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Host

7.6

Good

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Avalon, CA

Catalina Island Museum2 min walk
Catalina Island Visitor Center5 min walk
Catalina Island Golf Course18 min walk
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)50 min drive

Most relevant reviews

6/10 Okay

I feel a partial rebuttal is necessary regarding some prior reviews. We had a great stay. The location is ideal. The hou...

Nathan G.

Nov 13, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W

216 Whittley Unit A - Avalon Apartment
Budget-friendly vacation rental

Lots of TLC is given to this charming two bedroom, one bath located on the bottom level of this Victorian triplex - a perfect vacation rental for a couple or small family. Enjoy the partial ocean views from the front porch, which is great for lounging around or barbecuing. Accommodations include a queen bed in the master bedroom, single size bunk beds in second bedroom, as well as a single day bed in the family room. It also has a 32-inch flat panel TV with satellite, DVD player, VCR and fully equipped kitchen. This property is located approximately 2 1/2 blocks from the beach and downtown. No smoking, please. 216WA

This vacation home rents on a nightly basis (2 night minimum, holidays and selected dates excepted; 3 night minimum mid-June through Labor Day).

Maximum Occupancy: 5 people / Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Bunk Beds | Living Room: Day Bed

Property manager

Catalina Island Vacation Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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 by the sea. 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. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Avalon, CA

What's nearby

Catalina Island Museum - 2 min walk
Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk
Catalina Casino - 8 min walk
Avalon Port - 10 min walk
Catalina Island Golf Course - 18 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬5 min walk
‪Bluewater Grill - ‬3 min walk
‪Luau Larry's - ‬5 min walk
‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Catalina Island Museum and Catalina Island Golf Course. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Catalina Island Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

7.6

Good

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

14 June 2024

Liked: Communication

I only have one complaint about our stay in this place,the twin bed in the main entrance has a mattress that needs to be replaced immediately one cant really sleep in it without falling off,safer sleeping on the floor,which shouldnt be the case cause were paying to sleep on a bed not the floor.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aldo R.

12 Apr 2024

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

Nice place

I really like the place and its close to the beach!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Nathan G.

13 Nov 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely little house, would stay again but hope for more TLC.

I feel a partial rebuttal is necessary regarding some prior reviews. We had a great stay. The location is ideal. The house is super historic and is an artifact from the original development of the island as a vacation spot well before Wrigley bought it. If you are not into old houses and their quirks, there’s plenty of bland, boring condominiums in Avalon you’ll be happy in. This place has beautiful doors and original windows, built-in cabinets and woodwork all of which we loved and would never want to see changed. It’s reasonably priced, compared to some other similar historic/original Avalon cottages we’ve stayed in, however we expect a higher level of maintenance and cleanliness, especially from a vacation rental company which presumably has the resources to do so. As mentioned in another review, our feet turned black from walking barefoot on the floor - maybe this was just the newer Pergo floor giving up its color, or maybe it wasn’t mopped. Several light bulbs were burned out or missing. The toilet however works fine if you’re patient. There was just a little touch of dinginess that could be resolved with a small amount of time spent sprucing up. And it’s a shame really because it’s such a cool house. The beds were all very comfortable. We really liked the daybed in the kitchen/dining/living room as a place to lay out and look out the front windows at the bay, and enjoyed coffee on the deck every morning. Will stay again in hopes of improvement!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Karen S.

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Ok

Smaller than expected. Toilet kept plugging up.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lee C.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Needs Work, Made Vacation Less Enjoyable

My comments are to give a picture to the owners from the visitor's perspective and to give families looking to stay here an honest review. The current pictures of the rental are not up to date. When you walk in the door there is a combination kitchen/family room/bedroom. There is a daybed and tv in the kitchen. After a long day of fun and adventure you may want to come back to the rental to enjoy some quiet time with your family but there is no place to do that. The television doesn't work (even when following the two sets of instructions), and there is nowhere for anyone to sit comfortably. There is a large gap underneath the front door where slugs get into the rental which we found crawling along the kitchen floor at various times during our stay. The weather was very warm and the rental does not have air conditioning. It would have been nice to open the windows to let some cool air in but there are no screens on the windows. We had no choice but to open them anyway because of how hot it was even with the fan on and large flies flew in. In the bunk bed room there are no shades or drapery on the windows. They are block out windows so you cannot see in but the light comes in very early in the morning and the neighbor keeps their side light on all night which is right in line with the window above the top bunk. The toilet bowl brush is absolutely disgusting, the toilet backflows and the hot water faucet is difficult to turn off. There's more, but I think you get the picture.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne T.

