Location: Balboa Island, Newport Beach, Orange County, California, USA View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 5)
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.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking: Covered Carport with one designated space.
- Gas Fireplace: Gas fireplace with remote control.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : HD Cable with new flat panel HDTV.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2)
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer: Apple Macintosh with high speed internet access.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- New Apple computer with HIGH-SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS, HD Cable with HDTV, DVD/VCR, deluxe stainless propane grill (BBQ), No Pets
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- People watching
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter....from $1850/week. plus local taxes
Peak Summer Season & Holidays...$2650/week. plus local taxes
Mid Season ........ $2000 to $2400/week. plus local taxes
Please contact for Discounted Monthly Rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Balboa Island on the Grand Canal
Year Purchased: 1998
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.
Owner's Map of Balboa Island
John & Sue, both native San Franciscans, live full-time in the Bay Area where John is in the restaurant business.
Property Photos
- Front of Cottage facing the Grand Canal - Newport Beach/Balboa, CA - California Vacation Rental - Home on Balboa Island!
- Grand Canal with private dock and seating. - Newport Beach/Balboa, CA - California Vacation Rental - Home on Balboa Island!
- Living Room looking into Kitchen - Newport Beach/Balboa, CA - California Vacation Rental - Home on Balboa Island!
- Living Room
- Master bedroom with king and private bath
- 3rd bedroom looking towards middle bedroom.
- Front Patio
- Side Patio
- Kitchen
- Indoor Dining Area
- Cozy Fireplace
- Sunrise on the Grand Canal (Low Tide)
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #20833
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