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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Avalon, California
  • Catalina Island Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Golf Course
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps to Beach & Bites: Catalina Island Retreat!

1912 Beach House | Walk to Green Pleasure Pier | Coastal Décor | Open Floor Plan

Looking for the perfect summer escape with family? Avalon on Catalina Island is calling! Stay in this charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath vacation rental, just a short stroll from the shore. Spend the day at Avalon’s public beach or embark on exciting tours like Catalina Adventure Tours and the Zip Line Eco Tour — both less than a mile away! After a day of coastal adventures, retreat to your cozy home away from home!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 twin beds
- Living Room: 1 sleeper sofa

MAIN FEATURES
- Cable TVs
- Hardwood floors
- Offered ceilings
- Barn door
- Side dining table
- Spacious living room

KITCHEN
- Cooking basics & spices
- Stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator
- Drip coffee maker, blender

GENERAL
- Towels & linens
- Complimentary toiletries
- Ceiling fans
- Wall furnace (living room)

FAQ
- No A/C

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, stairs to enter

PARKING
- Free street parking (first-come, first-served)

ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS 
- An additional property is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR FUN: Avalon Beach (walking distance), Golf Gardens (0.1 miles), Wrigley Stage Avalon Vista (0.2 miles), Machine Gun Park (0.4 miles), Step Beach (0.4 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Catalina Island Museum (0.2 miles), Catalina Island Visitor Center (0.2 miles), Catalina Island Undersea Expedition (0.3 miles), Diving Catalina (0.3 miles), Snorkeling Catalina (0.4 miles), Parasail Catalina (0.4 miles), Catalina Adventure Tours (0.5 miles), Zip Line Eco Tour (0.9 miles), Wrigley Botanical Garden (1.5 miles)
RESTAURANTS: The Lobster Trap (0.2 miles), The Sandtrap (0.2 miles), Maggie’s Blue Rose Mexican (0.2 miles), Bluewater Avalon (0.3 miles)
AIRPORT: Catalina Airport - AVX (13.0 miles)

-- 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
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story property requires steps to enter
- Another vacation rental unit is on-site, in the upper unit of the home, and other travelers may be present during your stay
- The property has ceiling fans but does not offer air conditioning
- There is a wall furnace in the living room but no heat in the bedrooms. Portable heaters are not provided
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Catalina Island Museum. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms and a sofa bed
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Catalina Island Museum and 10 minutes on foot from Catalina Island Golf Course

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
New! Family friendly Avalon Home Walk to Beach!
Nautical Avalon Retreat Steps From Beach Dining!
Historic Nautical Retreat Steps From Beach & Bites Avalon
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Steps to Beach & Bites: Catalina Island Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach cottage

We could not have asked for a more perfect beach cottage getaway! As described, it was all that we needed to relax and easily get to town and back. You won't be disappointed staying here, it has everything you need, and you can't beat the location in the flats. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time booking a home for our stay. We've been traveling to Catalina for off and on since 2015. Initial booking was non refundable, which was fine but i do usually like to book something that gives me a deadline to cancel without fees or book now pay later option. Communication was a tad spotty as i couldn't get ahold of the property manager until morning of arrival when i got an email from verbo/evolve with more detailed contact info. Unfortunately we weren't able to check in early like at a hotel however they did let us leave our luggage but not till 11am and we had arrived on the island at around 9am. This home was very beach themed perfect decor for the location. It felt very homey. Since we booked downstairs we were able to use the golfcart which was awesome to utilize. The real only downside was the wifi and TV options were extremely slow or even not working which with two little ones if we relied on that we would have had a hard time. thankfully i had planned ahead just in case since the island tends to have bad reception we were prepared. The upstairs tenants who were booked our first night were quite but night two there was a louder croud and in the room my daughter slept in, caused her to wake up so the noise in the back room is very loud. Other than that i still would stay here again, the location was perfect not too far and not too close just right. It was nice to say good morning to all the local neighbors too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

hui jin

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to EVERYTHING!

We couldn’t have chosen a better VRBO for our sisters trip!This home was a close walking distance to EVERYTHING. Vons Grocery Store is only 1 block away. We never even used the provided golf cart. The kitchen had all the needed pots, pans, and dishes needed to cook. The property manager was easy to contact and respond quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Kimberley H., Sacramento, California USA

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location with golf cart

Having a golf cart in Avalon is quite a treat. This house however could use a deep cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Two things we loved about this place were that it was walking distance to the main strip of stores and beach and it included a golf cart. It was a nice and cozy place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY HERE!!! The property was filthy, broken coffee maker, exposed electrical outlet, outlets that didn’t work, a toilet that was leaking and plumber had to be called. Smelled like sewer but that might be a city problem. If the owner tended the property regularly and cleared out the pipes that might not have been a problem. The owner never responded to our request on a partial refund. You have been warned. STAY AWAY!!! The only positive thing about the rental was the awesome neighbor that lives next door
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

Couldn't ask for a better all around experience. The free cart made all the difference! Grocery store 100 yards away, set right on the middle of town. Everything was a very easy walk. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

My wife and I enjoyed our and hope to do it again someday soon.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Meh...

Pluses: great location close to everything, good floor plan for family of four, awesome that golf cart was included Minuses: bathrooms need remodel, toilets miniature, rusty gross shower and lighting, lightbulbs throughout were either burnt out or too low, NO hand soap provided, only one roll paper towels, main heater is in front room so bedrooms get cold, no porch so no where to sit outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

John E., Orange, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

This is a very good property for a family with a great location (2 blocks to beach and 1/2 block to market) . The place is relatively clean and comfortable (new mattress/pilows in main bedroom). Twin beds are great for kids/teens. Sofa bed was uncomfortable even for my teen. Kitchen also tight for more than 4 (2 additional sets provided at the bar) . Kitchen well-equipped. TV service and wifi worked well. Many fans provided. Appreciated the toiletries. No outdoor lounging space unless you wanted to sit at the sidewalk. Very much appreciated the golf cart for 4! Would def stay again with just the 4 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Genevieve W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location, just a little dated.

My property manager was fantastic! She was responsive and helpful. The cottage is old, but somewhat maintained. The bathrooms need an update. The rooms were teeny but, workable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020