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Newly renovated, Reserved Parking, Rooftop Deck, HVAC Steps to Bay Beach & Shops

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Smart TV, fireplace
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Newly renovated, Reserved Parking, Rooftop Deck, HVAC Steps to Bay Beach & Shops

Mariners cottage has become a well known home on the island dating back to the early 1920's. The cottage attracts several visitors and pedestrians walking by. The Cottage is one of the few on the island that will still take you back to its heritage though without depriving you of the luxuries of today. This 2nd story cottage is totally private with its own entrance and 1 covered parking space. There is one large bonus/bedroom with two queen beds adjacent to a full bath. The Bedroom overlooks the cottage courtyard. The space also offers a main living room equipped with an electric fireplace. A fully functioning kitchen with new appliances adjoins the living room. The home is fully stocked to include: dining and cookware, linens pillows and blankets, towels, iron, etc. There is an onsite washing machine and dryer free of charge. Enjoy an inviting outdoor patio with dining furniture for 4. Bicycles, water toys, and all the excursions you can imagine are available within walking distance!

The lower unit with accommodations for 4 additional guests is also available upon request if you have a larger party and would like to have both. This would include an additional complete home with kitchen, dining, living space, office, bedroom and full bath, as well as a large downstairs courtyard with hot tub. One additional parking space also included.

Property manager

Chase Edwards

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Boat on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: No pets on furniture, Pet fee of $50/dog/stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 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
Property Registration Number SLP13439

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Newport Beach Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Fashion Island - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Balboa Pier - 6 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Newport Pier - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 10 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Laguna Niguel Station - 27 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly renovated, Reserved Parking, Rooftop Deck, HVAC Steps to Bay Beach & Shops pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Newly renovated, Reserved Parking, Rooftop Deck, HVAC Steps to Bay Beach & Shops?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly renovated, Reserved Parking, Rooftop Deck, HVAC Steps to Bay Beach & Shops?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly renovated, Reserved Parking, Rooftop Deck, HVAC Steps to Bay Beach & Shops located?

Located in Balboa Island, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Pavilion, and Balboa Pier. Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Balboa Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Newly renovated, Reserved Parking, Rooftop Deck, HVAC Steps to Bay Beach & Shops Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 191 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property and host were both great! I experienced a strange glitch when booking this VRBO trip through Expedia. I could not connect the reservation to my VRBO account and VRBO was unable to resolve the issue. However, they put me in direct contact with the host, who was very professional and communicative. We enjoyed staying in this cute property on beautiful Balboa Island. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Chase the owner was the best host we’ve had in the past 5 years
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot
Wonderful little place to enjoy all that Balboa Island has to offer.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Location
Everything was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful stay
Very clean, very cozy living room, great location. Loved the fireplace! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Always enjoy our stays here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
This was perfect for a quick get away when we wanted to be on Balboa. About 1/2 way between shopping and the ferry and only a few houses from the little beaches, it was ideal!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest place ever!
This was an amazingly cute property with tons of space and easily walkable to a ton of cute shops and restaurants. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away From Home
This is a must stay rental! Great location, extremely clean, spacious, bright and cheery and nice decor and very comfortable. What a wonderful cottage to rent yearly!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time back
The place was clean and comphy as always nice to have parking. Was perfect right in the center of balboa island.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas on the Island
Perfect stay in a perfect location to enjoy all the Christmas decorations, lights and boat parade. Can’t wait until our return visit in May.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

S V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Getaway
As advertised - well located, quiet, spectacularly clean. Perfect layout and location for our getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Island Stay
Great apartment. We will stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd visit
Third time here. Great place. Unfortunately there was utility construction around the island that made it extremely noisy.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George S., Plymouth, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every stay here keeps getting better
This was a return visit. We love this property and it has a great host.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
My husband and I stayed here so we could visit family in nearby Huntington Beach. The apartment is very clean, with modern updates. We enjoyed walking around Balboa Island every day. We hope to rent here again and again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vitamin Sea
This was our 10th stay on Sapphire! We are never disappointed by the Vitamin Sea, shopping, bike riding, sea doo excursion, dining that Balboa (Newport Beach) has to offer! Love, love, love this place and the host is exceptional! We will be back and can't wait!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
I loved this little cottage. It felt like it had tons of space for such a small area. It was warm and cozy when we needed it to be, but refreshing with all the windows open. Close to everything. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

kellen w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place (second stay)
We’ve stayed here twice now: the place is just perfect for a small family. The balboa night walks are immaculate. It’s close to Corona Del Mar. Each (2 miles) which is so clean and chill. Wonderful place to stay, so charming!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Stay
Everything was perfect! Thank you for an amazing weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucrezia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous, fully renovated cottage apartment in the heart of Balboa island. Incredibly polite and helpful guest. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W., San Diego, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location for Balboa Island
Clean, organized, spacious with many thoughtful touches. A few minute walk to shops and restaurants or the Newport ferry.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful upstairs cottage
We loved our stay here! The owner Chase is beyond wonderful. The check in process was a breeze. It’s super quiet, adorable and the location is perfect. Chase thought of everything, soap & shampoo, towels, cooking utensils and more, to make it feel like a home away from home. We loved walking to grab donuts in the morning, taking the ferry in the afternoons to ride e-bikes and take in the fun zone, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time on Balboa Island
We enjoyed our 3 day stay at Mariners Cottage. We liked the location being close to both Marine Street and the Balboa Island ferry. We loved that we were able to bring our small dog and appreciated the pet-friendly option.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The standard for an excellent stay
Great communication from owner, very clean and hospitable. Property exactly how described. Will stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023