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Classic California Beach House on Catalina Island

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Front of house
Bedroom 1
Living Room
Kitchen
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed and TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Avalon, CA
  • Place, Catalina Island Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Golf Course
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Classic California Beach House on Catalina Island

Catalina Island known as the island of romance is the perfect choice for visitors looking to escape and experience the warmth of a small-town in a fun island destination. Catalina has a year-round Mediterranean climate with warm sunny days and cool evening breezes. Fun activities include scuba, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, golf, parasailing, shopping, or just relaxing on the beach.

Our Catalina home is a wonderfully warm and sunny cottage just 2 blocks from the beach, shops, boating, and other entertainment. It is located on “the flats” in the center of town for an easy walk to all destinations. It has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and sleeps up to 4 people. The home is decorated with a cheerful Catalina/beach theme. The home is available for a two night quick get-away for an extended rejuvenation stay.






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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Avalon

Located in Avalon, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lovers Cove and Hamilton 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. 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 Island Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Avalon Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Catalina Casino - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Sandtrap - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic California Beach House on Catalina Island pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Classic California Beach House on Catalina Island?

As of 15 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Classic California Beach House on Catalina Island on 19 April 2026 start from NZ$483, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Classic California Beach House on Catalina Island?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic California Beach House on Catalina Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic California Beach House on Catalina Island located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Catalina Island Museum, Catalina Island Medical Center and Catalina Island Visitor Center. Avalon Pier and Three Palms Avalon Arcade are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 98 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place, great location and very responsive host. Walking distance of everything on the island. Would stay here again….
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near the main part of Avalon. The house is an older, “shotgun” style home but was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Avalon..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine D.

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

Great Location

Good value
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bed was very comfortable. Host is fantastic. Very family friendly. Close to dog park and shops. Perfect location. We had problems with the Internet and TV coming and going but I think the problem was happening across the island and possibly due to the big Internet outage that was a result of Amazon AWS issues and outages.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Comfy cottage

This was definitely a comfortable place for us to stay. The walkability to Casino Point was pretty easy even when transporting a lot of scuba gear.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Catalina weekend

Very nice, Excellent location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane` B.

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

Great Stay thank you

Bright my mom out for mother's day weekend & enjoyed it. The house was great & perfect Location close to everything Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Choncho B.

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

Just like when we were kids

Convenient location. Needs some updating but comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Syd H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Wonderful RCM!

The property was great. The location excellent. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Amazing home

Great place for family or 2 couples. Perfect location. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Girls' Week

The house is just as described and the location is perfect. Everything is within walking distance. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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

Darling Cottage that always delivers

Check in was very simple, and there are no complicated checking out requirements. The cottage's owner is instantly responsive to any and all needs, and the house is perfectly situated close to the beach and Von's. We stay here year after year, and are always enchanted with the charm and historical background of the cottage. It is not for the fancy traveler, but it is perfect for someone who wants clean, comfortable and charming housing close to the action but still in the convenient flats of Avalon. The kitchen has all major appliances, and there is laundry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is nice. The back bedroom has a mattress that is as hard as concrete. I mentioned this 2 years ago when we stayed at home and was told mattresses were new. Miscommunication somehow but made for 4 nights of rough sleep. It’s a shame because other than it being warm with no A/C it’s the perfect house for our annual trip
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick H.

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

Dive into Avalon like a Local

Easy access to all Avalon has to offer. We walked to casino point to scuba dive from shore, walk to the pier to board the dive boat, and then to the marlin club for post dive cocktails.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The best way to do Avalon

This charming house was so perfect for our two night stay. Location is ideal, home was clean and Deborah was extremely kind and accommodating. We look forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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

Cute Catalina Cottage

This quirky and darling beach cottage is the perfect location. Close to the beach and near Von’s on Catalina Island. With fans on and windows open we were quite comfortable. We love this home and return to it year after year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

Mrs Sonia

Very cute cottage. I”m looking forward to be there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Cute beach cottage

It was a perfect size for our stay. It was great to have rooms, a kitchen & living room to hang out in after a day at the beach. Walking distance to just about everything not far from the beach or Grocery store at all.TV was not working for us we ended up renting movies from the library.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kim B.

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

Historical property

Very close to town. Historical property with a great bit of information on the wall. Great for a family. For the amount of the cleaning deposit I found hair in the shower & dirty floors. I would stay ther
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

Great place to stay!

I can’t say enough about this place. It was such a great experience! We were just steps away from everything in Avalon. Steps away from the shops, restaurants, and harbor. I was actually shocked how easy it was to navigate around, and we had a fun time meeting some of the locals. With that being said, if you’re looking for a Ritz Carlton experience this is not the place for you. If you’re looking for an authentic experience in Catalina then I highly recommend this place. It is over 100 years old with a cozy cool beach cottage vibe. Don’t forget to read about the interesting history, which is on the wall of the entrance. It was a great trip, and I hope to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ron M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

little house lots of fun

don"t expect more than what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Cute, Funky (in a good way!) Beach Cabin

We loved our stay at Catalina Avenue. The house is just as we expected for an older beach cabin. The house was cozy but had plenty of room for us and the owner was very accommodating. The check in was super easy, with a lock box on the front door. They do need to replace the kitchen smoke alarm; it started beeping on the day we were to leave. Also, we could not get the microwave to work. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

reyna r.

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

Birthday relaxation for mom

It is a cute house and the location was great. We are older women and not having air conditioning was a bit hard on us. Even with the open windows and fans it was not cool enough. However, had I been younger I do not think it would have been a big deal. It was nice to have two bathrooms. In the evenings after hiking and shopping around normally we like to watch TV but the house does not offer any streaming services. We could not really figure out how to make it work so that we can have a little bit of Netflix or similar. So we mostly watch regular TV channels. Overall we had a good time and certainly loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Rick E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Catalina Cheap

We wanted something close to the wedding venue and did not realize since we had not been to Catalina for many years it was really close to Main St NOISY Busy streetPROS Cheaper thank most, close to grocery store, owner was quick to answer questions, beach, Catalina express all within 10 min walk. Loved the very old charm of it and it had a History plaque with good info if you like history from the 1912's CONS: NO AC, Got hot midday off a very busy street lots of other VrBO's, so everyone would walk by and totally see inside very very small and different set up for the sleeps at least 4 could be 6 if you had 2 couples. We have 2 couples a baby and a dog. Almost looked like a shotgun house. Bedroom in the back with a full bathroom and a back door so you can if need do your laundry as well and use the back entrance. Otherwise you have to walk thru the bedroom to get to the front areas Most of the lights we not working they had to add lighting. No Fan in the very small living room, NO PREMIUM TV Channels and the internet kept buffering. Hard to understand TV set up with 3 remotes NO outside lite on front porch Light Toilets not cleaned very good rust on the bottom shower had soap ceiling Refrigerator was not very cold Beds were not very comfortable. Bunkbeds on the floor writings of people who were there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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