Balboa Island 3 Bedroom House- Private Yard, 3 Houses to the Beach!
Location
Car: Not Necessary
We're just two short blocks from Balboa Island's famed Marine Avenue, where you will find an eclectic blend of shops, restaurants, and services; and only three houses away from the bayfront. The beach is child-friendly with gently sloping sand to the waters edge. The beachfront boardwalk circles the island and is a favorite for joggers, walkers, and people-watchers. A short walk and a ferry ride across the bay takes you to the the Balboa Peninsula and sportfishing, ocean pier fishing, arcades, surfing, and the historic Fun Zone ferris wheel. The picturesque Balboa Pavillion serves as the jumping off point for daily adventures to Catalina Island.
If you can tear yourself away from the beach, a few minutes drive brings you to Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, John Wayne Airport, and the host of exceptional cultural, dining and shopping opportunities for which Orange County is known.
Manager info
Year Purchased: 1930
About: I was born here and raised in this house. As you can imagine, I spent much of my childhood on the beaches or in the water and grew up with a love for the out-of-doors. Studies and degrees followed in biology, natural resource management, and education and I have spent my career teaching and sharing my enthusiasm for science and nature with others around the state. When my family and I are not enjoying 'Island Time' on Balboa Island we currently live and work in the Sierra Nevada near Yosemite National Park.
Why Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA, USA:
My grandparents built our beach home in 1930. My mother made it our permanent home when she married my Dad in 1952, and now our daughter as the fourth generation looks forward to her Island Time as much as I do. Although the mainland is in the 21st century, when I am on the island I can find myself back in the earlier, easier times. Whether it's coffee with the birds in the garden and an AM walk around the island or kayaking the bay at sunset, I know the Aloha of Island Time will find you as well.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
Many of the vintage beach homes are gone, and with them the casual Aloha of old Balboa Island. We have chosen to renovate our home and retain that spirit for us all to enjoy! Steps away from the beach and the shops of Marine avenue, yet just off the waterfront bustle enough to provide a sense of relaxation and serenity, here you can truly be on vacation on Island Time. Most of the vacation rentals have multiple units: a front unit, a back unit, an upstairs unit...Here you are home upstairs, downstairs, front patio, and backyard garden/ patio/ play area- It's all yours to enjoy in the Island style.
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Just 3 houses from the beach and waterfront, with your own private parking space
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Airy and cheerful, the living/dining area features a bay window,fireplace,andTV
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Fully equipped kitchen with everything from a new dishwasher to a wafflemaker:-)
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Downstairs vintage tile and a warm shower greet you after a day at the beach.
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Twin beds, and the cafe/game table in the bay window has a view to the bay.
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Enjoy the original deep bathtub upstairs for a relaxing soak before bedtime.
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Private backyard patio dining, garden, and BBQ and even a sandlot for the kids!
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The living area and west-facing bay window. The front patio is just outside.
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Functional and fun! Freshly painted with lots of space for your picnic supplies.
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The Palm room features vintage furnishings and built-ins, and a full sized bed.
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The queen bedroom with refinished wood floors,vintage dresser and walk-in closet
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Doing the laundry is fun! New appliances, and just outside is your private patio
VRBO #418227
This listing was first published here in 2012.
Date last modified - Thursday, September 22, 2016
