BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!

Top rated by guests
Quintessential Balboa Island Cottage - 1928
Chefs kitchen with farmhouse and all new appliances
Charming Cottage with dutch doors and a large patio.
Back patio perfect for your morning coffee.
The Great Room - comfy seats for your whole crew.
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10.0Outstanding
(158 Ratings)
"The house was clean, relaxing and just lovely. Perfect location. The owner was extremely helpful and very responsive. "
Renee S.
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(158 Ratings)

House in Balboa Island, CA

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this house rental

Classic 1928 Balboa Island cottage, recently restored for your relaxing beach vacation, and featured in Cottages & Bugalow magazine. Located on the Little Island with a very short walk to all the shops & restaurants on Marine Ave, and only a few doors away from the famous Newport Bay. The cottage has Air-conditioning, plus ceiling fans, a coveted garage to park your car, and has 4 beach cruisers, 2 kayaks and 2 standup paddle boards to explore the Island. The Blue Door Cottage has one of the largest patios on the island which gives you plenty of room to enjoy outdoor dining and the sun right outside the blue dutch door. One of the highest rated homes on Balboa Island, the Blue Door Cottage was designed for families to enjoy time together and enjoy the bay.

Sleeps 8 people in 4 bedrooms, with 6 beds, and is not filled with bunk beds, pull out sofa beds or trundles to increase occupancy. The master has an Eastern King w TV, second bedroom has a Queen with a flat screen TV, third has two cute twin beds, and the 4th bedroom - The Little Mariners room, which looks like a ship with two built-in twin cots, for children, teens or smaller adults.

The charming cottage, has a large bright and airy great room downstairs with lots of comfy couches so ample room for everyone to socialize, watch TV and play games with your family and friends.

The dining room has a long solid wood farm house table and seating for 8 to enjoy meals indoors, and the patio has a long rectangle table with umbrella and seating for 8 so you can enjoy meals outside. There is also a round patio table with 4 chairs on back patio right off the brand new kitchen. The commercial range and farm house sink will delight the chef who wants to prepare home cooked meals. The coveted Little Island location is ultra close to the shops and restaurants on Marine Ave so it's very quick walk to go wander down to get a Balboa Bar or Famous Chocolate covered banana for dessert.

The cottage is stocked with beach towels, and all the toys to enjoy the Island, such as two 2person -kayaks, two standup paddle boards, 4 beach cruisers, chairs, and beach toys. Fun to play in the bay or head across the Ferry to the Wedge or Pier.

The little island is coveted for it's quicker and easy access on and off the island, so you can take day trips to Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, shop & dine at South Coast Plaza or Fashion Island, and go see the many other Southern California Attractions. The coveted garage allows you to always have a place to park your car, if you decide to leave heaven. But almost everything is Uber close, and no car is necessary, as walking around the Island is the best mode of transportation.

Amenities at BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

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    Ratings and reviews

    10.0 / 10.0
    Outstanding(158 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    The house was clean, relaxing and just lovely. Perfect location. The owner was extremely helpful and very responsive.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Always amazing. Our 3rd week at the Blue Door was full of memories and an opportunity to disconnect for our busy day to day.
    10.0 / 10.0
    The bluedoor cottage is as advertised. Such a cute, comfortable home with a great host! We wish we had longer to stay. The home had everything we needed and more. The garage is outfitted with plenty of toys and creature comforts for the beach. We would recommend it to anyone and looking forward to coming back longer. Short walk to shops, food and beach. Even spent a night on the bay in a Duffy at the hosts suggestion. Great trip all around.
    10.0 / 10.0
    One of the best homes we have ever stayed in . Everything from check in to check out was perfect . We can’t wait to go back . Our whole family misses it already . Super location, super clean, best house ever
    10.0 / 10.0
    First time on this side of the island...The property was amazing! The hospitality and amenities made our short stay perfect! Bikes, canoes, and paddle boards kept the kids busy and happy. We booked last minute and stumbled upon a gem!!! We will be back.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had a great stay at Blue Door Cottage! The house is so clean, warm, and inviting. We appreciated how well stocked the home was and the attention to detail in the decor. The owner was also great about making sure we had everything we needed during our stay! We hope to stay again!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Our family had a wonderful stay at The Blue Door Cottage! Pete could not have been more accommodating! From the wine, cheese, and Dubai chocolates, to the early checkin and easy check out, all was perfect! The cottage’s location is ideal as well; we walked everywhere, even with a 2 and 5 year old. The bikes, kayaks, and paddle boards were the cherries on top! The house itself is clean and well stocked! Thank you, thank you!
    10.0 / 10.0
    This cottage was perfect. It was decorated so charming and the location on the Little Island is perfect. We never got in our car for 5 days, we walked everywhere. The pantry was well stocked and the host was very fast in answering when we asked a question. We will stay here again!

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

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

    Is BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! pet friendly?

    Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

    What amenities are available at BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!?

    We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.


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