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

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6867 sq ft

Popular amenities

Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Avalon, CA

Catalina Island Visitor Center
‪2 min walk‬
Catalina Island Museum
‪5 min walk‬
Catalina Island Golf Course
‪15 min walk‬
Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Avalon

This vacation home places you next to Catalina Island Visitor Center and within a 5-minute walk of Avalon Pier. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.

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What's nearby

Catalina Island Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Catalina Island Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Avalon Port - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Catalina Casino - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Catalina Island Golf Course - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Pancake Cottage - ‬2 min walk
‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬16 min walk
‪Bluewater Grill - ‬5 min walk
‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬3 min walk
‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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, please. 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).

The vacation home features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Catalina Island Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Similar properties

Washer
Microwave

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
Living room

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

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

This property doesn't allow pets

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

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

2116

Maggie's Independence Cottage 2 Blocks From Downtown Wifi BBQ

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Avalon, just steps from Avalon Pier and Catalina Island Museum, and within a short walk of Avalon Port. You'll also find Catalina Island Golf Course and Lovers Cove less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is a spa located at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at 219CL: Maggies Independence Cottage, 2 Blocks from Downtown, WIFI, BBQ - 219 Cla?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen along with massages.

Are there hot tubs at 219CL: Maggies Independence Cottage, 2 Blocks from Downtown, WIFI, BBQ - 219 Cla?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina), which is 10.1 mi away (64 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at 219CL: Maggies Independence Cottage, 2 Blocks from Downtown, WIFI, BBQ - 219 Cla?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at 219CL: Maggies Independence Cottage, 2 Blocks from Downtown, WIFI, BBQ - 219 Cla.

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

8.6

Excellent

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Dec 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Ashley A., Templeton, CA

Jun 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute rental

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan P.

Apr 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent vacation home

1/5 mile away from sandy shore and fishing pier.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Traveled with family and small children

Jul 28, 2023

Liked: Amenities

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

Nov 14, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with group

Sep 27, 2022

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

Mar 17, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and cute

Will definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

linda p.

Aug 23, 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Sophie C.

Apr 7, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely getaway cabin

We enjoyed our spot immensely! A spacious comfortable cabin in the heart of Avalon.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Scott W.

Sep 25, 2019

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.

4/10 Poor

Catalin K.

Aug 29, 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

Jul 31, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay

Thank you for a lovely time. We enjoyed the place very much.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Scott J.

May 13, 2019

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

8/10 Good

noreen s.

Jan 24, 2019

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

8/10 Good

Franchon M., Los Angeles, CA

Nov 28, 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Aug 9, 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Aug 6, 2018

Great little cottage.

We had a wonderful time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Jun 13, 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruthanne G.

May 23, 2018

Cozy home with great living room

Great location. Great home

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Cait H.

Sep 29, 2017

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

8/10 Good

sarah b.

Sep 21, 2017

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

6/10 Okay

Brandi M.

Sep 9, 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

john l., Ojai

Jul 21, 2017

Great

Great location and close to beach. Second time here ready to book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA W.

Jun 24, 2017

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