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Reviews of Amazing Luxury ocean front Hamilton Cove Villa w/electric cart


Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 257 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful quiet anniversary weekend
Excellent property and communication by owner. Lovely ocean views. Nice to be out of the hubub of Avalon, but just a few mins away. Perfect with the use of a golf cart. Saw deer at dusk by the zip line en-route to the property. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Steven H., ESCONDIDO

Liked: Cleanliness
Jazz Trax Weekend
The unit itself is nice with a great view. Kitchen has everything. The new electric was very nice to use. We slept with the patio doors open as you can hear the tide all night which nice. The only setback for us was the steps. It was clearly identified as having 114 steps to the unit. We thought this would be ok as we are in good shape, but after a few trips this got old fast. We will choose a different unit next time with much fewer steps.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, SAN DIEGO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were amazing! Place was in good shape. Loved the location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
FANTASTIC
The place and location were beautiful. The manager very responsive. We did not want to come home. My only comment would be to be more clear about the stairs when booking, for elderly or handicapped people it would be difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING
This is the third time we have stayed here!! We can't wait to go back again soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Catalina Getaway
👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Catalina Trip
Great property, unbeatable location. Made for a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie K., California

Liked: Cleanliness
Hamilton Cove condo with a gorgeous view
This is a lovely condo with a spectacular view. It includes the use of a golf cart which was so fun and helpful. The only negative was all the stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Independence Day Get Away
Outstanding Stay! Our Favorite Owner. Rimas Butkis is always very helpful and attentive to our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Avalon weekend
Place exactly as advertised - very clean and great view! The golf cart was a plus and very thankful we had it. Only suggestion is hooks or racks in bathroom for towels or suits! Also, black out curtains in bedroom might be added bonus if your not an early riser! Would definitely come again and highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best view and worry free!
We enjoy the condo and the facility. We wished there’s more things to do in Catalina so we can stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean views with sandy play/picnic areas at the waters edge. Pool with ocean view. Dislike: We did not want to leave.& leaving.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

AARON S., Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness
Look no further, this place is heaven
The host was amazing and very accommodating to all needs and always there to help when needed. The room has breath taking views. Loved having the binoculars to see the dolphins and seals so playful every morning. The added gold cart was a huge perk so you could really enjoy all the island views from all over. This place checks off all the boxes for a must stay!! Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamala J.

Liked: Cleanliness
GORGEOUS!
If you think the pictures in the listing are beautiful, be ready to be blown away by the real view! The island has a nice summer vibe but the stay really made our vacation and was the cherry on the cake ! Close your eyes and book it, you won’t be disappointed! It comes with a golf cart as well which is the mode of transport on the island. A great deal overall. Thanks again for having us !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Beautiful unit and well kept! The owner was great as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Living Room remote control to tv did not work, shower pressure was really low. I was not able to wash my hair. Bathroom sink spouts are annoying as they spray all over. Other than that, amazing! I will definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

rose mary, Paso Robles

Travelled with partner
The property was better than we expected. Amazing VIEW! Comfortable bed. Living room couch was not that comfortable. We will stay there again in a heartbeat 💗
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Villi

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Loved it :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yiwu

