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BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!

Vacation home near Fashion Island in Newport Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Newport Beach, CA
  • Place, Fashion Island
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Corona del Mar State Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

Balboa Island stay.Your stay at this Balboa Island vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Pier. Newport Dune and Fashion Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Newport Beach Country Club - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fashion Island - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Balboa Pier - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Newport Pier - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 20 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dad's Original Frozen Banana - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Use of kayaks, SUPS and beach cruisers require a waiver signature. All guests must adhere City of NB noise abatement & short term lodging laws.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: All bedrooms are located on the second floor

Events

No events allowed
There is a city 10:00pm outdoor noise policy

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: There is a city 10:00pm outdoor noise policy
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: There is a city 10:00pm outdoor noise policy For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number SLP12875

Property is also known as

Blue Door An Favorite Newport
Blue Door Cottage Una Isla Favorita
Blue Door Cottage An Island Favorite
Blue Door Cottage - An Island Favorite Newport Beach
Blue Door Cottage An Island Favorite w Air Conditioning
Blue Door Cottage - An Island Favorite Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.9 mi (24-min drive) away from the John Wayne Airport (SNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi (6-min drive) from Newport Dune and 1.5 mi (12-min drive) from Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is BlueDoor Cottage- A Balboa Island Favorite w AC! to downtown Newport Beach?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi away from Newport Beach.