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8.4

Very good

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

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

10/10 Excellent

I really enjoyed the property. It had all of the amenities that I needed for a comfortable stay. We had a hard time with...

Dec 26, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

216WC - Budget-friendly Top Victorian Triplex Unit, Roof top Deck + 2 Blocks to

216 Whittley - Unit C - Avalon Apartment
Budget-friendly vacation rental
Views, views, views!!!

This is the upper and largest unit of this Victorian triplex. Only a couple of blocks up the hill and 26 steps to get to the top, but well worth the climb. Both bedrooms have a queen bed, and there is a double Murphy bed in the living room. This unit boasts lots of sunshine and ocean views from the living area and the large rooftop deck. It offers an open floor plan, fully equipped kitchen, 43-inch flat panel TV with satellite, VCR and DVD players, stereo, BBQ, and a small library of books, games and extras are there for your enjoyment. No smoking, please. 216WC

Note: Spiral staircase in living room is closed up, to access rooftop deck you must use the stairs outside behind kitchen.

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: 6 people / Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Living Room: Murphy Bed Full

Property manager

Catalina Island Vacation Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Microwave

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. Hamilton Beach and Moonstone Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

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 216WC - Budget-friendly Top Victorian Triplex Unit, Roof top Deck + 2 Blocks to pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 216WC - Budget-friendly Top Victorian Triplex Unit, Roof top Deck + 2 Blocks to?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 216WC - Budget-friendly Top Victorian Triplex Unit, Roof top Deck + 2 Blocks to?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 216WC - Budget-friendly Top Victorian Triplex Unit, Roof top Deck + 2 Blocks to 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.

8.4

Very good

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Nightingale

13 May 2024

Liked: Amenities, communication

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

I really enjoyed staying at the property, everything is great except the one big issue I had was there is a mold growing in the light fixtures and lots of water damage which is allowing the mold to grow. I have bad asthma so I had an asthma attack the same night I stayed and daily until I left on Sunday. They communicate quickly but the mold issue is so bad. Family that was staying at a hotel also mentioned the strong mildew smell upon stepping in the property to see our view. If they took care of the mold issue we would stay again due to the views and space!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Dec 2023

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

Hike uphill

I really enjoyed the property. It had all of the amenities that I needed for a comfortable stay. We had a hard time with the TV though. Just be prepared to hike up a kind of steep hill to get there. I really didn't research the street that we were renting on. Other than that we had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Phillip M.

21 June 2023

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Good place. But far off than booking

The location wasn’t ideal but the place was good

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

31 Dec 2022

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

Great Stay

😊

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivy N.

1 Oct 2022

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

Perfect spot 1st time to Catalina

Had an overall great experience... the rental was clean and spacious.. beautiful views from the main windows all day long. With two bathrooms there was pleanty of space in the smaller one which catered to the men and larger one accommodated the women perfectly. The ceiling fan in the back room wasnt working and maintenance immediately came and put a window fan in to aid in our comfortabilty as it was hot that weekend. The property was quiet and serene. The roof top deck was a great feature for cooling off in the evening and watching the sun set.. just a short up hill walk (which should not be taken lightly was something to get use to and provided some much needed cardio) from the main street with nice restaurants on both corners. Im very satisfied with my choices to stay at this location and will be glad to stay here again in the future .

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

sean k.

4 May 2022

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

Quiet with a beautiful view.

Very affordable property, comes with two full bathrooms and two bedrooms along with a Murphy bed in the living room and a full size couch. I went with a group of five men so two of them had to snuggle. A lot of vacation rentals in Catalina have golf carts. This one did not which would have been a very nice bonus. The location is excellent. It's close enough to the waterfront to have great views from both inside the unit and the rooftop patio but far enough that it's quiet and you don't get a lot of noise and foot traffic from the tourists. Highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

25 Apr 2022

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

Wonderful stay, rooftop deck is the highlight

The unit is 50 yards or so above the main thoroughfare, so it's very close to everything. The walk is uphill, and another 20+ steps are required to reach the actual front door. If mobility is an issue, this may not the place for you. It has a full kitchen with full-sized refrigerator, and is appointed with plenty of utensils, plates/bowls, Mr. Coffee machine (not Keurig), coffee filters, spices, and so on. The furniture is fairly basic and a little dated, but met our needs. Some of the blinds do not work, and neither did any of the ceiling fans. The owners immediately provided brand new box fans, but they weren't quite as effective. We opened the windows to let in adequate breezes, so we were fine. Many of the window blinds were broken. You might want to check if the ceiling fans are working if that's important. The highlight was the rooftop deck, where we spent most of our time when we were at the house. Many of the chairs were already broken when we arrived, but we made do with the 2 or 3 that were usable. The owners really need to remove and replace the old, broken ones. The view of the beach, boardwalk, and cruise ships was fantastic, and it was a perfect place to eat breakfast, watch the sunset AND sunrise, and drink a cup of coffee. It was also a private deck, intended only for our use, though we heard people moving chairs on the roof and talking loudly late on our first night. It only happened that first night. Overall, I would definitely consider this place again, but reconsider if you have mobility issues. It would be near perfect if they would fix the minor items I mentioned.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Kristen B., San Diego, USA

