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HAMCOVE BestBldg Best View/OCEANFRONT/ GOLFCART/ SMART TV A/C,25 yards to ocean!

Beach villa with fitness centre and sauna

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 2 flights of stairs above beach with zero obstuctions. Easy walk  to Cove!
Your view standing in living room!!!Same as bedroom!
Large living room over Ocean. Queen Sofa sleeper for 2.
King Bed over the Ocean! Hear the gentle waves...
Queen sofa sleeper large enough for adults and perfect for the kids.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Explore the area

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  • Place, Catalina Island Museum
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
  • Place, Catalina Island Golf Course
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

HAMCOVE BestBldg Best View/OCEANFRONT/ GOLFCART/ SMART TV A/C,25 yards to ocean!

ATTENTION! DO NOT BOOK IF MORE THAN 4 GUESTS! IT'S A LAW ON AVALON. Only 4 guests max for a 1 bedroom condo. If more, you will be EVICTED!
Sorry everyone else, there's been a rash of renters sneaking in 5 and I can lose my rental permit. Now......
There's a reason all locals tell everybody to stay at Exclusive Hamilton Cove Private Condo complex. This condo is in Building #8, #85. At 1,000sqft, (compare to 400 in hotel) and Way More sq footage than all other 1bdrm Ham Cove units, this villa is particularly spacious and easily accommodates 4 guests. The bedroom has a Super Comfy King bed with high thread count linens. The other guests sleep on a queen sofa sleeper with a thick foam mattress in the living room. This condo is Oceanfront with No Obstructions and you'll feel On Top of the Actual Beach you're so close(see pix). Leave windows or French doors open overnight to hear the waves lap the ocean.
The Kitchen has all amenities with a Combination Drip/Kuerig coffeemaker, Large Refrigerator, range/oven, New Non-stick pots and pans, pantry. Everything to feel at home and cook if you want. The BBQ on the balcony is huge and has 2 Propane tanks to ensure you don't run out. We've tried to think of everything!
There's a separate bathtub(for kids or if that's your thing) and a separate shower-whatever your needs. With ALL the amenities and security plus private use of a golfcart,private beach and a kitchen, not only can you save from going out, but you can RELAX and stay in! If you do the math and eat just a few meals in, you pay less here than at hotels. The golfcart alone costs $60 an hour in town! And you'll have it to use exclusively throughout your stay.
Wake up to serenity, brew coffee(or whatever), eat a lil something lounging on the balcony without having to leave(like a hotel). Drive 10 minutes into Avalon, or Stay here at the private beach, pool, jacuzzi that make Hamilton Cove so Magical. Play tennis,mini golf,croquet,workout,swim, take a jacuzzi,snorkel or drive 5 minutes to super-classy Descanso Beach for kayaking, Stand-Up paddleboard, a massage..or..go to the restaurant/bar for outdoor live music(seasonal) and drinks on the beach!!!
See, this vacation is truly what you make of it.From TOTAL relaxation to Full On Hikes,biking, and ALL watersports! Catalina( and Hamilton Cove especially) is so close, but feels miles from home.
With your Host managing things, you'll not only have my personal cell, you'll also have my assistant's. Things happen and we are accessible to you. In fact, you are able to go straight to the villa(checkin time or earlier) without filling out oodles of paperwork in town first(like the management companies). And, we are flexible, when able, to allow for early checkin or late checkout( unlike them)
Caution renting from Management companies. While we've kept our Rates reasonable, these companies' condo rates have Skyrocketed! And if they seem reasonable, watch out for Exorbitant HOST FEES. We charge what our maids get paid. Also, if there's a problem, you better hope it's during business hours, I got no returned call when I had an emergency over the weekend and was blamed for their cart's problem(on Monday)
As hosts, We truly appreciate your booking and want you to have An Excellent Adventure!!! We do what it takes for that to happen.
Also, if this one is booked, please check VRBO #707030, in Building #2, just above Building #7 also with a 180 degree ocean view.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Refuel the cart. Leave keys where you found them and door unlocked
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The cart on Avalon is like a car in the city. I'ts The Law that the driver have a Valid License and Proof of Insurance. You will be asked for proof.
It is Mandatory to refuel the cart ( 1 gallon?)prior to checkout subject to $100 penalty
MAX 4 GUESTS. More than 4? AVALON LAW(Not HOA RULE) results in EVICTION and $500 fine. Don't Book a 1 bdrm!

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Avalon

Located in Avalon, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hamilton Beach and Lovers Cove, while Catalina Island Museum and Catalina Casino are cultural highlights. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Avalon, CA

What's nearby

  • Catalina Casino - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Catalina Island Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Avalon Port - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does HAMCOVE BestBldg Best View/OCEANFRONT/ GOLFCART/ SMART TV A/C,25 yards to ocean! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is HAMCOVE BestBldg Best View/OCEANFRONT/ GOLFCART/ SMART TV A/C,25 yards to ocean! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HAMCOVE BestBldg Best View/OCEANFRONT/ GOLFCART/ SMART TV A/C,25 yards to ocean!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HAMCOVE BestBldg Best View/OCEANFRONT/ GOLFCART/ SMART TV A/C,25 yards to ocean!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HAMCOVE BestBldg Best View/OCEANFRONT/ GOLFCART/ SMART TV A/C,25 yards to ocean! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Avalon villa is within a 15-minute walk of Hamilton Beach, Catalina Casino and Avalon Theater. Avalon Pier and Three Palms Avalon Arcade are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 190 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay.. beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very close to the ocean with a beautiful view from the common area and bedroom. The property owner is extremely responsive and very nice. He checked up to make sure everything worked out perfectly leading up to my stay, during check-in, and at check-out. Thanks you very much, Rich!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful views!

