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Avalon Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1.5BA | 800 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Exterior
Walk to Beach
Living Room | Free WiFi | Cable TV | Sleeper Sofa
Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Avalon, California
  • Catalina Island Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Golf Course
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Historic Nautical Retreat Steps From Beach & Bites

Seeking a place to take the kids for a fun-filled break? There’s no better place than Catalina Island’s primary town, Avalon. Combine adventure with a little pampering at this 2-bed, 1.5-bath vacation rental home in Avalon. Walk over to Avalon’s public beach and spend the day there or check out tours offered in the area, such as Catalina Adventure Tours and Zip Line Eco Tour, less than a mile away! At the end of each day, return home to relax in the welcoming living room.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Walk to Beach | Free WiFi | Open Floor Plan
This lovely 1912 beach house invites you and your family to unwind in seaside comfort and enjoy all that Avalon has to offer, steps from your door.
Bedroom: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa
MAIN FEATURES: Cable TVs, hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, barn door, side dining table, spacious living roomKITCHEN: Well-equipped w/cooking basics & spices, coffee table, drip coffeemaker, blenderGENERAL: Towels, linens, complimentary toiletries, ceiling fans, wall furnace (living room)SUITABILITY: Stairs requiredFAQ: No A/C, Golf Carts are not available for guest use ADD’L ACCOMMODATIONS: The upper-level unit of the home offers accommodations for 4 more and is also available for rent (Evolve listing #437210)PARKING: Free street parking
*NOTE: Another vacation rental unit is on-site, in the upper-level of the home, and other travelers may be present during your stay*
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR FUN: Avalon Beach (walking distance), Golf Gardens (0.1 miles), Wrigley Stage Avalon Vista (0.2 miles), Machine Gun Park (0.4 miles), Step Beach (0.4 miles)ATTRACTIONS: Catalina Island Museum (0.2 miles), Catalina Island Visitor Center (0.2 miles), Catalina Island Undersea Expedition (0.3 miles), Diving Catalina (0.3 miles), Snorkeling Catalina (0.4 miles), Parasail Catalina (0.4 miles), Catalina Adventure Tours (0.5 miles), Zip Line Eco Tour (0.9 miles), Wrigley Botanical Garden (1.5 miles)RESTAURANTS: The Lobster Trap (0.2 miles), The Sandtrap (0.2 miles), Maggie’s Blue Rose Mexican (0.2 miles), Bluewater Avalon (0.3 miles)AIRPORT: Catalina Airport - AVX (13.0 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking- No pets allowed- No events, parties, or large gatherings- Must be at least 25 years old to book- Additional fees and taxes may apply- Photo ID may be required upon check-in- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility- NOTE: Another vacation rental unit is on-site, in the upper unit of the home, and other travelers may be present during your stay- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning- NOTE: There is a wall furnace in the living room but no heat in the bedrooms. Portable heaters are not provided-DISCLAIMER: Golf Carts are not available for guest use

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No 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 first aid kit

About the area

Avalon

Avalon is home to this holiday home. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Avalon, California

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Avalon Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Catalina Casino - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Nautical Retreat Steps From Beach & Bites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Nautical Retreat Steps From Beach & Bites?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Historic Nautical Retreat Steps From Beach & Bites?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Nautical Retreat Steps From Beach & Bites?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Nautical Retreat Steps From Beach & Bites located?

Situated in Avalon, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Catalina Island Museum and Catalina Island Golf Course. Catalina Island Medical Center and Catalina Island Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Great location

Great beach home. Great for family. Easy access to downtown. Walking or using the golf cart. Floor plan. No A/C, but lots of ceiling fans and air flow, not an issue. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Hannah

Location was good but not as nice as expecting.

