Location: Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach, Orange County, California, USA (Newport Beach, on Balboa Peninsula, steps to ocean) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Beach Cottage
Address: 308 1/2 Alvarado Place, Newport Beach, CA 92661. This cozy Balboa beach cottage (the lower unit of duplex)is located on the Balboa Peninsula of Newport Beach at 308 1/2 Alvarado Place in the Bayside area. Walk 250 feet to the ocean, 100 feet to see the beautiful yachts on Newport Bay. The Balboa Pier is a 5 minute walk down either the oceanfront or bay-front sidewalks.
Some of our happiest guests are couples and small families who love the idea of parking their car and walking to the beach, the pier, shops, restaurants, and sightseeing. The ferry, about 4 minutes walk, will take you to Balboa Island for more sightseeing, shopping and dining.
This 2 BR, 1 BA unit sleeps 5. It has a delightful front covered patio with flowers, hedges, a BBQ, tables and chairs. The unit itself has glass block for light and privacy along with double french doors opening on to patio. The unit is completely outfitted for meal preparation. Charming cottage style furniture and decor. A tiled bathroom has shower/tub. Garage in summer.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Bunk is full/twin combination. 250 steps to the oceanfront to the oceanfront sidewalk, 100 feet to bayfront sidewalk
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Rafting
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Walking on the Pacific Ocean's beach only 250 steps away, pier, and the Newport Harbor bay front, Amusement Parks include charming Balboa Fun Zone and Disneyland, etc, Deepsea and pier Fishing, Sightseeing by land and water, Boat rentals are nearby
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
March, April, May $800/wk
3 night minimum 3 & 4 night stays are $140/night, 5 & 6 days are $130/night
Newport Beach tax 10%, Cleaning Included
Security Deposit is $300 No Smoking or Pets. (No smoking on decks, sorry)
Maximum people: 4 adults; 5 if one is a child under 10
June is $1400, July and August is $1600 Monday to Monday, weekly only.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Spring & Summer @ Ocean/Bay Location
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Balboa Peninsula
The Pacific Ocean never gets old! We love watching waves, seagulls, pelicans and dolphins. The perfect spot for morning coffee and sunset walks. Park your car, walk to shopping, restaurants and endless recreation. Ride a bike to the Wedge for a picnic or stroll over to Balboa Island for lunch.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Walking along the Pacific Ocean accompanied by porpoises, pelicans and sea gulls is a delight --especially at sunset.
Owner's Map of Balboa Peninsula
We have owned peninsula property since 1975 and feel it is a perfect vacation spot. Pete and Kathy are 'snowbirds' who live in Newport Beach in the winter and Salt Lake City in the summer. Pete's retired from Delta Air Lines as a pilot and currently does golf course ratings for Golf Digest as well golf photography. Our home has many of his beautiful photographs of life in Newport Beach. Kathy teaches Bible Studies.
Property Photos
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- Street View of Duplex - Newport Beach Vacation Cottage
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- Patio with BBQ - Newport Beach Vacation Cottage
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Traveler Reviews (10)
Perfect location - Clean and comfortable
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/24/11
Review Submitted: 01/15/12
We stayed my wife and I two weeks in Christmas and New year. Perfect location, clean and comfortable, nice owners extend all possible help as needed. Photos represent reality, even second bedroom has a bunk bed and another single bed. Working BBQ and appliances we enjoyed grilling some salmon over there. Perfect water pressure, high speed wireless Internet, no designated parking spot but we never had a problem parking our vehicle. Wonderful vacation thanks to the owners.
Owner response:Providing a satisfactory visit for visitors is our goal and it is so nice to learn we're achieving our goal!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
"Thanksmas" with family
Guest: Nancy
(Athens, GA)
Date of Stay: 12/09/11
Review Submitted: 12/13/11
We spent a weekend here in early December to celebrate "Thanksmas" with our son and daughter-in-law. Everything was wonderful, and it was even decorated for the holidays complete with a Christmas tree! We invited other West Coast family to a dinner Sunday afternoon, and the condo accommodated us all very well. The property was clean, well-maintained, and just as described. We will definitely try to return and will recommend it to others.
