Walk to Beach: Catalina Gem w/ Deck!

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Avalon Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | Stairs Required | 750 Sq Ft

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

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Kitchen
Outdoor space
Sea view

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Avalon, CA

Catalina Island Museum
‪2 min walk‬
Catalina Island Visitor Center
‪5 min walk‬
Catalina Island Golf Course
‪16 min walk‬
Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Family Friendly | Walkable Location

Catalina, known for its Mediterranean flair just off the California coast, is perfect for your next getaway! Your stay at this 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental duplex will be full of fresh air, endless sunshine, and unparalleled hiking! Unwind on the patio above Avalon Bay after an afternoon on the trails or snorkeling in the kelp forests. After the sun sets on another picturesque day, enjoy dinner at Avalon’s oceanfront restaurants!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 full bed, 1 twin bed
- Additional Sleeping: 1 portable crib

INDOOR LIVING
- Nautical decor
- Smart TV, DVD & Blu Ray player
- 4-person dining table
- Laptop friendly

KITCHEN
- Well equipped
- Gas stove
- Toaster, blender
- Drip coffee maker
- Cooking basics

GENERAL
- Linens/towels
- Iron/board
- Hair dryer
- Games
- Complimentary toiletries
- Beach umbrella, beach towels

FAQ
- No A/C
- No events, parties, or large gatherings allowed
- Exterior security camera (facing out)

PARKING
- Street parking available on a first-come, first-served basis

-- THE LOCATION --

- Quiet neighborhood within walking distance of shops, restaurants & beaches
- Near gorgeous hiking trails
- Under 1 mile to Catalina Express Ferry Port on the island, Catalina Island Museum & Mt Ada Loop
- 1 mile to Buena Vista Point Overlook
- 3 miles to Trans Catalina Trail
- 31-35 miles to John Wayne International Airport & Catalina Express Ferry Port Long Beach/San Pedro

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- Absolutely no events, parties, or large gatherings allowed
- Must be at least 35 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- This property has a strict maximum occupancy of 4 guests

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Your safety matters. This property features an exterior camera. The camera does not look into any interior spaces
- The property does not offer A/C

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Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 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

Avalon is home to this holiday home. Lovers Cove and Hamilton Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Avalon, CA

What's nearby

Catalina Island Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Catalina Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Avalon Port - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Catalina Island Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk
‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
‪Bluewater Grill - ‬3 min walk
‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬4 min walk
‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Beach: Catalina Gem w/ Deck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Beach: Catalina Gem w/ Deck!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Beach: Catalina Gem w/ Deck!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Beach: Catalina Gem w/ Deck! located?

Situated in Avalon, this beach holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Catalina Island Museum and Catalina Island Golf Course. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Catalina Island Visitor Center are also within 5 minutes.

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

13 Apr 2025

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

Avalon Style

An excellent choice for Avalon vibe.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David R.

21 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Jan 17-24, 2025

Property description needs to accurately note there are two half bathrooms, not two full bathrooms one bathroom enclosure has a toilet, the other has the shower so in effect there is really one bathroom but it is divided by a wall. Few small items like no Kleenex anywhere, plate of half eaten food was left on the kitchen counter, a large hairball was on the carpet, and no curtains on Windows and second bedroom so that late sleeping is nearly impossible. Otherwise unit was relatively clean and neat. The patio balcony in front is the nicest feature and makes it very comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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8/10 Good

Bridget

19 Sept 2024

Weekend Getaway

This little Gem of a house has a lot of character and showed historical charm of what felt like staying in a ship. Its snuggled up a hillside by a short walk off the main road. The outdoor front patio had a small peek of the ocean which was a nice way to relax and feel the breeze off the water. We made some nice memories here. The kitchen had enough supplies to make breakfast every morning. We spent our nights in town. The bedrooms were small being tight quarters but only there to sleep.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Mike

1 Aug 2024

The Perfect Escape

I can't imagine a better place to enjoy some time on Catalina, especially for the price. It was everything we wanted, a block from the beach, with a sweet breezy deck with great views that I could have stayed on the whole visit. Such a fun little town, so easy to get to, but *worlds away* from LA. Will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

25 Jul 2024

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

Great Summer Getaway!!

