Balboa Island Charmer

Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
7.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(11 Ratings)

House in Balboa Island, CA

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more
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About this house rental

A 2 bed + 1 bath front unit Balboa Island charmer is just a quick walk away from the waterfront is a perfect place for your next family vacation.
This beautiful cottage with a white picket fence gate, a wonderful patio with ample seating and a gas BBQ for you and your family to enjoy. The home has an open concept living space, with a dining table, a family room 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.

A galley-style kitchen includes a refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, gas range, a traditional coffee maker, as well as a Keurig and everything you will need for cooking. The home also has a laundry room with a full-sized washer and dryer, iron, and ironing board.
The master bedroom includes a Queen-sized bed, ample closet space and natural light. The second bedroom is outfitted with a 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.

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. Designated parking not included. Free street parking available. Short Term Lodging Permit: 12690
*Please be aware there is construction next door. City construction hours are only allowed M-F 7am-5pm.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV

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Ratings and reviews

7.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(11 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Fun time
4.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Love Balboa! Our 7th time renting and this property could use an update.
8.0 / 10.0
Apr 2024
The house needed some basic items like a cutting board and a working coffee maker. The house was clean and cozy.
8.0 / 10.0
Jan 2023
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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This cozy cottage is definitely a slice of history and is in a great location on the island. The ferry is a 4 minute walk and the Main Street in town is about a 15 minute walk. Our family overall enjoyed our stay on Balboa Island but it wouldn’t be my pick to rent again. Pro’s - The communication with the rental company for house information and instructions were easy along the with the booking process. The house had your basics for staying a couple days. The location is great and the neighbors are friendly.Cons - One thing we wish we had know prior to booking was the construction going on immediately next door to the house. It felt like it was in our living room as the walls to the home are very thin. Unfortunately with the rain we had to listen to it most of the day on Friday as we couldn’t get out of the house. That was definitely a bummer. The home was equipped with the basics but I would say it was lacking in comfort and some of the items need replacing or are missing. The queen bed is way too soft and the bedding was one sheet with a thin top sheet, not even a duvet comforter. During the winter it’s quite cold and doesn’t have heat (only one working space heater we found in a closet) To each their own on bed comfortability but we didn’t sleep great. Also, the planes start flying over the house around 7am so you’ll need a sound machine to help drown out the noise. The dryer took ages to dry our clothes even with 5 items of clothing (looks like the washer is new but dryer is needed) which was a challenge with having wet clothes due to rain. During our stay, we also had another group try to enter the home around 9pm mistaking it for their rental behind our house. Scared us to death but they were friendly & apologized for the mistake. We knew it was a 2 bedroom, 1 bath but the space in the home is cramped and we constantly had to shuffle around each other. Nothing they can do with the space but
8.0 / 10.0
Dec 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great little place for a few days. Cute and cozy. I wouldn't recommend for a long visit. Kitchen is pretty basic. Rooms are very small, espacially bathroom (extemely small) and hallway. Short walk to ferry. Mngmt Co. was quick to repond to an issue we had. There is a rental behind the cottage and it can be noisy. Parking can be a real issue. You have to switch cars from one side to the other two days out of the week. Construction is still happening next door but there wasn't much noise. Although the workers take up several of the spots in front of the cottage. Overall, a good stay and a great location.
6.0 / 10.0
Oct 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is well located on Balboa Island, however if you are staying with more than one adult, do not attempt to use any of the bunk beds-there are 3; one on the floor and two others that an adult could not fit in. Also the furniture scale was much too large for the space
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2022
Great from beginning to end. Very very clean and well thought out. Charming original cottage on Balboa Island. We loved this place. It was cozy but well appointed. Worked perfectly for us. If you like vintage (which I do), you will love this little gem. Loved everything about it.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2022
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: Wonderful

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Balboa Island is $687 per night. This rental is $241 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Balboa Island Charmer. 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 Balboa Island Charmer pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Balboa Island Charmer?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and dishwasher.

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