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The Big Blue House of Catalina BOOK NOW for 2025

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The Big Blue House
Sunset on Avalon Bay. Casino in the background
View from our home - 1/2 block to the beach and town
Cozy SunPorch at the front of the house! Large windows open for ocean view
Sunporch with large windows that open to the street - ocean view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

Explore the area

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Avalon, CA
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center
    3 min walk
  • Avalon Pier
    3 min walk
  • Three Palms Avalon Arcade
    5 min walk
  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    64 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

The Big Blue House of Catalina BOOK NOW for 2025

Our, ' Big Blue Catalina House', as we like to call it, is a great place to bring your family and friends. Whether it's just for a weekend or a week, we know you won't get bored or lack for things to do or see. It's great for family get togethers. like birthdays, special occasions, wedding parties, Thanksgiving, New Years or to just get away from the Hussle and Bustle of city living. 'The Big Blue House' is perfect and is combined with, Island paradise, and it's only an hour or so ride from the mainland. We fell in love with Catalina, because of its lay-back lifestyle and come back often and we're sure you will too. June, July & August 5 NIGHT MININUM + 12.5% and $200 for cleaning. Weekends only Fri, Sat & Sun $695 Holidays $700 Rates subject to change without notice. - season rates -1NT ON Just weekends if available Fri, Sat and all holidays rate is $1000nt " Rates subject to change without notice. Contact us for any questions. FOR THOSE WANTING TO BOOK 1 NIGHT
ONLY ON WEEKENDS IF AVAILABLE IT'S $1,000 A NIGHT. NO EXCEPTIONS. Keywords: 'The Big Blue House of Catalina', is the best place to stay, because it's one of the few larger houses available. When comparing price's, consider our location, size and price. Most of all, it's just one block from town, walking distance to shops, restaurants, New Vons, miniature golf, Island excursions and walking distance from the Catalina Express Landing. Fully contained, updated kitchen w/dishwasher, BB-Q, washer/dryer coin operated. Stereo/CD/ player, WIFI and everything you need to make your stay enjoyable & memorable. WE DO NOT SUPPLY BEACH TOWELS. No Pets. Please note: We require 2 night min on Weekends Fri, Sat and Sunday. Or its $1,000 per night for the night of choice.

Property manager

Allison ( island manager) Debra Markey (owners)

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
During our summer season June, July and August we have a 5nt min stay policy.
Rates are subject to change without notice,

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Avalon

Located in Avalon, this holiday home is in the city centre and near 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Avalon, CA

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 3 min walk
  • Avalon Port - 5 min walk
  • Catalina Island Museum - 5 min walk
  • Catalina Casino - 11 min walk
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Big Blue House of Catalina BOOK NOW for 2025 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Big Blue House of Catalina BOOK NOW for 2025?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Big Blue House of Catalina BOOK NOW for 2025?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Big Blue House of Catalina BOOK NOW for 2025 located?

