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Coastal Modern Balboa Beach Cottage, Steps from Water 4 BD 4 BA
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About
The Balboa vacation of your dreams is right here! This gorgeous 4 bed 4 bath beach house on charming Balboa Island is the perfect place to spend a getaway or your next family vacation. Equipped with all the beach gear you could ask for - boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrellas - you have everything you could need and more for the ultimate vacation! Look no further!
**Before reading further, please note we have a VERY strict no pet policy. Please do not inquire if you are bringing an animal. No exceptions will be made. We appreciate your understanding.**
**Please refer to our rental contract for our cancellation policy.**
**Guest is required to sign our rental contract prior to receiving access to the house.**
This beautiful home was recently refreshed and is ready for you to enjoy. Located 6 houses from the water (a one minute walk to the water). There is a private patio in front which is perfect for chatting with neighbors on the street. There is a second private courtyard with a large dining table for more intimate gatherings. The interior courtyard also includes a natural gas barbecue and is your exclusive spot for al fresco dining. Upon entering the front door you’ll be greeted by warm hardwood flooring and a large open concept living space. The expansive family room is well appointed with ample seating for all, a flat screen television, DVD player, fireplace, Wi-Fi access for the entire home. Spend a romantic evening cozying up next to the fire or have fun with a family game night. The possibilities are endless!
Next to the family room, the formal dining room and kitchen offer a large dining table and bar seating. Outfitted with white cabinetry, tile countertops and stainless-steel appliances this heart of the first floor is an entertainer’s dream. The kitchen has everything you need to make breakfast, lunch and even holiday dinners, and is fully stocked with all of the essentials. The kitchen includes a refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, gas range, and coffee makers (both traditional and Keurig). Opposite of the kitchen is a bright formal dining area with dutch door leading to the private interior courtyard.
Off the kitchen area, there is a main floor bedroom with private bathroom and french doors leading directly to the private interior courtyard. This bedroom has wine storage and a comfortable queen bed. The private bathroom also has a door leading directly outside, so that you can come in from the beach straight to a warm shower!
On the second floor you’ll find a spacious master bedroom with a plush King-sized bed, vaulted ceilings flooded with natural light. This dream-like setting will be perfect to wake up to every morning during your stay. Start your day by opening the windows to smell the fresh ocean air and feel the cool ocean breeze. For your entertainment, the master bedroom also contains a smart TV. The en suite bathroom has bright tile flooring, dual vanities, and full bathtub with shower.
The second bedroom includes a cozy Queen-sized bed with fresh linens, ample closet space and also has its own en suite bathroom. The third bedroom is outfitted with two twin-sized beds, additional closet space, it’s very own bathroom and is the perfect place for two to get a good night’s sleep. In addition, the upstairs has a centrally located den area with built in desk space and TV. There is a pull out queen sofa. All bedrooms combined, this lovely home sleeps up to ten guests.
In addition to the cozy gas fireplace, this home is equipped with central heating for chilly evenings. For your convenience, there is also a full-size Washer and Dryer for any of your laundry needs (complete with the essentials). This home also includes one garage parking spot.
Make the most of your day on the beach with boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach towels all available for you to use while staying on the island. A short five-minute walk to Marine Avenue takes you to all of the quaint shops and restaurants that the island has to offer.
PERMIT #: SLP13104
City of Newport Beach Transie
Features
Amenities
- DVD Player
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Parking
- Coffee Maker
- Dishwasher
- Bicycles
- Water Sports Gear
- Full Kitchen
- Cookware
- Washer & Dryer
- High Speed Internet
- BBQ Grill
- Outdoor Shower
- Near Beach
- Cable TV
View
- Near The Ocean
Area
- Balboa Island
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Map
Reviews
Leave a ReviewAll was great
Recent Guest, NEWPORT BEACH, CA United States
Great Home
Judith H., Palm Desert, CA US
It was a fun time. We were disappointed In the weather.
I had trouble closing the front windows on the master. They seemed to be stuck. Sorry! The only complaint was the dirty screens and the spots on the carpets.
