BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!
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BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!
Newport Beach, California, 92662
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Golf course
Surfing
Hiking
Basketball court
Wi-Fi in public areas
BBQ
No smoking in public areas
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Property Description
Classic 1928 Balboa Island cottage, recently restored for your relaxing beach vacation, and featured in Cottages & Bugalow magazine. Located on the Little Island with a very short walk to all the shops & restaurants on Marine Ave, and only a few doors away from the famous Newport Bay. The cottage has Air-conditioning, plus ceiling fans, a coveted garage to park your car, and has 4 beach cruisers, 2 kayaks and 2 standup paddle boards to explore the Island. The Blue Door Cottage has one of the largest patios on the island which gives you plenty of room to enjoy outdoor dining and the sun right outside the blue dutch door. One of the highest rated homes on Balboa Island, the Blue Door Cottage was designed for families to enjoy time together and enjoy the bay.
Sleeps 8 people in 4 bedrooms, with 6 beds, and is not filled with bunk beds, pull out sofa beds or trundles to increase occupancy. The master has an Eastern King w TV, second bedroom has a Queen with a flat screen TV, third has two cute twin beds, and the 4th bedroom - The Little Mariners room, which looks like a ship with two built-in twin cots, for children, teens or smaller adults.
The charming cottage, has a large bright and airy great room downstairs with lots of comfy couches so ample room for everyone to socialize, watch TV and play games with your family and friends.
The dining room has a long solid wood farm house table and seating for 8 to enjoy meals indoors, and the patio has a long rectangle table with umbrella and seating for 8 so you can enjoy meals outside. There is also a round patio table with 4 chairs on back patio right off the brand new kitchen. The commercial range and farm house sink will delight the chef who wants to prepare home cooked meals. The coveted Little Island location is ultra close to the shops and restaurants on Marine Ave so it's very quick walk to go wander down to get a Balboa Bar or Famous Chocolate covered banana for dessert.
The cottage is stocked with beach towels, and all the toys to enjoy the Island, such as two 2person -kayaks, two standup paddle boards, 4 beach cruisers, chairs, and beach toys. Fun to play in the bay or head across the Ferry to the Wedge or Pier.
The little island is coveted for it's quicker and easy access on and off the island, so you can take day trips to Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, shop & dine at South Coast Plaza or Fashion Island, and go see the many other Southern California Attractions. The coveted garage allows you to always have a place to park your car, if you decide to leave heaven. But almost everything is Uber close, and no car is necessary, as walking around the Island is the best mode of transportation. About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.All bedrooms are located on the second floor.About customRules:Use of kayaks, SUPS and beach cruisers require a waiver signature.
All guests must adhere City of NB noise abatement & short term lodging laws..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 26.About events:No events allowed.There is a city 10:00pm outdoor noise policy.
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10.0/10
Cleanliness10.0
Amenities10.0
Location10.0
Service10.0
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Airport: John Wayne Airport
(11.3 km)
Airport: Long Beach Airport
(42.1 km)
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4 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
4 bedrooms: 2 single beds 1 queen bed and 1 king bed
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10.0/10
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Verified Reviews- Cleanliness10.0
- Amenities10.0
- Location10.0
- Service10.0
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Guest User
August 19, 2025
Our family had a wonderful stay at The Blue Door Cottage! Pete could not have been more accommodating! From the wine, cheese, and Dubai chocolates, to the early checkin and easy check out, all was perfect! The cottage’s location is ideal as well; we walked everywhere, even with a 2 and 5 year old. The bikes, kayaks, and paddle boards were the cherries on top! The house itself is clean and well stocked! Thank you, thank you!
Guest User
August 14, 2025
This cottage was perfect. It was decorated so charming and the location on the Little Island is perfect. We never got in our car for 5 days, we walked everywhere. The pantry was well stocked and the host was very fast in answering when we asked a question. We will stay here again!
Guest User
August 10, 2025
Blue Door Cottage. Balboa Island, Newport Beach, California This VRBO is diamond in the rough. Old but new again. Remodel keeps charm of old Balboa Island with comfort and cleanliness we desire. Peter, the host, goes extra mile on providing plenty of stock in household items. Renters need bring nothing in household goods. Garage is stocked full of vacation toys. Kayaks, paddle boards, childrens beach toys and chairs. 5 bikes. Everything works.Great printed instructions for renters.we
Suzanne P.
July 27, 2025
What an amazing property on Balboa Island. We had an amazing week with family in this well appointed and perfectly located property. The owner was wonderful to work with and we loved the plethora of beach toys, bikes, and so much more. The outdoor space as perfect for our group of 8. I highly recommend this gorgeous cottage!
