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"This property is roomy and comfortable. The roof deck is a wonderful space.It's not handicapped accessible; It's 42 stairs from the street to the front door and then two flights up to the roof. The parking is ok for short vehicles, but a Suberban would not fit."

"Judy welcomed us in person with full access to patio, bikes, kayaks & Duffy Boat… and birthday cupcakes for my husband. Accommodations are excellent & the Duffy boat scenic cruising throughout Balboa was a high point. You can park the Duffy in public areas & many shopping districts have free boat parking as well. Judy baked my husband a bday cake on day 2 - never have had a more hospitable & friendly host experience. Walking distance to restaurants, shops & beaches. There is so much to do,...

"This home was absolutely stunning. This home made our trip. Such a great space to call home base. Very clean and the owners were great to work with. "

"Unfortunately, we only had a few days to enjoy this cute little bungalow. Most of our time was spent doing parent events at our son’s college, but we were able to enjoy the beach for a couple of hours for a couple of days. The location to the beach is fantastic, and bikes and chairs are provided. We didn’t have time to use the bikes, but we totally would have appreciated that amenity if time allowed. The house is definitely on a busy road, but it didn’t take away from our enjoyment. My only...

"This place had everything we needed- it was as advertised. Read other reviews!"

"The Seaview Cottage was everything I hoped it would be! The neighborhood was nice. You can see the ocean from the patio! It is a short walk down to the ocean! You could hear the seagulls, It was peaceful! We were late getting there after we called. It was raining hard and we were delayed because of traffic. Richard, the owner, was so pleasant and welcoming when we arrived! He showed us around and gave us helpful tips. He said what is the most important thing you need to do? My husband said have...

"My husband and I stayed with our 2 daughters and their husbands over the holiday. We also had one 16 month granddaughter with us. The extra room for her to sleep was great. A relative got us a pack n play, high chair, and toys from a rental company which worked out perfectly. We enjoyed our stay immensely. The negatives were the cleanliness of the kitchen. Also when we arrived the floors had just been mopped yet our socks turned grey from the floor the 1st day. There was only 1 towel per person...

"The pictures don't do it justice. It is across from a beach in the channels. Quite street. House is well equipped for your stay. Street parking as 1 car is tight. "

"The property is in an excellent location. Easy bike ride to Lido and all over Balboa. The beach is a 2 minute walk and you can also launch paddleboards or kayaks in the bay in a 30 second walk from the property. The front outdoor area is nice with a table and chaise lounges that overlooks the park area. It was incredibly quiet. The bed is comfortable and there is plenty of space. Having a parking space was also a good perk. WIFI was strong and we had no issues with connectivity. We had a...

"This property was great. Rich was very responsive and checked us in early. He was accommodating and answered all questions we had. The location is fantastic and at a reasonable price. Kitchen was fully stocked with equipment (the most important aspect to me). The only thing I'll say is that I wish we had the ability to open and close the living room blinds. Would definitely recommend this place or any other property owned by them. The check-in process can be daunting because of all the forms and...

"Location was wonderful. So is the host family. Unfortunately, the place is a bit rundown. We’re having a hard time opening and closing the windows and the shades were falling apart. Also the beach toys and chairs that were mentioned are all rusty. I didn’t even feel comfortable, touching any of them because it looked quite dangerous. Which that let us down a bit we were really relying on those for our trip. Also taking consideration there is no laundry detergent for the washer and dryer. Maybe I...

"My husband and I stayed here for three weeks in Jan/Feb. The place is very comfortable to stay in. The kitchen is nicely stocked with dishes, pans, etc. so we could make dinner at home. The view from the balcony and upstairs guest room is wonderful - we could watch the sunset over Catalina Island. The neighborhood is quiet and about a 15 min walk to Main beach. We enjoyed taking the Cliff walk along the ocean to Main beach every morning and went back into town in the evening. We would definitely...