Designer's Charming Cottage, 4 houses to So. bay beach, lg. front patio, BBQ

It's a good place if you are looking for a centrally located vacation spot. It's missing amenities that make it a good place to hangout. The fireplace wasn't working and the owner was able to schedule the repair man on the last full day of our vacation which we opted out. The electric stove dial numbers are worn down and difficult to manage the temperature. Even though we had purchased groceries we ate out or ordered take out. The owner left items at the house and stopped by on the 2nd day to pick up then a day later sent me a text with a list of items for me to look for around the house so she could pick them up on the 4th day. The owner also sent me texts to retrieve her mail and packages out for delivery and where to store them so she could then pick them up. It seemed like we were paying a family friend at a discounted rate to use the house rather than a rental property. The owner also claimed a mirror was broken which didn't occur while we were staying on the property. I would not recommend this property to a friend.

The cottage has a homey, not rental, feel. The furnishings and decor are high end but yet keep to the cottage feel. The house is situated on a very well preserved historic block on the island and is located close to a nice sandy beach. The kitchen is fully furnished with everything you could possibly need. We had a wonderful stay with our daughter and grandchildren. There is an alley to cross to get to the sandy beach so little children must be chaperoned. Neighbors are great; upon arrival, a nearby homeowner offered to parallel park our vehicle. TVs are on the small side for today's standards which did not bother us. If you're looking for a big screen type of house, this may not be for you. Located just blocks from shops and eateries. Great place to kayak and use SUP boards. We had a fabulous time and would go back again.

Staying here was such a treat! We felt so at home and enjoyed lingering at the cottage, as did our friends, on the patio and by the fire. This place made our trip so relaxing and we would for sure come again. Thank you, Veronica, for a spring break to remember!

We spent a fabulous Christmas week in this wonderful Balboa Island home. First of all, Balboa Island is simply magical at Christmas time and being able to enjoy the holiday and relax in this gorgeous beach cottage was heavenly. The house is beautifully decorated and well appointed. The living and dining rooms are spacious and very welcoming. There is a back den area if more space is needed. The kitchen has everything you would need. The bedrooms are darling with beautiful linens and plenty of closet and drawer space. I think our favorite feature of this home however was the beautiful front porch area. It is very large with a table and chairs, lounge and surrounded by lush plants, fragrant flowers and a lemon tree loaded with lemons. It was simply wonderful to sit out on the front porch with our morning coffee or an evening glass of wine and watch the world go by! The location of this home is perfect. It is very close to the water in the harbor but off the main Balboa Island promenade so it is quite quiet and private. You can easily walk to restaurants, shops and the Balboa ferry which takes you to the Newport peninsula and more restaurants, shops and of course the ocean. The owner Veronica was available and very easy to work with. We would definitely recommend this home and can't wait to come back!

Great cottage ! Everything is in perfect order.

I am sure an interior designer put the cottage together because it looked cozy and perfect !

Very inviting !