You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
359CA: Charming Family Home, 3 Blocks to Beach, Restaurants and Shops
This charming, historic Catalina home was recently refreshed and is ready for your family to kick back, relax and enjoy island life. It has a great corner lot location on upper Catalina Avenue, which means it's just a quick walk to the golf course and Country Club or three short blocks to shopping, restaurants and the beach. If offers indoor dining with French doors to the side patio where you can barbecue or enjoy sitting outdoors. Three bedrooms (Q, twins with trundles, double & twin) and the 3/4 bath are upstairs, and one bedroom (Q) and the full bath with a tub and unique "semi-outdoor" shower are located downstairs. This is a perfect vacation home for a large or extended family or two small families that want to share! A total of 1494 SQ Feet. 359CA | | | This vacation home rents on a nightly basis (2 night minimum, holidays and selected dates excepted; 3 night minimum mid-June through Labor Day).
Property manager
Catalina Island Vacation Rentals
Languages
English, Spanish
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Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
Charming Family Home 3 Blocks to Beach Restaurants Shops Wifi
Charming Family Home 3 Blocks Beach Restaurants Shops Wifi House
Charming Family Home 3 Blocks Beach Restaurants Shops Wifi
Charming Family Home 3 Blocks to Beach Restaurants Shops Wifi
Charming Family Home 3 Blocks Beach Restaurants Shops Wifi House
Charming Family Home 3 Blocks Beach Restaurants Shops Wifi House
Charming Family Home 3 Blocks Beach Restaurants Shops Wifi
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Charming Family Home 3 Blocks to Beach Restaurants Shops Wifi
About the area
Avalon, CA
What's nearby
Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Catalina Island Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Avalon Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Catalina Island Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Catalina Casino - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Pancake Cottage - 6 min walk
Descanso Beach Club - 18 min walk
Bluewater Grill - 7 min walk
Catalina Island Brew House - 5 min walk
Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is 359CA: Charming Family Home, 3 Blocks to Beach, Restaurants and Shops pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at 359CA: Charming Family Home, 3 Blocks to Beach, Restaurants and Shops?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 359CA: Charming Family Home, 3 Blocks to Beach, Restaurants and Shops?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 359CA: Charming Family Home, 3 Blocks to Beach, Restaurants and Shops located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Catalina Island Medical Center and Catalina Island Golf Course. Catalina Island Visitor Center and Catalina Island Museum are also within 10 minutes.
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359CA: Charming Family Home, 3 Blocks to Beach, Restaurants and Shops Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Stacy A.
9 Jan 2023
Great island getaway.
Safe location, great house with tons of character. Would definitely stay there again. Lots of room for a big group.
Stacy A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Arnulfo M., CANYON LAKE
24 Mar 2023
Our Stay
Excellent location, close to business area, easy access to port, beach, and night life. Enjoyed our stay, house was comfortable, clean, and roomy.
Arnulfo M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lyn
15 Nov 2023
The house and views exceeded our expectations.
Lyn
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lauren S.
10 Oct 2023
Family Reunion
Perfect house for our group of cousins. So easy to access and quiet part of Avalon. Loved all the fun family memorabilia!
Lauren S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Doug B.
28 Mar 2024
Island Cottage
Lots of space with 6 beds, more than enough for 6 adults. Decor was homey and comfortable. Gas fireplace was a plus!! Having a golf cart would have made it ideal, but the walk to town was easy. Vons supermarket at the end of the block was also great.
Doug B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laurence S.
2 May 2024
Liked: Communication
Loved the home
Perfect setup for us. My daughter and her husband loved the “outside” shower and private downstairs room and the upstairs for us was perfect. Clean and nice!
Laurence S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nazo S.
17 Apr 2023
Weekday Getaway!
This Catalina beach home was perfect for our family, with plenty of space for both group activities and alone time. The home is close to the market (Vons), restaurants, bars, donuts and ice cream! What more can you ask for?
Nazo S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Kimberly T.
29 Aug 2023
Catalina house
We had a marvelous time . The house was clean and had a beautiful patio perfect for our size group (6). The neighbors were very loud in the late evening though.
Kimberly T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Somjai C.
20 May 2024
Great house!
This house is in a great location. It’s on the flat ground, no walking uphill from the port and is close to Vons grocery store. The description of the house setting & amenities are as described. We have 8 people in our group & the house is big enough and we feel comfortable to share our space. The kitchen is fully stock. One evening we got to use the BBQ grill & had dinner on the patio. We consider to stay here again when we visit Avalon.
Somjai C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Frank D.
14 Jul 2023
Vacation
Such a great house and picturesque. Everything we needed and all of the features we wanted. Liked the house, tvs and of course the fully equipped kitchen. Super close to Vons and more quiet than being close to the beach, even though it’s still close…Don’t think about it. Just book it! Catalina is awesome. Btw, loved all the decorations and pictures inside the house. Such a rich history!
Frank D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Abel R.
