Catalina Island Vacation Rentals - Avalon, California

Jacob P.

So beautiful. Catalina Island Vacation Rentals are amazing. They are very kind, helpful, and accommodating to all. Definitely for couples and large tourist groups that come on cruise ships.

Matthew K.

We had a lovely stay at Hamilton Cove unit 17-78. The views were amazing and the cove was quiet, relaxing and peaceful. The complimentary golf cart made it so that we could go into town no problem and enjoy the best of both worlds. The unit had a spacious kitchen that allowed us to cook meals and eat inside or on the deck when we wanted. Highly recommend staying here. (Bison from ecotour - not at Hamilton - but cool nonetheless)

Millena G.

I decided to celebrate my milestone birthday on Catalina Island this year and it was absolutely everything I wanted and needed! My rental home on Summer was perfectly located between the beach for sunning, near the spa for relaxing, near the shops for retail joy and near the nightclub to dance the night away….with only a 2 block walk home! The week flew by, but I am rejuvenated and ready for life’s next adventures! I love Catalina Island and am already planning my next visit to my new home away from home.

Shane B.

Loved our stay in Avalon. Great Hamilton Cove Villa with our own golf cart .
Catalina Island Vacation Rentals was great to work with and can’t wait to come back to the island.

Jack R.

We stayed at a standalone home at the very top of Hamilton Cove (211 Cortez). The place was stunning - amazing views and 3 large king bed bedrooms each with its own ensuite. The folks at Catalina Island Vacations were easy to work with, knowledgeable about the rental units, and helpful when we asked for an early check-in. We even saved a few dollars over booking through one of the popular vacation rental sites.

Gary M.

We stayed 4 days at 357 Clarissa Ave (or Claressa?) in Avalon. There are positives but overall I would not recommend this property. It is not good value for the price. This home is very beautiful and the location is perfect, not too close to the noise but an easy walking distance. The many bedrooms were comfortable and the bathrooms had everything we needed. However the house was not very clean. Our children had black feet from walking barefoot inside!

The kitchen was barely equipped with the very basics and we had trouble finding cookware adequate to prepare meals for a large group. There were only two kitchen towels for example. The house is also in need of repairs: the oven door does not close, neither does the dishwasher soap dispenser. The outdoor refrigerator and microwave are not built for outdoor use (electrical hazard in rain), the refrigerator door doesn’t close, and the outdoor gas BBQ controls were in deep disrepair (gas leak hazard).  Too many little things: like the fridge light doesn’t work, above the sink the light is out, master bath sink faucet is loose, many windows lack screens or have big holes in the screens.

We found a fan outside which we used in the dining area but the one upstairs did not work. There are no recycling or organic waste bins in the alley.
In summary, if you want to have an expensive rental you need to pay better attention to details.

Katia A.

We rented the 3 bedroom 2 bath house by Catalina Island vacation rentals. Really nice property, the location was perfect, walking distance to town! It was a nice bonus to have the golf cart to also tour the island. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable. Patio area was used the most, very nice Island vibes! Will definitely visit again! Thank you so much!

Vanessa G.

Decided to spend 4 days on Catalina with our extended family. Planned the entire trip 5 months in advance. Had to find a house large enough for all 10 of us. Vacation rental place was very helpful. However, the house was rather disappointing. Though it was perfect walking distance to downtown, had 5 bedrooms and two bathrooms, that’s where the good stuff ends. The house was very old and dilapidated and things were falling appart! The stairs were narrow and broken. People were hitting their heads on the ceiling. The kitchen was super old and dirty. The carpet upstairs was disgusting and there were old stains on the mattresses. It was dusty and my allergies kicked in. None of this could be seen from the photos of the place in advance. We made the best of it, but, yuck! And certainly not worth the thousands we paid.