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Colorful and Quaint!

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Room
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Avalon, CA
  • Catalina Island Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Main bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Only bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Colorful and Quaint!

This is a colorful and cozy one bedroom, one bath beach cottage located approximately 2 1/2 blocks from the beach and downtown Avalon. The bedroom has a double bed and the living room has a queen size bed and a queen futon. There is a round bistro style dining or game table inside, as well as a large dining table on the front porch outside. It also offers a fully equipped kitchen and a charcoal BBQ outside for grilling your favorite foods. There are two year-around rentals in the rear of property. No smoking, please.

Property manager

Michael Ponce
Premier Host

Languages

English
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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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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. 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 kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Avalon, CA

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Avalon Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Catalina Casino - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Colorful and Quaint! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Colorful and Quaint!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Colorful and Quaint!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Colorful and Quaint! located?

Located in the heart of Avalon, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Catalina Island Museum and Catalina Island Golf Course. Catalina Island Medical Center and Three Palms Avalon Arcade are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

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

Perfect little house

Great location, very close to my Sons family and everything Avalon. Perfect for my daughter, 4 yr old Grandson and I!. Loved hanging out on the porch. Excellent value for a short trip. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Very nice and convenient

The house was very nice and spacious for me and my wife. The location was very convenient and walking distance from most popular attractions. Michael was communicative and accommodating to our needs. Would like to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy H.

Liked: Check-in

Needs Updating But Cute

The front porch was great, and the place was cute, but it needs some love. It could use updates and a deep clean. The heater didn’t work, and the space heater provided had a broken dial that we had to adjust with pliers.The location near Vons is super convenient, but for the price, it fell short. Please reinvest into the property to make it worth the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

David O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Outdated

Cute little house with nice big porch ! Hard to really relax on porch due to the constant noise of students and golf carts on This very busy street. Old home with very outdated interior the mini blinds were tattered toilet has an issue with constant water noise and a squeaky sound until you jiggle the handle correctly overall it was an enjoyable stay and Amber was very helpful when needed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Efren P.

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

Amazing

We had the best stay for our small get away. Definitely coming back and staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dee R.

Liked: Location

Quaint

Beds were comfortable Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O.

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

Wonderful as always!

It’s great! The beds are comfy, plenty of towels and everything you need in the kitchen. The porch is my favorite part. We’ll be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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

Nice stay

We enjoyed our time and it was perfect for the two of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Ashley S.

I brought my teenage daughter and friends. Check in/out was easy, house was clean and the Mid-town location and porch were great for enjoying the day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci L.

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

Island Get A Way

Our stay was beautiful. From the cottage to the weather. Every day was memorable, and I will definitely be returning to Michael's comfortable cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha S.

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

Sumner Cottage

Accommodations were great. Close to town, nice place to spend several days. Nice porch to watch the passers by. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M., Canyon country

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

Perfect little home away from home!

My family and i arrived much earlier than the allowed check in time, we wanted to make the most of our trip. We were provided with a safe place to leave our belongings until our check in time, meanwhile we explored the town. Unfortunately due to unforseen weather conditions, we were forced to extend our stay an extra night. Michael was very helpful in extending our stay and even applied a discount. My family and i enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Great location

The house was very clean and had lots of extras like plenty of towels, soap, shampoo, coffee, etc. It only had a small space heater, so a little cold at night in December. Lots of blankets, though. We only used the queen size bed and it was good. Some noise from the street. Very friendly and helpful check in/check out experience. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Nice stay in Avalon

This house is quaint and in a great location, within walking distance to both Vons and shopping/restaurants. It is a bit dated inside but the front porch is great. The neighbors were all nice. Michael was a very good landlord and reached out in case we were coming over early or staying later.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Karen M.

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

Karen

Small but Cute place. Stayed there years ago several times. Hasn’t changed much. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jami S.

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

Perfect stay

Great communication. Property management people were awesome. House had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Almudena B.

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

Great location

Very conveniently located, cozy and clean house. I recommend this place for a family staying at Catalina, Avalon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharnell C.

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

Anniversary trip

Great little house. Close to everything. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

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

Vacation Cottage

Cute small cottage, everything we were looking for. The small kitchen and bathroom let you do everything youd expect. If you have hopes for something other than a cottage youll be disappointed, but ill be booking with these folks, over the hotels weve used here over the years, from here on out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O., La Quinta

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

Great cottage!

This was our second year at the cottage. And again we had a great time. It’s a great location, close to town and the beach. The grocery store is a half block away.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cliff W.

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

Cute Cottage

5 stars across the board! Cottage was cute, quaint, and clean. We really enjoyed playing UNO on the porch at night. It’s Near shops and boardwalk. It had extra towels, blankets, pillows, toiletries, game boards, cable, etc I mean everything you could think of this cottage had. The Host was amazing, very pleasant and Easy to communicate with. We will definitely make this our place to stay when we go back to visit Catalina!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger J.

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

Little beach cottage

A good place to stay in Avalon. A little noisy but centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosa G., Indio, United States

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

All Basic Needs Covered

If you are looking for luxury accommodations then Sumner Cottage is not for you. If you are simply looking for a place to crash and get cleaned up after you have spent the day exploring the island then look no further. Although Sumner Cottage is in need of some serious TLC, the price is right, the bed is comfy, it has all the basics, has a relaxing patio, and is in an excellent location. Everything is within a short walking distance and Vons is just down the block. Our host was attentive and quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Avalon

The place fit our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O., La Quinta

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

Catalina is magic!

We enjoyed our stay in Catalina. The front porch is where we spent most of our time… people watching, talking, eating and playing games. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael Ponce

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