We stayed in 211 Claressa Upper Unit for a weekend in Catalina and had a stellar weekend. Booking…read morewas esay, check-in communication was great, the unit was clean and roomy and we loved having three bedrooms (this was key with teens who like their space!), 2 bathrooms and a beautiful deck with a nice view of the homes around. Having the golf cart was also key especially since we had to drive up and down the hill each day for a lacrosse tournament at Joe Machado field. The location is right around the corner from Vons and walking to all the waterfront shops and restaurants - great donut place just down the street with huge donuts too! I would come back and stay here again, my only suggestion would be to add some kitchen shears to the kitchen please, that would have come in handy. We were in communciation with Cruz before and during our stay. He was helpful and accomodating. I am very grateful for everything he did for us to help accomodate our schedule that weekend!

If I could give this review a negative number I would. I was faced with discrimination from this…read morecompany because I have a medical condition. I recently while battling cancer found out that I need to have a heart monitor put on to avoid a heart attack. The Doctor advised me not travel since the island is not properly equipped to handle my medical condition. Upon finding this I had to cancel my trip. Catalina Vacation Rental responded by refusing to return my money for the stay and when I reached out to call the women on the phone responded by saying " my medical condition was not their problem" and hung up. They are still refusing to communicate and try to make the situation better. The discrimination for having a medical disability is not acceptable.

Hands down the best first experience of Catalina & Jeanie made it all that much better! She was…read moreable to accommodate us to & from the boat as we arrive with a warm welcome. She did above and beyond to make sure I had the best time in Catalina by recommending us spots to visit! This was a surprise birthday that my partner had arranged for me & Jeanie was the superhero in kindly obliging to my partner's kinds request of going above & beyond in decorating the air bnb before our arrival which made it extra special!!! Highly recommend staying here because it is close to the beach and walking distance to the Vons, restaurants, & bars. The air bnb itself was very clean, had plenty of shower towels as well as beach towels. Also was equipped with AC!

My number 1 place to stay on the Island. Jeanie is the nicest person. It is totally worth the stay…read more Conveniently located, clean,comfy,reasonable price,plus it comes with a ride to and from the fairy.Jainie will be the 1 with the amazing smile ,and long legs. Thank you for another awesome vacation, see you next time

I booked a Villa on VRBO and even though it was a little expensive, it was beyond worth it. The…read moreunit had a golf cart included which was clutch in island transportation during our stay. The bed was super comfortable and the linens were perfect, it even had a heated toilet seat and bidets.

We stayed at a unit through VRBO recently with astounding ocean views. I basked in the gorgeous…read morepeaceful sights everytime i had a chance. No matter the company, be it coffee, a beer, or wine, the sights were absolutely beautiful. Complex is a mix of owner ownef/rental units but loved the quiet, well maintaibed grounds. The readily available golf cart was essential and a pleasure to ride. Amenities include a pool, jacuzzi, tennis courts, small beach when tide is not so high, BBQ grills, kids sandy play area, and gym. Enjoyed the stay and looking forward to return.

