This cottage was lovely and as advertised.No issues; owner is welcoming and always available. Just around the corner from coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants.Highly recommend!!!
Very comfortable and actually roomy cottage on the island. The owner's hospitality was on full display when we walked through the door and found a note and a treat from the local bakery! The property was equipped and stocked with everything we needed. If ever headed to Balboa again, we'll come back!
A great house to stay for the week on the island! Great location, easy walk to the sand, kids and adults all had a great time. Lori answered all questions we had and was the sweetest. Her main goal is to make sure you are comfortable and having a great time. Thank you!!
Great little cottage, stocked with everything you need. We enjoyed grilling out and had a family dinner outside on the patio. The owner was so nice and helpful.The island is very walkable, with cute shops and restaurants. We had a great time taking the ferry to the peninsula, where we rented bikes for the day. This was a fun "touristy" thing I never did during the 20 yrs I lived there. To really enjoy CA beaches, it's worth it to go to Crystal Cove State Beach because it's clean and no crowds. If you want to get a taste of what CA was like "back in the day," this cute cottage is a comfy hub for your stay.
We just returned from a wonderful week down on Balboa Island! Lori went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional! The property is very well kept and was spotless upon our arrival. We had our three young children with us and the layout was perfect, lots of games and toys to keep the entertained. Walkable to all our favorite restaurant and beaches! We are already working on finding another week to head back down :) Canât wait to be sitting on the cute little patio come summer time!
My wife and daughters had a lovely time at this amazing location - being so close to Marine Ave. is so convenient for quick trips to Balboa Candy or Dadâs Donut & Bakery for cotton candy ice cream.
Very walkable to everything you will need on Balboa Island. The home is one block in from the cutest main shopping street, which has restaurants, coffee shops, clothing stores and a supermarket. The host has put together a fantastic booklet of recommendations and information about the island as well as the area outside of the island. The home is clean and cozy, and we liked all of the natural light it gets. The front outdoor porch area has a large table and grill, and the living room was spacious and comfortable plus included a shelf with many games & books. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed. We would highly recommend this home for a great family stay on Balboa Island!
We throughly enjoyed our stay. House was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The host is very friendly and helpful. The location is great and so close to shops and restaurants. We will definitely be back.
First, location is great. 1 block to shops and restaurants and about 7 blocks to ferry that takes you to Newport Beach. The bay is 2 blocks to each side. Next, the house is great. Able to seat 11 people on fhe deck for dinner with a grill. Beds are super comfy and large, well stocked bathroom. Beach towels provided along with boogie boards!! The living room is right off the front door with 2 couches and 4 chairs. Perfect for family game night or movie night. Canât say enough good things! Hated to leave but will be back.
We had a wonderful time staying at this property. It is absolutely adorable. And the location cannot be beat. So close to the Main Street of shopping and restaurants. The decor is darling and the bedrooms are so comfortable. Lori was a wonderful, thoughtful host. The place is even better than the photos. The front porch is huge. Even though there is only one bathroom, it is very large with double sinks. We had a very busy weekend with friends stopping in and we were all very comfortable. We didnât cook in because we were so close to restaurants. The island is so much fun!! We are coming back for sure!
What an awesome place to stay on Balboa Island! This house was perfect for our family. We had a variety of ages and it was the perfect fit! So close to downtown and the water. Highly recommend⊠the house was stocked with everything we needed which made it feel like home!
It was perfect. House was awesome. We had everything we could need and more. Communication and the check in process was super easy. Highly recommend and would love to stay again!!!
This was a wonderful base for our stay in Balboa. Just a quick walk to downtown Balboa Island, and meticulously clean and cared for. The owner is very friendly and accomodating. We'd enjoy staying again.
The house is so nice and very comfortable. The beds are quite comfortable as well. This was a four girl weekend and there was plenty of room and the bathroom is quite large. We had fun hanging out on the front porch, playing board games (many in the house to choose from). Walking around the island is a must as is shopping in the great boutique stores on Marine Ave. We never left the island except one night to walk to Bayside Restaurant for dinner. Lori the host was fabulous and friendly and great at communication before and during our stay. I would definitely rent this home again.
Lori was an amazing host who has made her lovely rental warm, comfortable, and inviting. She took extra care in making sure we had everything we needed for a much needed girls weekend! From providing coffee and a delightful treat to making sure we had information on all the best things to do on the island and beyond, Lori went above and beyond to make our trip special. The house was impeccably clean and was outfitted with anything and everything we could need.
This house is adorable! The owner, Lori, is communicative, welcoming and thoughtful. We arrived to a delicious pound cake loaf on the kitchen table. The beds are comfortable and sheets soft and lovely. The kitchen is well stocked. The patio was perfect for lounging and dinners. This house is close to everything. We rented bikes and took a Duffy boat cruise and never used our car. Would highly recommend this rental.
Born and raised in sunny Southern California! We have loved Balboa Island for years as renters and decided to become owners and give back the joy we have gained from years of vacationing here at the beach to others. The charming safe feeling this island has is unique and peaceful. A vacation is a long awaited moment of stepping away from the hustle and bustle and refueling. We want to provide just that for anyone who rents here.
LOCATION!! Ease of renting...one floor, white picket fenced in front patio with seating, umbrellas and BBQ! HUGE living room for fun! Ceiling fans throughout...walking distance to shops and restaurants, sand, water and beach!
The bright cheery feeling from the moment you see this property is the essence of a beach rental! A prime location in the very center of everything you came for.