Owner response:So glad your family could enjoy the patio! It is great for entertaining!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
lovely place to stay...close to everything
Guest: Monica
(Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11
Review Submitted: 10/13/11
The owners were wonderful and made my stay even more enjoyable by offering suggestions and being available for questions about the area. I have stayed in Newport for years and this was the first time I didn't rent right on the water.I was surprised that I liked it even better. No crowds! It is a quiet area very near to both the ocean and the bay. I was within walking distance to the pier, restaurants, and the ferry. What I enjoyed was the solitude once back in the condo. I had beautiful weather the whole time too. My stay was very soothing because you could still hear the ocean waves at night and walk a short distance to the end of the block to view the boats in the bay. I plan to return often to this perfect rental.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.
cottage by the sea
Guest: Glors
(Beaumont, Ca.)
Date of Stay: 08/22/11
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
Our goal was to escape the heat of the inland empire for a week and Joy of joys we did just that. My Husband, sister and I enjoyed our great walks and the cool temps. Great restaurants are close and our only job was to relax, read and eat. A great Jazz concert evening topped the final night. Kit and Pete are great and we thank them for this wonderful experience. I know we will try to repeat it next summer.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Excellent deal
Guest: Juniperus
(Denver, CO, US)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11
Review Submitted: 06/11/11
We stayed here for our spring break in March of 2010 and were very pleased! The unit is very clean and spacious (plenty of room for two adults and two teens) and well equipped with everything you need for a fun vacation, at a really bargain price for the area. Based on previous reviews I had worried a bit about parking but the farthest away we ever had to get was two very short blocks, and in general we parked within a few spaces of our door. Killer location, too! 5-minute walk to the beach, a half hour drive from the Disney parks, and maybe 1.5 h to LA or SD. The owner was very sweet and were actually on-site, which would be useful in the event of an emergency.
Owner response:Thanks so much for your kind words!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers.
Fabulous Vacation-Home away from Home!
Guest: Jocelyn
(Everett, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/04/11
Review Submitted: 04/14/11
We had a wonderful time staying at Kit and Pete's beach bungalow... the house was lovely and they were both accomodating and helpful. The location is perfect for the person who loves the Ocean and the life at Balboa Island. We would recommend this location and plan on returning to our home away from home. Balboa Island and Balboa Pier are within walking distance. Disneyland is about half an hour away!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Dee and Janet
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Date of Stay: 08/09/10
Review Submitted: 02/03/11
We have rented this home for the last 10 years...that should say it all! The location is perfect for people who love the beach, to walk to the pier and restaurants, ride bikes, ride the ferry and enjoy the Newport lifestyle. The interior has everything we need and is always very clean and well cared for.
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Guest: Dee and Janet
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Date of Stay: 08/09/10
Review Submitted: 02/03/11
We have rented this home for the last 10 years...that should say it all! The location is perfect for people who love the beach, to walk to the pier and restaurants, ride bikes, ride the ferry and enjoy the Newport lifestyle. The interior has everything we need and is always very clean and well cared for.
Recommended for:
Guest: Dee and Janet
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Date of Stay: 08/09/10
Review Submitted: 02/03/11
We have rented this home for the last 10 years...that should say it all! The location is perfect for people who love the beach, to walk to the pier and restaurants, ride bikes, ride the ferry and enjoy the Newport lifestyle. The interior has everything we need and is always very clean and well cared for.
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Just as advertised
Guest: Helen S.
(Bellingham)
Date of Stay: 03/21/10
Review Submitted: 03/26/10
The unit is very cute and clean and the size was quite adequate. It's a few houses up from the bay and a short walk to the ocean. The owner is very helpful and accomodating. Street parking is problematic on Mondays and Tuesdays because of street cleaning but you can get a decent spot if you don't arrive too late.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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