By the Sea-No Better Place To Be - just unpack and unwind at your “Island Home Getaway”. Townhouse style living. Gated entry just minutes up from the beach & town’s quaint shops and eateries.
Entry level with open concept living room offers a comfy sofa, chaise and swivel armchair with ottoman. Large 55” Smart TV, wifi, dvd player, games, puzzles, and books to enjoy with family and friends. Stay in and make a home cooked meal in the fully equipped kitchen and dining space. Private balcony with garden & hillside views…perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or dining al fresco with the full size bbq.
Beautiful 3/4 bathroom with plenty of towels, hairdryer, makeup mirror & excellent lighting. Washer & dryer across from stocked beach closet outfitted with beach/shopping cart, pack n’ play, chairs, beach towels, sand umbrellas & more. Entry drop zone has attached baby gate, if needed.
Bedrooms on the lower level. Two queen beds in the garden view bedroom. Plush CalKing bed in the second bedroom. Both furnished with extra bedding, closet storage, wall-mounted fan, Smart TV with options for wifi streaming and cable tv. Bathroom adjoining the bedrooms has a fully updated tub & shower with plenty of towels, hairdryers and large mirror. Additional portable fans on both levels.
Clean, comfy and relaxing home base to explore Catalina’s treasures-make this your “217W Island Home Getaway”.
**This beautiful condo is under new ownership and all problems reported have been addressed.**
QUIET HOURS: 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (use of outdoor areas strictly prohibited).
This vacation home rents on a nightly basis (2 night minimum, holidays and selected dates excepted; 3 night minimum mid-June through Labor Day).
Maximum Occupancy: 6 people / Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | 1 Pac'n'play
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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 condo is by the sea. Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Catalina Island Golf Course and Avalon Port. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Avalon, CA
What's nearby
Catalina Island Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
How much does it cost to stay at 217W: Nicely remodeled condo w/ AC, VIEWS, pac'n'play, BBQ?
As of 17 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 217W: Nicely remodeled condo w/ AC, VIEWS, pac'n'play, BBQ on 5 Jun, 2026 start from S$608, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at 217W: Nicely remodeled condo w/ AC, VIEWS, pac'n'play, BBQ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 217W: Nicely remodeled condo w/ AC, VIEWS, pac'n'play, BBQ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 217W: Nicely remodeled condo w/ AC, VIEWS, pac'n'play, BBQ located?
Situated by the sea, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Catalina Island Museum and Catalina Island Golf Course. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Catalina Island Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is a GREAT place to say in Catalina! Super well equipped: beach chairs, umbrellas, cart, kitchen has EVERYTHING you need (even some spices), SUPER CLEAN (kudos to cleaning crew). Can easily accommodate 7 people. We loved it!
This is a beautiful property!! Super clean and very well organized so you can find everything in the condo. You have everything you could ever think of to make your stay amazing!! Beds are super comfortable too!
Amazing place—the most well stocked of any rental I’ve stayed at—they’ve thought of everything you might need! Very clean, great location, would be very happy to stay here again!
Sara S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deana
29 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a beautiful place and really nice would stay again
This rental was absolutely worth it! We had four adults and two kids (toddler infant). There was plenty of space to accommodate us for lounging, eating, sleeping, etc. The beds were perfect and very comfy, and the pack-and-play was great, easy to set up, and had clean sheets ready to go. All spaces were very clean and updated. Each space has a wall unit a/c, which was nice for those of us who prefer to sleep at different temps. Would 100% choose this rental again. Glad we stayed here vs a hotel. Fun stuff - twice, we were able to see a deer from the patio, in the trees/bushes below.FYI - there is substantial hill to climb (or descend, I suppose) to get here. Not too big a deal, unless you have a double stroller and/or need knee replacement surgery. It’s still doable, but you’ll want to mentally (& maybe physically) prepare.
This property is extremely clean and well apportioned. Everything you need for a great time on Catalina, this condo has. Would definitely stay here again.
We had a very good experience staying here. The kitchen and bathrooms were well supplied. Plenty of towels including accessories like hair drier, soap in the shower… Snacks in the kitchen, a Keurig and a coffee pot. There are beach chairs and accessories for going to the beach. It feels like they tried to think of everything. The king size bed was nice. Firm, if you love firm. I personally like a softer bed but it was good enough. It was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed laying on the couch watching movies and having popcorn which was supplied in the kitchen. The property is a short walk up a hill. We were fine with the walk but if hills or stairs are a challenge just be aware.
