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Waterfront 1 Bedroom Penthouse. Spectacular Deck, Views & Location!! Sleeps 2.

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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

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 253 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Outdoor space
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  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Ocean view
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Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Avalon, CA
  • Popular LocationAvalon Port4 min walk
  • Popular LocationCatalina Island Museum11 min walk
  • Popular LocationCatalina Island Golf Course2 min drive
  • AirportOrange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)50 min drive

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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. Spectacular Deck, Views & Location!! Sleeps 2.

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 comfortable109 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 109 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 10.5 months in advance.**


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

Property manager

Randy Grisham

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

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

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 Hamilton Beach and Moonstone 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 hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Avalon, CA

What's nearby

  • Avalon Port - 4 min walk
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 9 min walk
  • Catalina Island Museum - 11 min walk
  • Catalina Casino - 18 min walk
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront 1 Bedroom Penthouse. Spectacular Deck, Views & Location!! Sleeps 2. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront 1 Bedroom Penthouse. Spectacular Deck, Views & Location!! Sleeps 2.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront 1 Bedroom Penthouse. Spectacular Deck, Views & Location!! Sleeps 2.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront 1 Bedroom Penthouse. Spectacular Deck, Views & Location!! Sleeps 2. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lovers Cove and Avalon Port. Avalon Pier and Catalina Island Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
Perfect location, beautiful views with everything you need for a great weekend. Super responsive host too. Highly recommend. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

oscar g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worth the climb up the stairs
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and clean.
I really enjoyed the location, view and cleanliness. Everything so easy and guidelines and instructions made it stress free. Coming off the boat after long drive was great to be right there!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T., Gilbert, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Location
This was the perfect experience and the best way to experience the island. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jazz Festival get away
Lovely Festival get away and great place to stay ❣️ walking distance to the Catalina Express terminal, scenic views from deck able to enjoy the views with a glass of wine or wake up to the sunrise with a cup of coffee . The beach Apartment on top where we stayed is perfect for two my only discomfort were the two flights of stairs being 60 years of age they’re not my thing other than that you definitely appreciate the location being in the heart of it .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Avalon
It was perfect ! Great views. We had everything we needed. The accommodations were wonderful Close to everything in walking distance. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan H., RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA , CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Cottage
The cottage is on the 3rd floor of the building with easy access. My best friend and I have rented it twice for a girls weekend, the porch is huge and where you will spend alot of time, you cannot beat the view, it's beautiful, and the inside of the cottage is spotless, has an updated bathroom, very comfortable bed and fully stocked, it works great with 2-3 people, the owner is very nice and very helpful. We will absolutely return for a 3rd stay, best place we have stayed over the years in Catalina!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view of Avalon
Very nice getaway accommodation! It has a great view. Very well locate for tiny Avalon. You can either walk everywhere or hang out on the deck and let Avalon parade below and past you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you! Great trip
Everything was great, only downside is spiders and bugs in unit. Other than that we enjoyed everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun
Love the property. Closest property to Catalina Express landing. Restaurants, rentals, and park steps away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Views
We were very pleased to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
We had such a nice time! Everything was as we expected and more. Great location, great accommodations and everything you need. Super comfortable and close to everything! We will be back, better than a hotel…
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views to Die For
This is the second time we have stayed at this property and the location and views cannot be beat. Just a great place to relax and watch the world go by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Perfect little place for two. Close to the docks. Sweet views from the balcony. Next time we stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great access to all the adventures Catalina offers.
Best spot..overlooking basketball, volleyball courts and the beach! All amenities in the apartment. We were happy with our two night stay, and highly recommend this bird’s eye view apartment!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even better in person!!!
The moment I walked in the door, I felt like I was home! Comfortable, clean, updated, all the necessities, and the view was the very best!!! My friends paid much more for their hotel down the street and said I totally scored the best view - and best deal! I’ll definitely stay here again and my friends want the info so they can book this property for their next visit, too!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect location!
Perfect location! In walking distance from all of the shops and restaurants! The view from the room is spectacular! Would definitely recommend staying here to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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Hosted by Randy Grisham

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