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) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35770000/35762500/35762500/86f38a85.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) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35770000/35762500/35762500/90-fb2fa737.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 - ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬4 min drive - ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬6 min drive - ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬14 min walk - ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪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. 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