NEW YEAR - NEW CRAZY LOW DEALS ON FANTASTIC HOME
About this condo rental
Located in Avalon, this charming condo for $325 per night is a great option for your next break. City of Avalon Business License # 009926 Are you ready to step into an island paradise located in Los Angeles county? If so, whether you arrive by air or sea, be prepared to enjoy what has been called “The most charming island get-away in all of North America.” Mike, the Buffalo overlooks this enchanting home completely renovated to capture the “island vibe.” This home is a spacious 1275 square foot treasure with stunning 180-degree direct ocean views. In the day, you can watch the dolphins, seals, birds and boats while the evening brings the unapparelled view of the southern California coast alit from twenty-three miles across the pacific. Inside the home, vaulted ceilings and open floor plan offer an expansive living space with Ocean Views from three sets of French patio doors. Relax on the 150-inch Sectional Sofa while selecting one of 10,000 movies on hand from Netflix on the massive 65-inch Plasma TV. Read a book from our 'All Things Catalina' library, stream your own music or play what is provided through the blue tooth enabled stereo system. Many choose to BBQ or cook with the ocean breeze while enjoying the professionally decorated unit which incorporates brand top shelf furnishings with rare, antique and indigenous items such as original Catalina Pottery and tiled table. We have taken great strides to make the home comfortable and hope you enjoy the 500-thread count bedding and designer towels. Stainless steel appliances accompany fine Marble and updated faucets and lighting fixtures throughout the kitchen and both bathrooms. Enjoy the blue Pacific from the game room which is equipped with a table and full selection of board games as well as a Queen bed. Furnishings and bar-b-que sit under tiled deck on the patio. Washer and Dryer are located inside the unit. This home along with unit next door unit take up the entire top of building four so you can rent both units for extended family and friends. In exchange for steps up to building four, these units both have elevated vaulted ceilings and amazing sprawling ocean views making the walk up well worth it! Please reference VRBO ID 497962 to view the neighboring unit. This home is located in exclusive Hamilton Cove which boasts of a beach area, tennis, croquette, putting and tennis courts. Yet, if you are visiting Catalina, we recommend you get take our superior 2015 Yamaha Limo Cart into town and explore. You will be just minutes from the Descanso Beach Club where you can rent a Cabana or simply enjoy this fully wonderful beach club which offers beach lounge chairs as well as a bar and food. Many folks will hit the beach club after an exciting zip line experience or to simply enjoy an afternoon. We could go on and on about Catalina Island, but we think the Chamber of Commerce said it best in describing our beloved Island, “Catalina Island is a picture-perfect paradise and a world apart from the hustle and bustle of the mainland just 22 miles away. The air is refreshing, the water is clear, the community is casual and friendly, and there’s not one traffic light on the whole Island. From the city of Avalon to the rustic village of Two Harbors, experience the Island for yourself - explore the rugged back country where the buffalo roam, enjoy the most stylish in dining experiences, conquer the rush of thrilling adventures, and relax on the sand with the gentle rhythm of the ocean. When you’re on Island Time, you’re always having the time of your life.” Please feel free to follow us on Twitter for special offers. @buffalomike_ca. Thank you. Management is not responsible for association shut downs of pools, spas, fitness centers, etc. Management will try their best to keep you informed of any closures that they are aware of but guest is advised to check Hamilton Cove Website for any closures during their stay. Please see contract for additional details.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Map of Avalon, CA
Reviews
4.6/5.0
Outstanding(148 Reviews)
5.0
My friends and I had a great time celebrating my boyfriend's birthday. We enjoyed each morning on the balcony taking in the beautiful views. The beds were comfortable and the place was clean. Yes, a lot of stairs, but nothing we couldn't handle. We had a slight issue at check-in, but Chela (prop mgr) was on it! Overall the trip was fantastic and we would totally stay here again. We love Mike (the Buffalo)
10.0
This Condo was perfect for our family vacation. The views are awesome and so relaxing. The whole community is beautiful and we loved the fact that it comes with a golf cart to go around the island. Just be aware that it is at the top of the building and there are 73 stair steps to climb to get to the condo but other than that it was wonderful!
4.0
Well cared for space with nice spaces. We had my 82 yr old mom with us and had no heads up that there were 75 steps up to unit. Yikes. Also there are step downs within the unit that had non operating motion lights. We did have falls as a result. Beautiful unit and view and island.
