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Coastal Modern Balboa Beach Cottage, Steps from Water 4 BD 4 BA

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On charming Balboa Island, this 4 bed 4 bath beach house is perfect for your next getaway. With a private patio and courtyard, enjoy al fresco dining on the natural gas barbecue or cozy up by the fireplace in the expansive family room. Equipped with everything you need for a day at the beach - boogie boards, chairs, umbrellas - and just a short walk to Marine Avenue's shops and restaurants.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Coastal Modern Balboa Beach Cottage, Steps from Water 4 BD 4 BA

The Balboa vacation of your dreams is right here! This gorgeous 4 bed, 4 bath beach house on charming Balboa Island is the perfect spot for a getaway or family vacation. Equipped with all the beach gear you could ask for—boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrellas—you’ll have everything you need for the ultimate experience! Look no further!

**Animals on Property: dogs are permitted, with a maximum of two per reservation. Cats and other animals are not allowed. Due to the additional cleaning required, a $220 per dog cleaning fee applies per animal, including service animals.**
**Refer to our rental contract for the cancellation policy.*
**Guest must sign our rental contract prior to receiving access.*
**A $200 cleaning fee will be charged for excess sand in the home (including on furniture/beds). Damaged towels or linens incur a $25/towel and $55/sheet fee.*

This beautiful home was recently refreshed and is ready to enjoy. Just 6 houses from the water (a one-minute walk), it features a private front patio perfect for chatting with neighbors and a second courtyard with a large dining table and natural gas BBQ—ideal for al fresco dining. Inside, warm hardwood floors and a large open-concept living space welcome you. The spacious family room has ample seating, a flat-screen TV, DVD player, fireplace, and Wi-Fi—perfect for cozy nights or family game time.

Adjacent to the family room, the formal dining area and kitchen offer a large table and bar seating. With white cabinetry, tile countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need for meals—from everyday breakfast to holiday dinners. Appliances include refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, gas range, and both traditional and Keurig coffee makers. A Dutch door leads from the dining area to the private courtyard.

Off the kitchen is a main-floor bedroom with private bath and French doors to the courtyard. This room includes wine storage, a comfy queen bed, and a bathroom with outdoor access—perfect for beach days.

Upstairs, the spacious master bedroom features a plush king bed, vaulted ceilings, natural light, and a smart TV. The en suite bathroom includes dual vanities and a full bathtub with shower. The second bedroom has a cozy queen bed and en suite bathroom, while the third has two twin beds, closet space, and its own bathroom—ideal for kids or friends. A den with built-in desk, TV, and queen sofa bed completes the upstairs. This home comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests.

Enjoy central heating, a cozy gas fireplace, and full-size washer and dryer with laundry essentials. One garage parking space is also included.

Beach gear including boogie boards, chairs, umbrellas, and towelsis provided. You’re just a 5-minute walk to Marine Avenue’s charming shops and restaurants.

PERMIT #: SLP13104
City of Newport Beach

Please Note: The neighboring home is currently undergoing interior renovations, which may result in some construction noise during the day. This project is expected to last approximately 4–6 months. The renovation is entirely outside of our control, as the homeowners have the right to improve their property. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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

  • Bicycles

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 SLP13104

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
2778-206434

About the area

Located in Balboa Island, a neighbourhood in Newport Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Cove State Park and Orange County Great Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Festival Amphitheatre, or consider a night out at The Observatory. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking. Visit our Newport Beach travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Island 2017
    Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Balboa pier sunrise
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    Balboa Pier
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balboa Island beach with the Pavilion in the background; Shutterstock ID 595732
    Balboa Beach
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Newport Beach Harbor in California city skyline with boats homes and Fashion Island high rise buildings in the background
    Fashion Island
    4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Balboa Fun Zone
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station
    21 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico
    4 min walk
  • Harborside Restaurant & Grand
    5 min drive
  • The Galley Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana
    10 min walk
  • Wilma's Patio Restaurant
    7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Modern Balboa Beach Cottage, Steps from Water 4 BD 4 BA pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Coastal Modern Balboa Beach Cottage, Steps from Water 4 BD 4 BA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Modern Balboa Beach Cottage, Steps from Water 4 BD 4 BA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Modern Balboa Beach Cottage, Steps from Water 4 BD 4 BA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Modern Balboa Beach Cottage, Steps from Water 4 BD 4 BA located?

Located in Balboa Island, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Pier and Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Balboa Beach and Newport Dune are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Coastal Modern Balboa Beach Cottage, Steps from Water 4 BD 4 BA 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

A very comfortable place, looked forward to getting back to the house each night… Would quickly decide to stay again the next time we r in the area
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Great place. Great size to fit 10 people comfortably. will love to stay again in the summer
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration

We were 9 gals celebrating our 70th birthdays. Great location and lots to do for meals and walking!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Weekend

We had a great stay. Everyone enjoyed our time at the house. It was clean, comfortable and as advertised. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Balboa

Great home for large family and friends. Bikes and beach toys available. We love Balboa Island!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Susan

This place is adorable. The beds are very comfy and the home is welcoming. We cooked and stayed in most of the time and everything was functional. Great location too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Wonderful for our large group

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 9 of us celebrating a 90th birthday. Could not have been happier about the house. Room for everyone during the day and night. Close to the water, nice fireplace (for February trip). Would use again.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Love Balboa Island!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time in the house! It was perfect for my family of 7. Everything we wanted (including bikes!) was provided. We would stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Great vacation house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house! We were a group of 7 women traveling from out of state and the house was perfect. Clean, comfortable, with lots of beds. Easy walk to everything. Would recommend!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Great Family Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is in good condition with lots of amenities for the activities for adults to children. The location, close to the beach, is ideal for little ones and oldsters too. Our family loved every minute.

10/10 Excellent

sasha v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

we loved it!

great location right in between town and the ferry. big house with plenty of space for a big family. a few houses down from the beach. easy communication with the property manager. well stocked with everything you could need including beach toys, chairs and bikes. thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

lisa l.

Wonderful Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Home was very clean, rooms were big, and perfect location on the island. We were walking distance to the ferry and to the island shops. We weren't in the main flow traffic street so nice and quiet throughout the day and night. Perfect location to go to the beach or catch the Catalina flyer to the island and avoid parking lot fees.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Judith H.

Great Home

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a fun time. We were disappointed In the weather.I had trouble closing the front windows on the master. They seemed to be stuck. Sorry! The only complaint was the dirty screens and the spots on the carpets.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Island Home

This home is perfection. Larger than expected and every room is decorated in a clean beachy vibe. Bikes were a big plus. Front patio perfect for the six of us. Neighbors were incredibly nice. The locks were easy and very convenient. Quick note: Someone needs to take trash can out to the alley on trash day. They were overflowing. Thank you for having us. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Susan C., Roseville CA

118 Ruby, Balboa Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was well equipped and very spacious and clean. It was in a great location only a few houses from Newport harbor. Unfortunately, the island is replacing sewer pipes in the village and the smell was not pleasant and walking near there was limited to road closures. Not sure how long this would continue. 4

8/10 Good

betsy b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location

The house size and location cannot be beat. Close to the water and shops on adorable Balboa Island. The room configuration and bathroom for each bedroom make it an ideal stay for friends or family. The living room has ample seating and a great big cozy gas fireplace for Fall and Winter stays. Private courtyard with dining table is great and open porch in front to hangout too. The downsides were stained rugs, horrible smell from kitchen faucet, sink and dishwasher. Not sure if house specific or the area but I don’t remember the smell from other stays on Balboa. It was chilly, so we had to turn on the heat and furnace was super dusty smelling. The house was ‘vrbo’ clean but could use a deep clean for dust and surfaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

Perfect Vacation Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented this home on Balboa during the week of our son's wedding. The home accommodated three generations of family members, including young children. It's a spacious, welcoming living space and centrally located to a variety of fun experiences on the island and in the area. This is our second experience renting through Sand and Surf Vacation, and in both cases we were thoroughly satisfied with every piece of the rental process. This team delivers exactly what they say they will, and do so with energy and enthusiasm to ensure complete customer satisfaction. Sand and Surf is without question our first choice in seeking vacation rentals in Orange County.

10/10 Excellent

Paula O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great stay

amazing house and locations !!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay on the island. Exactly what we were looking for. Quiet but within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Clean and very comfortable. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beds are super comfy. Very beachy and cozy. Loved it and will return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice beach cottage that was comfortable and well-equipped. Also located roughly mid-way between the shops and restaurants, and the ferry, and about six houses from the water. No A/C, but the weather was perfect and it wasn’t needed. Thanks for a great week away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt R., Meridian Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place with a great location.

Loved every thing about the place
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Porter W., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay - perfect spot

Exactly as advertised - easy to deal with, clear and timely communication, and a great spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tami M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay!

Perfect stay to celebrate our son's college graduation with family! Will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family trip!

Our family had a terrific time- house is well equipped for beach and island fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020