Manager's Response
Thank you for your feedback Judith. We’re glad to hear you had a fun time despite the weather. I’m sorry to hear about the trouble with the windows and the condition of the screens and carpets. We’ll be sure to address these issues right away to ensure a better experience for future guests. We appreciate you letting us know and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
Kind regards,
The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Love Balboa Island!
Recent Guest, Bellevue, WA US
We had a great time in the house! It was perfect for my family of 7. Everything we wanted (including bikes!) was provided. We would stay there again!!
Manager's Response
Thank you Barbara for your kind review and we appreciate your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us on the Island. You were wonderful guests to host and we would be happy to have you back for another visit anytime.
Kind regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Wonderful Home
Recent Guest, Mesa, AZ US
Home was very clean, rooms were big, and perfect location on the island. We were walking distance to the ferry and to the island shops. We weren't in the main flow traffic street so nice and quiet throughout the day and night. Perfect location to go to the beach or catch the Catalina flyer to the island and avoid parking lot fees.
Manager's Response
Thank you Laurie for your kind review and we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at our beach house on the Island. You were wonderful guests to host! We hope you visit us again soon.
Kind regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Balboa island rental
Tom L., Scottsdale, AZ US
We had a great time and loved the house
Manager's Response
Thank you Tom for your kind review and happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us on Balboa Island. You were great and guests and we hope you visit us again.
Kind regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Balboa Stay
Richard K., Santa Rosa, CA Unknown
We have stayed on Balboa many times and loved each adventure, as well as our recent stay at 118 Ruby. Great location with plenty of space for the family and many bicycles etc for use.
Sand and Surf made it all so easy from check in to our leaving. Great customer service at all levels! Bravo! Regards,
Manager's Response
Thank you Richard for your kind review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the accommodations at the beach house. You were a wonderful guests and was nice hosting you all. We welcome all future visits.
Kind regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
118 Ruby, Balboa Island
Susan C., Roseville , CA United States
This house was well equipped and very spacious and clean. It was in a great location only a few houses from Newport harbor. Unfortunately, the island is replacing sewer pipes in the village and the smell was not pleasant and walking near there was limited to road closures. Not sure how long this would continue. 4
Manager's Response
Thank you Susan for your kind review. It was a pleasure hosting you were wonderful guests. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us on Balboa Island and unfortunately there was a lot of construction going on from the city and a lot of re-pipping was being done which is out of our control. We do inform our guests that this construction is happening when we book their reservations. As we know, construction work can be very unpredictable. We do our best to inform our guests and help in a way we can to ensure their stay is very pleasant.
Kind regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Great vacation house
Liz D., Bellevue, WA United States
Great house! We were a group of 7 women traveling from out of state and the house was perfect. Clean, comfortable, with lots of beds. Easy walk to everything. Would recommend!
Manager's Response
Thank you Liz for your kind review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. You were a wonderful group to host and we welcome you back anytime.
Kind regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Perfect Vacation Experience
Bill F., Eugene, OR United States
We rented this home on Balboa during the week of our son's wedding. The home accommodated three generations of family members, including young children. It's a spacious, welcoming living space and centrally located to a variety of fun experiences on the island and in the area. This is our second experience renting through Sand and Surf Vacation, and in both cases we were thoroughly satisfied with every piece of the rental process. This team delivers exactly what they say they will, and do so with energy and enthusiasm to ensure complete customer satisfaction. Sand and Surf is without question our first choice in seeking vacation rentals in Orange County.
Manager's Response
Thank you Bill for your kind review! Wow, what wonderful and thoughtful words you said about the property on Balboa Island and about our team at Sand and Surf Vacation. We appreciate it very much; as we always strive to do our very best to ensure our guests have the best experience from the beginning when booking their reservation to assisting in any way during their stay and to end when it's check out time. Our guests are very important to us and we are so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay at the home. Thank you for booking with us again and we are so glad the home accommodated all of your family members so well. Best of luck to your son and his new wife. We are always here to host your next stay.
Kind regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Fantastic Balboa Beach House
Robert C., Pasadena, CA US
Great house, bigger than expected and very clean with a beachy comfortable decorative vibe. Fireplace was great, front patio perfect for 6, really nice neighbors, great barbecue, comfy beds...just all good. Lock/entry was so easy, they have a great system and directions are very clear.
