Guest Reviews
4.9 of 5 average (53 reviews)
Sweet!
Deborah P.
★★★★★
This cottage is clean, and equipped with everything you need. The upstairs is over the bottom unit’s bedrooms and you can hear walking around from the bedrooms below. The washer/dryer is a huge plus but the absolute best thing about this place is a driveway for parking two cars. If you’re not familiar with Balboa Island, you will understand once you get there. Parking is a commodity here in these beach cities!
Submitted on Sep 11, 2025
No surprises
Rick R.
★★★★★
This was an excellent location for our stay in Southern California, and the renovated cottage had everything we expected. No surprises is always good! We would stay here again.
Submitted on Sep 11, 2025
Charming front beach house
Jessica S.
★★★★★
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving vacation staying at this charming front beach house on Balboa Island. The location is great, walking distance to coffee & shops. The kitchen is well stocked and it has a nice open layout that works well. It was the perfect spot for our family vacation.
Submitted on Sep 11, 2025
My vacation on Balboa Isle
Bill H.
★★★★★
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our rental was only steps to the bay and ferry. It was beautifully recently updated. It was fully equipped. The people at the agency were helpful and kind.
Submitted on Sep 11, 2025
Milissa
★★★★★
This was exactly as shown in the post and close to the ferry, shops, and easy to walk to town. Newport Rentals communicated all information well on how to enter and exactly what was expected. Lovely little rental for a family or a few friends! Seemed newly remodeled and everything worked well. Thank you for a great week on Balboa Island. Being on the island, what is there to say but we will be back soon!
Reply: Thank you for the thoughtful review, Milissa! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again!
Submitted on Sep 6, 2025
Kelly B.
★★★★★
Very nice cottage and the updated kitchen and baths were really nice.One thing was that the bunk bed was very close to the ceiling and you could not use the ceiling fan if someone slept up there because it would likely hit them as they enter/exit the bed on the ladder
Submitted on Aug 23, 2025
Kelly B.
★★★★★
Very nice cottage and the updated kitchen and baths were really nice.One thing was that the bunk bed was very close to the ceiling and you could not use the ceiling fan if someone slept up there because it would likely hit them as they enter/exit the bed on the ladder
Submitted on Aug 20, 2025
Angela
★★★★★
This was a great place to stay for my family of 4. We hope to stay again in the future.
Reply: Thank you for the review, Angela! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to host you again.
Submitted on Jul 13, 2025
Loree
★★★★★
We so very much enjoyed our family vacation on Balboa Island - the place was absolutely perfect for the 6 of us adults! It was beautifully remodeled and very comfortable for us. From the start of the day with coffee on the patio, to a wonderful walk around the island and other adventures close by, and then wrapping up each day gathered in the kitchen or back on the patio for some drinks, bbq, and dinner and games together - every day was a blast! We also enjoyed exploring restaurants on the Balboa Peninsula, and the Ferry ride over toward the beach and Fun Zone. Having the two bathrooms made a big difference, as did the two parking spaces. Although street parking was pretty easy to come by too. We had a great time and definitely plan to return as soon as we can!
Reply: Thank you for the lovely review, Loree! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again!
Submitted on May 23, 2025
Stuart
★★★★★
We travelled from England to enjoy a 4 night stay on Balboa island visiting family in Anaheim.
Bolboa island is fabulous, the property is fantastically located, it's quiet during the night and lively during the day.
I enjoyed early morning runs around the island, lunch on the island and ferry rides across to the bay.
I can't wait to bring my family back next year.
Reply: Thank you for the wonderful review, Stuart! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Submitted on May 10, 2025
Excellent place to stay.
Patricia D.
★★★★★
Two friends get together. Great spot. Bike rentals close. Loved the 2 bath set up. Off street parking wonderful.
Submitted on May 9, 2025
Excellent place to stay.
Patricia D.
★★★★★
Two friends get together. Great spot. Bike rentals close. Loved the 2 bath set up. Off street parking wonderful.
Submitted on May 9, 2025
John
★★★★★
The property is in a great location on Balboa Island. Easy access to town and ferry. The house is updated and very clean and modern Communication with owner very clear and complete. Very comfortable and peaceful surroundings
Reply: Thank you for the review, John! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again.
Submitted on Apr 26, 2025
Great House
Courtney H.
★★★★★
The house was perfect for my family of 4. I loved the clean, modern décor of the house. I would definitely rent this place again. Check in was seamless. The parking spot was wonderful. We had a great experience.
Submitted on Mar 31, 2025
Great House
Courtney H.
★★★★★
The house was perfect for my family of 4. I loved the clean, modern décor of the house. I would definitely rent this place again. Check in was seamless. The parking spot was wonderful. We had a great experience.
Submitted on Mar 31, 2025