Idyllic Catalina Cottage, Private Deck, Walk to Beach!

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Traditional Catalina Island Beach Cottage - just 3 flat blocks from main beach on Clarissa Avenue!

Open floor plan with 50" flat screen TV and big sliding windows!

Queen sleeper sofa, dining table seats six plus a game table seating 4.

Newer distressed look flooring throughout home and decorated in beach casual.

Comfy chair for reading or taking a nap!

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81250 sq ft

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Explore the area

Avalon, CA

Catalina Island Visitor Center

5 min walk

Avalon Pier

5 min walk

Three Palms Avalon Arcade

7 min walk

Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)

64 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to your idyllic Catalina cottage escape! Nestled in the heart of Avalon on Clarissa Avenue, this charming abode is two flat blocks from the beach and market and an easy walk from the Catalina Express. Step inside and be greeted by warm, inviting interiors adorned with Catalina artwork, wood floors, ceiling fans, and a cozy fireplace. The well-equipped kitchen boasts a commercial 6 burner gas cooktop, convection oven, dishwasher, microwave and a coffee station to fuel your mornings. Gather around the dining table for memorable meals or relax in the living area, where you can unwind after a day of exploring the island. When the sun beckons, head outdoors to your private upstairs deck, complete with a grilling area for alfresco dining experiences. Fully furnished, including all linens and towels, toys and books for the kids, a Pack N Play, booster seat and a wagon. Everything you need for the beach is here, too - chairs, umbrella, sand toys, floats and beach towels. This delightful cottage is close to all the town has to offer and whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, cultural attractions, or simply a relaxing retreat, this home provides the perfect base for your Catalina getaway!

Property manager

Kathy Arman and Linda Hayes

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

No one is allowed on the actual roof of the home. Please respect our home and ensure safety for your guests.

Close deck umbrella when not in use due to wind gusts. Broken umbrella or damage to the deck will result in a charge.

Fireplace is currently inoperable. The thermostat for the heat is in the hallway and it warms up the house quickly. Please turn off when departing.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Avalon

Located in Avalon, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Catalina Island Golf Course and Avalon Pier. Travelling with kids? Consider Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Avalon, CA

What's nearby

Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk
Catalina Island Museum - 7 min walk
Avalon Port - 8 min walk
Catalina Island Golf Course - 13 min walk
Catalina Casino - 13 min walk

Getting around

Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pancake Cottage - ‬4 min walk
‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬17 min walk
‪Bluewater Grill - ‬6 min walk
‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬7 min walk
‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic Catalina Cottage, Private Deck, Walk to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic Catalina Cottage, Private Deck, Walk to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic Catalina Cottage, Private Deck, Walk to Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic Catalina Cottage, Private Deck, Walk to Beach! located?

This family-friendly Avalon holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Catalina Island Visitor Center and Catalina Island Golf Course. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Lovers Cove are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

9 Sept 2024

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

40th anniversary.

Had a wonderful time. Weather was perfect. House was perfect. Hosts were welcoming and accommodating. Would definitely use them again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce K.

21 Jul 2024

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

Avalon

Very convenient overall

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

29 Jun 2024

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

Birthday/Anniversary

Perfect rental! Easy check in, hosts are super quick to respond and very friendly, The kitchen is amazing! Very comfortable beds lots of games and toys for the kids. It was so clean and easy walk to Vons or the ocean. We will absolutely rent again and again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

16 Jun 2024

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

Awesome place to stay

The property is clean, holds the whole family comfortably, is super close to the store and all the Avalon amenities, and the host is friendly and very responsive. We’ve stayed here a couple of times now and 100% would stay again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

30 May 2024

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

True Old Fashioned Beach Cottage

Great stay for our family. We were a family including 3 year old and 90 year old. The single level small home was ideal for quality time together. Place was impressively clean upon arrival. Bathrooms were old and one was a quite small, but met our needs. The only thing we wish we had access to would have been a laundry machines on property. Not having laundry didn't matter too much for our 3 night stay, but had we stayed for a week, I think we would have missed them (perhaps there is a laundromat near by). Location was perfect for us. The 90 year old birthday girl, as well as the 3 year old granddaughter were able to easily come and go from the house and walk on the flat level streets to downtown for the shops, cafes, and beach.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter G., San Diego, CA

21 Dec 2023

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

Good people, places and things

Good people: Kathy the owner/contact was most accommodating and genuinely concerned about helping us enjoy our stay. Good places: The cottage is located on the first street you encounter walking into town from the ferry port. The living/dining room is spacious with a wall of windows looking out to the street. The roof-top deck provides panoramic views of the island. Good things: Great six-burner chef's stove and new fridge. Games and puzzles to help keep the kids (and adults) entertained on a rainy day.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

7 Dec 2023

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

Catalina Calm

We loved the big common area with 2 couches and 2 tables. The location was SO convenient to everything! I wish there were a way to flip a switch to light up the deck at night, and that the porch light was operational. But everything else was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

1 Nov 2023

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

Catalina stay

Everything about the stay was flawless. The instructions and communication before arrival were complete and clear. The home was clean, stocked with everything you need to cook. The location is perfect, just a few flat blocks to the Main Street and beach. This is our 2nd stay at Summer Love and my friends and I had a beautiful trip. We will be back again next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

13 Oct 2023

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

Great place to stay

The property is well put together and perfect for us. We had 3 of our adult kids and two plus ones so a total of 8 and the house accommodated us perfectly. Enjoyed morning coffee and evening wine on the roof top patio. Great location for walking to the boardwalk and eateries. Kathy, thank you for everything. 🙏

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey O.