27 July 2023

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

Loved it!

Only have one complaint! True that it was only 2 blocks to the beach but it was up hill! This 78 year old had problems making that climb! Never the less we had a great time and the accommodations were very nice, especially being able to sit on the patio and watch the world go by! So relaxing!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Benjamin H.

26 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Filthy place

It was tiny old unit as advertised, but that doesn’t mean it has to be filthy. We were very disappointed with the cleanliness of the place. If we walked around in bare feet, they turned black instantly. There were used underwear in the closet that my kids found. The shower is disgusting and finicky. It’s also a long uphill walk not ideal for small kids. The price was still too high for the quality in my opinion. Management was very responsive and nice via text. I don’t think I could stay here again though.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rocio

22 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Could have used an electric car.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia

29 May 2023

Liked: Communication

The property was small but fit our family perfectly. For the price I would have thought the place would have been more kept up. It was very outdated with bedroom furniture that was broken and dirty. The bedroom mirror looked disgusting and we couldn’t even use it to get ready because it was so dirty. TV never worked and neither did the Wi-Fi.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

susie m.

28 May 2023

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

Fabulous

Small but adequate bathroom. Older building so neighbors were a little noisy but tolerable. Beds comfortable. Good bargain per person considering it was Avalon. Beautiful view. Such a fun trip.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

7 May 2023

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

Rugby Weekend

3 of us each had our own room. view was beautiful. will stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia

25 June 2022

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

No habia campana extractora y se disparaba la alarma cada vez que cocinabamos, la alfomdra estaba manchada, el ventilador de techo rechinaba y la casa por afuera parecia estar en reparación por lo demas la pasamos bien.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Julio

17 May 2022

Liked: Communication

Property needs carpet cleaned and some renovations.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

5 May 2022

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

Magnificent Ocean view and easy walk to water.

Very clean, comfortable and nice porch to relax and watch the sun set.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

25 Apr 2022

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

Great place

Would definitely recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean Claude G.

26 Feb 2022

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

Great location

Great location, walking distance to everything, from the ferry to all restaurants and places of interest. There is a Vons in a walking distance too in any case you forget an item.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

17 Nov 2021

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

Charming and Inviting

We loved the whole floor format of the unit and the near distance to everything was especially nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Alphonso J.

8 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Not a bad location.

Property and furniture a bit outdated.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jeffrey M.

20 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

The contract and after hours check in process was a bit cumbersome. Some things weren’t clear so I had to ask several questions. The property manager was very responsive to my questions, but I may suggest making the process a little more clear.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

James W., Newport Beach, California

9 Sept 2019

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

Avalon heavan

Wonderful experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Juan S.

8 July 2019

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

Cozy Cottage

Comfortable and cozy place. A bargain for the price. Will definitely be coming back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Mona D., Anaheim, California/Waikoloa, Hawaii

4 June 2019

Catalina 2 bedroom

The livingroom had a very old and uncomfortable daybed in use for a couch or sleeping quarters for an additional person. The kitchen was poorly stocked. There were only 2 glasses and about 8 coffee cups. With the amount we paid for 2 nights you would think they would upgrade the comfort a little.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Angelica V.

12 Sept 2018

Serves its purpose but needs work

The carpet was extremely stained and not very pleasing to the eye. The ants in the bunk room didn't remedy the situation, either. Other than that, everything was great and it served its purpose as a place to sleep in at night.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Paula j.

16 July 2018

Very disappointed. Not up to the standards we are used to from VRBO.

Ceiling above bunk bed had popcorn ceiling flakes falling on top bunk and the occupant. Coffee pot did not work. Can opener was broken. TV did not have proper instructions for the model in the unit. Had to call for help at least 4 to 5 times. Barbeque had rusted grill, therefore we could not use it. Etc, etc.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

NANCY M., WESTMINSTER

8 Mar 2018

Quaint, Clean Stay!

This was an adorable place to stay. The queen bed I slept on was very comfortable. The decor is victorian like, with pink toilet seat and dark pink carpet...it's abit old fashioned but cute. Only warning I have is that you have to climb up a flight of stairs, in case anyone has problems with that, and it's located on an incline hill. It was a great price and I'd definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018