10/10 Excellent

Donn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Spectacular veiw have a golf gate was the best
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay here...and there will be another!
Had a very relaxed trip. Only stayed for a day, but was able to get to the property without any issues. The Golf Cart is amazing for getting around. Plus it's an electric one that performs way better than the gas powered ones you rent. Also, it was a little cold out, so it was nice to get food to go, drive in the golf cart (that has plastic flaps to prevent wind) and park in front of the shore and watch the waves crashing while enjoying good food. The place itself is very comfortable and we kind of just chilled in the place and watched movies. They have every streaming service, so no need to worry about bringing anything. Except yourself and a great attitude because this place is beautiful. Thank you!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will F., Burbank, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
True oasis close to home
We decided to spend a night in Catalina to get away from the city and truly this Villa was an absolute GEM! Made us feel like we traveled thousands of miles away from Los Angeles. The golf cart was perfect to get around in and the property as near the top of the stairs, made it easy to walk in. Very clean, quiet, and magical.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We really enjoyed our stay at Hamilton Cove 1-66. The property was very clean, had beautiful views of the ocean, easy to get to (if you are able bodied and able to walk up and down a lot of stairs). We loved using the golf cart to get around Avalon. Rimas was very quick to get back with any questions I had. The process for check in and out was simple. The one unfortunate thing was that the jacuzzi was not hot. I contacted Rimas, and they contacted the HOA, but unfortunately it was still pool temp by the end of our stay. We would defiantly stay here again. Next time we will bring our kids who will have a lot of fun at all the activities at nearby Descanso Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
The Villa In Italy!!!
Host was great. Views amazing!!!! This place is accurately described. Everyone talks about the stairs. 66-1 is right in the middle. If you follow the host instructions. Once you get there the views are incredible. My honeymoon was incredible. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hamilton Cove
We had an amazing time! The property is described well. Lots of stairs but well worth it. The views are amazing. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony in the morning and the evening enjoying the ocean views. The kitchen was well stocked. The items were nice and not cheap supplies like you’d find at the dollar store. Great coffee station! It was pretty warm during our visit (no AC as mentioned) but we enjoyed sleeping with the balcony doors and windows open and hearing the waves. No mosquitoes or flies! We bought dinner at the Lobster Trap in Avalon and brought it back and ate at the Hamilton Cove beach. There’s a barbecue if you want to cook dinner there but we made it simple. Loved doing this. There was one other family there but it’s a large enough area it felt like we were alone. The public areas at Hamilton Cove were not crowded. We also used the pool. The water temperate was very comfortable. Rima was an excellent host. She was quick to respond to any questions we had and sincerely wanted us to have a great time. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Aj A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
This is a very nice place! The issues we had were the following: Middle of the complex so walking up from the golf cart was long No black out currents - the sun comes up and right in the window and was unable to sleep in Would have paid extra to stay a bit longer if possible due to fairy times Be mindful o f the location and no elevator / lots of steps Need shade for mornings Golf cart is also very nice to have
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean View
Owner Rimas, was fantastic. Everything from booking, arriving and the actual stay was perfect. Beautiful setting!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of stairs, but worth it....
Lovely condo with incredible view of Hamilton Cove. Kitchen was pretty well equipped with pots and dishes, but there was no salt/pepper or cooking oil available. There were a few things that didn't work or were damaged before arrival, but Rimas was very responsive and helpful and those things didn't cause us any real problems. It's more than 80 steps up to the upper road, and more than 100 steps down to the golf cart. If you're not in decent shape, this may not be the place for you. This is probably true for most of the condos in Hamilton Cove, although there are some that are only a few steps from the closest road/parking spot. All in all, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views in upscale private community
Hamilton Cove is a great location with amazing views away from the crowds in Avalon but still only minutes away from everything with the very nice golf cart that is provided. As mentioned the cost of those views are a fair number of stairs but very worth it! Condo is roomy and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celeste J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staycation fun fun fun!
This was by far the most fun we have ever had in Catalina. Hamilton Cove is a beautiful property and unit 1-66 was amazing. The views were spectacular, the decor, supplies, cleanliness and organization of the unit were wonderful. The onsite amenities and activity options were plentiful. The golf cart was such a convenience and a really nice way to to fully experience and explore Avalon. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation
We had such a beautiful mini vacation with our two daughters. The condo is beautiful, clean, and well-equipped. We loved swimming in the pool, staring at the stars from the lovely balcony, and using the golf cart to explore Avalon. The host was very helpful and attentive. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fadi m.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place
supper nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul M. M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful island getaway.
Great views, very nice unit. Rima's was super responsive to our needs. We would come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place and views
This place was beautiful and had great views! There were a couple housekeeping things, like a dirty dish left in the fridge and a sock in the bed. Nothing that totally grossed us out but lord than you’d hope with an expensive stay. There are a lot of stairs to get to and from the condo but the view is worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2022
We take pride in our villa especially the cleaning. It would be shocking if what you describe actually happened as we clean out the fridge of items. Having a sock in the bed does not make any sense since we of course wash the sheets after each stay. The reason we ask guests to inspect the property and let us know about any issues is so that we can take care of anything you are not pleased with. At no point did you during the arrival, during the stay or even after check out mention these items. We have owned these properties for over 12 years and although we are not perfect and things do get missed every so often we do try our hardest which is why we have certain protocols in place such as a video showing the property after it is cleaned and a check list. One of the items on the check list is to remove the fridge contents. It appears you were not pleased with the amount you paid.