Guest User
July 18, 2025
This is one of the more charming houses on the island. It is well stocked with toys, towels, chairs, umbrellas and a grill. The owner is very responsive and offered everything we needed and more. I wish we had booked this stay for longer and will in the future.
Guest User
July 9, 2025
Classic Island Fun
Wonderful time bringing cousins together with the beach, stand up paddle boards, sand and sun! Homey, charming cottage with Wi-Fi!Comfy and very clean beds, slept so well!A very lovely vacation!
Traci O.
May 31, 2025
The best beach house !!!
The Blue Door beach house was absolutely our favorite house we’ve stayed at on the island. The location was great, the charm of the house was so nice, the owner was very helpful. A comfortable but luxury beach house!!!
Tracey L.
April 24, 2025
Beautiful Balboa Week
Wonderful stay at the Blue Door Cottage!! Very Clean and the BEST location on the island!
Jenn P.
April 29, 2025
Wonderful cottage
Our family of seven (five children from ages 7 to 16) had a wonderful three night stay at The Blue Door Cottage. The cottage was wonderful! It was very clean and well appointed. It was walking distance to the Main Street. Pete was an excellent host; he answered all of our questions in a timely manner and was very accommodating about us arriving early. Thank you Pete! We look forward to staying here again!
Services & Amenities
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Golf course
Surfing
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Basketball court
Off-site
Wi-Fi in public areas
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Public areas
BBQ
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Health & wellness
Golf course
Hiking
Off-site
Kayaking
Mountain biking
Off-site
Sailing
Off-site
Surfing
Off-site
Water sports equipment
Basketball court
Off-site
Activities
Beach towels
Fishing
Off-site
Cleaning services
Clothes dryer
Facilities for children
Kids' board games/puzzles
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 26 years old
Property host
Peter
About this property
Classic 1928 Balboa Island cottage, recently restored for your relaxing beach vacation, and featured in Cottages & Bugalow magazine. Located on the Little Island with a very short walk to all the shops & restaurants on Marine Ave, and only a few doors away from the famous Newport Bay. The cottage has Air-conditioning, plus ceiling fans, a coveted garage to park your car, and has 4 beach cruisers, 2 kayaks and 2 standup paddle boards to explore the Island. The Blue Door Cottage has one of the largest patios on the island which gives you plenty of room to enjoy outdoor dining and the sun right outside the blue dutch door. One of the highest rated homes on Balboa Island, the Blue Door Cottage was designed for families to enjoy time together and enjoy the bay.
Sleeps 8 people in 4 bedrooms, with 6 beds, and is not filled with bunk beds, pull out sofa beds or trundles to increase occupancy. The master has an Eastern King w TV, second bedroom has a Queen with a flat screen TV, third has two cute twin beds, and the 4th bedroom - The Little Mariners room, which looks like a ship with two built-in twin cots, for children, teens or smaller adults.
The charming cottage, has a large bright and airy great room downstairs with lots of comfy couches so ample room for everyone to socialize, watch TV and play games with your family and friends.
The dining room has a long solid wood farm house table and seating for 8 to enjoy meals indoors, and the patio has a long rectangle table with umbrella and seating for 8 so you can enjoy meals outside. There is also a round patio table with 4 chairs on back patio right off the brand new kitchen. The commercial range and farm house sink will delight the chef who wants to prepare home cooked meals. The coveted Little Island location is ultra close to the shops and restaurants on Marine Ave so it's very quick walk to go wander down to get a Balboa Bar or Famous Chocolate covered banana for dessert.
The cottage is stocked with beach towels, and all the toys to enjoy the Island, such as two 2person -kayaks, two standup paddle boards, 4 beach cruisers, chairs, and beach toys. Fun to play in the bay or head across the Ferry to the Wedge or Pier.
The little island is coveted for it's quicker and easy access on and off the island, so you can take day trips to Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, shop & dine at South Coast Plaza or Fashion Island, and go see the many other Southern California Attractions. The coveted garage allows you to always have a place to park your car, if you decide to leave heaven. But almost everything is Uber close, and no car is necessary, as walking around the Island is the best mode of transportation. About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.All bedrooms are located on the second floor.About customRules:Use of kayaks, SUPS and beach cruisers require a waiver signature.
All guests must adhere City of NB noise abatement & short term lodging laws..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 26.About events:No events allowed.There is a city 10:00pm outdoor noise policy.
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About This Property
| Nearest Airport | John Wayne Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 10.28KM |
| Nearest Train Station | Tustin |
| Distance to Train Station | 20.47KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 4 |



