Seaside stay .Your stay at this Avalon vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Catalina Island Visitor Center and Catalina Island Museum. Avalon Pier and Avalon Port are also within half a mile (1 km).
Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Catalina Island Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Avalon Port - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Catalina Casino - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Catalina Island Golf Course - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
Pancake Cottage - 5 min walk
Catalina Island Brew House - 6 min walk
Bluewater Avalon - 7 min walk
Luau Larry's - 6 min walk
Antonio's Original - 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.
234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2
"Fairweather Cottage" is named for this home's original owners' wooden "ketch" that sailed to Avalon! This tandem walk-through three bedroom, two bath two level house (the second level is one of the bedrooms and both bathrooms are downstairs) is located less than two blocks from the beach, and was totally remodeled in 2008. Carpet has been replaced with hardwood floors in April 2019. Two flat panel TV's with DVD players (the one downstairs is a DVD/Blu-ray player), an iPod player, wireless internet, two electric fireplaces and many more amenities make this a great family vacation home. Just sit on the front porch, kick back, relax, and watch the world go by! 1159 SqFt 234CL | | | 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: 1,159 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.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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. 26 out of 33 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Scott G.
Aug 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was outstanding. Very clean and had all the necessities. Walking distance to Avalon and the local Von’s store. Would definitely stay here again.
Scott G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Felicia P.
Jul 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay with our teenage kids.
Felicia P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gabrielle M.
Jul 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly cottage
We’ve booked this house two years in a row! We used the grill daily, it’s a minute-ish walk to the beach, and we ate every meal on the porch. Only slight cons: we couldn’t figure out the dishwasher, had to buy/bring laundry detergent, the tv was confusing to figure out, and the furniture was a little tired. But we’re probably going to book it again for next year, so the pros VASTLY outweigh the cons!
Gabrielle M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Migran V.
Jun 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Very pretty home right in the middle of Avalon. My family and I loved it here!
Migran V.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joe G.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Catalina island
Great place and very nice!!!
Joe G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Omar P.
Jun 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect, would recommend
Only issue was not enough time on my vacation! If possible maybe a golf cart included with the property wouldn’t hurt but everything is in short distance so it’s no biggie
Omar P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim C.
Apr 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
The house was great! There were 6 of us and it was a perfect size. Location was ideal. We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio. If the upstairs bedroom had its own bathroom I would 100% rent it again. You definitely have to be comfortable with all the guests staying with you since you have to walk through the bedrooms to get to the bedrooms.
Kim C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
kelly b.
Apr 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We enjoyed the lovely front porch.
kelly b.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Amy S.
Mar 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, updated cottage
We enjoyed our stay at this cottage on Catalina. It was clean, updated, and had a lovely porch. We did encounter a glitch with some recently completed updates, but were compensated for it. Everything was within a short walking distance. We came as a couple — our children grown and nearly flown — but this is a nice place with games and space for a family.
Amy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stacy G.
Nov 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Jazz week, great times!
Nice place. Good location. Enjoyed the patio!
Great relaxing time!
Stacy G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vicki C.
Sep 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Master swimmers take it to the island!
We were 6 senior women that wanted to swim and hike. We made most of our meals at Fairweather. Nice kitchen, 2 coffee pots, a Keurig and Mr. Coffee (bring basket filters).Von's was a few blocks away for groceries. The house is on a busy street. Now Avalon is filled with golf carts and quite a few full-sized cars but the water was wonderful! The house was spacious for games and dining with a nice indoor/outdoor vibe.
Vicki C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
allison f.
Aug 18, 2024
Pros and Cons
We stayed here for two nights. In terms of being close to fun things on the island, the location is great! But the street is extremely busy and very loud. The gas-powered golf carts are LOUD. And, lots of construction and large vehicles pass by. The house itself is super cute and charming, but is in need of a deep clean or maybe some paint and detailing. Lots of scuffs on the walls and wear and tear. It did, however, feel sanitary, and I could tell the regular cleaning crew was on it. Finally, the beds are HORRIFIC. I'm not sure why the mattresses haven't been updated, but they legit felt like the worst kind of 1979 springy, bouncy, just worn out beds. If this place got a deep clean and some new beds (the couch was pretty saggy as well), it would be a 10/10 spot for sure!
