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Catalina's Premier Bay View Vacation Home

Villa near Catalina Island Golf Course in Avalon

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Marina
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Dining
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Avalon, CA
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Golf Course
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Avalon

On bay.Within a 5-minute walk of this Avalon villa, you'll find Catalina Island Visitor Center and Avalon Pier. Avalon Port and Lovers Cove are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Avalon Port - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Catalina Island Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬3 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's Premier Bay View Vacation Home

Catalina's Premier Bay View Vacation Home. Views Views Views… from this vantage point you can see everything from almost every room. Partially newly re-modeled in 2014, 5 bedroom, 3 baths. Large dining area for 14, wet bar, fireplace, full kitchen with granite countertops, newly upgraded bathrooms. Shared patio deck area 2 flights of stairs down. Very easy walk to town, beaches and boats. From this hillside perch sit back with a glass of wine and watch the boats, birds and sealife move about. At night keep you eye out for the family of deer that roam the park below. Have your carrots or apples ready.

This house is NOT handicapped accessible. There are about 60 stairs to get into the home. Once you get to the top, you'll agree the stairs were worth the climb. Also not recommended for toddler age children or elderly due to the amount of stairs outside and inside. Rolling luggage recommend for the walk from the ferry. Or you may take a taxi.



Keywords: Short walk to boats, beach, restaurants and shops. Newly remodeled master bath, granite kitchen countertops, fireplace, BBQ, microwave, flat screen (Internet TV only), 14 seat dining table with incredible views. Deck on 2nd level of home, 2 flights of stairs down from house.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

  • This property does not allow children.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Property is also known as

Catalina's Premier Vacation
Catalina's Premier Bay View Vacation Home Villa
Catalina's Premier Bay View Vacation Home Avalon
Catalina's Premier Bay View Vacation Home Villa Avalon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Catalina's Premier Bay View Vacation Home to the airport?

This villa is 10.3 mi (24-min drive) away from the Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Catalina's Premier Bay View Vacation Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Catalina's Premier Bay View Vacation Home to the beach?

This villa is 1.6 mi (6-min drive) from Hamilton Beach and 6.9 mi (24-min drive) from Bannings Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Catalina's Premier Bay View Vacation Home offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Catalina's Premier Bay View Vacation Home?

No, there is no casino at this villa, but Catalina Casino (12-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Catalina's Premier Bay View Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Catalina's Premier Bay View Vacation Home?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Catalina's Premier Bay View Vacation Home have a pool?

This villa does not have a pool.

Does Catalina's Premier Bay View Vacation Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Catalina's Premier Bay View Vacation Home to downtown Avalon?

This villa is 0.2 mi away from Avalon.

Reviews

Catalina's Premier Bay View Vacation Home Reviews

8.4

Very Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aaron S.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ryan f.

AC only in 2 rooms. not a house, on top of several apartments. ants, cockroaches, and very poor construction.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location overlooking Avalon in Catalina

We had a group of 10 including our immediate family and significant others, all adults, and stayed 3 nights. The property was in a great location overlooking the harbor. Walkable to everything.There are stairs to the property but we did not feel this was a problem. I had read that the deck was down the steps and shared, which is true, but the family room has windows all around which we opened and we felt like we were on a deck while inside, so we never used the actual deck.There are tenants in the lower level but we never saw nor heard from them.Everything was included such as spices, coffee filters, dish detergent, condiments, toiletries and paper products. There was a washer and dryer but we did not use it, you would need to bring your own soap. Gas grill out back was great. All towels and bedding provided as well as beach towels.The grocery store was very close and I was glad we did not try to bring groceries from the mainland. Prices were a little higher but the lack of hassle was great.I would strongly recommend you give this property a look for your future family gathering. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny N.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views!

This house is close to the dock and beach. The views from the large living room are awesome. There are a lot of stairs to get to the property. This allows for the elevation to get the views. Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Greg S., Fort Collins

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view!

Although The property needs updating The view is outstanding. Conveniently located near the ferry and a short walk to pretty much anywhere you would want to go.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Carrie L.

Beautiful view, but…

3.5 stars… This home is very conveniently located and has a spectacular view of Avalon. It’s great for groups with five bedrooms and three baths - three families stayed together. Lots of stairs, but manageable. However, the house was not very clean or well maintained. There are holes in the walls from woodpeckers. There was a serious ant problem in many areas of the house - kitchen and baths. The house wasn’t stocked with hand soap or paper towels. The roof needed to be replaced years ago and many “improvements” were done quite haphazardly. It is an old home, which also gives it some unique character. Hopefully these are helpful things to know before you book!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Greg R., Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Good for our family

Our family of 6 adults and 3 children ages 6,7,10 had a wonderful time! The house is old and could use some TLC but overall we had a wonderful 4 night stay. The location and view are undeniably amazing!! As most homes on the ocean there are some issues but none that really effected our stay. If your looking for a modern home with lots of amenities this is not your place! But if you want a place in Avalon that will provide a real beach experience this is worth a look!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Stacy K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disastrous house with a beautiful view

There were way too many negatives to make up for the beautiful view this house has. First negative was the walk to the house, it is quite a hike. Although advertised as not good for toddlers, it’s not good for elderly or luggage. The “balcony” is not a private balcony, it’s 2 floors below the unit in front of the other tenants windows. Cigarette butts everywhere. The interior of the house was filthy. So much so, we reached out to the manager to have cleaners come out. They did, but literally only cleaned the things we complained about, namely, vacuumed the rug with cleaning the floors on either side of it. We tried cleaning it ourselves, but the vacuum, like most things was broken. The BBQ was unusable; filthy with what looked like years of caked on food and grease and animal droppings. The wifi/tv was also next to non-existent. Given the excuse “it’s an island”, that would be fine if it was advertised as having internet. The windows are old (as advertised), but 50% are broken so you can’t latch the, sending them swinging with the breezes. Lastly, the floors seem to have been patched a lot, and there are parts where you can stub a toe or cut yourself, especially near the top landings of both interior staircases. To end on a positive note, the owner was responsive, and the view was amazing. Proximity to town was great. We all felt like we deserved to be paid the cleaning fee as we found ourselves cleaning for quite a while. Renter be aware of what you are willing to pay for a view, we felt like it was exceptionally over priced for what we stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Tim C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Too many stairs

It’s a beach house! Beautiful Views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Sara R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beware

The pictures are misleading. The balcony with the table is down three flights of stairs. There are 5 flights of stairs to unit.. Though it says not suitable for toddlers, they are challenging for adults with luggage as well. The unit itself is very poorly maintained, the toilets wiggle, the window cranks are broken and the kitchen is very old with ancient appliances and cracked counter tops . The cleaner did a poor job. There were dirty dishes in the dishwasher when we arrived and the windows are filthy. The WFI is almost non existent , but that may be because it is an island. On the up side there is plenty of room and the view is spectacular. If you are willing to spend 900.00 a night for this place I would suggest spending a little more for another nicer spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location and view!!!

Worked well for our large family. Had a great time!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marty W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome view, great location comfortable house

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay, we hope to be back!

10/10 Excellent

Tanille D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home close to all of the fun things!

Thank you for extending your beautiful home to us this weekend! It has a perfect location and a lovely vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot.

Great views, convenient location, comfortable amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019