Sunny Catalina Island Home - Steps to Avalon Bay!
About this house rental
Discover your personal Catalina Island paradise with this alluring 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental townhome in Avalon, California! Enjoy the modern conveniences of this updated, historic home while still being within walking distance of Green Pleasure Pier, Avalon Bay, various boutiques, and delicious local restaurants. When you're not relaxing in the light-filled sunroom, venture to Lovers Cove for an afternoon of snorkeling and swimming in the crystal clear ocean waters! -- THE PROPERTY -- Free WiFi | Walk to Restaurants + Shops | Beautiful Sunroom Only steps from Avalon Bay and Crescent Beach, this Catalina getaway offers ideal access to the island's best attractions - perfect for beachgoers, adventurous families, and those in need of a relaxing stay along the sea! Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed INDOOR LIVING: Original 1927 Mediterranean-style home, open layout, large picture windows, large sectional sofa, original hardwood floors, formal dining tables, vintage beach decor, fireplace KITCHEN: Fully equipped, gas range stove, microwave, drip coffee maker, toaster, ample cabinet space, Crock-pot, cooking basics, dishware & flatware GENERAL: Linens/towels, hairdryer, trash bags, paper towels, on-site laundry facilities FAQ: Stairs required to enter, ground-floor unit, another vacation rental on-site, quiet hours (10:00 PM - 9:00 AM), no A/C PARKING: No parking available on-site, walkable location -- THE LOCATION -- SUN + SEA: South Beach (walking distance), Middle Beach (0.2 miles), Step Beach (0.4 miles), Hamilton Beach (2.0 miles), Lovers Cove - popular snorkeling destination (0.5 miles), Moonstone Beach (10.3 miles), Two Harbors - popular snorkeling destination (17.7 miles) THE OUTDOORS: Wrigley Stage Avalon Bay Vista (0.2 miles), Golf Gardens (0.2 miles), Machine Gun Park (0.2 miles), Knabe Park (0.2 miles), Catalina Island Golf Course (0.9 miles), Zip Line Eco Tours (0.9 miles), Nature Center (1.2 miles), Wrigley Botanical Garden (1.7 miles), Garden To Sky Summit (3.8 miles) ATTRACTIONS: Green Pleasure Pier (walking distance), Catalina Room Escape (0.2 miles), Catalina Island Museum (0.2 miles), Catalina Island Undersea Expedition (0.2 miles), Catalina Ferry and Boat Terminal (0.3 miles), Catalina Casino (0.7 miles), Descanso Beach Club (0.9 miles) DINE + DRINK: The Lobster Trap (0.1 miles), Luau Larry's (0.1 miles), Original Jack's Country Kitchen (0.2 miles), Avalon Grille (0.2 miles), The Sandtrap (0.4 miles), Bluewater Avalon (0.4 miles), Catalina Coffee & Cookie (0.4 miles) EVENTS (Avalon): Catalina Film Festival, Catalina JazzTrax Festival, Catalina Wine Mixer, Catalina Art Festival, Catalina Wine Festival AIRPORT: Catalina Airport (10.0 miles), John Wayne Airport (mainland, ferry access) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Quiet hours begin strictly at 10:00 PM. Please be respectful of the neighbors - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Another vacation rental unit is on-site, upstairs with a completely separate entrance, and other travelers may be present during your stay - NOTE: This property requires stairs to enter the ground-floor unit and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility - NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(51 Reviews)
10.0
From one beach house owner to another remove the palm tree from the front window. We had a blessed time together. 🙏❤️👍
10.0
This is a lovely, very comfortable place in a spectacular location. Easy walking to the waterfront and grocery stores but quiet, very comfortably appointed, and terrific for a family. We were there with our adult kids and brother/sister-in-law for a New Year’s vacation and we had a fabulous time. We’d love to stay there again!
5.0
Our stay was wonderful, the home was well stocked, very comfortable and open. We were walking distance to shops, restaurants and just about everything you would need. I would stay here again. Property manager was quick to respond with questions. Check in and check out were easy.
3.0
This place is five stars for location. If you’re looking for a place to stay in Avalon that’s walking close to main areas and grocery store, this is the place. Flat. No hills to get to and from.
We had a great girls weekend. Three of us. Loved being able to walk back and forth when we wanted a break or change of clothes, etc. The street is quite busy but can’t be heard in the bedrooms.
Decor very cute. Bathrooms look relatively newly updated. Beds were comfortable - even the bunks (I slept in one of those).
TV great. Easy to use and navigate.
We dropped to three stars because a of a few things to note:
1. No dishwasher
2. Not really any outdoor seating - tiny back patio - no view or greenery (used for storage of beach chairs, toys)
3. Back bathroom is light and bright but has no privacy on big windows to outside tiny patio- very awkward.
4. Bathrooms seemed clean, bed linens and towels clean, but kitchen drawer pulls, door handles, door jams, etc, could use a scrub.
