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Designer's Historic Cottage Steps to South Bayfront & Near Shops

Designer's Historic Cottage Steps to South Bayfront & Near Shops

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Historic Yale Cottage, Steps from Bay Beach/w Large Patio, Table for 6, BBQ
Spacious Front Patio w/Table for 6, In-fared BBQ - small but efficient!
LR w/Gas FP, Hi Beamed Ceiling, 32' Flat screen TV, Bose DVD/CD Player
LR Cosy & BRIGHT Front Bay Window Area w/antique French buffet
DR Wall with Hand Made Dutch door to Kitchen

Overview of Designer's Historic Cottage Steps to South Bayfront & Near Shops

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6141 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Balboa Island, CA
  • Popular LocationFashion Island3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBalboa Pier6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCorona del Mar State Beach9 min drive
  • AirportOrange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Family Room

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Designer's Historic Cottage Steps to South Bayfront & Near Shops

Designer's beautifully furnished, Yale built cottage. This historic home with white washed wood walls and 10' LR ceiling is spotless & well maintained with 1 car garage parking, BBQ has all of the amenities a family needs to enjoy an Island vacation.
The Living Room, with two sofas and a pair of chairs is equipped with a flat screen TV, DVD & Sound, the Dining Room seats 6 -8. An all new kitchen is installed.
The Den is furnished with a double bed and a desk area with internet connection. A new full bath and a powder room are on the ground level.
Upstairs the two front bedrooms are furnished with queen size beds. The 3rd bedroom has a double bed. The upstairs bath has been renovated with white marble & tile.
The front garden patio has table and chairs for 8 with a decorative umbrella. 2 paddle boards, 6 beach chairs and sand toys are provided for your enjoyment at the sandy bay beach four houses away..
Come enjoy Island living with the darling shops & restaurants a few blocks nearby.
The main Newport Beach fun zone and pier are a short fun ferry ride away with bike rentals available there. Easy access to Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Art Museum, Theaters and all that the OC has to offer

Property manager

Veronica

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Balboa Island Home w/ Incredible Location and Walk to All
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
9.4 out of 10, (23 reviews)
Balboa Island Home w/ Incredible Location and Walk to All

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We want you to enjoy your vacation! Respect for our neighbors is a priority. Kindly bring your parties inside by 9pm and quiet down inside by 11pm.
After 10 pm please be quiet in the back room, the adjacent stairway, garage and back entry. Close all doors quietly with care as they are hand built
Please report any spills and the content on carpeting to me. Do Not attempt to clean yourself. Please be honest about any breakage. I am fair.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number SLP11393

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Newport Beach

This cottage is located in Balboa Island, a neighborhood in Newport Beach, and is near theme parks and near the beach. Newport Pier and Huntington Beach Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bren Events Center or Fountain Valley Skating Center. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Map
Balboa Island, CA

What's nearby

  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive
  • Balboa Pier - 6 min drive
  • Pelican Hill Golf Course - 6 min drive
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 20 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cabo Cantina - 5 min drive
  • Newport Landing Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Bayside Restaurant - 16 min walk
  • Class Of 47 - 5 min drive
  • Balboa Fun Zone Rides - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Holiday House!
We have stayed at this property for 3 years now. It has the best location- only 4 houses from the boardwalk on a very quiet street. Only 4 blocks from Marine and a nice walk to the Balboa Ferry. Home is comfortable and very clean and includes all the amenities you need. It reminds me of the quaint home in the movie The Holiday- quaint, English cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet, happy, charming beach home.
Sweet, happy and charming beach home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay on Balboa
We spent a perfect week at this wonderful cottage home on Balboa. You can tell from the moment you walk in that this home is loved by the owner. Spacious front room and back room. 3 bedrooms upstairs were just right for our family. Highly recommend and would book again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Staci D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dreamy Rose Covered Cottage
This cottage made me feel like I was in a Nora Ephron movie! Just dreamy! Great location, comfy beds and all the comforts of home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D., Las Vegas, NV

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, comfortable home
This was our second year staying here and the house was just as wonderful as before. We couldn’t have asked for anything more in terms of comfortable beds, excellent communication, proximity to water/shopping/dining. The house is gorgeously appointed, the kitchen is well equipped, the WiFi excellent and we loved how centrally located the island is. There are excellent dining choices walking distance from the house but Newport is just a cross the bridge. My daughter took surf classes at Huntington Beach (12 minutes away) and we love the beaches south as well: crystal cove 15 min, Laguna 30 minutes. But what we really appreciated is that we could walk out of the garage with our kayaks or the paddle boards graciously provided and be in the water in minutes. We come to Balboa Island every summer, we’ve stayed in 3 other homes, this is our favorite place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Veronica

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I am originally from MN, but was raised in Ventura County and lived in Los Angeles before moving to the Newport area in 1974. I am an interior designer and have lived in this house off and on since it was purchased. We did move to NYC and LA for some periods of time over the years, but this has always been 'home'. I mostly raised my daughter from the age of 5 here. Now she and my grandchildren enjoy all of the same beach and 'Island' activities that have remained so much fun.

Why they chose this property

From the time my aunt brought me to Balboa Island when I was in junior high, I have had an affinity for 'The Island'. This house has great bones and amazing, charming detail. It was designed by a gentleman named Yale who favored the English Cotswolds style, though mine is more of a New England Salt Box He built seven houses on my block, on Coral and Turquoise in the 1930's. Everything, including doors, were hand built at that time when the wood had to be brought by barge and labor was very affordable.

What makes this property unique

It is wonderful to be so close to the South bay front beach and just 3 blocks from the market and Marine Avenue shops and restaurants. The interior of this home has wonderful knotty pine which was dark - like a mountain cabin - when I purchased the house. We had to have the wood sandblasted in order to put a white wash on it, which is unique and more appropriate at the beach. The floors in the LR/DR are brick, set in a herringbone pattern. Unique and easy peasy.
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