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234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2

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A covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, a bench, and a view of the street and houses. - 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 (Avalon)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a built-in oven. There is a fireplace with a TV mounted above it, and a bar area with stools. - 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 (Avalon)
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a TV. - 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 (Avalon)
A row of coastal houses with a small shop named "Fairweather" on the right. - 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 (Avalon)
A living room with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a wooden fireplace, and a television on the wall. - 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 (Avalon)
Close to Catalina Island Golf Course, 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6108 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2

  • "Fairweather Cottage" is named for this home's original owners' wooden "ketch" that sailed to Avalon! This tandem walk-through three bedroom, two bath two level house (the second level is one of the bedrooms and both bathrooms are downstairs) is located less than two blocks from the beach, and was totally remodeled in 2008. Carpet has been replaced with hardwood floors in April 2019. Two flat panel TV's with DVD players (the one downstairs is a DVD/Blu-ray player), an iPod player, wireless internet, two electric fireplaces and many more amenities make this a great family vacation home. Just sit on the front porch, kick back, relax, and watch the world go by! 1159 SqFt 234CL | | | This vacation home rents on a nightly basis (2 night minimum, holidays and selected dates excepted; 3 night minimum mid-June through Labor Day).

    QUIET HOURS: 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (use of outdoor areas strictly prohibited).

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 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

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Snorkeling 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: 1,159 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Avalon, this vacation home is by the sea. Lovers Cove and Hamilton Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Avalon travel guide
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CA, Avalon

What's nearby

  • A coastal pier with buildings, boats, and a sandy beach.
    Catalina Island Visitor Center
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A marina with various boats docked, a large building with a red roof, and palm trees along the coastline.
    Catalina Museum for Art & History
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A coastal marina with numerous boats docked, a prominent white building with a red roof, and a hilly backdrop.
    Avalon Port
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A golf course with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.
    Catalina Island Golf Course
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A coastal scene with a rocky shoreline, palm trees, a beach with umbrellas, and boats on the water.
    Descanso Beach
    17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Descanso Beach Club
    18 min walk
  • Pancake Cottage
    5 min walk
  • Bluewater Avalon
    7 min walk
  • Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co.
    8 min walk
  • The Lobster Trap
    4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Catalina Island Visitor Center and Catalina Island Golf Course. Catalina Museum for Art & History and Green Pleasure Pier are also within 10 minutes.

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234CL: Fairweather Cottage, 2 Blocks from Beach, Cute Porch, Fireplace, WIFI - 2 Reviews

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Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay with our teenage kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Very pretty home right in the middle of Avalon. My family and I loved it here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jazz week, great times!

Nice place. Good location. Enjoyed the patio! Great relaxing time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

The house was great! There were 6 of us and it was a perfect size. Location was ideal. We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio. If the upstairs bedroom had its own bathroom I would 100% rent it again. You definitely have to be comfortable with all the guests staying with you since you have to walk through the bedrooms to get to the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, updated cottage

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage on Catalina. It was clean, updated, and had a lovely porch. We did encounter a glitch with some recently completed updates, but were compensated for it. Everything was within a short walking distance. We came as a couple — our children grown and nearly flown — but this is a nice place with games and space for a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Master swimmers take it to the island!

We were 6 senior women that wanted to swim and hike. We made most of our meals at Fairweather. Nice kitchen, 2 coffee pots, a Keurig and Mr. Coffee (bring basket filters).Von's was a few blocks away for groceries. The house is on a busy street. Now Avalon is filled with golf carts and quite a few full-sized cars but the water was wonderful! The house was spacious for games and dining with a nice indoor/outdoor vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pros and Cons

We stayed here for two nights. In terms of being close to fun things on the island, the location is great! But the street is extremely busy and very loud. The gas-powered golf carts are LOUD. And, lots of construction and large vehicles pass by. The house itself is super cute and charming, but is in need of a deep clean or maybe some paint and detailing. Lots of scuffs on the walls and wear and tear. It did, however, feel sanitary, and I could tell the regular cleaning crew was on it. Finally, the beds are HORRIFIC. I'm not sure why the mattresses haven't been updated, but they legit felt like the worst kind of 1979 springy, bouncy, just worn out beds. If this place got a deep clean and some new beds (the couch was pretty saggy as well), it would be a 10/10 spot for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very short walk to the beach. Charming house, would certainly rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and a lovely home, would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well maintained property and excellent communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We enjoyed the lovely front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Catalina island