Thank you for the positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed your experience with our property. Our team works hard to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for all our guests. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
We really enjoyed our stay! The unit was nicely upgraded and provided all the equipment needed for a great beach day! The view was enchanting and looked like a picture postcard for National Geographic. A beautiful way to enjoy morning coffee! We found a great little gem in Avalon and will return. Thank you!
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is ideal in all aspects. The walk up the hill is a bit much for older people or those out of shape, but there’s an app for transportation around Avalon in a golf cart or cab. The place is great for an island getaway for writers.
This place will host 3 couples very cozily. Full Kitchen with a gas grill on the patio! Host was able to accommodate us an extra night when we were stuck on the island due to bad weather. Only Downside was this property is located a trek up a hill. Usually I don’t mind walking but I just ran 50 miles lol
Pull4Adv
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Ana
27 Sept, 2022
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was good the only thing was walking up the hill they should mention that on the description
I have stayed at many rentals in many towns and this by far has been the very best! First and foremost.. it was neat and clean, my most important detail. Second.. it was decorated so beautifully and made us all feel right at home. Third.. it had absolutely every single thing you might want, think of or imagine you might need. From unique wood puzzles to lint rollers to coffee, bottles of water and complimentary snacks. Beach toys, bandaids and a 12x mirror to put on make-up! More outlets and usb ports than you could ever need and did I mention how cute and comfy? We were all pleased as punch after our weekend and talked on the boat about our next time we can rent 217 Whitley!
Catherine M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Ginny B.
8 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Beautiful property!
Very well kept older property. Easily accommodated 6 adults. Close to walk to everything! The beds and pillows were very comfortable with plenty of extra blankets for cool evenings. It is a steep hill climb of about 2 blocks to get there, that is not disclosed in the description. Take that into consideration when booking based on who is in your party. There was also only 1 extra toilet paper roll for a 4 night stay with 6 women. When we inquired about extra we were told to go buy some. I did not find that very accommodating.
Family of 4 stayed for 4 nights in late December and this worked out pretty good for us. Place was clean and bright, and having the two beds for the kids in their own room, and two bathrooms was pretty nice. At least in December it was very quiet here, nice and peaceful.Read the reveiws on the walk up the hill and this was a non issue for us and should be a non issue for anyone who isn't a couch potato. Even with our 50lb wheelie we brought over my 13yr old was able to bring it up the hill.Nice and walkable to everything and we were glad we didn't stay in some of the places we were looking at in the flats, especially on Sumner which were busy with noisy golf carts all the time. Very queit up on this hill and not all the carts or crowds.
We have stayed in dozens of VRBOs around the world and this is the best equipped rental we have ever had! The unit is super cute and has literally everything you could think of for a comfortable stay, including kitchen supplies, extra blankets, games, toys and beach gear. It is decorated beautifully and looks better than the photos! Everything was spotless and written instructions guide you for using everything in the unit. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay longer next time! Note that the unit is located a couple of blocks uphill from the main street, which we easily walked, but could be an issue for someone with mobility problems.
Gravel Biking Catalina Island-lots of beautiful views and lots of climbing.
This worked quite well for us. It is an older property, well kept up and in a quieter section of Avalon. We had bike travel boxes and there was enough floor space to store and a secure balcony for the bikes. Contrary to other reviews, the towels were fine, the water pressure excellent with plenty of hot water. We did have a two block climb with the bike boxes but a young local surfer carried mine up when he saw that I was struggling!
Worked for us. Thanks for fans. Dishes were fine as well as sheets. Towels were just OK and showers were a trickle. Tough getting a stroller in and out. Had asked for a pack&play and told I would have to rent. Found 2 in the closet. Location was great except for the hill.
This unit was basically used only for sleeping and eating our breakfast as the rest of my family was in a house where we all hung out.
There are two issues that should be fixed. One is the front door of the unit; it is very difficult and frustrating to open the door. One of the cabinet drawers would not close, but I assume that has already been fixed.