Relaxing retreat on quiet end of island, four house from North Bay Front

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9.8Outstanding
(23 Ratings)
"We enjoyed our stay in this charming home with its fantastic patio. Exactly as advertised, along with lovely neighbors, excellent communication with owners, and easy access to the bay and beach. We’ll..."
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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(23 Ratings)

Apartment in Balboa Island, CA

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this apartment rental


This is the downstairs unit of a two story duplex. There is an option to rent both and have a 5 bedroom property which sleeps up to 12 using sleeper sofa(sleeper linens will need to be requested prior to stay). Can be connected via interior door.

The lower unit is 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms plus a full size sleeper sofa (this is not your Grandma's sofa bed!) The home includes a newer kitchen (granite counter tops), Smart TV, Wi-Fi, Air Conditioning in main room and just about everything else needed to feel at home. The primary bedroom has a king size bed with an en-suite bathroom and TV. The secondary bedroom includes 2 twin beds. Both rooms have very large closets offering plenty of space to store suitcases and other gear.

The flooring is tile and porcelain wood-like tile throughout. There is an interior full size washer/dryer as well. This is an ideal rental for young families because we are so close to the sand that it is easy to retrieve your sunscreen, sand toys or snacks. The garage has beach toys and chairs though some disappear and new often added, we never know what will be there at any given time. A very large and inviting patio is directly off of the open living, dining and kitchen area. An exceptional place to relax and people watch or close your eyes and drift away. The patio also has an automatic awning for those who want to be protected from the sun. There are additional folding chairs and tables .in the bedroom closets. Relax and unwind on the quiet end of the Island, a stone's throw from N. Bayfront, the boardwalk, and the sand. Fully equipped kitchen to cook, Weber Grill on the patio(no representaion as to amount of propane in tanks, Ace Hardware not too far), or walk to Balboa Island's quaint downtown restaurants and shops. There is a two car garage with one parking spot reseerved for each unit. We also have 2 bicycles and 2 kayaks that are shared by both units. Please use helmets when biking and vests when kayaking.

Please pay close attention to the no parking signs as they ticket on street sweeping mornings.

Amenities at Relaxing retreat on quiet end of island, four house from North Bay Front

Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.8 / 10.0
    Outstanding(23 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    We enjoyed our stay in this charming home with its fantastic patio. Exactly as advertised, along with lovely neighbors, excellent communication with owners, and easy access to the bay and beach. We’ll be back!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Wonderful host and well supplied! We just love the front patio! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
    10.0 / 10.0
    With a large brick patio and BBQ we just hit the remote awning button and soaked in the island warmth! Great open concept kitchen, eat in space and den type setting that opens up to the patio. Nice TV by the way. We enjoyed walking the island perimeter and jumping on the ferry that was just steps away. Having two convenient full bathrooms was great. Very helpful friendly owners!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Great location, parking not really an issue. Lots to see, do, centrally located. Enjoyed our stay, would return
    10.0 / 10.0
    Great location, 2 doors from the waterfront. Nice front patio w/BBQ, table/chairs. Great amenities. House well furnished and stocked with linens, soaps (bath, laundry, dish) paper products, utensils and Keurig coffee maker. We have stayed in this house several times over 20 years. It was like returning home :).
    8.0 / 10.0
    We loved the location and layout of 1st floor unit but didn't like the noise level. It's been awhile since we have stayed on Balboa Island and forgot or don't remember just how many jet planes fly over each morning and afternoon. Also we were below a family on the 2nd level which added to the noise level, mostly from poor noise proofing of faucets and toilets. Could have given this property 3 stars instead of 4 because of noise but great location and apartment layout.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Perfect for our family!
    Perfect for our family!
    It had everything our daughter and her family needed. They loved the large patio.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Home Away From Home
    Home Away From Home
    My husband and I stayed for several weeks in this first floor apartment. We were very comfortable. Walks around the island and playing with our grandchildren at the beach were splendid. The patio is just big enough to enjoy with company.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this apartment?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Relaxing retreat on quiet end of island, four house from North Bay Front. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this apartment?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is Relaxing retreat on quiet end of island, four house from North Bay Front pet friendly?

    Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

    What amenities are available at Relaxing retreat on quiet end of island, four house from North Bay Front?

    We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.


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