BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!

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A white picket fence, a dining table with chairs, and a blue door.
A kitchen with a blue door, shelves with blue cups, a bowl of fruit, and a water bottle.
A waterfront building with a tower, a docked boat, and palm trees in the background.
A two-story building with a dark shingled roof, white-framed windows, and a blue door. There are Adirondack chairs and a small table outside.
A cozy living room with a wooden floor, white and blue furniture, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Balboa Peninsula Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Fun Zone
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Child Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighborhood in Newport Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Orange County Fair and Events Center and Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Balboa Fun Zone and Bren Events Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Newport Beach Country Club - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Balboa Beach - 15 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Balboa Pier - 18 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 20 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Balboa Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! located?

Located in Balboa Island, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Pavilion, and Balboa Pier. Newport Dune and Fashion Island are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As charming and welcoming as ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, relaxing and just lovely. Perfect location. The owner was extremely helpful and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

Great place for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best homes we have ever stayed in . Everything from check in to check out was perfect . We can’t wait to go back . Our whole family misses it already . Super location, super clean, best house ever
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Host was very accommodating and the welcome meat and cheese tray was such a welcome gift. The BlueDoor Cottage was perfect and well stocked . We cannot wait to rent it again next year. It was so cozy and comfortable for our whole family. I loved having the bikes there so we can use them.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always amazing. Our 3rd week at the Blue Door was full of memories and an opportunity to disconnect for our busy day to day.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Blue Door Cottage! The house is so clean, warm, and inviting. We appreciated how well stocked the home was and the attention to detail in the decor. The owner was also great about making sure we had everything we needed during our stay! We hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Balboa Week

Wonderful stay at the Blue Door Cottage!! Very Clean and the BEST location on the island!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Balboa

Perfect weekend on Balboa Island. Great home and hosts. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best beach house !!!

The Blue Door beach house was absolutely our favorite house we’ve stayed at on the island. The location was great, the charm of the house was so nice, the owner was very helpful. A comfortable but luxury beach house!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Door Delight

Our stay was wonderful. Perfect house for a family get away..
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was perfect. It was decorated so charming and the location on the Little Island is perfect. We never got in our car for 5 days, we walked everywhere. The pantry was well stocked and the host was very fast in answering when we asked a question. We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic Island Fun

Wonderful time bringing cousins together with the beach, stand up paddle boards, sand and sun! Homey, charming cottage with Wi-Fi!Comfy and very clean beds, slept so well!A very lovely vacation!
Celebrating the forth!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing property on Balboa Island. We had an amazing week with family in this well appointed and perfectly located property. The owner was wonderful to work with and we loved the plethora of beach toys, bikes, and so much more. The outdoor space as perfect for our group of 8. I highly recommend this gorgeous cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Stay to Remember

Thank you for making our trip so memorable. We loved everything about Blue Door Cottage and can't wait to stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

We loved this cottage and location. Everything is well thought out & gorgeous! Our family really enjoyed experiencing the island life for a bit. Thank you for such a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time on this side of the island...The property was amazing! The hospitality and amenities made our short stay perfect! Bikes, canoes, and paddle boards kept the kids busy and happy. We booked last minute and stumbled upon a gem!!! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the BDC!

Our fourth time staying here and just as amazing as the first!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Gorgeous cottage, great location and Pete (the owner) is top notch. Wonderful experience all around.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of the more charming houses on the island. It is well stocked with toys, towels, chairs, umbrellas and a grill. The owner is very responsive and offered everything we needed and more. I wish we had booked this stay for longer and will in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Place to stay on Balboa Island

Second time staying at the the Blue Door Cottage for a girls weekend. We love the house, location and the wonderful neighborhood of Balboa Island. Can't wait to go back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Door home away from home

Wonderful. Host was amazing and the house charming!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bluedoor cottage is as advertised. Such a cute, comfortable home with a great host! We wish we had longer to stay. The home had everything we needed and more. The garage is outfitted with plenty of toys and creature comforts for the beach. We would recommend it to anyone and looking forward to coming back longer. Short walk to shops, food and beach. Even spent a night on the bay in a Duffy at the hosts suggestion. Great trip all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Door Cottage Heaven

The Blue Door Cottage is a dream. Built circa 1928, it oozes character and charm. We absolutely loved our stay and cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the Blue Door Cottage

We loved everything about this house! From the location, to the decor, to the communication with Pete, everything was spectacular. Hope to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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