If you're lucky enough to snag a week or two at this beautiful family-friendly Balboa Island home, you won't be disappointed! We just returned from another amazing week in Newport Beach, and like always, the house can make or break our trip. Happy to say that this lovely gem was beautifully appointed with top-of-the-line everything including appliances and dishware (loved the Viking gas range!), luxurious linens, pretty island home decor, comfortable and stylish living/bedroom/dining furniture, high-end bathroom accessories (instant hot water and towel warmer, anyone?) patio furniture and grill, and outdoor beach toys. Seriously, gorgeous. Amazing kitchen. Seven of us stayed in the home (4 teens, 2 adults and 1 senior) and we all had plenty of space to spread out and do our thing. The kids loved the rooftop patio, hot tub and heater -- and they took full advantage of the kayaks, paddle boards , beach umbrellas, and chairs that were neatly stored in the extra large garage. One of our favorite spots in the house for morning coffee was the heated front patio with retractable awning. When the awning is extended, it transforms the space into a comfy private indoor/outdoor space perfect for reading or a mid-day nap. This house also has an indoor elevator which is super handy for moving luggage to the upstairs bedrooms or making it easy for seniors to avoid the stairs. The location of the property is just perfect as it is situated in between the ferry and the shops on Marine Ave -- an easy walk either way. Pam and Mike were the perfect hosts. They stopped by to say hello and made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Can't say enough about this wonderful home -- we definitely will be back!

We had family flying in from all over the world and needed several beds. The Howard ‘s home was perfect for our family and the college graduation barbecue we had. The house is open and the elevator was nice for the family members who had some mobility issues. We would stay again and again. On a side note, the bathrooms could have been cleaner as there was long hair in the corners of each bathroom. Also, in the second master there was nowhere to put luggage and no chair.