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Catalina Island Dream Homes

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Avalon

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Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Avalon

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Catalina Island Medical Center and Catalina Island Museum. Catalina Island Visitor Center and Avalon Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Avalon Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Catalina Casino - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Sandtrap - ‬4 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.

Catalina Island Dream Homes

Update as of May 2024: The home has been completely painted inside and out. All new LED lights installed. New outside lights for your safety. Deep cleaning throughout including carpets and sofa. New mattresses and box springs where needed. New blinds where needed. We spent7 weeks on the home insuring everything is throughly cleaned and nice for your vacation! Perfect family getaway within walking distance to all Avalon has to offer! Whether going to the beach, going to one of Avalon's great eateries, shopping, golfing, boating, snorkeling/diving, parasailing, or just sightseeing, this is the vacation home for you!

A beautiful mediterranean style home, with a warm and modern beach style interior. The master bedroom has a Cal King bed, fireplace, and deck.

The second bedroom upstairs has two twins and a full.
There is a full bathroom in between the bedrooms. The washer and dryer are also on this level.

The first floor bedroom is a queen with an additional full bath. There is also a queen sofa sleeper with a new Cool Comfort mattress as of 7/2021.

The living room, kitchen, and dining area are open and great for entertaining. There is another fireplace on this floor.

The kitchen is fully stocked and the barbecue is located right out the sliding doors.

We provide all linens and towels. Guests always seem to leave behind beach chairs but, bring your beach towels!

The home has Directv with the new Genie system. There are televisions in each bedroom, as well as the living room.
Please note, this home does have central heat but does not have A/C! My rates would reflect that!
At this time, we do not have WIFI. Until it is mastered, I will not provide it.

This is a great home and well cared for, owner run. No hill climbing and centrally located. We do not provide a golf cart for this home.

When you rent this home, you deal with the owner directly if you have any concerns. A 4th generation Islander who cares about your stay! Thanks for checking out our listing and thank you to our guests that return time and time again!
Keywords: Duplex/family home/perfect for large gatherings/centrally located

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Property amenities

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Catalina Island Dream Homes Private vacation home
Catalina Island Dream Homes Private vacation home Avalon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Catalina Island Dream Homes to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.1 mi (63-min drive) away from the Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Catalina Island Dream Homes have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Catalina Island Dream Homes to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi (6-min drive) from Hamilton Beach and 6.7 mi (24-min drive) from Bannings Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Catalina Island Dream Homes offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Catalina Island Dream Homes?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Catalina Casino (13-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Catalina Island Dream Homes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Catalina Island Dream Homes?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Catalina Island Dream Homes have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Catalina Island Dream Homes have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Catalina Island Dream Homes to downtown Avalon?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Avalon.

Catalina Island Dream Homes Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 109 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alvin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property but no wifi or netflix capability. Also lacking basics like shampoo and liquid handsoap was so watered down is was just bascially water coming out of the soap dispensers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lilit G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host made sure we were taken care of and any issues/questions that came up were resolved. Great location, about 10 min walk to the coast and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. Nice bedrooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kerstin S.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Megan S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
I’m not even sure where to begin. When we arrived the house was so dirty we cleaned and mopped before unpacking. There was blood on a comforter and door frame, empty beer cans in a dresser, and we didn’t take our shoes off the whole stay because of the filth. In addition to that, there weren’t any supplies- no WiFi, no beach towels, no hand soap, not enough coffee cups for the number of people, one wine glass, no opener, the dishes in the cabinet were dirty. I really can’t believe the state the house was in and that we actually paid for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute condo, great location

Had a wonderful time with my kids on Easter weekend. Walking distance to everything, without having to climb any of the surrounding hills. Condo had all the necessities, and Amy was super accomodating with check in/out times, much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shawna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great quick stay in Catalina

Great property, easy to get around. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Trish A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, accessible owner, needs attention in kitchen, bathrooms and WIFI.

This home is in a great location just a few blocks from the main street in Avalon. The layout is good for a family on two levels. The owner responded quickly to questions and made the check in easy. She also let us check in early and stay late on check out day. Super nice!This experience would be much better if the kitchen, bathroom, and entertainment system had more attention. The kitchen had no sharp knives, not enough coffee mugs for 5 adults, only 2 wine glasses (we bought 4). The bathrooms ran on low toilet paper, had hand soap but no bar soap or shampoo for shower, and 4 towels for 5 people in house that sleeps 8. There is no WIFI (this was cllearly stated in the description) but the DirectTV and TV option had two DVD's and virtually no channels worth watching. We spent most of our time exploring beautiful Catalina but on the rainy day we were looking for options inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Catalina getaway

The house was centrally located in Avalon. Easy access to Vons and front street. The accommodations were very nice. The host responded quickly to my questions. This is a GREAT place to rent for a weekend in Avalon. I highly recommend this rental on VRBO.👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend

Owner was lovely to work with and we had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Louisa J.

