Balboa Island 5 Bedroom Duplex
House in Balboa Island, CA
13 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this house rental
A lovely 5 bed, 3 bath duplex on Balboa Island 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, wonderful patios with ample seating and gas BBQ's for you and your family to enjoy. Both units have an open concept living space, with a dining area, a family room to the that includes a flat screen Smart TV, and the entire home has Wi-Fi. 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 ground floor home also has a laundry room with a full-sized washer and dryer, iron, and ironing board.
Each units master bedroom includes a Queen-sized bed, ample closet space and natural light and the second bedrooms in each unit are outfitted with a super fun triple bunk beds (3 twins each), 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 fifth bedroom is a spacious downstairs studio with a king bed, en-suite bathroom and its own living area.
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 Permits: 12691,12690
*Please be aware there is construction next door. City construction hours are only allowed M-F 7am-5pm.
This beautiful cottage with a white picket fence gate, wonderful patios with ample seating and gas BBQ's for you and your family to enjoy. Both units have an open concept living space, with a dining area, a family room to the that includes a flat screen Smart TV, and the entire home has Wi-Fi. 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 ground floor home also has a laundry room with a full-sized washer and dryer, iron, and ironing board.
Each units master bedroom includes a Queen-sized bed, ample closet space and natural light and the second bedrooms in each unit are outfitted with a super fun triple bunk beds (3 twins each), 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 fifth bedroom is a spacious downstairs studio with a king bed, en-suite bathroom and its own living area.
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 Permits: 12691,12690
*Please be aware there is construction next door. City construction hours are only allowed M-F 7am-5pm.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Balboa Island, CA
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Reviews
10.0
Property was a great fit for our family. Three separate sleeping areas was perfect for our extended family. Kitchen worked out well, and the location was close to all that we wanted to do and see. Thanks so much!
4.0
Within the first 2 hours of our stay had major issues, stairs to apartment in upper section rotting out and unsafe, broken glass ornament left on patio table, and broken toilet seat. Then more to come. Tried to scramble eggs but fry pans had black pieces on them that got in the eggs so threw them away. Keurig for coffee didn’t work and shower curtain was moldy and my children were afraid to bathe kids. Oh and the leg fell off the couch so child fell down when couch fell. Thankfully she was not hurt. Closing door and trim above fell off. The property managers were responsive and fixed toilet seat and couch and trim and brought new Keurig, pans, shower curtain and blankets. The ceiling in kitchen had food spattered on it and floors were not very clean. The whole place needed to be inspected and shut down for repairs and cleaning. I have rented so many times from VRBO and never have I had so bad a place to stay in and paid so much. The tub upstairs had been lpainted and chips of paint were coming off in patches.The recycle can outback was 3/4 full so had no room to put ours in it. Also the garbage was not taken out in a timely manner.
10.0
We had a great experience renting the cottage & bungalow. It allowed for privacy when wanted and then a space to all come together. Location was perfect to walk the island, grab the ferry & enjoy the Holiday Lights!
8.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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 rented the entire space for our family vacation. This was ideal for three separate groups. None of the spaces are open to the others - so it is not ideal if you are looking for kids to move from one apartment to another as all entrances are outside to each space. But is perfect when everyone needs a private space or a break! This location is a VERY short walk to the ferry which is wonderful if you are heading to the beach and the fun zone - which we did quite frequently during our stay. Spaces were all adorably decorated with plenty of pillows, sheets, towels, etc. The only issue we really had while staying was that the bathrooms are very small - we had two bigger guys with us and the space for the toilets is quite snug if you are taller or have broad shoulders!
10.0
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:
First time staying at 118 Emerald, we all loved it!Nice to have family all in one house. Both of the units were perfect!Great LocationProperty management was very helpful, had an issue with shower/sink not draining, they had someone out the next day. Thanks!!
10.0
Great location
Great location- easy to get to ferry,. We used our bikes to get around since the streets gets busy and we had no problem parking by the unit when we arrived. Set up was perfect for our large group using both units.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Balboa Island?
The average price for a rental in Balboa Island is R 8,811 per night. This rental is R 2,175 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Balboa Island 5 Bedroom Duplex. 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 5 Bedroom Duplex pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Balboa Island 5 Bedroom Duplex?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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