Manager's Response
Thank you Robert for your kind review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at our beach house on Balboa Island. It was a pleasure hosting you and we welcome all future visits.
Kind regards, The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation
Lovely stay!
Recent Guest, Pacific Plsds, CA US
Our family of 4 loved our stay. The house is charming, well located, clean and comfortable. We arrived to a bottle of wine, cookies and coffee pods for the kuerig and we really appreciated the welcome! We made great use of the bikes and the helmets, enjoyed our coffee on the front patio and generally relaxed together. Can’t wait to do it again!
Manager's Response
Thank you Amy for your kind review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us on Balboa Island and enjoyed the accommodations provided at the home. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family and we welcome all future visits. We hope you stay with us again when you are back on the Island.
Kind regards, Sand and Surf Vacation
Great Family Home
Kathy D., United States
This home is in good condition with lots of amenities for the activities for adults to children. The location, close to the beach, is ideal for little ones and oldsters too. Our family loved every minute.
Manager's Response
Thank you Kathleen for your kind review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us on Balboa Island. It sounds like there was something for everyone to enjoy during your visit. It was a pleasure hosting you and we appreciate you being very thoughtful and considerate guests. We hope you visit us again on your next trip the Island.
Kind regards, Sand and Surf Vacation
Great Family Home
Kathleen D., United States
This home is in good condition with lots of amenities for the activities for adults to children. The location, close to the beach, is ideal for little ones and oldsters too. Our family loved every minute.
Manager's Response
Thank you Kathleen for your kind review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us on Balboa Island. It sounds like there was something for everyone to enjoy during your visit. It was a pleasure hosting you and we appreciate you being very thoughtful and considerate guests. We hope you visit us again on your next trip the Island.
Kind regards, Sand and Surf Vacation
Wonderful beach home!
Recent Guest, Burbank, CA US
We had a lovely stay on Balboa Island. The house is just a few houses away from the beach. We really enjoyed the beach cruisers! The house was spacious, clean and charming.
Manager's Response
Thank you Tracy for your thoughtful review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. It was a pleasure hosting you and hope you visit us again when you are in the area.
Kind regards, Sand and Surf Vacation
Balboa Island home
Kathy E., Arvada, CO US
We really enjoyed the size of the house. The rooms were large and the living and dining rooms could seat a lot of people. The bathrooms were nice. Linens and towels were comfortable and clean.
Suggestions we would like to make:
The kitchen needs a really deep cleaning. The drawers, drawer organizers, and cupboards had crumbs in them. Many cooking utensils were dirty. There is no electrical cover on the outlet by the front door. One of the lights in the stairwell is burned out.
We found dishes, silverware, pots and pans that were not put away clean. It would have been nice to have some plates that could be put in the microwave - the plastic ones cannot.
There was a coffee maker, but no coffee filters. We have stayed in previous properties that supplied aluminum foil, plastic cling wrap, kleenex, napkins, etc. We had to buy all of that. Also useful would have been storage containers with lids (like glass ones).
Jordan was fantastic! He brought us paper towels, a brush to clean the grill, hand towels for the kitchen (there was only one there), and he fixed the TV so we could watch it. He was very friendly and very responsive.
The girls (all teenagers) really enjoyed the bikes. Paddle boards would have been fun to have.
All in all, we love our stay. We would come back again!
Manager's Response
Thank you Kathy for your kind review and the suggestions you provided to us about the house. We appreciate your comments and we will see that these things are addressed with our cleaning and maintenance staff. We apologize for these inconveniences during your stay.
We are happy to hear you enjoyed the spacious accommodations at the beach house and you all were comfortable. It is great to know that the girls had fun riding the bikes we provide around the Island.
It was a pleasure hosting your family and we hope you visit us again soon.
Kind regards, Sand and Surf Vacation
A home away from home!
Recent Guest, Murrieta, CA United States
This rental was so cozy, it felt like we were house sitting for a friend! There was plenty of space for our party of 10. (2 grandparents, 2 couples, 4 kids) The furnishings were clean and comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. A big plus were the bikes and beach chairs and toys. We enjoyed walking to the local beaches everyday to play or kayak and taking the ferry to the peninsula for bike rides. We recommend Ciao for pizza and Pine Gardens for Chinese, and the Balboa Baking Company for cinnamon rolls. All walking distance. The neighborhood is quiet and parking was not a problem. You will hear airplanes from SNA, but not between 10p-7a. Management stayed in contact to make sure all was well and even sent someone to fix a bike flat for us. This place has all the charm of Balboa, you'll be sorry to leave!
