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219CL: Maggies Independence Cottage, 2 Blocks from Downtown, WIFI, BBQ - 219 Cla

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In the heart of a charming coastal town, Maggie's Independence offers a warm beach retreat. Stroll to the nearby beach and downtown area, then unwind in the spacious living room with high-speed internet and BBQ.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 681 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

219CL: Maggies Independence Cottage, 2 Blocks from Downtown, WIFI, BBQ - 219 Cla

  • "Maggie's Independence" is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, charming cottage located approximately 2 blocks from the beach and downtown. The 1st bedroom has 2 doubles, the 2nd bedroom has 2 singles, and the living room has a double. Large living room with open floor plan, new flat panel TV, DVD, high speed internet, and BBQ. No smoking. QUIET HOURS: 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (use of outdoor areas strictly prohibited). 219CL | | | This vacation home rents on a nightly basis (2 night minimum, holidays and selected dates excepted; 3 night minimum mid-June through Labor Day).

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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: 867 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. Travelers looking for local activities can try Avalon Port and Catalina Island Golf Course, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Catalina Museum for Art & History. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. 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
    2 min walk - 0.2 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
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A coastal marina with numerous boats docked, a prominent white building with a red roof, and a hilly backdrop.
    Avalon Port
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A coastal town with a marina, houses, and a mountainous backdrop.
    Catalina Casino
    12 min walk - 1.0 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Descanso Beach Club
    16 min walk
  • Pancake Cottage
    2 min walk
  • Bluewater Avalon
    5 min walk
  • Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co.
    5 min walk
  • Catalina Island Brew House
    3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 219CL: Maggies Independence Cottage, 2 Blocks from Downtown, WIFI, BBQ - 219 Cla pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 219CL: Maggies Independence Cottage, 2 Blocks from Downtown, WIFI, BBQ - 219 Cla?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 219CL: Maggies Independence Cottage, 2 Blocks from Downtown, WIFI, BBQ - 219 Cla?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 219CL: Maggies Independence Cottage, 2 Blocks from Downtown, WIFI, BBQ - 219 Cla located?

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

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219CL: Maggies Independence Cottage, 2 Blocks from Downtown, WIFI, BBQ - 219 Cla Reviews

Reviews

Very Good

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. 13 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

7.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Trevor B.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
I was at this property for several weeks. The check-in process was easy. This house is directly adjacent to the front
Stayed 23 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Great holiday stay!

This is our fourth time staying at this property and it never disappoints. The rooms are small but comfortable, and the location could not be better. The working wood-burning fireplace added extra ambience and allowed us to enjoy our evenings cozied up with a great book. We will continue to book this house again it again every time we visit the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley A.

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

Cute rental

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

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

great stay

Thank you for a lovely time. We enjoyed the place very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan P.

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

Excellent vacation home

1/5 mile away from sandy shore and fishing pier.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a great property with lots of space for multiple adults and children. Fantastic location. Two cleanliness issues bothered us. One of the red blankets on the bed had stains on it. The other issue was an **extremely foul odor** like a dead animal coming from the trash bins out front. With the front windows open and bedroom windows open at night, this odor wafted through the entire house. It was really bad. The good thing is that these two cleanliness issues can be remedied, and I'm sure the owners will address these issues. You can tell that this home is cared for by a loving family that enjoys spending time there as well. My friends and I would rent this cottage again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Amenities, communication
The house next door to this property is being rebuilt and in a state deconstruction. Lots of dirt and debris from the work. The street the house is on is very convenient to the beach Access, but is also a major road with lots of traffic all day and well into the nights and mornings. Since the house is not A/C you must leave the windows open to be cool enough to enjoy. So you get constant road noise and fumes from old gas carts. House needs some basic repairs such as replaced ceiling fan in one room, window locks and curtain’s desperately need cleaned. Bathroom is also in need of an upgrade. Overall the house has a cute vibe and has a classic Catalina bungalow feel to it. Just needs to have some love put back into it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

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

Great Location

Great location, beautiful home, all 4 beds linens were fresh and clean, beds are supper comfy, spacious and clean home, close to Vons, restaurants, and plenty of shopping. I can't write it all here but I can say that this will be my go-to whenever I'm here from now on.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

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

Convenient and cute

Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

linda p.

