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BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Quintessential Balboa Island Cottage - 1928
Charming Cottage with dutch doors and a large patio.
Back patio perfect for your morning coffee.
Little Island Charm
Chefs kitchen with farmhouse and all new appliances

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Fashion Island
  • Place, Balboa Pier
  • Place, Corona del Mar State Beach
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single 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

About this property

BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!

Classic 1928 Balboa Island cottage, recently restored for your relaxing beach vacation, and featured in Cottages & Bugalow magazine. Located on the Little Island with a very short walk to all the shops & restaurants on Marine Ave, and only a few doors away from the famous Newport Bay. The cottage has Air-conditioning, plus ceiling fans, a coveted garage to park your car, and has 4 beach cruisers, 2 kayaks and 2 standup paddle boards to explore the Island. The Blue Door Cottage has one of the largest patios on the island which gives you plenty of room to enjoy outdoor dining and the sun right outside the blue dutch door. One of the highest rated homes on Balboa Island, the Blue Door Cottage was designed for families to enjoy time together and enjoy the bay.

Sleeps 8 people in 4 bedrooms, with 6 beds, and is not filled with bunk beds, pull out sofa beds or trundles to increase occupancy. The master has an Eastern King w TV, second bedroom has a Queen with a flat screen TV, third has two cute twin beds, and the 4th bedroom - The Little Mariners room, which looks like a ship with two built-in twin cots, for children, teens or smaller adults.

The charming cottage, has a large bright and airy great room downstairs with lots of comfy couches so ample room for everyone to socialize, watch TV and play games with your family and friends.

The dining room has a long solid wood farm house table and seating for 8 to enjoy meals indoors, and the patio has a long rectangle table with umbrella and seating for 8 so you can enjoy meals outside. There is also a round patio table with 4 chairs on back patio right off the brand new kitchen. The commercial range and farm house sink will delight the chef who wants to prepare home cooked meals. The coveted Little Island location is ultra close to the shops and restaurants on Marine Ave so it's very quick walk to go wander down to get a Balboa Bar or Famous Chocolate covered banana for dessert.

The cottage is stocked with beach towels, and all the toys to enjoy the Island, such as two 2person -kayaks, two standup paddle boards, 4 beach cruisers, chairs, and beach toys. Fun to play in the bay or head across the Ferry to the Wedge or Pier.

The little island is coveted for it's quicker and easy access on and off the island, so you can take day trips to Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, shop & dine at South Coast Plaza or Fashion Island, and go see the many other Southern California Attractions. The coveted garage allows you to always have a place to park your car, if you decide to leave heaven. But almost everything is Uber close, and no car is necessary, as walking around the Island is the best mode of transportation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All bedrooms are located on the second floor
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Events

No events allowed
There is a city 10:00pm outdoor noise policy
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Use of kayaks, SUPS and beach cruisers require a waiver signature. All guests must adhere City of NB noise abatement & short term lodging laws.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: There is a city 10:00pm outdoor noise policy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number SLP12875

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Newport Pier and Pelican Hill Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Orange County Great Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bren Events Center, or consider a night out at The Observatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Fashion Island - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Balboa Pier - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Balboa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Newport Pier - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 20 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in Balboa Island, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Fashion Island. Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

About the host

Hosted by Peter

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Our family has lived in Newport Beach our entire lives, on and off the Island. We were married on a dock on the bay, and our children have enjoyed all the pleasures of this amazing place. We hope you can build similar memories.

Why they chose this property

One of the BIGGEST PATIO's on the island, interior designers delight and Location, Location, Location. The Little Island is the premier part of the island. It's quiet, streets are wider, no over head wires and it's closer to the shops and restaurants on Marine Ave. The two story cottage sits on 2/3 of the lot and has a huge front yard and a mature shade tree. Providing a large outdoor space for enjoying family bbq's, and dining. This restored cottage has the charm of one of a1928 cottage with modern luxury of air-conditioning, and a chef's kitchen. This is our treasured home which we will share with a few lucky families. Homes rarely sell on the little island. They stay in the family for generations.

What makes this property unique

Huge Patio with Big Tree. Not to be redundant but nothing is better than waking up and walking around the Island. The majority of crowds walk the Big Island, and have no idea there is a little island. It's a secret. You can get on and off the island quickly to go visit other OC area attractions or you can park your car and never leave.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests