Colorful and Quaint!

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Avalon, CA

Catalina Island Museum
‪3 min walk‬
Catalina Island Visitor Center
‪5 min walk‬
Catalina Island Golf Course
‪11 min walk‬
Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Main bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Only bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

This is a colorful and cozy one bedroom, one bath beach cottage located approximately 2 1/2 blocks from the beach and downtown Avalon. The bedroom has a double bed and the living room has a queen size bed and a queen futon. There is a round bistro style dining or game table inside, as well as a large dining table on the front porch outside. It also offers a fully equipped kitchen and a charcoal BBQ outside for grilling your favorite foods. There are two year-around rentals in the rear of property. No smoking, please.

Property manager

Michael Ponce

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Dryer

Barbecue grill

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You would be on the 2nd and 3rd floors with both those decks.

Ocean view
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

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

About the area

Avalon

Located in Avalon, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Catalina Island Golf Course and Avalon Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lovers Cove and Hamilton Beach. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Avalon, CA

What's nearby

Catalina Island Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Avalon Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Catalina Island Golf Course - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Catalina Casino - 12 min walk - 1.0 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. - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Colorful and Quaint! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Colorful and Quaint!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Colorful and Quaint!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Colorful and Quaint! located?

Located in the heart of Avalon, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Catalina Island Museum and Catalina Island Golf Course. Catalina Island Medical Center and Three Palms Avalon Arcade are also within 10 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

7 Apr 2025

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

Perfect little house

Great location, very close to my Sons family and everything Avalon. Perfect for my daughter, 4 yr old Grandson and I!. Loved hanging out on the porch. Excellent value for a short trip. Will stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

18 Feb 2025

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

Very nice and convenient

The house was very nice and spacious for me and my wife. The location was very convenient and walking distance from most popular attractions. Michael was communicative and accommodating to our needs. Would like to return one day.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Efren P.

6 Oct 2024

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

Amazing

We had the best stay for our small get away. Definitely coming back and staying here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dee R.

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Location

Quaint

Beds were comfortable Great location

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

11 July 2024

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

Nice stay

We enjoyed our time and it was perfect for the two of us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Almudena B.

4 Sept 2023

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

Great location

Very conveniently located, cozy and clean house. I recommend this place for a family staying at Catalina, Avalon.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharnell C.

16 Aug 2023

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

Anniversary trip

Great little house. Close to everything. Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci L.

13 May 2024

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

Island Get A Way

Our stay was beautiful. From the cottage to the weather. Every day was memorable, and I will definitely be returning to Michael's comfortable cottage!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa P.

6 Mar 2021

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

Great stay

Location is great and so is service. Owned by the Seacrest Inn. Right near Vons, central and walkable.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marsha S.

8 Mar 2024

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

Sumner Cottage

Accommodations were great. Close to town, nice place to spend several days. Nice porch to watch the passers by. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O.

2 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful as always!

It’s great! The beds are comfy, plenty of towels and everything you need in the kitchen. The porch is my favorite part. We’ll be back.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger J.

1 May 2023

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

Little beach cottage

A good place to stay in Avalon. A little noisy but centrally located

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dung N.

21 Mar 2022

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

Short trip to relax

Very good experience, property is old but well keep and clean.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian W.

4 July 2022

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

Great getaway

Awesome quick holiday spot for family. Close to the grocery store and center of town, I love the front deck. Would come back

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cindy H.

18 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in

Needs Updating But Cute

The front porch was great, and the place was cute, but it needs some love. It could use updates and a deep clean. The heater didn’t work, and the space heater provided had a broken dial that we had to adjust with pliers.The location near Vons is super convenient, but for the price, it fell short. Please reinvest into the property to make it worth the cost.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

lynn h., san clemente

29 Nov 2021

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

Good location

Easy to work with the land manager and the place was easy to find and had a great patio to sit on in the mornings. Close to the main street.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

15 June 2024

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

Ashley S.

I brought my teenage daughter and friends. Check in/out was easy, house was clean and the Mid-town location and porch were great for enjoying the day!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami S.

11 Sept 2023

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

Perfect stay

Great communication. Property management people were awesome. House had everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David R.

6 May 2018

Great place!!!

Bathroom could use a pick me up. But overall stay was great..

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Karen M.

18 Oct 2023

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

Karen

Small but Cute place. Stayed there years ago several times. Hasn’t changed much. Great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O., La Quinta

29 July 2023

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

Great cottage!

This was our second year at the cottage. And again we had a great time. It’s a great location, close to town and the beach. The grocery store is a half block away.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

24 Aug 2022

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

Avalon

The place fit our needs

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

2 Nov 2023

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

Nice stay in Avalon

This house is quaint and in a great location, within walking distance to both Vons and shopping/restaurants. It is a bit dated inside but the front porch is great. The neighbors were all nice. Michael was a very good landlord and reached out in case we were coming over early or staying later.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

2 Aug 2023

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

Vacation Cottage

Cute small cottage, everything we were looking for. The small kitchen and bathroom let you do everything youd expect. If you have hopes for something other than a cottage youll be disappointed, but ill be booking with these folks, over the hotels weve used here over the years, from here on out.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O., La Quinta

5 Aug 2022

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

Catalina is magic!

We enjoyed our stay in Catalina. The front porch is where we spent most of our time… people watching, talking, eating and playing games. Loved it!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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Hosted by Michael Ponce

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English

Premier Host

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Main bedroom

1 bathroom

Only bathroom

Spaces

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