☀️3 Bedroom Beach cottage on Balboa Island.. 1 block to sand ⛱️
Cottage in Balboa Island, CA
7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this cottage rental
This cottage is close to the beach & family friendly. The location is perfect and the cozy cottage feel is warm and relaxing. It is great for couples or families(with kids of all ages). A beach cottage for sure! 1/2 block to all shops, restaurants & water is 1 block in either direction.
This rental is street level with a wonderful front patio perfect for grilling and relaxing on one of our Adirondack /rocking chairs. Step inside through the Dutch front door and you have a spacious living room. All 3 bedrooms have ceiling fans. This is a 3 bedroom and 1 very large bath with a large shower and double sinks. It has a galley kitchen, breakfast room and living room. Very light and bright, a perfect location to access everything on the island! Our unit sleeps up to 7 people. 3 queens, as well as one queen memory foam sleeper sofa in the living room . The owners have the upstairs for their family, but it is separate in every way. Balboa Island is the perfect beach vacation! One block either direction to water where paddle boarding is a must! The island is made for walking and biking. A short walk to the ferry takes you right to the sand where you can surf and boogie board. No need to drive at all! Everything is right here just waiting for you.
This rental is street level with a wonderful front patio perfect for grilling and relaxing on one of our Adirondack /rocking chairs. Step inside through the Dutch front door and you have a spacious living room. All 3 bedrooms have ceiling fans. This is a 3 bedroom and 1 very large bath with a large shower and double sinks. It has a galley kitchen, breakfast room and living room. Very light and bright, a perfect location to access everything on the island! Our unit sleeps up to 7 people. 3 queens, as well as one queen memory foam sleeper sofa in the living room . The owners have the upstairs for their family, but it is separate in every way. Balboa Island is the perfect beach vacation! One block either direction to water where paddle boarding is a must! The island is made for walking and biking. A short walk to the ferry takes you right to the sand where you can surf and boogie board. No need to drive at all! Everything is right here just waiting for you.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Balboa Island, CA
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
First, location is great. 1 block to shops and restaurants and about 7 blocks to ferry that takes you to Newport Beach. The bay is 2 blocks to each side. Next, the house is great. Able to seat 11 people on fhe deck for dinner with a grill. Beds are super comfy and large, well stocked bathroom. Beach towels provided along with boogie boards!! The living room is right off the front door with 2 couches and 4 chairs. Perfect for family game night or movie night. Can’t say enough good things! Hated to leave but will be back.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful time staying at this property. It is absolutely adorable. And the location cannot be beat. So close to the Main Street of shopping and restaurants. The decor is darling and the bedrooms are so comfortable. Lori was a wonderful, thoughtful host. The place is even better than the photos. The front porch is huge. Even though there is only one bathroom, it is very large with double sinks. We had a very busy weekend with friends stopping in and we were all very comfortable. We didn’t cook in because we were so close to restaurants. The island is so much fun!! We are coming back for sure!
5.0 / 5.0
We loved everything about our stay. Very comfortable and clean home. We look forward to coming back.
5.0 / 5.0
We were in town for an event. We were in walking distance to the event and everything we needed.
It was perfect balance of clean and homey.
5.0 / 5.0
What an awesome place to stay on Balboa Island! This house was perfect for our family. We had a variety of ages and it was the perfect fit! So close to downtown and the water. Highly recommend… the house was stocked with everything we needed which made it feel like home!
5.0 / 5.0
Lori is awesome and we just love staying here with our family!
5.0 / 5.0
This cottage was absolutely amazing and perfect!!! Lori was so helpful and a great host!!
5.0 / 5.0
It was perfect. House was awesome. We had everything we could need and more. Communication and the check in process was super easy. Highly recommend and would love to stay again!!!
5.0 / 5.0
This was a wonderful base for our stay in Balboa. Just a quick walk to downtown Balboa Island, and meticulously clean and cared for. The owner is very friendly and accomodating. We'd enjoy staying again.
5.0 / 5.0
The house is so nice and very comfortable. The beds are quite comfortable as well. This was a four girl weekend and there was plenty of room and the bathroom is quite large. We had fun hanging out on the front porch, playing board games (many in the house to choose from). Walking around the island is a must as is shopping in the great boutique stores on Marine Ave. We never left the island except one night to walk to Bayside Restaurant for dinner. Lori the host was fabulous and friendly and great at communication before and during our stay. I would definitely rent this home again.
