| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 14 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/15/09 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I just received this note from a guest presently staying in 229 (Reminder...229 is a three bedroom on the second floor. We do have equally lovely first floor two bedrooms!):
Good morning!
We are having a delightful time in your beautiful duplex. The decor and design is picture perfect just like in a magazine. You can see your personality in all the little touches that make a place home. We find ourselves not wanting to leave except for long walks and to see our grandchildren and their sports activities. Exploring the area will have to wait until another trip as our porch is to inviting. I also thought I would read all the books that I brought, but we just sit outside and talk or think.......my brain seems to be moving with the slow glide of the boats in the harbor. We are jolted back to reality when we leave so we hurry home to our nest here.
I was not very successful as a chef using a gas stove at first but have finally mastered it and baked 3 cakes to keep the kids supplied after school and football.
I have a new incentive to stay very active so that I can climb the stairs for future visits. We would love to come when our grandchildren are out of school and coming to the island to surf and for football season.......our pocketbooks may be challenged by the discovery of this great place!
I must admit my 69 year old husband looked quite dashing in his white robe sitting on the lovely white couch reading a book as I scuffled around in my white slippers......you have thought of everything!
Thank you!
Sondra
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Sondra Carter
Dallas, TX
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| 10/07/09 |
Positive
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| We rented all four units at Casa de Balboa for a family reunion of twenty people the first week of September. What a fabulous time we had. The units were impeccably clean, beautifully appointed, and comfortable. The view was great. The beaches were fabulous. This is a rare case when the rental lives up to the expectations set forth on the web site! Highly recommend; we will certainly come again. |
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Homeowner Response:
Jan,
Thank you for your guest book entry. We are so happy that your family had such a great time and hope to have ALL of you back in the near future.
Cheers!
Pam
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| 07/11/09 |
Positive
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| Wow! Casa de Balboa definitely exceeded our expectations! We were impressed by the pictures on the internet however when we walked in the house we thought we walked into a decorators showroom! The furnishings were beautiful and everthing was so clean and well cared for. The view was spectacular and the bay was very peaceful. We took a family vote when we checked out and it was a unanimous 10!! We can not wait to spend another vacation at Casa de Balboa 229!! |
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Clare Flynn, Phoenix, Arizona
602-989-3535 |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you Clare we appreciate your comments very much.
The Flynn family reserved two weeks for the same Casa July 2010 AFTER spending the following week from their Casa vacation at the Montage in Laguna and when they checked into (I believe a vacation rental) in La Jolla.
Most of our guests are returning guests. There is a reason for that!!!
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| 07/01/09 |
Positive
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| Pam, you have a great location. We had such a great time. Thank you. With a young family, the location was perfect – the excitement when you want it is just a block away, but the serenity when you need it is there. We wish you all the best and look forward to a longer visit next year. |
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Anonymous, Cannon Beach, Oregon |
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks so much!!!
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| 04/20/09 |
Positive
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Casa 229 is a beautiful property in a fantastic location, with a great view directly over the harbour (note English spelling!) and within easy reach of the main beach on the Pacific side. There also many good restaurants within walking or short driving distance.
The apartment is clean, spacious, and well-equipped with high quality furniture and fittings. It does not have that slightly beaten-up feel that bedevils many rentals. Perfect for a family holiday, 40 minutes drive from LAX, and within easy reach of Disney at Anaheim. Sea World in San Diego is also accessible, around 1 hour 30 minutes away. Probably not the cheapest in Newport Beach, but well worth the extra cost - highly recommended. |
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Stuart Calder and Family, Northamptonshire, UK
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Homeowner Response:
Hi Stuart,
Thank you for your comment.
We are not the cheapest but you don't get cheap as you pointed out. There certainly is a difference between Casa de Balboa Luxury Vacation Rentals and other rentals. It costs considerably to make those differences and maintain them to the level our guests expect. We are quite honestly everything that you love about a fine hotel but in a home.
Thank you for appreciating that difference!
Kind regards,
Pam
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| 04/01/09 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful time, due in large part to the beautiful property and great location. |
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Daphne, Missoula, Montana |
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| 03/18/09 |
Positive
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| We are just back to Arizona from our visit. We have stayed at Balboa Island for the past 4 summers, and this time decided to try the other side of the island. Our 3 teenagers, 18 yr son & boy/girl twins 17 yr, just loved this place and being on this side versus the other! Unit #229 is beautiful and very peaceful. The beds are amazing and the view, and relaxing will just happen! |
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Terri, Scottsdale, AZ
480.467.9604 |
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| 02/15/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed in Casa #229 while attending our daughter's wedding. The accommodations were excellent and allowed several of our family members (our son and daughter-in-law and other daughter) to all be together in a home as opposed to several hotel rooms. Other family members rented one of the other units which really worked out well. The view was spectacular and visiting on the large patio was incredible and enjoyed by all who attended or visited with us while we were there!! We would recommend this location and will return if we're in the area in the future. Thanks! |
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Sonja & Charlie Pullaro, St. Louis, MO
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| 01/29/09 |
Positive
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I can't say enough about the vacation we had this Christmas holiday as Pam's guests in Casa 229. We live in a beautiful home on the lake in Texas but nothing compares to the decor and surroundings of this beautiful vacation home at the beach. From day 1 to day 9 we had the most wonderful Holiday that I can recall. Everyone loved the place and what an impressive view for the boat parade. We couldn't have picked a better vacation spot for the family to travel. On a scale of 1 -10 I can only rate this a an over the top 10. Hats off to Pam and family for creating a warm and elegant enviornment that was enjoyed by all age groups. Walking distance to everything! It was hands down the most relaxing vacation and the place, it was fabulous!
