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Quintessential Balboa Island Beach Cottage

Experience island life with its own fire department post office & church plus access to boat rentals for harbor tours. Enjoy wine country trips via Luxe Sprinter Vans just an hour & half away.

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, printers
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, travel crib
Interior
Exterior
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101214 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quintessential Balboa Island Beach Cottage

If you love the beach, barbeques, boat rides and sand on your feet all day, then you've just stepped into the coziest of beach cottages on Balboa Island. Our home sleeps up to 10 guests. The first three bedrooms downstairs comprises of the following: Bedroom one, Queen bed with make-up vanity mirror and 1/2 bath. Bedroom two consists of 1 queen bed with full bath, with shower no tub. The third bedroom consists of 4 bunk beds with a small vanity sink/mirror. One bunk on the ground floor and three bunkbeds above accessible by ladder. The fourth bedroom is the primary bedroom and consists of a vanity make-up mirror and full bathroom with tub/shower combination. The primary is located out the back kitchen door upstairs a flight of stairs above the garage. The house is two houses down from the Newport Beach Bay, where you can see sail boats passing by from the front patio as you sip your favorite beverage around our firepit. Balboa Island is an amazing man made island with many fun activities to do and tons of shops and eateries on marine Ave. Across a short 4 min ferry ride and you can be at the "Fun-Zone", where there is more shopping Ferris Wheel rides and more. Everything is in walking distance, or take our brand new 2022 golf cart for a spin! After a fabulous day on the beach, take a hot shower in our outdoor patio shower and get ready for the nightlife. Our home provides a kayak, golf cart, SUPs, 4 beach cruisers, beach chairs, umbrellas and towels. A tradition on the island is having a balboa bar or frozen banana on Marine Ave after dinner. It's a must! The island has it's own fire department, post office, and church. Our guests also have access to boat rentals to take you around the harbor and out to see many of the seal lions, dolphins and whales. This is a great way to see the sights and the multimillion dollar homes and yachts that outline the harbor. Lastly we do team up with our local Luxe Sprinter Vans for trips out to the wine country, which is only an hour and a 1/2 drive. We love it there and the wines and vineyards are terrific. Inquire with Adam.

Property manager

Adam

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,214 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We do not provide cribs. They do rent them nearby.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number SLP66589

About the area

Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min drive
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive
  • Newport Dune - 8 min drive
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 20 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Balboa Island Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Quintessential Balboa Island Beach Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Balboa Island Beach Cottage ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Balboa Island Beach Cottage located?

Located in Balboa Island, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Pier, and Balboa Beach. Balboa Peninsula Beaches and The Wedge are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Quintessential Balboa Island Beach Cottage Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time staying here!
This home has become a favorite staycation destination for our family (we live an hour away). We will continue visiting as long as they'll have us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G., Oakland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly quintessential!
This place was adorable. So warm and weloming. The hosts did an awesome job decorating... it REALLY IS the quintessential beach cottage! Plenty of room inside and out for relaxing together. We were five adults, but this would be a really fun place for families with kids. Having the golf cart was soooo great! Parking on the island is tough... and even though everything is so close.... my 80 year old mom was not up to walking long distances. We were sad to leave. My husband and I slept in the room over the garage and it was THE MOST COMFORTABLE BED EVER! (we had to peek to see who makes it!) Adam and Nikki are so responsive and answered all my questions/comments before and during the stay. 10/10! I hope me and the familiy can come back some day!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Loved this house. Very charming, great location And enjoyed having the bikes, paddle boards and golf cart. Can’t wait to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A real beach house
Cute shotgun construction with lovely decor and updated kitchens and baths.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Locale
Nice clean place with all the amenities and fun toys too. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely adorable cottage for a beautiful Balboa Island vacation.
Incredible location, charming, adorable cottage, immaculate, and absolutely perfect in every way.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Newport Beach Bachelorette Weekend
We stayed at this house in Newport Beach for my sisters bachelorette weekend trip. It was the PERFECT house. Just steps from the beach and the house came with a golf cart we could use. The neighbors were so nice, the house was clean and decorated really nicely and had all the cooking appliances and towels we could ever need. The host was extremely responsive and always ensured we had everything we needed to have a fun relaxing stay at his property. 10/10 - could not recommend this place enough. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation!
Everything about this stay was exemplary- the host, the home, the location. Adam was attentive, responsive and helpful. The home is beautiful, well appointed and spotlessly clean. We would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome and relaxing
Location was perfect on the island. You can sit on beach on bay just one house away so it as so easy to get a chair or drinks right from the house. Golf cart access was the best part as we ate many meals on Marine Ave thanks to easy drive on cart. We highly recommend. Owner was so easy to deal with, we even extended our trip two extra days. It is one of the few homes that allows dogs and our first pets had a great time. Some reason listing says jacuzzi but there isn’t one. No big deal you will love it here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely time in Balboa
The cottage is so cute!! Definitely has a footprint of an original beach cottage but remodeled beautifully. One thing I didn't realize from the pictures, is that you walk through one bedroom to get to the other, to get to the kids bedroom. It was strange at first but totally worked in the end. We were a little worried about the kids traipsing through our room in the morning but there was actually a door to the outside, then a door into the kitchen, so they could take that shortcut and leave people that want to sleep in alone. There is also a master suite above the garage, would have loved to sleep there but we have a 7 year old so she probably wouldn't have been comfortable with that seperation. Adam was amazingly easy and chill to work with, he answered all questions, and went above and beyond. The use of the golf cart is key!!! Easy golf cart parking, can take the kids to ruby beach with the available boogie boards, beach chairs and paddle board. We had so much fun, would def go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thomas Gunderson
House was good and I liked the location on the island. Lots of beds and a cool room over the garage. Host was awesome! He communicated very well. Would love to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Y., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful beach cottage!
We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay at this quintessential beach cottage! Great location, in fact we appreciated being one house back from the main Balboa walkway for the quiet enjoyment. The cottage was immaculate, beautifully decorated, and all the beds were super comfortable. Well stocked with everything we needed for home cooked meals. All of us loved having the golf cart for exploring the island and equipment for water activities. Owner was attentive and helpful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Bungalow
Perfect location for the kids - easy access to the water, ferry, and strand. Quintessential Balboa!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024