Manager's Response
Thank you Heidi for your very kind review. We are so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the house on Balboa Island. It is great to know the accommodations offered at the house met your family's needs and you had a nice time visiting the local beaches and restaurants. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we welcome you back for all future visits.
Kind regards, Sand and Surf Vacation
Great trip!
Trey H., Lafayette, CA Unknown
The location was perfect for our family of six with close proximity to the ferry and restaurants. The property was very nice with many amenities. We accidentally left a few items and property management notified us and was kind enough to send them to us. We would definitely stay here again.
Manager's Response
Thank you Trey for your kind review. We are happy to hear you and your enjoyed the accommodations at the house on Balboa Island. We welcome all future visits.
Kind regards, Sand and Surf Vacation
Great trip!
Recent Guest, Lafayette, CA US
The location was perfect for our family of six with close proximity to the ferry and restaurants. The property was very nice with many amenities. We accidentally left a few items and property management notified us and was kind enough to send them to us. We would definitely stay here again.
Manager's Response
Thank you Trey for your kind review. We are happy to hear you and your enjoyed the accommodations at the house on Balboa Island. We welcome all future visits.
Kind regards, Sand and Surf Vacation
Spring Break
Debra N., United States
There is nothing bad to say about 118 Ruby. Great location, so close to the bay. Relaxing patio, lots of space, very comfortable. Love the towels. I would definitely recommend.
Manager's Response
Thank you for your kind review. We hope you choose to stay again in the future.
Kind regards,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Charming, Great Location
Recent Guest, Thompsons Station, TN Unknown
Only complaint was kitchen cupboards were a mess, really hard to find things. Otherwise would come back but bigger than we need and pricier than comparable properties. No extra sheets for master.
Lovely spacious home in a quiet area
Recent Guest, Banff, AB Canada
What a perfect home for a friends reunion! The house is beautifully situated on a quiet street, just a short 7 minute walk from the main street (Marine Ave), and four houses in from the walking path that encircles Balboa island. All four bedrooms are neat and clean and nicely appointed. The kitchen is well-equipped. The indoor dining room is nice in winter, as is the indoor gas fireplace, and one can eat outside when it is warm (front porch or to the side of the house, where there is an enclosed small courtyard with table and chairs and nice plants, if more privacy is desired). We used the washer/dryer in the garage, and we loved the 4 bikes, which we used across the ferry along the beach. Never used the tv or cable, but the house has two screens. We would definitely come back to this house again.
Manager's Response
Thanks for your lovely detailed review! We value your feedback and look forward to hosting your future visits!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Charming large Balboa Island Cottage
Recent Guest, Kemah, TX US
Great home (wonderful layout), in a fabulous location on Balboa Island. We enjoyed it immensely. Great hosts too. Jordan did an excellent job.
Manager's Response
Thanks for your lovely feedback! We look forward to hosting all your future visits!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Making memories on Balboa Island
Troy R., Newberg, OR Unknown
Our stay was exactly what we needed and the home was perfect for my family group. The layout allowed for our multigenerational group. The upstairs bedrooms and family room were perfect for a family with 3 small children. I really enjoyed sharing with my grandchildren staying on Balboa island like my family did when I was growing up.
Sitting out in front enjoying the day and evening and many walks around the island were a joy.
Manager's Response
Thanks for taking time to leave lovely feedback! We are glad you enjoyed the house and we look forward to all your future visits!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Charming Blue Beach House
Kathy D., United States
This house lived up to every expectation! Great size, well stocked, terrific location close to beach, ferry and Marine St. The furnishings were a little more well-loved than the photos indicate. Housekeepers do a great job cleaning but the management company was not able to have the carpets cleaned after the exuberant partyers who proceeded us. Easy to remedy.