14 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Biggest Perks are the Location and Roof Deck with Oceanview

This condo suited our needs and our main requirements of being walkable to downtown Avalon, having an outdoor space with ocean view, clean, and being spacious enough for our family of five. We did appreciate the management company let us know we could check in early. The condo itself is like a 2-star hotel. Furnishings are shabby and the chairs on the roof deck look like they'll give way to the next person to sit down. Toiletries were sparse so bring your own, including soap. At other rentals, I've found a welcome binder of recommended sites and restaurants as well as key contacts - like taxis helpful. This property did not have this. The rental booking was also more time consuming than I've experience because the management company requires signing more contracts and providing copy of your license and credit card (either over unsecure email or at their office). Next time, I think we'll look for a different spot on Catalina.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff F.

5 Aug 2021

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

Amazing view

Amazing view! The property is dated, furniture is old and a hodge podge of random things. There are newer appliances in the kitchen. The location is good but there is a hill to walk up and stairs to access the property. It was fine for our family, but if you are pushing a stroller or have any kind of physical limits/struggles it might be difficult. The 180 degree views are what made this property enjoyable. Our favorite times spent onsite were on the rooftop enjoying the view.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vitaliy G.

1 July 2021

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

Great place. Very close to the Center. Beautiful view.

Good experience. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Redondo Beach

24 Mar 2021

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

Excellent time

We absolutely loved the location of this place, neighbors were awesome, upstairs outdoor patio was perfect with a gorgeous view. Comfortable beds, even the Murphy bed. All in all it was great!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Angelica m.

30 Nov 2020

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Curiously satisfied

More toiletries , place was spacious but could use an update , good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

25 Oct 2020

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

Incredible view, bit of a climb

Great set up, outdoor patio was incredible and by far the best feature. Only downside was the hill to get up to the property from the main part of town. And apparently there is an easy Whitley as well as a west Whitley so don’t trust google on directions

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Redondo Beach

29 Sept 2020

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

Cutest Beach Cottage

Renting this property through Vrbo was so easy. Communication with the rental team was great. No problems with a quick response always. The cottage was just as advertised. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Great location with a bit of an uphill walk but that was ok because of the view from the cottage and top patio. Excellent time!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

TERRI O.

30 Oct 2019

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

Nice!

I loved the roof top patio!

2/10 Terrible

Garrett I.

12 Sept 2018

Disappointed

The overall view is why this review had two stars. Other than that it was old amenities and door knobs that were semi falling off the door. No trash bags to clean nor any soap when cleaning is required. Overall professionalism when checking in is far below par. We were told that we could check in early and when we went to check in we were told we need to wait 4 hours. Customer service was just not there. I will definitely not be using this company again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Maria M., Port Hueneme

10 Mar 2017

Switched

You've done it; spent hours of time researching just the right place to celebrate that special occasion. We did just that and decided on a trip to Catalina and a stay at this property. Mother nature had other plans. When we arrived at the CIVR office to pick up the keys on Saturday afternoon, we were told that our property had major leaks from the rain storm that came through on Friday and so it was not rent-able. CIVR did what they thought best and moved us to a property directly across the street from the one we had chosen. This review is not for 216 C Whittley but for 211 Whittley - To say we were disappointed does not really cover it. The property we were switched to was fine, it just wasn't what we had envisioned for our special weekend. The property was on two levels. Both levels had a nice view but the bottom level (master bedroom) is on the street so you couldn't keep the blinds open and have any privacy. The bottom level bathroom is a Jack/Jill set-up shared with a second bedroom. The bathroom door from the master bedroom side opens directly into (hitting) the commode. The shower head in this bath needs replacing. When we checked out, the office was informed of this. The upper floor is nicely laid-out and has a nice view. The balcony that looks like a good size in the photo is quite small. It has a bbq and a table with 4 chairs. There really is no room for 1 person to bbq and more than 1 person to sit at the opposite side of the table. It should be replaced with a much smaller bbq and a bistro type table and 2 chairs. The house is advertised to accommodate 6 people but there is no-way the balcony can hold more than 2 people with it's current set-up. The thing that was most difficult was going up and down to the bedroom. It was just awkward. Also, besides the weekend being overcast and rainy (which was fun), the temp was cooler. This made us turn the heat on. I guess it had been a while because a lot of dust bunnies came flying out of the vents. Yuk! Not only did it make a mess but we were breathing this in. I would suggest that CIVR ask their maintenance/cleaning staff to turn on the heat to assure the vents are clear. We understand that this was an act of nature and CIVR did the best they could but we did not receive a phone call giving us a heads-up or any options. A coupon for something would have been a nice gesture. We did love Catalina and will use CIVR again and hope that mother nature cooperates.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017