When you stay at this vacation home in Avalon, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Catalina Island Golf Course and Catalina Island Museum. .This vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Catalina Island Visitor Center and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Avalon Pier.
Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Avalon Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Catalina Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Catalina Island Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Pancake Cottage - 7 min walk
Catalina Island Brew House - 5 min walk
Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - 6 min walk
Bluewater Avalon
Luau Larry's
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
318M Upper: Light and Airy Home, Ocean/Hill Views, WIFI, Front Deck, BBQ - 318 M
This vacation home, with lots of windows, is the light and airy upper level of a triplex. It offers ocean and hill views from the front deck and the great room space, which includes the kitchen, dining table and living area. It's just two and a half blocks from the beach up a short hill. The front deck at the top of the stairs has outdoor dining furniture and a gas BBQ grill for preparing your favorite foods. A total of 900 SF. 318M Upper | | | This vacation home rents on a nightly basis (2 night minimum, holidays and selected dates excepted; 3 night minimum mid-June through Labor Day).
Make yourself comfortable in your vacation home, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include barbecue grills.
Property manager
Catalina Island Vacation Rentals
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 864 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
2145
Light Airy Home Ocean/hill Views Wifi Front Deck BBQ
318M Upper: Light and Airy Home, Ocean/Hill Views, WIFI, Front Deck, BBQ - 318 M Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 43 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 43 reviews
8 - Good
12
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Molon Labe 1.
11 Aug 2025
Great spot for us
Came for a few days to dive amd this house worked well for our needs. Comfy beds, fans, cool breeze, and a great veiw. Needs a couple kitchen updates. Skillets, grill cleaning tools, and microwave not workimg but pretty understandable for a high use place. The hard floors need a good cleaning too but other then that it works very well. The Murphy bed is a huge plus. About a block foRom groceries and easy to walk to every part of Avalon. Overall it was a great stay.
Molon Labe 1.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christian F.
4 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, the beds were very comfortable and it was clean and well laid out. Awesome location that was very central and easy to walk to everything from. Incredible views as well!
Christian F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Casey A.
28 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed for six nights as a family of five with three young kids. We loved this space! Beds for all of us (littlest slept on the murphy pull down bed in the living room), and woke up each morning with the sun. Views cannot be beat and windows everywhere give you a view of the whole town. We enjoyed watching boats come into the harbor each morning while we sipped our coffee. We had everything we needed to make simple meals, but some of the kitchen knives and pots and pans could use updating. Didn't mess anything up for us, just those things you notice when prepping dinner. Location was close to the grocery store and a block from the Catalina Museum. We brought a collapsible wagon which was a gamechanger for hauling bags and beach things each day with kids. Overall, unit was clean, friendly, great to come back to a hot shower after the beach and have a place to cook family meals and get a good rest for the next day. Would absolutely recommend.
Casey A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
AyA M.
20 July 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
The stay was okay, but the pictures were absolutely misleading. The house was not as clean as I would have liked it to be; the kitchen, the dining room table, couches, and extra folding bed in the living room were old and dirty. The bathroom sink is tiny, though the bathroom is big enough for a larger sink. I was overall disappointed with this property.
AyA M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Matthew P., Denver
12 June 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Well how to go about the review?lets try simple pros and cons.Pros: the viewCons:the place was dirty on arrivalHairs on my pillows upon arrivalThe sink stank so bad.Cable hanging across the top step of steep exit stairs to residence below. needs a gate there.the kitchen cabinet doors are broken and fall about in your hands.the bedroom closet was broken.all the extra linens are really tatty and just dumped in cabinets.the arm chair had a broken arm.the couches are a joke and are more like rough hammocks.most the furniture is a joke, my folks ended up sitting in patio chairs to watch tv as the others were to low and very uncomfortable or broken.i got fiberglass fibers in my fingers as the window frame in the front bedroom has disintegrated.most of the windows are missing their screens.rust falling from the light onto me in bed in front bedroom.the beds are questionable.and there was draws full of puzzle pieces so you cant use them.if you have elderly family members the "short hill" in the description may be to much for them.a massive collection of vhs tapes and no way to watch them.all in all if feels like the absolute minimum is done at this rental and the view is what sells the place every time.as much as the view was amazing and it was really nice to wake up to, it is the only selling point and the rental is vastly overpriced. I would unfortunately not stay there again and my family agreed.
Matthew P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Mary G.