Another great balboa rental
Recent Guest, Salt Lake City, UT United States
We rent on balboa island each summer. We have stayed in many rentals over the years. As my family is growing, with children getting married, it is harder to find larger homes. This was a great house. It had great spaces. The courtyard was wonderful for mealtime together. The 4 bathrooms was the great! We never ran out of hot water with 10 of us showering after a day at the beach. We always bring down bikes and have to rent more but with the 4 at the house we didn’t need to. The location is great. We had a hard time getting into the house initially and we were promptly helped by Jordan. The neighbors were nice.
The kitchen has plenty of space but was very disorganized. The living room furniture is in very bad shape. It’s tattered and stained and is uncomfortable. The carpet on the second story is very stained and felt very dirty.
As I said we have stayed in over 20 balboa rental homes over the years. This house has great spaces and us in a great location. The extra bikes were great but the overall cleaniness could be improved.
Fun Family Time
Mary R., Huntington Beach, CA Unknown
We enjoyed our stay in this charming home. There was easy access to many fun activities. This home captured the heart of Balboa Island.
Manager's Response
Thanks for your lovely feedback! We hope you choose to stay again in the future!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Fun Family Time
Recent Guest, Huntington Beach, CA Unknown
We enjoyed our stay in this charming home. There was easy access to many fun activities. This home captured the heart of Balboa Island.
Manager's Response
Thanks for your lovely feedback! We hope you choose to stay again in the future!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Charming Home
John W., Van Nuys, CA United States
This is our second time renting this home on Ruby Ave. which is a great location on the island. The home was very comfortable but could use a little updating. The property management was very professional. We would definitely rent this house again.
Great location, home needs updating
Recent Guest, Scottsdale, AZ Unknown
We recently stayed at this home with a family of five, two adults and three small children. The management company was easy to work with and the house is in a great location. It is right between the island ferry and the Marine Avenue of the island where all the shopping and restaurants are. Easily walkable to both. Beyond that, we felt the house was average. It was disappointing to show up and the first thing you see are four large overflowing trash cans with flies. Either previous guests were very large or it had not been removed in a long time and something you don’t want to have to deal with on vacation. There were a number of other things such as: a majority of the beach gear like umbrellas are broken, the garage is full of sand, the kitchen utensils and equipment is old and the furniture in the living room is torn and stained and so are the carpets. We understand it’s a rental and gets a lot of use, but the house needs updating. Lastly, the house does not have air conditioning and we needed every fan in the house to get air circulation in the afternoon and remove the occasional musty smell. Overall, it was just not a good fit for our family who likes to cook in the kitchen and be comfortable on vacation.
Family Vacation
Melanie W., Swansea, SWA United Kingdom
The house was in a lovely location. It was spacious and comfortable. The beach toys, chairs, bikes etc were used and enjoyed than you. It was a friendly island and felt very safe. Amazed at how the traffic on the island gave way to pedestrians. It was quite quiet eveywhere too during the week. Lovely beaches on the peninsula and good coffee shops (Newport Coffee especially) and restaurants (501 Park Avenue Bistro -excellent)(Crockers on the main street good for breakfast).Cycling along the beachfront of Newport and Huntingdon beaches was amazing. The Wedge is well worth a visit. Maybe a visitors book for feedback and recommendations for other guests would be useful. Propery management company were excellent with clear directions to the house and instructions for you on arrival.
California Dreamin’!
Denise H., Clarendon Hills, IL United States
This cottage is perfection! It is oozing with charm, like something off the Cape, but perfectly situated a couple of blocks from the Balboa strand. We loved the front porch for having cocktails in the sun, the short walk to town for shopping and lunch and the easy walk to the ferry. All in all a fabulous, spacious home! The management company was also superb!
Family Xmas Lights Reunion
Virginia G., Tehachapi, CA United States
This location was a perfect stay for our holiday get together! It was everything we expected especially as a return visitor. It was clean and well-maintained! The plan was to enjoy the week and be there for the neighborhood Christmas lights decorations and the boat parade. Its few house to the beach area! The whole family was ecstatic about the house, space, neighborhood, nearby ferry and attractions. Management easily accessible,courteous,helpful. We all enjoyed the shops across the bay as well as the ones on main Street! The children enjoyed the mermaid Adventure and the museum. Great food at Harborside as well as the local restaurants and frozen banana was a big treat! Pavilions and Rite Aid nearby for food trays, shopping and last-minute needs. Our house was a perfectly stocked with all the needs for cooking appliances, 3 cable TVs for entertainment, clean Linens and towels,washer and dryer. I would highly recommend this rental! In addition, thank you to management for leaving bikes and water toys and beach chairs! It made getting around the neighborhood fun and playing with the kids on the beach an experience! Our hope is to make this a four-times-a- year visit!