28 May 2023
Help I need toilet paper
The property was just as expected except for the zero toilet paper @ the house . And after traveling for 4 + hours the ladies in our group were agitated . I had to walk to the vons store for TP .
Abel R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
GREG T.
21 Oct 2024
Decent
Sofa needs upgrading. More info on the shower downstairs. We didn’t find it until the 3rd night.
GREG T.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna H.
28 Sept 2024
Great for Families
This house was perfect for our family. Our two sons and their families joined us for a milestone celebration. We had six adults and four children.
As most places in Catalina, it is an older home and the entire structure is somewhat rickety.
We were able to make breakfast and dinner with a relatively large kitchen - with all he kitchen tools you would need. Best of all, the patio table and indoor table fit all of us. For the price, it's an excellent choice.
Donna H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Carol J.
8 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Needs cleaning
The cabinets and carpet were extremely dirty. This property needs a good cleaning.
Carol J.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alfareza
16 Oct 2023
Alfareza
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
heather h.
10 Oct 2022
Fantastic Catalina
We enjoyed our 2nd year at Catalina Island. This house was great, big kitchen, nice patio with good BBQ. We enjoyed all the historical and family photos around the house.
heather h.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Larry N.
23 Aug 2022
Nice family vacation house
Overall nice stay, only one shower was a challenge the downstairs bathroom has a tub. Also be sure to buy a couple of bars of soap if you stay more than 1 day because the micro-soap provided only lasts a day. Buy toilet paper too because you only get the roll on the holder in each bathroom, same with paper towel, 1 roll so if you stay for a few days and have kids, better stick up too on that. Upstairs very hot if the weather is over 75 during the day outside.. fans only do so much. Very noisy from very busy street corner, trash truck, street sweeper, golf carts and fire trucks/ambulances all pass by (so close to firehouse and city yard). Our family is easy going so all this was overlooked when we just enjoy each other on vacation.
Larry N.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
10 Jul 2022
Charming Family Cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Johnson Family cottage on Catalina. There is a lot of history in this house that we appreciated and tried to respect. Reading the binder about the cottage and it’s occupants really made us feel as if we became apart of its history. We especially liked the outside shower attached to the downstairs bathroom, ample sleeping quarters, and the proximity to the grocery store and other Avalon businesses. If you are a light sleeper, you might want to choose one of bedrooms in the back of the house to avoid the noise of golf cart traffic. I would definitely stay here again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karen D.
2 May 2022
Loved staying here
We had a great experience here. We arrived early on Friday and was told the house was ready and we could go in now. Wonderful news for us with all our luggage.
The house is really cute with lots of family photos all over and sits on the end of the street so there is a patio to sit outside and watch all the carts of people passing by. A little loud but very nice to sit outside.
It’s an old house so some of the dresser drawers were broken and we had an issue with the garbage disposal but over all a great place to stay.
Checkout morning we were all running behind and was able to get a later check out. Again awesome news!!! We didn’t have to carry all of our stuff around all day and some were able to sleep in. We had 7 adults and 2 children and had plenty of room for all.
Karen D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Janae R.
21 Mar 2022
Spacious and Charming-Highly recommend
We rented 2 houses for 14 people for the weekend…we had plenty of room to bbq and play card games at the huge dining table and patio area. The location was perfect- close to everything it not so close that we couldn’t have some quiet time too. The house has so much history and was so cozy…we enjoyed figuring out from the book they have and all the pictures that a beautiful captain and his family must have lived there. It felt like we got to stay at our grandparents family home. Kitchen was the best stocked kitchen we ever have rented and the heater and fireplace worked great There we’re plenty of clean towels, blankets, games, movie and music cd’s. We’ve rented many house over the years in Catalina and this was by far the best house yet. We definitely will be renting this house again when we have a large party because the house was very spacious and accommodating for our group and our 2 handicapped veterans as well.
Janae R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
diane s.
13 Mar 2022
Lovely Family get-away on Catalina Island
Cute cottage close enough to everything yet far enough away from any noise. Very peaceful, quiet and comfortable.
diane s.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Raylene W.
21 Dec 2021
Loved this little house ❤️🏡
We absolutely loved this property! The location was perfect, walking distance from everything we wanted to do. The house has soooo much history and we loved the extra booklet that the family provided so we could read up on the history of the island, the house and the family history of property owners. We will definitely rent this house again!!
Raylene W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Dan R.
11 Oct 2021
Great house!
Very helpful and accommodating
Dan R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca S.
8 Mar 2020
Perfect cottage for families.
The location close to Vons and the excellently equipped kitchen made this a great place for family dinners.
Rebecca S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
sarah c.
11 Dec 2019
fun, homey house in Avalon
Although it rained almost the entire time we were in Avalon, we loved reading by the gas fireplace in this funny, homey house. There was lots of space for the 8 of us to spread out, the kitchen was totally stocked with everything we needed to cook a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner (unusual in a rental property), and we had a great time. Would come back again (hopefully without the rain this time around!). Highly recommended.