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Coral Cottage, remodeled 1938 Balboa Island home with Upper Loft unit.

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a dining area in the background.
An aerial view of a coastal city with a marina filled with boats, surrounded by residential areas and a beach.
An outdoor dining table with a variety of food items, wine glasses, and candles.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A four-poster bed with white bedding and a wooden frame.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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
    Close to Balboa Pier

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

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About the area

Newport Beach

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove State Park. Orange County Fair and Events Center and Segerstrom Center for the Arts are not to be missed. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Balboa Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balboa Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fashion Island - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 20 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Balboa Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Coral Cottage, remodeled 1938 Balboa Island home with Upper Loft unit. 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 Coral Cottage, remodeled 1938 Balboa Island home with Upper Loft unit.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coral Cottage, remodeled 1938 Balboa Island home with Upper Loft unit.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Coral Cottage, remodeled 1938 Balboa Island home with Upper Loft unit. located?

Located in Balboa Island, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Pavilion, and Balboa Pier. Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 101 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 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
We have nothing but great remarks about our stay here. Communication with host wasremarkable, it was family friendly, all perfectly clean. Detached room with bunk beds for part of our group was an extra treat for them. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family just spend a week at the coral cottage and we had the best time! The house was very clean, well kept and had everything we needed. The back house was the perfect set up for our son and his friends. The communication between the host and myself was great! We will definitely we returning next spring break.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience! The home was very clean and the host was incredibly kind. Bursting at the seams with Balboa Island charm and every modern amenity you could wish for! Great location on the island as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was wonderful-very comfy, clean and cozy. Kris supplied everything we needed and it was so organized, so everything was easy to find. She was very communicative and helpful. I highly recommend this amazing cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This vacation rental is definitely 5 star!

Second time staying here and it was just as excellent as the first time. Lovely decor, great amenities, comfy beds, and everything you could want for a wonderful stay on the island. If you’re looking for a perfect get away, this cottage is the place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kris always is welcoming. She maintains the highest standards of cleanliness, organization and ongoing maintenance of her property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Balboa house

Another excellent stay at this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun on Balboa Island

We always enjoy staying at Coral Cottage and sharing our time on Balboa Island with our SoCal family relatives and friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun on Balboa Island

We had another wonderful week of family fun on Balboa Island. It was our third year in a row staying at the beautiful Coral Cottage home and we’re already booked again for 2026.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience!!!

Perfect location!, attention to all details! Made for a great stay!! We will definitely be back next time we are in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing beach vacation rental!

We could not have enjoyed our stay at this property more! The owners were so responsive and helpful during the stay and the property was so well appointed. Adorable beachy touches and the most comfortable beds. We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2022
Thank you for the kind review. We welcome you and your family back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Stay

Kris Vitali never disappoints with her pristine Balboa Island cottage . We plan to come again next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of Heaven

This home is perfect! Comfy, cozy and great location! Bedding is amazing and house is well stocked.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Balboa Bliss

Property was clean, updated and lovely! Owners were very attentive and friendly! We loved every minute.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kris was an excellent host and anticipated our every need. She was so responsive and accommodating. The property was spacious and comfortable. Extremely well done. Next time we plan a trip to Balboa, this is the place we will book.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay on Balboa

This home is wonderful. It is in a great location with a great layout and lots of space. We were very comfortable in the beds and the home is very well equipped. Highly highly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pristine Cottage

This property is our favorite of all VRBO’s we have rented. It is conveniently located, clean as a whistle, a layout perfect for entertaining, and a cozy living room complete with TV, fireplace and two comfortable couches for lounging.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 27, 2024
Buzz, you are one of my favorite guests! Always a pleasure having you and your family stay at Coral Cottage. Until next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage Charm

This is our third stay at this perfect gem on Balboa. It is so beautifully organized with every amenity you could think of, great location, immaculately kept, and great decor. The loft over the garage is such a great room I almost wanted to camp out up there for a night. Really a great stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

We stayed here for our daughter’s wedding. Balboa Island is our special place and this rental was the best! Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING!

The property is absolutely beautiful! It’s well laid out, accommodated six adults easily, and was of course, close to everything. It was only enhanced by the beautiful weather we had. Our host was genuine and kind. No complaints whatsoever. Property was very clean and just what we were after. We will definitely come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Family Reunion

Another wonderful stay at the Coral Cottage! The home is lovely with special extra touches everywhere. A perfect place to gather with family, close walk to the charming downtown and the Host is very attentive to your needs. We can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Little Gem

Once again Kris’s cottage provided a comfortable base of operations in OC. It was clean as a whistle and she is the opposite of Nick Saban in the VRBO ad…. Attentive and caring. We look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Coral Cottage sets the standard for 5 stars

This was not our first stay at Coral Cottage and it hasn’t changed. It still has that newly renovated beach cottage feel with all the accessories that made us feel right at home. There is so much thought put into the preparation for each guest and we truly appreciated the effort.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Fourth of July week

Our week was wonderful at this property. The house was darling, so beautifully decorated and every attention to detail was taken care of. The kitchen had absolutely everything we needed during the week to make meals at home. We were comfortable, and the loft Space upstairs was absolutely perfect for kids. The owners were wonderful to work with, and they did everything to make sure our stay was comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful week at your home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
I’m so glad you had a nice visit. Your family is welcome back anytime. Thanks for bringing the garage door opener back as well. Best to you, Kris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home

This is the cleanest, most beautiful best decorated house I’ve ever stayed at. It was like the Four Seasons. The house large beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms. The living with fireplace is perfect for sitting and talking. There is lots to do on the island and there are many house to rent, but this is the one you want. It’s PERFECT!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
Thank you for the lovely review. I’m so glad you and your friends made lasting memories in our Coral cottage. You’re welcome back anytime. Take care.
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