Great location for a weekend trip. Owners gave great recommendations on what the best local places are to eat. Would recommend this rental.

Great location! Adorable spacious property! Helpful and accessible owner! Wonderful time!

This charming apartment was the ideal size for a trip with my two kids, teen and preteen. The location is really ideal for a casual weekend on the beach. A car is not really needed (or recommended.) The beach, pier, and Balboa village are all within walking distance of the apartment. The village has a few food options and is a 5 minute walk along the harbor. Being located right in between the harbor and the beach gave the location it a special appeal. The apartment was very clean, charming, and casual. The beds were comfy, and we appreciated the provided toiletries and coffee. We also appreciated the thoughtful and welcoming touches from the host. Sitting on the couch, there was a glimpse of the harbor as it is just on the other side of the building. Something to keep in mind, there are cons to being so ideally located. As with most of the touristy beach areas, expect crowds and the drawbacks that come with being in a crowded tourist area. Parking overall in the area is challenging. Parking is not available at most lodging establishments (even hotels charge for parking.) Though someone in a previous review appears to have had onsite parking at this location, note that parking is not provided. We happened to go on a very busy Labor Day weekend, and there was NO parking available anywhere. I had to park several blocks away, which made it really hard to go anywhere and to take things to and from the car. Something to consider if you are planning using your car to go here and there and/or have mobility issues. Also note that there is no AC. As a 2nd story unit with windows on all four sides, it got pretty hot in there. Thankfully there were several fans provided. Shades in the kitchen/living room would have been appreciated to keep some of the heat out and provide some privacy. Overall, I definitely recommend this vrbo. I just think that it might not be the ideal place to stay for every type of traveler. Going in with the right expectations for your trip can help you to plan accordingly. I also really appreciated the host who was very responsive and helpful.

Great location for getting around on foot. My family cooks a lot even when traveling. This place had a modest amount of cookware and dishes to accommodate our needs. The place was clean but better attention to detail was needed in kitchen.