Great Beach Cottage home just steps from water
About this house rental
Located in Balboa Island, this charming house for $623 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. This 3 bedroom and 3 bathroom home is a great place to spend a relaxing week away. Balboa Island has so much to offer. Fine dining and wonderful little shops, this little niche in Newport Beach is a great place to enjoy with your family. 15 minute drive to Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm and the Irvine Spectrum. Steps away from the Ferry, Fun Zone and many restaurants. A great place to bring your family in the summer or during the holidays. The home doesn’t have A/C. No live candles and no real plants in the home Jimmy Nourse [email protected] (949) 293-5783 Permit # SLP12802
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Balboa Island, CA
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(77 Reviews)
5.0
We loved staying at this home! We had another home that didn’t work out and the owner of this property accommodated us on very short notice. The home was wonderful inside and out! The neighbors were friendly, the front porch had heaters and was so comfortable, toys for the kids and a great tree lined street! We will stay here again!
3.0
Dec. 2023, 8 night stay. This home is in a wonderful location on Balboa Island & it was perfect for walking around to see the lights & enjoy the incredible Christmas decorations! BUT, this home needs some major TLC, a thorough & deep cleaning in addition to some repairs & updates for future renters.
-Cleanliness: Refrigerator in kitchen has visible black mold in both door seals. The washer smelled moldy & was wet inside upon arrival-we bleached it ourselves. The air filter near the washer/dryer area & the return vent in the hall were both solid black & fuzzy, totally covered in black dust! Guest bath walls filthy! Tupperware container left under the bed & multiple candy wrappers under the bunk beds. The main couch downstairs needs cleaning at minimum & possibly needs replacing.
A deep cleaning is absolutely needed in this home!
-Functionality: The gas stove has 6 burners; the igniters on 3 of the burners continued to “click” even when turned off. We had to take one of the burners apart to get it to stop. We notified Jimmy (the owner) & he stated, “he’s been aware of this for about 6 months but it couldn’t be repaired & he didn’t want to replace the stove”. Hmmm??? Multiple lights were out throughout the house. Jimmy came & replaced some of them but stated he couldn’t replace others because he didn’t have a ladder with him. Water pressure in the master shower & guest shower/sink very low. Need fan in the master shower so the walls don’t drip water from humidity.
4.0
Great location and beautiful furnishings. Well equipped after we found extra supplies. Had a great time and hope to go again next September.
5.0
This house exceeded our family's expectations with its overall vibe, space and beautiful location. The house was clean and open with a ton of great hang out spots. We loved it.
5.0
Property was exactly as it appeared from pictures. Jimmy was excellent to deal with and very responsive.
5.0
This house was absolutely perfect for 5 adults. There was enough room in the house where we never felt like we were running into each other. There is a 2nd living room upstairs that was perfect for cards and games, a nice spacious patio area, and a great kitchen. Close to the ferry and the neighbors were friendly. Jimmy is very gracious and allowed us for an early check in and a late checkout. I will definitely be back!!
5.0
We love the location and setup of the house. It is such a great family house and so much room to be comfortable. 5 out of 5 stars!
5.0
We loved our time at this property. It was a convenient location with ample street parking. The house had everything we needed for our stay.
5.0
We couldn’t have hoped for a nicer home, location, or owner! Everything was fantastic and we would love to visit again! Highly recommended! :)
5.0
Amazing house, wonderful location, fully stocked with everything you could ever need at a rental house. The front porch with heaters made our morning coffee and our happy hours perfect. The upstairs living room has a perfect Mahjong table and a comfy couch for watching tv or hanging out. The beds and linens were so comfortable it was hard to get out of bed in the morning. I really can't say enough positive things about this property. Check in and Check out were so simple. Proximity to the ferry and restaurants is fantastic. We will definitely chose this house again for our next visit to Newport Beach.
5.0
We traveled in as a family of 6 (4 adults and 2 small children). We could not have booked a better house for our needs and loved it so much that we rebooked for next year during Thanksgiving!
First off, the pictures on this listing don't do the house justice. The home is very spacious and the appliances and furnishings are high quality. We couldn't tell from the listing, but all 3 bedrooms are upstairs, and there is a second living room area up there, complete with a wraparound couch, tv, table and chairs. It made a great space to tuck our kids away for movie watching. The bunk room is a traditional bunk bed with 2 twins (different than the picture), plus a queen size bed. Our kids really enjoyed that room!