Well appointed for all your needs. Overall a wonderful place to stay.
4.0
has numerous amenities
4.0
Well equipped and comfortable.
5.0
Everything about this trip was amazing for our family. From the home to the view to the amenities to the service we were blown away. First the home. Everything we needed was included and the themed decor made for such a fun experience. You could tell the designer put some time into capturing the history and feel of Catalina Island. The view is spectacular - especially at night as you can see the lights from the California coast. We were in the south of France earlier this summer and I would take the Hamilton Cove view everyday of the week. All the units have stairs, but my word it is worth the walk for the serene and spectacular views. The house was well acquainted and everything worked well. We particularly enjoyed the golf cart and the access it gave us to the island. But, the home and view was so nice and instantly put everyone in a good mood so we didn't want to leave, EVER. The service team was so nice and professional and helpful I want to give a shout-out to Jennifer and Olivia who obviously care about their guests experience and helped us tremendously. We will be back again and again.
We would highly recommend this rental for anyone unless you do not want to walk up the stairs then you should not stay in Hamilton Cove. We use VRBO's all over the country and I would put this experience at the top of the list.
5.0
Room view was phenomenal. Ate outdoors several times with 180 degree ocean view of the deep blue waters full of life, both animals and humans! :) Temperatures were wonderfully balmy, open windows all night long for breezy deep sleep every night. Every kitchen gadget you would ever need, beds were super comfortable, large shower, deep soaking bathtub, mahogany cabinetry was notable. And golf cart available to come and go as you please. It was a perfect stay, the quarters were beautiful and sturdy. We had so much fun. You can't choose a better experience.
5.0
We loved everything, location, amenities, the home, balcony. Definitely staying there again. We also enjoyed The Catalina Wine Mixer.
5.0
Rancho Relaxo was just that - very relaxing. The location is a quick 10 minute golf car ride from town. The unit is reached by a number of stairs but you are rewarded with spectacular panoramic views on a long expansive deck. The unit was very clean and had all the amenities one could ask for including a golf cart although the golf cart could use an upgrade. Keep in mind that the master bath has only a tub, no shower. There is a shower in the second bath. We would definitely stay here again.
4.0
This property was clean with amazing views and a fun property to stay at with a pool and jacuzzi. It was so nice to have the golf cart. The house was comfortable and had a nice kitchen. This would be a great condo to stay at with your children as far as sleeping arrangements but this condo is not set up for two couples. The second bedroom was so tiny it didn’t have room for luggage and didn’t have a closet. This condo is a two bathroom but only the main bathroom had a shower. The master bathroom only has a tub so both couples had to share the main shower. The master suite was super nice and roomy with a huge closet. Also something to be aware of is the amount of stairs you have to climb to get to the unit.
Upon arrival the lock box was open with key in it and anyone could access it and the housekeepers left mops on porch.
Over it was a great quiet and beautiful place to stay.
5.0
Simply beautiful..loved every minute.
3.0
Property was clean but lacks updates. Very poor kitchen lighting. Exterior doors do not close and couldn't get them to lock. Eighty steps up to door. Good view ample towels great rec areas
5.0
The only place to be in Catalina. Gated and quiet community.
Picturesque view from the balcony. Spacious and clean. Golf cart provided. Tennis courts.. Just up the hill from everything.. My only complaint was the shared/ communal balcony. The neighbors/renter were super loud and obnoxious on the balcony.
1.0
Not impressed. Furnace only worked in main living area, bedrooms not. Hot tub was under construction without saying anything or advising prior to booking. Golf cart cover was damaged and riding around was cold, noisy, and flaps kept hitting us. Very disappointed. Teued to resolve issue but no luck....stay away from this place.
5.0
We had a great 4 days stay. From the beginning our place we stay was amazing. All 4 of us would recommend this property to anyone. Amazing views of ocean from our place.
5.0
It was our first time here at the Island and staying at this villa made it an epic time! House was perfect size for what we needed. We went at a very hot time and there was only one fan in the house so an extra fan or two would have been good to have. Other than that, we would definitely stay again!
5.0
This condo was absolutely beautiful and the property was also breathtaking. We are so greatful for the hospitality and flexibility of our host Olivia. The place was clean and the decor was very nicely done. We enjoyed our stay and wish it could have been a longer stay. We were able to explore the island in the nice Golf-cart that came with the stay to which made it easy to do the most in one day!
