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216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W

Vacation home near Catalina Island Golf Course in Avalon

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5822 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • 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 neighborhood

Avalon

Seaside stay .Steps from the vacation home, you'll find Catalina Island Museum and Three Palms Avalon Arcade. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Avalon Port - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Descanso Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Sandtrap - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬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.

216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W

216 Whittley Unit A - Avalon Apartment
Budget-friendly vacation rental

Lots of TLC is given to this charming two bedroom, one bath located on the bottom level of this Victorian triplex - a perfect vacation rental for a couple or small family. Enjoy the partial ocean views from the front porch, which is great for lounging around or barbecuing. Accommodations include a queen bed in the master bedroom, single size bunk beds in second bedroom, as well as a single day bed in the family room. It also has a 32-inch flat panel TV with satellite, DVD player, VCR and fully equipped kitchen. This property is located approximately 2 1/2 blocks from the beach and downtown. No smoking, please. 216WA

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).

Maximum Occupancy: 5 people / Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Bunk Beds | Living Room: Day Bed

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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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

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: 822 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

Charming Victorian Triplex 2 Blocks to the Beach Wifi
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Frequently asked questions

How close is 216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W to the airport?

This vacation home is 10 mi (61-min drive) away from the Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi (4-min drive) from Hamilton Beach and 6.4 mi (22-min drive) from Bannings Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Catalina Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at 216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W have a spa?

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

How close is 216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W to downtown Avalon?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Avalon.

216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Molli

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Natalee G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
My husband and I plus our 3 girls stayed here, it was much bigger then I thought it would be however not very clean. Walls were filthy, moved lower bunk bed to use an outlet & was disgusted by the dirt. Cobwebs in ceiling corners. Peeling wall paper in bathroom. Overall not terrible and would even stay here again since the price point was decent
View from the front porch
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Alfonso R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a very safe place and I feel like home too me and my family had a great experience thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

VALERIE

Traveled with family
Cute, older property. Beds were a little run down. The worst issue was the ants. On the 2nd night the ants covered the bottom bunk making it impossible for my daughter to sleep there. There were ants in the restroom and the kitchen as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christina M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

convenient

Negatives: The house was dated. The screens were falling off. There were ants on in the kitchen. Toilet slow to flush No place to park our e-bikes safely. (the first night, we had to lug our bikes up the stairs to be sure they were safe). Positives: Close to our planned activities. cheaper then most rentals the patio was nice location perfect, next to Vons easy check in & check out
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

The home had everything we needed. Great location, great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Traveled with family
I only have one complaint about our stay in this place,the twin bed in the main entrance has a mattress that needs to be replaced immediately one cant really sleep in it without falling off,safer sleeping on the floor,which shouldnt be the case cause were paying to sleep on a bed not the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nathan G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely little house, would stay again but hope for more TLC.

I feel a partial rebuttal is necessary regarding some prior reviews. We had a great stay. The location is ideal. The house is super historic and is an artifact from the original development of the island as a vacation spot well before Wrigley bought it. If you are not into old houses and their quirks, there’s plenty of bland, boring condominiums in Avalon you’ll be happy in. This place has beautiful doors and original windows, built-in cabinets and woodwork all of which we loved and would never want to see changed. It’s reasonably priced, compared to some other similar historic/original Avalon cottages we’ve stayed in, however we expect a higher level of maintenance and cleanliness, especially from a vacation rental company which presumably has the resources to do so. As mentioned in another review, our feet turned black from walking barefoot on the floor - maybe this was just the newer Pergo floor giving up its color, or maybe it wasn’t mopped. Several light bulbs were burned out or missing. The toilet however works fine if you’re patient. There was just a little touch of dinginess that could be resolved with a small amount of time spent sprucing up. And it’s a shame really because it’s such a cool house. The beds were all very comfortable. We really liked the daybed in the kitchen/dining/living room as a place to lay out and look out the front windows at the bay, and enjoyed coffee on the deck every morning. Will stay again in hopes of improvement!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok

Smaller than expected. Toilet kept plugging up.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lee C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs Work, Made Vacation Less Enjoyable

My comments are to give a picture to the owners from the visitor's perspective and to give families looking to stay here an honest review. The current pictures of the rental are not up to date. When you walk in the door there is a combination kitchen/family room/bedroom. There is a daybed and tv in the kitchen. After a long day of fun and adventure you may want to come back to the rental to enjoy some quiet time with your family but there is no place to do that. The television doesn't work (even when following the two sets of instructions), and there is nowhere for anyone to sit comfortably. There is a large gap underneath the front door where slugs get into the rental which we found crawling along the kitchen floor at various times during our stay. The weather was very warm and the rental does not have air conditioning. It would have been nice to open the windows to let some cool air in but there are no screens on the windows. We had no choice but to open them anyway because of how hot it was even with the fan on and large flies flew in. In the bunk bed room there are no shades or drapery on the windows. They are block out windows so you cannot see in but the light comes in very early in the morning and the neighbor keeps their side light on all night which is right in line with the window above the top bunk. The toilet bowl brush is absolutely disgusting, the toilet backflows and the hot water faucet is difficult to turn off. There's more, but I think you get the picture.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

Only have one complaint! True that it was only 2 blocks to the beach but it was up hill! This 78 year old had problems making that climb! Never the less we had a great time and the accommodations were very nice, especially being able to sit on the patio and watch the world go by! So relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Benjamin H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Filthy place

It was tiny old unit as advertised, but that doesn’t mean it has to be filthy. We were very disappointed with the cleanliness of the place. If we walked around in bare feet, they turned black instantly. There were used underwear in the closet that my kids found. The shower is disgusting and finicky. It’s also a long uphill walk not ideal for small kids. The price was still too high for the quality in my opinion. Management was very responsive and nice via text. I don’t think I could stay here again though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rocio

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Could have used an electric car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Traveled with family and small children
The property was small but fit our family perfectly. For the price I would have thought the place would have been more kept up. It was very outdated with bedroom furniture that was broken and dirty. The bedroom mirror looked disgusting and we couldn’t even use it to get ready because it was so dirty. TV never worked and neither did the Wi-Fi.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

susie m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous

Small but adequate bathroom. Older building so neighbors were a little noisy but tolerable. Beds comfortable. Good bargain per person considering it was Avalon. Beautiful view. Such a fun trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rugby Weekend

3 of us each had our own room. view was beautiful. will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aldo R., California

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

I really like the place and its close to the beach!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Julio

Traveled with family
Property needs carpet cleaned and some renovations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnificent Ocean view and easy walk to water.

Very clean, comfortable and nice porch to relax and watch the sun set.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean Claude G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location, walking distance to everything, from the ferry to all restaurants and places of interest. There is a Vons in a walking distance too in any case you forget an item.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022