You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Three Palms Avalon Arcade. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a balcony.
The vacation home offers a kitchen, a balcony, and a TV
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Steps from Catalina Island Museum and Three Palms Avalon Arcade
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
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
Snorkelling 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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 822 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Property is also known as
Charming Victorian Triplex 2 Blocks to the Beach Wifi
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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 36 reviews
10 - Excellent
15
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
8 - Good
6
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 36 reviews
6 - Okay
11
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
7.6/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Natalee G.
11 Jul 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
My husband and I plus our 3 girls stayed here, it was much bigger then I thought it would be however not very clean. Walls were filthy, moved lower bunk bed to use an outlet & was disgusted by the dirt. Cobwebs in ceiling corners. Peeling wall paper in bathroom. Overall not terrible and would even stay here again since the price point was decent
It was a very safe place and I feel like home too me and my family had a great experience thank you
Carolin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
VALERIE
Travelled with family
20 Aug 2024
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
Christina M.
6 Aug 2024
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
10/10 Excellent
michael r.
21 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The home had everything we needed. Great location, great views.
michael r.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Priscilla
Travelled with family
14 Jun 2024
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.
Priscilla
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Nathan G.
13 Nov 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
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
8/10 Good
Karen S.
15 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Ok
Smaller than expected. Toilet kept plugging up.
Karen S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
2/10 Terrible
Lee C.
28 Aug 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Lee C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marianne T.
27 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
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
6/10 Okay
Benjamin H.
26 Jul 2023
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.
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
10/10 Excellent
susie m.
28 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
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
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
7 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Rugby Weekend
3 of us each had our own room. view was beautiful. will stay again.
Karen H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aldo R., California
1 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
I really like the place and its close to the beach!!!
Aldo R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Julio
Travelled with family
17 May 2022
Property needs carpet cleaned and some renovations.
Julio
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Doug S.
5 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent Ocean view and easy walk to water.
Very clean, comfortable and nice porch to relax and watch the sun set.
Doug S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robert G.
25 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Would definitely recommend
Robert G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jean Claude G.
26 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
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.
Jean Claude G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathy V.
17 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and Inviting
We loved the whole floor format of the unit and the near distance to everything was especially nice.