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Idyllic Catalina Cottage, Private Deck, Walk to Beach!

Family-friendly holiday home in Avalon

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Great room with big sliding windows for sun and breeze!
Big deck for BBQs and hanging out!
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Traditional Catalina Island Beach Cottage - just 3 flat blocks from main beach on Clarissa Avenue!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Avalon, CA
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Idyllic Catalina Cottage, Private Deck, Walk to Beach!

Welcome to your idyllic Catalina cottage escape! Nestled in the heart of Avalon on Clarissa Avenue, this charming abode is two flat blocks from the beach and market and an easy walk from the Catalina Express. Step inside and be greeted by warm, inviting interiors adorned with Catalina artwork, wood floors, ceiling fans, and a cozy fireplace. The well-equipped kitchen boasts a commercial 6 burner gas cooktop, convection oven, dishwasher, microwave and a coffee station to fuel your mornings. Gather around the dining table for memorable meals or relax in the living area, where you can unwind after a day of exploring the island. When the sun beckons, head outdoors to your private upstairs deck, complete with a grilling area for alfresco dining experiences. Fully furnished, including all linens and towels, toys and books for the kids, a Pack N Play, booster seat and a wagon. Everything you need for the beach is here, too - chairs, umbrella, sand toys, floats and beach towels. This delightful cottage is close to all the town has to offer and whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, cultural attractions, or simply a relaxing retreat, this home provides the perfect base for your Catalina getaway!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Used towels can go in the bathtub or leave on towel bars.
If the sofa bed is used, please place sheets and pillows on top of the little dresser on the hallway and return blankets and the foam pad to the linen closet in the yellow bedroom.
Close umbrellas on deck and turn off thermostat in hallway, if used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No one is allowed on the actual roof of the home. Please respect our home and ensure safety for your guests.
Close deck umbrella when not in use due to wind gusts. Broken umbrella or damage to the deck will result in a charge.
Fireplace is currently inoperable. The thermostat for the heat is in the hallway and it warms up the house quickly. Please turn off when departing.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Avalon

Located in Avalon, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Catalina Island Golf Course and Avalon Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Avalon, CA

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Catalina Island Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Avalon Port - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Catalina Casino - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic Catalina Cottage, Private Deck, Walk to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic Catalina Cottage, Private Deck, Walk to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic Catalina Cottage, Private Deck, Walk to Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic Catalina Cottage, Private Deck, Walk to Beach! located?

This family-friendly Avalon holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Catalina Island Visitor Center and Catalina Island Golf Course. Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Pier are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 223 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Roof top balcony amazing too! Safe and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is so darling, super clean...spacious and looks like the pictures! The roof deck is fantastic and quite large as well. The hosts were really communicative, and accommodated our schedules the best the could...we will be back! 10 stars all around!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell M.

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

Wonderful Stay

I'll keep this short and sweet; great hosts, great property. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Great location, great place

This cottage suits our family well. It's in a great location, the living area is big enough for all to hang out, and the deck is awesome. The host is very nice, and responsive to any issues that may come up. We have stayed here several years in a row and will continue to do so.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Summer Love Cottage! Our small group of longtime friends was celebrating the first to turn 60 - and this was the perfect spot for it! Great location in the flats (just two blocks from Vons and three or four blocks from the main strip) nice big windows to watch the golf carts and friendly islanders go by. Plenty of kitchen supplies, clean sheets and towels, and a very homey and cozy beach feel. Kathy and Linda were easy to communicate with and super accommodating. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaven T.

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

Best reviews on the island

It did not disappoint. Great communication with the owners, great location, very close to Vons and restaurants. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

Wonderful house, wonderful owners!

Great experience for all of us, adults and children, all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

M. S.

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

Family

We have come to the island since we were kids. We needed to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khara B.

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

Great Location

Nice property, great location. Everything is in walking distance. Worked out well for the marathon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Awesome again!

This was our second year staying in this lovely house. Everything was great- no complaints at all.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don and Michelle P.

