I’m sure if I was a college kid I may not have noticed how dirty things were mold in the shower I could go on and on but why bother I had to go to a hotel after a couple days waste of money

What a quaint, beautiful island! We were so impressed with how friendly everyone was! We were there in October, and wow! Every house on every block was so festive with Halloween decor! Our unit had everything we needed for our purposes, we most enjoyed waking up and taking a walk and seeing all the boats and blue water. Breakfast was easy to find, just around the corner. The main street offered some tasty foods and fun shopping. We will come back again!

Apartment is well appointed with all the necessities. It’s small but doesn’t feel like it because you have everything you need. Property manger was easy to get a hold of and responsive. Balboa is a such a special place! Fully enjoyed our stay!

We enjoyed our stay

Horrible A/C conditions in the property and misleading information as to the quality of the A/C in the unit. If you like staying in a house that's over 100 degrees, this property is for you. The ceilings fans do NOTHING to cool the space, the only cool air is a small, undersized port-o unit in the living room (NOT DEPICTED IN ANY PHOTOS), and the back rooms have ZERO air circulation even with fans and windows open. This property is HORRIBLE, and UNLIVABLE. The renovation is nothing more than slapping lipstick on a pig, a new VCT floor and some paint. The cabinets and bathroom are old and dated, the bathroom door doesn't close, cabinet handles are falling off, and pots and pans are dirty. Do yourself a favor, don't let the owner rob you, stay at a hotel. It's cheaper and 100% better.

Lovely home

Great location on Balboa. Super clean. East check in. Would definitely come again.

Great to have towels and boards and chairs included!

Balboa Island and the weather was spectacular! We had a great time at the many amazing restaurants in the area… Not only on Balboa Island but also across the short ferry ride to the Balboa Peninsula! Walking the boardwalk was so picturesque… We will definitely go back

My 2 sons and I had a great time at Balboa island and the accommodations were perfect for us. A close walk to everything. Great time

Cute place in a great location.

This spot is perfectly located for fun adventures. The beds were comfortable. Had plenty of towels and back up sheets and blankets, if needed. Doesn’t get as much ocean breeze/air as I had hoped for.. Lovely spot. I would stay again.

Grand Daughter, Mom, Grandma, and Great Aunt celebrated a "girl's weekend" at the beach cottage for high school graduation. So much fun! - shopping, walking the local Balboa Island, beach time, and reconnecting with each other. Great time in cottage with stairs to upper unit.

We were in walking distance to restaurants, the marina, and the ferry…perfect location. We enjoyed morning walks around the island, beach days, and exploring the shops and restaurants. The property was clean, well stocked, and was perfect for our families stay.

Great location. Cute enjoyed the stay

Booked this cute beach house getaway for my 39th birthday and have always dreamed of staying in the balboa island area. The neighborhood is so adorable. Beach and amenities are so close by. We loved walking everywhere and shopping the local shops. There was even an art walk happening near the bay strip. We saw the lunar eclipse at the end of our stay and that topped the cake. Ambiance was perfect. The only few picky things I would say about the place is there isn't any central air conditioning only fans so it gets pretty hot and sticky if you don't open all the windows and doors. But the breeze comes in kinda. And don't walk barefoot your feet will get black from the dirty floors. And the shower is really tiny but the tile was neat and retro. But we loved the comfy beds and the hostesses were so accommodating and delightful to talk to. The Baby pak n play they gave me saved me and the sand and beach toys were perfect for the kids. They also had beach chairs and umbrellas. Overall we had a blast and will look forward to staying here again.

Very cute apartment with great location! Close to the beach, shops, restaurants and ferry! We enjoyed our stay!

Beautiful weather! Very relaxing which was much needed!

Our family of 5 had the best time exploring Balboa island and going to the beach! This house was a perfect location and had everything we needed for some fun in the sun. Loved walking around the island and visiting with locals. The ferry was a fun experience for the kids to head to the fun zone.

The location was awesome being close to the ferry boarding area and an easy walk into town, I appreciated everything about the apartment but wish it would have been cleaner. I had to wipe everything down before using or touching anything. Then the note asked for us to wash the dishes & take the trash out to the alley when we left. I guess I’m confused at why we had to pay a cleaning fee when I had to clean when I got there & clean when I left 🤷‍♀️

Nice little 2bedroom near Ferry but not to far from Marine! Well equipped. Beds are comfortable and layout is nice for small family gathering around the table for cards and games. Was a nice little get away!

nice garage apartment, excellent location, attentive manager

We had a great vacation! Communication with the property manager was easy and they were very kind.

Area is beautiful! Apartment is short walk to boardwalk, you can see the water from the front walkway. Apt is very comfortable for 4 adults, we loved our stay!

Such a cute property! It's small, but cosy. The owner is great and very helpful. The island is small enough you can walk to restaurants and shops.

The property needs some deep cleaning but otherwise is lovely. Large, well-appointed kitchen. Very comfortable beds. Very spotty wi-fi. Families with small children should know that the hot water is scalding within seconds.

Great location, nice stay,

We really enjoyed the apartment. Perfect location, space is clean and it had everything we needed. Kitchen was great for making breakfast and lunches everyday. The laundry and closet of beach toys, as well as games inside were an awesome touch. Can’t wait to come back! And Kathy was great with communicating. Thank you again!

Wonderful property in a great location

It was bright, cheery, roomie. It was perfect for our family of 5. Kathy was great! And the tenant downstairs was very kind. Loved it all so much!!

Very nice property for a holiday weekend getaway! Great location - minutes from the Newport Beach ferry.

We loved our time here and the place was lovely. Very clean and the decor was really nice. The owner, Kathy, was quick to respond to any questions and the check in process was super easy. We couldn’t have asked for a better location in Balboa- a short walk to the little beach and ferry, and also to the restaurant/shopping area. We will definitely be coming back!