Permit #SLP13813 Our welcoming rear upstairs bay view unit is indeed the perfect place for a single, couple, or small family to experience Balboa Island firsthand. With some updated furnishings, this year-round vacation home still retains its original beach cottage charm. Guests are greeted by a friendly and practical Dutch door to catch the gentle breezes off the bay, and they will love the crisp white bead board and planking that enhance the bayside ambiance of this one-bedroom home. Enjoy the following amenities: LIVING/DINING AREA: - Fold out sofabed - Cable TV - Dining table with seating for 4 guests - Open floor plan - Large picture window provides a lovely bay view KITCHEN: - Fully stocked w/ cookware, dinnerware, utensils and appliances for meal preparation (but no dishwasher) - Guests must supply their own food, drinks (including coffee), spices, condiments, and paper goods (coffee filters, napkins, plastic wrap, etc.) BEDROOM: - Queen bed - large walk-in closet EXTRA SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: - Fold out sofa in the living area opens to a full size bed (best for 2 small children or 1 adult) - A trifold twin floor mat (best suited for children) or twin rollaway bed can be rented to provide additional sleeping arrangements, when needed, within the unit's maximum occupancy. Please contact our office in advance to allow for delivery on your arrival date BATHROOM: Step-in shower LINENS: All bed/bath/kitchen/beach linens for the maximum number of guests are provided as part of the cleaning/linen fee and are attractively installed. OUTDOOR LIVING: - Comfortable bay view deck with table, chairs and electric barbecue - Front row seats to the famous Christmas Boat Parade! - Quiet Balboa Island neighborhood - Bayfront walkway that circumnavigates the entire Island ALSO INCLUDED: - Wifi; hair dryer; iron/ironing board; 2 low-profile beach chairs; floor fans; heating - starter supplies: liquid hand soap; dish soap; dishwasher caps; sponge; kitchen trash bags; 2-4 rolls toilet paper; 1 paper towel roll (guests must supply additional amounts, along with their own personal toiletries/shampoo/conditioner) DUE TO THE TYPICALLY MODERATE COASTAL CLIMATE, THIS HOUSE - LIKE MOST IN THE AREA - DOES NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING. PARKING: No designated parking. General neighborhood street parking in area (metered and unmetered). LAUNDRY: No laundry facilities for this rear upstairs unit ALSO: The gorgeous bayfront main house of this property (4 bedrooms/4 baths) can also be booked simultaneously, when available, to accommodate larger family groups on the entire property. Includes garage parking, laundry. See separate listing or contact our office for more information. RECREATIONAL GEAR: Additional beach gear or recreational equipment is available for rent from the management at very reasonable rates for our guests: bikes, child seats, trailers, body boards, surfboards, large ice chests; plus Pack n Play portable cribs, portable high chairs, jogger strollers, wagons; twin rollaway beds, etc. Contact us for more information! CITY TAX: A 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is included in all booking totals, (for reservations less than 30 nights) as mandated by the City of Newport Beach. SECURITY EQUIPMENT: This property may use surveillance cameras and/or recording devices in outdoor spaces, and/or entrances to the property, as well as noise monitoring equipment such as decibel readers, to protect the property, guests, and ensuring compliance with local ordinances. Check-in Time: 3 p.m. on the arrival date Check-out Time: 10 a.m. on the departure date Remote check-ins are available to guests who provide the host with a photo of their ID and a selfie prior to their Arrival Day. Beachview Realty reserves the right to require an in-office check-in if a guest is not approved by our remote identity verification process. Our Beachview Realty office is open 7 days a week with 24 hour emergency phone access. Balboa Island The best strategy is to park the car and not use it until your departure! There are several local transportation options (uber, the downtowner shuttle, taxi and more), but the best is on your own two feet or a bicycle. Bus service is nearby as well. There is plenty of fun to be found in the surf and sand (surfing, body boarding, paddle boarding, sun bathing). Easy day excursions can take you to Disneyland/California Adventure, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Hollywood, San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Legoland, and more! Discover world-class shopping at Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza--less than a 15-minute drive away. You can rent Beach Cruiser Bicycles from our company and have them delivered to your vacation rental. There is no better way to explore the many beaches, restaurants, bars, and shops than on a bike.