5.0 / 5.0
Lori was an amazing host who has made her lovely rental warm, comfortable, and inviting. She took extra care in making sure we had everything we needed for a much needed girls weekend! From providing coffee and a delightful treat to making sure we had information on all the best things to do on the island and beyond, Lori went above and beyond to make our trip special. The house was impeccably clean and was outfitted with anything and everything we could need.
5.0 / 5.0
This house is adorable! The owner, Lori, is communicative, welcoming and thoughtful. We arrived to a delicious pound cake loaf on the kitchen table. The beds are comfortable and sheets soft and lovely. The kitchen is well stocked. The patio was perfect for lounging and dinners. This house is close to everything. We rented bikes and took a Duffy boat cruise and never used our car. Would highly recommend this rental.
5.0 / 5.0
Maintaining its original charm and character. This was a phenomenal location and just what we wanted. Owners were very codial an helpful.
5.0 / 5.0
Our trip to Maui was canceled due to the heartbreaking fires. We found this cottage last minute and felt so blessed. Lori is truly the most thoughtful hostess. The property was perfect! From beach towels, portable crib, sand toys, boogie boards, sand chairs, laundry, comfy beds, clean and delightful! The front porch was our favorite spot! We ate all our meals, played games, completed a 500 piece puzzle, and snuggled up with good books and conversation. Our 13 month old grandson was in heaven on the beach! There is an area to spray off toys and sandy toes. Lori has thought of everything! A charming, little jewel!
5.0 / 5.0
our time with our five teenage grandkids was awesome at this beach cottage. The home was clean, cute, and very well stocked including beach suppilies like extra towels, chairs, buggie boards, and umbrella. the owner was the best host ever...we can't wait to go back
5.0 / 5.0
Lori’s place is attractive, comfortable, and easily accommodated our extended family group for games, meals and beach play. We walked everywhere and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
5.0 / 5.0
Great beach cottage for a family vacation. We had other extended family on the island for a family reunion and it was super easy to walk everywhere we wanted to go. The beds were comfy, and dinners on the patio were a highlight. We hope to return!
5.0 / 5.0
Our family had the best time in this beautiful beach home that is perfectly situated one block from Marine, and central to both sides of the island.
The home was very clean, accommodating, with comfortable beds/pillows. We never had to turn on the air, due to the cool ocean breeze in the evening. Lori couldn’t have been more welcoming.
We had the best time spending a day on the peninsula for a beach day, and went whale watching (we saw a blue whale breach 4x, saw 2 sea turtles and the bottle nose dolphins surfed our wake).
We also enjoyed a sunset Duffy rental, joined with friends. Our morning and nightly walks around the island were relaxing.
We definitely hope to return soon!
5.0 / 5.0
Everything about this home and host was top-notch. Aside from having stocked the kitchen with just about everything we needed to prepare meals in the cottage, Lori also left us a freshly baked chocolate chip pound cake as a special treat for my adult son's birthday. As we were also traveling with my son's young family, Lori also offered the use of a port a crib and baby gate! On top of that, she provided boogie boards and umbrellas for us to use at the beach, all of which greatly reduced what we needed to bring. Speaking of the beach, the cottage is just a block and half to the beaches on either side of the island and even closer to the town! Having spent summers on the island as a child, this was an absolutely perfect trip down memory lane to be able to experience with my own son and grandsons. We will most definitely be back!
5.0 / 5.0
We LOVED it! Perfect for our girls weekend.
The cottage was in a great location to walk around to dinner and shops. We rented bikes per Lori's suggestion and had a great time. The cottage had everything we needed to cook our own meals, it was cozy and clean and cute we enjoyed hanging out telling stories. We highly recommend this beautiful cottage and hope to return!
It was fun to meet you. Thanks for everything. The communication was excellent from beginning to end.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful long weekend on the island. The house was perfectly located to food, shopping and recreation. Lori was a great hostess and the house was stocked with all of the necessities. Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
My girlfriends and I stayed at this adorable home and had the best time. It was our second time staying here and the location is perfect. The home is darling and very clean. Lori, the owner, is so sweet and great to work with. It is minutes to the Balboa's main strip where the shops and restaurants are. We are definitely returning and can't wait to sit on the porch and enjoy our time. I highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
It was one of the best trips I’ve ever been on we had so much fun it around many places and very relaxing! I would 100% go back again!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful stay on balboa island. You can’t beat the location! A block away from the Main Street. The outside deck was adorable and the bed were comfortable! Great place to relax and I would highly recommend this place! We will definitely be back one day!
