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Cottage by the Beach

Family-friendly cottage in Newport Beach with a water park

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Exterior detail
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Terrace/patio
Dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Escape to a unique 1910 Newport Beach house, just steps from the famous surf beach 'Blackies.' This cozy abode features a backyard patio, perfect for relaxation. Take a short walk to the Newport Pier, grocery store and restaurants or drive to Balboa Fun Zone.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cottage by the Beach

Family-friendly cottage in Newport Beach with a water park
Along with a water park, this smoke-free cottage has laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING. Yes, our house is tobacco free.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash used dishes. They can be left in the drying rack.
If you move furniture and house items, move them back.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: NO PETS. Yes, this means little Fifi.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
This cute cottage is not ideal for big parties.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING. Yes, our house is tobacco free.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: This cute cottage is not ideal for big parties.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 SLP11741

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Cottage by the Beach Cottage
Cottage by the Beach Newport Beach
Cottage by the Beach Cottage Newport Beach

About the area

Map
Newport Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Newport Pier - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balboa Pier - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Fashion Island - 7 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 19 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mutt Lynch's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cassidy's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blackies by the Sea - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chihuahua Cerveza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beach Ball - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage by the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage by the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage by the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage by the Beach located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this family-friendly Newport Beach cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Pier. Mother’s Beach and Balboa Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Cottage by the Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 182 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We had a wonderful vacation .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

perfect for our little family getaway, super close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joao Gustavo K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little quaint house

Great house, awesome backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josiah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Bliss

Another peaceful stay at the cottage- full of old Newport history. Thanks Matt!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!!

Very quaint and cute house! Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cottage

We have stayed at this house many times & it is always such a wonderful experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We enjoyed our stay in Newport Beach! The location was absolutely perfect! House was very clean and perfect for a girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away home

Always enjoy .. staying at the Buckeye !
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Favorite vacation spot

We throughly enjoyed our stay this week. Thank you to the host for accommodations. We love the little yellow house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Newport beach getaway

It is a beautiful place, very close to the beach. Very inviting
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cutest Cottage Ever!

Such a cute cottage - loved the history of it as presented in the decor. It had ample space for 6 of us, was clean, well-stocked with the necessities, and the location was fabulous! We will definitely stay here again. Thank you for making our stay easy, convenient, and so fun!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eunice A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay! Very close to the beach.

Love the location it’s super close walking distance to the beach. It has everything you’ll need I felt just like home 😊 owner is very responsive as well. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Very relaxing
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josiah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So Fun

Historic Newport Beach Cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Beach time

We loved our stay, perfect and close to the sand. Never needed to use my car just walked locally. Met some amazing people 2 houses down that were for the week. Can't wait to go back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little house

This house was perfect for our little family of 4. The house is perfectly located to the beach and we were able to walk to all our favorite spots. The house had everything we needed and the backyard and garage were a great bonus. Would gladly stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buckeye Bungalow

We had a fantastic time at this sweet cottage. We loved having a cute sandy backyard for when our kids weren't at the beach. Close to the beach, shops, and restaurants.....we had a blast! This place had everything, so well stocked...loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B., Las Vegas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Affordable getaway

If you are looking for an affordable little getaway, look no further. This little cottage is just steps away from the beach and conveniently located to all the great things to do in Newport Beach. Matt, the owner, was very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josiah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonder Cottage

This is not the first time we have stayed at the magical Yellow Cottage. It was charming and immensely enjoyable as usual. Kudos to Matt and his family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location.

Seems to be harder to find homes on the beach front that aren’t massive. This was the perfect place. I am used to staying down further from the pier about 42nd street. But I am now sold on being closer to the stores and restaurants. This house had everything we needed. Will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnes C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to beach and everything you need

We enjoyed playing freebie and attempting to surf. The home and area was clean and seemed safe. The kids and I appreciated we were not on the main boardwalk, and when you step out of the front door, you can see the beach. I would love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbeatable location, great beach amenities in great condition (chairs, umbrellas, towels, boogie boards, etc.), and a garage! You are like 40 feet from one of the best beaches. Owners obviously take great care of this cottage. Walkable to several shops and restaurants, and close to the pier too. Once you park, you'll probably not need your car again - we didn't.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much needed visit

W COVID I haven’t seen my children and grandchildren for 10 months. So I secured this ideal location for us. Most live close so only a couple stayed but when all were here the house was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love time at the beach

The location is great. The listing is totally accurate. Look at the pictures. This a cute little cottage that is just steps from the beach. We took walks along the beach to the pier. We walked to local restaurants and had a great time. The bathroom is small like the one I grew up with - no just a sink, tub and toilet and a little bit of storage. The wi-fi worked well.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin V., Hemet, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just bring you...

This house was absolutely wonderful. They have spared no expense making sure that anything you could need for a nice beach getaway is already there. From towels and beach toys to perfect spaces to lay your head. Everything was wonderful and clean. Can't wait to make this a yearly trip and hopefully even longer next time. Thank you Matt for the wonderful experience. Also loved all the family history in the home. Made it feel even more cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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