Located in the heart of Avalon, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Catalina Island Visitor Center and Catalina Island Golf Course. Avalon Pier and Three Palms Avalon Arcade are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kim p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for the entire family!
Great location with plenty of room! Love the front porch area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christina M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mamma Mia Paradise
We stayed here for a cute bachelorette weekend for my little sister! The theme was Mamma Mia and this Blue House was everything and absolutely right on brand with the theme! Beds were comfortable and we loved the window that opened fully in the front of the house for an adorable photo op! The house was walking distance from everything and there was no need for a taxi once arriving and departing from the island to the ferry. There was a small mishap with a toilet that was leaking but I called Allison (Island host) and she contacted a plumber right away and it was fixed in less than 30 mins! The only suggestion I would give is the floors could use a bit of a deep cleaning and a good mop. They were clean to the naked eye but made our feet dirty if we walked around barefoot for a while. Honestly, overall a great stay and experience! We will definitely visit again soon and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JODI H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in the Big Blue
We had an amazing time staying in the big blue house over labor day weekend. The proximity to the restaurants, shops, and activities is amazing. The host was very communicative. We loved hanging out in the front porch room with the window open on warm days. The kitchen is well stocked with dishwear and amenities. Very close to Vons to walk and get groceries.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keaton W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Big Blue!!!!
The property is absolutely epic. Perfect location had eight of my friends and I stay and big blue stole our heart.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great trip
We enjoyed our stay and the amenities The Blue House provided.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Check in was simple and the host was available to answer questions as needed. Easy walk to town and did not require a golf cart like my previous stays elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot in a perfect town!
Loved everything about it! Plenty of room and fantastic location! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
There were 10 of us here for the Catalina Island Marathon. The location was incredible, just a 2 minute walk to the beach. One tiny quibble - one of the beds was a fold down outdoor sofa on what is essentially a front porch. You won’t have an issue with this unless you plan on using every bed. We had a lovely stay. Great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient place to stay for family
Easy check in and walking distance from everything. Very well stocked kitchen and rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Stay
We just had an overnight stay and location was fantastic. The setup of the house was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacat
Loved our stay here on the island
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Natalia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and amenities
Great place to stay near the action in Avalon. Description was accurate and home was a quick walk from the pier. It had enough kitchen items to cook; towels, beach chairs, a large beach cart-many items in the picture as shown. It looked clean, but my boys were running around barefoot and they had dirt all over their feet. Also, the home is so close to the action that you will hear people and golf carts at night. I would stay here again, but request a better floor cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pattie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Our family enjoyed our stay. Everything is so close
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tobin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
My fantasy football league had our draft in Avalon and many of us stayed here. It was a prefect setup. Close enough to walk everywhere, but different than some of the hotels that have clubs nearby or on the premises where you can't control the noise. Going to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Big Blue House
We are repeat visitors of this house. We absolutely loved our stay and the house was great! I highly recommend it and plan to return. The house had everything we needed and was in a perfect location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big blue house
In the perfect location in Catalina. Minutes from the express dropoff. House has everything needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Blue Paradise
The Big Blue House was simply amazing!!! Big thanks to Allison, she went above and beyond to make sure My family & I had a great time, The Big Blue House has everything you need, and want!! The home is clean, spacious and literally right near the main attractions. It's only a short 4/5 min walk from the Port!! We love our stayed, Catalina Island did not disappoint, offers tons of great food choices, bars and shops. We will definitely be back. Thank You so much Allison, see you soon. Mike,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation rental
Everything about this stay was perfection. Check-in process was hassle free, house was big, clean, well maintained, and in a great location with easy access to DBC and local restaurants. 10/10 recommend for a fun weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Trip
We loved our stay in Catalina. The Big Blue House was a great location near the main shops of Avalon and they had plenty of beds to accommodate the group that we had there. Glad we decided to stay there and I’m sure we will again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Great location and very friendly manager!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Latrel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Blue House
We had a great time at the Big Blue House in Catalina! It was in a great location and very cozy and enjoyable for all of us guests.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Had an amazing experience! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely House in Perfect Location
I stayed here for a long weekend with 4 friends and can't recommend it enough. The house is lovely and had everything we needed, and the location could not be more ideal. Highly recommend for families or groups of friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
A great weekend on the island
The Big Blue House was fun and great! Might be a good idea to update the pictures, there's a lot of modern accommodations that aren't shown on the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great getaway
the hosts had provided everything that we needed. There was even beach chairs and sand buckets etc. for the kids. the grocery store was a brief walk and so we cooked a fair amount. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Allison ( island manager) Debra Markey (owners)

Host profile image
My wife Debbi and I are property managers and we both own & manage 4 other San Diego vacation beach rentals along with other rental properties both commercial and residential. We both love to travel trying different place's around the world. We take great pride in all our properties and love to get reviews and feedback from all our guest to enable us to improve.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location. Built in1929 and still retains much of it's old charm and is just a great house to bring family and friends, plenty room and great for kids. Traditionally we spend Thanksgiving with family and now grandchildren. We both love going to Catalina to relax and enjoy all the things the Island has to offer and because of it's great location, we can walk everywhere.

What makes this property unique

'Location!', It's only a block from the town and walking distance to any and all you want to see and do. The house was built in 1929 and is cozy with new and old features that gives it the feel of Old Catalina. One really unique feature that everyone loves is the big sliding window in the sun room. It's a great place to relax as the sun sets and have your favorite drink of choice.

Languages:

English
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