House in Newport Beach, CA

BlueDoor Cottage- An Island Favorite!

BlueDoor Cottage- An Island Favorite!

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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

Overview of BlueDoor Cottage- An Island Favorite!

5 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Newport Beach, CA
  • Popular LocationFashion Island3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBalboa Pier6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCorona del Mar State Beach10 min drive
  • AirportOrange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

BlueDoor Cottage- An Island Favorite!

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.

Property manager

Peter
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

House Rules

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

Children

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

Events

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Use of kayaks, SUPS and beach cruisers require a waiver signature. All guests must adhere City of NB noise abatement & short term lodging laws.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: There is a city 10:00pm outdoor noise policy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number SLP12875

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

This vacation home is located in Balboa Island, a neighborhood in Newport Beach, and is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Newport Pier and Huntington Beach Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Balboa Fun Zone and Orange County Fairgrounds. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Newport Beach Country Club - 3 min drive
  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive
  • Pelican Hill Golf Course - 6 min drive
  • Balboa Pier - 6 min drive
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cabo Cantina - 6 min drive
  • Bayside Restaurant - 15 min walk
  • Balboa Fun Zone Rides - 5 min drive
  • Balboa Saloon - 6 min drive
  • Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BlueDoor Cottage- An Island Favorite! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BlueDoor Cottage- An Island Favorite! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BlueDoor Cottage- An Island Favorite! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BlueDoor Cottage- An Island Favorite! located?

This family-friendly Newport Beach vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pier. Newport Dune and Balboa Peninsula Beaches are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming!
We LOVED staying in this charming cottage - pictures didn't do it justice! Location was great and the host was very responsive & helpful when we were hoping to get in earlier than normal check-in time. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Devon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cannot wait to return!
I cannot say enough how amazing our stay was. Not only was the home absolutely beautiful, but it was clean, comfortable, perfectly decorated and had everything we needed and some! Our host Pete could not have been better either. He was so easy to communicate with, very pleasant and welcoming. And the meat and cheese tray, wine and snacks left for us were so appreciated! Our kids were so sad to leave on Sunday. Next time I hope we are able to longer!! Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Joanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Balboa charm
The house is warm and welcoming There was a very generous charcuterie & cheese board with wine for our arrival Communication was excellent Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely Balboa home
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Lynette S.

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

5/5 Excellent

Nikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little cottage in a perfect location.
We came for a wedding and wanted something on the island in order to walk around and to the ferry. This house was perfectly located within a minutes walk to the Marine where all of the shops and restaurants are. The island was lit up beautifully for Christmas. Everything was so festive! Peter was an excellent and responsive host. Easily reachable by text and very friendly. He left wine and cheese, which was a nice touch. The only reason I left 4 stars for cleanliness was because there was quite a bit of pet hair- no big deal and I know it’s hard to get all of it, but that might deter someone with allergies or at least they’d be able to prepare with some antihistamine. Minus that small detail, it was a wonderful stay and the cottage is absolutely adorable, cozy and could not be in a better spot. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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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