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

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Hair dryer, towels
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

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

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

Property manager

Catalina Island Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Day bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

Charming Victorian Triplex 2 Blocks to the Beach Wifi
2111

About the neighborhood

Map
Avalon, CA

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Museum - 2 min walk
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk
  • Catalina Casino - 8 min walk
  • Avalon Port - 10 min walk
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 17 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Catalina Island Museum and Catalina Island Golf Course. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Catalina Island Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

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

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and Inviting
We loved the whole floor format of the unit and the near distance to everything was especially nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Alphonso J.

Not a bad location.
Property and furniture a bit outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
The contract and after hours check in process was a bit cumbersome. Some things weren’t clear so I had to ask several questions. The property manager was very responsive to my questions, but I may suggest making the process a little more clear.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

James W., Newport Beach, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Avalon heavan
Wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Juan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
Comfortable and cozy place. A bargain for the price. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Mona D., Anaheim, California/Waikoloa, Hawaii

Catalina 2 bedroom
The livingroom had a very old and uncomfortable daybed in use for a couch or sleeping quarters for an additional person. The kitchen was poorly stocked. There were only 2 glasses and about 8 coffee cups. With the amount we paid for 2 nights you would think they would upgrade the comfort a little.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019