Hubby planned an Avalon bday trip for me and we left out of San Pedro. Once my husband and I got to…read moreAvalon, we took an ($18) taxi to the Hamilton Cove (where the Airbnb is located). Hamilton Cove is private property that was built on a mountain, so the street is not on the same level as the entrance to the room so be prepared to walk down four flights of stairs - or more depending on where your room is located. Keep this in mind if you plan to travel with heavy or have large items (e.g., stroller, cooler, etc.). Our rental unit offered the use of a golf cart to explore and that was one of the best features of the room: having access to a golf cart while on the island. The building and the room were very old, and it looked like there was some construction being done on the other side of the resort; but not in the room we were in. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom was spacious, but I am not sure I would stay there again unless there are some renovations done. Here are some key points we jotted about the room: -Four flights of stairs to get to the entrance of the room -Front door lock is hard to lock/unlock - when we were leaving, it was hard to tell if the door was locked at all -Half-painted wall (facing the ocean) -Broken wall outlet cover with cords hanging out -Broken and dirty curtains -Broken and dirty kitchen roller shades -Dirty kitchen windows (covered in bird waste) -Kitchen was on a slope - felt like you were leaning to one side (and would fall over) when you walked in -Plywood boards underneath the stove (to level it?) -Kitchen/bathroom (counter and floor) tile all need to be replaced -Shower was dirty - I wore my sandals while taking a shower -Balcony/patio deck had a VERY nice view; but the wood banister was chipped; there was no privacy/partition between the rooms on the same floor; there was only a BBQ on the right and a (tall wire) planter to the left to separate our balcony/patio from the other ones on the same floor. Again, golf cart was great to have but: -Key ignition broke when trying to start it -had to call maintenance to fix twice before we could use for the first time -had to take to the golf cart repair shop to get ignition fixed (we did not have to pay and it only took 30 minutes) I am glad that we did not have to deal with insects or bugs; since there was no air conditioning we had to keep the back patio doors open.

We have been renting units provided by Hamilton Cove Real Estate and Vacation Rentals for a couple…read moreyears now and wanted to share how wonderful the service is from Bart and Julie Blass. The units are always neat and the personal touch provided when making reservations AND when actually arriving at the condos has always been amazing. Be careful when you read some of the posted reviews. They are NOT always the posts for this particular company! If you have any doubts - simply call and speak with Bart or Julie. You will quickly see for yourself why people truly enjoy working with this couple who handle all the reservations. If you want a great vacation experience that is beautiful and quiet with all the amenities you could want, contact Hamilton Cove Real Estate and Vacation Rentals. You WILL NOT be disappointed! Steve Hillmann

This is the most upscale condo at Catalina Island. The entire place is immaculate and very…read morefunctional because it has two levels. All of the bedrooms are upstairs and the living room, dining room, outdoor patio and kitchen are on the first floor. There were four of us and we decided to spring for a few extra dollars for the Penthouse condo because it has two Master Bedroom suites that are really on an equal par. Both have king size beds, new bathrooms and Smart TV's with incredible picture quality and full internet! Who has that at home? The houses, hotels and condos in Catalina have always been a little funky but the Penthouse condo is in a league of its own. The hot tub on the rear deck is brand new and clean and it was all ours. To sip our wine and look at the stars from the Jacuzzi in total privacy was quite the experience. The rear deck is secluded as there are no other buildings above or around it. You are truly alone and during the day it gets quite warm so I laid out for a total body sun tan and it was worth it. The front patio off of the living room has a great view of the ocean and Casino so staying in this place was definitely special. The front patio has outdoor seating, so we also enjoyed ourselves with the view of the lights at night too. The second master bedroom suite also has a view from the bed and has its own balcony upstairs. Even the third bedroom with the twin beds has a view. There was plenty of space in the living room, dining area and kitchen and it was fully appointed with all of the pots, pans and dishes that were of high quality. It was like living in a fully equipped home. The one thing I loved was having a washer and dryer right in the unit. We felt so lucky to experience this place and for the price, it was a bargain. I hope the owners keep the rent where it is because we are coming back. We stayed in those small hotel rooms in the past and all I can say is "never again". We walked to town in the evenings, it was a couple of blocks, ate dinner and returned to our elegant condo. It was a little sad to leave because we had such a great time. We took care of this place just like it was ours.

From the owner: The Penthouse is in the largest multilevel Condo, in the City of Avalon, on Catalina Island. It is…read morelocated just 3 blocks from the town and beach. Newly renovated. No other Catalina Island hotel has a private Jacuzzi, Internet and a Baby Grand Piano! Great for the romantic couple or a total of 8 people for weekly rentals. The Penthouse condo has views of the mountains and ocean by day and the lights of the City of Avalon by night. Most condos can be quite warm during the summer. This condo rental is unique because it has windows on all four sides of the unit allowing breezes to gently flow through the entire unit.