24 Sept 2023

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

Best trip ever!

We had the most amazing time in Avalon staying at Kathy’s beautiful home. It was the perfect setting for my family who were all there celebrating my mom’s 60th birthday. We all agreed that it had the best energy and location! We are already planning our trip back and will definitely be staying at Kathy’s. Thank you!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don and Michelle P.

3 Sept 2023

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

New Digs on Catalina

After many years staying at another property on the island, we have found this wonderful home. It accommodated our seven member family comfortably. It has a bright and airy living space, comfortable beds and the kitchen is fully equipped. In addition, a huge plus is the upstairs deck for lounging and dining. We bc are already planning our next visit!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

18 Aug 2023

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

Lovely Home

This home is such a lovely place to stay! The cleanliness, the charm, the location and the communication was on point. Myself and another friend who stayed with me are already talking about the next time we have the opportunity to stay at this home on Catalina Island! It was an incredible experience for all of the four ladies who joined me. Thank you for the wonderful time!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

8 Aug 2023

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

Awesome again!

This was our second year staying in this lovely house. Everything was great- no complaints at all.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

1 Aug 2023

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

Great Family Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at this property! The location was perfect for our family and everything we needed was in walking distance. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked with linens and supplies. We very much enjoyed the rooftop deck! For me personally, the beds were very comfortable! I rarely sleep well in new places and I slept like a baby both nights we were there. I would definitely consider this property again! It is great for kids and adults alike.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean K.

30 Jul 2023

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

Awesome location. Perfect size. Priceless island.

Its a nice short walk to the town area. The vrbo is very cozy inside. Nice roof deck area to hang out at night or while the family finishes getting ready to go. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

30 Jun 2023

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

Cute and clean vacation home

Very cute and very clean house. We stayed here with three adults and five kids comfortably. Plenty of blankets and pillows and comfortable beds. Easy walk to everything.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

30 Jun 2023

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

Wonderful house, wonderful owners!

Great experience for all of us, adults and children, all around.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

25 Jun 2023

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

Catalina location

absolutely wonderful property. Great location very comfortable for family.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bettina S.

16 Jun 2023

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

Dreaming away for a short stay

We came during the week for a family get away with older teenagers. The house was super central from the boat, activities and vons but tugged away from it all. With a glass of wine on the beautiful rooftop terrace, you could still sense the old days of beach bungalow life, sleepy quiet and dreamy restfulness: exactly what we needed. With all that, the house was well maintained, with fresh paint, clean and well equipped. The hosts were super responsive, very clear in their explanations and accommodating in ways that really changed our stay. Thank you for all of that.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

melanie n.

7 Jun 2023

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

mom's 80th bday

this was a great place to stay and the owner was so speedy in responding to a request to fix the grill we had expected to use.. it was replaced in a day with a brand new one.. yay!! it is located in a great spot!!!! nice and roomy space and brand new appliances in kitchen with a beautiful new stove and griddle.. well done!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

1 Jun 2023

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

Family Fun on Catalina

The cottage has all the unique charm and classic character you’d expect on Catalina Island. It’s spacious and the upstairs deck is a wonderful place to relax, soak up some sun and then chill with family and friends as the sun sets on Avalon. It’s a special place.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

30 May 2023

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

Great cottage in a great location!

Our recent stay was everything I had hoped for! The highlights of the cottage were the rooftop deck, the open family room with its abundant windows, the upgraded stove, the comfortable beds and the location of the cottage couldn't have been more ideal! It was conveniently situated so were able to walk everywhere! The host, Kathy and Linda were fantastic hosts. They were responsive, accommodating, and provided us with all the necessary information for a smooth check-in process. Without a doubt, we would wholeheartedly choose to rent this lovely cottage again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

24 May 2023

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

Soaking up the Island vibe.

Had a great time visiting Catalina. The property was in great shape and provided everything we needed. Kathy was a wonderful host to work with. Pros: fully equipped kitchen, BBQ grill available, nice instructions throughout, easy access to everywhere we wanted to go, nice deck to chill on. Cons: Grill would not work second evening (minor)

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M., Anaheim

30 Apr 2023

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

House full of charm

We had a wonderful 5 day/4 night stay at this charming house. It was just a couple blocks to the beach and main shopping strip. The grocery store was just around the corner which was very convenient. We noticed lots of little 1920’s details around the house that they’ve kept and maintained. The owners were very helpful and quick to respond. We would definitely rent this property again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea O., Santa Cruz

9 Apr 2023

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

Cute and Cozy

I brought my three daughters (and one friend) to Catalina for spring break. The house was absolutely perfect for those traveling with younger ones. Very close to all of the fun and the essentials (Vons). Really flat as well, which is extra convenient with a tot in tow. The house had everything we needed, was clean, and comfortable. I can not say enough good things. None of us wanted to leave, and we will certainly be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Arman and Linda Hayes

Summer Love Cottage is the realization of a family dream to own a vacation home on Catalina Island. We all grew up coming here on family boats and even owned a mooring at one time but now are landlubbers! A mother-daughter team (Linda & Kathy) manage the home.

Why they chose this property

We loved the cottage look, the spacious front room for family gatherings and those big windows. They had been painted shut for decades and after much work, we were able to get them to slide open again!

What makes this property unique

Large, open living room with two tables so one can be used for playing games or doing a puzzle. Light and bright kitchen is fully stocked and has a commercial 6 burner range. The griddle makes perfect pancakes! The deck is a perfect place for an outdoor meal or just hanging out to enjoy the mountain views. The dining room table seats 6, the game table 4 and the deck table 8.