Location: Catalina Island, Avalon, Los Angeles County & Catalina Island, California, USA
Accommodations: Beach House, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
The GRISHAM HOUSE: AVALON'S ONLY WATERFRONT BEACH HOUSE!
You can throw a stone into the water from our fantastic 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 as the sun sets over the charming town of Avalon.
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, level stroll from where the ferry docks.
Our property is 3 stories (No elevator). On the ground floor are a couple retail clothing shops, a jet ski rental, an ocean rafting company and a psyhic. 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.
This unit offers a separate bedroom with queen bed, a bathroom w/ stall shower and a living room with a queen sofa bed. There is a fully contained kitchen with newer appliances. In the living room is a TV with cable; DVD/VCR player and iPod player. 2 sets of sliding glass doors open onto the large wraparound deck with marvelous 270 degree views. For eating there are 3 bar stools at the breakfast counter plus a table for 4 on the front deck. There is a gas BBQ on the side deck. BBQ and dine on the deck while you enjoy spectacular views. We also now have free wireless internet access.
A downstairs storage room contains 3 bikes, sets of golf clubs, various basketballs and volleyballs and a small shopping cart for groceries.
WHY STAY ANYWHERE ELSE? Our 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!
NOTE: The middle floor offers four bedrooms and three baths and can sleep up to 10 with children. (See vrbo #65480). For large family vacations the entire property can be rented to accommodate 14.
NO Pets. NO SMOKING. 4 Person MAXIMUM. 2 NIGHT MINIMUM.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Oceanfront
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Other Amenities
- iPod Player
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
OCT 19 - DEC 31, 2009 Sun-Thurs $175/nt Fri-Sat $200/nt
JAN 3 - MARCH 13, 2010 Sun-Thurs $160/nt Fri-Sat $185/nt
MARCH 14 - APRIL 30, 2010 Sun-Thurs $175/nt Fri-Sat $200/nt
MAY 1 - JUNE 13, 2010 Sun-Thurs $200/nt Fri-Sat $230/nt
JUNE 14 - SEPT 6, 2010 $260/nt 3 Night Minimum
Rates do not include 12% Avalon bed tax + $70 cleaning/linen fee + Deposit
Higher rates apply around major holidays. 2 night minimum.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- This Is Your Deck and View! - Avalon, California Real Estate
- You're Not Dreaming - These Are The Views From Your Wraparound Deck! - Avalon, California Real Estate
- This Is Your View of the Harbor and The Famous Casino From Inside! - Avalon, California Real Estate
- Beautiful Avalon Harbor (We're Right in the Middle on the Waterfront)
- Beautiful Avalon Harbor (We're At The Bottom Right Of This Photo)
- Front Deck with Spectacular 270 Degree Views
- Queen Size Bedroom
- Living Room w/ Queen Sofa Sleeper and More Great Views
- Fully Contained Kitchen With Newer Appliances
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I had no idea what to expect - but I have traveled back to a kinder time here on my first visit to Catalina. I am quite enchanted and hope to be back. Thanks so much. - Julie Oxendale
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This was the perfect, cozy hideaway for our 20th anniversary and it was our first visit to Catalina. We agree with everyone else: The deck rocks! The grill worked very well. We never did try any restaurants - why go out when the best harbor view table is on your deck! Hoping to return soon. - Jyl and Mike Groves, Salinas, CA
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We are so blessed to be able to spend our vacation here in the top unit. The views and accomodations are incredible! This is our first time staying in the Grisham hoiuse and it won't be our last. I've been coming over to the island for 36 years and I love it here! We are thankful to the Grisham family for sharing their home to us and others. - Joe & Nicole Russo, La Mirada, CA
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4 blissful days in Avalon are ending much too soon. We have stayed in Avalon many times since our honeymoon in 1979, but none have been as peaceful and relaxing as this one. This was truly one of our best vacations ever! - Bob & Dawn Burns, Buellton, CA
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After coming to Catalina for almost 30 years, we have found the perfect place for our family! This is our second year to visit your lovely home and again we had a wonderful week. We eagerly look forward to next year.
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Thanks for sharing your amazing home with us. We were so busy enjoying the deck, the amazing views and our family that we hardly ever left! Guess we'll just have to come back next year.
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I retired on December 25, 2007 and was looking for a place to go with my wife; our children and their spouses and my 6 grandchildren. I can honestly say that I had the greatest retirement vacation ever, although I have never been retired before! My wife and I stayed in the top floor and the rest of the family in the middle floor, and it was fantastic. There is no better location in Catalina as it is close to everything and the views are spectacular. My children's comments were "when are you renting it again, dad?". I feel sure that we will all be going back again, soon I hope.
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Gary Handley , Yorba Linda, CA
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Gordon McKinnon , Huntington Beach, CA