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Avalon Vacation Rental | 1BR | 1BA | 350 Sq Ft | Stairs Required to Access

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Amenities
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Location
Host

7.8

Good

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 433 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Avalon, California

Catalina Island Visitor Center5 min walk
Catalina Island Museum7 min walk
Catalina Island Golf Course11 min walk
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)50 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The home was in excellent condition, it was a small cozy little getaway from the busy life.

Christian G.

Mar 5, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

About this property

Tropical Island Escape w/ Deck, Walk to Avalon Bay

Adventure is waiting for you about an hour off the Southern California coast at this historic seaside destination known as Avalon, California. Leave all the hustle and bustle behind and reside at this inviting Avalon 1-bed, 1-bath rental. This home serves as a rejuvenating getaway with amenities such as a deck with a grill, an outdoor dining area, and an open floor plan to comfortably unwind together. You’ll find Wrigley Memorial & Botanical Gardens and Avalon Bay just a couple blocks away!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Charcoal Grill | Easy Access to Attractions | Outdoor Dining Area

This Avalon home provides couples and friends with a combination of unique charm and island life with plenty of recreational activities nearby.

Bedroom: Queen Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Outdoor dining area, furnished deck, charcoal grill
KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/cooking basics & spices, coffeemaker, breakfast bar, blender
INDOOR LIVING: Cable TV, sliding doors, hardwood floors, exposed ceilings
GENERAL: Towels & linens, complimentary toiletries, ceiling fans, free WiFi
FAQ: 350 Sq Ft, add'l rental on-site (lower level), 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), no A/C
ADD’L ACCOMMODATIONS: The lower-level unit of the home, also available for rent, offers accommodations for 6 more (Evolve listing #437211)
PARKING: Free street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

ATTRACTIONS: Catalina Room Escape (0.2 miles), Catalina Island Museum (0.2 miles), Catalina Island Undersea Expedition (0.3 miles), Catalina Casino (0.7 miles), Descanso Beach Club (0.9 miles)
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Golf Gardens (0.1 miles), Wrigley Stage Avalon Bay Vista (0.2 miles), Machine Gun Park (0.4 miles), Knabe Park (0.4 miles), Step Beach (0.4 miles), Lovers Cove (0.7 miles), Wrigley Botanical Garden (1.5 miles)
RESTAURANTS: The Lobster Trap (0.2 miles), The Sandtrap (0.2 miles), Avalon Grille (0.2 miles), Original Jack’s Country Kitchen (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 has a strict max occupancy of 4 guests
- NOTE: Another vacation rental unit is on-site, in the lower level of the home, and other travelers may be present during your stay
- NOTE: This unit is approximately 350 square feet and is best suited for 2 adults and 2 children
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Early check-ins/late check outs are not available at this property
- NOTE: Your safety matters. The property features 2 exterior security cameras: camera 1 is located at the front door upstairs facing the street, and camera 2 is located on the front door downstairs facing the street. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when detected by motion

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

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

This holiday home is located in Avalon. Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Catalina Island Golf Course and Avalon Pier. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon are also worth visiting. With scuba diving and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Avalon, California

What's nearby

Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk
Catalina Island Museum - 7 min walk
Avalon Port - 10 min walk
Catalina Island Golf Course - 11 min walk
Catalina Casino - 13 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬17 min walk
‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬5 min walk
‪Bluewater Grill - ‬6 min walk
‪Luau Larry's - ‬5 min walk
‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Island Escape w/ Deck, Walk to Avalon Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tropical Island Escape w/ Deck, Walk to Avalon Bay?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Tropical Island Escape w/ Deck, Walk to Avalon Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Island Escape w/ Deck, Walk to Avalon Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Island Escape w/ Deck, Walk to Avalon Bay located?

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

7.8

Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jared B.

21 June 2024

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

Fun in the Sun

It had everything we needed for a nice vacation. Close to the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Mareni P

5 May 2024

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

I'll be honest, the location of the house is good, everything is close, but we had some disappointments since when we arrived the property has two "studios" we arrived without realizing which one it was and we opened the first apartment. , and we went up to the other studio and opened it with the same code that was opened in the one below, so we got worried and dialed and told them what was happening and they told us that it was a lie that they were not there. Even though we were able to open it, they denied everything. Another thing is that the sheets in the room were very dirty as well as the blankets. I don't recommend this place.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian G.

5 Mar 2024

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

Wonderful little home, misunderstandings

The home was in excellent condition, it was a small cozy little getaway from the busy life.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Pattie

27 July 2023

Super squeaky floors throughout, bathroom sink has constant leak. Veronica was very nice. Neighbor had to say where the trash barrels were. Couch was very uncomfortable. Sliding door didn’t open and screen was broken.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brandon P.

