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

Dining room for 12 with view or close the curtains for complete privacy.

Comfy living room with electric fireplace for ambience.

Enjoy fresh-tasting water and ice with high quality filtration on fridge.

Exceptional

5 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Free Wi-Fi
Fireplace

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Dream Suite

1 Queen Bed

Garden Suite

1 King Bed

King Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Queen Suite

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Seashell Room

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Dream Suite-Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Garden Room-Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

King Suite-Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Laundry Room-Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Queen Suite-Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Seashell Suite-Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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

Newly renovated in 2023, “The Old Turner Inn” is a beautiful 1926 historic Cape Cod, formerly a B&B but now rented entirely to accommodate up to 12 guests! Our bespoke property blends the old with the new and every detail has been tastefully appointed with your comfort, privacy, and safety in mind. Perfect for multi-generations (like ours) and intimate gatherings! You'll enjoy 5 ensuite bedrooms with blackout curtains, 7 bathrooms, separate dining room, fully equipped kitchen, beverage bar, interior commercial laundry room w/double washer/dryers, split-system A/C & heat in every room, 5 electric fireplaces, Smart TVs, free Wi-Fi, and outdoor foot-shower to wash off the day's sandy beach. Rest easy knowing that entry smart locks, outdoor security cameras, and indoor fire/carbon monoxide monitors are doing their job. All of this in the best location in "the flats" which are the heart of Avalon, mere steps from the beach, the Green Pleasure Pier, restaurants, grocery, shopping, Museum, the Catalina Express and the iconic Casino!

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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

Property is an allergy-free zone!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

We’ve worked hard to maintain a clean, allergy-free environment…no smoking or pets, please!

Prior to check-out, please take all trash to alley, start the dishwasher, turn off the A/C, and lock all doors. Thank you!

No parties! Only registered guests, please. We reserve the right to cancel your reservation at any time if guests exceed those stated on reservation.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 011127

Property # 3464564vb

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 near the beach. Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Avalon Port and Catalina Island Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.

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Avalon, CA

What's nearby

Catalina Island Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Catalina Island Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Avalon Port - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Catalina Casino - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Catalina Island Golf Course - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬3 min walk
‪Pancake Cottage - ‬4 min walk
‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬15 min walk
‪The Sandtrap - ‬7 min walk
‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, large historic home, newly renovated, sleeps 12 - steps to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming, large historic home, newly renovated, sleeps 12 - steps to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, large historic home, newly renovated, sleeps 12 - steps to the beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming, large historic home, newly renovated, sleeps 12 - steps to the beach! located?

This family-friendly Avalon holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Catalina Island Visitor Center, Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Pier. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Lovers Cove are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

10/10 Excellent

Kaely E.

24 Apr 2026

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

The Old Turner Inn was phenomenal. Our group of 9 women absolutely loved our stay. You know it’s a hit when everyone, after picking a room and settling in separately, says this is the best VRBO they’ve been in. The space itself was beautifully decorated, well appointed and i still dream of the sun porch.. The location was perfect — right near the Vons for any supplies and of course steps to restaurants and shops. The best part was how accommodating Asheley was — we had an early ferry and she was so kind in letting us drop our bags early, ensuring we had everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

7 Mar 2025

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

Amazing Property & Hosts

This is a beautiful property and the host is amazing!! 10/10 recommend staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2025

Thank you for the kind comments and for trusting us with your Catalina Island retreat, Katie! You were all such a delight and we welcome you back anytime! Dream guests for us and for any lucky future hosts!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

16 Oct 2025

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

We had a fantastic stay. There were 9 of us from 3 generations and everyone had plenty of space and was very comfortable. Well equipped kitchen for all of us. Hosts are absolutely fantastic and go out of their way to help with recommendations, advice, bookings, and are super friendly. As we were departing, many of our group were trying to figure out when we could stay here next!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

27 Sept 2025

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

Asheley and Dennis are the best! Super helpful and gracious. We have stayed at many homes around the world, this home is at the top of our list!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025

Robert and his family are a 10 out of 10 for guests! They were gracious, communicative, and treated our place as if it was their own. Any host lucky enough to have them stay will be glad to have accepted them. We welcome the family back anytime!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Ofelia A.

4 Jul 2025

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

Family vacation

Everyone loved it! We’ve been coming to Catalina for many many years, and this is the most beautiful place we have ever rented. We hope to come back again next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

18 Jun 2024

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

Beautiful Property

Owners were awesome and helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024

Thank you for choosing to stay with us, Bryan! We truly appreciate the kind review and feel very lucky to have such wonderful guests. Thank you for leaving the property in such wonderful shape. You are welcome back anytime! Cheers, Asheley & Dennis

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

15 Jan 2026

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

We had the most amazing stay at this charming historic home on Catalina Island. The house and the hosts truly made our trip unforgettable. The location is absolutely perfect just steps from the beach and within easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, and groceries.The home itself was ideal for our family reunion with our adult children and their significant others. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom, which made it incredibly comfortable and relaxing for everyone. The kitchen and dining areas were perfectly set up for gathering, cooking, and spending time together.Even though we had quite a bit of rain during our stay, we still had a wonderful time cozying up by the fire, playing games, and watching football. The house created the perfect atmosphere for making memories.The hosts were absolutely lovely, welcoming, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. We can’t recommend this home enough and would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deniz T.

