Seaside stay .Your stay at this vacation home will put you steps from Catalina Island Museum and a 5-minute walk from Three Palms Avalon Arcade. Catalina Island Visitor Center and Avalon Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).
Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Avalon Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Catalina Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Catalina Island Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Pancake Cottage - 6 min walk
Descanso Beach Club - 15 min walk
Bluewater Grill - 5 min walk
Catalina Island Brew House - 5 min walk
Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - 6 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
318M Upper: Light and Airy Home, Ocean/Hill Views, WIFI, Front Deck, BBQ - 318 M
This vacation home, with lots of windows, is the light and airy upper level of a triplex. It offers ocean and hill views from the front deck and the great room space, which includes the kitchen, dining table and living area. It's just two and a half blocks from the beach up a short hill. The front deck at the top of the stairs has outdoor dining furniture and a gas BBQ grill for preparing your favorite foods. A total of 900 SF. 318M Upper | | | 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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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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 864 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
2145
Light Airy Home Ocean/hill Views Wifi Front Deck BBQ
318M Upper: Light and Airy Home, Ocean/Hill Views, WIFI, Front Deck, BBQ - 318 M Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 40 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 40 reviews
8 - Good
11
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
AyA M.
Jul 20, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
The stay was okay, but the pictures were absolutely misleading. The house was not as clean as I would have liked it to be; the kitchen, the dining room table, couches, and extra folding bed in the living room were old and dirty. The bathroom sink is tiny, though the bathroom is big enough for a larger sink. I was overall disappointed with this property.
AyA M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Matthew P., Denver
Jun 12, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Well how to go about the review?lets try simple pros and cons.Pros: the viewCons:the place was dirty on arrivalHairs on my pillows upon arrivalThe sink stank so bad.Cable hanging across the top step of steep exit stairs to residence below. needs a gate there.the kitchen cabinet doors are broken and fall about in your hands.the bedroom closet was broken.all the extra linens are really tatty and just dumped in cabinets.the arm chair had a broken arm.the couches are a joke and are more like rough hammocks.most the furniture is a joke, my folks ended up sitting in patio chairs to watch tv as the others were to low and very uncomfortable or broken.i got fiberglass fibers in my fingers as the window frame in the front bedroom has disintegrated.most of the windows are missing their screens.rust falling from the light onto me in bed in front bedroom.the beds are questionable.and there was draws full of puzzle pieces so you cant use them.if you have elderly family members the "short hill" in the description may be to much for them.a massive collection of vhs tapes and no way to watch them.all in all if feels like the absolute minimum is done at this rental and the view is what sells the place every time.as much as the view was amazing and it was really nice to wake up to, it is the only selling point and the rental is vastly overpriced. I would unfortunately not stay there again and my family agreed.
Matthew P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Mary G.
Apr 7, 2025
Roomie, but could use some upgrade
Catalina is such a lovely island and has so many charming homes. Starting with the positives...this home has incredible views! Which was a big selling point for us and was perfect for the chillier mornings to enjoy the beautiful scenery while staying warm inside. The location is nice right near the grocery store and a short 10 min walk from the downtown area. It is large and roomy and easy to spread out in. However, for the price charged, I really believe the home could use some upgrades. For example, the coffee maker is very old and has brown stains on the white plastic coffee basket and lid, the toaster handle was broken, the shower curtain had some staining, and the bedding had holes in it and was a bit worn. It was fine for our short stay, but I would honestly not return to this specific location in the future unless the owner/renter makes some simple updates. As another user noted, there is a steep hill to get up the the apartment and several flights of stairs. So if that is not appealing to you, I would avoid this rental.
Mary G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amber K.
Mar 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Loved this property! We did think there was 3 bedrooms & there was only two with a pullout bed in the living room. Other than that though we loved the location & the place itself!
Amber K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Karla H.
Oct 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Metropole, above the rest - of Avalon
We had a wonderful stay. Above the clatter of the town, but within walking distance of food, the beaches , the Casino, snorkeling, boating, hiking, golf - everything we wanted.
The unit was clean, had all of the household basics to help us cook and relax.
No complaints from the participants and the management was easy to get ahold of and pro-active for any problems.
Karla H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terese T.
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean and bright
Property exactly as advertised- clean, very open and bright which we loved - lots of dishes and cooking pans and appliances.
If walking, just know the hill is pretty steep so would be difficult if you are not in shape. Next door neighbor has young and noisy kids.
