Charming rear cottage on Balboa Island's Quiet End

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Unit B Living Room
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9.0Outstanding
(16 Ratings)
"We had a wonderful stay on the island and look forward to coming back. "
Chelsea H.
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9.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(16 Ratings)

House in Balboa Island, CA

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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High-end valueWell priced for this area
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About this house rental

Come experience the California Riviera at this quaint rear vacation home made up of an upstairs2 bedroom plus a lower ground floor studio as the 3rd bedroom. The home has an open concept living space, with a large dining table, a family room to the that includes a flat screen Smart TV, and the entire home has Wi-Fi. The living room couch includes a Queen-sized pull-out bed in the lower unit. A galley-style kitchen includes a refrigerator, microwave, gas range, a traditional coffee maker, as well as a Keurig and everything you will need for cooking and creating beautiful memories.

The master bedroom includes a Queen-sized bed, ample closet space and natural light. The second bedroom is outfitted with a super fun triple bunk bed(3 twins), additional closet space, and is perfect for families. Each room has ceiling fans, and windows can be opened to take advantage of the regular sea breeze on cooler days and at night. The downstairs studio is the 3rd bedroom with king bed, en-suite bathroom, living area and outdoor patio. Perfect for extended family.
*Please note this unit is an upstairs, back 2 bedroom + 1 bath unit with full kitchen, living and dining area, and an unattached lower studio downstairs with queen bed, living area, bathroom and patio. From upstairs, you must go outside and use the stairs to access the studio down below. Please ask questions if you are confused by the lay out.

Explore the beach on the Balboa Peninsula via the ferry off Agate Ave. The Balboa Village and Balboa Pier are also a short ferry ride away. Rent a bike, jet ski, stand up paddle board, or kayak. Whale watching, and deep-sea fishing trips are running daily with many boats that leave the Balboa Pavilion during all times of the day.

On the Balboa Peninsula you can relax along the pristine beaches, go surfing nearby, check out the FUN ZONE, and grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants. The walkability of the property is excellent, and the premises is a close stroll away from the Marine Ave. shops and restaurants that make Balboa Island a worldwide vacation destination. Short Term Lodging Permit: 12691
*Please be aware there is construction next door. City construction hours are only allowed M-F 7am-5pm.

Amenities at Charming rear cottage on Balboa Island's Quiet End

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.

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.0 / 10.0
    Outstanding(16 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had a wonderful stay on the island and look forward to coming back.
    8.0 / 10.0
    The location was amazing. Balboa Island is so cute! The house itself is nice enough. It’s great that it has a garage because parking gets tricky on the street on more popular dates. It has a small AC unit that keeps the kitchen area cool. You can’t use it if you open the windows, though so we found it was cooler to just leave the windows open. I was grateful for a washer and dryer. The house is pretty old. So certain areas like the bathroom really show its age. Some of the floor tiles are cracked. Or they don’t match. I realize the salty air is hard on paint and things like that, but it really could use some updating more than just a new coat of paint. I feel like some of the pictures online don’t really reflect its age and wear. The lower bathroom shower is super tiny. The towel situation is rough. You get a towel “ration”. And the extra towels you get come in like a plastic wrap roll. It reminded me of what they give inmates in movies when they get checked in to jail. And the towels aren’t soft and fluffy. They are thin and scratchy. We couldn’t find a hose bib which would have been useful especially since they don’t want sand in the house/shower. The igniter on the grill doesn’t work so my husband used the lighter in the kitchen drawer. At one point the lock battery died but the property manager was responsive and very helpful. All in all we had a nice stay!
    8.0 / 10.0
    It's important to remember that there are 2 separate living areas that require outside stairs to join the bigger area. Upstairs is where the full house with a bunk bed for 3 small kids and a second bedroom with a queen size bed. The studio on the floor/garage level is quaint with a very small kitchen and tiny bathroom. Still if you are traveling with two separate families it's nice to have a separate (Studio) area to escape to. It was great to have a garage.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Loved our stay. Perfect location for our group which was teens and adults. Everything we needed was provided.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Great property location and had everything that we needed. The upstairs unit gets great sunlight. Very close to the ferry to Newport Beach. Thanks for letting us stay!
    8.0 / 10.0
    Despite being greeted by cockroaches the place overall was very pleasant. Nice view of the marina and friendly host. Parking is a challenge but we managed. I would stay here again.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We came for our daughters wedding with 4 children under 5 and 6 adults. The space fit us all perfect and was in an ideal location for us. The bathrooms need a little update and the shower upstairs needed the doors to be fixed, but other than that, it was a great place for a great price!
    10.0 / 10.0
    It was great everyone had a wonderful week!! We will book again soon!

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Charming rear cottage on Balboa Island's Quiet End. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

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

    Is Charming rear cottage on Balboa Island's Quiet End pet friendly?

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    What amenities are available at Charming rear cottage on Balboa Island's Quiet End?

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