Title: Classic Balboa Cottage, Newly Updated with A/C! - 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 # Classic Balboa Cottage, Newly Updated with A/C! Vacation home in Newport Beach with kitchen and patio ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81740000/81736700/81736631/b845054f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81740000/81736700/81736631/55ae215f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81740000/81736700/81736631/8eff4245.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81740000/81736700/81736631/57b4a32d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81740000/81736700/81736631/937babae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Discover the charming Balboa Island Historical Cottage, a vacation home that seamlessly blends historical charm with modern comforts. With its quaint garden patio and open living spaces, this cottage is perfect for unwinding after exploring Newport Beach. Enjoy fast WiFi and new appliances in the fully remodeled kitchen. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Gym - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Classic Balboa Cottage, Newly Updated with A/C! This vacation home is truly one of a kind. One of Balboa Island's famous historical cottages with all its charm, we've recently renovated the interior and added AC and forced air heating for modern comfort. We are just minutes by foot from the Balboa Ferry, Fun Zone, and Peninsula beaches. With a quaint garden patio and open living spaces, this is the perfect spot to unwind with family and friends after a long day exploring Newport Beach! \[FAST WIFI, AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING, NEW APPLIANCES\] Inside: Just past our fully remodeled kitchen \[NO DISHWASHER\] with new appliances is the cozy living room & TV (decorative fireplace). One bedroom with queen bed is downstairs along with an auxiliary living area with twin bed that can be used to sleep one more guest. Downstairs bathroom includes a shower with tub. Large bright room upstairs with queen bed and half bathroom. Heading outside down the walkway to the alleyway and past the outdoor beach shower, you'll find the garage with parking for 1 car (clearance ~6'6", shared with back unit) and a new washer and dryer. The garage also contains a variety of beach chairs and sand toys which guests are free to use - please just make sure to return them! (We do not have bikes, paddle boards, or kayaks available for guests though they can be rented nearby) Activities and Attractions: Balboa Island is not only a great vacation destination itself but also an excellent base for Southern California's many other attractions and theme parks! Our property is located just a few doors down from the beautiful Balboa Bay, boardwalk, and the Balboa Ferry that gives access to the Fun Zone, Peninsula beaches and Pacific Ocean. The ferry is a lovely 5 minute ride directly to the Fun Zone (with arcades, rides, and snacks), the Balboa Pier, shopping and restaurants, boating and fishing excursions (including transport to nearby Catalina Island), and bike/water sport rentals. Agate is the only street on the island with a children's climbing gym and basketball court. On the island itself, Marine Avenue boasts fine restaurants and boutique shops which are only 2 miles away from even more fine dining, shopping, and movie theaters at Newport's famous outdoor mall, Fashion Island. For those interested in seeing more of the Orange County coastline, Laguna Beach lies 7 miles further down the Pacific Coast Highway. Originally an artist's colony, Laguna hosts the Pageant of the Masters and Sawdust Festival in the summer, art galleries, and fine dining and shopping along with wonderful beaches with tide pools. Balboa Lodge is ~35 minutes from Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm and an hour or so from Universal Studios, Hollywood, San Diego Zoo and Sea World. The Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA) Airport is only 10 minutes away and the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 45 minutes away. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Gym - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107970000/107962100/107962011/eb96eab1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pristine Balboa Harborside Retreat, with AC and Private Patio - 3BR/2BA Balboa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=107962011&PinnedHotelID=107962011&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32820000/32812800/32812740/b96e403b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4BR/3BA Classic Island Home - Easy access to Beaches w/ new AC and updates Balboa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 64 reviews CA $265 CA $732 total includes taxes & fees Nov 10 - Nov 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=32812740&PinnedHotelID=32812740&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46380000/46377000/46376928/0eeb230d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ideally located charmer on Balboa Island Balboa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=46376928&PinnedHotelID=46376928&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103080000/103079200/103079137/692189c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Balboa Island Gem | Walk to Beach & Dining | AC + Private Deck Balboa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=103079137&PinnedHotelID=103079137&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110320000/110315200/110315178/0139a430.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Canal Getaway | Balboa Island Balboa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.2 Very good 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=110315178&PinnedHotelID=110315178&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, beach towels, motor boating, fishing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36360000/36357800/36357800/b4488f11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Value on Balboa Island, Classic Cottage w/Amenities, Walk to Beach and Marine Avenue Balboa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 101 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=36357800&PinnedHotelID=36357800&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34393200/34393120/239535d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Weekly starting April 30 Balboa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 67 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=34393120&PinnedHotelID=34393120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69550000/69543900/69543832/da166b24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming rear cottage on Balboa Island's Quiet End Balboa Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=69543832&PinnedHotelID=69543832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33670000/33660700/33660617/383c858f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Darling Balboa Island Getaway | Bay Views, Sunny Patio | Wildly Walkable - No Car Needed! 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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 SLP13972 ## 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%7C33.60780%2C-117.89671&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xVeBE8KQJd2nNlICbxvxYQHomvk=) Newport Beach, CA #### What's nearby - Balboa Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Balboa Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Fashion Island - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Corona del Mar State Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km - Newport Pier - 6 min drive - 4.1 km #### Getting around - Orange Station - 21 min drive - John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive - ‪Class of 47 - ‬5 min drive - ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬2 min walk - ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬12 min walk - ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Classic Balboa Cottage, Newly Updated with A/C! