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

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Spacious living room with two large couches and comfortable sitting chairs.
Our Coral Cottage.
Dining room sits 6 people. It's a perfect spot for holiday family gatherings.
Classic gas fireplace for your enjoyment.
Comfortable seating for our guests to relax.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81680 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪12 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

About this property

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

This property has been completely remodeled to give you the modern amenities and luxuries of a 5 star hotel. This home takes you back to 1940’s Balboa Island. The minute you step inside the front door, you’ll notice the details, from the original wood floors to the charming gas fireplace. This unit has a front house with 2 bedrooms and 2 large bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a living room / dining room area to enjoy! A garage for parking your vehicle, perfect during the summer months! AC and Wifi throughout the home.
The back unit is a separate loft area with 2 bunk beds ( sleeps 4 ). This loft has a kitchenette and a bathroom with shower. It’s a great home for two couples to share, especially if they have children. A perfect spot for kids to hang out, with it’s large television and Xbox system.
If your looking for a quiet, relaxing, luxurious home to getaway, then this cottage is perfect for you.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This home is not childproofed.
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Events

No events allowed
Small family gatherings are encouraged.
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Pets

No pets allowed
We are a pet free home.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside home.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please bag trash in plastic trash bags under kitchen sink and put in outdoor trash bins.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Neighborhood curfew - This is a quiet neighborhood. Please be respectful to our neighbors and bring your family inside at 10:00 pm.
By agreeing to our contract electronically through VRBO, you are agreeing to our PDF contract without a signed signature, making this contract valid.
Our home cannot exceed over 8 people. If we find out that more than 8 people are staying, you will be asked to leave without a refund.

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: Small family gatherings are encouraged.
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number SLP12608

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 does it cost to stay at Coral Cottage, remodeled 1938 Balboa Island home with Upper Loft unit.?

As of 6 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coral Cottage, remodeled 1938 Balboa Island home with Upper Loft unit. on 13 Apr, 2026 start from S$679, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Coral Cottage, remodeled 1938 Balboa Island home with Upper Loft unit.?

On-site 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.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in Balboa Island, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pier. Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 98 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann P. L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenn G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Buzz F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

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

Balboa house

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

10/10 Excellent

Glen M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carran G.

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 1 Sept, 2022
Thank you for the kind review. We welcome you and your family back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Buzz F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Buzz F.

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 27 Oct, 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

10/10 Excellent

Buzz F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

10/10 Excellent

margaret j.

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

10/10 Excellent

betsy o.

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Recent stay at Balboa Island Cottage

This little cottage was a gem and feel blessed to have stayed here. Much appreciation to the owners for providing a superb experience, would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it. It was very clean, bright, well decorated, comfortable beds and incredibly organized down to the tiniest detail, providing everything needed for a comfortable stay. I don't know Kristin personally, but wish I could drag her to TX to organize my house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the nice review. It made me laugh out loud. I am very organized and now I’m trying to teach my kids, which is almost impossible. I hope you’ll come stay with us again. You’re welcome back anytime. Kris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D.J. U.

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

Balboa Gem

This was probably our favorite short-term rental that we've enjoyed. Kristin was very communicative and was so accommodating of our requests. The property itself lacks absolutely nothing and was just stunning. The impeccable attention to detail was very much appreciated. If your family is ever in need of a just perfect stay in Orange County, I would not hesitate a moment to book this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

10/10--beautiful, charming, well stocked, clean, ++location

Our stay at the charming Coral Ave Cottage was fantastic. The house and loft are so well decorated and well stocked, modernized, spotless and clearly well maintained. All of the amenities are premium and many unexpected items like pots and pans, spices, coffee, tea and sweeteners, storage are included, Every potential need is thought about and handled. The host is wonderfully communicative and we had the best time. Cannot say enough good things! We would love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten R.

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 30 Mar, 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

About the host

Hosted by Kris Vitale

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I’m a full time mom. I can be found running my kids to soccer, baseball, tennis and surfing. When the kids are in school, I’m usually out walking my dog or doing a spin class. I enjoy yoga, art, great food and a good wine with my husband and friends.

Why they chose this property

I’ve always loved the simpler times. This home makes me feel good, like I stepped into the past. Of course, it’s fully equipped with all the modern technology of today.
Our goal was to try and make our guests feel the charm back when this home was built. Built in 1938, with all the precious details. We restored the original hardware and fixtures. We even decorated the home with photographs that were taken during 1940’s Balboa. Our place has style and class. It’s cozy and comfortable. Not to mention, all our linens and beds are luxury, 5 star. We thought of every detail so you can really enjoy your stay and feel like you’re on vacation. Welcome to Coral Cottage - Balboa Island’s cottage by the sea

What makes this property unique

It’s an original 1938 cottage with modern amenities.

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