The Sandcastle Cottage 140 steps to the Beach

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Host

9.6

Exceptional

2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Avalon, CA

Catalina Island Visitor Center3 min walk
Catalina Island Museum5 min walk
Catalina Island Golf Course15 min walk
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)50 min drive

Great spot close to everything. Very clean

ROBBIE H.

Oct 22, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Perfect Cottage for your vacation. Our Cottage has two bedrooms one with King size bed and the second one with two twins. In the living room we have a Queen size sofa sleeper that two more people can sleep in. We welcome families and individuals who enjoy the activities of Catalina Island including bike riding, hiking, boating, beach activities and diving. Our rustic cottage was built in 1912 and retains the charm of early Avalon. Come stay in our home and enjoy the ambiance of a genuine historical setting. Amenities include cable TV, Wi Fi, air conditioning, completely equipped kitchen and washer & dryer.

Property manager

Michael Ponce

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

You would be on the 2nd and 3rd floors with both those decks.

Ocean view

Kitchen

Microwave

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

About the area

Avalon

Located in Avalon, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hamilton Beach and Moonstone Beach, while Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Theater are cultural highlights. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

Avalon, CA

What's nearby

Catalina Island Visitor Center - 3 min walk
Avalon Port - 5 min walk
Catalina Island Museum - 5 min walk
Catalina Casino - 11 min walk
Catalina Island Golf Course - 15 min walk

Getting around

Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

Descanso Beach Club - 16 min walk
Catalina Island Brew House - 3 min walk
Bluewater Grill - 4 min walk
Luau Larry's - 2 min walk
Pancake Cottage - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sandcastle Cottage 140 steps to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sandcastle Cottage 140 steps to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sandcastle Cottage 140 steps to the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sandcastle Cottage 140 steps to the Beach located?

Located in the heart of Avalon, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Catalina Island Visitor Center and Catalina Island Museum. Avalon Pier and Three Palms Avalon Arcade are also within 5 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

8 May 2024

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

Great location

We thought this little island cottage was perfect for our needs. Great character, great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBBIE H., Denver, Co

22 October 2023

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

Great place

Great spot close to everything. Very clean

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara H.

9 October 2023

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

Historic Cottage

A rather eclectic historic cottage, filled with so many memories from both the past & present. Beds were a bit too firm, but other than a blow dryer, it has all you need. Location is great, close to ferry and downtown. Hotel staff were very kind and accommodating.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

31 May 2023

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

Cutest house / All the charm!

This house was so dang cute, and had more charm than any house I have ever rented! It was very clean - very close to the pier - close to restaurants - and the host was very responsive! We will definitely book this rental again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Kathy G.

26 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Good location

Let me begin by saying that the host was extremely responsive, very easy to work with and courteous. Other positives are that the beds were pretty comfortable and you are close to shops and restaurants. The linens in the bathroom and bedroom were nice and we were supplied with an abundance of coffee. There were three nice TVs which as great. That being said, we were unhappy about several things. There are electrical wires all over, some with knob and tube. We felt insecure due to the fact that not every window had a secure way to lock and the locks on the doors did not appear to be very secure and are not very easy to open and close either. We FROZE the entire time we were there. The host did provide us with some little electric heaters but it was not enough to keep the place warm- the bathroom was particularly frigid. The lighting here is inadequate- it was very dark and cold, but I must add that it is a cold time of year. The shower was lined with some type of crusty residue. Several things were in disrepair, like the ceiling fans and some of the desperately needed lights. The place needs a coat of paint. And finally, we wanted to do a load of laundry (asked permission from one of the workers) and refrained from doing so due to the condition of the inside of the machine- full of residue- icky. We believe this is where linens for the property are laundered as workers were there constantly. So that was a turnoff. The house is full of a lot of old stuff and old furniture, etc. I know that some people are into that but to me, it just looked like a bunch of cast-off things. And the street out front has constant, loud traffic noise, something I was trying to get away from. I appreciated the host but most of the rest of the stay was a big disappointment.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023