We had such a wonderful stay! The home was perfect for our family, especially with an 18-month-old. We were so appreciative of all the thoughtful touches for little ones, including a crib, toys, books, and even toddler-friendly plates and utensils. It made traveling with a toddler so much easier.The location couldn't have been better - just a few doors down from the beach and within easy walking distance of restaurants, shops, and everything Balboa Island has to offer. The house was also very well stocked with beach essentials, including chairs, towels, and toys, so we didn't have to worry about bringing or renting anything. We especially loved the spacious living room with its large, comfortable couch - it was the perfect place for everyone to relax together.Pat has clearly put a lot of care into making this a welcoming, family-friendly home. We made wonderful memories here and hope to stay again in the future. Highly recommend!

Everything was great, loved the location. Close to the boardwalk. Pat the owner was very accommodating us to change and add a couple days on our rental. The house has everything you need for cooking, etc. The layout of the den is great couch is comfy! nice touch having throw blankets! We had 4 adults and two grandchildren. Ended up staying 5 days. We will return again in the future.

Great house and location. One of the rare rentals that have AC!

Balboa Island is a wonderful vacation destination. The rental property is as described on Vrbo as to location, ammenities and property description. However a return to this unit is inconceivable. Although communication directly with the hostess was frequent ( she resided in the connected unit above the garage, for the duration of the stay) two serious issues found upon arrival were not corrected. The thermostat for the rental unit did not function and access to the controls was impossible. This was not rectified by a handyman replacing the thermostat battery. As a result, the air conditioner did not function for the entire six night stay. As a last resort, a fan was purchased for use in a bedroom where no ceiling fan was logicstically feasible. Additionally, the television in the main great room area had no reception for most of the stay. An attempt by the owner to correct this issue was temporary, at best. A discounted refund of the security deposit is not in dispute. The calibre and cost of the rental property commands properly functioning air conditioning as well as television reception. However a request for a partial refund of the fee paid was never addressed and since the only recourse is to give a fair and accurate review on Vrbo, the 3 star rating is justified.