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359CA: Charming Family Home, 3 Blocks to Beach, Restaurants and Shops

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10138.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Avalon, CA
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Golf Course
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room/Sofa Bed

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Ensuite Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Ensuite Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Primary Ensuite Bathroom

Second Ensuite Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

359CA: Charming Family Home, 3 Blocks to Beach, Restaurants and Shops

This charming, historic Catalina home was recently refreshed and is ready for your family to kick back, relax and enjoy island life. It has a great corner lot location on upper Catalina Avenue, which means it's just a quick walk to the golf course and Country Club or three short blocks to shopping, restaurants and the beach. If offers indoor dining with French doors to the side patio where you can barbecue or enjoy sitting outdoors. Three bedrooms (Q, twins with trundles, double & twin) and the 3/4 bath are upstairs, and one bedroom (Q) and the full bath with a tub and unique "semi-outdoor" shower are located downstairs. This is a perfect vacation home for a large or extended family or two small families that want to share! A total of 1494 SQ Feet. 359CA | | | This vacation home rents on a nightly basis (2 night minimum, holidays and selected dates excepted; 3 night minimum mid-June through Labor Day).

Property manager

Catalina Island Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

Located in Avalon, this holiday home is by the sea. Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Avalon, CA

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catalina Island Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Avalon Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Catalina Casino - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 359CA: Charming Family Home, 3 Blocks to Beach, Restaurants and Shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 359CA: Charming Family Home, 3 Blocks to Beach, Restaurants and Shops?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 359CA: Charming Family Home, 3 Blocks to Beach, Restaurants and Shops?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 359CA: Charming Family Home, 3 Blocks to Beach, Restaurants and Shops located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Catalina Island Medical Center and Catalina Island Golf Course. Catalina Island Visitor Center and Catalina Island Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Birthday stay

Great place with a lot of history. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

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

What a delight!

Avalon was a wonderful experience and our home away from home was perfect. we had four adults and one granddaughter (8) and me (84), grand mom staying. we all loved our beautiful home. The flower bower front and side was a lovely plus, we could sit and read and watch the passing scene from the side patio surrounded by golden yellow hibiscus! .We had lots of dining space, the kitchen VERY well appointed with every imaginable cooking tool,and spices galore, beds very comfy, baths very modern and attractive, I could go on...but in short an ideal spot to spend a week in and enjoy its convenient location, walking distance to Vons a great grocery...just like home and all the local attractions and there are so many things to see and do on the island!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREG T.

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

Decent

Sofa needs upgrading. More info on the shower downstairs. We didn’t find it until the 3rd night.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Great for Families

This house was perfect for our family. Our two sons and their families joined us for a milestone celebration. We had six adults and four children. As most places in Catalina, it is an older home and the entire structure is somewhat rickety. We were able to make breakfast and dinner with a relatively large kitchen - with all he kitchen tools you would need. Best of all, the patio table and indoor table fit all of us. For the price, it's an excellent choice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol J.

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

Needs cleaning

The cabinets and carpet were extremely dirty. This property needs a good cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Somjai C.

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

Great house!

This house is in a great location. It’s on the flat ground, no walking uphill from the port and is close to Vons grocery store. The description of the house setting & amenities are as described. We have 8 people in our group & the house is big enough and we feel comfortable to share our space. The kitchen is fully stock. One evening we got to use the BBQ grill & had dinner on the patio. We consider to stay here again when we visit Avalon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Loved the home

Perfect setup for us. My daughter and her husband loved the “outside” shower and private downstairs room and the upstairs for us was perfect. Clean and nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Island Cottage

Lots of space with 6 beds, more than enough for 6 adults. Decor was homey and comfortable. Gas fireplace was a plus!! Having a golf cart would have made it ideal, but the walk to town was easy. Vons supermarket at the end of the block was also great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house and views exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfareza

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Family Reunion

Perfect house for our group of cousins. So easy to access and quiet part of Avalon. Loved all the fun family memorabilia!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly T.

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

Catalina house

We had a marvelous time . The house was clean and had a beautiful patio perfect for our size group (6). The neighbors were very loud in the late evening though.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank D.