Great location

The house is quaint & in a super location & we had a great time but we had issues with the following: 1. Glass door blinds in family room are broken & glass doors are very hard to open & close. 2. Sleeper sofa is broken (the part that pulls out) 3. The second single bed in bunk room is a hidden trundle that is very dirty / unusable 4. The upstairs shower faucet doesn’t work properly - hard to shut off 5. No dish soap or amenities in bathrooms 6. Beach chairs are outside & too dirty to use 7. A bit of miscommunication upon check in (never received check in email) but this was resolved. On a positive note the bbq works great & the house has amazing potential.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was really clean, which is very important to us. We have nothing negative to add only good things to say. Thank you for everything. 😁👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryce C.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion

We enjoyed our stay but here are some general observations and opportunities for improving the site: Property needs WiFi Property had no paper towels Property had no soap for showering Unpleasant Smell coming from kitchen sink Some countertops need replacing Stairwell needs paint touch up or cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Had a very nice time here. Good location. Clean and spacious. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great base for Avalon outings

We enjoyed this house, and it was a great location for us to get down to the beach, rent a motor boat to enjoy the ocean around the city, take a golf cart tour on a route throughout Avalon, and get in and enjoy the cool, clear blue water at the beach. The house was in walkable distance for many fine restaurants and Vons for snacks and necessities, and the weather was perfect for our visit. Amy and Eric were very helpful in communication and providing assistance when needed, and we all enjoyed our time in Avalon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edison R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location and comfortable stay

We had a delightful stay at this charming house, ideally located within a leisurely stroll from the beach and conveniently close to Von’s grocery store—perfect for our culinary adventures during our visit. The kitchen was impressively well-equipped, catering to all our cooking needs, although a refresh of appliances could enhance the experience even further. While the washer could benefit from a bit more attention, it was a minor detail in what was an overall clean and welcoming environment. Our stay was made even more pleasant by the responsive and helpful nature of our host and caretaker, who promptly addressed our inquiries and requests. We truly enjoyed our time here and look forward to future visits!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Avalon Trip

Perfect stay with an easy check in! Great spot with plenty of room for our family. Loved the little kitchen and grill.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The home was clean and well maintained. It's not a huge home but it was more than ample for 6 adults. Everything worked without exception. The kitchen had everything needed for any type of meal. Vons is just a block away and the board walk just a couple more blocks. The owner Amy is congenial and helpful. For the cost we believe it's the best deal in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

ELEANOR, DALY CITY

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property has enough space for the 8 of us. It is very close to Von’s supermarket (few mins walk), excellent location due to close proximity to the beach area. We stayed 2 nights, we were only provided with 1 toilet paper & 1 kitchenpaper towel; I informed the property mgr, Amy, who said she will have a cleaner deliver some but didnt happen (so prepare to buy ur own); theres no body soap too. For the price we paid, I expected enough essentials. The toilet upstairs was clogged, good thing we fixed it with a plunger. Lastly, we were not aware that there was no wifi in the property. Overall, we were happy with the location and kitchen amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stacey V.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location. Home deferred maintenance

The home is in a wonderful location. The floorplan is great but the home has a lot of deferred maintenance. 1. Blinds in Poor Condition: The blinds in the front window were falling down and had missing slats. This issue not only compromised our privacy but also affected the overall aesthetics of the living room. In the evenings, it felt like we were in a fishbowl with minimal privacy. 2. Lack of Proper Cleaning: There were noticeable issues with cleanliness throughout the home. The blinds in various rooms were dusty, as were the ceiling fans and portable fan. Dark spots on the ceiling above the dining table were also present. These issues were not only unsightly but also raised concerns about the property's overall maintenance. 3. Maintenance Issues: Several maintenance-related problems were encountered during our stay. Lights in some areas were not functioning, and the primary bedroom's ceiling fan upstairs made concerning noises, as though it might fall down. The dishwasher was not working properly, which made meal preparation and cleanup more challenging. 4. General Wear and Tear: The walls throughout the property were quite scuffed, and the glass shelves were dusty. These issues gave the impression that the property had not been well-maintained. 5. Chair: My sister went to sit on dining chair and fell on ground being the seat cushion is not attached and she fell through. 6. Fireplace: Fireplace screen is filthy and fire hazard.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn J F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Catalina weekend

We had a good time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Beth C.

Convenient to town

Overall I did like the location of this property. It was close to Vons and to the town and since we had a one year old with us that was very convenient. It is a little bit noisy being on a main street however we dealt with that using our white noise. It was a bit hot inside since we were there in August but it was manageable. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lore R., Nevada CIty, CA. USA

Liked: Cleanliness

357 Sumner

Enjoyed our stay. House was bright & clean. For owner information: Towels were a little rough. Being a house for 8 it was hard not having enough space at a table for meals or games. The shower upstairs does not drain… and trash bin was completely full. But again overall was a fantastic week. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Gil

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t think the property lived up to expectations. We were a party of 6 but there was only a table for 4. We couldn’t eat together. The BBQ was dirty and we had to clean it before we could use it. Communication between owner and us was non existent. We couldn’t open the pantry door and she promised to send someone over however no one came. All said and done I would never rent this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023