We had a great stay. Everyone enjoyed our time at the house. It was clean, comfortable and as advertised. I would definitely recommend.

Great place. Great size to fit 10 people comfortably. will love to stay again in the summer

This place is adorable. The beds are very comfy and the home is welcoming. We cooked and stayed in most of the time and everything was functional. Great location too.

This home is perfection. Larger than expected and every room is decorated in a clean beachy vibe. Bikes were a big plus. Front patio perfect for the six of us. Neighbors were incredibly nice. The locks were easy and very convenient. Quick note: Someone needs to take trash can out to the alley on trash day. They were overflowing. Thank you for having us. We will be back!

Great House.

great location right in between town and the ferry. big house with plenty of space for a big family. a few houses down from the beach. easy communication with the property manager. well stocked with everything you could need including beach toys, chairs and bikes. thank you!!

Our family of 4 really enjoyed our stay at this lovely house. Comfortable beds, clean and well located with a feeling of having stepped back in time - we recommend!

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: This home is in good condition with lots of amenities for the activities for adults to children. The location, close to the beach, is ideal for little ones and oldsters too. Our family loved every minute.

We had a lovely stay at this beautiful home on Balboa Island. The property manager, Jordan, was responsive to what we needed. Beds and bath were clean, comfy and updated. I would definitely stay here again. It is just a few steps to the beach and there were even beach cruisers for us to ride over on the Newport boardwalk. A perfect place!

We really enjoyed the size of the house. The rooms were large and the living and dining rooms could seat a lot of people. The bathrooms were nice. Linens and towels were comfortable and clean. Suggestions we would like to make: The kitchen needs a really deep cleaning the drawers, drawer organizers and cupboards had crumbs in them. The is no electrical cover on the outlet by the front door. One of the lights in the stairwell is burned out. We found dishes, silverware, pots and pans that were not put away clean. It would have been nice to have some plates that could be put in the microwave - the plastic ones cannot. There was a coffee maker, but no coffee filters. We have stayed in previous properties that supplied aluminum foil, plastic cling wrap, kleenex, napkins, etc. We had to buy all of that. Also useful would have been storage containers with lids (like glass ones). Jordan was fantastic! He brought us paper towels, a brush to clean the grill, hand towels for the kitchen (there was only one there), and he fixed the TV so we could wash it. He was very friendly and very responsive. The girls (all teenagers) really enjoyed the bikes. Paddle boards would have been fun to have. All in all, we love our stay. We would come back again!

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: This rental was so cozy, it felt like we were house sitting for a friend! There was plenty of space for our party of 10. (2 grandparents, 2 couples, 4 kids) The furnishings were clean and comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. A big plus were the bikes and beach chairs and toys. We enjoyed walking to the local beaches everyday to play or kayak and taking the ferry to the peninsula for bike rides. We recommend Ciao for pizza and Pine Gardens for Chinese, and the Balboa Baking Company for cinnamon rolls. All walking distance. The neighborhood is quiet and parking was not a problem. You will hear airplanes from SNA, but not between 10p-7a. Management stayed in contact to make sure all was well and even sent someone to fix a bike flat for us. This place has all the charm of Balboa, you'll be sorry to leave!

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: The location was perfect for our family of six with close proximity to the ferry and restaurants. The property was very nice with many amenities. We accidentally left a few items and property management notified us and was kind enough to send them to us. We would definitely stay here again.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: There is nothing bad to say about 118 Ruby. Great location, so close to the bay. Relaxing patio, lots of space, very comfortable. Love the towels. I would definitely recommend.

Loved every thing about the place

Overall very comfortable. Only concern was no extra sheets for Master...Jordan brought some but the house was set up as though we were staying just a week, not three. No can opener ever found, and some cooking gear not real clean and terribly disorganized. We would come again, but it's more house than we need and a bit pricey as compared to others on the island.

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: What a perfect home for a friends reunion! The house is beautifully situated on a quiet street, just a short 7 minute walk from the main street (Marine Ave), and four houses in from the walking path that encircles Balboa island. All four bedrooms are neat and clean and nicely appointed. The kitchen is well-equipped. The indoor dining room is nice in winter, as is the indoor gas fireplace, and one can eat outside when it is warm (front porch or to the side of the house, where there is an enclosed small courtyard with table and chairs and nice plants, if more privacy is desired). We used the washer/dryer in the garage, and we loved the 4 bikes, which we used across the ferry along the beach. Never used the tv or cable, but the house has two screens. We would definitely come back to this house again.

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: Great home (wonderful layout), in a fabulous location on Balboa Island. We enjoyed it immensely. Great hosts too. Jordan did an excellent job.

We had raised 3 children on the island for about 15 years. We wanted to give our grandchildren the Balboa Island Experience😁 Riding the ferry, riding the Farris wheel at the fun zone, beach time, Balboa bars downtown and best of all trick or treating on the island. We had an amazing time and created wonderful memories.