Great place and very nice!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was outstanding. Very clean and had all the necessities. Walking distance to Avalon and the local Von’s store. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect, would recommend

Only issue was not enough time on my vacation! If possible maybe a golf cart included with the property wouldn’t hurt but everything is in short distance so it’s no biggie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This charming little house is ideally located near beaches and restaurants, making it a great base for exploring Catalina. We stayed here with our 4 children (ages 4–11) and loved the proximity to local attractions. Our only complaint was the noise from the street, which is likely the busiest on the island. Gas-powered golf carts, city dump trucks, tractors, large utility trucks, and taxis frequently speed by on the narrow road, creating significant traffic noise. Fortunately, with so much to do on the island, we spent little time in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Fairweather is a cozy home. Our kids loved it!

The Fairweather iscozy historic structure and we enjoyed meals on the covered porch/patio. The patio I also great for people watching. close to the ferry terminal, shopping on the flat and Vons. It's a
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly cottage

We’ve booked this house two years in a row! We used the grill daily, it’s a minute-ish walk to the beach, and we ate every meal on the porch. Only slight cons: we couldn’t figure out the dishwasher, had to buy/bring laundry detergent, the tv was confusing to figure out, and the furniture was a little tired. But we’re probably going to book it again for next year, so the pros VASTLY outweigh the cons!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay. Loved the porch and all the amenities. House was very well kept and cute. Much larger than anticipated. Only issue was the beds. Need new mattresses. Overall though, we had a great time and liked the rental. Will use it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good for disabled

We were looking for a house that would accommodate three people and a relative who has difficulty walking. This cosy cottage met most of our requirements. The biggest asset is the front porch that faces a busy street. This enjoyable addition kept our guest entertained while we were taking advantage of the many Avalon attractions. This porch is so close to the sidewalk that many pedestrians smiled and waved at her and a few even engaged in casual conversation.We ate all our meals outside at the large table provided there. Our other concern that this property met was that a bedroom and bathroom had be on the bottom floor, and that there was easy access into the shower, as opposed to stepping into a tub. Some disadvantages were that there are three steps to enter the cottage from the front and there is no railing. A side entrance is available but the one step to enter is steep. Also the floor is uneven. When approaching from the front, one must walk through a bedroom to access the back two bedrooms. A side entrance is available, however. The steps to the spacious upstairs bedroom are steep. The two available working box fans added to our comfort as it was hot. Although the furniture in the living room was old and uncomfortable, they were covered appropriately and the cottage was charmingly decorated. A land line phone is available in the upstairs bedroom which was very convenient as cell phone service is sporadic.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our three-generation family gathering.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to everything

The location of the property is great! You can easily walk to grocery, restaurants, ferry terminal, snorkeling, and other activities. The house was very clean and comfortable and we ate all our meals at home at the table on the front porch. Even with warm temperatures outside, the house was very comfortable with the provided fans. We didn't have any problems with noise and everyone slept well. The only oddity it that you have to walk through bedrooms to get to the other bedrooms, so this house is best for families and not couples that may want privacy. Access to 2 full bathrooms was very nice. The only think that perhaps would have made our stay better was having beach chairs provided and maybe a couple bikes to use. Totally not necessary, but when we stayed at one of the hotels previously, we had these items provided and we loved it. The bikes really allowed us to explore more of the island without needing to rent bikes and go through that hassle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and floorplan!

We are a family of 6 and the floorplan and bed layout is perfect! The house is equipped with fans and once you open some windows the house stays nice and cool. Waking up in the morning, opening the double doors to the front porch was amazing! The house is located near town and only took a few minutes to get to everything we needed. We cannot wait to return! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient family home close to everything in Avalon

This probably is was perfect for four kids and my wife and I. Fairweather is close to everything Avalon had to offer. We enjoyed zip lining, snorkeling, hiking and kayaking in our four days on the island. The porch is amazing. The gas grill was a must! We grilled our dinner just about everyday. We would definitely stay at Fairweather in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home for the weekend

The place was quaint but had plenty of room for the two of us. Very clean and had all the amenities you would need to cook and relax. Check in was easy. The property is a short 3-5 min walk to the main strip but further enough away to have peace as. Quiet at night. Will try to book property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

Had a great experience at The Fairweather Cottage. Nicely stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and the best part is the front porch where we hosted several gatherings of friends and family. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022