We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
Perfect, wonderfully quiet, romantic, and comfortable.
4.0
The views were spectacular, the townhome was basically very nice. The second bedroom is really quite small with out a closet or any place to hang things and the master bath only has a tub so we all had to use the second bathroom shower. Lots of ants so had to be almost sterile so as no to wake up to ant colony in the kitchen. Also, four flights of stairs to climb getting to the unit, might say it will keep you in shape. Had the taxi driver take up luggage, needless to say he earned his tip. Kitchen is well equipped with pots and pans along with utensils and serving dishes. Aside from a few minor inconveniences we had a great stay. Very relaxing and fantastic weather!
3.0
Great location and property. Specific unit is tired and old. No AC in building and it was very hot at night. Fans didn't work properly. Many of the doors didn't lock properly. No filter for coffee maker. Tiles missing from tub deck and handles broken on some of the drawers. Few pieces of the exterior furniture were broken and some extra pieces of furniture on back deck that didn't belong. Aunts in unit and cleaning was just OK. We enjoyed walking to town and enjoyed the view from the unit but building and unit in need of overhaul.
5.0
Quiet and beautiful place. Loved the golf cart availability. Would stay here again. Felt like a true island experience.
5.0
Great location and huge 2 bedroom with awesome living space.
Spent 2 nights and enjoyed it all. Golf cart was a huge plus.
4.0
Great Ocean View.
Condo was clean and came well equipped. Be aware that this condo is accessed by 4 flights of stairs. No elevator access. If you don't mind the hike that then I highly recommend this place. Very comfortable, great views.
5.0
Fabulous views and spacious condo
We love this unit in Hamilton Cove. It was everything we wanted in a quick overnight to Catalina. Having early access to the golf cart made getting to and from town convenient. We dropped our bags and had lunch, and did some shopping before returning to the condo for sunset. It was interesting that is no shower in the master bedroom, just a tub, and with a drought that was out of the question. Also, the description states a murphy bed in the office, and this unit did not have one and that was a bit disappointing. A good experience overall.
3.0
Not quite up to par
The pros: Great location. Deck w/ stunning views & bbq. Spacious dining area & living room w/ample seating & large newer couch. Comfy bed in master. Lots of portable fans. Convenience of having own golf cart.
Cons: lighting throughout unit is really terrible, especially in kitchen & bathrooms. Numerous missing lightbulbs, broken fixtures & strange/inoperable switches. Inadequate amount of lighting in general. We had to move a small table lamp into kitchen to improve visibility while cooking. Only one set of safety lights installed on the various step downs throughout unit work so beware! Came real close to taking a header numerous times, especially at night going into kitchen & master. No Murphy bed, table or chair as shown in guest bedroom. Instead, there was a regular bed which was so hard/uncomfortable we opted to sleep on the couch instead so honestly didn’t find second bedroom really very useful. Also, only two clean bath towels in entire unit upon checking in. No kitchen/beach towels or bath mats either. After searching throughout unit we finally discovered a full load of wet towels left in washing machine & another full load of wet towels left in dryer. Dryer didn’t work so there was no way to dry any of them other than hanging in sun on balcony. This was discovered after we took a shower (which btw, is NOT in master bath) so really had to scramble to find a way to dry off. Upon notifying management, we did receive replacement towels later in day but I think it’s worth noting that they were a far cry from the high end/designer ones w/matching bath mats shown in pictures and unit description. Coffee machine initially had wrong carafe so we had trouble brewing coffee first morning as well. This was also rectified, but between that & no clean towels, first day definitely started off rocky! There was also a discarded coffee table blocking the side entrance to the balcony that we had to navigate around & gym was closed entire stay so couldn’t use.
We had a great trip overall, but in terms of maintenance this unit simply feels neglected. The potential is there, but it’s definitely not being kept up to the level I was expecting based on other reviews. I really can’t stress enough on how much just a few electrical/lighting updates and taking the time to replace all broken/ missing bulbs, fixtures, and basic kitchen supplies & toiletries would go in improving the overall comfort/appeal of the unit. So close :(
5.0
Get ready to climb steps to allow for this beautiful view. Property slept 4 adults comfortably.
Golf cart was a life saver.
