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Steps to Avalon Bay: Sunny Catalina Island Home!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
TV, books
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Avalon, CA
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪23 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 Avalon Bay: Sunny Catalina Island Home!

Walk to Restaurants, Shops & South Beach | Beautiful Sunroom

Make Catalina Island your summer playground at this 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental in Avalon. This historic townhome is within walking distance of Green Pleasure Pier and Avalon Bay — perfect for beachgoers, adventure seekers, and those looking to unwind by the sea. When you're not relaxing in the light-filled sunroom, take a trip to the Descanso Beach Club or explore Lovers Cove for some snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 twin beds
- Bedroom 3: 1 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
- Sunroom
- Fireplace

KITCHEN
- Fully equipped, gas range stove, microwave
- Drip coffee maker, toaster, Crockpot
- Ample cabinet space
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware

GENERAL
- Linens & towels
- Hair dryer
- Trash bags, paper towels
- On-site laundry facilities

FAQ
- Another vacation rental on-site
- Quiet hours (10:00 PM-9:00 AM)
- No A/C

ACCESSIBILITY
- Stairs required to enter, ground-floor unit

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
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Avalon Pier. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Avalon Pier and 14 minutes on foot from Catalina Island Golf Course
Sunny Catalina Island Home - Steps to Avalon Bay! offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
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

Catalina Island Townhome Steps Avalon Bay House
Catalina Island Townhome Steps House
Catalina Island Townhome Steps Avalon Bay
Catalina Island Townhome Steps
Catalina Townhome Steps
Sunny Catalina Steps To Avalon
Catalina Island Townhome Steps to Avalon Bay!
Sunny Catalina Island Home - Steps to Avalon Bay! Avalon
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Steps to Avalon Bay: Sunny Catalina Island Home! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

arshdeep s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very underdeveloped property

Need few basic repairs like lock, heat etc .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Carla G.

Disappointed

The location was great, with large living room to hang out in with our family. Laundry was left in the washer. The washing machine had had hair stuck in it with what I assume is laundry detergent liquid. There was no central heat. Three space heaters were provided which continually blew a fuse. As there were three bedrooms there was no heat for living room when all three rooms had someone sleeping. My son in law was unable to use his medical device as the fuse kept going out. The house was very cold. This may be a great summer house but Is avoid it in the winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

CHARITY S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Excellent location. VRBO pictures & info are NOT current.

Excellent location! Very close walk to/from ferry and the Avalon strip which we loved and appreciated. HOWEVER, there was no Welcome book/binder to provide you with any info about WiFi and/or any additional info. Had to search for the house keys.The door knob lock doesn't unlock/lock from the outside. House was very dark and dingy and musky inside. Poor lighting during the daytime. The window was blocked by a huge palm tree. Living room area rug, dining chairs and extended living area were dirty. Kitchen cabinets are not white; now painted gray but all scratched up and dirty around the cabinet knobs/handles. Spice cabinet was disorganized and smelled strongly of spices. There were no extra paper towels, so we had to buy our own. Refrigerator water dispenser had dried brown calcium deposits. Walls are thin. You can hear all the footsteps and talking upstairs. There's a sink inside one of the bedrooms. Not enough hangers in the closets. Bathrooms are newly updated, but there are no towel racks or hooks to hang towels or your clothes. Communication was only through text and not via VRBO. Guest contact provided initially was not the correct person listed and their email address was invalid and undeliverable. When I finally was given the correct Guest Contact person, response time for questions/inquiries were delayed and required following up. My friends and I all agreed that the location was excellent but will not be returning to this particular property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Judith C.

243 Clarissa

Location excellent. House well stocked with dishes, etc. beach supplies available in shed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennise S., Stockton, California

Liked: Cleanliness

God’s Masterpiece

From one beach house owner to another remove the palm tree from the front window. We had a blessed time together. 🙏❤️👍
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula C., Whittier, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Warm and Inviting

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connett B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

A+ rental
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Moms 80th

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Sudhin M., San Jose, California, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness

Pictures on web-site may be misleading

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

patsi s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Avalon getaway

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B., Santa Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space and location, be prepared in winter

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephanie G., Playa Del Rey

Liked: Cleanliness

Needs some TLC

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for teens

Had a wonderful time..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place lots of space for all, we had 6 adults and 2 children. Excellent location and overall gr

Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dallas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and location

Loved this place. Roomy common areas and walking distance to everything. We had a great weekend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love our Catalina trips!

The property owners take pride in this property and Veronica was a great communicator. Thanks for a great holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C., Toluca Lake

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay and location!

A beautiful home in a prime, quiet location! We had everything we needed! 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Mary V.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerald G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020