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Sunny Catalina Island Home - Steps to Avalon Bay!

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view

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Avalon, CA
  • Avalon Pier
    4 min walk
  • Mi Casita Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Downtown Long Beach Station
  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    23 min drive

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About this property

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

Sunny Catalina Island Home - Steps to Avalon Bay!

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
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Avalon Pier. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Avalon Pier and 4 minutes by foot from Catalina Island Visitor Center
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

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
  • Ice maker
  • Mixer
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 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
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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Sunny Catalina Island Home - Steps to Avalon Bay! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Michelle T., Paso Robles

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Kendall W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019