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318M Upper: Light and Airy Home, Ocean/Hill Views, WIFI, Front Deck, BBQ - 318 M

Vacation home near Catalina Island Museum in Avalon

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Avalon, CA
  • Place, Catalina Island Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Port
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Avalon

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from Catalina Island Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Avalon Port. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Catalina Island Visitor Center are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 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 - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬5 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 QUIET HOURS: 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (use of outdoor areas strictly prohibited). | | | This vacation home rents on a nightly basis (2 night minimum, holidays and selected dates excepted; 3 night minimum mid-June through Labor Day).

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Snorkeling 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 864 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

2145
Light Airy Home Ocean/hill Views Wifi Front Deck BBQ

Frequently asked questions

How close is 318M Upper: Light and Airy Home, Ocean/Hill Views, WIFI, Front Deck, BBQ - 318 M to the airport?

This vacation home is 10 mi (62-min drive) away from the Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 318M Upper: Light and Airy Home, Ocean/Hill Views, WIFI, Front Deck, BBQ - 318 M have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 318M Upper: Light and Airy Home, Ocean/Hill Views, WIFI, Front Deck, BBQ - 318 M to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi (4-min drive) from Hamilton Beach and 6.6 mi (23-min drive) from Bannings Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 318M Upper: Light and Airy Home, Ocean/Hill Views, WIFI, Front Deck, BBQ - 318 M offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 318M Upper: Light and Airy Home, Ocean/Hill Views, WIFI, Front Deck, BBQ - 318 M?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Catalina Casino (11-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at 318M Upper: Light and Airy Home, Ocean/Hill Views, WIFI, Front Deck, BBQ - 318 M?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 318M Upper: Light and Airy Home, Ocean/Hill Views, WIFI, Front Deck, BBQ - 318 M?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 318M Upper: Light and Airy Home, Ocean/Hill Views, WIFI, Front Deck, BBQ - 318 M have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 318M Upper: Light and Airy Home, Ocean/Hill Views, WIFI, Front Deck, BBQ - 318 M have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is 318M Upper: Light and Airy Home, Ocean/Hill Views, WIFI, Front Deck, BBQ - 318 M to downtown Avalon?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Avalon.

318M Upper: Light and Airy Home, Ocean/Hill Views, WIFI, Front Deck, BBQ - 318 M Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 48 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location, unbeatable views from every window, close to all the activities but far from the madding crowds. Very convenient Vons around the corner to cook and grill. Perfect for small families looking to relax, unwind and feel the island vibe!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, the beds were very comfortable and it was clean and well laid out. Awesome location that was very central and easy to walk to everything from. Incredible views as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eyad D.

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norbert L.

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie J.

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth I.

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

Excellent view!

Beautiful view! All the amenities that we needed. Easy check in process. Clean property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great views

Nice place. Light and airy. Couple of forgivable issues but no deal-breakers.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Molon Labe 1.

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

Great spot for us

Came for a few days to dive amd this house worked well for our needs. Comfy beds, fans, cool breeze, and a great veiw. Needs a couple kitchen updates. Skillets, grill cleaning tools, and microwave not workimg but pretty understandable for a high use place. The hard floors need a good cleaning too but other then that it works very well. The Murphy bed is a huge plus. About a block foRom groceries and easy to walk to every part of Avalon. Overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karla H.

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Claude B.

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

APARTMENT WITH NICE VIEWS

Great location (next to the new Von's) this airy apartment offer great views all around. Too bad the balcony is on the street side. Quiet and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Noel S.

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

AyA M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terese T.

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed for six nights as a family of five with three young kids. We loved this space! Beds for all of us (littlest slept on the murphy pull down bed in the living room), and woke up each morning with the sun. Views cannot be beat and windows everywhere give you a view of the whole town. We enjoyed watching boats come into the harbor each morning while we sipped our coffee. We had everything we needed to make simple meals, but some of the kitchen knives and pots and pans could use updating. Didn't mess anything up for us, just those things you notice when prepping dinner. Location was close to the grocery store and a block from the Catalina Museum. We brought a collapsible wagon which was a gamechanger for hauling bags and beach things each day with kids. Overall, unit was clean, friendly, great to come back to a hot shower after the beach and have a place to cook family meals and get a good rest for the next day. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen F.

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
We read the reviews carefully before booking so we weren’t surprised by the condition of this place. The couches are old and uncomfortable, there were cobwebs in the windows and some of the kitchenware needs to be replaced. The plastic colander for example is cracked. There is laundry listed as available yet there were no instructions about where it was to be found. A friendly neighbor told us how to get down to the basement and explained that there is a QR code posted there with directions on how to pay for laundry. We chose not to call with questions or to do laundry and to just focus on having a good time. The bathroom was very clean, the location is fabulous and the views out the windows are glorious. We didn’t find the patio very useable. It’s in the front, right on the street and we would have had to carry all the patio furniture from the inside hallway out there. The neighbors are very close and with the windows open, it can be loud. Despite all this, because the cost of lodging in Avalon is very high and we wanted a walkable location with a kitchen and room for 4, we’d probably make the same decision to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Crystle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Matthew P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

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

Birthday with mom

Comforts of home. Amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary H.

Weekend getaway

No complaints. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022