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234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2

Vacation home near Catalina Island Visitor Center in Avalon

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61159 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Avalon

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Avalon vacation home, you'll find Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Port. Catalina Island Visitor Center and Avalon Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Catalina Island Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Avalon Port - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Sandtrap - ‬8 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).

QUIET HOURS: 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (use of outdoor areas strictly prohibited).

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • 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: 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
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

2125

Frequently asked questions

How close is 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.1 mi (64-min drive) away from the Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi (14-min drive) from Hamilton Beach and 6.8 mi (67-min drive) from Bannings Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Catalina Casino (14-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 have a spa?

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

How close is 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 to downtown Avalon?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Avalon.

234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and a lovely home, would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

allan f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well maintained property and excellent communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay with our teenage kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

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

Catalina island

Great place and very nice!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kelly b.

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

Great Location

We enjoyed the lovely front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Migran V.

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

Beautiful home

Very pretty home right in the middle of Avalon. My family and I loved it here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

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

Jazz week, great times!

Nice place. Good location. Enjoyed the patio! Great relaxing time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kylemenz1Cbad

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This charming little house is ideally located near beaches and restaurants, making it a great base for exploring Catalina. We stayed here with our 4 children (ages 4–11) and loved the proximity to local attractions. Our only complaint was the noise from the street, which is likely the busiest on the island. Gas-powered golf carts, city dump trucks, tractors, large utility trucks, and taxis frequently speed by on the narrow road, creating significant traffic noise. Fortunately, with so much to do on the island, we spent little time in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omar P.

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle M.

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

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy S.

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

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

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
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

allison f.

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

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

Good for disabled

We were looking for a house that would accommodate three people and a relative who has difficulty walking. This cosy cottage met most of our requirements. The biggest asset is the front porch that faces a busy street. This enjoyable addition kept our guest entertained while we were taking advantage of the many Avalon attractions. This porch is so close to the sidewalk that many pedestrians smiled and waved at her and a few even engaged in casual conversation.We ate all our meals outside at the large table provided there. Our other concern that this property met was that a bedroom and bathroom had be on the bottom floor, and that there was easy access into the shower, as opposed to stepping into a tub. Some disadvantages were that there are three steps to enter the cottage from the front and there is no railing. A side entrance is available but the one step to enter is steep. Also the floor is uneven. When approaching from the front, one must walk through a bedroom to access the back two bedrooms. A side entrance is available, however. The steps to the spacious upstairs bedroom are steep. The two available working box fans added to our comfort as it was hot. Although the furniture in the living room was old and uncomfortable, they were covered appropriately and the cottage was charmingly decorated. A land line phone is available in the upstairs bedroom which was very convenient as cell phone service is sporadic.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope M.

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcus G.

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

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

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great place, great location

Easy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021