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

Vacation

Such a great house and picturesque. Everything we needed and all of the features we wanted. Liked the house, tvs and of course the fully equipped kitchen. Super close to Vons and more quiet than being close to the beach, even though it’s still close…Don’t think about it. Just book it! Catalina is awesome. Btw, loved all the decorations and pictures inside the house. Such a rich history!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abel R.

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

Help I need toilet paper

The property was just as expected except for the zero toilet paper @ the house . And after traveling for 4 + hours the ladies in our group were agitated . I had to walk to the vons store for TP .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nazo S.

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

Weekday Getaway!

This Catalina beach home was perfect for our family, with plenty of space for both group activities and alone time. The home is close to the market (Vons), restaurants, bars, donuts and ice cream! What more can you ask for?
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arnulfo M., CANYON LAKE

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

Our Stay

Excellent location, close to business area, easy access to port, beach, and night life. Enjoyed our stay, house was comfortable, clean, and roomy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

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

Great island getaway.

Safe location, great house with tons of character. Would definitely stay there again. Lots of room for a big group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

heather h.

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

Fantastic Catalina

We enjoyed our 2nd year at Catalina Island. This house was great, big kitchen, nice patio with good BBQ. We enjoyed all the historical and family photos around the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Larry N.

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

Nice family vacation house

Overall nice stay, only one shower was a challenge the downstairs bathroom has a tub. Also be sure to buy a couple of bars of soap if you stay more than 1 day because the micro-soap provided only lasts a day. Buy toilet paper too because you only get the roll on the holder in each bathroom, same with paper towel, 1 roll so if you stay for a few days and have kids, better stick up too on that. Upstairs very hot if the weather is over 75 during the day outside.. fans only do so much. Very noisy from very busy street corner, trash truck, street sweeper, golf carts and fire trucks/ambulances all pass by (so close to firehouse and city yard). Our family is easy going so all this was overlooked when we just enjoy each other on vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Charming Family Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Johnson Family cottage on Catalina. There is a lot of history in this house that we appreciated and tried to respect. Reading the binder about the cottage and it’s occupants really made us feel as if we became apart of its history. We especially liked the outside shower attached to the downstairs bathroom, ample sleeping quarters, and the proximity to the grocery store and other Avalon businesses. If you are a light sleeper, you might want to choose one of bedrooms in the back of the house to avoid the noise of golf cart traffic. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Loved staying here

We had a great experience here. We arrived early on Friday and was told the house was ready and we could go in now. Wonderful news for us with all our luggage. The house is really cute with lots of family photos all over and sits on the end of the street so there is a patio to sit outside and watch all the carts of people passing by. A little loud but very nice to sit outside. It’s an old house so some of the dresser drawers were broken and we had an issue with the garbage disposal but over all a great place to stay. Checkout morning we were all running behind and was able to get a later check out. Again awesome news!!! We didn’t have to carry all of our stuff around all day and some were able to sleep in. We had 7 adults and 2 children and had plenty of room for all.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janae R.

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

Spacious and Charming-Highly recommend

We rented 2 houses for 14 people for the weekend…we had plenty of room to bbq and play card games at the huge dining table and patio area. The location was perfect- close to everything it not so close that we couldn’t have some quiet time too. The house has so much history and was so cozy…we enjoyed figuring out from the book they have and all the pictures that a beautiful captain and his family must have lived there. It felt like we got to stay at our grandparents family home. Kitchen was the best stocked kitchen we ever have rented and the heater and fireplace worked great There we’re plenty of clean towels, blankets, games, movie and music cd’s. We’ve rented many house over the years in Catalina and this was by far the best house yet. We definitely will be renting this house again when we have a large party because the house was very spacious and accommodating for our group and our 2 handicapped veterans as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

diane s.

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

Lovely Family get-away on Catalina Island

Cute cottage close enough to everything yet far enough away from any noise. Very peaceful, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raylene W.

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

Loved this little house ❤️🏡

We absolutely loved this property! The location was perfect, walking distance from everything we wanted to do. The house has soooo much history and we loved the extra booklet that the family provided so we could read up on the history of the island, the house and the family history of property owners. We will definitely rent this house again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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

Great house!

Very helpful and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Catalina Island Vacation Rentals

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Languages:

English, Spanish