My family and I had a great stay at Trout House! Perfect location, close enough to everything but far enough away for a quiet stay. Beds were comfy, used the very functional kitchen. The place is rustic but everything works well, awesome water pressure and love the history of the house. Great deck for relaxing after a day of exploring. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

10 Feb 2024

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

Great Location

Small, but comfortable 2 bedroom just a few blocks from the center of Avalon. Great comfy porch for resting after walking around. Historic charm.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Christie V.

4 Dec 2023

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

Enjoyed this Property

My sisters and I enjoyed staying in the Trout House. It was full of history of the island. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. It was in a super safe area. The porch overlooking the Avalon Cove was wonderful!!! The only reason I rated it four stars was that it needs some updating which I spoke to the property manager about.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole S.

15 Nov 2023

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

Pleasant

The place was nice. Communication was clear.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg V.

18 Sept 2023

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

Nice spot!

If you love Avalon, this is an ideal spot. Far enough away from the hustle and close enough to reach all your favorite spots. Excellent stay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

aaron g.

6 Jul 2023

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

cozy cottage on the hill

neat old house. a short block off the main street. easy to walk everywhere. great instructions had I read them. Everything I reached out about was in the check in/out instructions or the house book.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

A great little place for our weekend getaway with 2 Adults and 2 teenagers. It's close to the main shopping and dining area and the Vons supermarket is also a short walk. It's an older house with character, a little cramped, but expected due to being built in the early 1900s! Overall, we had a fantastic stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

19 Feb 2023

Back again! Still charming

We stayed here a year ago, and we’re back again. Charming historic home with a perfect location. If you’re into living a piece of Avalon’s history, this is your place!

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

19 Feb 2023

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

Back again, still amazing.

Came back a year later to this charming historic home and much to our pleasure, nothing had changed. It is an exquisite historic gem, and if that’s your thing, this is your place. We will be back time and time again.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

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4/10 Poor

Heidi

25 Jan 2023

Safety is NOT a priority

Remember the motel with the saying, "We'll leave the light on for you."? Well don't expect any lights on with this place. We always follow the rules and respect the property where we're staying. The directions we were sent said to use the side entrance when bringing your luggage into the home. The problem is that there are absolutely NO LIGHTS on the side entrance...but there are uneven random steps! My son's dad fell while carrying his luggage and trying to navigate the unseen stairs. It's dark by 5:30 and he came in on the late ferry. I reached out to the manager via email and left a message on her landline answering machine as a cell number was not provided. It took her the whole day to get back to us and her response was that we should only use the side door when bringing in the luggage and to use the front door when coming and going. I pointed out that the fall occurred because we did exactly that, used the side entrance because we had arrived with our luggage after dark. This point seemed to be completely lost on her as she felt that the problem was solved...or that there wasn't even a problem in the 1st place! She never once apologized or asked if he was ok after the fall. There was no concern whatsoever on her part. When I have guests coming to visit my home, you can be sure that I have my porch light on and they feel welcome. I'm beyond flabbergasted that the entrance you require your guests to use with uneven randomly placed steps and no lights is an acceptable way to have your PAYING guests enter the home. I'm disappointed that I'm not able to attach the pictures I took to this review. To say it's unsafe is an understatement. Beyond the lighting issue the house itself is small and cute but nothing worth a fall on stairs that ruined the rest of our weekend. There were also no directions for the thermostat or where to find it so we spent the 1st night very cold until we found it and turned it on the next day. There is no hairdryer provided so be sure to bring your own. Also no golf cart provided. We were there for a lacrosse tournament so many people from our group had gone the Airbnb route or rented through evolve or whatever and no one else had an experience like ours. That tells me that there are many places available on the island so I would recommend staying elsewhere.

