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!!
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.
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 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.
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.
Loriâs place is attractive, comfortable, and easily accommodated our extended family group for games, meals and beach play. We walked everywhere and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
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!
We had a wonderful long weekend on the island. The house was perfectly located to food, shopping and recreation. Lori was a great hostess and the house was stocked with all of the necessities. Highly recommend!
Great beach cottage for a family vacation. We had other extended family on the island for a family reunion and it was super easy to walk everywhere we wanted to go. The beds were comfy, and dinners on the patio were a highlight. We hope to return!
We had a wonderful stay on balboa island. You canât beat the location! A block away from the Main Street. The outside deck was adorable and the bed were comfortable! Great place to relax and I would highly recommend this place! We will definitely be back one day!
our time with our five teenage grandkids was awesome at this beach cottage. The home was clean, cute, and very well stocked including beach suppilies like extra towels, chairs, buggie boards, and umbrella. the owner was the best host ever...we can't wait to go back
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!
My girlfriends and I stayed at this adorable home and had the best time. It was our second time staying here and the location is perfect. The home is darling and very clean. Lori, the owner, is so sweet and great to work with. It is minutes to the Balboa's main strip where the shops and restaurants are. We are definitely returning and can't wait to sit on the porch and enjoy our time. I highly recommend!
Darling cottage on the island. Great location to walk to everything. Enjoyed our daily bayfront walks and evenings on the patio. The home is so cozy and stocked with everything you would need. Lori is wonderful and so easy to work with. We cannot wait to return ! Thank you for sharing your gem with others!
Great House, Fantastic Location, Perfect Place to Stay!!
We recently stayed in the lower unit and we could not have been happier. Everything was done to ensure that our stay was a memorable one! The house is very nicely appointed and had everything we needed for our stay. The location is fantastic. It is less than a minute walk to downtown and all of its charms. Lori was a great host. Her only concern was for our enjoyment of the house and our vacation. Thank you again, we really enjoyed staying there and look forward to staying there 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.
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.