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Classic Balboa Cottage, Newly Updated with A/C!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Classic Balboa Cottage, Newly Updated with A/C!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Classic Balboa Cottage, Newly Updated with A/C! located? > Located in Balboa Island, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Fashion Island. Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Peninsula Beaches 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 ## Classic Balboa Cottage, Newly Updated with A/C! Reviews 8.4 ### Very good 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 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6/10 Okay #### paul h. Jan 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Needs a few improvements Like all of Balboa, this is a multi-million dollar property that charges renters a significant price. Given that, there are a few things about this property that were disappointing. Per the renters guide we were provided, “the garage opener doesn’t always work”. This device broke down completely (not just a dead battery) while we were there. With no alternate access (side door locked), we could not access our car. This caused us to miss an appointment. Since the owners knew it was faulty, why didn’t they replace it? By the owner’s admission (as stated in the renter’s guide), using the TV system as configured is complicated and confusing. Yes, it is - so why don’t the owners resolve this problem for the renter’s convenience. The deck/patio furniture is not acceptable for a Balboa rental unit - including two old plastic chairs and a rusty table. Also the BBQ is an old model with a dirty grill that requires briquettes/matches instead of gas. Also, there is no dishwasher. While these are not major issues, they are inconveniences not expected on a Balboa property. Attention to details like these would make for a better experience. ##### paul h. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael D. Dec 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great extended stay We stayed here for three weeks over thanksgiving and into the Xmas period. Great space, everything worked as needed. Property manager was very responsive and helpful. We extended a week as we had something else fall through and they were more than helpful! Would stay again! ##### Michael D. Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria H. Nov 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family former summer cottage can’t be beat! This adorable cottage is one of the originals to the island. Completely restored and updated you can’t go wrong with the location, ambiance and all else! Sally’s done an amazing job thinking of everything one might need for their holiday. If you are not familiar with Balboa Island beware it does get crazy crowded in the summer months so parking is always a huge issue during this time, however, this place is walkable to nearly everything you could ask for once you unpack and park in the available one spot garage.. a small family, couple, or just one person like me will feel right at home…..Thanks again!!! ##### Victoria H. Stayed 26 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kyle Aug 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness ##### Kyle Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Fred Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Fred Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Shooting Star Casino & Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Thief-River-Falls-Hotels-Shooting-Star-Casino-Hotel.h28874246.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Edinburgh-Centre-South-Bridge-Royal-Mile.h6793484.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Intl-Airport-Hotels.0-aMCO-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Bentley Hotel South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Bentley-Hotel-South-Beach.h120299.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Rethymno](https://www.expedia.ca/Rethymno-Hotels.d182119.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Montego Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Montego-Bay-Hotels.d180106.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Rio-Hato-Hotels-Riu-Playa-Blanca-All-Inclusive.h7326126.Hotel-Information) > > [Cottages Lake of Bays](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Of-Bays-Cottages.d553248635740512442-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels in Rigaud](https://www.expedia.ca/Rigaud-Hotels.d181962.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [flights from saint john airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/ysj/flights-from-saint-john-airport) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Prince Albert (YPA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/ypa/calgary-to-prince-albert) > > [Flights from Cozumel (CZM) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/czm/yyz/cozumel-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Indore (IDR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/idr/toronto-to-indore) > > [Flights from Abuja (ABV) to Saskatoon (YXE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/abv/yxe/abuja-to-saskatoon) > > [Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Winnipeg (YWG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/jnb/ywg/johannesburg-to-winnipeg) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Norfolk (ORF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/orf/calgary-to-norfolk) > > [Flights from New York (LGA) to New York (JFK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/lga/jfk/new-york-to-new-york) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Milan (MXP)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/mxp/toronto-to-milan) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Saskatoon](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Saskatoon.d4117.Car-Rental-Guide) > > [Enterprise Car Rentals In Downtown London](https://www.expedia.ca/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Downtown-London.d6358345-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) > > [Enterprise Car Rentals In Barrie](https://www.expedia.ca/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Barrie.d6692-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) > > [Car rentals in London](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-London.d178279.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Gujarat](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Gujarat.d6049929.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Kananaskis](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Kananaskis.d177767.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Yokohama](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Yokohama.d6048260.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [all inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations) > > [Orlando Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando.d178294.Destination-Travel-Guides)