Little Balboa Island, Custom Home & Water Views, 85+ Unanimous 5 Star Reviews!

Newport Beach, California
$1663 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

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.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2500 Sq Ft (232 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Limited Onsite Parking (max 2 Spaces) Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Rooftop Terrace
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Golfing On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Parasailing Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Tennis On Site Water Park Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Music Library Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Elevator Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Note From Host: Please, NO Smoking! Never, Ever... Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Katharine H.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    We visit Balboa Island, at least twice a year to see family. Our visit to this house on Little Balboa Island did not disappoint. Everything you could possibly need was available in the home. The home was inviting with personalized touches which I always appreciate. I would say communication with the owners was excellent and only needed for one question we had. We would definitely stay again in this lovely home and in the future

  • jill d.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    The house and location were perfect. Very elegant yet comfortable. Everything was top notch. The owners were extremely accommodating and easy to deal with. I would highly recommend this property. We cannot wait to book again.

  • Luanne G.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2023

    Stayed Jul 8, 2023

    Incredibly beautiful home with high end everything! Spotless and extremely comfortable for all! Perfect location. Beautiful beach and fabulous restaurants close by. It was heaven. Thank you Mark for all your care and sharing your exquisite home with us!

  • Janice O.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2023

    Stayed Jul 1, 2023

    This home on little balboa island is the perfect location rental. Located on a quiet, pretty street, steps away from the sand on the bay - short walk to shops on Marine Ave. Biking around the island is easy. Walking is wonderful along all the bay fronts. Walking onto the property, first you are greeted with a beautiful patio, full of lovely flowers offering that cozy vibe, for your morning cup of coffee. The first floor is wonderful ( fav of mine the tongue and groove ceiling) - furnished with very nice decor, spacious and clean. Laundry room off the first floor is wonderful not in garage. Kitchen clean, fully stocked walk in pantry with any appliance needed. Lots of spices,dishes, cups super cute pineapple wine glasses. Lots of utensils. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms all beautifully decorated with lovely linens on all the beds. Master bedroom is spacious,clean,pretty,fireplace and a beautiful vaulted ceiling. Beautiful clean lines,towels,beach towels,soaps, laundry detergent etc are all available. Bathrooms are all super clean, spacious. Master bath has an oversize shower. 3rd floor bunk room is great having its own nest thermostat- no heat rising worries. Rooftop is right off the bunk room. A nice place to enjoy views and a perfect place for al fresco dining. This home is light,bright,clean and equipped with extra comforts for a wonderful stay- plus garage parking - a must on the island Communication with host was beyond perfect. Owner has pride of ownership.

  • Linda R.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2022

    Stayed Aug 7, 2022

    Casa La Pina is one of the very best properties that we have rented. The house itself is gorgeous and very well appointed with all conveniences one could dream of. We particularly appreciated the extremely comfortable master bed, sheets and plush towels. We also loved the charming and quiet locale on the little island. Finally, Mark is a delightful host and was very solicitous about our needs and comfort. A true find.

  • Albie V.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2022

    Stayed Jul 30, 2022

    This is a fantastic home. Very clean and well maintained in a beautiful neighborhood. I highly recommend it.

  • Michelle R.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2022

    Stayed Apr 3, 2022

    This is a beautiful house, just like the pictures show. The details of this home are wonderful and it feels like your own home not like most rental homes. The house is so well maintained and does not feel like a worn rental house. It has a great layout with all the bedrooms upstairs and the living spaces downstairs. The master bedroom is very spacious and the 1 year old in our family was able to sleep in his portable crib in the walk in closet in the master. It's like another bedroom for an infant which is very helpful. My 9 & 12 year olds loved the bunk beds on the 3rd floor. There was plenty of space for the 9 of us. The house location on little Balboa Island was so convenient and peaceful. There are less people driving and biking on little Balboa and we felt quite spoiled there. The house is only a 2 block walk to the main street with shops & restaurants. And we spent most evenings on the front patio with wine & cheese, enjoying the firepit. Mark was a wonderful host and very communicative upfront and during our stay with any questions. We will definitely be back again!

  • Janet C.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2021

    Stayed Sep 26, 2021

    We all enjoyed a wonderful week on Balboa Island. This home is awesome and Little Balboa is the best place to stay - beautiful, quiet and walking distance to everything including shopping and restaurants. We hope to return here soon!

  • Shea W.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2021

    Stayed Jul 17, 2021

    Couldn’t have asked for a better spot to escape the Arizona heat for a week! House is gorgeous, clean and fully equipped! Best rental experience we have ever had! Location is perfect for shopping, dining etc We will definitely be returning next year!

  • Sarah H.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2021

    Stayed Jul 3, 2021

    We had the best time at Casa la Pina. Mark was a wonderful property manager, extremely responsive. The property was top-notch all the way. We felt like we were at a four seasons property. Highly recommend! You will not regret it.

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