8 Jan 2023

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

Great cozy place

Enjoyed the space.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

13 Oct 2022

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

Clean, comfortable, and cozy apartment

My husband and I enjoyed a comfortable stay at this cozy little apartment. The apartment is just a short walk to main shopping and dining area so it was convenient. The apartment itself is on the older side and there is no air conditioner (not abnormal for Catalina Island) but there was plenty of fans you can use. The shower door needs to be fixed as it doesn’t close properly and water can leak out. Some of the blinds needs to be fixed as well as they did not retract properly or stay open. Lastly the notes on the cabinets should probably be removed as they tell the renter they will be charged for any missing plates, cups, silverware and knives. It is tacky in my opinion to tell your renter this. When I asked the property host she told me not to pay attention to those signs. I would remove them if I was the host. The host was responsive and brought us soap when we asked for it. Overall we would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jeri

28 Sept 2022

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Comfortable, close to everything, but not too close.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

21 Aug 2022

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

Great location

Perfect

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana

12 Apr 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Ellecse L.

24 Mar 2022

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

Decent

The space was decent. The floors were dirty and the toilet was severely clogged the majority of our stay (we were only there for a weekend). We messaged the liaison about the clogged toilet the night we arrived and had to message again the next morning. In between these times, the toilet overflowed 3 times, no matter how much we plunged, and my poor partner had to clean up some really nasty messes. It was eventually fixed for the last 6-12 hours of our stay. Other than that nasty mess and the dirty floors, the stay was great

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Orion B.

3 Jan 2022

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

NYE in Catalina

My girlfriend and I loved staying here! It was the perfect size for 2 people. We loved having the grocery store less than a block away and being so centrally located. We spent 4 days here. A couple things to improve on would be that the shower door doesn’t close, the pillows and linens aren’t comfortable (they felt old), most of the coffee cups are chipped, and the TV doesn’t have Netflix or similar apps. It could use some updates. Other than that, everything else was a breeze. A special Thank you to our host Veronica who let us check out an hour later, so we didn’t have to lug our bags around town.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

24 Sept 2021

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

It was for my best friend's birthday

My best friend had a blast over the weekend! He says when he returns, this is where he wants to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Amanda B.

6 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location; okay amenities

There were no paper towels or hand soap at this property. Pillows were not available for the pull-out sofa, and the pull out sofa was not very comfortable for sleeping. Location was excellent though!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia D.

19 Aug 2021

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

LOVED IT!!!

We LOVED our stay in the house and had a great time on the island. The house was totally charming exactly what we expected at a very convenient location. We had a great time hiking, parasailing, snorkeling, and just walking around the town. We cooked every day so we have no comment re restaurants but the ice cream we got in town was divine. THANK YOU SO MUCH to Veronica Bravo our guest contact and THANK YOU to the owners of the house we stayed in. Everything was very very lovely CHEERS ❤️Anastasia❤️Andy❤️Renee❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

6 Aug 2021

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

Great place and great location!

We had a fantastic stay here with our 3 year old. The house was clean and cute with a nice kitchen full of everything you need to cook. The property manager was really nice and check-in/out was super easy. The place is literally 1/2 a block from Vons which comes in handy, and then only about another block or two to the beach. Close enough to run back if you forgot something! There's also a nice patio with a big dining table and umbrella, and a weber grill. We spent tons of time out there eating meals, enjoying coffee, etc. All around great little place to use as a home base for a nice getaway!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Rick N.

24 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cozy and very nice location but not for a medium-large family.

PROS: Great location Nice terrace Easy check in Responsive property manager Clean and well stocked kitchen Clean house (for the most part) CONS: No extra bathroom towels provided for a three night stay Dirty and stains towels No hand soap (we had to buy some) Stains on the shower floor Not very suitable for a family over two people Very outdated Not enough light (meaning the lights in the house were very dim) Very hot (ceiling fans didn’t do much to help)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

8 May 2021

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

Avalon's a lovely town!

My Wife and I enjoyed a few days in this upstairs 1BR in the heart of Avalon's quaint Sumner neighborhood. Quick 10 min. walk to the pier, beach, restaurants, shops. Usable kitchen, breezy windows, comfy bed and couch, and a spacious deck to watch clouds and ravens. Just what we needed!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jill N.

26 Mar 2021

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

We left

We didn't stay at the property for more than 15 minutes. It smelled horrible and seemed moldy. We contacted the manager and said we were leaving and I contacted Evolve, too. We expect a full refund as we had to get a hotel to stay in.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francisco O.

8 Dec 2020

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

Wonderful!

Place was just as described. Also in a perfect location! Very close to everything. My friends and I enjoyed our stay

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

John K.

18 Nov 2020

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

Cute property, needs some attention to detail for comfort and safety

This place is small, but cute and cozy. The deck is wonderful, and the kitchen and bathroom are lovely. The bedroom is cute and tasteful too. The lights are soooo dim though. Please put in something more than 25 watt bulbs. It's dim like kerosene lantern light in there. Dangerous in the kitchen. Also dangerous: a small step into the kitchen that should be marked with yellow/black striped tape. The narrow steep stairs have unevenly spaced steps and no handrail. Very hard to get luggage up those steps. I'm 51 and in good shape, but my wife and I tripped on the kitchen trick step several times. And the outside stairs with no handrail is scary. Also--the bed situation is fine for a family with small children, but the pull-out chair is about 20" wide. Not suitable for an adult. Also it is at the foot of the full-size bed. The other bed is a pull-out in the living room, a little wider than a twin bed.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Sandra D.

21 Sept 2020

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

Dirty and loud

We booked for 3 nights. First off the manager seemed to be someone that just confirmed your arrival and let you know when the unit was available, nothing more. When we arrived the we were extremely disappointed. The place was dirty and not even close to CoVID mandatory regulations. Spiderwebs, oily knobs, dirty microwave, etc. Also, partying was going on down stairs and at the houses next door, definitely great if you are there to party. I immediately called the manager, no answer. Called the management company and the did offer to send someone to clean, however by this time we just wanted to go home. I filed a verbal complaint with them. They ended up refunding two nights but charged me for the day and owners fee.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020