Your Balboa Island Vacation Magic! July and August Dates Available
About the property
- House
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay7 - 30 nights
Balboa Island 3 bedroom house- Private yard, 3 houses to the beach!
Perfect vacations are about relaxation and comfort, and traveling to another place and time- and there is no place like our Island-Time home on Balboa Island for your perfect vacation! Any time of year, our newly renovated 1930 family beach home will take you to the relaxation that comes with living on Island Time. Three bedrooms upstairs provide flexible accommodations for up to six people with a Queen bed in one, a Full Size bed in the second, and two Twin beds in the third. The original hardwood floors have been refinished and the period-correct flooring restored. All bedrooms have ceiling fans and feature ample closet space for storage. In the upstairs bathroom we retained the original cheerful yellow tiles and full size tub. Downstairs is a fully equipped kitchen with gas stove and oven, a microwave, coffee maker/coffee grinder, blender, toaster, and all utensils and service for 8+. Also, downstairs is the comfortable and airy living and dining area with our original brick and wood-paneled fireplace, couch, and bay-window seating. The downstairs bathroom features vintage tile and the original built in cabinets and shower. Phone service with unlimited long distance, flatcreen cable TV and music, Roku, a DVD player, and wireless internet are all provided. Fronting the bay windows is a small patio in for people-watching and/or romantic sunset cocktails, while the large back yard garden and patio provides a private, personal area equipped with a gas fired barbeque for outdoor dining and relaxing with your family. The back yard also provides a convenient place to store your rafts and water toys. There's even a sand area in the yard for the children to play in while you barbeque, and an outdoor shower to rinse off with after a day at the beach.
Summer and the Thanksgiving-to-New Year's Holidays can be a busy time at the beach, and our off-street at-your-doorstep driveway relieves you of the stress of looking for a parking space, and the new high efficiency washer and dryer in the laundry room mean you can spend your time at the beach or enjoying your holiday with family instead of waiting for your clothes at the Laundromat.
Property Manager
Peter Leinau
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- English
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 26, 2018
About Peter Leinau
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.
Peter Leinau purchased this House in 1930
Why Peter Leinau chose Balboa Island
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 is the fourth generation looking 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.
What makes this House unique
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.
Amenities
- Internet
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 11 queen, Sunny and Bright! Ceiling fan, walk-in closet
- Bedroom 21 double, 3 windows capture the ocean breezes. A vintage island feel.
- Bedroom 32 twin/ single, Bay window seating w/ views of bay & sunsets, breezy & fun!
- All bedrooms have ceiling fans and forced-air heat. All beds have memory-foam toppers, mattress protectors and non-allergic pillow covers. Linen service available.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower, Vintage tile and a shell-framed mirror.
- Bathroom 2toilet, tub, Vintage tile, full size tub for a relaxing soak!
- 2
Location Type
- Near The OceanA short walk or bike ride down the island will bring you to the ferry that takes you to the Balboa Peninsula, Funzone amusements and arcades, and the ocean front beaches and pier.
- Beach View3 houses from the bayfront, beach, and boardwalk. View of the bay from front bedroom bay windows, living room bay windows, and front patio.
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Historic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- InternetDSL router provided.
- TelephoneProvides unlimited local and long distance.
- Linens ProvidedBed spreads and pillows with pillow-protectors are provided. Full linen service available for an added fee or bring your own.
- Washing MachineHigh efficiency LG front loader washer/dryer set in separate laundry room.
- Clothes DryerHigh efficiency front load gas dryer in separate laundry room. An Electric Iron and Ironing Board are provided.
- Fireplace
- ParkingYour own private driveway space for 1 car. Additional parking available on street.
- HeatingForced air heat
- Wireless InternetWireless DSL router & password provided.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Parking Off StreetDriveway and parking space at the front door welcomes you home regardless of the weekend congestion!
- Living RoomComfy couch, reading lamps, bamboo and rattan chairs and tables. Flat screen TV with cable service, Roku 3, & DVD player. Breezy and bright bay window seating with a view to the bay three houses away.
- Wood FireplaceOriginal woodburning fireplace-For safety and for the environment please use only 'Prestolog' type logs- Available at Pavillion's Market just across the bridge and other locations nearby.
Kitchen
- Cooking UtensilsBaking sheets, broiler pans, pans, pots, lids, microwave plate covers, spatulas, serving spoons, service for more than 8.
