Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Summer weekly/Winter monthly

Top rated by guests
Front patio with teak table and bistro set surrounded by flowers
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining area off kitchen, view thru French doors to private courtyard w/ gas BBQ.
review stars
9.7Outstanding
(67 Ratings)
"Communication and check in was very smooth. The cottage is in a great location and is well stocked with all the supplies you will need. It is also an easy walk to multiple restaurants and shops- as we..."
Kristen J.
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9.7 / 10.0
Outstanding(67 Ratings)

Cottage in Balboa Island, CA

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cottage rental

Sunny fully-furnished, one-story Balboa Island beach cottage with all-important GARAGE PARKING, added bonus of A/C, GREAT LOCATION! Just 1-1/2 blocks to the beach in either direction and one block over from Marine Avenue restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques. WEEKLY stays beginning May 30, 2026.

Bright & airy feel, open-beam ceilings, wooden shutters and hardwood floors throughout, skylights and fully-stocked kitchen with dishwasher. There is a 55" Flat-screen TV with Cable in the living room, WiFi, gas fireplace. Two bedrooms (1 queen, 2 twin beds) and two bathrooms, ideal for a couple, a family with two children or two couples. Washer/dryer in attached garage (shared with couple living in the above-garage apartment). Fenced front brick patio with outdoor tables and bistro set surrounded by roses, other flowers and trees. French doors open off the dining area to a private courtyard with a gas Weber BBQ that is perfect for small casual dinners or relaxing after a fun day at the beach.

"The City of Newport Beach defines short-term lodging as the rental of a residential unit for less than thirty (30) consecutive days." STAYS OF LESS THAN 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS require I collect 10% City of Newport Beach Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax (Lodging and Accommodation Tax will be included in Quote).

WINTER LEASE - NO Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax on stays of 30 consecutive days or longer.

ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED IN WINTER RENT: Electric, gas, cable, WiFi, water, trash, weekly gardening.

WINTER LEASE AND LONGER-TERM MONTHLY STAYS, PLEASE CONTACT ME for rates on specific dates — Monthly Fall/Winter Availability & Pricing — (Bigger discount & more flexibility on longer stays).

STEPS: While the house is one-story, there are a few steps: 3” step-down in front entry; 3” step-up into the living room; 8” step down into the master bedroom; two steps (6” & 7-1/2”) from attached garage to the courtyard; two 6” steps from courtyard patio to back entrance of cottage at French doors.

NOTE: Permitted Occupancy 6. Though not recommended for more than four adults. Master bedroom has one queen bed and the second smaller bedroom has two twin beds. The living room couch is NOT a sofa-bed. Children who can comfortably double up in twin beds or babies in cribs, for example, would be fine. -- Note: I have a Pack-n-Play for babies and toddlers available upon request.

One block from a charming 2-block main street in the quaint downtown village, easy access to boutique shopping, coffee shops, bakeries and restaurants. Easy on/off the island. Small, sandy beaches and a 1.6 mile walkway around the perimeter, perfect for strolling and people watching – all just steps from the front door. And it’s just a short walk and a 5-minute ferry ride to the famous Balboa Fun Zone, complete with Ferris wheel, arcades, boat rentals and guided boat tours of the beautiful homes on Newport Harbor, or you can catch the Catalina Flyer to Catalina Island.

Balboa Island is just off the coast of Newport Beach and is a short drive away from many Southern California attractions, including Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Hollywood, San Diego Zoo, and much, much more. Only 6 miles from SNA Santa Ana/Orange County (John Wayne) airport, and 45 miles south of LAX Los Angeles International Airport. Come and enjoy the relaxed island lifestyle, a safe haven conveniently located in the middle of coastal Orange County.

Keywords: Updated, Bright, Beach, Cottage, house, home, Balboa Island, dog, pet friendly, garage, parking, air conditioning, A/C, fireplace, BBQ, washer, dryer, near Marine, location

Amenities at Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Summer weekly/Winter monthly

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

9.7 / 10.0
Outstanding(67 Ratings)
8.0 / 10.0
Was a really nice stay at the cottage. Love that it is like the original Balboa Island homes. So cozy with areas to relax both in the front and in the back patio. So well stocked too! Kari was very easy to communicate with and accommodating.
10.0 / 10.0
Communication and check in was very smooth. The cottage is in a great location and is well stocked with all the supplies you will need. It is also an easy walk to multiple restaurants and shops- as well as the ocean.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything about our stay was perfect. Cottage was even better than described. Thank s and we’re already talking about next year.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful stay in this cottage. Kari was wonderful to work with and everything was super easy. We enjoyed spending time on the front porch and the house had everything we needed to eat in and live comfortably. The location is perfect! We enjoyed our stay very much!!!
10.0 / 10.0
It is an older home but I can't say anything negative. We loved the location and we had a wonderful time.....
10.0 / 10.0
We had a lovely time. The cottage was cute and very cozy.
6.0 / 10.0
* Many of the seasonings provided in the kitchen are expired. * kitchen utensils were greasy and unclean * many pedestrians were passing by out the front door and it was very noisy.
10.0 / 10.0
This is our second time staying here, with our 9 year old daughter and 2 golden retrievers. It’s a perfect spot - comfortable, clean, close to everything and especially the bay and beach. The front patio is so relaxing - we work out there, eat there and entertain there. Really wonderful overall. Kari’s great, responsive and nice. This is our go-to now whenever we come to Balboa Island. We’ll be back soon!

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Summer weekly/Winter monthly. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Summer weekly/Winter monthly pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Summer weekly/Winter monthly?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.


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