The house was in a great location. And we got to use the golf cart which was nice. But the house wasn’t as nice as we were expecting. It could have used a better clean before we got there. And the pull out couch is small for two adults. Overall it wasn’t bad but also not fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Perfect beach cottage

We could not have asked for a more perfect beach cottage getaway! As described, it was all that we needed to relax and easily get to town and back. You won't be disappointed staying here, it has everything you need, and you can't beat the location in the flats. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our first time booking a home for our stay. We've been traveling to Catalina for off and on since 2015. Initial booking was non refundable, which was fine but i do usually like to book something that gives me a deadline to cancel without fees or book now pay later option. Communication was a tad spotty as i couldn't get ahold of the property manager until morning of arrival when i got an email from verbo/evolve with more detailed contact info. Unfortunately we weren't able to check in early like at a hotel however they did let us leave our luggage but not till 11am and we had arrived on the island at around 9am. This home was very beach themed perfect decor for the location. It felt very homey. Since we booked downstairs we were able to use the golfcart which was awesome to utilize. The real only downside was the wifi and TV options were extremely slow or even not working which with two little ones if we relied on that we would have had a hard time. thankfully i had planned ahead just in case since the island tends to have bad reception we were prepared. The upstairs tenants who were booked our first night were quite but night two there was a louder croud and in the room my daughter slept in, caused her to wake up so the noise in the back room is very loud. Other than that i still would stay here again, the location was perfect not too far and not too close just right. It was nice to say good morning to all the local neighbors too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

hui jin

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Close to EVERYTHING!

We couldn’t have chosen a better VRBO for our sisters trip!This home was a close walking distance to EVERYTHING. Vons Grocery Store is only 1 block away. We never even used the provided golf cart. The kitchen had all the needed pots, pans, and dishes needed to cook. The property manager was easy to contact and respond quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Kimberley H., Sacramento, California USA

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

Good location with golf cart

Having a golf cart in Avalon is quite a treat. This house however could use a deep cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Perfect location

Two things we loved about this place were that it was walking distance to the main strip of stores and beach and it included a golf cart. It was a nice and cozy place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Great place, outstanding support

We had an excellent stay. Our host allowed us to check in early and check out late. This was huge for us and really enhanced our experience. Additionally, we were pleasantly surprised that a golf cart was included in our stay. The house has literally everything you need and is only a block away from Vons. I would definitely stay again.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
DO NOT STAY HERE!!! The property was filthy, broken coffee maker, exposed electrical outlet, outlets that didn’t work, a toilet that was leaking and plumber had to be called. Smelled like sewer but that might be a city problem. If the owner tended the property regularly and cleared out the pipes that might not have been a problem. The owner never responded to our request on a partial refund. You have been warned. STAY AWAY!!! The only positive thing about the rental was the awesome neighbor that lives next door
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

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

Perfect spot

Couldn't ask for a better all around experience. The free cart made all the difference! Grocery store 100 yards away, set right on the middle of town. Everything was a very easy walk. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great

My wife and I enjoyed our and hope to do it again someday soon.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Meh...

Pluses: great location close to everything, good floor plan for family of four, awesome that golf cart was included Minuses: bathrooms need remodel, toilets miniature, rusty gross shower and lighting, lightbulbs throughout were either burnt out or too low, NO hand soap provided, only one roll paper towels, main heater is in front room so bedrooms get cold, no porch so no where to sit outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

John E., Orange, CA

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

Great location!

This is a very good property for a family with a great location (2 blocks to beach and 1/2 block to market) . The place is relatively clean and comfortable (new mattress/pilows in main bedroom). Twin beds are great for kids/teens. Sofa bed was uncomfortable even for my teen. Kitchen also tight for more than 4 (2 additional sets provided at the bar) . Kitchen well-equipped. TV service and wifi worked well. Many fans provided. Appreciated the toiletries. No outdoor lounging space unless you wanted to sit at the sidewalk. Very much appreciated the golf cart for 4! Would def stay again with just the 4 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Genevieve W.

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

Great Location, just a little dated.

My property manager was fantastic! She was responsive and helpful. The cottage is old, but somewhat maintained. The bathrooms need an update. The rooms were teeny but, workable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Evolve

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Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish