) and a new washer and dryer. (We do not have bikes, paddle boards, or kayaks available for guests, though they can be rented nearby)
Activities and Attractions:
Balboa Island is not only a great vacation destination itself but also an excellent base for Southern California's many other attractions and theme parks!
Our property is located about 1.5 blocks from the beautiful Balboa Bay, boardwalk, and the Balboa Ferry that gives access to the Peninsula beaches and Pacific Ocean. The ferry is a lovely 5 minute ride directly to the Fun Zone (with arcades, rides, and snacks), the Balboa Pier, shopping and restaurants, boating and fishing excursions (including transport to nearby Catalina Island), and bike/water sport rentals.
Agate is the only street on the island with a children's climbing gym and basketball court. On the island itself, Marine Avenue boasts fine restaurants and boutique shops which are only 2 miles away from even more fine dining, shopping, and movie theaters at Newport's famous outdoor mall, Fashion Island.
For those interested in seeing more of the Orange County coastline, Laguna Beach lies 7 miles further down the Pacific Coast Highway. Originally an artist's colony, Laguna hosts the Pageant of the Masters and Sawdust Festival in the summer, art galleries, and fine dining and shopping along with wonderful beaches with tide pools.
Balboa Lodge is ~35 minutes from Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm and an hour or so from Universal Studios, Hollywood, San Diego Zoo and Sea World. The Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA) Airport is only 10 minutes away and the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 45 minutes away.
Guest access
Guests have full access to the front unit including one spot for parking in the garage
Other things to note
Parking on the island during the summer can be a bit tricky - if your group has multiple vehicles it is best to try and leave one parked nearby while parking the largest in the garage!
Registration Details
SLP13972
With a quaint garden patio right off Balboa Harbor this is the perfect spot to unwind with family and friends after a long day exploring Newport Beach!
[FAST WIFI, AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING, NEW APPLIANCES]
The space
Inside: Just past our fully remodeled kitchen [NO DISHWASHER] with new appliances is the cozy living room & TV (decorative fireplace). Two bedrooms downstairs each have a queen size bed. Downstairs bathroom includes a shower with tub. Large bright room upstairs has two twin beds and half bathroom, perfect for the kids room.
Heading outside down the walkway to the alleyway and past the outdoor beach shower, you'll find the garage with parking for 1 car (shared with back unit) and a new washer and dryer. (We do not have bikes, paddle boards, or kayaks available for guests, though they can be rented nearby)
Activities and Attractions:
Balboa Island is not only a great vacation destination itself but also an excellent base for Southern California's many other attractions and theme parks!
Our property is located about 1.5 blocks from the beautiful Balboa Bay, boardwalk, and the Balboa Ferry that gives access to the Peninsula beaches and Pacific Ocean. The ferry is a lovely 5 minute ride directly to the Fun Zone (with arcades, rides, and snacks), the Balboa Pier, shopping and restaurants, boating and fishing excursions (including transport to nearby Catalina Island), and bike/water sport rentals.
Agate is the only street on the island with a children's climbing gym and basketball court. On the island itself, Marine Avenue boasts fine restaurants and boutique shops which are only 2 miles away from even more fine dining, shopping, and movie theaters at Newport's famous outdoor mall, Fashion Island.
For those interested in seeing more of the Orange County coastline, Laguna Beach lies 7 miles further down the Pacific Coast Highway. Originally an artist's colony, Laguna hosts the Pageant of the Masters and Sawdust Festival in the summer, art galleries, and fine dining and shopping along with wonderful beaches with tide pools.
Balboa Lodge is ~35 minutes from Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm and an hour or so from Universal Studios, Hollywood, San Diego Zoo and Sea World. The Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA) Airport is only 10 minutes away and the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 45 minutes away.
Guest access
Guests have full access to the front unit including one spot for parking in the garage
Other things to note
Parking on the island during the summer can be a bit tricky - if your group has multiple vehicles it is best to try and leave one parked nearby while parking the largest in the garage!
Registration Details
SLP13972
What this place offers
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV
5 nights in Newport Beach
Aug 17, 2025 - Aug 22, 2025
Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 58 reviews.
Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability
Overall rating
- 5 stars, 93% of reviews
- 4 stars, 7% of reviews
- 3 stars, 0% of reviews
- 2 stars, 0% of reviews
- 1 stars, 0% of reviews
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Newport Beach, California, United States
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