Title: Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Weekly starting April 30 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Weekly starting April 30 Cottage with kitchen, near Fashion Island ## Photo gallery for Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Weekly starting April 30 ![Terrace/patio - Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Weekly starting April 30 (Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34393200/34393120/06cc0a39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Weekly starting April 30 (Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34393200/34393120/62593a93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Weekly starting April 30 (Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34393200/34393120/ece95107.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Weekly starting April 30 (Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34393200/34393120/582db1c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers - Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Weekly starting April 30 (Newport Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34393200/34393120/465531f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On charming Balboa Island, this one-story beach cottage offers a bright & airy feel with high-beam ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Enjoy a private courtyard with gas Weber BBQ and front brick patio surrounded by roses and flowers. With two bedrooms, two bathrooms, WiFi, cable TV in the living room and fully stocked kitchen. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61294 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer ## 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. ### Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Weekly starting April 30 Sunny fully-furnished, one-story Balboa Island beach cottage with all-important GARAGE PARKING, added bonus of A/C, GREAT LOCATION! Just 1-1/2 blocks to the beach in either direction and one block over from Marine Avenue restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques. WEEKLY stays beginning April 30, 2026\. Bright & airy feel, open-beam ceilings, wooden shutters and hardwood floors throughout, skylights and fully-stocked kitchen with dishwasher. There is a 55" Flat-screen TV with Cable in the living room, WiFi, gas fireplace. Two bedrooms (1 queen, 2 twin beds) and two bathrooms, ideal for a couple, a family with two children or two couples. Washer/dryer in attached garage (shared with couple living in the above-garage apartment). Fenced front brick patio with outdoor tables and bistro set surrounded by roses, other flowers and trees. French doors open off the dining area to a private courtyard with a gas Weber BBQ that is perfect for small casual dinners or relaxing after a fun day at the beach. "The City of Newport Beach defines short-term lodging as the rental of a residential unit for less than thirty (30) consecutive days." STAYS OF LESS THAN 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS require I collect 10% City of Newport Beach Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax (Lodging and Accommodation Tax will be included in Quote). WINTER LEASE - NO Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax on stays of 30 consecutive days or longer. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED IN WINTER RENT: Electric, gas, cable, WiFi, water, trash, weekly gardening. WINTER LEASE AND LONGER-TERM MONTHLY STAYS, PLEASE CONTACT ME for rates on specific dates — Monthly Fall/Winter Availability & Pricing — (Bigger discount & more flexibility on longer stays). STEPS: While the house is one-story, there are a few steps: 3” step-down in front entry; 3” step-up into the living room; 8” step down into the master bedroom; two steps (6” & 7-1/2”) from attached garage to the courtyard; two 6” steps from courtyard patio to back entrance of cottage at French doors. NOTE: Permitted Occupancy 6\. Though not recommended for more than four adults. Master bedroom has one queen bed and the second smaller bedroom has two twin beds. The living room couch is NOT a sofa-bed. Children who can comfortably double up in twin beds or babies in cribs, for example, would be fine. -- Note: I have a Pack-n-Play for babies and toddlers available upon request. One block from a charming 2-block main street in the quaint downtown village, easy access to boutique shopping, coffee shops, bakeries and restaurants. Easy on/off the island. Small, sandy beaches and a 1.6 mile walkway around the perimeter, perfect for strolling and people watching – all just steps from the front door. And it’s just a short walk and a 5-minute ferry ride to the famous Balboa Fun Zone, complete with Ferris wheel, arcades, boat rentals and guided boat tours of the beautiful homes on Newport Harbor, or you can catch the Catalina Flyer to Catalina Island. Balboa Island is just off the coast of Newport Beach and is a short drive away from many Southern California attractions, including Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Hollywood, San Diego Zoo, and much, much more. Only 6 miles from SNA Santa Ana/Orange County (John Wayne) airport, and 45 miles south of LAX Los Angeles International Airport. Come and enjoy the relaxed island lifestyle, a safe haven conveniently located in the middle of coastal Orange County. Keywords: Updated, Bright, Beach, Cottage, house, home, Balboa Island, dog, pet friendly, garage, parking, air conditioning, A/C, fireplace, BBQ, washer, dryer, near Marine, location ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: NO smoking or vaping allowed on property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Pickleball - Snow sports gear - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours 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 - Winery tours 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% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Double-glazed windows - 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Thank you. If you brought a dog, please make sure your dog did not leave any waste in the flower planters. Thank you. If you used the kitchen towels, potholders etc. from the drawers, please leave them out so cleaners know to wash them. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules NO INSTANT BOOKINGS on stays 28+ days. Pre-Approval required. Bigger discounts on longer stays. Contact me for WINTER (Sept-May) monthly rates. Summer rates are weekly (3-night min), Saturday to Saturday, requires 10% City of Newport Beach Transient Occupancy Tax. Stays 31+ days, NO TOT Dog’s breed MUST be pre-approved before booking (landlord's insurance policy requirement). ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: Dog’s breed and size requires pre-approval ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: A portable crib is available upon request. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted NO smoking or vaping allowed on property ## 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 SLP10725 ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ## 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%7C33.60648%2C-117.89031&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HYi8FpP2dpJOPKienADQCHolUMw=) Newport Beach, CA #### What's nearby - Newport Beach Country Club \- 13 min walk \- 1.2 km - Balboa Peninsula Beaches \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Balboa Pier \- 17 min walk \- 1.4 km - Balboa Beach \- 17 min walk \- 1.4 km - Fashion Island \- 18 min walk \- 1.6 km #### Getting around - Laguna Niguel Station - 20 min drive - John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬12 min walk - ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Galley Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Weekly starting April 30 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Weekly starting April 30? ### What time is check-out at Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Weekly starting April 30? ### Where is Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Weekly starting April 30 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sunny Balboa Island Cottage: Weekly starting April 30 Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 56 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### susan C. Aug 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Was a really nice stay at the cottage. Love that it is like the original Balboa Island homes. So cozy with areas to relax both in the front and in the back patio. So well stocked too! Kari was very easy to communicate with and accommodating. ##### susan C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen J. Jul 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Communication and check in was very smooth. The cottage is in a great location and is well stocked with all the supplies you will need. It is also an easy walk to multiple restaurants and shops- as well as the ocean. ##### Kristen J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew W. Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Vacation Cottage We had a wonderful stay in this cottage. Kari was wonderful to work with and everything was super easy. We enjoyed spending time on the front porch and the house had everything we needed to eat in and live comfortably. The location is perfect! We enjoyed our stay very much!!! ##### Matthew W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra B. Aug 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was fabulous!! It is an older home but I can't say anything negative. We loved the location and we had a wonderful time..... ##### Sandra B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather H. Jun 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect This is our second time staying here, with our 9 year old daughter and 2 golden retrievers. It’s a perfect spot - comfortable, clean, close to everything and especially the bay and beach. The front patio is so relaxing - we work out there, eat there and entertain there. Really wonderful overall. Kari’s great, responsive and nice. This is our go-to now whenever we come to Balboa Island. We’ll be back soon! ##### Heather H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne A. Apr 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Even better than our stay last year!! I really can’t say enough about this property. It’s the second year in a row that my three daughters and I stayed at this house for Spring Break. The host is very responsive. The house is super clean and very well appointed! The location to town is perfect. The access to garage parking is incredibly convenient and washer dryer a complete bonus. Thank you Kari for another absolutely amazing vacation!! Looking forward to our next stay!! ❤️ ##### Suzanne A. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miriam Z. Mar 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great winter getaway I stayed at Kari's cottage for nearly 4 months, as I had taken a temporary work assignment in Orange County, and wanted a safe, easy place to work and play. The cottage is exactly as shown and was comfortable and cute! The master bedroom had tons of storage, and the bed was comfy. Walking distance to all the shops on the island, the ferry, and the ability to take a daily walk around the island was a huge bonus. Kari was always available when I needed her (which wasn't much). The community is friendly, and I wouldn't hesitate to return to this quaint little cottage on this sweet little island! ##### Miriam Z. Stayed 112 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patti B. Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Cottage in Great Location Everything about our stay was perfect. Cottage was even better than described. Thank s and we’re already talking about next year. ##### Patti B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn B. Aug 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer holiday We had a lovely time. The cottage was cute and very cozy. ##### Carolyn B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi F. Aug 25, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Struggled with wi-fi but overall it Is absolutely charming the best location and I had the funnest time of my life and the bed was very comfortable ##### Heidi F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dustin B. Apr 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location. Great cottage The owner was great. House was great. Well stocked. Great location. ##### Dustin B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan H. Jul 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our favorite vacation spot!! Balboa Island is the perfect vacation spot for small children! Kari takes such great care of her home, we love staying at her house! Hope to be back next year ##### Megan H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rojon H. May 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Lovely cottage with everything you need to enjoy the perfect location in Newport Beach! Kari was easily reachable although we didn’t have any issues. ##### Rojon H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily P., Scottsdale Sep 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Balboa cottage bliss! Our second time staying at this lovely Balboa cottage - perfect location, just the right size for my husband & I & pups, and all the amenities you need for blissful week on the island. Thank you for another great vacation, Kari! ##### Emily P. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Judith O. Oct 25, 2018 #### A great place to stay The home is cozy and comfortable. It is close to everything you need. The bathrooms were a little tired but perfectly adequate. We have a great time ##### Judith O. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne F. Aug 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Balboa island perfection Everything was great! 3rd time staying in this house and plan on making it a 4th next summer! ##### Anne F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Gail D. Sep 14, 2016 #### Lovely Balboa Island cottage - simply charming! We had a wonderful stay at this Island Cottage with a modern, well stocked kitchen, great skylights and two lovely patio areas both bright and sunny and surrounded by beautiful plants and flowers. Bathrooms are well stocked and beds VERY comfortable! Easy walking distance to Marine Avenue. A delightful place to stay! ##### Gail D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne F. Aug 15, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best annual family vacation spot ever! This is my second time staying in this cottage. The location is great (one block from town). The price is competitive and the owner is very professional w/ quick responses and information. Planning on staying in 2020 as well. ##### Anne F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### james p. Jul 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely beach island cottage The cottage is accurately shown in the photos. It is well-stocked and obviously well-cared for by Katie, who is easy to work with. The garage is a HUGE plus, as parking can be challenging. Great location near Marine Avenue, too. ##### james p. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda K., Las Vegas May 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage and great location The stay and location all was perfect for us. We enjoyed walking around the island each morning. One block from cute boutiques and restaurants. We plan on making this at min annual. Went whale watching, rented small boat, and jet skiing out in ocean. Always something to do. ##### Linda K. Stayed 10 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Billi S. Aug 7, 2018 #### Great island and location Loved the cottage feel if this house. Plenty of room for family to spread out and love both the front porch and courtyard!! Would certainly go back but would stay longer next time ! Got to meet Kari and she was very nice and happy to give us suggestions. Little Corona beach with tide pools was a hit! Go early. ##### Billi S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin D., Park City Jul 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Balboa Gem Lovely little cottage just off the Main Street shopping and food area of Balboa Island. Comfortable beds and home with great patio inside the fence. Perfect location to everything and fun to stroll across the alley to Main Street any time for food and shopping. Host was excellent and very communicative. Perfect spot to go out biking daily on back bay and to walk down to the North or South Bay beaches and sit under the umbrella or go kayaking on the quiet bay water. Will definitely stay there again. ##### Robin D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ROB H. Jan 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful cottage We had a wonderful stay. Kari's cottage is located in a prime location. It's literally a 1 minute walk, and you are in the center of town. Having use of the garage is a lifesaver. And made coming and going a breeze. All of this plus pet friendly what's not to like? Kari was delightful and a pleasure to deal with. We hope to stay again. Rob and Jasmine ##### ROB H. Stayed 60 nights in Nov 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rebecca S. Jun 19, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness, location #### this property needs a lot of renovations \* Many of the seasonings provided in the kitchen are expired. \* kitchen utensils were greasy and unclean \* many pedestrians were passing by out the front door and it was very noisy. ##### Rebecca S. Stayed 8 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian F. Jul 24, 2016 #### Cute, comfortable and Air Conditioned! What a great week! My family of 4 stayed in Kari's beautiful beach bungalow July16 to 23\. The weather was a bit warm for Balboa, but the air conditioner (rare on the island) helped keep us cool and comfortable. We also enjoyed the light and bright cottage feel, the well appointed kitchen, new gas BBQ, quality beds and greenery on the front and back patios. We were able to make great use of the private back patio space with double French doors accessing the indoor living area. Kari's apparent love of gardening was obvious in the meticulously cared for and abundant lush garden areas around the home, something we don't have a lot of in Arizona. We definitely plan to stay here on out next trip to the island. ##### Brian F. 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