34 Reviews of Property 968643 on the Balboa Peninsula, California

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Only negatives: The light in the hallway bathroom had to be "wiggled" with to turn on, and it was not made clear that we needed to provide our own dishwasher soap for the dishwasher, otherwise we were very satisfied with out stay.

Manager responded on 11/24/2012:
Hi Annette, Thank you so much for your review, and we will be sure to pass on that the light in the hallway is not working properly. We try our hardest to let you know what we do and don't provide for you, so we're sorry to hear that you weren't reminded that you need to buy your own dishwasher detergent. We're glad that you enjoyed the rest of your stay and we hope that you will come back again soon to stay with Burr White again. Thanks again!

Rating Details:
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was more than happy with the location.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
The property manager was adequately helpful.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
There were 7 people in our group and the accommodation was large enough for that many people, although the sofa bed was very uncomfortable. The location was great, no right on the beach but a short 2 block walk to the beautiful Newport Beach. The air conditioning was extremely noisy so we turned it off and opened windows but it is an extremely noisy neighborhood, dogs, kids and the homes are so close together that you could hear EVERYTHING the neighbors were up to. The roof top patio was a nice space to have as most beach homes have street level front decks. There is not much of a view and there was a broken table and rusted out BBQ sitting there, the cushions could have been cleaner, but we did use the space a lot. It was great to walk to local restaurants, bars, bike rentals. It would have been nice if some beach towels, chairs were supplied. Do not rent a very big vehicle, although you have access to a garage it is shared with the downstairs neighbor and is a tight fit to get both vehicles in (we had a minivan). Linen supply was scant, 1 towel and 1 facecloth per person for the whole week. You can order more but will cost you. There was a lack of supplies in the kitchen i.e. paper towel, dishcloths, can opener. The Pavilions grocery/liquor store is a short 2 block walk and has most ammenities. The highlight of the trip was the all day bike rental down the boardwalk, over to Balboa Island and down to the Wedge. Would definitely visit the area again, but next time might rent along the beach past the boardwalk (about 37 street).

Manager responded on 10/19/2012:
Hi Karen, Thank you for taking the time to review the property. This property is a great location, as it is nearby many local restaurants and bars, and we're happy to hear that you enjoyed renting bikes. That is definitely the best way to get around the peninsula, since parking is tough year-round. I have passed along that the kitchen inventory should updated, there should most definitely be a can opener there for guests to use. Give us a call so we can assist you in finding a better suited property for you, we have several properties past 37th Street for you to look into for next time.

Rating Details:
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was adequately helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
This was my first time renting a beach house so I don't know whether I had too low of expectations or too high of expectations. There was a mix-up with the property we originally rented so we chose this unit and it was ok. Not as close to the beach and a little further from the pier but we had a great time. We will give Burr White a call in the future but probably try to stay in a little nicer property.

Manager responded on 10/23/2012:
Hi Troy, Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We hope that you'll come back to stay with us at Burr White again next year, we are happy to help you find another property which is closer to the Pier and the ocean.

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
The house was very nice. The exception was the dishwasher. It was ancient and didn't clean dishes. Minor problem. Location was good, close enough to walk or bike to businesses. Renters downstairs kept opening the shared washer lid when we had wash going. There wall was on the back side of the machine. Guess the noise bothered them. Next time I will look for a single family home. Parking was horrendous. Spent first two hours looking for a place to park. Beach was very nice.

Manager responded on 10/16/2012:
Hi Judy, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are sorry to hear that you had trouble with the washing machine. We'd be happy to help you find a single family home for your stay with us in 2013. A single family home should help solve some of the issues with parking as well, so please give one of our reservations a call to find a better suited property. Thanks again Judy, we hope to see you soon!

Rating Details:
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
We very much enjoyed our stay. The location and view were spectacular! Roof top deck was a plus. The fourth bedroom was very small with a pull out couch. Just be advised that all rooms are not equal. The living area was very spacous and comfortable. The kitchen was lovely and fairly well equipped. Some simple instructions on how to use the appliances woul have been helpful. All in all we would book again and recommend it to friends.

Manager responded on 10/16/2012:
Hi Jessica & Matthew, Thank you for your review - we're so happy to hear that you found a good location, suited to your families needs and expectations. Your feedback about how to use the appliances has been noted and we will be working on drafting something for that next year. We hope you are able to return during 2013! Thanks again for your feedback.

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
We really enjoyed this home. There was some pre-existing damage to the property that caused us some concern (cracked mirror, ripped screens, scratches in woodwork, etc)in regard to our security deposit but all was handled nicely by the management team. Home was very close to beautiful beach, Newport is a great beach town and we had an absolute blast all week long! Thanks!

Rating Details:
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was more than helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
This rental started out not too promising, but rebounded. The place was nice with a few technical problems (tv and microwave not fully functioning). Still, in the end I was generally satisfied. I think greater use of technology would make the in and out ptocess easier.

Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.

Reviewer Comments:
Worked out great.