331D: Quaint Cottage, 3 Blocks from Beach + Open Living Space + Sleeps 8 Tandem

2.8 / 5.0

Fair (8 Ratings)

House in Avalon, CA

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, TV and more

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About this house rental

Welcome to 331 Descanso - Avalon Cottage
Budget-friendly Vacation Rental

This is a quaint three bedroom, 1 3/4 bath cottage located approximately three blocks from downtown and the beach. The three bedrooms are classic Catalina tandem bedrooms (queen, twins with trundles, queen MBR/full bath) with an open floor plan for the living space. This home will sleep a maximum of 8. You will find a new flat panel TV in the living area and a fully equipped kitchen with a pass through window/counter. No smoking, please. 331D

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: 8 people / Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds + 2 Trundles | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Map of Avalon, CA

Nearby attractions

Aquarium of the Pacific

48.4 mi

Inspiration Point

50.7 mi

ShoreLine Aquatic Park

48.2 mi

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

41.4 mi

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331D: Quaint Cottage, 3 Blocks from Beach + Open Living Space + Sleeps 8 Tandem

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2.8 / 5.0

Fair (8 Ratings)

House in Avalon, CA

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, TV and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Map of Avalon, CA

Nearby attractions

Aquarium of the Pacific

48.4 mi

Inspiration Point

50.7 mi

ShoreLine Aquatic Park

48.2 mi

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

41.4 mi

Ratings and reviews

2.8 / 5.0

Fair (8 Ratings)

2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

I never give bad reviews unless it is bad. And this place warrants a bad review. You can tell this is probably a rental that the owners make enough money that they do not put any money back in. They was duct tape keeping some of the ceiling tiles in place. We had to put sheets on the couches because they look like they have never been cleaned. The bathroom and kitchen were so gross that we wore flip flops in the shower. We ended up buying plastic cups, plates and utensils because we were not going to use the ones in the kitchen. The internet was so bad, we did a speed test and it was 0.83 Mbps. Dial up is better than that. The fridge died while we were there. I sent a note on the VRBO app and didn't hear anything for an hour. So we found a phone number to the property management company and they were there in less than 30 min with a new fridge but it was too big for the kitchen so we got to enjoy a fridge in the living room for the rest of our stay. And if you are staying in the back room, the air conditioning does not work in that room so you need to use the box fans provided. We rent Catalina houses at least once or twice a year. This one is definitely off the list.

1.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

I have been renting through you for years but I don't think anyone has looked at this property in years. First of all the house is dirty - hair in shower , fridge is so gross on the outside. The window in my grandsons room was missing the bottom portion- it was just the screen. My other grandson cut his foot on a nail that sticking up out of the was threshold in the kitchen. The backdoor handle was loose and screws kept falling out so sometimes we couldn't open it. Window slat in backroom was broken , making it hard to open and close. The couches need a good clean. The house is really a mess! To be honest I went out and bought paper plates and cutlery because everything in the kitchen - Yuck! Toaster filthy and didn't work. I feel like I got robbed with the price I paid for this property. I also think the management property doesn't check on it either - I asked if there was fans and they said yes. It had air conditioning. I asked if it had a pack and play and they said no - so my daughter carted one and when we arrived she found one. I believe after this experience I will try to work with arbnb. Geraldine Walkup

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

The place is comfortable. it is an older home. Had some minor damage on the door jam. close to attractions.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

I really feel that if this rental is to be called a place for 8 the 4th bed needs to be decent. The golf cart was the best!

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Charming cottage/great location

Charming cottage/great location

This property is all about the location. We were able to walk to and from the Catalina express ferry and downtown very easily. Very close to the vons as well. The layout of the house is kind of interesting in that you walk through each bedroom to get to the next. Probably most suitable for a family with kids more so than adults but all in all it served it’s purpose! Check-in was smooth, no issues.

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2019

July 2019 Stay

July 2019 Stay

The floor plan for the unit is really bad. The people in the back bedroom have to go through two bedrooms to get to the front of the house. Not good if people are still sleeping. There’s no washer and dryer. The trundle beds in the middle bedroom are nice. The family room sitting area is nice. Overall the unit is not worth what they are charging.

2.0 / 5.0

Sep 2017

Disappointed

Disappointed

I have been coming to Avalon for 30+ years and after staying multiple years in two other CIVR vacation rentals on Claressa which we LOVED, we were disappointed in this year's choice. Based on what we have paid in the past, the dollar-to-dollar value was much less. We knew the house would be smaller but there were other issues. Other than the back bedroom and bath, the house was very worn -- including small holes and stains on the upholstered furniture, ragged bedding, and a bathroom door that would not lock, slide, or shut tightly without a great deal of effort. Sprucing up the bathroom and kitchen flooring would not be a great expense and it felt to us that the house was just kept up to a minimum when a little extra effort would have made such a difference. It was very hot in Avalon the week we were there and we literally had to clean the fan out in the street in order to use it. It had not been cleaned in months or longer and the ceiling fans were also dusty. Other drawers and floors throughout were also not as clean as they should be. A smoke detector was missing and we had trouble with the front door lock as well. Stating the house sleeps 8 should make an extra clarification that 4 of the beds are in one room. The outside was nice enough and looked "quaint"in the neighborhood. The neighbors too, CIVR office staff, and clean towels were pros but not enough to offset the cons. We gave the review 2 stars for location. I hope some time is spent this winter in fixing up this house. It could be SO much nicer and serve new vacationers well.

2.0 / 5.0

Apr 2017

Really bad

Really bad

Water leakage, no lids for all cookware, no wifi, pretty bad experience

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Avalon?

The average price for a rental in Avalon is $777 per night. This rental is $174 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at 331D: Quaint Cottage, 3 Blocks from Beach + Open Living Space + Sleeps 8 Tandem. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is 331D: Quaint Cottage, 3 Blocks from Beach + Open Living Space + Sleeps 8 Tandem pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at 331D: Quaint Cottage, 3 Blocks from Beach + Open Living Space + Sleeps 8 Tandem?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and tv.

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Nearby attractions

331D: Quaint Cottage, 3 Blocks from Beach + Open Living Space + Sleeps 8 Tandem

House in Avalon, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Avalon, CA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Avalon?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is 331D: Quaint Cottage, 3 Blocks from Beach + Open Living Space + Sleeps 8 Tandem pet friendly?

What amenities are available at 331D: Quaint Cottage, 3 Blocks from Beach + Open Living Space + Sleeps 8 Tandem?

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