Title: BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35770000/35762500/35762500/23b47929.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35770000/35762500/35762500/90-fb2fa737.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35770000/35762500/35762500/865a6aec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35770000/35762500/35762500/220c1c27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35770000/35762500/35762500/86f38a85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Blue Door Cottage, a classic 1928 Balboa Island cottage recently restored for your relaxing beach vacation. With air-conditioning and ceiling fans, enjoy the large patio perfect for outdoor dining right outside the blue dutch door. Take advantage of 4 beach cruisers, kayaks and paddleboards to explore the island or stay indoors in the bright great room with comfy couches. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Electric car charging station - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33934500/33934473/de72c644.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Balboa Island Beauty | Bayfront | Huge Double Lot for Unmatched Indoor/Outdoor Living! 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All guests must adhere City of NB noise abatement & short term lodging laws. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: All bedrooms are located on the second floor ### Events No events allowed There is a city 10:00pm outdoor noise policy ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number SLP12875 ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Blue Door An Favorite Newport Blue Door Cottage Una Isla Favorita Blue Door Cottage An Island Favorite Blue Door Cottage - An Island Favorite Newport Beach Blue Door Cottage An Island Favorite w Air Conditioning Blue Door Cottage - An Island Favorite Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.60524%2C-117.88757&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7e3FB1wq4oTDxrR7ltp98m5C7Tc=) Newport Beach, CA #### What's nearby - Fashion Island - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - Balboa Pier - 3 min drive - 1.5 km - Balboa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Corona del Mar State Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km - Newport Pier - 7 min drive - 4.9 km #### Getting around - Orange Station - 20 min drive - John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬6 min drive - ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬4 min drive - ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬14 min walk - ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬3 min walk - ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! located? > Located in Balboa Island, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Fashion Island. Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pier are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 158 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne P. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What an amazing property on Balboa Island. We had an amazing week with family in this well appointed and perfectly located property. The owner was wonderful to work with and we loved the plethora of beach toys, bikes, and so much more. The outdoor space as perfect for our group of 8. I highly recommend this gorgeous cottage! ##### Suzanne P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy K. Jul 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Classic Island Fun Wonderful time bringing cousins together with the beach, stand up paddle boards, sand and sun! Homey, charming cottage with Wi-Fi!Comfy and very clean beds, slept so well!A very lovely vacation! ![Celebrating the forth!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9541009e-59fe-43dd-9eda-343a10ae3df1-1752030316161.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Nancy K. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marguerite L. Aug 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lifetime Memory Charming cottage was everything my husband & I wanted. Adult children and young grandchildren loved it, too, and we had fun using the water equipment. My daughters-in-law and I enjoyed how well-stocked the kitchen was! Very relaxing stay and the Host, Peter, went above & beyond to make our stay special. We LOVED it!!! ##### Marguerite L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chuck C. Oct 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and location Great place for a family. ##### Chuck C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan R. May 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time in Balboa Perfect weekend on Balboa Island. Great home and hosts. Would stay again. ##### Megan R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julianne W. Jun 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the BDC! Our fourth time staying here and just as amazing as the first! ##### Julianne W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter V. Apr 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### might be the best place to stay on Balboa island The "Blue Door Cottage" was great all around. Nice location close to waterfront and main drag, yet very quiet. The interior is very inviting, clean and comfortable. The house has pretty much everything you'd want for the location, including bikes, paddle boards, etc...and all the typical amenities. Pete, the owner, was very accessible and accommodating. We'd definitely book the place again. We looked around at other listings on the island and couldn't find anything that matched the overall value. ##### Peter V. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate H. May 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved the Blue Door Cottage We loved everything about this house! From the location, to the decor, to the communication with Pete, everything was spectacular. Hope to stay again! ##### Kate H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynette S. Dec 12, 2023 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! ##### Lynette S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather N. Sep 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue door cottage is amazing!! This is our second year staying and would not stay anywhere else! Thank you Pete for another amazing stay-we will see you next summer! ##### Heather N. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy C., Aurora Ohio Feb 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful cottage Our stay was wonderful . Beautiful area, comfortable furnishings, everything you need and more. The owner is very responsive and friendly . The beds we’re comfortable, the weather was beautiful , what more could we ask for . ##### Wendy C. Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARY KAY L. Jul 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue Door Cottage Holiday Our second trip to the Blue Door Cottage and everything was perfect! Great for adults and children-the home had every amenity we could wish for and more. Pete and Angi are supreme hosts. ##### MARY KAY L. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke M. May 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional stay in Newport Idyllic beach cottage expertly remodeled and immaculately maintained. Host was responsive and flexible with our request to extend our stay. He also had great local recommendations for our family. Hope to return in the future when in the Newport area. Thank you! ##### Brooke M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher D. Apr 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway Stayed over Easter Weekend with family from out of town. Have other family who live close by and stopped over to visit. Easy walk to Main Street on Balboa Island. Close to shopping and dining. Other activities were close by as well. Looking forward to coming back soon! ##### Christopher D. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori P. Jul 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our stay at the Blue Door Cottage We had a wonderful week at the cottage! The home is beautiful, so many details & extras - they really did think of everything!! From the robes, to the charcuterie tray & wine surprise, the beach toys to the bikes, paddle boards & kayaks! We enjoyed it all & can hardly wait to go back!!! And our Host Peter was very responsive & helpful!! ##### Lori P. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill S., Encinitas, CA Jan 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Balboa Island Cottage Perfection! We just spent a week at Blue Door Cottage and couldn't have been happier. First, the home is beautifully decorated and very well stocked. The authentic historic details made the home feel cozy, and the modern renovations made it comfortable. The location on Little Balboa Island was perfect for us because it was a bit quieter. But it was a 3 minute walk to Marine Ave stores and restaurants. Pete the owner couldn't have been more hospitable or responsive. We loved our stay and the entire experience! ##### Bill S. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi D. May 17, 2019 #### Perfection We’ve been renting vacation homes for 20 years now and the blue door cottage is by far our favorite! It’s so charming and perfectly appointed that it is impossible not to love it. Pete provides great customer service and is extremely helpful and prompt responding to any questions. Do not hesitate to book this for your vacation- you’ll fall in love immediately! ##### Kristi D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Devon M. Mar 18, 2024 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! ##### Devon M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly B., Lake Oswego, OR Aug 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect House, Perfect Location This house is adorable and in a perfect location. Peter was a fabulous host and so communicative. We had such a great vacation. The island is adorable but also centrally located so we went to West Hollywood for a day, we went to Disneyland for a day. We visited Laguna Beach. On the island we rented. Duffy boat (thanks for the suggestion Peter) we biked all over and took the ferry over to the peninsula. We parasailed, paddle boarded,. We walked around and shopped, there was tons to do but also loved hanging out in such a great house. Highly recommend the Bkue Door Cottage. ##### Kelly B. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike R. Aug 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Stay in Balboa My wife and I were looking for a final summer getaway with our four children, before the school year begins. When we saw all of the positive reviews for the Blue Door Cottage, we couldn't pass it up. The cottage did not disappoint. Actually, it is the best rental we have stayed in. This is likely due to the fact that it doesn't feel like a rental at all, but a second home. Pete went the extra mile to make us feel welcome and comfortable. We were welcomed with snacks and a wonderful cheese tray. He gave us local tips on where to go and how to get around the island. We loved being able to use the bikes to cruise around the island and cross the ferry to Newport. The beach chairs, umbrellas, boards, and other beach equipment made our trips to the beach easy. The house is cool, comfortable, and everyone slept well. Our favorite part of our stay was how peaceful everything was. The house has a relaxing vibe to it. We felt like we stepped away from the world for a few days, and all the stressors of life, and were able to recharge together. Amazing. ##### Mike R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas B. Jul 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is one of the more charming houses on the island. It is well stocked with toys, towels, chairs, umbrellas and a grill. The owner is very responsive and offered everything we needed and more. I wish we had booked this stay for longer and will in the future. ##### Thomas B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Traci O. May 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The best beach house !!! The Blue Door beach house was absolutely our favorite house we’ve stayed at on the island. The location was great, the charm of the house was so nice, the owner was very helpful. A comfortable but luxury beach house!!! ##### Traci O. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenn P. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful cottage Our family of seven (five children from ages 7 to 16) had a wonderful three night stay at The Blue Door Cottage. The cottage was wonderful! It was very clean and well appointed. It was walking distance to the Main Street. Pete was an excellent host; he answered all of our questions in a timely manner and was very accommodating about us arriving early. Thank you Pete! We look forward to staying here again! ##### Jenn P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey L. Apr 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Balboa Week Wonderful stay at the Blue Door Cottage!! Very Clean and the BEST location on the island! ##### Tracey L. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Jean M. Mar 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Get Away A lil bit of heaven by the sea. A memorable, relaxing and fun trip. The cottage, fully stocked is located in a fabulous spot, tons to do, close to the water and town. Pete was very informative and accommodating. Would love to return sometime soon. ##### Mary Jean M. 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