Great property! Loved the views! Loved sitting on the balcony with a cup of coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evenings! We had everything we needed. The golf cart was great to have, it was a hit with the kids! A peaceful retreat despite being full that weekend! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow - images certainly do not do this place justice. Rich's unit is the perfect location for views, access to clubhouse amenities, and the golf cart/beach and it offered the perfect space with comfy living areas and the balcony we spent most of our time on (the neighbors are nice too :)). Loved that the quiet private community was a short distance away from crowds and parties when you were ready to call it a night. Rich was very communicative to ensure our arrival was smooth and instructions/tips were clear. Will definitely return soon.
Love waking up to this view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location!

Hosts are amazing. Location is perfect. And use of the golf cart really makes the experience! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Catalina Getaway

It was a beautiful place, great view! Great communication. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a great time

I only have one complaint is on Wednesday when we went down to town came back to condo and door was wide open they asked if we were staying there I replied yes I asked why my door was open they said they have a master key to enter they wanted to go in and turn up the hot water I said this isn’t except able I have lots of cash and valuables inside and I don’t appreciate you guys just going inside without asking me first I told them I paid a lot of money to stay here and don’t appreciate them just opening door
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love Hamilton Cove

We love Hamilton Cove
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutley Amazing!

My stay at this property was wonderful. The property was cozy and relaxing and all of the views were beautiful. It was fully stocked with everything we needed and the use of the golf cart was a huge bonus! I will definitely be booking this property again.The host Richard was very communicative and responded immediately. Thank you so much Richard!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vesna C., Burbank

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Fantastic

Great condo, perfect location and great communication with host. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

LINDA P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Catalina Island Jazz Festival

Richard is the best and wants to do all he can to ensure you enjoy your stay in his villa. Thank you Richard 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Host

Host was very accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great host

Rich was great to work with- highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sadiya R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

This Vrbo is in an excellent location with breathtaking views! Our property manger Rich was amazing!!!! Highly recommended this location !!! Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A magical adventure

We had a fabulous stay! Clear instructions and loved, loved, loved the golf cart!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

We stayed at HamCove on our recent trip to Avalon and had a great experience within Hamilton cove and exploring the island, It is conveniently located in a gated community with private access to the beach and various activities. We were not able to maximize our stay due to the rain, but got most of it on the days it was clear. Overall a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place!!!

We just love staying at this particular condo, the location is amazing. Very clean, excellent in every way!!! Thank you so much Richard! We will be back! Teresa and Joe :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Catalina Wine Mixer celebration

Rich is amazing host! Had contact with me made the check in very easy! The golf cart is such a great bonus to staying here! The place is fantastic amazing ocean view lots of space nicely stocked very clean! After the day’s celebrating at the wine mixer it was such a nice place to come home to and relax. I highly recommend staying here we would choose this again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very scenic location perfect for 2

This condo was very cute and had all you would need in a full kitchen, king-size bed, and family room. You need to be comfortable driving a golf cart everywhere, since this location is not close enough or safe to walk to town. The golf cart was older and emitted quite a few fumes...maybe time to upgrade it?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Review

View is unsurpassed. Couldn’t keep interior temperature regulated. Many ceiling and table top fans and one single AC portable unit that was especially noisy. Balcony good size and very comfortable. Beach access wonderful. Bed comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Location good, but.

Great location. Needs some TLC. Kitchens appliances old and damaged. Proliferation of ants, especially in the bed. Lots of junk in all the cupboards. Golf cart needed attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun getaway

We had a wonderful stay at Richard's property. Everything was ready when we got there and it looked clean and presentable. The location of the unit was perfect. For those that have trouble going up or down stairs, it may be a little difficult for you but it was great for us! Can't wait to go back and stay longer 💜
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Value in Hamilton cove

We have stayed at approx 10 different condos in Hamilton Cove over the years. This is the best value with an excellent location. You can hear the ocean at night. Close to the private beach. Far enough from the road to where you are not hearing golf carts all night. We will definitely be back. Host is very accommodating. Unit was very clean and nicely decorated. Joe & Teresa
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Away with Dergs

The island is a special place. Coming from the East coast we really didn’t know what to expect. Scenic views everywhere. The golf cart is an absolute plus, it greatly enhanced our trip . The vibe is very laid back . The island grocery store has all your needs . Our ONLY problem was there are no AC units on the property. Most nights a fan and leaving the window open would work. We just happened to go when it was warmer than normal. The eco tour on the back part of the island is recommended . Would go back .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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Hosted by RICHARD GENTILE

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