- DishwasherHigh efficiency KitchenAid
- Stove4 burner gas stove with hood
- OvenGas wall oven and broiler, baking pans and baking sheets.
- Microwave1200 watt microwave.
- RefrigeratorIcecube tray, plus bag ice available at local markets for volume as needed.
- Coffee MakerDrip coffeemaker with timer.
- Toaster2 slice toaster
- Pantry ItemsCoffee filters for coffee maker.
- Dishes & UtensilsService for 8 plus. Full set of cooking utensils, cutting boards, baking sheets- We love to cook!
- KitchenGas stovetop and oven with broiler, outdoor propane BBQ, microwave, dishwasher, dishmaster, refrigerator, garbage disposal, blender, coffee maker with timer so you can wake up to fresh coffee :-), coffee grinder, rice maker, and toaster. Equipped to cook and patio-party :-)
Dining
- Dining Area
- Diningseating for 6 in private patio. Seating for 4 in front room dining, and for 4 in front patio.
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- Television42 inch Flatscreen HD TV wall mounted in the livingroom above the fireplace
- Satellite / CableHD Time-Warner cable service provided, includes satellite music service. Roku 3 Box provides access to your Netflix and other online content.
- DVD Player
Outside
- Lawn / GardenFeaturing palms, plumeria, and our lemon and lime trees our garden provides both a relaxing tropical backdrop to your backyard family time bar-b-que and fresh citrus for your tropical drinks :-)
- Outdoor GrillPropane grill and grilling tools.
- Deck / Patio(2) Large (for the Island) private backyard patio with peaceful garden area, birds (if you fill the bird bath and bird feeder), limes and lemons and peaches in season, patio table with seating for 6 perfect for outdoor dining or sunrise coffee, market umbrella and patio cover, vintage 'glider' swing, BBQ, and a sand area for kids to play. Small front patio with table and chairs for four- Great for people watching, beach breezes, and sunsets!
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Attractions
- playground
- arboretum
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- marina
- museums
- botanical garden
- recreation center
- theme parks
- live theater
- restaurants
- synagogues
- zoo
- health/beauty spa
Leisure Activities
- scenic drives
- walking
- eco tourism
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- paddle boating
- sight seeing
- whale watching
- antiquing
- boating
- horseshoes
- miniature golf
- shelling
- shopping
- wildlife viewing
- photography
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- Babysitter
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- fly fishing
- swimming
- sailing
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- wind-surfing
- water skiing
- paragliding
- roller blading
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- surfing
- deepsea fishing
- tennis
- hiking
- jet skiing
- pier fishing
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- water tubing
- basketball court
- kayaking
- parasailing
- racquetball
- snorkeling/diving
Notes
- Electric hair dryer, iron and ironing board provided. Linen Service available at extra cost. Our property manager Mary Martin is just 2 blocks away if any needs arise during your stay. On Balboa Island almost anything you can want or imagine is either within walking distance or a short walk, ride, paddle, or drive away. A rental shop 2 blocks away can set you up with Beach Cruiser Bikes or Stand Up Paddle Boards, so you can leave yours at home or try something new! Whether it's a day at the beach, in the surf, or on the water; a day of shopping, golfing, or sightseeing; or an evening of live music and dining out at any of the waterfront or inland eateries our comfy vintage beach cottage will serve as your perfect home-away-from-home. If you have questions about specific amenities or activities contact Mary Martin at 949-673-4062.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
5 Reviews
Latest reviews
324 Amethyst
The location is great just a couple of houses from North Bay and a couple of blocks from Marine the main street.
The house has a wonderful back yard which our granddaughter enjoyed and a nice patio in front.
The house was well stock with towels; dishes everything one needs just bring your own clothes and yourset for a great time.
Thank you Dan for taking the time to comment, and so glad you enjoyed your stay! The private backyard and sand area has a favorite place for kids (and grandkids) ever since I was growing up there :-) We will keep everything fresh and ready for you & look forward to your next vacation...Aloha!
cute house with big back yard for 6 people
we had spent quite a long time in this house in balboa island.
This house and this place has given us many beautiful memories and experiences that we can hardly forget.
This house is one of the historical building in the island.
It is built in 1930s. But it is carefully maintained.
Everything runs good, fast internet access, variety of kitchen wares, good washer and dryer, spacious living room and clean and soft beds.
living in such a carfully maintained house can be interesting and comfotable.
I especially like the backyard, where lemon trees and other beautiful plants are growing.
And girls like to pickup fresh lemons while boys like to play in the sandpit in the backyard.
The location is also great. minutes to the busy main street and the sand while keeping privacy.
The place is safe and beautiful with nice neighbors, we can walk at night and enjoy the peace.
The house owner is really nice and keep caring for our needs, it is easy to communicate with such a nice guy.
We love this house and this place.
If we have a chance, we will definitely visit here again.
Thank you very much for sharing your time with us 12/30/2017- 3/19/2018 and for letting future guests know about your stay! We enjoy knowing that our home helps families like yours have a wonderful experience of Balboa Island and happy memories. We very much look forward to helping every guest make the most of their Island time, and we look forward to your next visit! Again, Thank you and best wishes!
谢谢你和最好的祝愿
Balboa island charm with a yard, it was awesome!
Our stay was great! Have been spending summer vacations on Balboa Island on and off for 38 plus years. September 2016 on Ameythyst was one of the best! Two minute walk to Marine ave. (The main drag) with all the great restaurants and island shops. THREE houses from the water, and about a 5 min walk over the bridge to a great Pavillions supermarket with a awesome meat department to take advantage of the great kitchen and new BBQ! It is an historical society house which means old and cool, it is very clean and well kept! The owner and property manager are great! Disneyland, Knotts Berry farm, Catalina are right there, and just a 60 min.drive to LA with no traffic ha ha! Will be back in summer of 2017 for more great times!
Thank you for posting Dan, so glad you enjoyed your Balboa Island Time as much as we do! We're looking forward to the season ahead and continuing the traditions of the island beach cottage vacation for you and other Island lovers that my grandparents started in 1930 :-) Aloha until next time!
Old School Balboa Island Charm
We were at the tail end of a house remodel and intended to stay here a week. But as many house remodel delays go, we stayed here for a full month. We REALLY liked this house. It worked well for our family of five (16, 14, and 10 year old kids). It has beach cottage charm. Everything worked great. Below is a quick list of pros and cons:
Pros:
Clean and beautiful and everything worked
Parking (driveway) - This cannot be overstated. You can usually find a spot on the street but with two cars it was nice to know that there was always a spot for one of us to park in the driveway.
Backyard - This is one of the few houses on the island with a full size backyard. We celebrated a birthday in the backyard with 19 people and it was great.
Location - It is only three houses from the beach. We were able to transport our kayaks and paddle boards to the beach with relative ease. It is also only two blocks from main street and convenient for after dinner Balboa Bar/Frozen Banana runs. Last, the location makes it pretty easy to get on and off the island pretty quickly.
Owner/Manager - We had a few correspondences with both the owner and property manager. They are both wonderful and accommodating.
Cons (these were not a big deal for our family but they are worth noting):
Stairs - The stairs are moderately narrow. However, they have handrails on either side that make it easier to get up for us older folks.
Bathroom - There are two bathrooms. There is one bathroom upstairs that is a jack and jill bathroom to two bedrooms. That bathroom only has a bathtub (no shower). The bathroom downstairs has a shower and it is a good shower.
In conclusion, we loved this house. It still has the beach cottage feel. It is not a ritzy house with sub zero refrigerators and viking ovens. However, it is clean, comfortable, and an overall great place.
Lovely Island Vacation
We rented this wonderful historic beach home on the island this summer for the first time. It has a huge backyard that has a funky Hawaiian feel to it with palm trees, lemon and lime trees. The grill is big and new and there is a sand area for kids to play in while you barbecue and have fun. It was terrific for the 4th of July. We loved it. It has been well kept for an older home and everything is clean and the fans are fantastic and very quiet. We have been coming to the island for 50 years so we have a deep love for it. This home just fits the feel of the old Balboa. We will definitely be renting again because the price is right for this home which is just a couple of houses done from the north bay front beach. And situated a couple of streets over from the Main Street with its restaurants made it a perfect place. Especially when you have a craving for a balboa bar at night before walking the island. The owner is just great to work with.
Robin- Thank you for taking the time to share your vacation stay with us and future vacationers! What a fun time :-) It was great that our yard provided both a fun spot for the family BBQ's AND a secure place for the kids to play. I was pleased you were able to make use of the double back gates to bring your kayaks into the back yard overnight when you were not out on the bay- exactly what we had in mind when we put them in! We look forward to your next stay :-) Thank you and best wishes! Peter Leinau, owner
Location
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.