Having our morning coffee while relaxing on the dock, watching the boats glide by, and planning our afternoon paddle (or bike ride or BBQ!) was vacation-mode perfection. This stellar beach-front retreat has the attention to detail and amenities of a 5-star resort, with the coziness and privacy of a B&B. We had so much fun, we're already planning our next stay!

Such a beautiful house in an amazing location. The owners were so helpful. We would book this again in a heartbeat.

Absolutely amazing all around. This home had plenty of space to host 14 ppl for Thanksgiving. We loved being on the water and the kids loved paddle boarding , kayaking, golf cart rides for Balboa bars and diving off the dock. Owners have the house equipped very well and their communication was terrific. Thank you!

Very nice home, with excellent service.

This property is one of the better vacation rentals I have stayed in. Rich the host was top notch and truly cared about ensuring we had everything we needed. The property is well equipped with everything from kitchen items to linens to sand toys/beach chairs and more. Paired with its perfect location on the water, private docks, and close walk into town made this a perfect Balboa house to fully experience the Balboa life. We will definitely stay here again.

Great location, beautiful well stocked home and friendly owners.

One of the most fantastic rentals we have ever stayed at. Every amenity and detail was so thoughtful and the location was ideal. Can't wait to return!

Amazing place, location,amenities just all first class. Can’t wait to stay there again

Very nice place, close to everything you need, and perfect for business partner meeting

It was great!

Sometimes, it’s not about the money or the property but the relationships you make in life with people. And the host Deane & her husband were very kind & responsive w any needs we had & sincerely want their guests to enjoy everything their home has to offer. The property is super clean & accessible to so many nearby shops & the ferry, the location is on a corner so you get a wonderful morning sun w no obstruction of a house next door, and the sunsets on the dock were simply amazing. The hosts even showed up with Mother’s Day pastries so tell me, who does that????? Life is full of surprises when kind people show up. Our family is beyond grateful for the most wonderful stay at this property & too bad it’s booked out for so long as we will definitely like to return!

Deane and her family were very friendly and accommodating. They let us use the property like it was our own. If I could give 6 stars, I would. Can’t wait to go back to the island and stay there again

We really enjoyed our family getaway on Balboa Island. Deane and Rich were very responsive with communication. The house was perfect for us - very clean & comfortable with a lot of great amenities. The location was good for exploring Southern California. Would highly recommend this vrbo to others.

We had our family Thanksgiving dinner at this beautiful waterfront location. Our family and friends enjoyed the amazing "Duffy" and the restaurants right around the corner. A short walk from the delicious coffee shop and amazing shopping! The children enjoyed the candy store stocked with anything you can imagine. The beds were all so comfortable and the house was very clean! We will definitely go back again.

Our family loved our carefree stay in this amenity-filled house in paradise. The hardest daily decisions were whether to paddleboard, kayak, go bike riding, take the ferry to the Peninsula, or relax on the sand or the dock. Tough decisions all! The hosts are the absolute best!

Enjoyed our family vacation on the island. The house was beautiful with the perfect location. We would definitely rent here again!

We have had the pleasure of staying at the is property for the now 2 summers and it never dissapoints. There is not a property on the island that has more to offer. The owners have thought of everything from paddle boards and kayaks to the generous use of their golf care and duffy. We will be back.

Absolutely loved this property. Everything you can possibly think of was there. We had the best time with our little ones under 5 years old.

This was a beautiful house in a fantastic location, and it had everything we could have needed.

We had a fabulous time with our family! The location was fabulous. The place is spacious and so comfortable!

We have been enjoying a staycation over the 4th of July holiday for the last 4 years and have stayed at a different home each year on the water. After staying at this property we will not stay anywhere else again and have already booked for next summer. Such a beautiful property and there is nothing that has been overlooked.

My husband and I and 5 teenagers had the best time here on the Island! The house layout is perfect, the decor is clean and modern and so comfortable. With the dock and all the bells and whistles and toys that come with the house, it is the perfect beach getaway! We would come back for sure. And the owners were very accommodating and helpful. We love it all.

Family dream house! Highly recommend. Wish we owned this place!

this was an excellent property. Beautifully appointed, comfortable rooms, location, and all the amenities you could ask for. A very memorable experience..

Wonderful location and amenities friendly owners

Every two years my family meets at an Airbnb to celebrate Thanksgiving week. We always take a lot of time choosing the location and the house as it is a special time for all of us to be together. We could not have picked a better home to enjoy our week. Everything from organizing our arrival to leaving the property was so simple and easy. Every thought is given in this vacation home from water at your nightstand to phone chargers in every room and wine and snacks to greet you when you arrive. We would definitely stay here again I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic house, fantastic location and a fantastic overall Newport Beach experience. Thank you for everything!

Plenty of room & privacy for every family member to enjoy, with all the comforts of home. The details!!....rom charging cords bedside, to the sonos sound system, a TV n every room & plenty of beach toys to play on/with. Loved this place - Hoping to book again next year!

We loved this rental. It was newly refurbished and was stocked with so many fun things. My kids loved the kayaks. We would rent again.

I loved every minute of my Balboa Island Vacation Rental! It was the perfect place to celebrate my 70th birthday with my lifelong girlfriends and then my family too! During my childhood we rented this home for many many years so it was very sentimental for all of us to be able to return to this wonderful home once again! Deane and Richard have done a beautiful job fixing up their home and were the perfect hosts! Everything was decorated so beautifully and the house was immaculate when we checked in and they even left us so many extras! Fresh flowers, snacks, wine, waters in every bedroom and even a candle burning! They thought of everything! It was all amazing and was the perfect setting waking up on the bay every morning. We even had professional family portraits taken there! My kids and grandkids had a blast everyday on the beach, on the kayaks and paddle boards and I especially loved the Duffy Boat and golf Cart! It was the best vacation ever and I can't wait until we can all go back together again someday soon! Thank you for everything Deane and Richard!

From the first inquiry and contact with the owner to the ease of check out on the last day, our experience was 5 stars. The owners responded immediately to any questions we had, the house was spotless and decorated beautifully with full amenities from laundry soap to shampoo/conditioner in bathrooms and coffee and filtered water in the kitchen. And then there’s the fun stuff-kayaks, paddle boards, bicycles, sand toys, beach chairs. It was a wonderful family vacation! We want to return!

Everything is so well thought out in this beautiful property! The house is furnished beautifully. All of the kitchen items needed to entertain are provided. Kayaks, paddle boards, a golf cart and bikes are provided for full enjoyment of the island and bay. We are so in love with this property! We hope to rent it for many years to come.

Great house, great location. Perfect place for a Balboa Island family vacation.