Balboa Beach Cottage
Mark E., Pacific Palisades, CA United States
Great experience. Great location, clean, well maintained, it worked really well for us.
Manager's Response
Thank you for taking time to leave a review of your time at the beach house! We hope you choose to stay with us again in the future!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Balboa Beach Cottage
Recent Guest, Pacific Palisades, CA Unknown
Great experience. Great location, clean, well maintained, it worked really well for us.
Manager's Response
Thank you for taking time to leave a review of your time at the beach house! We hope you choose to stay with us again in the future!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Lovely house in great location
Katharine P., United States
There were four of us girls celebrating our 60 th High School reunion which was located at Newport Yacht Club.
Manager's Response
Thank you for taking time to leave a review of your time with us on the island! We appreciate your feedback and we hope you choose to stay with us again in the future!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Great Family Reunion Spot
Recent Guest, Goleta, CA United States
Perfect House for our family birthday gathering. Very homey decorations and attention to important details, such as wonderful towels and very well equipped kitchen. Four bathrooms great for more mature adult needs.
Manager's Response
Thank you for your lovely review! We hope you choose our place for your net getaway to Balboa Island.
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Perfect Home Base By The Beach
Recent Guest, Orinda, CA United States
We were thrilled with our Balboa Island stay and this charming home. It was clean, well appointed and spacious for the 7 of us. It's proximity to the beach and stockpile of beach gear made it so easy to get into beach-mode as soon as we stepped in the house. We can't wait to come back and this home is a part of our plan.
Manager's Response
Thank you for your lovely review! We hope to host your next stay on the island soon!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
A Wonderful Week on Balboa Island!!
Kathy C., United States
This charming house was perfect for our family of 6 adults and 4 children! We had so much room to spread out and be comfortable. All the beach equipment was available to us and we used it everyday at the beach located at the north end of Ruby! We walked everywhere we went around the island and used the ferry for a trip to the Peninsula! We would definitely rent this house again!!
Manager's Response
Thank you for taking time to leave a lovely review of the beach house! We so value your feedback and we are happy to know that our home met your family's needs and expectations. We look forward to hosting your next getaway soon!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
A Wonderful Week on Balboa Island!!
Kathleen C., San Diego, CA United States
This charming house was perfect for our family of 6 adults and 4 children! We had so much room to spread out and be comfortable. All the beach equipment was available to us and we used it everyday at the beach located at the north end of Ruby! We walked everywhere we went around the island and used the ferry for a trip to the Peninsula! We would definitely rent this house again!!
Manager's Response
Thank you for taking time to leave a lovely review of the beach house! We so value your feedback and we are happy to know that our home met your family's needs and expectations. We look forward to hosting your next getaway soon!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Enjoyed staying at 118 Ruby Ave. in Balboa Island
David K., Chino, CA US
It was a great vacation - the house was beautiful and was perfect for our family. We enjoyed the location - close to the beach and close to shopping. Would love to stay there again next year.
Manager's Response
Thank you for taking time to leave detailed feedback about your time with us in the beach house! We absolutely welcome all your future visits to the island!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Lovely home, great location
Recent Guest, Scottsdale, AZ United States
We had a wonderful stay! Two families with 9 people in total, plenty of room for all of us. Home was super cute, very clean and well equipped. We enjoyed using the grill and the beach chairs, beach towels and sand toys were a plus. Great location! We had a great time walking around the island and also a quick walk over to the ferry made it very convenient. We would definitely stay here again!
Manager's Response
Thank you for taking time to leave a detailed review of your stay at the cottage! We welcome all your future visits!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
THANK YOU!