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

great location

the place was fully equipped. the portable fans were extremely dirty when we turned them on, dust was flying everywhere. maybe have your cleaning crew try to dust them....major allergies otherwise, we loved staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie C.

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

Lovely getaway cabin

We enjoyed our spot immensely! A spacious comfortable cabin in the heart of Avalon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Scott W.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Maggie’s independence cottage

The day prior to check in I was told on the phone I could check in early because the house was not occupied. Upon arrival Natalie was less than friendly. Maggie’s cottage was in fair shape, kitchen could use some updating.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Catalin K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Way overpriced and checkout is too early

The location is good, within walking distance of Avalon’s downtown. That’s pretty much it tho. The house was dirty upon arrival and is pretty run down. Wouldn’t mind the fact that the house is not in good condition if it wasn’t for the really high price. I thought the goal would be to bring people to the island to make the local commerce work instead of insanely high rental prices to feed the renting company’s pocket... Also the checkout at 10am is pretty ridiculous especially because the cleaners were literally parked in front of the house at 9:30am waiting for us to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Scott J.

Watch for the old shell game

The cottage was completely adequate. It is older and a bit run down, but it seems on par with the other cottages in the area. The location was fantastic. It was an easy walk from the pier and to the shops, activities and restaurants. Great place for a weekend getaway. Watch out for the rental agency, Catalina Island Vacation Rental. They tried to spring a “late check-in fee” on me.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

noreen s.

Close to everything, quaint

We loved our stay here. It was a girls' weekend, so we just needed a cute, quaint place to hang out and catch up. Very close to everything you need in Avalon, managed by a management company, had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Franchon M.

Quaint and centrally located.

The beds seemed old and the linens and blankets could use updating. One of the two twin beds squeaks and groans so loudly, it woke everyone up every time my sister moved at all in the bed. Slipcovers are a bit shabby and need to be cleaned or replaced on the living room chairs/daybed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

This cute little cottage has so much personality.

You can tell that the owners of this property take a lot of pride in their place. I love the patriotic theme and at all of the little details. The place was pretty roomy for a Catalina Place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Great little cottage.

We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Great location, beautiful home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The home feels open and light, and very conveniently located (close to the pier, a block from the conservancy, two blocks from the boardwalk, etc.). Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruthanne G.

Cozy home with great living room

Great location. Great home
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Cait H.

Mostly what was expected from the listing.

Cottage is super cute and location is perfect. You can walk everywhere and get your morning coffee in less than 5 minutes. The place is definitely a little run down. The toilet made some awful screeching noise every time you flushed and the back screen door was all pushed out. Also, they say there is a grill but you have to bring charcoal! (Minor but it was a little bit of a nuisance when we went to use it) over all I think we would stay here again, location was great and house has pretty much anything you could need and then some.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

sarah b.

Not my favorite place but would stay again

I just have a few recommendations. A few things could've been cleaner. The two chairs in the living room are pretty worn down and look like they can use a good shampoo to them or just new ones in general. The pillow shams on my bed looked like they never got taken off to be washed. And the beds were all quite noisy whenever anyone moved around. For what I needed for the 1 night me and my friends were there it was fine but I wouldn't recommend it for anyone who has pretty high cleanliness standards. I hate having to leave negative reviews but I hope this will help the owner in renting it out more in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

6/10 Okay

Brandi M.

Great location

Great beach house, although we had the unfortunate luck to plan our vacation Labor Day weekend during the heat wave. The house was so hot because there was no air conditioning. It was so hot we couldn't cool the house down with the fans provided and had to stay in a hotel the first two nights. We ended up at the house the last night and really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

john l.

Great

Great location and close to beach. Second time here ready to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA W.

Perfect place to stay on the island

Our girls trip was great. We could walk everywhere and not get lost. The golf carts we rented were a great touch too. The cottage was nice. It was clean and perfect for the 3 of us. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017