Great place to stay. Loved the porch and all the amenities. House was very well kept and cute. Much larger than anticipated. Only issue was the beds. Need new mattresses. Overall though, we had a great time and liked the rental. Will use it again.
Laura
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly P.
Jan 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The Fairweather is a cozy home. Our kids loved it!
The Fairweather iscozy historic structure and we enjoyed meals on the covered porch/patio. The patio I also great for people watching. close to the ferry terminal, shopping on the flat and Vons. It's a
Kimberly P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hope M.
Sep 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everything
The location of the property is great! You can easily walk to grocery, restaurants, ferry terminal, snorkeling, and other activities. The house was very clean and comfortable and we ate all our meals at home at the table on the front porch. Even with warm temperatures outside, the house was very comfortable with the provided fans. We didn't have any problems with noise and everyone slept well. The only oddity it that you have to walk through bedrooms to get to the other bedrooms, so this house is best for families and not couples that may want privacy. Access to 2 full bathrooms was very nice. The only think that perhaps would have made our stay better was having beach chairs provided and maybe a couple bikes to use. Totally not necessary, but when we stayed at one of the hotels previously, we had these items provided and we loved it. The bikes really allowed us to explore more of the island without needing to rent bikes and go through that hassle.
Hope M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michelle M.
Jul 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and floorplan!
We are a family of 6 and the floorplan and bed layout is perfect! The house is equipped with fans and once you open some windows the house stays nice and cool. Waking up in the morning, opening the double doors to the front porch was amazing! The house is located near town and only took a few minutes to get to everything we needed.
We cannot wait to return! Thank you!
Michelle M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Marcus G.
Jul 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient family home close to everything in Avalon
This probably is was perfect for four kids and my wife and I. Fairweather is close to everything Avalon had to offer. We enjoyed zip lining, snorkeling, hiking and kayaking in our four days on the island. The porch is amazing. The gas grill was a must! We grilled our dinner just about everyday. We would definitely stay at Fairweather in the future.
Marcus G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kevin M.
Jun 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home for the weekend
The place was quaint but had plenty of room for the two of us. Very clean and had all the amenities you would need to cook and relax. Check in was easy. The property is a short 3-5 min walk to the main strip but further enough away to have peace as. Quiet at night. Will try to book property again.
Kevin M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie W.
Mar 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
Had a great experience at The Fairweather Cottage. Nicely stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and the best part is the front porch where we hosted several gatherings of friends and family. We will be back!
Bonnie W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Jun 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
Easy access to the beach-town-groceries. Easy check in. Loved sitting on the porch with friends with generous porch seating fir coffee/dinner/drinks
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
David C.
May 28, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great location
Easy
David C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Imelda G.
Apr 29, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break trip to Avalon
The house was very clean and organized just like the pictures provided on the website. The location of the house was great, very close to restaurants and other places. Overall, an amazing house and place for a small getaway! Definitely would recommend renting this place!
Imelda G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Alvin J.
Apr 4, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Freaking amazing!!!!
This property was hands down the most amazing property we have stayed at. The location was perfect, the floor plan was exceptional, and the outside patio was a bonus for hangout. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend anyone who wants a home away from home stay feel.
Alvin J.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
8/10 Good
MaryLynn R.
Nov 29, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place.
The place was nice. A great location. The front porch was a bonus. We coukd sit outside during the rain.
The floors were a little dirty. The toilet seat in one of the bathrooms was loose. There was no cloth or sponge to wash dishes. There were no extra dish towels. There was no hand wash or antibacterial wash for the kitchen and that's important right now with Covid. It just needs to be better taken care of between visitors. We also had ants in the kitchen so they dropped off some spray.