Catalina Island Duplex - Steps to Beach & Pier!

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a round wooden table and stools. The living room features a beige sofa and a lamp on a side table.
A coastal walkway lined with palm trees, leading to a beach with umbrellas and a rocky hillside in the background.
A row of buildings with a golf cart parked in front.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a lamp.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and bar stools. There is a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a door.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Catalina Island Golf Course

Popular amenities

  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Avalon, CA
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Port
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Museum for Art & History
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Avalon

Located in Avalon, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Catalina Museum for Art & History and Avalon Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Avalon Port and Catalina Island Golf Course. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Avalon, CA

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avalon Port - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catalina Museum for Art & History - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catalina Casino - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Descanso Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Scoops - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Catalina Island Duplex - Steps to Beach & Pier! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Catalina Island Duplex - Steps to Beach & Pier!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Catalina Island Duplex - Steps to Beach & Pier!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Catalina Island Duplex - Steps to Beach & Pier! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from Middle Beach, Catalina Island Visitor Center and Green Pleasure Pier. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Avalon Port are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect for a family of 5 we will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
So glad you were comfortable and enjoyed your stay, looking forward to your next visit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The dishes in the Cuban were so dirty, we had to clean all the plates, silverware, and cups before using anything. There was no dish soap, so had to run to the store before we could cook dinner. The rest of the unit was clean. I told the host when it happened and she said she was sorry and would send me something! Never did! I love the location of this place but weirdly set up! TV is above the fridge and is 3 bedroom but only 4 people fit in the couch. I would stay here again, it’s a tinny cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Little Place

Sweet little place with all the needed comforts. Easy walk to everything in town. May be time for a deep clean and paint touch ups, but overall we enjoyed it immensely (and we were 3 generations ranging from 15 to 77).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a wonderful time very comfortable beds

Walking distance to everything! I herd they were remodeling and it then it will be even better! We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location
The property looks just like the photos and the location is very convenient, with easy walking access to the beach and Vons.That said, it may not be the best fit for families or anyone looking for a quiet getaway. The unit is surrounded by long-term residents, so there was quite a bit of everyday noise from neighbors, trash pickup, and traffic on the truck route. The street can be busy with golf carts and tour buses, and on our dates there were cruise ship crowds, which made the area feel hectic.There is no air conditioning, and during our stay the weather was very hot and humid. Because the windows open onto an alley with trash bins below, we didn’t feel comfortable leaving them open at night, which made sleeping difficult. We also found the beach area extremely crowded, with people reserving most of the space early in the day.Overall, the location is convenient and matches the listing, but for our family it wasn’t the relaxing first-time Catalina experience we were hoping for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and good location

The place was conveniently located and very clean. Communication with the rental team was easy. The beds were comfortable (except the pillows). It’s a loud area but eventually it got quieter. They don’t provide beach towels which was inconvenient for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The girl who helps you is very nice and flexible. I enjoyed my stay and it was clean and beautiful, I worried it wouldn’t be like how it is in the photos but it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Steps from the water

House was clean and kitchen well appointed. Convenient walk to most attractions, Street was unfortunately very well traveled by commercial vehicles so noise was an issue. . Bathrooms were a little awkward in their arrangement and difficult to maneuver at times. ,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location pot smell horrible

The location of this house was great close to town. The overwhelming smell of weed however hits you the moment you walk into the unit and gets worse as the stay goes. For those traveling with teens or honestly just adults that don’t enjoy that smell is very distracting and can ruin your stay. I know it shares walls with others but the smell can ruin a vacation especially a family one
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Too much noise with constant traffic

Property itself was ok. The closeness to the harbor was great but it came at a high cost of loud traffic and pedestrian noises throughout day and night. The golf carts' noise and burn gas smell always present completely killed our vacation mood, such that we'll never go back until golf carts are electric.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2023
Hi Kam, thanks for letting us know about your stay. The owner wanted to share the following: We are so sorry the noise from the traffic and the golf carts impacted your stay and you had less than a 5-star experience. We recently purchased the property a few months ago and we are currently updating it, we hope you will come back to our beautiful island. Despite the noise, it is still a magical place and we do what we can to ensure our guests have the best experience!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Noisy outside , busy street . Whats wi-fi didn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, Comfortable, and Convenient

We had a great stay here. The unit was very clean and nicely laid out. One of our party has slight mobility issues, so having a place to stay that is such a short walk from Front/Crescent street was super helpful. There are only two steps up from street level to get into the unit. The bedrooms and bathrooms were small but functional. Having two bathrooms for our group was great. The beds and bedding were comfortable. We stayed during the low season so the noise levels in the unit weren't too bad, but I do think it would be rowdier in the summertime. The property manager, Veronica, was responsive and very helpful. Our boat to Catalina was canceled due to weather, so she worked with us to update our check in time and gave us some flexibility on checkout day as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Catalina Getaway

