Little Balboa Island, Custom Home & Water Views, 85+ Unanimous 5 Star Reviews! | House in Newport Beach
4 Bedroom House in Newport Beach
Please read ANY of the more than 85 unanimous Five-Star reviews (almost twice our nearest competitor) that we have received in nineteen years on VRBO; or sort by "Guest Rating" that ranks Casa la Pina #1 out of approximately 250 rentals that VRBO erroneously aggregates into a search for “Balboa Island” including properties from Costa Mesa to Corona Del Mar and the Balboa Peninsula (NOT the island). RENTERS BEWARE: ONLY about 100 of these 250 properties are actually ON Balboa Island!
Either method above tells the story of this exceptional 4 bedroom / 3.5 bath custom home with water views, just 50 yards from the waterfront in three directions, on the southeast corner of "Little" Balboa Island. Designed by noted local architect Ian Harrison and built in 2004, our Cape Cod home offers the best of Balboa Island. Located less than a quarter mile (3 blocks) from Marine Avenue where blocks of lovely shops and restaurants have been providing retail amenities to the area for more than 100 years.
Our home is NOT your basic worn & torn "beach rental" and may not be the best house for families with lots of young children. The property includes high-end design, construction, appliances, finishes and furnishings. We offer wide plank hardwood flooring and tongue & groove ceilings on the ground level, nine foot ceilings or more throughout the house, a "state-of-the-art" 65” OLED high definition TV in living room with enhanced sound, as well as a FOUR zone Nest-controlled air conditioning system with variable air volume (air conditioning is rare among vacation rentals on Balboa Island). An ELEVATOR is available for senior citizens (upon request) and there is a fully equipped laundry room with granite counters and a sink INSIDE the house (NOT in garage as with many rentals on Balboa Island). We also provide a large parking space in our attached garage that comfortably accommodates a full size car (opposite our own car that we frequently leave covered in a very tidy two-car garage); AND there is abundant free parking on the streets of Little Balboa Island. As well, our home has a fully furnished rooftop deck on the third floor with an array of views of the water and Fashion Island on the mainland.
We call our home "Casa la Pina", or in English, “The Pineapple House”, and you will note the theme in our decorating. If curious, Google “pineapple meaning”, as the pineapple has been a sign of hospitality dating back to the days of the tall sailing ships when sea captains brought the tropical delicacy back to their northern homes and left them on their porch as a sign of their return and an open invitation for friends to visit. Pineapples were discovered by Christopher Columbus in the Caribbean on his first trip to the "New World" and they remain a symbol of welcome throughout Western Civilization today.
LINENS & TOWELS: High quality sheets, pillows, comforters & duvets (The Ritz Carlton has nothing on us - all are professionally laundered) as well as bath towels & beach towels; ARE provided!!!
FIRST-TIME RENTERS: VRBO requires us to book through their website, so we only have 24 hours to review and approve first-time tenants that book online and use a credit card. If you book this way, please provide background information with your online inquiry (where from, purpose of visit to Balboa Island, age of each person in your group, acknowledgement that you have NO smokers or pets in your group, etc...).
Please understand that we take great pride in, and care of, our property. We encourage you to review our listing in detail. Read ANY of our 85+ unanimous Five Star reviews. We promise you an exceptional rental experience, but want to know a bit about our first time clients, in advance, while hoping to build long-term relationships that are mutually beneficial.
AERIAL TOUR:
There WAS a link in our listing to a general video about Balboa Island, but VRBO has deleted it for some unexplained reason. It's less than two minutes long and gives you a quick overview of why Balboa Island is one of the best and most unique vacation spots in the world! I’m sure it, and many others like it, can still be found with a quick search on Google.
Little Balboa Island, Custom Home & Water Views, 85+ Unanimous 5 Star Reviews! is located in Newport Beach. Little Balboa Island, Custom Home & Water Views, 85+ Unanimous 5 Star Reviews! provides accommodation, featuring Wellness Facilities, Air Conditioner, TV, among other amenities. This House features Wellness Facilities, Air Conditioner, TV, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Little Balboa Island, Custom Home & Water Views, 85+ Unanimous 5 Star Reviews! has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Newport Beach has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Newport Beach, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Toilet paper
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Towels provided
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Bathtub or shower
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Soap
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3+ bathrooms
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Hair dryer
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Bed sheets provided
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4 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Living room
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Fireplace
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Kitchen island
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Refrigerator
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Stovetop
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Dishwasher
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Oven
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Coffee grinder
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Microwave
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Lobster/crab pot
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Beach towels
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Beach sun loungers
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On the beach
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Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
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Onsite parking options include a garage
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Car not required
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Hardwood flooring in public areas
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Elevator
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Wheelchair accessible
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Smoke-free property
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Note from host: Please, NO smoking! Never, ever...
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Golfing on site
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Birdwatching nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Water park
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Bicycle on site
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Parasailing nearby
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Tennis on site
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Water tubing nearby
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Mountain biking nearby
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Scuba diving nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Power boating nearby
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Stereo
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Books
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Music library
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Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)
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English
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On the waterfront
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Near a hospital
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Near the bay
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Near the sea
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In a village
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Near outlet shopping
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In the city center
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Near a health or beauty spa
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Phone
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Iron/ironing board
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WiFi available
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Balcony
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Firepit
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Barbecue grill
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Rooftop terrace
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Outdoor furniture
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Garden
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Fire extinguisher
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Deadbolt lock
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: dinner guests, sure, but no large loud parties. onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number slp11939 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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