You'll walk in, look at the view and go WOW! This charming, spacious (2400 SF) 3 bedroom, 3 bath (1 full, 1 3/4 and a 0.5 bathroom) home is a wonderful combination of classic Catalina charm and incredible ocean views. Located above the Tuna Club at the corner of Crescent and Maiden Lane, you're close to everything you need...including the ocean. New carpet, paint, and appliances in 2012 and new living room furniture in 2013. The master bedroom with king bed and bath and the 2nd bedroom with twin beds and half bath are on the upper/living level. The 2nd master suite with king bed and 3/4 bath are on the lower level and has its own private entry. There are two 42-inch flat panel TVs with Blu Ray DVD players, as well as WIFI, but who needs technology when you should just kick back and enjoy the view! | **NO PETS!** 153CR | | This vacation home rents on a nightly basis (2 night minimum, holidays and selected dates excepted; 3 night minimum mid-June through Labor Day).
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Three Palms Avalon Arcade. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home offers 2.5 bathrooms and a fireplace.
The holiday home offers a washing machine, 2.5 bathrooms and a fireplace
Amenities include laundry facilities
On-site recreation includes a playground
Steps from Three Palms Avalon Arcade and 5 minutes on foot from Catalina Island Museum
153CR: 3BD Magnificent Ocean View Home, Mid Century Decor, 2400 SQ FT, BBQ offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
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: 2,400 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Magnificent Ocean View Mid Century Decor 2400 SQ FT Wifi
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 11 reviews
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Reviews
4/10 Poor
jeffrey w.
14 Sept 2025
jeffrey w.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Jennie S.
10 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular View and Location!!!
The view from the front balcony and living room was beyond spectacular!!! 8 adults sat comfortably on the balcony with a birds eye view of the July 4th festivities, including the harbor dinghy parade and the fireworks. The house was clean, with a slight musty odor. Seating in the living room easily accommodated our group, with newer comfy couches and swivel seats so all seats can take in the view. The bedrooms were comfortable, with two showers, two toilets and three sinks/counters.Our issues were a quirky TV connection, a table lamp in the living room had a cut cord, the power reclining couch was not connected, and the hot water took over 15 minutes to heat, and then you had a choice between almost scalding or cold. Very difficult to regulate. It was well stocked with beach chairs, toys, and games. Overall a great place to enjoy Catalina!
Jennie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
matthew c., Warrensburg
20 May 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great view, poor accommodations
Great view and perfect location, but that’s where the good stops. This is not a 3 bed 3 bath as advertised. It’s a 3 bed 2.5 bath with one of the bedrooms and bathrooms only accessible from the outside. “Private entrance” means it does not connect to the rest of the house unless you walk outside and up a flight of stairs. I thought private entrance meant it had a side door that also went to the outside of the house, not that it was a stand alone basement unit. With children traveling with us, this became an issue. Also, upstairs (the main living) had only one shower which wouldn’t turn on, leaving the only shower downstairs. We had to leave the main living quarters and go outside to go use the standalone bedroom/bathroom combo to shower. Lastly, the sink and dishwasher started leaking while we were there. I reported the issue but never heard back. Although the view was great, I will not be staying here again.
matthew c.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emily W.
13 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Postcard Views
This property was just as described but the view was even more incredible in person. We woke up early to watch the sunrise and drink coffee on the balcony both days. Get up for the sunrise, you won't regret it! We were a group of 7 ranging in ages from toddler to senior. The seperate downstairs suite is only accessible by the outside stairs and is a little more updated than the rest of the house. This suite has a full bathroom as well. The main upstairs part of the house has maintained its original mid-century modern vibe. The house is a little quirky but overall lovely. We cooked/BBQ one night and found everything that we needed. The house did need a bit of maintenance, changing light bulbs and other small things but nothing that would deter us from renting again next year for our next family Catalina trip.
Emily W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bella P.
29 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Me and 5 friends stayed here for 3 nights and it was perfect for us. It looks exactly like the pictures so it is a little dated but still fully functional! The view definitely made the whole place! Gorgeous! Also very close to everything we needed/ our furthest walk was about 10 minutes.Definitely recommend!
Bella P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Virginia
Travelled with family
22 May 2023
The location of the property is amazing. The views were great. I did feel I overpaid for the stay as the house was outdated and it had a old smell like the carpet hasn't been washed in a long time. The TVs in the house were ridiculous and don't function at all. The plumbing should be updated as well as the sink in the master bedroom did not work. Overall the location was amazing but that is all you are paying for. The house needs to be updated and cleaned properly.
Virginia
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Carol P., Midway, UT
23 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great View
This was indeed a great location and fantastic view! Even though the place is dated, we would stay here again. The unit was clean and the management was quick to respond to questions that we had.
Carol P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
6/10 Okay
Jon S., Los Angeles, Ca
14 Nov 2019
Paying for the living room view
The living room view is worth the price, but the rest of the property is more run down than pictures suggest. Also, CIVR had no capacity to retain the dates i was coming and going, and there was no hot water Saturday night. I found the water heater in a mold ridden room off the garage and turned it back on.
Jon S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
8/10 Good
Lisa S.
23 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Catalina Jazz Festival
Very nice and spacious older home. The view is fantastic! The property actually sleeps 6 . However, there are two air matresses that makes it sleep 8, and tons of space in the living room to wake up to a beautiful sunrise. I would definitely rent again just based on the view.
Lisa S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
6/10 Okay
Jennifer P.
12 Jun 2019
Beautiful views from a well worn home
We had a great stay on Catalina. The house has gorgeous views and a great deck but quite worn inside. It could obviously use a new coat of paint, electrical work and new carpets but was decently clean for what it was. The house came with a BBQ, beach gear and deck chairs. The kitchen is also well appointed with ample dishes and service ware. It has an electric stove and the oven does not work. It was much like the photos on the website and the views were worth the worn feel. The manager was also easy to work with and came when a toilet was being finicky. All in all it suited our needs and we had a good time.
Jennifer P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
8/10 Good
Paul L.
29 Oct 2017
Great place
The place is fantastic. The giant steel plates on the street, however, were thunderous with every car passing. We left a cooler for the next guests.