7 Apr 2025
Roomie, but could use some upgrade
Catalina is such a lovely island and has so many charming homes. Starting with the positives...this home has incredible views! Which was a big selling point for us and was perfect for the chillier mornings to enjoy the beautiful scenery while staying warm inside. The location is nice right near the grocery store and a short 10 min walk from the downtown area. It is large and roomy and easy to spread out in. However, for the price charged, I really believe the home could use some upgrades. For example, the coffee maker is very old and has brown stains on the white plastic coffee basket and lid, the toaster handle was broken, the shower curtain had some staining, and the bedding had holes in it and was a bit worn. It was fine for our short stay, but I would honestly not return to this specific location in the future unless the owner/renter makes some simple updates. As another user noted, there is a steep hill to get up the the apartment and several flights of stairs. So if that is not appealing to you, I would avoid this rental.
Mary G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amber K.
26 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Loved this property! We did think there was 3 bedrooms & there was only two with a pullout bed in the living room. Other than that though we loved the location & the place itself!
Amber K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Karla H.
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Metropole, above the rest - of Avalon
We had a wonderful stay. Above the clatter of the town, but within walking distance of food, the beaches , the Casino, snorkeling, boating, hiking, golf - everything we wanted.
The unit was clean, had all of the household basics to help us cook and relax.
No complaints from the participants and the management was easy to get ahold of and pro-active for any problems.
Karla H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terese T.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean and bright
Property exactly as advertised- clean, very open and bright which we loved - lots of dishes and cooking pans and appliances.
If walking, just know the hill is pretty steep so would be difficult if you are not in shape. Next door neighbor has young and noisy kids.
Terese T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Tracy D.
19 Aug 2024
Great views
Nice place. Light and airy. Couple of forgivable issues but no deal-breakers.
Tracy D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brittany L.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Brittany L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ruperto
11 Mar 2024
Ruperto
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth I.
6 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent view!
Beautiful view! All the amenities that we needed. Easy check in process. Clean property.
Elizabeth I.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Maureen F.
20 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views, bright lights.
Just like the pictures online, the apartment had wonderful views and was quite clean, (except for dust underneath the beds). The bedrooms should have blackout curtains added because the neighbor next door kept very bright patio lights on all night. We didn’t mind the walk up the short hill, or the stairs. Some people might not be able to walk up 3 flights. I loved the large balcony and being away from the loud tourists who were closer to the waterfront.
Maureen F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laurie R., Long Beach, CA
10 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and views
We loved the views and natural light. The location was great too. Just a block from Vons and the main strip. Plus it was clean. Would definitely rent again!
Laurie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Norbert L.
8 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Good Property Convenient and Clean
Overall it was a good place and easy for us to navigate and figure out. Pretty roomy and a good balcony
Norbert L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Teresa K.
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
My family and I enjoyed our stay. It wasn't far from the main shopping area. The house had a great view and was comfortable. The only complaint I would have is that the water pressure isn't strong and the shower head is short, so I had to bend over to wash my hair.
Teresa K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eyad D.
12 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very nice location and about 10 minute walk from the ferry terminal. The property was accurately described and was a good home-base for our group.
Eyad D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maggie J.
10 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! Beautiful views!
Beautiful views in every direction! We loved being so close to shops, restaurants, the new Vons grocery was a block away, and still able to walk just a mile or two and be up in the mountains!
Our daily walks climbing the hill and stairway to our unit was all worth it for the tremendous views from this little apartment. We rented this unit for the view and we’re not disappointed. We woke early enough to see the sunrise, and bought breakfast food at the nearby grocer to take advantage of leisurely mornings while Catalina came to life. The proximity to restaurants, and the village was exceptional. Nothing is fancy, but we had everything we needed for a great stay. I would definitely come back.
Overall, I enjoyed the 360 degree views of the harbor and the mountains. I woke up early just to take in the views, the small hike up the hill is worth the views. The thing I disliked about the property is that there was dog hairs EVERYWHERE. The room with the queen bed towards the road at the entrance, the window leaked throughout the rainstorms. The room with the double twin beds, had no blinds, so NO privacy. In the living/kitchen area, there needs to be a child proofing gate or some sort of gate so that children don't wonder down those stairs and get hurt. The bathroom, I suggest adding a step for folks with bad knees, so that the tub doesn't act as knee knocker.
Overall, it was a great stay. The house was stocked with essentials and the location was accessible to the VONS grocery store 5 min walk and to the main shopping area.
Crystle
10/10 Excellent
Alicia H.
15 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday with mom
Comforts of home. Amazing view!
Alicia H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
Mary H., Palm Springs CA
6 Sept 2022
Weekend getaway
No complaints. Great location!
Mary H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Noel S.
12 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
The views were wonderful from this third story location. It was very clean and stocked with all our needs. The only suggestion I would recommend, offer a golf cart as an option. Catalina Vacation Rentals was very professional and helpful. I would definitely recommend. Thank you for a fun vacation on such a beautiful island.
Noel S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Traci S.
9 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Nice place ! Great location , close to vons and a short walk to Main Street… enjoyed it and beautiful view from the kitchen.