Pam, you will be happy to know that we found your neighbors wallet on the street with several hundred dollars and all of her Credit Cards when departing and we waved down your local police department and turned it in. Needless to say...We Will Be Back to Casa 229! |
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Kathy Caufield, Fort Worth, Texas
817.312.4134 |
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Homeowner Response:
Hi Kathy,
We are so glad your holiday was made special by your visit. We look forward to your return!
Pam
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| 10/28/08 |
Positive
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| We stayed at the Casa for a "girls' weekend" and absolutely loved it! From the unbeatable location to the stunning decor, every detail was top-notch. A highlight of our stay was a boat cruise with the owners' delightful son, Greg, on their gorgeous 32' Tiara. His "insider's" tour of the harbor and coastline is not to be missed - we highly recommend this experience as part of any stay at the Casa de Balboa. |
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Molly Swock, River Forest, IL |
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| 09/26/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Sent to Casa de Balboa 9/18/08 (excerpt..excluded personal info):
As far as your house is concerned, we loved it, for all of the obvious reasons (comfort, beautiful furnishings, central location, view). It was perfect for our purposes this trip, on top of everything else. My 86 yr. old mother was able to come over and sit on patio for the whole day and enjoy the activities and sights of the bay and have many of our relatives come over and pass the time with her in a comfortable setting. We had a coffee gathering at our (your) place for a “morning-after-talk-about-the-wedding” get-together on Monday; very successful and everyone loved your place.
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C. Tapper
Napa, CA
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| 08/30/08 |
Positive
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| We had an absolutely FABULOUS stay at Casa de Balboa! The accomodations were above and beyond our expectations; the location was outstanding, the beach just across the street was wonderful!!!!! We'll be back! |
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Karyn Gerwien, Glendora, CA |
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| 08/30/08 |
Positive
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| We stayed in Casa 229 And had the best surprise of our life. The Casa was more beautiful than what was expected. The view of the patio was spectacular. I know there our more stays in our future. Robin Musa and Family |
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Robin Musa, Surprise, Az
623 547-6685 |
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| 08/22/08 |
Positive
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| This is a gorgeous Casa with the bay in front of you and the ocean 2 blocks away. The beauty of the interior is eclipsed only by the beauty of the view. The furnishings and decorations are above par as is the gourmet kitchen. A wonderful place and Pam and Mark are the best landlords ever! |
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Mary & Lu Pascoe, Costa Mesa, CA
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| 07/23/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
PAM:
FIRST OF ALL, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, OUR FAMILY HAD A GREAT TIME HERE.
THIS PLACE IS FABULOUS! WE WILL MOST DEFINELTLY BE BACK AGAIN. HAVING
TWO KIDS IN COLLEGE AND AWAY MOST OF THE YEAR, IT IS SO NICE TO HAVE
THE ENTIRE FAMILY TOGETHER ON A VACATION THAT EVERYONE ENJOYS. I
PROBABLY DON'T HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO YOU WHAT A GREAT FEELING THAT IS FOR ME.
THANKS FOR ARRANGING THE HOUSEKEEPERS ON WEDNESDAY. I WANTED MY
HUSBAND TO SEE IT FOR THE FIRST TIME LIKE I DID WHEN I WALKED IN.
IF YOU CAN DO ME ONE LAST FAVOR ... OUR FLIGHT LEAVES ON ........................
AGAIN, THANKS.
JANET CERRUTI
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J. Cerruti
Alamo, CA
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| 07/20/08 |
Positive
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| What a fantastic vacation! We loved watching the boats from the large balcony! The bay beach is steps away and the ocean a short 2 blocks! The casa is extremely comfortable and Pam and Mark were fabulous hosts! We definitely plan on making a return visit! THANK YOU! |
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Anonymous, Houston, TX |
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| 05/25/08 |
Positive
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The best view ever!! The bay is your front yard and the beach, shops and dining is at the end of your block.
The kids had fun fishing on the dock right next door. We were able to keep an eye on them from the patio of our casa. |
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julie , Simi Vally Ca
805 341-2986 |
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| 09/05/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Casa 229 is a stunningly beautiful beach retreat with the most spectacular views is now being offered for the first time as a rental starting the spring of 2008. Be the first to experience pure bliss.
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