The GRISHAM HOUSE: AVALON'S ONLY WATERFRONT BEACH HOUSE!
You can throw a stone into the water from our fantastic 60 foot wrap around balcony deck with spectacular and sweeping 270 degree views overlooking the beach, the town, the harbor and the ocean! There is no finer spot to sit and people watch or relax with a glass of wine. 2 night minimum. (3 nt minimum in summer)
You want waterfront with fantastic views; the best location; a great deck and the best value? This is it - look no further! Compare us to ANY other rental (house, condo or hotel) that claims to be waterfront or have an ocean view.
This family owned vacation home offers you the BEST location in town; only steps away from the sand and swimming, shopping, restaurants and bars and all the recreational activities and sightseeing tours. We are also a very short, 2 minute level stroll from where the ferry docks.
Our property is 3 stories, AND THIS UNIT IS ON THE TOP FLOOR AND THERE IS NO ELEVATOR. This is a classic, clean and comfortable 110 year old beach house, but if you need a "room service Marriott hotel type experience"; you should look elsewhere. We do not have air conditioning, although it's needed as much at the beach and we do have 2 sets of sliders and portable fans. We also do not have a golf cart. They can be rented by the hour 200 feet away.
On the ground floor are a couple retail clothing shops, an electric bike rental, a snorkel rental and a psychic. The middle floor (14 steps up) is our larger vacation rental (vrbo #65480) and this unit is on the top (3rd) floor 14 additional steps up from the middle unit. The stairs leading from the middle to the top floor are 36" wide, in case that is an issue for you.
During the day we are right in the middle of all Avalon has to offer; hustling and bustling with activity. And virtually everyone who takes the ferry walks right past our property, so if you are a people watcher or enjoy seeing all the activity in the harbor; you'll be in heaven. At night however, after the 'day trippers' go home and the businesses close, everything calms down around us.
This unit is like a small 1 bedroom apartment and offers a separate bedroom with queen bed, a remodeled bathroom with stall shower, a remodeled fully stocked kitchen and a small living room with small table & chairs and sofa. The living room has a TV and 2 sets of sliding glass doors that open onto the LARGE WRAPAROUND DECK WITH SPECTACULAR 210 DEGREE VIEWS. There is a gas BBQ on the side deck. BBQ and dine on the deck while you enjoy spectacular views. We also have free wireless internet access.
Our beloved home is 110 years old and sound can travel between floors. Therefore, unless you have rented both floors, we have a quiet time policy with reduced TV, music and talking levels after 10:00 PM and before 8:00 AM.
WHY STAY ANYWHERE ELSE? This property offers you the BEST location; the BEST beachfront view decks in town; and the very BEST vacation rental value for your money. We get many repeat guests year after year; you'll see why!
NO PETS and NO SMOKING. 3 Night MINIMUM in Summer (and 2 nt minimum all other times). Sorry, we do NOT have a golf cart. Minimum age limits apply and young adults renting on their own must be 24 years of age.
**BOOKING IN ADVANCE** We have many regulars that come back year after year and we always give them first opportunity to re-book for the following year. Therefore, we do NOT book more than about 10 months in advance.**
In consideration of any guests on the middle floor, you must reduce levels of TV, music and conversations to quiet levels between 10:00 PM-8:00 AM.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 101PB
Property # 66587vb
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 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
About the area
Avalon
Located in Avalon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lovers Cove and Hamilton Beach, while Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Theater are cultural highlights. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront 1 Bedroom Penthouse. Incredible Views! Incredible Deck! Read Reviews ?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront 1 Bedroom Penthouse. Incredible Views! Incredible Deck! Read Reviews on 19 May 2026 start from AU$772, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Waterfront 1 Bedroom Penthouse. Incredible Views! Incredible Deck! Read Reviews ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront 1 Bedroom Penthouse. Incredible Views! Incredible Deck! Read Reviews ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront 1 Bedroom Penthouse. Incredible Views! Incredible Deck! Read Reviews located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lovers Cove and Avalon Port. Catalina Island Visitor Center and Avalon Pier are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
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My wife and I have visited Catalina many times over the years, but this VRBO was by far our favorite. The location is about as close as you can get to the pier upon arrival and super close to downtown and all the outfitters Catalina has to offer. Randy, the host, was a great communicator and extremely accommodating. This VRBO would definitely be our first choice on our next visit.
It’s a great location with a nice balcony that overlooks all of the comings and goings of the island. We’ll definitely plan to go back there. It’s much better than any hotel in my opinion and the property manager is really on the ball.
Incredible location, 5 minutes walk from everything worth doing in avalon, and beautiful views of the harbor. Randy (host) was wonderful, very friendly and communicative, and the house was perfectly clean and ready for use when we arrived. 10/10 would stay again!!
We consistently come back to stay at Randy’s house year after year. It is always clean and it comes with gorgeous views of the harbor, plus it is within walking distance to everything. We will be back again soon.
Randy was very responsive and timely with all the details of the stay and communication. Great location within walking distance to everything. The additional amenities like the bikes and basketball was a plus. Will definitely stay here again!
We come to Catalina every year for our anniversary.We chose this VRBO because of the beautiful view and location in town.We would definitely stay here again.
Perfect location! In walking distance from all of the shops and restaurants! The view from the room is spectacular! Would definitely recommend staying here to anyone!
You can see everything going on but not really have to be apart of the noise. The deck has incredible views day or night. Perfect view of sun setting over back of mountains. Perfect breakfast/coffee views. Just so nice to relax. If you want to be apart of it all you are just steps away. Thisbplace is amazing!!
This was a lovely little cottage just a short walk from the terminal and right on the edge of Avalon. Perfectly located to enjoy our stay on foot. The view was spectacular. The cottage is homey and quaint reminiscent of the old days of Catalina.
Easy access to the dock and beautiful view. Everything is walkable, though getting to Vons for groceries is only walkable for a few supplies. Overall, a great trip and would rent again!
My partner and I stayed here for three nights and loved it! The bedroom is a little snug, but the kitchen and living room were great and the location is super convenient for both ferry and exploring Avalon. We also made good use of the grill.