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: Our stay was exactly what we needed and the home was perfect for my family group. The layout allowed for our multigenerational group. The upstairs bedrooms and family room were perfect for a family with 3 small children. I really enjoyed sharing with my grandchildren staying on Balboa island like my family did when I was growing up.Sitting out in front enjoying the day and evening and many walks around the island were a joy.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house lived up to every expectation! Great size, well stocked, terrific location close to beach, ferry and Marine St. The furnishings were a little more well-loved than the photos indicate. Housekeepers do a great job cleaning but the management company was not able to have the carpets cleaned after the exuberant partyers who proceeded us. Easy to remedy.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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 rent on balboa island each summer. We have stayed in many rentals over the years. As my family is growing, with children getting married, it is harder to find larger homes. This was a great house. It had great spaces. The courtyard was wonderful for mealtime together. The 4 bathrooms was the great! We never ran out of hot water with 10 of us showering after a day at the beach. We always bring down bikes and have to rent more but with the 4 at the house we didn’t need to. The location is great. We had a hard time getting into the house initially and we were promptly helped by Jordan. The neighbors were nice. The kitchen has plenty of space but was very disorganized. The living room furniture is in very bad shape. It’s tattered and stained and is uncomfortable. The carpet on the second story is very stained and felt very dirty. As I said we have stayed in over 20 balboa rental homes over the years. This house has great spaces and us in a great location. The extra bikes were great but the overall cleaniness could be improved.

The property was in good condition. My only complaint was the left over property in all the drawers and cabinets. I straightened some of them. Everything had so much junk around it. Most rentals clear this stuff out. We were struck with covid so we had to leave early. It was a very expensive short vacay

This is our second year at 118 Ruby. I returned because of the all over ambiance. My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second time renting this home on Ruby Ave. which is a great location on the island. The home was very comfortable but could use a little updating. The property management was very professional. We would definitely rent this house again.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than 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: We recently stayed at this home with a family of five, two adults and three small children. The management company was easy to work with and the house is in a great location. It is right between the island ferry and the Marine Avenue of the island where all the shopping and restaurants are. Easily walkable to both. Beyond that, we felt the house was average. It was disappointing to show up and the first thing you see are four large overflowing trash cans with flies. Either previous guests were very large or it had not been removed in a long time and something you don’t want to have to deal with on vacation. There were a number of other things such as: a majority of the beach gear like umbrellas are broken, the garage is full of sand, the kitchen utensils and equipment is old and the furniture in the living room is torn and stained and so are the carpets. We understand it’s a rental and gets a lot of use, but the house needs updating. Lastly, the house does not have air conditioning and we needed every fan in the house to get air circulation in the afternoon and remove the occasional musty smell. Overall, it was just not a good fit for our family who likes to cook in the kitchen and be comfortable on vacation.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than 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: We recently stayed at this home with a family of five, two adults and three small children. The management company was easy to work with and the house is in a great location. It is right between the island ferry and the Marine Avenue of the island where all the shopping and restaurants are. Easily walkable to both. Beyond that, we felt the house was average. It was disappointing to show up and the first thing you see are four large overflowing trash cans with flies. Either previous guests were very large or it had not been removed in a long time and something you don’t want to have to deal with on vacation. There were a number of other things such as: a majority of the beach gear like umbrellas are broken, the garage is full of sand, the kitchen utensils and equipment is old and the furniture in the living room is torn and stained and so are the carpets. We understand it’s a rental and gets a lot of use, but the house needs updating. Lastly, the house does not have air conditioning and we needed every fan in the house to get air circulation in the afternoon and remove the occasional musty smell. Overall, it was just not a good fit for our family who likes to cook in the kitchen and be comfortable on vacation.

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: The house was in a lovely location. It was spacious and comfortable. The beach toys, chairs, bikes etc were used and enjoyed than you. It was a friendly island and felt very safe. Amazed at how the traffic on the island gave way to pedestrians. It was quite quiet eveywhere too during the week. Lovely beaches on the peninsula and good coffee shops (Newport Coffee especially) and restaurants (501 Park Avenue Bistro -excellent)(Crockers on the main street good for breakfast).Cycling along the beachfront of Newport and Huntingdon beaches was amazing. The Wedge is well worth a visit. Maybe a visitors book for feedback and recommendations for other guests would be useful. Propery management company were excellent with clear directions to the house and instructions for you on arrival.

Perfect stay to celebrate our son's college graduation with family! Will definitely return!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: This cottage is perfection! It is oozing with charm, like something off the Cape, but perfectly situated a couple of blocks from the Balboa strand. We loved the front porch for having cocktails in the sun, the short walk to town for shopping and lunch and the easy walk to the ferry. All in all a fabulous, spacious home! The management company was also superb!

Our stay on Balboa Island in this rental was perfect! The spacious house enabled all our guests to have their own private room and bath while accommodating everyone easily for meals, card games and patio cocktails.

Great experience from start to finish! The location was the best for a family. This is a well cared for home in the heart of Balboa. The property managers were quick to respond with any matters. Looking forward to our next visit:)

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:This location was a perfect stay for our holiday get together! It was everything we expected especially as a return visitor. It was clean and well-maintained! The plan was to enjoy the week and be there for the neighborhood Christmas lights decorations and the boat parade. Its few house to the beach area! The whole family was ecstatic about the house, space, neighborhood, nearby ferry and attractions. Management easily accessible,courteous,helpful. We all enjoyed the shops across the bay as well as the ones on main Street! The children enjoyed the mermaid Adventure and the museum. Great food at Harborside as well as the local restaurants and frozen banana was a big treat! Pavilions and Rite Aid nearby for food trays, shopping and last-minute needs. Our house was a perfectly stocked with all the needs for cooking appliances, 3 cable TVs for entertainment, clean Linens and towels,washer and dryer. I would highly recommend this rental! In addition, thank you to management for leaving bikes and water toys and beach chairs! It made getting around the neighborhood fun and playing with the kids on the beach an experience! Our hope is to make this a four-times-a- year visit!