Title: Newly Updated! - Oceanview Sea Gem Cottage- Bikes/ Boards,10 sec walk to beach - 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 # Newly Updated! - Oceanview Sea Gem Cottage- Bikes/ Boards,10 sec walk to beach On beach with water park, near Newport Pier ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95790000/95781400/95781349/w1024h667x0y8-302e2bf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95790000/95781400/95781349/789e586f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95790000/95781400/95781349/351108cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95790000/95781400/95781349/20f1f42d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95790000/95781400/95781349/c72e9197.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to the newly updated historic Sea Gem Cottage, perfectly situated on the Balboa Peninsula for quality time with family and friends. Enjoy enchanting sunrises and sunsets from this 2-bedroom oceanview cottage, fully equipped with a private enclosed patio, WiFi throughout, a washer/dryer in the kitchen area plus beach chairs and umbrellas readily available for excursions to the nearby white sandy beach. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Newly Updated! - Oceanview Sea Gem Cottage- Bikes/ Boards,10 sec walk to beach Beautiful white sandy beaches just steps outside your door await. Our NEWLY UPDATED historic beach cottage is perfect for families and friends who like to spend quality time together on the Balboa Peninsula. Enjoy the enchanting sunrises and sunsets any time of the year! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom updated historic oceanview cottage is fully equipped for all of your vacation cottage needs. It is conveniently located central to the Balboa Peninsula making it walking distance to all of the eateries and local shopping that the Peninsula has to offer. It is also situated just one house away from the white sandy beach with virtually no traffic noise, as we are nicely tucked into the coastline. This house Sleeps 6 BEDROOMS: Bedroom #1 - Queen size bed, 45’ flat screen tv Bedroom #2 - Queen size bed and twin bunk bed, 45’ flat screen tv, designated workspace, large dresser en suite with extra blankets, pillows, and hangers BATHROOM: Bathroom #1-Full bathroom with a shower, sink, toilet, and blow dryer! OUTDOOR LIVING: Private enclosed patio Patio table with seating LIVING ROOM: Two fold out sofa beds, 75’ flat screen tv WiFi throughout the house and patio KITCHEN: Includes sink, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, stove, microwave, oven, conventional oven, toaster, Keurig, coffee machine, ice maker, rice cooker, and more. Plates, cups, and utensils, as well as cookware nicely stocked. Basic home goods and condiments also available for your use. LAUNDRY: Washer/Dryer in the kitchen area. Laundromat is also conveniently located 1 block away. LINENS: Linens, towels, and beach towels are provided all year round. PARKING: Parking is sufficient for one SUV, and one compact car in the driveway. We are blessed to be on one of the few double-wide streets, with ample parking on both sides as well. RECREATIONAL GEAR: Beach chairs, umbrellas, surfboards, boogie boards, bikes, beach towels, kites, sand toys, volleyball, kids scooter are readily available and at your disposable for excursions to the sand, just steps away. COOLING AND HEATING: Powerful whole house fan for those warm summer nights cool the cottage quickly and efficiently. Portable fans are also available for every room. Heaters are placed throughout cottage on those cool evenings during winter time. NEARBY AIRPORTS: John Wayne airport-10-minute Uber ride Long Beach airport - 20-minute Uber ride Long Angeles airport-45-minute Uber ride No car is needed. Everything is within walking or biking distance from Your Beach house! LOCATION: Sea Gem Cottage is conveniently located steps to the beach with world-class surfing, volleyball, and boating! The fabulous Lido Village with farm to table dining, first class restaurants and boutique shops all within walking distance! Easy day excursions to Disneyland (20 minutes away), Universal Studios, Legoland, and more! World-class shopping at South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island is 10 minutes drive away. World-class golfing at Pelican Hill is 10 minutes away! A major grocery store is walking distance! A playground just down the street! Fine steak, Italian, sushi bar, and casual restaurants along with a doughnut shop, coffee house/bagel shop, fast food, dive shop and grocery store are down the street from the cottage! Newport Pier with 20-plus restaurants is a 5-minute bike ride or a 10-minute walk along the oceanfront boardwalk! Walk or jog along miles of uninterrupted coastline. If you spot a pod of dolphins jump in and have the experience of a lifetime. Experience fantastic sunsets over Catalina Island from the beach. Take a hydrofoil 45-minute boat ride to Catalina Island and be a part of the sunset. Hoag Hospital facilities are two minutes away and Anaheim Convention Center is 20 minutes away. Check-in time: 4:00 PM Check-out time: 10:00 AM There is a $65 per day charge for any visitors not listed on the rental agreement and/or exceeding 7 guests to be paid prior to arrival. This is a family-friendly property. THIS IS A NON-SMOKING PROPERTY There is no smoking (including vapor cigarettes or cannabis) in the house or anywhere on the property including the garage, behind the garage, front sidewalk, or alley. NOISE: No loud music or voices between 10 PM and 9 AM. \*\*This is mandated by the city of Newport Beach. Relax on the front balcony with a cup of coffee, and take in the beautiful views of the surf and sand, watch sailing regattas, or just people watch and take in the beach culture. Other things to note PLEASE NOTE: This is a family-friendly property. This is a smoke-free property. ADDITIONAL RULES \- Must be 25+ Years old to Rent \- Small pets allowed for an additional fee \- No Smoking \- No Parties/Unauthorized gatherings \-Tenants are responsible for all penalties and fines incurred during their stay including but not limited to Newport Beach Municipal Code Section 5.95.020 regarding Occupancy and Municipal Code Section 5.95.050 (A) regarding Disturbing the Peace. \-Tenants will also be held responsible for loss of rental revenue resulting from the suspension or revocation of the Property City Lodging Permit during your stay. City of Newport beach short term rental permit number: SLP13786 License number SLP13786 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### 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 an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Bodyboard - Kayak - Water park - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Bicycles - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Unit size: 1,000 square feet - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78170000/78167700/78167663/702adfc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Oceanfront Listing! | Huge Patio w/ Fire Pit | Private & Oh So Relaxing! 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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 SLP13882 ## 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%7C33.61323%2C-117.93265&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8q29Hm354As0cesKXVVBIObywJw=) Newport Beach, CA #### What's nearby - Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Newport Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Hoag Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Balboa Pier - 6 min drive - 4.1 km - Fashion Island - 7 min drive - 6.3 km #### Getting around - Orange Station - 19 min drive - John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cassidy's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk - ‪Chihuahua Cerveza - ‬4 min walk - ‪Laventina's Big Cheese Pizza - ‬5 min walk - ‪Malarky's Irish Pub - ‬4 min walk - ‪Palmilla Cocina Y Tequila - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Newly Updated! - Oceanview Sea Gem Cottage- Bikes/ Boards,10 sec walk to beach pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Newly Updated! - Oceanview Sea Gem Cottage- Bikes/ Boards,10 sec walk to beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Newly Updated! - Oceanview Sea Gem Cottage- Bikes/ Boards,10 sec walk to beach? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Newly Updated! - Oceanview Sea Gem Cottage- Bikes/ Boards,10 sec walk to beach located? > Nestled on the beach, this Balboa Peninsula cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Pier. Mother’s Beach and Balboa Beach 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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