I would have to say that the stay was great overall. As someone that has traveled and backpacked through Europe, hostel beds were more comfortable. One piece of advice for an air b n b owner would be to invest in a very good set of beds. To go on vacation and sleep terribly is an awful thing to recover from. This place was great and very clean but the beds killed our backs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

The rental process of this house was so simple. Our interaction with the owner was nice and easy It is easily accessible on foot from the Catalina Express. House is in a nice area that felt safe. Clarissa is the busiest street in all of Avalon, so there was more noise than my last trip when I stayed in a hotel facing Crescent (Front) St. It was perfect for our needs as it has a full kitchen, although it is a small, true galley kitchen. The only real negative is that it needs some updating. The tile floor has dirty grout that needs some TLC, the chairs and couch are outdated, uncomfortable, and feel dirty. Overall our stay was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great location. Good wifi. Plenty of space for 6. Comfy beds nad couch. Convenient for a family stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed the location

Great location Easy walk to town and beaches. The flat was aptly furnished. Beds were comfortable. The pictures made the apartment look bigger, it was comfortable enough for four people. Shower was really nice. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Property owner was very helpful, house was clean
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay but won't stay again

Loud street, terrible beds, entire place not clean at all..dirty window sills, floor had food on it, towels smelled badly, overall very run down and seemed not cared for....the owner checked in to see if things were okay but there was really just too much that was bad to even mention anything. The only good thing was the proximity to town and beaches. Next time will choose Hamilton Cove condos.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2020
Monique, the homeowner would like to share the following message: "I am truly sorry for your experience. I check in with all my guests so that I can correct anything that is wrong. I would have called the cleaning crew and had them come back to re-clean the house. As to the beds, I have replaced all of them. I was not made aware that they were uncomfortable until the week before your arrival. I immediately replaced them."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

we loved this house. So clean and location was excellent! Only 3 issues we had was 1) room (right in front of shower) had a hole in the middle of matress. 2) 2 rooms are only separated by a partician. 3) TVs only had 1 channel n came with VCRs. Other than this, this house is perfect n would love to stay here again. The Owner was also amazing!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay with your family!

This was the perfect spot for a family getaway to Catalina. I stayed here with my fiancé, parents, and dog. We had a wonderful time here. The beds (and couch) were extremely comfy, the kitchen amenities were perfect, there were TVs in every room. The house came with a fresh vase of flowers, board games galore, and fun movies to watch! The house was decorated with fun beachy decor. It was so close, walking distance to the main drag of restaurants and shops. The host was very helpful and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location!

Good location for a typical Catalina vacation rental. Served my family well as a nice place to come back to at night! Two bedroom that can be easily be divided into a decent three bedroom with built in room dividing wall. We liked that two adjoining bedrooms could be opened to one for the kids. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Excellent Location but...

Clean sponges, napkins, extra towels only had two washcloths for four people for three days should be provided for dish washing. Insufficient cooking and eating cookware and dishes. Significant safety issue with broken coffee pot handle when we arrived. (Someone almost burned themselves. Floors and cupboards were not sufficiently cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Vicki, we're so glad that you enjoyed the wonderful location! We're sorry that there were a few items that you found unsatisfactory. The homeowner will be increasing the number of hand towels and washcloths for guests' convenience. The home is equipped with an adequate amount of dishware to serve the maximum occupancy of six people. The owner was unaware of an issue with the coffee maker and appreciates your feedback, as they will be replacing it for future guests. Although we haven't received this type of complaint before regarding cleanliness, it is of the utmost importance, and they will be working diligently to ensure that the highest standards are met for future guests. The owner strives to provide excellent guest experiences, and we're confident this home will continue to host many satisfied guests. Best, the Evolve Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

It's a Base Camp, not a 5-star hotel room

You stay on the first floor, tenant stays on second floor. Occasionally heard tenant walking above. House was as expected for a vacation rental. If you have high expectations, reevaluate your expectations--this is a "base camp" for your vacation, not your house. Since no A/C it can get warm in the afternoons/early evening even with the doors and windows open and fans on thanks to the humidity. House sits on a major road for the island, so has traffic. Beds are soft, very soft (we like firm beds). House is cleaned before arrival and after departure. Has plenty of kitchenware. Not enough accessible electrical outlets for today's plugged-in families -- bring a power strip. Has beach toys (pails, shovels, etc), chairs, and other equipment available for use. Property manager was very accommodating and worked with us to have house ready for our early arrival (other guests left day before us) and allowed us to leave our luggage there until we could catch our boat (an hour after check-out time).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Being right down town in walking distance to everything was great! Everything was provided, linens, kitchen supplies even beach chairs and toys for kids. They had movies and board games. It was clean and cozy. We would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

New to Catalina

We found the condo quite suitable for our needs. Plenty of and comfortable sleeping space. Loved the closeness to the village. Would go back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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