Born and raised (2nd generation) in Los Angeles. Spent every summer on Balboa Island from age 3 to 18. I live 1/2 a block down the street from the Duck House.
I work in technology. Currently I am an technical instructor for Splunk (software), teaching customers how to use Splunk. When I am not working or fixing up Duck House, I am a volunteer coach at Corona del Mar high school. I coach the girls cross country team.
My weaknesses are: Dark Chocolate, Red Wine and Sushi
As a host, hosting you in my home, I want your stay on Balboa Island to be special.

Inside Duck House, each bedroom has its own full bathroom. The kitchen is fully stocked with most everything one would want/need in their kitchen. There is an interior patio and the front porch for your outside relaxing. Personally, I am very content to sit at the dining table working away while gazing out the large picture window. Many homes have dutch doors and the top half is open from sunrise until bed time.
Parking is on the street. Street sweeping on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Information will be provided regarding local restaurants, rental opportunities, sights, and more (hopefully some discounts as well). Duck House Balboa site is available for additional details, if you combine those three above words and add the period and com at the end, your browser will take you there.
Guest access

Private patio off the kitchen, front patio to watch all the neighbors, fully stocked kitchen to meet all your cooking desires, and more. This is my home (when nobody is staying in it) so it is all there - if it isn't there, let me know and perhaps it can be - sorry no hot tub. This is not a rental property. This is my home that I am inviting you to visit and stay and relax on Balboa time.

Interaction with guests

Pearl Avenue is a tight knit community of home owners and renters. Whether your interaction is with me or with another designated host (neighbor), you will be treated as a local. Unless I am traveling for business, I will be your host and you determine the amount of contact. When I am not living in the Duck House (probably because you are staying there), I live just down the street. I will need to come by to water plants and put the garbage cans out for pickup.

Balboa Island is a "way" of living - this home was owned by Peggy M. a true matriarch of Balboa Island. She founded the Balboa Island Museum and was extremely active in the community - EVERYBODY knew Peggy. When she moved and her family decided to sell "Duck Inn" as it was known, I was given the chance to purchase (scary). My intention was to preserve and make Duck House (my name) available to others to experience Balboa Island as I had, spending 15 summers on the island. So, yes, I own a home that I don't live in, on Balboa Island. You'll get the rest of the story when I meet you.
All the neighbors were fearful that someone would buy the Duck House and tear it down to build a Beach Mansion.