A bit more attention to regular maintenance and cleaning detail would bring this place up to five star.
5.0
We loved this place! Very happy with the living space for all six adults to relax after fun day exploring Catalina. Dining table was great size for board games and bathrooms were clean and remodeled nicely. Beach chairs were available which was very much appreciated. Beds and pillows were all comfortable. Kitchen was fine too. Could’ve used a full size coffee maker though. Overall great place!
5.0
A+ rental
5.0
We loved this place! Very happy with the living space for all six adults to relax after fun day exploring Catalina. Dining table was great size for board games and bathrooms were clean and remodeled nicely. Beach chairs were available which was very much appreciated. Beds and pillows were all comfortable. Kitchen was fine too. Could’ve used a full size coffee maker though. Overall great place!
2.0
We rented this unit for 2-nights and paid more than $2,800 for it. The pictures on the VRBO web-site gave us the impression that it would be newer, modern condo. The reality was far from it. The bathrooms had old dirty tiles. One of the bathrooms had large glass windows with no curtains, offered no privacy. The other bathroom was dark, with almost no sunlight. The fan in the front room did not work. The family room lacked a fan. There was no dish-washer. The unit was outrageously priced for what it had to offer. Sadly, VRBO does not seem to require or enforce any living standards and upkeep consistent with pricing. I shall definitely not rent this property again.
5.0
Overall 5 stars. 100% better then the last place we stayed in Avalon. Very classy home with a nice mix of vintage vibes with modern bathrooms and kitchen etc. quick and easy walk to the village.
5.0
Veronica was there for whatever we needed! she was awesome. We loved the location, just a few minutes from the beach and all the Main Street restaurants. The home is very comfortable and clean. It’s hard to find three bedrooms with lots of living space.
5.0
We loved the large living room and dining room spaces to spread out in. The location is perfect for walking everywhere in Avalon! We happened to stay over a cold weekend and there is no central heat other than the gas fireplace. There are also space heaters but they can’t all be on at once or they trip the circuit breaker. Thankfully there were plenty of extra blankets and comforters. Just be prepared in winter that the place is chilly. Other than that we really loved it and would likely stay there again on a warmer weekend.
3.0
Good unit but needs some TLC (we stayed in the upstairs unit last year which was immaculate). There are missing lightbulbs and lights switches that don’t work. I got trapped in the bathroom the first day because the handle would not work. Most of the doors and handles to the bedrooms had issues. The floors were extra creaky in some spots. This is still one of the better rentals in Catalina.
5.0
Great for teens
Had a wonderful time..
5.0
Great apartment in a great location!
This apartment was the perfect place for us to celebrate our friend’s birthday. So close to everything, clean and neat. Highly recommend!
3.0
Catalina Getaway
Very clean property and close walking distance to everything but the noise of the street was very noisy with golf carts since this is one of the main streets. We stayed in the downstairs unit so people also stay in the upstairs units which can be very noisy. Also the unit was not very well stocked with laundry detergent and dish soap. A nice unit for families!
2.0
Disappointing unit stay
Catalina is lovely and charming. The apartment is well located and close to the harbour, restaurants etc.
However the apartment was disappointing and pictures shown on the website do not truly reflect rooms now (bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen). They need attention. We had a broken toilet which took all day to get fixed (unresponsive manager), bad draining shower and upstairs unit noise. We were aware of the upstairs unit beforehand but not anticipating being woken at 6am with loud footsteps/luggage on the stairs as well as 3am (through til morning) with loud footsteps, moving furniture and voices (TV?). Suggest you bring earplugs in case you are unlucky. The living/dining areas are spacious and comfortable. Kitchen is well equipped and stocked with non perishable items (but no dishwasher).
We loved Catalina and will return, but probably not to this accommodation.
5.0
Great experience.
5.0
Loved this place. Roomy common areas and walking distance to everything. We had a great weekend :)
5.0
Great place lots of space for all, we had 6 adults and 2 children. Excellent location and overall gr
Great experience.
5.0
Great place and location
Loved this place. Roomy common areas and walking distance to everything. We had a great weekend :)
5.0
The property owners take pride in this property and Veronica was a great communicator. Thanks for a great holiday!
5.0
Love our Catalina trips!
The property owners take pride in this property and Veronica was a great communicator. Thanks for a great holiday!
5.0
A beautiful home in a prime, quiet location! We had everything we needed! 😊
5.0
Perfect stay and location!
A beautiful home in a prime, quiet location! We had everything we needed! 😊
2.0
dirty property with large spider webs in multiple corners, lacking matching glasses for the number of guests, needs a dishwasher and welcome book with wifi number, furniture is worn,back toilet runs non stop, shower doors are not fitted properly causing water to run out on the floor. Not stocked with everday items as anticipated. Needs a lot of TLC.
2.0
way different than it looks online
dirty property with large spider webs in multiple corners, lacking matching glasses for the number of guests, needs a dishwasher and welcome book with wifi number, furniture is worn,back toilet runs non stop, shower doors are not fitted properly causing water to run out on the floor. Not stocked with everday items as anticipated. Needs a lot of TLC.
