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Balboa Island on the Grand Canal

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Front of Cottage facing the "Boardwalk" and the Grand Canal.

Front of Cottage facing the "Boardwalk" and the Grand Canal. Grand Canal with private dock and seating. Living Room looking into Kitchen Living Room looking out to the water. Spacious master bedroom with king and private bath 3rd bedroom looking towards middle bedroom. Front Patio - great for people watching. Side Patio with gas & charcoal grills Spacious Kitchen with everything you need. Indoor Dining Area Cozy Fireplace with remote control On the beach at low tide. Sunrise on the Grand Canal (Low Tide)

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Last updated: 05/03/2013
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  • Minimum stay:N/A
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

The Cottage on the Canal offers the perfect seaside vacation for a family or a couple anytime of the year. Located on the water with a private dock for a small boat or kayak. The Cottage offers the most convenient location on the island, just a few steps to the quaint downtown village shops and restaurants.

A short walk and a 5 minute ferry ride away is the famous Balboa Fun Zone where you can rent a boat, ride a Ferris wheel, or go on a guided tour boat of beautiful Newport Harbor.

Walking the entire island will rack up a nice 2.66 miles while allowing you a perfect vantage point to admire some of the most beautiful waterfront homes in Newport Beach.

The Cottage offers a great starting point for some of Orange County's most famous attractions; Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Catalina Island, or Laguna Beach's famous Art Festival. Legoland in San Diego County is just over an hour away.

Holidays on Balboa Island are always special and Christmas is wonderful. The Christmas Boat Parade has been called "One of the Top Ten Holiday Events in the USA" by the New York Times.

Keywords: House

Property Type

      • House

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Non Smoking Only
          • Pets Not Allowed

          Bedrooms

          • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, Beds for 5
          • Bedroom 1
          • Bedroom 2
          • Bedroom 3
          • King size beds (1), Double Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1)

          Bathrooms

          • 2.0 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1
          • Bathroom 2

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Cooking Utensils
          • Microwave
          • Ice Maker
          • Refrigerator
          • Dishwasher
          • Kitchen

          Amenities

          • Linens Provided
          • Clothes Dryer
          • Washing Machine

          Other Amenities

              • Details:

                New Apple computer with HIGH-SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS, HD Cable with HDTV, DVD/VCR, deluxe stainless propane grill (BBQ), No Pets...morecollapse

              Entertainment

              • Satellite / Cable:

                (2) HD Cable with new flat panel HDTV....morecollapse

              • Stereo
              • VCR
              • DVD Player
              • CD Player
              • Video Library

              Communications

              • Computer Available:

                Apple Macintosh with high speed internet access....morecollapse

              • Wireless Internet
              • Telephone
              • Broadband Access

              Outdoor Features

              • Outdoor Grill

              Location & View

                  • Waterfront

                  Activities

                  • Restaurants
                  • Surfing
                  • Fishing
                  • Snorkeling/Diving
                  • Parasailing
                  • Hiking
                  • Wind-Surfing
                  • Tennis
                  • Swimming
                  • Kayaking
                  • Jet Skiing
                  • Cycling
                  • Boating
                  • Shopping
                  • Shelling
                  • Wildlife Viewing
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Theme Parks
                  • Cinemas
                  • Museums
                  • Golf
                  • Sailing

                  Other Activities

                      • People watching
                       

                      Reviews

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                      • Great family vacation spot

                        Great family vacation spot

                        • Guest Sue
                        • Date of stay 08/11/12
                        • Review Submitted 09/19/12
                        We loved our stay at the cottage on Balboa Island. The cottage was clean and very cute--just what we were looking for. We loved being on the canal, so we could enjoy coffee or wine on the porch and have easy access to the kayaks. We were easily able to walk to restaurants and the shops. We hope to come back next year!

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

                      • Great summer cottage!

                        Great summer cottage!

                        • Guest Ron and Mary Wilson
                        • Date of stay 07/02/11
                        • Review Submitted 09/14/11
                        This is the ideal place for our family. We've come here for a week in the summer for several years now and love the accommodations. Perfect, quiet location on the water and at the same time close to main street. The house itself is very comfortable and well decorated and has a great front patio and dock as well as a BBQ area on a side patio which is more secluded when you feel like some privacy. The owners and property manager are super pleasant and easy to work with and do a great job in making this vacation rental feel like home. Oh, and thanks for the addition of the bicycles! Great way to get around the island or for a longer ride to back bay or Corona Del Mar.

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

                      • Balboa Cottage was terriffic

                        Balboa Cottage was terriffic

                        • Guest Lisa J.
                        • Date of stay 07/08/11
                        • Review Submitted 07/28/11
                        This was the most relaxing place to stay. The cottage was well appointed and very clean with everything we needed, 2 BBQ's, bikes, beach chairs, well stocked kitchen, and plenty of chairs for the patio. We cooked and ate outside on the patio, loved being able to walk and ride bikes everywhere. We took the ferry to the beach and the Fun Zone, ate and shopped right around the corner. We rented an Duffy boat and cruised around the bay. Our friends and relatives that we usually visit preferred to come to the cottage to see us which saved us time not having to drive. The owner, John, was so helpful and always responded promptly to any questions I had. Being right on the canal was a lot of fun. People are always walking by or paddling by on the canal. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation. The only complaint I have is I wish there was more than one restaurant/bar that stayed open past 9pm on the island.