We thoroughly enjoyed the layout of the home, especially the large patio with heaters. We loved having laundry on the upper level with the bedrooms! The laundry was equipped with everything needed. There are tons of towels and extra bedding, including beach towels. There were just a couple of things missing like dish towels, hand soap and trash bags--but with a text, Jimmy had those over to us very quickly. He was very kind with any requests we had, responded quickly and to our total satisfaction. He's an A+++ host!
The kitchen was pretty well equipped--well enough that we were able to prep many dishes for our annual Thanksgiving with family. Keep in mind that you may need to supply your own baggies, plastic wrap, paper plates, tupperware, etc. (something I tend to forget when staying in rental homes). You may want to also bring a portable bluetooth speaker for music as we forgot ours and missed it!
The neighborhood? I am doing an exaggerated chef's kiss right now just thinking about it. The neighborhood is quite serene, especially in the mornings. The neighbors all seemed nice and friendly, and we felt very safe and content the whole time we were there. You can see the beach down at the end of the street--it's about a 1 minute walk to the beach and maybe a 2 minute walk total to get on the ferry. The proximity to shops, coffee, restaurants, etc. seriously can't be beat.
One of our favorite touches was the great surprises in the garage: a tub of beach toys, a cooler, a couple beach umbrellas, boogie boards and a water table for kids. This was greatly appreciated!
This is a fabulous house in a wonderful area with the best host. It gets our highest recommendation.
5.0
Nice house with plenty of room and upscale appliances. Only problem, we couldn’t get the house to heat up. Not sure if it was a problem with thermostat or furnace as we followed operating instructions. Thankfully it didn’t get real cold.
5.0
Excellent! It was so relaxing and loved the home being close to the ferry.
5.0
This is the 2nd time my family has stayed here, and we love it!
nice side of the island, close to the ferry and beach.
Unfortunately it was probably the hottest week ever, and no A/C but didnt stop us a bit.
Can't wait to come back!, thanks Jimmy :)
5.0
Very quite at night. Great for families of all generations. Already booked our stay for next year!
4.0
This is a great property, lot’s of space for family. The host was very responsive and friendly.
3.0
We enjoyed our time staying at this property and the surrounding area of Balboa Island. The location and outdoor sitting area was awesome. The property was also big enough to accommodate our family. However, the property was dirty and had many things broken. We had very few clean towels and had no kitchen towels. The property owner did bring us kitchen towels during our stay. The floors were beyond dirty- we lifted the rug in the kitchen to sweep after dinner and it was full of sand and dirt from previous renters. We were unable to clean the floors ourself because there was no vacuum or mop. There was also an ant problem. We bought $400 in groceries when we arrived. The next morning all of our food in the pantry was infested with ants and had to be thrown away.
4.0
Balboa Birthday Family Fun!
The property was amazing and worked perfectly for you family. Absolutely loved the location. Such a quiet street. Tho, I am sad to say that there was a lack of detail to the property maintanence...light bulbs burned out everywhere (one of the bathroom vanity, making it impossible to put on makeup, drain in one shower not draining properly, just to name a couple of things. Not sure they will be taken care of before the next guest(s) arrive even tho the owner said they would be as he was leaving town the day before we left and next guests coming in directly behind our departure. Didn't really seem that the property owner even knew what was there or was not.
5.0
Beautiful home, enjoyable stay!
This was our first time staying on Balboa Island. We thoroughly enjoyed this property and highly recommend it. The location worked well for our entire family. Lots of things to do close by. Very clean home and located in a safe area. Hope to be back soon!
5.0
Great property in a great location - quiet side of the island, very close to the ferry and easy access to Newport Beach and fun zone. Garage access made up for tight parking. Three generous bedrooms, two large showers and lots of sitting areas. Heated patio was a favorite at night.
10.0
Great property in a great location - quiet side of the island, very close to the ferry and easy access to Newport Beach and fun zone. Garage access made up for tight parking. Three generous bedrooms, two large showers and lots of sitting areas. Heated patio was a favorite at night.
5.0
One of the best locations on Balboa
Great property in a great location - quiet side of the island, very close to the ferry and easy access to Newport Beach and fun zone. Garage access made up for tight parking. Three generous bedrooms, two large showers and lots of sitting areas. Heated patio was a favorite at night.
5.0
Great Balboa Island Getaway
We had a great family week at this Balboa Island home. The location and amentities were terrific!!
5.0
Plenty of room, great location!
Super clean, comfortable and perfect location to ferry, convenient store, coffee. The house was perfect for 4 adults and 3 kids and plenty of room to spread out! We spent lots of time in kitchen and patio. Jimmy was VERY attentive, accommodating and quick to respond. . He even brought us a brand new Keurig down when the old one failed. We will be back!
