This original Craftsman cottage on the corner of Balboa and 30th Street was built in 1923 and has been charming visitors ever since! One block from the beach and walking distance to Newport Pier, shops, eateries and groceries, you won't have to move the car once you park (except for the street sweeper).
LIVING and DINING
The vintage cottage has original hardwood floors throughout. The living room is airy and comfortable with a couch, flat screen TV, two arm chairs and an ottoman on one side and an L-shaped couch and side table on the other. The dining room has a beautiful hardwood table that seats six on benches and built-in credenza with storage for cups, plates and wine glasses.
The kitchen has a dual sink, oven, stove top, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator and cute breakfast nook with built-in seating. The home does not have laundry facilities, but the local laundromat is just across the street.
BEDROOMS and BATHROOMS
Bedrooms are compact, as the home was built to serve as a beach house getaway back in the day. The first bedroom has a queen bed, the second has two twins. There are two full bathrooms, one with a walk-in shower and the other with a tub-shower combination.
• BR 1: Bedroom with queen bed, hall bath
• BR 2: Guest Bedroom with two twins, hall bath.
Sleeper sofa in the living room.
OUTDOOR SPACE
The sun room has a ceiling fan, couch and two arm chairs with a coffee table, the perfect spot to curl up with a good book. The front patio has a table that seats four and a charcoal BBQ, great for grilling up family favorites.
The garage is used to store bikes, surfboards and other beach gear. One parking space is available on Balboa Boulevard in front of the garage (except during street sweeping).
THE LOCATION
The location below the 28th St Jetty is convenient for exploring the area on foot or by bicycle. The Newport Pier is a quick stroll away with shops and local eateries galore. The pier area has Seaside Donuts, Jane’s Corndogs, Dory Deli and Charlie’s Chili for unforgettable breakfasts. Fly ‘n’ Fish is not to be missed for fabulous seafood, but if you want to prepare your own meal, visit the Dory Fleet Fish Market, selling local fishermen’s daily catch since 1891.
The grocery store is a quick trip away at 32nd St with more shops and restaurants. Try Gina’s for pizza and pasta with the kids or Chihuahua for great salads, tacos and hand-crafted beers. Just around the corner on Newport Boulevard are several casual restaurants – Newport Fresh for sushi, Hook & Anchor has lobster and fresh fish, Pescadou Bistro features neighborhood French cuisine.
The newly renovated Lido Marina Village with its high-end restaurants and boutiques is a few minutes beyond. You can rent an electric boat to tool around the harbor or enjoy a meal with bay views. Visit Lido Village Books serving the area for decades to pick up beach reading by local authors. Via Lido Drugs can fill prescriptions and while you browse hundreds of unique gift items. The Lido Theatre, built in 1938, provides a unique movie-going experience with a balcony and art deco black light décor.
SLP #11643