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

New Digs on Catalina

After many years staying at another property on the island, we have found this wonderful home. It accommodated our seven member family comfortably. It has a bright and airy living space, comfortable beds and the kitchen is fully equipped. In addition, a huge plus is the upstairs deck for lounging and dining. We bc are already planning our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Soaking up the Island vibe.

Had a great time visiting Catalina. The property was in great shape and provided everything we needed. Kathy was a wonderful host to work with. Pros: fully equipped kitchen, BBQ grill available, nice instructions throughout, easy access to everywhere we wanted to go, nice deck to chill on. Cons: Grill would not work second evening (minor)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Fantastic

Great. Left a write up in your book. Only negative was WiFi
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

anh v.

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

great place, great location!

Everything we wanted! the property is great and located blocks from the main center/street. Ample of supplies- from beach towels, floaties, to dishes and pots and pans. The microwave is new but the fridge is a little old. two bathrooms - both a little dated and one was super small. the upstairs deck was great! overall, we loved it and would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paige B.

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

Perfect for a long weekend

Kathy was a wonderful host, more than accommodating for any questions and requests. The ferry was cancelled on our departure date and she quickly replied to help us extend the stay for another night. The house was older, but perfect for a large group. Location is central, couldn’t be better. Only note for winter travelers is that winds on the island can be high and the front room with pull out couch has older windows, so doesn’t get as much even heat as the bedrooms. Regardless, we had a great time. Would recommend to anyone looking for a homey getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bettina S.

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

Dreaming away for a short stay

We came during the week for a family get away with older teenagers. The house was super central from the boat, activities and vons but tugged away from it all. With a glass of wine on the beautiful rooftop terrace, you could still sense the old days of beach bungalow life, sleepy quiet and dreamy restfulness: exactly what we needed. With all that, the house was well maintained, with fresh paint, clean and well equipped. The hosts were super responsive, very clear in their explanations and accommodating in ways that really changed our stay. Thank you for all of that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

True Old Fashioned Beach Cottage

Great stay for our family. We were a family including 3 year old and 90 year old. The single level small home was ideal for quality time together. Place was impressively clean upon arrival. Bathrooms were old and one was a quite small, but met our needs. The only thing we wish we had access to would have been a laundry machines on property. Not having laundry didn't matter too much for our 3 night stay, but had we stayed for a week, I think we would have missed them (perhaps there is a laundromat near by). Location was perfect for us. The 90 year old birthday girl, as well as the 3 year old granddaughter were able to easily come and go from the house and walk on the flat level streets to downtown for the shops, cafes, and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was centrally located, comfortable and clean. We had a minor maintenance issue to which the host responded and addressed immediately. Kathy was very welcoming and offered great suggestions for activities to check out during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was comfy and convenient. Our cute cottage was super clean and close to everything we needed. Rooms were spacious for island life.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay! So convenient for walking around the main area of Avalon area. The host was responsive and the check in was easy! Great stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Very well stocked kitchen and lots if fun toys and beach gear?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Well kept and clean. Close to everything. Rooftop area is perfect for dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was very easy. Great location! Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

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

Summer weekend

Property is close to town. Cute and clean, maintains original details of property but upgrades where important.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

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

Charming house with the best location

The house was very cute and perfect for a group stay. Had a large living room for everyone to gather in, a great upstairs deck area. The best part though was the location. A 5 minute walk to the main areas of Avalon, but far enough so that you weren’t right in the middle of the noise. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Arman and Linda Hayes

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Summer Love Cottage is the realization of a family dream to own a vacation home on Catalina Island. We all grew up coming here on family boats and even owned a mooring at one time but now are landlubbers! A mother-daughter team (Linda & Kathy) manage the home.

Why they chose this property

We loved the cottage look, the spacious front room for family gatherings and those big windows. They had been painted shut for decades and after much work, we were able to get them to slide open again!

What makes this property unique

Large, open living room with two tables so one can be used for playing games or doing a puzzle. Light and bright kitchen is fully stocked and has a commercial 6 burner range. The griddle makes perfect pancakes! The deck is a perfect place for an outdoor meal or just hanging out to enjoy the mountain views. The dining room table seats 6, the game table 4 and the deck table 8.

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