This was my second time staying at this Balboa Island Flat and it will be my go-to place for future visits. Last time it was me alone, this time with my wife, daughter and her husband. My son lives in Newport 10 minutes away, and this flat is an ideal place to set up base and chill for several days. Superbly comfortable, classy, well-stocked condo in a can't-be-beat location, 1 block from the ferry dock, 8 minute walk from the island's main drag with its quaint restaurant/bars/shops, a great coffee shop/breakfast place right downstairs, and the unique features of a dedicated covered parking spot plus AC in every room if needed (it wasn't this time, but it was the first time). I practically live on the balcony. The coded door lock makes check-in/check-out seamless, and Spencer was extremely quick to respond to my emails for both visits (including a midnight email the day before arrival--sorry Spencer!) My 2 favorite things: (1) walk downstairs, step on the ferry a block away ($1.50) which runs every 10 minutes or so, walk 2 blocks on the other side of the bay and within 15 minutes I'm on the main beach with a book and blanket watching the sunset; and (2) every I night when all is quiet I stroll the island perimeter soaking in the beautiful harbor sights and gorgeous homes, stopping occasionally on a bench along the way to take it all in. This is a special place, whether for a family reunion or a romantic getaway.