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The Sandcastle Cottage 140 steps to the Beach

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Avalon, CA
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

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

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Wash dishes
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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

About the area

Avalon

Located in Avalon, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lovers Cove and Hamilton 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/biking trails and cycling.
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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 Island Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catalina Casino - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Antonio's Original - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sandcastle Cottage 140 steps to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sandcastle Cottage 140 steps to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sandcastle Cottage 140 steps to the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sandcastle Cottage 140 steps to the Beach located?

Located in the heart of Avalon, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Catalina Island Visitor Center and Catalina Island Golf Course. Avalon Pier and Three Palms Avalon Arcade are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for this little beach cottage. It is obviously an older place so you only have one bathroom, but everything was clean and they provided everything you need to enjoy the beach in the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Amazing Cottage with excellent service.

We arrived early and our host allowed us to leave our luggage at the Seacrest Inn which was Nextdoor. It was a
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

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

Nice place

I have a great time Great place to be in
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

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

Great location

We thought this little island cottage was perfect for our needs. Great character, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kahty P.

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

A marvelous local place to stay!

Excellent local charming cottage nestled in Avalon. Wonderful communication with property manager Michael!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

esther H.

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

Loved the cottage

Quaint and authentic cabin-like cottage seemingly built by a man of the sea. Cool details in all rooms. There were two large bedrooms with a nice usable kitchen with all the amenities. The location is close to the beach, shopping and eateries. Michael was very accommodating, we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene J.

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

Close to harbor

An older property but it was clean and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Surprisingly ample vintage beach cottage

Great place, incredible relic in Avalon
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Weekend away

This property was great! Very quaint, clean, and perfect for our family of 4. The property manager was very helpful and we loved being just steps from town. We'll definitely plan to stay here again on our next visit!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., San Diego

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

Relaxing Beach Cottage

This property was very quaint and was clean and tidy. It is so close to everything that you want/need to do: shopping, dining, beach and the grocery store. Check in/out was super easy too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Prime location, excellent host!

You can’t beat the location of this little house - just far enough off the main drag to be quiet but close to enough to be steps from the action. The house old, but that makes it quaint, and it’s well maintained and clean. Perfect vacation spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S., Stevenson Ranch

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

Avalon Gem!

Loved the space. Loved the location. Well stocked and comfortable!! Would definitely come and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

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

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

Maricella G.

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

Best getaway!

After this past year we needed a getaway. The cottage was clean cute and comfortable! Oh! And close to everything! We will definitely be back and I will definitely refer! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

James B., Coronado, California

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

Great Getaway

Avalon is just so much fun. Everyone had an outstanding time. Although the unit is dated, that makes it interesting and fun. Lots of memorabilia of times past! Pots and pans could be improved.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Best of everything!

We had a fantastic time in Avalon! The location of this cottage couldn’t be better. The size of the cottage was a lot bigger than expected. Kitchen was equipped with everything needed. The Rooftop BBQ view was amazing. You could see all of Avalon! Micheal our host was very friendly and notified us when cottage was ready and was able to get into it early. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Abir K.

Don’t judge a book by its cover!

The place was really old! It had all the necessities (minus the golf cart). It was located close to the beach and boat dock. A bit overpriced, didn’t feel like we got a great deal! Some basics were missing like a beach umbrella, chairs, inflatables. These things would have made the stay a little easier.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Best place in Catalina

My favorite place to stay - I’ve done it twice and will do it again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Pictures don't do it justice

This house is SO cute. We loved checking out all of the collector signs, the wall that so many visitors tacked up a memory on, the old/antique phone in the kitchen, it was just all so cool. So many sliding doors/windows, almost like a scavenger hunt. We have 3 teens (2 x 16 and 1 18) and us and the size was more than enough. It's larger than the pictures make it out to be the I was a bit concerned about only having one bathroom but it's SO big, didn't matter. I seriously loved the cottage and hope to stay again. Amber was a huge help and so sweet, at check in. She showed us around, helped us understand the TV remotes and how to work the AC, just all around wonderful experience. My family was all very pleased with the house
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky A.

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

Catalina

We love the house a lot of vintage stuff including the house really cool. We would read this again. Very close to town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer T.

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

Vintage beach cottage

Great beach cottage getaway! The place has character but was clean, comfortable and simple. The beds were comfortable but the couch pull out - not so much. My daughter ended up just sleeping on the couch. The place is in great location close to town but on a busy street. Ear plugs were provided and I can imagine on a busy weekend they will be needed. This is a classic place - make sure your expectations are in line with the photos. Bathroom shower is standing only and snug.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

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