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373EW: Hilltop House with incredible harbor/ocean views with cart.

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A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a large window, and a gray sectional sofa.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a gray sofa, a wooden bench, and a large window offering a view of the sea and buildings.
A room with large windows, wooden ceiling beams, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a wooden ceiling, a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of houses and greenery.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Catalina Island Golf Course
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Ensuite Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Primary Ensuite Bathroom

Spaces

Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

373EW: Hilltop House with incredible harbor/ocean views with cart.

Welcome to 373 E Whittley - Hilltop House!

Beautiful three bedroom home located on top of the hill. The nicely remodeled property features magnificent views of the ocean and the mountains. The Master bedroom has a Queen size bed and access to a beautiful, private balcony. The 2nd bedroom has two twins, the 3rd bedroom offers a very comfortable Queen size sofa sleeper and the living room has a Queen Aerobed. Weather you are enjoying the view or relaxing next to the fireplace (electric), you and your guests will enjoy every moment!
The house comes with a Yamaha golf cart that seats up to 4 passengers. 373EW Maximum Occupancy: 8 people / Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: Queen Sofa Sleeper | Living Room: Queen Aerobed QUIET HOURS: 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (use of outdoor areas strictly prohibited).

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1409463vb
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 holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Catalina Museum for Art & History and Avalon Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Avalon, CA

What's nearby

  • Catalina Museum for Art & History - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Catalina Casino - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Descanso Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Avalon Port - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Scoops - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 373EW: Hilltop House with incredible harbor/ocean views with cart. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 373EW: Hilltop House with incredible harbor/ocean views with cart.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 373EW: Hilltop House with incredible harbor/ocean views with cart.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 373EW: Hilltop House with incredible harbor/ocean views with cart. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Catalina Museum for Art & History, Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Middle Beach. Catalina Island Visitor Center and Green Pleasure Pier are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolute joy. The house was great. The view was perfection. Truly made our morning every day. And the golf cart helped to make it an all-time trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was everything the listing said it was and more. The inside was clean and pretty well decorated. The small wall heaters do a real good job heating up the place because it was a little cold at night.The view was fantastic and although it was uphill having a golf cart is priceless. The island is very drivable and don’t pay for a tour on the island do it in your golf cart. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view

Awesome place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, great experience!!No issues!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay!

This house was so wonderful! The view is magical! The living room and kitchen are large and great for cooking together. Having the golf cart was was such a bonus. I highly recommend this house and will definitely come back to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A house with great view

The view from the living room window is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Views, Great Stay

We didn't spend much time at the house as we were out at the beach or checking out the island but found it a nice place to crash. Beds and couches were comfortable and it had a great view to enjoy with coffee in the morning. The fact it comes with a cart is very handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was exactly what we expected. The rooms were all clean and nice. The view is amazing from multiple rooms. The kitchen was adequate for cooking. The golf cart is a must to get around town and worked well. FYI, There is 1 full flight of stairs to enter the property from the road above. The check in process was a bit confusing at first but easily resolved. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our crew!

This property was perched atop a VERY steep hill but had some spectacular views. We enjoyed our stay and the golf cart was a total savior with how hilly everything was. The rental said it slept 8 but we didn’t realize until we got there that they had an air mattress there. We brought our own just in case but we’re happy to see it was provided. Opening the windows let in the most beautiful breeze. We all slept great and couldn’t wait to return after dinner and hang out together in the living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for your detailed review of our property. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the golf cart to be a helpful amenity. We appreciate your feedback about the sleeping accommodations and are glad to know that the provided air mattress was a pleasant surprise. We're thrilled that you were able to take advantage of the lovely breeze and that everyone had a comfortable and restful stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Views with Bonus Golf Cart

It was great to be in the hills and the trips into town were pretty manageable. There were conditions in the contract documents (provided by the property management company) that had me worried. But, we had no problems. We were fortunate to see deer grazing and a fox running around the area. The property was as advertised. The only thing I would change is to have lock on one bathroom doors.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2025
Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that you had an enjoyable stay and that the property was as advertised. The feedback about the bathroom door is appreciated. We strive to provide a comfortable and hassle-free experience for all our guests, and are pleased that you were able to appreciate the natural beauty of the surrounding area. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The home is very nice with a view of the harbour. The golf cart saved the days. However the air conditioner did not work, the shower had mold, only 3 chairs at the eating table, some windows had no or damaged screens, andthe brakes on the golf cart barely stopped us. We did get a maintenance man on the ac after spending one very warm evening/night, but he couldn’t fix it; and he told us he’d have to take the cart in for repair.
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Property

The property is nice the refrigerator not cooling properly need new one and no blander in the house need one.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Nothing fancy/spartan furnishings

