Catalina Island Cottage - Walk to Main St & Beach! - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Avalon, CA

Catalina Island Museum
4 min walk
Catalina Island Medical Center
4 min walk
Catalina Island Visitor Center
5 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.

Catalina Island Cottage - Walk to Main St & Beach!

A Golden State retreat awaits you at this charming beach-bungalow cottage in Avalon. Sleeping up to 6 lucky travelers, this welcoming 2-bed, 2-bath abode offers a comfortable and easygoing vibe that is perfect for a small family or group of friends. Located on a pedestrian-only street, you'll be within walking distance of shops, restaurants, beach activities, and water sports. Look forward to starting the day with a round of golf or paddleboard adventure before returning home to relax!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Air Conditioning | Walk to Restaurants & Shops | Open Layout

Arrive at this quaint beach-style bungalow and fall in love with your new home-away-from-home, perfect couples or small families who value walk-ability and time spent by the sea!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds

INDOOR LIVING: Open living room, vintage coastal interior, flat-screen air TV w/ local channels & DVD player, pass-through window, games
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, gas range stove, breakfast bar, blender, drip coffee maker, toaster, microwave, ample cabinet space, Crock-pot, spices, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi (no streaming capabilities), linens/towels, A/C, trash bags, paper towels, beach toys, beach chairs, charcoal grill
FAQ: 2 stairs required
PARKING: No parking available

-- THE LOCATION --

SEAS THE DAY: Middle Beach (0.2 miles), South Beach (0.3 miles), Step Beach (0.4 miles), Hamilton Beach (2.0 miles), Lovers Cove - popular snorkeling destination (2.5 miles), Moonstone Beach (0.7 miles), Two Harbors - popular snorkeling destination (17.7 miles)
EXPLORE THE ISLAND: Catalina Room Escape (0.2 miles), Catalina Island Museum (0.2 miles), Catalina Island Undersea Expedition (0.2 miles), Catalina Ferry and Boat Terminal (0.5 miles), Catalina Casino (0.7 miles), Descanso Beach Club (0.9 miles)
THE OUTDOORS: Golf Gardens (0.1 miles), Wrigley Stage Avalon Bay Vista (0.2 miles), Machine Gun Park (0.4 miles), Knabe Park (0.4 miles), Catalina Island Golf Course (0.7 miles), Nature Center (1.0 miles), Wrigley Botanical Garden (1.5 miles), Garden To Sky Summit (3.6 miles)
EVENTS (Avalon): Catalina Film Festival, Catalina JazzTrax Festival, Catalina Wine Mixer, Catalina Art Festival, Catalina Wine Festival
AIRPORTS: Catalina Airport (10.0 miles), John Wayne Airport (mainland, ferry/helicopter 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, gatherings or parties
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- The WiFi does not have streaming capabilities
- NOTE: Toiletries are not provided and it is recommended that guests provide their own
- NOTE: The property requires 2 stairs to access

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Catalina Island Museum. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the cottage.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and TV
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Just a 4-minute walk from Catalina Island Museum and 4 minutes by foot from Catalina Island Medical Center

This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Avalon cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Spices
Toaster
Mixer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV
Games
Video library
Books

Outdoor areas

Barbecue

Comfort

Air conditioning

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

Hunting nearby
Power boating nearby
Hiking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

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 age 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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

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 Walk To Main St &

New! Avalon Cottage Walk to Town Center!

Catalina Island Cottage Walk to Main St Beach!

Catalina Island Cottage - Walk to Main St & Beach! Avalon

Catalina Island Cottage - Walk to Main St & Beach! Cottage

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Catalina Island Cottage - Walk to Main St & Beach! Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Steven U.

29 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Catalina Half

Good loaction

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

17 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kimberly G.

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Very dated and not functional

In previous reviews we knew the property was stated but we expected it to be functional. The shower in one of the bathrooms did not work.Curtain rods would fall off the walls windows don't open and close properly or all the way front door lock

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lynne R.

24 Aug 2024

Lack of communication!

I tried to contact Bond my assigned person to contact with any questions. I called and sent a e-mail days before my arrival with no response! Arrived at house and found a shower they was inoperable and easily visible by cleaning crew with handle broken off and left on shelf. Called plumber contact on Bulletin Board and there was no voice mail. All contact information was old from 2014! I have been renting in Catalina for 40 years and this is my worst experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Klara K.

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location, could use updates

The house was able to accommodate us all fairly well. The location was about a mile walk to Descanso beach club, which wasn’t too bad considering the views on the walk. With that being said, the house could use some updates (shower, paint, curtain rods, etc.). Also, some cookware in the kitchen needs to be updated (mainly pots and pans). The outside of the house could also use some maintenance (cleaning out the shed, removing cob webs, etc.). Overall, my family enjoyed our stay on Catalina island.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

troy C.

Cute Cottage

Good location, cute cottage but it could use a little TLC ( a few broken or dirty items and a messy closet/storage area in one of the rooms). Check-out said by 10 a.m. and at 9:40 a.m. the cleaning people were hovering outside of the front door. Overall though we did enjoy are time there and it was the perfect size for our group of 4 people.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

19 Sept 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Old and dingy

Don't do it. The place was old and dingy. The bathrooms were so small, we had to sit sideways to close the door. The back room had old items stored behind a curtain...it was a mess. On top of all that, the beds were very uncomfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group

24 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was a OG vintage Catalina beach rental. It was very clean and the location is superb. We had no water pressure issues like in other reviews. It was quirky and fun. It even has an old skool built in tuner and record player. It was a perfect weekend getaway. It’s not the Ritz but it gives you the vintage Catalina beach getaway. We would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Angela R., HESPERIA

18 Jul 2021

Not As Described

First, let me start off by saying that the property manager, Veronica was great and very accommodating. Other than that, this was not the place for us. We have stayed in many rentals on Catalina and are use to older rentals. However, this rental really was not described accurately. 1. No air conditioning in “master.” 2. Many windows are missing slats and won’t even close. 3. Front bathroom- your knees will touch the door when sitting down. There is zero water pressure, like NONE. 4. Back bathroom- toilet are is so small it’s like it was made for kids. 5. Neighbors left side porch light on and it flooded into the kids’ bedroom. The windows and coverings were so thin, there was no keeping ANY sound or light out. 6. Couches in living room were super uncomfortable and not very clean, just from being old and outdated. 7. Can’t take shower in one bathroom if someone is in the other, which is super inconvenient. 8. Nowhere to eat meals. There was only three stools, even though four were pictured. All three stools were wobbly and broken. We had to eat sitting on the couch or floor. 9. Overall this cottage could be super cute, but is in need of some serious updating, especially for the price.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Christopher g.

12 Jul 2021

Not an accurate listing of the property

The house is cute and been coming to Avalon for 25 plus years and rented many houses all over. This one was in really bad shape. One shower did not have hot water so we all had to share one shower. The one bathroom we shared if you sit on the toilet you cannot close the door. Also the water pressure was especially bad and i know they island has water rations but it would take me 5 min to rinse the soap off and finally got a cup to do it quicker. Also all the item that were listed for the beach there was no key that opened the guest doors to access them. There was a key on the cork board but it did not open that door labeled outside for that. It was just not a great rental and would not rent again. It was cute but alot of money for those issues.

4/10 Poor

Catherine W.

9 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Noisy

They were jackhammering and laying the foundation for a new home 3 feet from our window from 8am to 5pm. The owner had to know this and should have disclosed it. At night the street turns into a frat house. No hand soap in the back bathroom.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021