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The Sandcastle Cottage 140 steps to the Beach

The Sandcastle Cottage 140 steps to the Beach

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Overview of The Sandcastle Cottage 140 steps to the Beach

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Avalon, CA
  • AirportOrange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

The Sandcastle Cottage 140 steps to the Beach

Perfect Cottage for your vacation. Our Cottage has two bedrooms one with King size bed and the second one with two twins. In the living room we have a Queen size sofa sleeper that two more people can sleep in. We welcome families and individuals who enjoy the activities of Catalina Island including bike riding, hiking, boating, beach activities and diving. Our rustic cottage was built in 1912 and retains the charm of early Avalon. Come stay in our home and enjoy the ambiance of a genuine historical setting. Amenities include cable TV, Wi Fi, air conditioning, completely equipped kitchen and washer & dryer.

Property manager

Michael Ponce
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
You would be on the 2nd and 3rd floors with both those decks.
Fun Vibe in town Very CleanBestReviews1stBlock, Balconies, kayaks, SUP’s, chairs
Ocean view
Kitchen
Toys/games
Microwave
10.0 out of 10, (505 reviews)
Fun Vibe in town Very CleanBestReviews1stBlock, Balconies, kayaks, SUP’s, chairs

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Avalon

Located in Avalon, this cottage is in the city center and near the beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Map
Avalon, CA

Getting around

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Descanso Beach Club - 16 min walk
  • Catalina Island Brew House - 3 min walk
  • Bluewater Grill - 4 min walk
  • Luau Larry's - 2 min walk
  • Pancake Cottage - 2 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ROBBIE H., Denver, Co

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great spot close to everything. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Cottage
A rather eclectic historic cottage, filled with so many memories from both the past & present. Beds were a bit too firm, but other than a blow dryer, it has all you need. Location is great, close to ferry and downtown. Hotel staff were very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest house / All the charm!
This house was so dang cute, and had more charm than any house I have ever rented! It was very clean - very close to the pier - close to restaurants - and the host was very responsive! We will definitely book this rental again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Good location
Let me begin by saying that the host was extremely responsive, very easy to work with and courteous. Other positives are that the beds were pretty comfortable and you are close to shops and restaurants. The linens in the bathroom and bedroom were nice and we were supplied with an abundance of coffee. There were three nice TVs which as great. That being said, we were unhappy about several things. There are electrical wires all over, some with knob and tube. We felt insecure due to the fact that not every window had a secure way to lock and the locks on the doors did not appear to be very secure and are not very easy to open and close either. We FROZE the entire time we were there. The host did provide us with some little electric heaters but it was not enough to keep the place warm- the bathroom was particularly frigid. The lighting here is inadequate- it was very dark and cold, but I must add that it is a cold time of year. The shower was lined with some type of crusty residue. Several things were in disrepair, like the ceiling fans and some of the desperately needed lights. The place needs a coat of paint. And finally, we wanted to do a load of laundry (asked permission from one of the workers) and refrained from doing so due to the condition of the inside of the machine- full of residue- icky. We believe this is where linens for the property are laundered as workers were there constantly. So that was a turnoff. The house is full of a lot of old stuff and old furniture, etc. I know that some people are into that but to me, it just looked like a bunch of cast-off things. And the street out front has constant, loud traffic noise, something I was trying to get away from. I appreciated the host but most of the rest of the stay was a big disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Gary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just the Right Place
I will start with our host Michael, very easy to reach and was very helpful with everything needed, thank Michael. The properties description was spot on and perfect for myself and my 3 teenage grandsons. We had everything we needed and everything from beach to dining were a short walk away. I would have given a 5 star for the property but there was no outdoor seating area like a patio or deck. It is a dated place but also as described so my expectations were met. The question is always "Would you stay there again?" My answer is yes without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael Ponce

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