1920 Balboa Island Cottage

This house is so comfortable to stay in and so conveniently located on the island. The hosts were very welcoming and communicated with us so we knew what to expect (house is over 100 years old) and were detailed in their instructions. Loved the high ceilings, the front yard and the kitchen and baths are all updated and modern. Will definitely stay there again!!

The house is clean and the back room was a good nap room for the kids. Loved the location for a small quiet and peaceful “staycation” Nice street, friendly neighbors and a tiny island feel. Also nice to have good coffee 2 blocks away! The front yard was also, we thought, one of the best yards on the whole island for little ones to play. If you have kids under 3 just block the entry to the “ladder” stairs with a couch and the place works great : )

We stayed at this darling cottage for a little getaway for my daughter and I. We loved our time here. It’s located on a very quiet street and walkable distance to so many shops and restaurants. We hope to come back.

A charming, comfortable cottage ! The hosts were excellent at communicating with us. All good !

Beautiful, relaxing and comfortable!

We’ve always been smitten with the island and this lovely historical cottage was perfect for our extended stay. Between the grill with propane ready to go and the modern appliances and the well equipped kitchen,dining in was east and fun. Comfy beds, laundry access, and AC unit were great. John was a very communicative and generous hist - great experience!

A quirky but delightful 100 year old property. The kitchen was equipped with everything you could possibly need for a 3 week stay. The beds were very comfortable. John, the host responded instantly to any requests, the checkin could not have been easier. The wood floor had just been refurbished and the cleaners had not got rid of all the dust. As soon as John was told the cleaners were back and the place was spotless. A superb location for enjoying Balboa Island and the Peninsula. We will book it again if we revisit Balboa.

We loved our stay and plan to rent again!

The house is small and perfect. The front yard is spectacular and provided us with a beautiful place to hang out. We used the grill and fire pit and ate most of our meals outside. Just steps to the beach, the location is great.

We stayed here for a friends’ weekend. Four of us stayed and enjoyed the fire pit outside, walks around the bay and beautifully decorated neighborhoods. Home is so cute and had everything we needed. We’ll definitely be back.