Chad
The location on the island is amazing and the host offers 5-star service throughout the entire process. Everything was perfect and exactly as described. The house is clean and well maintained with plenty of room for the whole family. The kitchen was awesome and we really enjoyed cooking meals and then enjoying them on the secluded patio. The parking spot in the garage along with the beach chairs, boogie boards and bicycles were above and beyond! This was by far the best vacation home we’ve stayed at. From the beginning booking stage to our arrival, we received 5-star service in every aspect. What a beautiful home and wonderful location. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful.
Manager's Response
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for taking time to leave such detailed feedback. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your time in the house and we look forward to hosting all your future visits!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Thanks for the stay!
Nancy
The location is wonderful!! Our vehicle didn't fit in garage but we never had trouble finding parking right out front. Just be mindful of when/where to park for street sweeping so you don't get a ticket like we did. Communication was prompt. Instructions clear. Lots of room for our large family and the beach toys was wonderful to have.
Manager's Response
Thanks for the review and for the reminder to future guests to watch out for those street sweeping signs! We will gladly host you anytime you are looking for another Balboa getaway!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Perfect!
Linda T., Gilbert, AZ US
This rental was perfect! Clean, comfortable, well equipped. The home is close to the water so we could enjoy morning walks while the kids took the bikes for rides along streets in Balboa. Miriam, the property manager, made certain everything about our trip was taken care of. Truly the best. Thank you.
Manager's Response
Thank you for taking time to review your stay at the beach house! We are so pleased to know that you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to hosting you again!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Location location LOCATION!
Michelle
Location location LOCATION! In the heart of balboa island, what more could you ask for! Neighbors were friendly and the home was very clean. I loved how simple the check in and check out process was. We would love to stay again soon!
Manager's Response
Thank you for taking time to leave wonderful feedback about your time with us on Balboa. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Warren
Our family of four had an absolutely amazing time at this beautiful, well cared for home. With a bedroom and a bathroom for each of us, the house felt very spacious and comfortable. Just a short walk to the sand, or the village, the location was perfect. Even though Balboa Island is such a tight-knit community in proximity, we felt we had loads of privacy and the neighborhood is very quiet. We loved reading by the fireplace and enjoyed coffee on the front porch. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Everything about the house was perfect. We created some great memories playing games on the front porch, barbecuing in the back, and walking around Balboa. Thanks so much for hosting our family. Hope to be back sometime soon.
Manager's Response
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so happy to know that you enjoyed the house and all the area has to offer. We absolutely welcome all future visits!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
WOW!
Katie
WOW! This home was amazing, close to the beach, super clean, large bedrooms with the perfect beach feel. Garage filled with beach accessories bikes, boogie boards, beach chairs, and more. Highly recommend this home and hope to go back again!
Manager's Response
We're so happy to know you enjoyed the house and your time on the island! We welcome all your future visits!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Relaxing Getaway
Anna
Such a special little find!! My family had such a relaxing stay here. Four of us were working from home here and there was plenty of space and comfortability to make it feel like home. I miss it already — highly recommend!
Manager's Response
Thank you for your kind review! We are pleased to know that you had a fantastic time and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
love love love it!
Anna
This place was really great and exceeded all of our expectations.
Manager's Response
Thanks for the kind words! So happy to know you loved the house. We look forward to hosting you again.
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Perfect at every stage...
Sylvia
Booking, check in and all communications were efficient. The house was adorable and charming with beach decor and very comfortable sleeping accommodations. There was plenty of room for our family to enjoy the house indoors and on the patio. It is conveniently located to shops and restaurants and the ferry as well.
Manager's Response
Thank you for taking time to leave us feedback! We absolutely welcome all your future visits.
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Wonderful time!
Debbie
Great location and spacious. Nice courtyard and all the beach toys/bikes you need. Great communication from the Sand & Surf team and very easy to work with.
Manager's Response
Thank you for leaving a review! We value your feedback and look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
Even better than I hoped!
Meg
Amazing location and much bigger than expected. We had three kids and the space was perfect. Would highly recommend and will stay there again!
Manager's Response
Thank you for your kind review! We look forward to hosting all your future visits to the island!
Kindly,
Sand and Surf Vacation
No issues the place was terrific
Manager's Response
Thank you for your kind words, Richard! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a terrific stay and that everything met your expectations. We’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Kind regards,
The Team at Sand and Surf Vacation