Terese T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Tracy D.
Aug 19, 2024
Great views
Nice place. Light and airy. Couple of forgivable issues but no deal-breakers.
Tracy D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brittany L.
Aug 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Brittany L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ruperto
Mar 11, 2024
Ruperto
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth I.
Feb 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent view!
Beautiful view! All the amenities that we needed. Easy check in process. Clean property.
Elizabeth I.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Maureen F.
Aug 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views, bright lights.
Just like the pictures online, the apartment had wonderful views and was quite clean, (except for dust underneath the beds). The bedrooms should have blackout curtains added because the neighbor next door kept very bright patio lights on all night. We didn’t mind the walk up the short hill, or the stairs. Some people might not be able to walk up 3 flights. I loved the large balcony and being away from the loud tourists who were closer to the waterfront.
Maureen F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laurie R., Long Beach, CA
Aug 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and views
We loved the views and natural light. The location was great too. Just a block from Vons and the main strip. Plus it was clean. Would definitely rent again!
Laurie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Norbert L.
Aug 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Good Property Convenient and Clean
Overall it was a good place and easy for us to navigate and figure out. Pretty roomy and a good balcony
Norbert L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Teresa K.
Jul 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
My family and I enjoyed our stay. It wasn't far from the main shopping area. The house had a great view and was comfortable. The only complaint I would have is that the water pressure isn't strong and the shower head is short, so I had to bend over to wash my hair.
Teresa K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eyad D.
Jun 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very nice location and about 10 minute walk from the ferry terminal. The property was accurately described and was a good home-base for our group.
Eyad D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maggie J.
Apr 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! Beautiful views!
Beautiful views in every direction! We loved being so close to shops, restaurants, the new Vons grocery was a block away, and still able to walk just a mile or two and be up in the mountains!
Our daily walks climbing the hill and stairway to our unit was all worth it for the tremendous views from this little apartment. We rented this unit for the view and we’re not disappointed. We woke early enough to see the sunrise, and bought breakfast food at the nearby grocer to take advantage of leisurely mornings while Catalina came to life. The proximity to restaurants, and the village was exceptional. Nothing is fancy, but we had everything we needed for a great stay. I would definitely come back.
Overall, I enjoyed the 360 degree views of the harbor and the mountains. I woke up early just to take in the views, the small hike up the hill is worth the views. The thing I disliked about the property is that there was dog hairs EVERYWHERE. The room with the queen bed towards the road at the entrance, the window leaked throughout the rainstorms. The room with the double twin beds, had no blinds, so NO privacy. In the living/kitchen area, there needs to be a child proofing gate or some sort of gate so that children don't wonder down those stairs and get hurt. The bathroom, I suggest adding a step for folks with bad knees, so that the tub doesn't act as knee knocker.
Overall, it was a great stay. The house was stocked with essentials and the location was accessible to the VONS grocery store 5 min walk and to the main shopping area.
Crystle
10/10 Excellent
Alicia H.
Oct 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday with mom
Comforts of home. Amazing view!
Alicia H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
Mary H., Palm Springs CA
Sep 6, 2022
Weekend getaway
No complaints. Great location!
Mary H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Noel S.
Jul 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
The views were wonderful from this third story location. It was very clean and stocked with all our needs. The only suggestion I would recommend, offer a golf cart as an option. Catalina Vacation Rentals was very professional and helpful. I would definitely recommend. Thank you for a fun vacation on such a beautiful island.
Noel S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Traci S.
Jul 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Nice place ! Great location , close to vons and a short walk to Main Street… enjoyed it and beautiful view from the kitchen.
rental was great, but…
All the tvs were out of wack, all controls were in disarray. The one in living room is over inaccessible steps going to downstairs unit, in fact it is unplugged.
Property was very clean.
We stay at many rentals and we’re very surprised that there was not even a salt shaker there…no coffee or tea…things that are left by previous renters, fridge was polished CLEAN; very unusual and a waste of money when a small quantity is needed.
Small improvements to consider:
Beds could use mattress upgrade
Shower doesn’t work well, the entire bathtub should be eliminated and something more useful and safe be placed…no handlebars is dangerous.
Shape of tub is for sitting in it, not to stand for a shower, it makes one feel unstable with nothing to hold on to… its an accident waiting to happen…
Paint job is fabulous, great attention to detail. Loved the colors.