You'll walk in, look at the view and go WOW! This charming, spacious (2400 SF) 3 bedroom, 3 bath (1 full, 1 3/4 and a 0.5 bathroom) home is a wonderful combination of classic Catalina charm and incredible ocean views. Located above the Tuna Club at the corner of Crescent and Maiden Lane, you're close to everything you need...including the ocean. New carpet, paint, and appliances in 2012 and new living room furniture in 2013. The master bedroom with king bed and bath and the 2nd bedroom with twin beds and half bath are on the upper/living level. The 2nd master suite with king bed and 3/4 bath are on the lower level and has its own private entry. There are two 42-inch flat panel TVs with Blu Ray DVD players, as well as WIFI, but who needs technology when you should just kick back and enjoy the view! | **NO PETS!** 153CR | | This vacation home rents on a nightly basis (2 night minimum, holidays and selected dates excepted; 3 night minimum mid-June through Labor Day).
Property manager
Catalina Island Vacation Rentals
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Languages
English, Spanish
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About the area
Avalon
Located in Avalon, this holiday home is by the sea. Catalina Island Golf Course and Avalon Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lovers Cove and Hamilton Beach. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Avalon, CA
What's nearby
Catalina Island Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Catalina Casino - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Avalon Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Catalina Island Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Pancake Cottage - 6 min walk
Descanso Beach Club - 9 min walk
Bluewater Grill - 3 min walk
Catalina Island Brew House - 4 min walk
Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is 153CR: 3BD Magnificent Ocean View Home, Mid Century Decor, 2400 SQ FT, BBQ pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at 153CR: 3BD Magnificent Ocean View Home, Mid Century Decor, 2400 SQ FT, BBQ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 153CR: 3BD Magnificent Ocean View Home, Mid Century Decor, 2400 SQ FT, BBQ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 153CR: 3BD Magnificent Ocean View Home, Mid Century Decor, 2400 SQ FT, BBQ located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Catalina Island Golf Course. Catalina Island Museum and Catalina Island Visitor Center are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
7.6
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great view and perfect location, but that’s where the good stops. This is not a 3 bed 3 bath as advertised. It’s a 3 bed 2.5 bath with one of the bedrooms and bathrooms only accessible from the outside. “Private entrance” means it does not connect to the rest of the house unless you walk outside and up a flight of stairs. I thought private entrance meant it had a side door that also went to the outside of the house, not that it was a stand alone basement unit. With children traveling with us, this became an issue. Also, upstairs (the main living) had only one shower which wouldn’t turn on, leaving the only shower downstairs. We had to leave the main living quarters and go outside to go use the standalone bedroom/bathroom combo to shower. Lastly, the sink and dishwasher started leaking while we were there. I reported the issue but never heard back. Although the view was great, I will not be staying here again.
This property was just as described but the view was even more incredible in person. We woke up early to watch the sunrise and drink coffee on the balcony both days. Get up for the sunrise, you won't regret it! We were a group of 7 ranging in ages from toddler to senior. The seperate downstairs suite is only accessible by the outside stairs and is a little more updated than the rest of the house. This suite has a full bathroom as well. The main upstairs part of the house has maintained its original mid-century modern vibe. The house is a little quirky but overall lovely. We cooked/BBQ one night and found everything that we needed. The house did need a bit of maintenance, changing light bulbs and other small things but nothing that would deter us from renting again next year for our next family Catalina trip.
Me and 5 friends stayed here for 3 nights and it was perfect for us. It looks exactly like the pictures so it is a little dated but still fully functional! The view definitely made the whole place! Gorgeous! Also very close to everything we needed/ our furthest walk was about 10 minutes.Definitely recommend!
Bella P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Virginia
22 May 2023
Liked: Communication
The location of the property is amazing. The views were great. I did feel I overpaid for the stay as the house was outdated and it had a old smell like the carpet hasn't been washed in a long time. The TVs in the house were ridiculous and don't function at all. The plumbing should be updated as well as the sink in the master bedroom did not work. Overall the location was amazing but that is all you are paying for. The house needs to be updated and cleaned properly.
This was indeed a great location and fantastic view! Even though the place is dated, we would stay here again. The unit was clean and the management was quick to respond to questions that we had.
Carol P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
6/10 Okay
Jon S.
14 Nov 2019
Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Paying for the living room view
The living room view is worth the price, but the rest of the property is more run down than pictures suggest. Also, CIVR had no capacity to retain the dates i was coming and going, and there was no hot water Saturday night. I found the water heater in a mold ridden room off the garage and turned it back on.
Jon S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
8/10 Good
Lisa S.
23 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Catalina Jazz Festival
Very nice and spacious older home. The view is fantastic! The property actually sleeps 6 . However, there are two air matresses that makes it sleep 8, and tons of space in the living room to wake up to a beautiful sunrise. I would definitely rent again just based on the view.
Lisa S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
6/10 Okay
Jennifer P.
12 Jun 2019
Beautiful views from a well worn home
We had a great stay on Catalina. The house has gorgeous views and a great deck but quite worn inside. It could obviously use a new coat of paint, electrical work and new carpets but was decently clean for what it was. The house came with a BBQ, beach gear and deck chairs. The kitchen is also well appointed with ample dishes and service ware. It has an electric stove and the oven does not work. It was much like the photos on the website and the views were worth the worn feel. The manager was also easy to work with and came when a toilet was being finicky. All in all it suited our needs and we had a good time.
Jennifer P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Paul L.
29 Oct 2017
Great place
The place is fantastic. The giant steel plates on the street, however, were thunderous with every car passing. We left a cooler for the next guests.
Paul L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
About the host
Hosted by Catalina Island Vacation Rentals
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