CHARMING COTTAGE AFFORDABLE Balboa Island SLEEPS 5

Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
8.2 / 10.0
Excellent(43 Ratings)

House in Balboa Island, CA

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this house rental

This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Balboa Island front cottage is conveniently located in walking distance to the charming shops and cafe’s on Marine Ave., as well as the historic Balboa Island Ferry that takes both cars and pedestrians on a 5 minute ride to Balboa Peninsula and the Pacific Ocean beaches. There, the kids can play at the Fun Zone arcade, ride the Ferris wheel, you all can charter a boat to Catalina Island, go deep sea fishing, para-sailing, jet skiing, stroll the boardwalk, rent bikes, surf, or just treat yourself to a Ruby's shake at the end of the pier. The recreation opportunities are endless!

The front of this rustic cottage features an cozy outdoor patio complete with a gas BBQ and patio furniture where you can prepare your favorite outdoor meals, have a glass of wine, and meet other friendly vacationers to the island as they stroll on by. The inside of this cottage has purposely been maintained in it’s original Balboa Island vintage style featuring a high-vaulted ceiling in the living room outlined with traditional wood planks, there is wood flooring throughout the cottage, a wood-burning fireplace, and two cozy sofas.

The kitchen has all the conveniences of home including a refrigerator, freezer, oven, stove, microwave, double stainless steel sink, and fully stocked with all the cookware and place settings you will need. All that’s left for you to purchase is your groceries at the local market on the island or Pavilions grocery store nearby. Adjacent to the kitchen and living room, is a separate dining area with a rectangular wooden table that seats six people very comfortably. The master bedroom is very spacious with it’s own master bath (en-suite) / shower, plenty of closet space, and a flat-screen TV.

There is WiFi internet service throughout the cottage that extends to the outside patio. The first guest bedroom features a queen-sized bed, also has plenty of closet space, and a flat-screen TV. The 3rd bedroom features a twin day bed(suitable for a child or small adult only) and a small desk should you have any work you need to get done while you’re on vacation. All linens and towels are included.. We hope to see you soon! SLP11864

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV

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Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0
Excellent(43 Ratings)
Summary of reviews
Great experience at the property, spotless and perfect for families. Ideal location and highly recommended.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
The home was super cute and perfect for our stay. It was spotlessly clean and the offer to have groceries pre-delivered was fantastic! Only complaint is the check in process and "house rules" are not located within VRBO. They will send you an email under a name I did not recognize with instructions on how to log in to their portal. It took me at least 2 hours to figure out how to enter the home. If the email just would have mentioned VRBO in the title, it would have been so much easier.
10.0 / 10.0
May 2023
Fantastic
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2022
July Vacation 2022
July Vacation 2022
This location was perfect for our family! Had a wonderful time!
4.0 / 10.0
Apr 2022
201 Ruby Ave Balboa Island
201 Ruby Ave Balboa Island
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Staying on Balboa Island is a treat. The house I stayed in wasn’t. It’s extremely old(1927)& hasn’t been kept up. It needs a coat of paint, windows washed, new carpeting & some TLC. Mold was growing in one the bedroom closets.
Perfect location for walking, close to the boardwalk & Marine Ave. And there’s parking space for 1 car which is great. It’s very hard to find parking especially on the weekends.
Another reason I wouldn’t rent this house again... is there’s an attachment
that is rented out. It’s upstairs & the people that live there are quite noisy with music thumping over the master bedroom. My son- in- law at 10:30pm had to tell them to shut it down. Also arguing into the night isn’t conducive to a restful night. The walls are thin so every sound is heard.
Vicki at the property rental company couldn’t have been nicer & I’ll use their company again but be more selective about where I stay. No one wants their vacation ruined because of neighbors. I’ve stayed on the island before & never had a problem. Ask a lot of questions before sign up...
4.0 / 10.0
Apr 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Staying on Balboa Island is a treat. The house I stayed in wasn’t. It’s extremely old(1927)& hasn’t been kept up. It needs a coat of paint, windows washed, new carpeting & some TLC. Mold was growing in one the bedroom closets.Perfect location for walking, close to the boardwalk & Marine Ave. And there’s parking space for 1 car which is great. It’s very hard to find parking especially on the weekends.Another reason I wouldn’t rent this house again... is there’s an attachment that is rented out. It’s upstairs & the people that live there are quite noisy with music thumping over the master bedroom. My son- in- law at 10:30pm had to tell them to shut it down. Also arguing into the night isn’t conducive to a restful night. The walls are thin so every sound is heard.Vicki at the property rental company couldn’t have been nicer & I’ll use their company again but be more selective about where I stay. No one wants their vacation ruined because of neighbors. I’ve stayed on the island before & never had a problem. Ask a lot of questions before sign up...
10.0 / 10.0
Jan 2022
201 Ruby
201 Ruby
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: we had a great experience at 201 Ruby
4.0 / 10.0
Dec 2021
Musty
Musty
From the moment we opened the door we were overwhelmed by the stench of musty/moldy, just plain old. While the pictures were 100% accurate, a little tired looking, I though I could do the old school cozy cabin feel. The reviews were not bad and NOBODY mentioned the odor. Well, if smells bother you, this is not the cottage for you. Hopefully I will save some folks from the experience we had. I cannot say enough great things about the property management company. Peter was kind, understanding, responsive, and helpful. He came up with a solution to save our vacation. In the end, with a little inconvenience, our vacation was made better by this property management team. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Nov 2021
nice stay
nice stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: we had a very good time and enjoyed ourselves. I had to kill a cockroach in the second bathroom. need to address bug problem. also there should be a chopping board in the kitchen. direct TV sucks.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Balboa Island?

The average price for a rental in Balboa Island is $752 per night. This rental is $127 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at CHARMING COTTAGE AFFORDABLE Balboa Island SLEEPS 5. 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 COTTAGE AFFORDABLE Balboa Island SLEEPS 5 pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at CHARMING COTTAGE AFFORDABLE Balboa Island SLEEPS 5?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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