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Waterfront 1 Bedroom Penthouse. Incredible Views! Incredible Deck! Read Reviews

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You will NEVER tire of these views! (And the views are much better in person!)
This is your incredible view at night from your deck
This is your spectacular view from our large wrap around deck.
This is your view from our deck.
Our spectacular view at twilight The views are even better in person.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 253.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Avalon, CA
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront 1 Bedroom Penthouse. Incredible Views! Incredible Deck! Read Reviews

The GRISHAM HOUSE: AVALON'S ONLY WATERFRONT BEACH HOUSE!

You can throw a stone into the water from our fantastic 60 foot wrap around balcony deck with spectacular and sweeping 270 degree views overlooking the beach, the town, the harbor and the ocean! There is no finer spot to sit and people watch or relax with a glass of wine. 2 night minimum. (3 nt minimum in summer)

You want waterfront with fantastic views; the best location; a great deck and the best value? This is it - look no further! Compare us to ANY other rental (house, condo or hotel) that claims to be waterfront or have an ocean view.

This family owned vacation home offers you the BEST location in town; only steps away from the sand and swimming, shopping, restaurants and bars and all the recreational activities and sightseeing tours. We are also a very short, 2 minute level stroll from where the ferry docks.

Our property is 3 stories, AND THIS UNIT IS ON THE TOP FLOOR AND THERE IS NO ELEVATOR. This is a classic, clean and comfortable 110 year old beach house, but if you need a "room service Marriott hotel type experience"; you should look elsewhere. We do not have air conditioning, although it's needed as much at the beach and we do have 2 sets of sliders and portable fans. We also do not have a golf cart. They can be rented by the hour 200 feet away.

On the ground floor are a couple retail clothing shops, an electric bike rental, a snorkel rental and a psychic. The middle floor (14 steps up) is our larger vacation rental (vrbo #65480) and this unit is on the top (3rd) floor 14 additional steps up from the middle unit. The stairs leading from the middle to the top floor are 36" wide, in case that is an issue for you.

During the day we are right in the middle of all Avalon has to offer; hustling and bustling with activity. And virtually everyone who takes the ferry walks right past our property, so if you are a people watcher or enjoy seeing all the activity in the harbor; you'll be in heaven. At night however, after the 'day trippers' go home and the businesses close, everything calms down around us.

This unit is like a small 1 bedroom apartment and offers a separate bedroom with queen bed, a remodeled bathroom with stall shower, a remodeled fully stocked kitchen and a small living room with small table & chairs and sofa. The living room has a TV and 2 sets of sliding glass doors that open onto the LARGE WRAPAROUND DECK WITH SPECTACULAR 210 DEGREE VIEWS. There is a gas BBQ on the side deck. BBQ and dine on the deck while you enjoy spectacular views. We also have free wireless internet access.

Our beloved home is 110 years old and sound can travel between floors. Therefore, unless you have rented both floors, we have a quiet time policy with reduced TV, music and talking levels after 10:00 PM and before 8:00 AM.

WHY STAY ANYWHERE ELSE? This property offers you the BEST location; the BEST beachfront view decks in town; and the very BEST vacation rental value for your money. We get many repeat guests year after year; you'll see why!

NO PETS and NO SMOKING. 3 Night MINIMUM in Summer (and 2 nt minimum all other times). Sorry, we do NOT have a golf cart. Minimum age limits apply and young adults renting on their own must be 24 years of age.

**BOOKING IN ADVANCE** We have many regulars that come back year after year and we always give them first opportunity to re-book for the following year. Therefore, we do NOT book more than about 10 months in advance.**


Keywords: beach house, house, waterfront property, oceanfront property

Property manager

Randy Grisham
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
In consideration of any guests on the middle floor, you must reduce levels of TV, music and conversations to quiet levels between 10:00 PM-8:00 AM.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Avalon

Located in Avalon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Avalon, CA

What's nearby

  • Avalon Port - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Catalina Island Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Catalina Casino - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront 1 Bedroom Penthouse. Incredible Views! Incredible Deck! Read Reviews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront 1 Bedroom Penthouse. Incredible Views! Incredible Deck! Read Reviews ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront 1 Bedroom Penthouse. Incredible Views! Incredible Deck! Read Reviews ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront 1 Bedroom Penthouse. Incredible Views! Incredible Deck! Read Reviews located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lovers Cove and Catalina Island Golf Course. Avalon Port and Catalina Island Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 177 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward F D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise with a view!
Great stay. Views are terrific better than the pictures. Centrally located. Host easy to communicate with. All went off without a hitch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga G.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Romantic Getaway
This was a lovely little cottage just a short walk from the terminal and right on the edge of Avalon. Perfectly located to enjoy our stay on foot. The view was spectacular. The cottage is homey and quaint reminiscent of the old days of Catalina.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
35th Anniversary
We come to Catalina every year for our anniversary.We chose this VRBO because of the beautiful view and location in town.We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best time at Catalina Island
We had the best stay at Catalina Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grissom house
Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We stayed in both the TOP and MIDDLE. Great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely for a long weekend!
My partner and I stayed here for three nights and loved it! The bedroom is a little snug, but the kitchen and living room were great and the location is super convenient for both ferry and exploring Avalon. We also made good use of the grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location!
There are not many harbor front spots to stay and I love that we were able to get the top floor too! Great size for me and my wife with an amazing view. Top view did help with the noise I expect from the other level. Everything was provided that we needed - full kitchen, extra pillows, a cozy couch and a nice queen bed. Patio was where we spent most of our time. Great for watching the boats come and go from the harbor and people watching. Instructions were very straightforward as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience
Top floor had everything we needed. Balcony was absolutely incredible! Location couldn’t be better. 10/10 overall experience. We can’t wait to go back and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

G P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean Front
The location is awesome and Randy was very easy to communicate with!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
39th Anniversary stay
Location was perfect. Place clean. Had a very pleasant 4 days
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Bliss
Great Property. Excellent view for two people. It's Catalina. If you know, you know..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful Birthday Vacation
We had a great time staying in the penthouse and watching the world go by!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved loved loved this place
Perfect spot, beautiful view, location was fantastic and host was extremely hospitable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasantly surprised!
Location was fabulous, view was amazing, and had everything we needed for our weekend getaway. I'm very particular about my accommodations and thought it was perfectly homey for two.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
It was relaxing and exciting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
Absolutely the best possible location on Avalon! The property was very clean! Our experience on this property was 100% perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

bcowdrey ..

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay
Very close - effortless
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Two
This is our third stay at the Grisham house — once in the bigger house with our kids, and twice in the little unit on top. Great location and the views are wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
40th Anniversary
This little apartment is the perfect place to stay for 2 people. We loved sitting on the deck and watching the harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Priceless view & location
A very relaxing week in the center of Avalon action
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterfront penthouse was awesome
The Grisham penthouse apartment was the perfect setting for my girlfriend's birthday weekend. So convenient and with an incredible panoramic view of the entire harbor. Owner Randy was very accommodating, particularly since we had to stay an extra day as high winds cancelled our boat trip. Randy gave us a GREAT deal for the extra night's stay. We will be booking this again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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Hosted by Randy Grisham

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