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Fun Vibe in town Very CleanBestReviews1stBlock, Balconies, kayaks, SUP’s, chairs

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You would be on the 2nd and 3rd floors with both those decks.
First street in Catalina!
You are walking distance to the beach, restaurants, bars etc.
Views from the balconies! 95 steps to the sand.
Versatile table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Avalon, CA
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Fun Vibe in town Very CleanBestReviews1stBlock, Balconies, kayaks, SUP’s, chairs

If you want to be in the heart of town and walk anywhere this is it. It is on the first block, steps to the sand and steps to any restaurant or bar. Right next door to the Catalina Island Conservancy so easy if you want a tour or event. Two nice decks, you can have a drink and enjoy the views or people watch. All newly redone, nice everything. Nice new TV. It technically is a one bedroom but it is 1100 sq ft with two euroloungers that fold out and all bedding/towels included. This is a fun place to go and you will love it, we do.

NEW POLICY, NO REFUND DUE TO CANCELLATION. Sorry, it was getting to be a pain in the neck. VRBO does offer travel insurance.



Keywords: Beach House, Beach casita, condo, apartment, centrally located, walking distance, downtown

Property manager

Marty Heim
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are stairs and it is not child proofed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No, sorry
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you use the toys kayaks etc. brush the sand off of them before you put them away. Please leave the toy room in better condition than you found it. The Maids don't clean the toy room so thanks for helping with that. Please be respectful with noise. No parties are allowed. Never allow other people to be in the house without you being present.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Avalon

Located in Avalon, this villa is on the beach. Catalina Island Golf Course and Avalon Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Avalon, CA

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avalon Port - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catalina Island Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catalina Casino - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun Vibe in town Very CleanBestReviews1stBlock, Balconies, kayaks, SUP’s, chairs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fun Vibe in town Very CleanBestReviews1stBlock, Balconies, kayaks, SUP’s, chairs?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fun Vibe in town Very CleanBestReviews1stBlock, Balconies, kayaks, SUP’s, chairs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fun Vibe in town Very CleanBestReviews1stBlock, Balconies, kayaks, SUP’s, chairs located?

Nestled on the beach, this Avalon villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Catalina Island Visitor Center and Catalina Island Golf Course. Avalon Pier and Avalon Port are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 560 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 560 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 560 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 560 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 560 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Volkan B.

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

Great Experience

He communicated very well
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan K.

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

Great place

The Yellow House was everything and more! We had the best time and the house provided everything we needed. The toy closet is beyond stocked, house accommodated the four of us perfectly and we walked EVERYWHERE!! Can’t beat it!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Island House

Great place, great location, great communication with owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean s.

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

Catalina

Great spot, great communication for check in and beyond
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

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

Awesome place to stay in Avalon

Located so close to the beach in Avalon. It was a very clean place that comfortably sleeps 4. The owners were very responsive and informative over text to tell us about check in and check out information. Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Right in town

Close to everything. View of the cove from the balcony. Well equipped. We would stay there again. Can be a little noisy during the day but that is the price of being in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Yellow House Haven

The yellow house is such a cute rental. I loved the Spanish tiles and all the little sea plane touches. We came for diving and the location was perfect - just a 10 minute (if that long) stroll along the coast live over looking the harbor. The everything you could need (food, shops, water sports, drug store, etc) is incredibly walkable. Marty, the property manager was incredible - he’s timely, responsive, and respectful. We can’t wait to vacation here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Home away from home

Family has been coming to the Yellow House for years. My grandson says it feels like home when he is here. Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber N.

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

Perfect spot

First time to Catalina and the yellow house was the perfect place to stay. Walkable to all Avalon has to offer and two beautiful porches to relax and enjoy everything going on. Marty was a great host, we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

In the center of the action.

The property was a very short walk to the ferry. The toy storage room had everything you could ever want for the beach. All the windows in the bedroom had blackout curtains and double pained windows to block out all the noise from the gas powered golf carts. And the A/C was nice on hot days!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavinia S.

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

Highly recommend!!

We fully enjoyed our stay at the Yellow House in Catalina! Marty was exceptionally accommodating and quick to respond to questions! The property was wonderful and so close to all the shops/restaurants/ferry. We could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Marty!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew A.

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

Great location, wonderful stay

Great location right next to the water. The apartment was clean and had a very comfortable bed. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal K.

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

Ideal location with lots of toys

The house is in the perfect location in Avalon and walking distance to everything. You have a view of both the harbor and the mountains from the balcony. The home is comfortable, and the "toy closet" is full of kayaks, bikes, SUPs, beach toys and much more to take full advantage of Avalon. Marty was easy to work with and very responsive. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique S.

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

Best spot in Avalon

Whenever we travel to Catalina island we book Marty’s lovely yellow house. You can’t beat the location, the views, the toy shed and of course Marty himself is the nicest guy. There is a reason this property is 5/5 — it’s the best on the island. Enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

We'll be back!

This is such a great spot! We cooked in the well-stocked kitchen, slept great in the third story bedroom, and enjoyed all the thoughtful touches and homey comforts. Just wish we had stayed longer so we could enjoy the fully stocked "toy room" with loads of outdoor equipment for all kinds of fun. Marty was very communicative and helpful, and we really appreciated the outdoor locker storage so we didn't have to drag our luggage around town after check-out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Perfect Island Getaway

Marty's Yellow House rental was perfect for our girls trip to Catalina. We had everything we needed in the rental and were within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and recreation. The toy shed is also well stocked. Everything was clean and comfortable. I would stay there any time I came to the island. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn D.

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

Perfect Birthday celebration!

Marty was so gracious from the very beginning and communication remained seamless for the duration of our stay.The bed was so cozy and the 2 floors were perfect for us. Showers were delicious as well.The location was right in the heart of everything, but once inside, the house was very peaceful and quiet.I highly recommend the big yellow house! 3
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis F.

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

Delightful

I’ve rented homes in Avalon for 40 years and this is by far the best. Its layout doesn’t work for everyone, there are 2 flight of steep stairs, but every inch of this place is designed well. The location is as good as it gets and the 2 balconies are perfect. Most rentals in Avalon have challenging plumbing due to the age of most of the original houses, this place has 2 beautiful, fully remodeled bathrooms. The storage room with beach toys and kayaks is over the top, no one else does that. The host is always accessible and seems truly invested in ensuring his guests have a fabulous trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

david y.

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

Best Getaway

Can't beat the price, location and amenities!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great location + comfortable bed

I love the location of this vacation rental. The bed was very comfortable too. I’m looking forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

Unwinding from a cruise

Very relaxing, couldn't have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Great Location

The house was right near the waterfront and well maintained. Great communication with the owner!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica G.

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

Another great stay at the yellow house

We love visiting Catalina yearly and try to get this property whenever it’s available for our travel dates.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Location, location location!

Super clean property! Had everything we could have wanted!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nancy E.

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

A wonderful stay

Such a nice place in a great location. An easy walk to everything Avalon. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Catalina.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marty Heim

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Why they chose this property

Always loved the Island, the best memories are here.

Did a total remodel very recent. Everything is in great shape, read the reviews. Everybody loves this place.

What makes this property unique

Includes 2 Kayaks, 2 SUPs, 4 Bikes, two sets of golf clubs, umbrella, cart to carry stuff to beach or market, 4 beach chairs and kid sand toys.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests