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Quaint Avalon Cottage < Half-Mi to Beaches!

Cottage near Catalina Island Golf Course in Avalon

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Avalon, CA
  • Place, Catalina Museum for Art & History
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Port
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Avalon

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Catalina Museum for Art & History and Catalina Island Medical Center. Catalina Island Visitor Center and Green Pleasure Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Catalina Museum for Art & History - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Avalon Port - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Descanso Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lobster Trap - ‬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.

Quaint Avalon Cottage < Half-Mi to Beaches!

Your island adventure awaits! Located 22 miles off the Southern California coast, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental offers countless opportunities for exploration and relaxation. Head to Pleasure Pier and choose between 2 scenic beaches — Middle Beach to the left of the pier or South Beach to the right — or visit Catalina Island Undersea Expedition for an unforgettable look at the deep blue sea! In addition to its central location, the house is on the only pedestrian-only street in Avalon.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Beach Gear | Walk to Beaches | Free WiFi

Bedroom 1: Full Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, window A/C unit, 2 walk-in closets, board games
OUTDOOR LIVING: Gas grill, patio, outdoor seating
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator, blender, toaster, coffee maker, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, spices
GENERAL: Central heating/air conditioning, washer/dryer, linens/towels, beach chairs/umbrella, snorkeling gear, complimentary toiletries, 2 hair dryers, iron/board, laundry detergent, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Stairs required for access, grab rails in shower & bathroom, strict maximum occupancy
PARKING: Pedestrian-only street, no parking allowed

-- THE LOCATION --

EXPLORE THE ISLAND: Catalina Room Escape (0.2 miles), Catalina Island Museum (0.2 miles), Catalina Island Undersea Expedition (0.2 miles), Catalina Ferry and Boat Terminal (0.5 miles)
SUN & SAND: Middle Beach (0.2 miles), South Beach (0.3 miles), Step Beach (0.4 miles), Hamilton Beach (2.0 miles)
GET OUTSIDE: Golf Gardens (0.1 miles), Catalina Island Golf Course (0.2 miles), Wrigley Stage Avalon Bay Vista (0.2 miles), Knabe Park (0.4 miles)
EVENTS (Avalon): Catalina Film Festival, Catalina JazzTrax Festival, Catalina Wine Mixer, Catalina Art Festival, Catalina Wine Festival
AIRPORTS: Catalina Airport (9.9 miles), John Wayne Airport (mainland, ferry/helicopter access)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires 4 exterior stairs to access
- NOTE: The charcoal grill has been updated to a gas grill
- NOTE: The maximum occupancy of 6 people is strictly enforced

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 and a first aid kit
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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

475187

Frequently asked questions

How close is Quaint Avalon Cottage < Half-Mi to Beaches! to the airport?

This cottage is 10 mi (63-min drive) away from the Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Quaint Avalon Cottage < Half-Mi to Beaches! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Quaint Avalon Cottage < Half-Mi to Beaches! to the beach?

This cottage is 1.4 mi (5-min drive) from Hamilton Beach and 6.7 mi (24-min drive) from Bannings Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Quaint Avalon Cottage < Half-Mi to Beaches! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Quaint Avalon Cottage < Half-Mi to Beaches!?

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

What time is check-in at Quaint Avalon Cottage < Half-Mi to Beaches!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Quaint Avalon Cottage < Half-Mi to Beaches!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Quaint Avalon Cottage < Half-Mi to Beaches! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Quaint Avalon Cottage < Half-Mi to Beaches! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Quaint Avalon Cottage < Half-Mi to Beaches! to downtown Avalon?

This cottage is 0.2 mi away from Avalon.

Quaint Avalon Cottage < Half-Mi to Beaches! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely enjoyable stay and great kitchen and living room functionality and decor. Felt like a resident.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

4 days at Avalon

Nice location in Avalon. Very comfortable. Conveniently located.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher M.

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

Great location!

The house was literally by everything walking distance! Only downside was the house was super drafty.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very old and decrepit not charming old just junky
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025