Darling Original island cottage close to the ferry fun zone, and North Bay.

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A house with a white front door, a small porch with wicker furniture, and a brick wall.
A well-lit living room with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a large painting.
A traditional house with a white fence, a porch with chairs, and a street sign indicating no parking on Thursdays.
A cozy room with a dining table, wicker chairs, a patterned rug, and nautical decor.
A kitchen with a sink, stove, and dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Balboa Pier

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Newport Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Festival Amphitheatre, or consider a night out at The Wayfarer.
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Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Balboa Pavilion - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Balboa Pier - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Balboa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 21 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Balboa Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Darling Original island cottage close to the ferry fun zone, and North Bay. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Darling Original island cottage close to the ferry fun zone, and North Bay.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Darling Original island cottage close to the ferry fun zone, and North Bay.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Darling Original island cottage close to the ferry fun zone, and North Bay.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Darling Original island cottage close to the ferry fun zone, and North Bay. located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful trip and an adorable house. We went to the beach everyday and took several bike rides with the family!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The location was perfect, we loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always a great stay!!

We love this sweet home and always enjoy are stay. We love the location!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2023
Thank you, Kyra! You are such a nice guest to have. The house looked wonderful when you left.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a special home!

We loved staying in this home! It was perfect for a family, and the location was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
Loves you being at our cottage. That house is spent for children and yours are beautiful!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. The Property Manager, Shelly, was great to work with. Kid friendly, comfortable and had everything needed for a nice relaxing stay. Loved the easy access to the Ferry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Balboa Island Cottage

Great, original Balboa Island cottage right up from the Ferry. Great location on the island. Property manager is very responsive. Lots of comfortable beds - sleeps a ton of people. Nice courtyard for gear off the back alley. Will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing.

House is lovely. Has everything you'd need and more! Few minutes walk from the ferry. A very special place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
I am happy that your time in our island cottage was good.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfectly Balboa Islsnd

Great house for family getaway. Front AND back patios, storage area for bikes, kayaks, boards, easy walk to beach (North Bay is closer but South Bay not far). Host is very approachable if you need anything. Really wonderful place to relax. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2024
We would love to have you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Home

I have always loved the island due to the cozy feel you get when you visit, and this home couldn’t be more perfect to continue that feel. I couldn’t be happier to have spent my holiday with my family in this home. Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2022
Thanks Kyra! I appreciate you leaving this message and I’m happy you enjoyed your time. As far as I know, the house will be available again next year. I’m sorry I was ill and didn’t pay much attention to my responses!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Agate Beach House

We loved our stay on Balboa Island once again. The house had plenty of space and tons of beds. There were AC units in 2 of the room, which we didn't need, but are nice to have. There's a large patio out back to store all your beach toys and bikes. The home was clean with plenty of towels and great beds. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2024
We would love to have you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous home!

We had an amazing stay in this charming Balboa Island home! It has everything you need to have a great time. The kitchen is fully equipped, the table is perfect for family time and games, and there is so much room to spread out in the home. We rode the bikes, we sat outside, we slept great, and we were able to make yummy meals. This was definitely one of our favorite homes we have stayed in! Thank you for a wonderful home for our family to make fun memories!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2022
Thank you Susie! You were wonderful visitors and kept the house so nicely. Hope you’ll see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, quiet, relaxing location! Perfect summer getaway!

Beautiful, quiet, relaxing location! Perfect summer getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Warm and welcoming

Great location. Comfortable house. Lots of room for family. Historic fascinating furnishes. Responsive host.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Quaint Beach Cottage

A quaint cottage with traditional furnishings. It could feel very homey. Our negative rating is related to the lack of cleanliness. When we arrived, we were not sure if the place had been cleaned based on the state of the bathroom. There was a wad of hair in the sink. The bathroom drawers had hair and dirt - obviously not cleaned from the prior resident. The second BR shower was grimy with sandy residue in the shower floor. The kitchen cabinets were sticky on the outside with food residue on many of the shelves. everything needed to be wiped down before settling in. The kitchen was very dated with a mish mash of utensils, random and dated (and in some cases rusted)cookware. The coffee maker was so grimy, we opted not to spend the time to clean and use it. We did clean the fridge before placing our food in it. Honestly, I spent several hours cleaning before we could settle in. There were several items that were broken and uncertain if it was because of general poor upkeep or if it was due to prior client. I am comfortable with ‘old and tired) vintage house and furnishing, but it needs to be clean. I would suggest fresh pillows and updated towels. Consider thinning out unnecessary kitchen items and organizing what is left. We loved being on the island, but will consider a place that is a bit cleaner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous week!

We loved our stay at this cozy cottage with plenty of room for our large family. We enjoyed our time at the house as well as our time at the beach nearby. The hostess was kind and responsive. Thanks for a wonderful vacation stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2022
Thank you for your kind review. I’m happy you had a good time on your vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the island

Great spot to be for the month
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family house

My family (wife and two toddlers) had a great time staying at this cottage. It suited us well for a full month, I was able to work remotely every day from the main bedroom, and Mary was very quick to respond to our questions. We had a wonderful time and will recommend it to family & friends.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming beach cottage

We had a great summer at this perfectly located beach cottage. You can easily walk anywhere on the island. And the owner was great to work with.
Stayed 55 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2021
So happy you had a good summer. Best wishes in your new move for an exciting and happy life!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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