5.0
Balboa
Everything was excellent. Huge house, lots of room for everyone. There was no outdoor fire pit as shown in pictures. The location was perfect, close to ferry; park, and a convenience store. Quiet street. We hope to return.
5.0
What a great! Home away from home! Wonderful location on the island. Enjoyed sitting out on front patio in evenings. The home had everything!!!! Manager was most accommodating! I hope to return.
5.0
Felt Like Home
What a great! Home away from home! Wonderful location on the island. Enjoyed sitting out on front patio in evenings. The home had everything!!!! Manager was most accommodating! I hope to return.
5.0
Lovely Beach Cottage on Balboa
My company rented this property for myself and two other employees. We rented this lovely cottage for it’s location to the job site where we were working. It was an excellent location. It provided the sleeping accommodations for three adult males; however the downstairs powder room was not a viable option for use. Luckily, the other two employees did not mind sharing a bathroom. It would also be helpful knowing which light switch operated which lights in the house. I was spending quite a bit of time every night trying to shut off lights. But both these were extremely minor inconveniences. The one thing renters should be informed about is to be prepared to bring supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, coffee filters, and etc. It was just like going to my family’s vacation cabin, where I bring those essentials with me when I plan on a stay there. Wasn’t a problem for me; since there is a Pavilions grocery store not too far away. Most definitely would stay at this location again. It is a lovely place to stay on Balboa.
5.0
Wonderful Stay!
Beautiful Balboa home. Loved the front patio, property was clean and very comfortable. Owner responded quickly with a few small questions that we had. Will love to come back!!
5.0
We stayed in this beautiful house with family over Christmas. It was wonderful. Great location, immaculate, comfortable and spacious. The kitchen is great for cooking and gathering. The patio and heaters are lovely. I would highly recommend this property.
5.0
This was the perfect location for family. We enjoyed the boat parade each night. The home is wonderful and spacious. We are already planning our trip back. We lived on Balboa so it's an annual trip! Thanks Jimmy!
5.0
Perfect
My family and I had the best time staying in this perfect house in the most beautiful location!
5.0
Christmas on Pearl
We stayed in this beautiful house with family over Christmas. It was wonderful. Great location, immaculate, comfortable and spacious. The kitchen is great for cooking and gathering. The patio and heaters are lovely. I would highly recommend this property.
5.0
So spacious and cozy!
This was the perfect location for family. We enjoyed the boat parade each night. The home is wonderful and spacious. We are already planning our trip back. We lived on Balboa so it's an annual trip! Thanks Jimmy!
5.0
We enjoyed this beautiful home on Balboa Island. Lovely patio and kitchen, two gathering spaces, great media, and very spacious overall. Great spot for a family stay and a very responsive owner.
5.0
Picturesque Balboa Island
We enjoyed this beautiful home on Balboa Island. Lovely patio and kitchen, two gathering spaces, great media, and very spacious overall. Great spot for a family stay and a very responsive owner.
5.0
With 3-4 separate sitting areas...kitchen which flows into the front porch, the downstairs living area and the upstairs sitting area adjacent to the bedroom, there is plenty of room to spread out and hang out comfortably with family and friends. Lots of folks riding/walking by are super friendly and the coffee/restaurant two blocks away is spectacular. Jimmy was very responsive with our questions too. I would highly recommend this property and hope I have the opportunity to go back.
5.0
Even better in person....
With 3-4 separate sitting areas...kitchen which flows into the front porch, the downstairs living area and the upstairs sitting area adjacent to the bedroom, there is plenty of room to spread out and hang out comfortably with family and friends. Lots of folks riding/walking by are super friendly and the coffee/restaurant two blocks away is spectacular. Jimmy was very responsive with our questions too. I would highly recommend this property and hope I have the opportunity to go back.
5.0
The best experience on Balboa Island!
We’ve been staying at this house for many years. It’s an exceptional location on a very quite Street. Perfect for families with young kids or grandchildren. Great multigenerational house. Updated decor close to the ferry. Terrific front patio and spots for work from home needs.
5.0
One of the best on the island!
We have rented several properties on the island now for years and I must say this one is a favorite for sure! The location is perfect so close to the ferry and the street is so peaceful with beautiful trees too.
Outdoor patio with the built on heaters was for sure a favorite!
Will definitely come back for sure!
Thank you for a wonderful week of fun and relaxation 😊
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Balboa Island?
The average price for a rental in Balboa Island is $445 per night. This rental is $178 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Great Beach Cottage home just steps from water. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Great Beach Cottage home just steps from water pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Great Beach Cottage home just steps from water?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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