8/10 Good

Renee P.

12 Nov 2022

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

Great location!

Cute, quirky flat very close to downtown. Very comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

28 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Lovely historic home with terrific local decorations and views. Easy walk down to beaches/shops/restaurants. Contacted property manager in advance and no difficulties with smoke smell mentioned by a prior guest. Only stayed for the weekend so did not make use of kitchen amenities but appreciated that it was well stocked for cooking. Learned from some locals that former owner was a Disney illustrator. Overall was great to stay in this unique spot!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Eric W., San Jose, ca

25 Jul 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as advertised

This unit is a duplex not a single family stand alone home. The property manager lives onsite and smokes weed 24/7. The smoke smell permeates the vents and through the floor boards and through the open windows. The house has a constant stink of weed and incense. If any of this was disclosed I never would have rented it especially with my kids with me…. The pictures are accurate to a point. But overall the experience is one step above “glamping” and with the smells and smoke it was very unpleasant

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

30 Jun 2022

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

We'll be back...

This was the perfect place for my wife and our two daughters (all adults) to stay on Catalina. The location was within easy walking distance to most of the restaurants and shops in Avalon. We spent many an hour lounging on the deck at rooftop level with the rest of the neighboring houses enjoying the cool sea breeze and listening to the tolling of the clock bell on the Chimes Tower as the minutes lazily whiled away. We had a wonderful extended weekend, and this cottage was the perfect place for us to stay. A large "thank you" to the hosts for sharing their space and putting together a wonderful retreat setting.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

26 Apr 2022

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

Great spot

Thank you I enjoyed staying here, I would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

15 Feb 2022

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

What a beautiful little old house!

My family and I stayed here for almost a week and had a great time. The house is a beautiful fully intact early 1900’s cottage- a real piece of Avalon history. We loved this, chose it because of this, and it was perfect for us. The porch is amazing and the location is ideal. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was functional and equipped. Recent reviews I think need to be mentioned here: yes, the rooms are small- it’s a 120 year old beach cottage. If you are expecting a modern house without any of the old home quirks and beauty, then rent one of the bland condos elsewhere- there’s plenty of them. This place is a well-preserved gem from Avalon’s history and I wouldn’t wish for it to change one bit. We’ll be back next time.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

21 Oct 2021

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

Fall break in Catalina

Grandma, mom and granddaughter got a few nights away for fall break from school. We had a great time walking around town, renting golf carts, eating way too much, and enjoying our view from the deck. Would definitely come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Charles N.

15 Aug 2021

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

Charming....

The house itself is ok. Tiny rooms and everything is old. The master bedroom is so small, the bed touches three of the walls. The other bed is so old and saggy we rolled to the middle constantly. The bathrooms are split to sink and shower and the other bathroom is sink and toilet. The shower head is about 4 feet up the tub so your bent over to shower. The tub also backs up with water constantly. There is zero air flow and only two small fans so be ready for some hot sleeping. The view is nice and the balcony is comfy. Both nights we had someone smoking pot outside, so the house stunk really bad. We had to close the windows to keep our two small children from breathing it. This made things even hotter in the house. We will not be staying at this house again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Abelardo F.

31 Mar 2021

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Extremely dirty

The property was terribly dirty the kitchen, bathroom, and living room was disgusting. No one cleaned the house before our arrival and it was a big let down that the home had an unpleasant aroma. Definitely would not stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

27 Aug 2020

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Perfect Location

This place has got lots of character and is in the perfect location. The house had all the basic items you needed. The manager never responded to my text, wifi was spotty, and there seemed to be lots of car hair, but all and all this was good stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

31 Jul 2019

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

Our stay

Great place. Little hike up some stairs to get to the place but nice location and great view

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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