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Great Value! Classic Cottage on Balboa Island, Walk to Beach/Marine Ave, Corner Lot, Spacious Patio
Newport Beach, California, United States
Free Whale Watching, Bike Rentals! We are happy to offer our guests Free Admission to some of the area's top attractions each and every day! Create exciting memories, have more fun, and truly experience your destination! Please click on the image below to see the latest offers!brbra href=https://bookactivities.com/offers/itrip-npb-205 rel=nofollow target=_blankimg src=https://st1.itrip.net/upload/230/itripbutton_coastal.1481230233.jpg alt=itripbutton3.1477602581.jpg //abr /brbrEnjoy and relax in this classic Balboa Island Beach Cottage. This duplex is a 2 bedroom/1 bath island cottage. This cottage will bring back memories of staying at Grandma and Grandpa's beach getaway! Perfect for family vacations and one of the best values on Balboa Island. This cottage is a duplex and the other unit may also be available for rentals. Summer rental are typically week-long rentals.
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brbrSLP12920
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brbrFor summer 2026, we have the following weeks available:
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brbr6/13 to 6/19 (Sat to Fri)
brbr619 to 6/26 (Fri to Fri)
brbr7/31 to 8/7 (Fri to Fri)
brbr8/7 to 8/14 (Fri to Fri)
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brbrLocated on the corner of Park and Amethyst, two blocks from Marine Avenue (Main Street) on Balboa Island. This cottage is steps to all of the restaurants and short walk to the bay of the famous Balboa Island Ferry. Probably the most visible feature of the front unit is the patio that provides a spacious outdoor mix of seating. The front patio is surrounded by a classic white picket fence and has two Adirondack chairs for relaxing! There is also a patio table and umbrella that seats up to six people. The patio feature a gas BBQ grill to cook up a summer feast! The patio is connected to the cottage through the classic dutch doors as it blends into the living, dining and kitchen areas. The living room, kitchen, and bathroom are located on the first floor and the bedrooms are located on the upper floor.
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brbrSleeping Arrangements (sleeps 5)
brbr• Master: Queen Bed, TV (Smart TV)
brbr• Guest Room 2: 1 twin bed and a twin bunk bed, sleeps 3
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brbrLiving Room
brbr• Medium TV (Smart TV)
brbr• Seating for 8
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brbrFront Patio:
brbr• Outdoor Dining for 6 People
brbr• Gas BBQ
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brbrKitchen / Dining
brbr• Service for 6
brbr• Oven, stove, microwave, coffee maker
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brbrBathrooms
brbr• Tub and Shower
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brbrLinens / Towels
brbr• Included
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brbrBeach Items
brbr• Beach Towels
brbr• Beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys
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brbrHome Highlights
brbr• Short walk to Marine Avenue for dining and shopping
brbr• Short walk to Balboa Island Ferry
brbr• Open Patio with Seating
brbr• WI-FI
brbr• Outside Parking (1 car)
brbr• Hair Dryer / Iron
brbr• Dog friendly home (additional pet fee is required)
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brbrThe living room and outdoor patio are separated by a classic dutch door that can fully open or just opened at the top that the entire family can use to enjoy the cool ocean breezes. The living room has a medium flatscreen TV so you can keep up with the game or the news. Just a few steps from the main living area, the kitchen serves as a central meeting point - which is fully stocked with cooking/dining gear and basic appliances. You can choose to cook your meal on the outdoor charcoal grill or in the kitchen!
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brbrAs you continue through the house, there are private laundry facilities are conveniently located in the hallway that leads to the stairs to the bedrooms on the second floor. The master bedroom has a Queen bed and TV.
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brbrThe second bedroom is for the kids! It has a twin bed and a twin bunk bed. A closet with space for clothes. The hallway bathroom has a shower/tub combo.
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brbrTo fulfill the sleeping arrangements for 6 total guests, please consider that the pullout living room sofa is a full size bed, best suited for 2 children or 1 adult.
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brbrBoth televisions are Smart TVs and you can connect to your favorite streaming apps.
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brbrPARKING: The parking for the front unit is on the outside of the gate at the rear alley. All guests are guaranteed a parking space. We do not recommend extremely large vehicles at this location. You may have to move your vehicle on Wednesdays to allow access for the trash trucks.
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brbrCheck-in time: 3:30 p.m.
brbrCheck-out time: 10 a.m.
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brbrDogs are welcome and there is a pet fee of $100 per pet. We allow a maximum of two pets.
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brbrBalboa Island is a gem whether you drive, walk, bike or take the Balboa Island Ferry to the island. Balboa Island’s Marine Avenue is home to chic coastal shops featuring unique nautical designs, stylish beach fashions, art and jewelry. It’s also home to quaint Balboa Island restaurants and bistros serving up a variety of dishes bursting with flavor. The selections on Balboa Island go beyond the local fresh seafood of the day with flavors of Italian, Mexican, and French-Swiss mixed in to the culinary choices.
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brbrEnjoy the island’s two famous desserts, the Balboa Bar and Frozen Banana. These sweet tooth treasures have been mainstays for nearly 75 years, and have been imitated and replicated, including on the hit TV show “Arrested Development.” The tasty treats are dipped in chocolate and covered with a variety of coatings from nuts and sprinkles to cookie crumbs.
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brbrIf you want to visit the DISNEYLAND, we located just under 20 miles to DISNEYLAND and DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE. After a great day at the parks, you can return back to your villa, refresh, relax, and take a stroll down to the beach.
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brbrIf you are interested in the Laguna Beach PAGEANT OF MASTERS during July, this is a fantastic place to stay. Lyft or Uber is the easiest way to get to the event. You can enjoy a nice glass of wine on the balcony before your ride picks you up and takes you to Laguna Beach.
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brbrAdditional local attractions include Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Whale Watching, Aquarium of the Pacific, South Coast Plaza, and Fashion Island.
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brbrA trip to Balboa Island is not complete without a visit to the Balboa Fun Zone or the Peninsula, where the Ferris wheel has stood for more than 80 years. The best way to get is the world famous Balboa Island Ferry.
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brbrThis cottage can also be rented in conjunction with the rear unit for larger families. We do allow dogs and there is a $100 pet fee that will be charged.
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brbrPlease note that our properties may have electronic devices installed such as electronic locks, front door cameras, or noise monitors. There are no video devices inside the property. Parking is available in the rear alley. Balboa Island, in general, is replacing utility lines and we expect parking to occasionally be impacted.
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