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children.

                        Owner response: This was this guests first stay at the Cottage and I hope they make it an annual family affair, even without another bar). The two beach cruisers were a recent addition and have been a big hit. As for bars and restaurants on the Island - there is one and will probably never be more. The bar scene is on the Peninsula across the ferry and most residents and guests want to keep it that way - the Peninsula is for the party animals, the Island is for families.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 8/8

                      • Christmas at the Beach

                        Christmas at the Beach

                        • Guest Lynn
                        • Date of stay 12/20/09
                        • Review Submitted 07/06/10
                        The property on Balboa Island is a delight! Cute and cozy with clean red, white and blue furnishings, you feel like you're right on the beach with its nautical theme. The lights on all the houses were sparkling, adding a festive glow that could be seen through the front dutch door. The main bedroom had a very comfortable bed which is important to us. It was a special time for us as our family had not been together in a long time, so all three of our children were with us. They did have to share the couch as the other two beds were not workable for the extra person. However, the owner was very accomodating in letting our 3rd son join us. The owners answered all our questions and were very welcoming as was the caretaker who left us our privacy after letting us in. I would recommend this property to a friend or relative. It's near the little town, and we had fun at the Olive Oil store (I still go back there to get olive oil!) and the Stabucks around the corner woke us up every morning with pastries and the New York Times! We watched the Christmas Boat Parade which was great fun, and took the car ferry over to the Peninsula. Just walking around the neighborhood looking at all the great houses is a good time. We rented a Duffy boat and took a picnic out on the bay one evening which I highly recommend. I hope someday we can return.

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 7/7

                      • Property 20833

                        Property 20833

                        • Guest Idaho kid
                        • Date of stay 02/26/10
                        • Review Submitted 06/08/10
                        This is a wonderful location, with a cute, cottage atmosphere with a fireplace and great charm. We were only a block from the main street. The on site assistance was fabulous. We would strongly recommend this to anyone

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 7/7

                      • Guest comment entered by owner

                        • Guest Ron
                        • Date of stay 10/10/09
                        • Review Submitted 04/11/10
                        "Thanks for all you do to keep this place so warm and inviting, we just don't feel right anywhere else".

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 6/6

                      • Guest comment entered by owner

                        • Guest Mary
                        • Date of stay 06/06/09
                        • Review Submitted 04/11/10
                        "Balboa is amazing and I am loving it here?

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/3

                      • Guest comment entered by owner

                        • Guest Stuart
                        • Date of stay 02/06/10
                        • Review Submitted 04/11/10
                        We wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed your lovely cottage, the location, and the weather - we would be interested in coming back again next February.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                       
                      Winter....from $2250/week. plus local  taxes
                      Peak Summer Season & Holidays...$2950/week. plus local taxes
                      Mid Season ........ $2450 to $2750/week. plus local taxes
                      Please contact for Discounted Monthly Rates.
                      

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                      Calendar

                      Last updated: 05/03/2013
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                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 1998

                      About the owner: John & Sue, both native San Franciscans, live full-time in the Bay Area where John is in the restaurant business.

                      Why the Owner Chose Balboa Island:
                      Growing up in Northern California, John spent many summers visiting his grandmother in Corona del Mar. He would walk to the Island and on to the Peninsula, the Fun Zone, and the beach. He dreamed of owning a home on the Island for 40 years and finally made the plunge in 1998

                      The Unique Benefits at this House:
                      The relaxed Island life style - the shops and restaurants downtown, and not having to get in the car. Sitting in front and watching the people, and the dogs go by.


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                      Photos

                      • Front of Cottage facing the "Boardwalk" and the Grand Canal.

                        Front of Cottage facing the "Boardwalk" and the Grand Canal.

                      • Living Room looking into Kitchen

                        Living Room looking into Kitchen

                      • Spacious master bedroom with king and private bath

                        Spacious master bedroom with king and private bath

                      • Front Patio - great for people watching.

                        Front Patio - great for people watching.

                      • Spacious Kitchen with everything you need.

                        Spacious Kitchen with everything you need.

                      • Indoor Dining Area

                        Indoor Dining Area

                      • On the beach at low tide.

                        On the beach at low tide.

                      • Grand Canal with private dock and seating.

                        Grand Canal with private dock and seating.

                      • Living Room looking out to the water.

                        Living Room looking out to the water.

                      • 3rd bedroom looking towards middle bedroom.

                        3rd bedroom looking towards middle bedroom.

                      • Side Patio with gas & charcoal grills

                        Side Patio with gas & charcoal grills

                      • Cozy Fireplace with remote control

                        Cozy Fireplace with remote control

                      • Sunrise on the Grand Canal (Low Tide)

                        Sunrise on the Grand Canal (Low Tide)

                      Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #20833

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