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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
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Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Day bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
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 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
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
Avalon, CA
What's nearby
Catalina Island Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Catalina Casino - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Avalon Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Catalina Island Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
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 Island Brew House - 5 min walk
Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - 2 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.
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216WA: Budget-friendly Apartment in Victorian Triplex, 2 Blocks to the Beach + W Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 34 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 34 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews
2 - Terrible
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Carolin
21 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a very safe place and I feel like home too me and my family had a great experience thank you
3 of us each had our own room. view was beautiful. will stay again.
Karen H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
VALERIE
20 August 2024
Liked: Communication
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.
VALERIE
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Priscilla
14 June 2024
Liked: Communication
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.
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.
susie m.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
6/10 Okay
Christina M.
6 August 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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
Christina M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Rocio
22 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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!
Marianne T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Karen S.
15 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Ok
Smaller than expected. Toilet kept plugging up.
Karen S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Patricia
29 May 2023
Liked: Communication
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.
Patricia
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
6/10 Okay
Benjamin H.
26 July 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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.
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!
Nathan G.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
2/10 Terrible
Lee C.
28 August 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
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.
No habia campana extractora y se disparaba la alarma cada vez que cocinabamos, la alfomdra estaba manchada, el ventilador de techo rechinaba y la casa por afuera parecia estar en reparación por lo demas la pasamos bien.
Patricia
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
6/10 Okay
Julio
17 May 2022
Liked: Communication
Property needs carpet cleaned and some renovations.
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.
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.