5.0
This place is fantastic! The location is awesome - a couple of minute walk to the pier, shops and restaurants and about a 5 minute walk to Von's for groceries. Awesome family style dinner table and great room for hanging out and playing games! We can't wait to go back!
5.0
Fabulous
This place is fantastic! The location is awesome - a couple of minute walk to the pier, shops and restaurants and about a 5 minute walk to Von's for groceries. Awesome family style dinner table and great room for hanging out and playing games! We can't wait to go back!
5.0
Very nice bottom floor condo. Less than a 5 minute walk to the waterfront and to the Vons market. House had all the items needed. Beach towels, cooking utensils and some small food items, like sugar coffee, spices, etc.Even had a washer and dryer which came in handy. Very happy with the property.
5.0
Perfect getaway home for 6 people
Very nice bottom floor condo. Less than a 5 minute walk to the waterfront and to the Vons market. House had all the items needed. Beach towels, cooking utensils and some small food items, like sugar coffee, spices, etc.
Even had a washer and dryer which came in handy. Very happy with the property.
2.0
Catalina is fun!
An island experience in la county that is pretty cool, however this house is in dire need of some tlc. A good scrub at the very least, paint and a remodel would be best. The appliances are broken, the lamp in the last review is still sparking! There is no door on the big bedroom, the furniture is filthy., the house is cluttered. There was a horrible fish smell that we couldn’t get rid of. The upstairs unit is very loud, we could hear it all. Construction started early one morning. There are no views, no natural light, and on a busy, noisy street. Pretty bad.
On the positive side, the beds were clean, the manager was very sweet and brought disinfectant and febreeze, she also loaned us a golf cart. The location is superb, the island charming. We will return to Catalina but we won’t stay here again.
4.0
Good location but had some kinks to work out
We all liked that shops and restaurants were walking distance from the house, on a flat road was a bonus. The social area was large with comfortable furniture. Beds were also comfortable.
We did run into several kinks that need to be addressed.
- Half of the lights in the dining room chandelier are burnt out so we pulled a lamp from one of the bedrooms to give more light to the dining room.
-Lamps behind couch weren't plugged in. Access to them was difficult as the large sectional is up against a built-in shelf.
- In the bathroom off the kitchen the shower handle falls off while trying to open/close the door and the toilet handle must be shook to turn off
- Had to call property manager because we couldn't figure out how to work the TV remove. An instruction notebook on this along with trash/recycling and WiFi information would have been nice.
- We didn't cook any meals there but one night wanted to have appetizers and needed a can opener - none to be found. Had to use rusty pliers. Cooking options are limited. Guests should take stock before grocery shopping so they know they can fix it.
- One bedroom only has two small drawers in closet for storage
- Have to hold knob on dryer for it to work
- On/off dial on lamp between twin beds started smoking when turned on
- Hooks needed in bathroom off dining area
I highly recommend owner or property manager spend a few days living there before it gets listed again so they can see first hand these issues and possibly more. Once they get addressed, I'd recommend the unit but not until then.
5.0
Fabulous property
Can’t wait to come back and stay again😁
5.0
Beautiful accommodations
Beautiful unit and comfortable accommodations with a great location to front street. Excellent communication with the property manager. Will definitely stay again.
5.0
Great location and space
Loved the location and the space of the unit. Quick walk to the boardwalk and from the ferry. Host was able to accomodate early check-in/late check-out which was very nice. Would stay again!
5.0
Catalina Townhouse
We recently went to Catalina for a family wedding. We enjoyed staying in the townhouse; it was spacious, clean, and conveniently located near the town and grocery store.
Well appointed, we'd happily stay there again!
5.0
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We had a great timeline
4.0
Remodeling Upstairs
The accommodations were very nice. The decor was charming. The unit was very clean, with nice bedding and linens. Our only complaint was that the unit upstairs was being remodeled from 8 a.m. till 8 p.m., causing quite a racket when we were in the unit. The workers were very polite and when we asked them to be quieter, they were accommodating. If it weren't for that, this unit would get a five.
5.0
Perfect Avalon weekend
Loved our stay at this Avalon townhouse. Five minute walk to new Vons grocery store. Easy walk to town and pier. Three bedrooms and two full baths were perfect accommodations for eight. Seating in living room, along with sun room was perfect setup for group conversation. Of course it helped that the weather was perfect and the hills were sprinkled with wild flowers and were100% green. Would definitely reserve for a return visit.
5.0
Great family place!
Super location, great feel, easy in and out!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Avalon?
The average price for a rental in Avalon is $656 per night. This rental is $166 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sunny Catalina Island Home - Steps to Avalon Bay!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Sunny Catalina Island Home - Steps to Avalon Bay! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sunny Catalina Island Home - Steps to Avalon Bay!?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, laundry, balcony / patio, and tv.
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