Well first impressions were not good. construction work was being done on the outside of the VRBO. Tools were left on the entryway steps. extension cord running across the walkway. tools remained in the outside entry way for the next day. Both conditions presented a slips trips and falls danger. Balcony view included a the backyard directly below with various pieces of junk laying all around.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful views

The property had amazing views of the island. It was less than a mile from the port, but was also at the top of what a local told us was the “steepest hill in Catalina”. This info would have been nice to know as we walked it with suit cases and it was quite the trek. The house was large and gave us adequate space to sleep and lounge around. Ot had everything we needed to make lunches and be comfortable. The space needs some TLC though. Nails in the walls with nothing hung, unfinished tile work and a lack of warmth in the space. I would say it sleeps 4 semi comfortably. The last is very nice and have a lovely bathroom and terrace. The other two bedrooms were lacking. Two twin beds (child sized beds no adult could really fit comfortably) and a pull out couch bed which was very uncomfortable and did not fit two people as advertised. Having the golf cart was wonderful. There’s no better way to get around the island and it fit 4 adults easily. Overall it was a decent space. Having stayed in several rentals on the island it needs a little more love but was the least expensive for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Incredible view!

This property had incredible views, a large living space perfect for hanging out with family, and two clean bedrooms. The sofa bed in the third bedroom had dirt on the mattress when we opened it, and it was very uncomfortable! The sofa bed had a very thin mattress, and bar right in the middle of the bed. We were under the impression the home slept 8, but there were signs on the front of the home saying that maximum occupancy was 6. Additionally we couldn’t find the arrow bed anywhere. We were lucky we had our 7th person cancel, because there wouldn’t have been anywhere for them to sleep. The cable tv didn’t work. The home is at the top of one of the steepest hills in Avalon. Walking up it is doable, but it was tough for my parents and 5 year old to do, especially with luggage. The bbq outside looked nice, but we didn’t use it. Otherwise outside the building in the side yard, front yard and balcony was dirty and cluttered. When we arrived the golf cart was not full of gas. I had to text the property manager to fill it. They were, however, great about filling up the tank.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Terrible stay in a dirty house with no heat.

I did not actually stay in the property shown. I needed a house for one additional person. The rental company sent me a different property that would accommodate. The property we rented had no heat in the house which in the state of California means is inhabitable. I was told to use the space heaters on the the closets but k my one at a time. The only door upstairs that leads to the outside had the door knob turned backwards so you could not get out. This is a for hazard and should have been disclosed. The upstairs bathroom has a broken lock that locks people inside until someone comes to open it from the outside. The dish washer overflowed and I was accused of putting dish soap in it when I’m reality it is a problem that is part of past reviews on the home. There had been a party in this house prior and it was not cleaned properly. We found a used knipple cover with hair all over it, confetti and tape everywhere. The couches are disgustingly dirty and so is the carpet. I requested a refund and the management company agreed but never sent the refund and quit responding to my emails.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House had a beautiful view and very friendly neighbors!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view of the harbor, the golf cart was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2026
Thank you for your great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the amazing harbor views and found the golf cart helpful during your stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Pros:The home is in a good location where you have an amazing view of the island. It’s up an hill and you definitely need the cart. It was plenty of space for the 5 of us. Beds were very comfortable. There is a washer and dryer in unit you can use. Plenty of fans to help keep it cool.However, it was the small things that kept happening/discovering during our stay. It made it difficult to fully enjoy.Cons:The home maintenance definitely needs improvement. Light switches missing, drawers not working and falling out upon use, leaking fridge, broken dishwasher, brown toilet water, dirty/ broken patio furniture, the air conditioning is difficult to use, and the golf cart stalled at one point while we were using it. It’s definitely on its last leg lol. The rental company did send their maintenance guys out but they didn’t really fix anything except the fridge. The kitchen light switch was missing and the guy turned it on and basically told us it would have to remain on for the duration of the stay. Annoying because at night watching TV the light is blaring. Thankfully the windows opened and helped to keep it cool during the day. We asked the maintenance to remove the disgusting patio furniture and he did. The water when you flush is gross and brown looked like poop. We were told it’s because of the salt/ocean water system and it would clear but it never did. The manager was responsive and nice. It just didn’t help most things weren’t fixable during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Met our expectations

Easy prrocess
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location, and views

house was great for our family trip, having a golf cart made it easy to navigate around town. also having the bbq made it easy to bbq outside. nice open kitchen with plenty of room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was in a nice area and the house was very cozy and comfortable. It felt as if I were in my own house. Planning on renting this place again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice view

The layout of the house is very welcoming and remodeled house
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Weekend Spot

Loved having the golf cart to get around town and the views were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay in Avalon..

We enjoyed everything overall and the view from Hill top house was phenomenal. Having the cart was an added bonus for our family. Our only disappointment was the dishwasher wasn't in working order and this was not disclosed to us before our stay. We were told there was a Keurig and it was also broken.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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