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional Experience
The property was outstanding, clean and exceeded our expectations. The views were breathtaking and the care and support provided by the owner’s was world class.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Catalina or Praiano Italy
Staying at Hamilton Cove reminded us of our stay in Praiano Italy on the Amalfi Coast. Beautiful ocean views on the cliffs of the shore. Great getaway! The use of golf cart was a great bonus while on the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary and Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
We had an amazing time, loved the view and the little condo was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Experience
Absolutely amazing views. Last day there electricity and water was shut off by Edison due to reasons not known. The overall experience and help from the owner was above and beyond. Very helpful and attentive. Highly recommend this location and will definitely be staying here again next time we visit Catalina.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

sue b.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great place to stay for a 25th Anniversary!
Great view and location. Having the golf cart was so convenient for getting around. Weather was perfect and the food on the Island was fantastic. We sure got our steps in literally! We didn’t mind at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than the pics!
Amazing hospitality, having the golf cart available made going in and out of town super easy (5 mins max), and the views were even better than the photos. Rimas was super accommodating and a wonderful host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect escape!
AMAZING view! The property was just as described and a perfect getaway! The property manager was so helpful in sharing information to make our stay most enjoyable. The golf cart made it so convenient to get around!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazingly beautiful property with an outstanding view and a great overall experience! Property just as described and pictured, perfect for our family of four on a short getaway during mid March. Very quiet and relaxing. Excellent communication and customer service. The overall property has so much to offer with swimming pool, hot tub, beach, playground, BBQ and picnic tables, croquet and mini golf, tennis courts. Hamilton Cove is tucked away north of Avalon, so plan on meals in town and a cab ride to/from the property. Condo is well stocked with beach chairs and towels, croquet set, clubs for mini golf, and other outdoor activity items. Golf cart is in great condition and fun to tool around town in. Highly recommend this place and hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arlete A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This Place is Haven.
We had such a fantastic & relaxing vacation. This place is more than better than the pictures. amazing view. Simple but beautiful design inside and out. The management was perfect, Fast response and so helpful on all our questions and needs—excellent security and safety. The most amazing part was the brand new electric Golf cart with which you can drive the whole island. Special thanks to Rima. She is so helpful and detailed on directions and all needs a guest can ask. I Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Lawanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

bryan m., CYPRESS

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Escape!
Everything was exactly as expected and our host made it a special trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett S., Buena Park , Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Great spot , beautiful view and helpful host , will definitely be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gloria Ellis C., Lompoc, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Stay
My husband and I just retired and spent 5 days at Hamilton Cove. The view was breathtaking, and we loved the use of the golf cart. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norman E., Puyallup, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
The host was very accommodating and friendly. We had a wonderful time in the beautiful Villa.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alfred S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean and romantic view 10/10 rating
Nice and clean condo. Updated and romantic view. Golf cart included made it so much easier and convenient to get around.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Ryan P., Telluride, CO

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stay away
Host unresponsive, place dirty and smelled. Security didn't have the reservation couldn't get in....these hosts shouldn't be allowed to rent..do yourself a favor and stay away from these hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2021
We always strive to have happy guests and if there were any issues, the guest has an opportunity to reach out to us. After the guest checked out, I received a call from security that the guest was was yelling at the security gate in front of his children upon check out. He apparently also had an issue with the taxi service upon arrival where he forgot his backpack in the taxi and then he was threatening the company that he would shut down the taxi service. That is the reason he was denied a ride back after check out by the taxi service. He also violated the terms of our contract by listing 2 guests but had 4 guests. The guest indicates that they couldn't get in which just isn't true. This guest will no longer be allowed into Hamilton Cove.