Charming, large historic home, newly renovated, sleeps 12 - steps to the beach!

We fell in love with Avalon decades ago and know that you will, too! We love to "take a break" and in a little over an hour by boat (or 15 minutes by helicopter!) breathe a sigh of relief to be back on Catalina Island. The feeling is very much like being transported to a little gem of a European harbor but without the long plane ride!

Location is everything! Our property is in the heart of Avalon on one of the most historic streets first known as "Canvas Cottage City" in the late 1800s. Within 2 blocks, you can walk to the beach, Von's grocery store, miniature golf course, island tour buses, a dozen restaurants, golf cart rentals, fishing off of the Green Pleasure Pier, parasailing, and shopping. Walking distance to the beautiful gem of a museum and the famed landmark known as the "Casino" is only 15 minutes where you will experience one of the most gorgeous examples of architecture in the Art Deco period. Daily walk-up tours are available with movies being shown in the theater on weekends. Concerts and events in the upper ballroom happen year-round. Walk a little past the Casino to Descanso beach to enjoy outdoor dining, ziplining, or rent a cabana for the day. From our house you can head west and play a round of golf, a game of tennis or pickle ball at the Country Club, and catch the hiking trails at the Wrigley Memorial ti experience the island's unique and diverse wildlife and abundant nature. Or, you can do nothing at all but listen to the wind through the majestic, old eucalyptus trees across the street and read a book to rejuvenate your soul.

Very few properties in Avalon exist to accommodate a family group of 12 - we know, because we are a large family, too! Undergoing a complete restoration in 2023, The Old Turner Inn was made new in all the right ways: new surfaces, furnishings, appliances, modern a/c systems, furniture and decor where it matters while keeping the beautiful antique elements that have made it unique for nearly 100 years.