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!

In April 2025, we reserved a vacation rental for October 2025 on Catalina Island through Catalina…read moreVacation Rentals (212 Catalina Ave, Avalon, CA 90704, Phone: 855-631-5280). We paid over $3,200 for the weekend for Unit 2-46 at Hamilton Cove. When booking, we initially spoke with a woman who explained that early check-in could not be guaranteed but said she would do her best to accommodate us, as we were traveling with my 80-year-old father. Upon arrival, we were only able to reach male staff members in the office, all of whom were rude and dismissive. One individual, possibly named Ryan, hung up on my husband and refused to assist us further. Not only were we denied early check-in, but we were also refused the gate code to even drop off our luggage near the unit. As a result, we were forced to wait on a dirt road for two hours in the sun, without cell service, since the property is located in the hills. We were told this was because the unit was "not yet cleaned or ready." When we were finally allowed to enter at 2:00 PM, one hour before the official 3:00 PM check-in, the property was in unacceptable condition. The unit was filthy, with visible dust and dirt, dirty silverware and linens, and damaged or stained furniture. Once we regained internet access, we attempted to contact the office again but received no response. Even the golf cart although not guaranteed was not well kept and was barely drivable. The entire experience, from the lack of professionalism and communication to the poor condition of the unit, was extremely disappointing and unacceptable, especially given the cost of our stay. We are requesting a partial refund to compensate for the inconvenience, disrespectful service, and substandard accommodations we received. However, I am sure they will ignore this and continue providing horrible customer service and dirty units. PLEASE never go through Catalina Island vacation Rentals to reserve a unit. There are other companies and private owners renting their villas, use them instead in the same community Hamilton Cove. This company is HORRIBLE.

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 dad, my sister, and I have been staying at Jeanie's place every summer for almost 5 years now!…read moreIt's such a comfortable apartment that's a quick walk away from the beach. She is so accommodating too! We get new beach towels every morning, a freshly made bed, and a ride to and from the ferry! My family absolutely adores staying at her units. We've never stayed with anybody else in Avalon!! We'll be back next summer :))

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.

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!

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 lovely and peaceful stay at villa #97. The instructions were clear and we had no issues…read more We like the extra security at the entrance of the complex. The villa had all the amenities needed. The decor went with the island theme. The views were stunning! We love waking up the he sounds of the waves! The complex has a pool just footsteps down and a jacuzzi - they were a bit highlight for our kiddos. There is also a mini area that leads to the ocean. You can snorkel or just relax. The golf cart was very helpful to go down to the pier area were most restaurants and shops are at. Overall, we were very happy with out stay. We had a lovely and peaceful stay at villa #97. The instructions were clear and we had no issues. We like the extra security at the entrance of the complex. The villa had all the amenities needed. The decor went with the island theme. The views were stunning! We love waking up the he sounds of the waves! The complex has a pool just footsteps down and a jacuzzi - they were a bit highlight for our kiddos. There is also a mini area that leads to the ocean. You can snorkel or just relax. The golf cart was very helpful to go down to the pier area were most restaurants and shops are at. Overall, we were very happy with out stay.

I had the pleasure of visiting the Villas through Catalina Dream vacations for my 50th birthday…read moreand loved every minute of it‼AMBER was so easy to work with and I highly recommend Catalina Dream vacations to all my family and friends‼ We felt like we were in Italy, the views were absolutely amazing

The staff here are so friendly & welcoming. They allowed my wife & to charge our phones after our…read moreportal charger died. We can't wait to come back on our next visit & stay at this beautiful hotel.

my fiancé and I came to Catalina Island for an engagement getaway after Nolo forced us to cancel…read moreour trip to Maui. unfortunately, the island wasn't our vibe, but Pavilion Hotel was amazing. the rooms were updated, clean, and cool. the location is superb & walkabke. and management was PHENOMENAL - they were accommodating & did everything they could to make our stay special & enjoyable. if I ever come back to the island, Pavilio Hotel is THE ONLY place I'd consider staying. great location, great hotel, great people.

I came to Catalina Island for a day trip and ended up deciding to stay overnight at the Catalina…read moreIsland Inn in Avalon. The hotel has a nice vintage feel to it, which fits perfectly with the atmosphere of Catalina Island. It's a historic Victorian-style hotel located right in the heart of Avalon, making it convenient for walking around and enjoying the area. The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly and provided good customer service. My biggest downside was the price. The rooms are a little on the smaller side for what you're paying, so I felt it was a bit pricey. Check-in is also around 4:00 PM, which can be a little inconvenient, especially if you arrive on the island earlier in the day. Other than that, I enjoyed my stay. It was clean, comfortable, conveniently located, and had plenty of character. If you're looking for a place with some history and a vintage Catalina Island feel, the Catalina Island Inn is worth checking out.

I would not recommend staying here! The pictures looked much better than the actual room. While the…read moreharbor view was nice (but not the view we had of the apartments next to us) and the location was convenient, the room felt old, kind of gross, and overdue for updates. The bed was extremely uncomfortable and noisy (it felt more like a pullout bed), the pillows were flat, and I woke up sore every morning. There was a loose outlet making it unusable, the bathroom door has suffered water damage and was just dirty, lampshades also dirty with spots and stains, thin scratchy towels, and the room was very small. For the price we paid, we expected a much better experience. The location is really the main thing this property has going for it.