12 Dec 2024

Most importantly, Asheley and Dennis, our SUPER hosts made this trip so very special! Their property is beyond the description and the photos...every detail has been considered. The well-stocked kitchen, the heavenly beds/bedding, the sparkling clean bathrooms (all 6.5 of them!), and the carefully considered decor. (Including many pieces of art from local Catalina artists.) Many, many, many, thanks, Asheley and Dennis! We will return!Kari, Ken, and family

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

4 Aug 2025

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

Absolutely gorgeous house right in the heart of Avalon! Our family of 12 (grown kids and grandkids) LOVED it! We were able to walk everywhere. The home is spacious and had tons of room for all of us. Everyone had their own bedroom with a beautiful attached bath. The kitchen is gorgeous and had everything you could possibly need. Asheley and Dennis are the most amazing above-and-beyond hosts! There was fresh fruit, bottled water, champagne and even a delicious carrot cake waiting for us on arrival. Dennis even hauled us around in their golf cart and took my husband on a fun tour of the island. If your looking for the perfect place in Avalon, THIS IS IT!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn N.

3 Aug 2024

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

40th Anniversary Trip 2024!

Our family of 11 stayed for 3 days at the Old Turner Inn and it was beautiful! With 5 bedrooms (each having their own bathroom) a large kitchen and enclosed patio areas for eating and playing games- the Old Turner Inn did not disappoint. The owners were wonderful and the location is a great location- close to the beach, active areas, shopping and parks for the littles. If you have a large group or a small group but you want room to spread out- this is the place to book in Catalina. It will not be our last stay...

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

21 Oct 2025

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

My family, friends, and I just returned from a stay and I can say without a doubt that it is on of the most beautiful homes I have ever stayed in. The property itself is stunning, meticulously cared for, and was the perfect setting for our weekend getaway. On top of that, the location is absolutely perfect in Avalon—super quiet, yet convenient to all the shops, and restaurants.What truly set this stay apart, however, was the incredible thoughtfulness of our hosts, Asheley and Dennis. They went so far above and beyond to make our trip special. They knew we were celebrating my 40th birthday, and when we arrived, we were greeted with a cake, a bottle of wine, and a generous gift card to one of their favorite local restaurants, the Lobster Trap. It was such a kind and personal gesture that truly touched all of us. I would 1,000% recommend their home to anyone visiting Catalina Island. The combination of a gorgeous, comfortable home in a perfect location with hosts who treat you with such genuine care is unbeatable.I am already planning my next trip back and can't wait to bring my entire immediate family so they can experience the same incredible memories we all brought back with us.To Asheley and Dennis: From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for making my birthday weekend extra special! We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

13 Jul 2024

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

Our Memorable Avalon Experience

I have been taking my family to Avalon for almost a decade now, and it’s a very special place. Due to our kids' schedules over the years, it’s been tough to maintain consistent dates, so we’ve lost access to certain places where we made a lot of memories. In this case, it was a godsend. The place was exceptional. Every detail was perfect, and each room had its own charm. The place was immaculate, and the location was ideal—close to the beach and centrally located enough to walk to the grocery store in just a few minutes. We were truly blessed to have found 232 Catalina. Lastly, but most importantly, Dennis and Asheley were incredibly welcoming, supportive, and easy to work with. They went out of their way for us and genuinely cared about ensuring we had a great experience. We are immensely grateful for their hospitality and kindness.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024

Thank you for your generous review, Chad! Your family was a delight to host and any property owner would be very fortunate to have you as their guests. Everything was left in perfect order and we hardly knew you'd been there! Our hope was always to be able to welcome multi-generational families like our own and we feel honored that you chose us. And to other VRBO hosts, you would be lucky to host this family! We hope to see you again, Chad! Cheers! -Asheley & Dennis

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10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

28 Apr 2022

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

Perfectly Accommodating!!!

Wow wOw woW —the Old Turner Inn was perfect place to host our 3 families in 5 rooms during our stay on Catalina! We had infants, kids, grandparents and it had everything you coukd ask for! HIGHLY recommend staying here because of the PERFECT LOCATION: walking distance to downtown, Vons is literally across the street and you can see the ocean from some rooms! Thank you for this special place and now memory!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Asheley

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!

Why they chose this property

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.

What makes this property unique

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.

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Popular amenities

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Dream Suite

Garden Suite

King Suite

Queen Suite

Seashell Room

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Powder Room

Dream Suite-Bathroom

Garden Room-Bathroom

King Suite-Bathroom

Laundry Room-Bathroom

Queen Suite-Bathroom

Seashell Suite-Bathroom

Spaces

About this property

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

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Beautiful Remodeled Home w/ AC & close to the beach

House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Avalon

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaely E.

Kaely E.

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Amazing Property & Hosts

Katie H.

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Michael R.

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Robert F.

10/10 Excellent

Maria Ofelia A.

Family vacation

Maria Ofelia A.

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Beautiful Property

Bryan B.

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Kim L.

10/10 Excellent

Deniz T.

A magical stay in Avalon!

Deniz T.

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Reunion

Gary F.