This place was so beautiful! The view was spectacular and…read morethe villa was super comfortable. Who needs AC when you have this amazing summer breeze from the ocean front property? 5/5 would recommend for vacation rentals.

We had a couple nights on Catalina and reserved a condo at Hamilton Cove. The location is great,…read morejust a few minutes ride from the main marina shopping district. The views are stunning as you can see from my photos. When we initially arrived the door was not open as we had been told. It took 30 minutes of calls to get the property manager (Rita I believe) to come let us in. Apparently it was a miscommunication between the owner and the manager on site. It wasn't a very pleasant wait because we were pretty tired from a 4 hour cruise to the island. Additionally, the room had not been cleaned from the prior renters. However, the manager immediately got 2 maids on the job and they were very quick to do a great cleaning job. My review would definitely be 5 stars for this property if this hadn't happened. It wasn't the end of the world but it was an inconvenience that is pretty inexcusable for the rate we were paying. The condo itself was a 2 bedroom. It was modern and clean. Wireless internet. Flat screen TV and comfortable furniture. Full kitchen with everything you need. Oddly enough it didn't have air conditioning but on Catalina it's probably not necessary very often. Really enjoyable place to stay. Right down the hill was a very small beach area for swimming. There were also boats moored near shore so if you boat here you can secure your things nearby. The property has a security guard who screens who can enter it, which was nice. The guards we talked to were extremely friendly. Our room came with a golf cart and I'd definitely recommend that you secure one as well. It's not far to the main district, but it's not really walkable either. I'd highly suggest staying here. Just make sure to triple check that your room keys will be waiting!

Our stay at Villa 97 in Hamilton Cove was absolutely magical! Amber is a wonderful host--friendly,…read moreattentive, and knowledgeable about the island. The villa offered stunning, breathtaking ocean views and was spotless, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. The included golf cart made touring the area incredibly convenient. Everything was perfect for a relaxing, unforgettable family vacation in Catalina. We can't wait to come back and visit again soon!

I came to Catalina island for a bachelorette trip and staying at Catalina Dream Vacations played a…read morehuge part in our celebration. When contacting the company each time they were so friendly and responsive. We stayed in both villas 56 and 15 which were so beautiful with great views. I would highly recommend this company next time you want to go to Catalina island!

A wonderful place to stay with beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. The staff was welcoming,…read morethe rooms were comfortable, and the location made it easy to enjoy everything Avalon has to offer.

Newly renovated, clean and within walking distance to the ferry dock. The rooms are a bit small for…read morethe price, like a motel room. The complementary breakfast has just fruits, bagels with cream cheese and yogurt. Pavilion is the best option if a stay on the Avalon waterfront is desired.

My boyfriend and I stayed a night at this Inn, and it was amazing. When trying to book rooms for…read moreour trip, we stumbled upon numerous negative reviews for various inns and hotels on the island. So I was a bit nervous to book here, but it was great! The room was clean, the decor was nice, and it was in the middle of the town! The only two minor concerns was that the room was a bit small and our bathroom door wouldn't slide shut. These minor issues did not bother us at all! Our experience here was great!

My husband and I both work in the hotel industry, so we understand that mistakes can happen…read more However, what we uncovered after our four-night stay at Catalina Island Inn was absolutely horrifying. After removing the bedding, we discovered what appeared to be a large blood stain on the mattress that had clearly been covered up rather than properly addressed or the mattress replaced. This was not a small spot or minor issue -- this was human contamination hidden beneath the sheets where guests were expected to sleep. While the hotel did refund our entire stay, there truly was no other acceptable resolution given the severity of the situation. Refunding us does not erase how disturbing and unsanitary this experience was. As hospitality professionals ourselves, we know the standards that should be followed regarding guest safety, cleanliness, and biohazard protocols, which is exactly why this was so shocking to us. This was not simply an oversight in housekeeping -- it reflects a serious failure in hotel sanitation and management procedures. Guests should never have to question whether their sleeping environment has been properly cleaned and sanitized. We left extremely disappointed and honestly horrified that this condition was knowingly left for incoming guests.