Balboa Island Cottage: Summer weekly/Winter Discounts 30%-45%

Newport Beach, California
$497 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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 June 6, 2026. WINTER MONTHLY available Sept. 26. Hoping for 6-8 month winter renter. Though available for shorter monthly minimum. Perfect break from remodeling project, executive transfer, extended vacation onthe island. WINTER DISCOUNTS 30%-45%!!! (LONGER STAYS = BIGGER DISCOUNT. Please message me for availability and monthly rates.)

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: 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.

SHARED Washer and dryer in the garage. Renter/s in apartment over the garage have access to the washer/dryer. Garage apartment renter/s have private entrance. The courtyard is private with entrance from cottage French doors, garage and back alley.

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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Composting Local Artist Showcase Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Recycling Unit Size: 1294 Sq Ft (120 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment Whale Watching Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near The Bay Near The Sea Next To A Golf Course
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Note From Host: NO Smoking Or Vaping Allowed On Property Smoke-free Property Stair-free Path To Entrance Tile Flooring In Public Areas Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Colette H.

    Submitted Feb 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 20, 2025

    The host was wonderful. The location was perfect and the cottage was quaint and comfortable. Overall a wonderful experience and stay.

  • susan C.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    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.

  • Kristen J.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    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.

  • Patti B.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Everything about our stay was perfect. Cottage was even better than described. Thank s and we’re already talking about next year.

  • Matthew W.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    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!!!

  • Sandra B.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    It is an older home but I can't say anything negative. We loved the location and we had a wonderful time.....

  • Carolyn B.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    We had a lovely time. The cottage was cute and very cozy.

  • Rebecca S.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    * 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.

  • Heather H.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed Jun 12, 2024

    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!

  • Rojon H.

    Submitted May 7, 2024

    Stayed Apr 27, 2024

    Lovely cottage with everything you need to enjoy the perfect location in Newport Beach! Kari was easily reachable although we didn’t have any issues.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$497+
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