5.0 / 5.0
Enjoyed it
5.0 / 5.0
Lori the property owner was extremely welcoming. She immediately made us feel right at home! The house was so cozy with all the amenities and close to everything we wanted to see and do. Looking forward to staying here again!
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely loved the rental unit and it’s location! Great memories for our family.
5.0 / 5.0
My girlfriends and I had such a wonderful weekend staying at Lori's cute house! We loved the location, so close to shopping and dining and we especially loved all of Lori's little touches. The place was very clean and the beds were super comfy. The best, though, was the front porch. It was just the perfect place to spend mornings and evenings. Thank you Lori for your hospitality. We will definitely be back!
Lisa, Jenny and Jennifer
5.0 / 5.0
We spent a perfect weekend celebrating our mom’s birthday at this exceptional cottage! Lori is a fabulous host … from her thorough communication, to the seamless arrival process, to the warm welcome note and delicious cinnamon bread and coffee that awaited us, no detail was overlooked! The house is immaculate, fully stocked with everything you need, and the bedrooms couldn’t be cozier. Our mornings and afternoons on the patio were a highlight, enjoying perfect weather and all the friendly people passing by. Located just a block from the Marine Ave. shops and restaurants, the house is perfectly situated. Our stay was absolutely perfect, and we can’t wait to come back!
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay in balboa island. The house we stayed in was perfect for my family and me. The location is great! The house was clean and it had everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again. The owner of the place is very nice and very responsive.
5.0 / 5.0
This place was great for our family of 8. There was enough space, enough dishes, beach gear, etc. We loved the location!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great time.. walking distance to everywhere we needed to go.. walking distance to the Bay and the ferry, restaurants shops.. Beautiful quaint quiet neighborhood. Parking was not as hard as I thought neighbors were friendly.. The host was so helpful and friendly.. The house was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed.. can’t wait to book again..
5.0 / 5.0
Balboa's Best
The house was awesome. 3 comfortable rooms were perfect for our family. Water access 1 block in either direction allowed for ample family beach time. Shops and dining are also footsteps away. Our hosts could not have been nicer. We will definitely be making a return visit. Highly recommended!!
5.0 / 5.0
Very pleased with this house!
We absolutely loved this rental and would definitely stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Lori is great!
Lori the hostess is very welcoming. Thanks for a nice trip!
5.0 / 5.0
Balboa Island Vacation
We loved the house!! It was really clean and perfect for our stay!! The location is ideal, as it’s really close to restaurants/shops on Balboa and close to the ferry.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful place to stay!
We stayed while attending a family reunion. The house was beautifully decorated and cozy. We felt like we were at home.
Lori was very welcoming. We would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to friends and family!
Marsha and Family
5.0 / 5.0
Balboa Island family fun getaway!
We enjoyed our weekend stay at this darling comfortable vintage beach cottage! It was just as described very clean, fully stocked with everything we needed & in a perfect location!
So close to everything just one block to walk to the restaurants & cute shops & to the balboa bay on either direction! The parking was a bit of a challenge being so close to the Main Street but we were able to find spots available the next street over.
Thank you Lori, for sharing your quaint cozy cottage! Our family enjoyed celebrating our birthdays making wonderful memories together!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect for a girls’ getaway
The home was perfect for a getaway with my mother, sister and niece. Great location - super convenient for a short walk to town and to the sand. We enjoyed spending time on the front porch.
Lori was wonderful! Will definitely keep in mind for our next trip.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic getaway
Darling cottage on the island. Great location to walk to everything. Enjoyed our daily bayfront walks and evenings on the patio. The home is so cozy and stocked with everything you would need. Lori is wonderful and so easy to work with. We cannot wait to return ! Thank you for sharing your gem with others!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Balboa Island?
The average price for a rental in Balboa Island is R 8,811 per night. This rental is R 147 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at ☀️3 Bedroom Beach cottage on Balboa Island.. 1 block to sand ⛱️. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is ☀️3 Bedroom Beach cottage on Balboa Island.. 1 block to sand ⛱️ pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at ☀️3 Bedroom Beach cottage on Balboa Island.. 1 block to sand ⛱️?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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