4.0
We loved the beautiful views of the blue ocean. The place is pretty much as advertised. We enjoyed the patio and use of the golf cart. The 2nd bedroom is very small so we had to use blow up mattress in the living room for our older son. Bedding for that was a hodgepodge of sheets/blankets. A few issues: 1) Cart wasn’t full of gas when we arrived. We still filled at the end. 2) The bed in 2nd room broke so our son had to move to couch in the middle of the night, but they fixed it the next day. 3) No garbage bags but they brought some next evening. All in all, it was great place to stay and we’d recommend it!
4.0
Beautiful views!
We loved the beautiful views of the blue ocean. The place is pretty much as advertised. We enjoyed the patio and use of the golf cart. The 2nd bedroom is very small so we had to use blow up mattress in the living room for our older son. Bedding for that was a hodgepodge of sheets/blankets. A few issues: 1) Cart wasn’t full of gas when we arrived. We still filled at the end. 2) The bed in 2nd room broke so our son had to move to couch in the middle of the night, but they fixed it the next day. 3) No garbage bags but they brought some next evening. All in all, it was great place to stay and we’d recommend it!
5.0
Best View Ever
Get ready to climb steps to allow for this beautiful view. Property slept 4 adults comfortably.
Golf cart was a life saver.
5.0
Beautiful, just as depicted in pictures. I would rent it again, without hesitation.
4.0
Very pretty setting. Only issue was no hangers (or coffee?!) when we arrived. Ask manager to send some hangers up for wedding suits and dresses to hang. Picked up coffee at the local market. Otherwise, all good.
5.0
The beauty of a Avalon... Catalina island
Beautiful, just as depicted in pictures. I would rent it again, without hesitation.
4.0
Hamilton Cove
Very pretty setting. Only issue was no hangers (or coffee?!) when we arrived. Ask manager to send some hangers up for wedding suits and dresses to hang. Picked up coffee at the local market. Otherwise, all good.
5.0
We had a great time, Olivia was there when we had questions. The golf cart was very convenient. We didn’t want to leave.
5.0
Would absolutely stay here again. 4 things not covered by owner or Vrbo reviews(or reviews from that other rental site). 1) the key unlocks the upper and lower mechanism. Turn clockwise till the upper(dead bolt) unlocks and continue to unlock the bottom. 2) You can drop off your passengers above the condo. Stop at the steps marked of condo 8 & 10 and 18 & 20. Then they can walk down 70 plus steps to the condo.Instead of walking up 70 plus steps from the cart parking spot. 3) the balcony is a little bigger than the picture implies. When we stayed it had six chairs. 4) Cell Service. our friends had Verizon we have AT&T. Perfect cell service for Verizon. Absolutely zero bars for AT&T every where in Hamilton Cove(Iphone 12's). "Landline" in condo works fine. So we set up WiFi calling on the phones and that works fine within the condo. Again the rental was excellent.
5.0
Lovely location
We had a great time, Olivia was there when we had questions. The golf cart was very convenient. We didn’t want to leave.
5.0
Very Nice
Would absolutely stay here again. 4 things not covered by owner or Vrbo reviews(or reviews from that other rental site). 1) the key unlocks the upper and lower mechanism. Turn clockwise till the upper(dead bolt) unlocks and continue to unlock the bottom. 2) You can drop off your passengers above the condo. Stop at the steps marked of condo 8 & 10 and 18 & 20. Then they can walk down 70 plus steps to the condo.Instead of walking up 70 plus steps from the cart parking spot. 3) the balcony is a little bigger than the picture implies. When we stayed it had six chairs. 4) Cell Service. our friends had Verizon we have AT&T. Perfect cell service for Verizon. Absolutely zero bars for AT&T every where in Hamilton Cove(Iphone 12's). "Landline" in condo works fine. So we set up WiFi calling on the phones and that works fine within the condo. Again the rental was excellent.
5.0
We enjoyed all aspects of this home and Hamilton Cove
5.0
Excellent property
We enjoyed all aspects of this home and Hamilton Cove
5.0
We had an amazing time at the property! We would definitely stay again!
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Avalon?
The average price for a rental in Avalon is $460 per night. This rental is $135 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at NEW YEAR - NEW CRAZY LOW DEALS ON FANTASTIC HOME. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at NEW YEAR - NEW CRAZY LOW DEALS ON FANTASTIC HOME. Enjoy the water!
Is NEW YEAR - NEW CRAZY LOW DEALS ON FANTASTIC HOME pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at NEW YEAR - NEW CRAZY LOW DEALS ON FANTASTIC HOME?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and laundry.
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