Does Hands-Down Best Deal in Catalina! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Hands-Down Best Deal in Catalina!?

As of 14 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hands-Down Best Deal in Catalina! on 22 Feb 2026 start from AU$957.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hands-Down Best Deal in Catalina! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hands-Down Best Deal in Catalina!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Hands-Down Best Deal in Catalina! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Avalon condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hamilton Beach and Catalina Island Museum. Catalina Casino and Avalon Theater are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

27 Mar 2025

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

Weekend Getaway

This place was great! Woke up each morning with an amazing view of the ocean.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammy

14 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Thank you for allowing us to stay at your wonderful place. The views are amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA V.

14 Mar 2025

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

Great Views!

My family loved the home! Although, we didnt have hot water for showers, which was a bummer, but it might have to do with the water restrictions the island is on.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shawna K.

3 May 2025

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

Great View

The condo had a great view! Need a taxi to get to the property, it is a good walk. Master Bedroom only had bath, no shower. There are steps to get into the living room, Kitchen and Master bedroom

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilsa G.

22 Apr 2024

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

Visit to Hamilton Cove

Beautiful vistas. Comfortable accommodations. Great restaurants in Avalon. Definitely worth another visit soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri D.

15 Sept 2024

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

Can’t beat the views

The location of this Condo is perfect, close to beach, close to pool and views just can’t be beat. This is a corner Condo so you get a bit more privacy and extra views. Hamilton Cove itself is quiet and very well kept… a little piece of heaven.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

3 June 2024

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

Paradise

Communication with host was easy , the place is beautifully decorated with mermaid and sea decor . There was a coffee pot there as well just need to bring your own coffee. Everything worked fine during our stay and beds were really comfortable. Can’t wait to return !

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrie K.

20 July 2023

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

Stunning views

Everything about the unit was wonderful. The only negative is that the bathroom could use some updating. The cleaning staff was friendly and the 6 seater golf cart worked great! I would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah S.

15 Dec 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Magestic Views

The condo had several things that were minor but added up.It is a bit dated and does not seem to have the attention to detail. That being said it is a perfect location and views were amazing. BEDS were fabulous.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janie V.

2 Oct 2024

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

Beautiful View, Clean, Quite, Relaxing

Great location away from the hustle and bustle of tourists. Spectacular view and unit was clean and tidy. Appreciated the use of the golf cart so we were able to explore the island. Do not recommend bringing more then a carry on sized bag/suitcase as there are many exterior stairs to climb before accessing the unit and if you have any physical limitations that may impede climbing many flights of stairs you may want to consider another lodging option. Overall, our stay was quite, relaxing and comfortable and we look forward to going back again soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

3 Feb 2025

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

Los Angeles to Greece In Under 2 Hours

It is hard to leave the balcony of this unit because the view is so awesome. I sent friends photos and they kept asking when did you go to Greece. Mid-January is a great time to visit the island if you like no crowds in town. However, many restaurants were closed because if the off-season. The condo was very nicely decorated and well-maintained. Having 2 bedrooms face the ocean was a nice surprise! There are about 72 stairs to this unit so pack light and get ready to get your steps in.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle T.

17 Aug 2024

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

The Mermaid Condo again!

This is our second year renti g this condo. We love the big living room and the dining room table. Some of our family members have mobility issues so we also rented another condo with fewer step. Some

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jen W.

5 Mar 2024

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

Spain away from Spain

What a beautiful place to stay. It was an internal fight of whether to stay and enjoy the beautiful views, or explore the island. You also get some stair aerobics heading up to the apartment. The only small issue, if you're directionally challenged, a.k.a short, you'll have a hard time with the lock box on the door. We had a beautiful stay and hope to visit again, soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aristedis

22 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

It’s a beautiful place to stay and so relaxing the view is amazing. The only problem is most of the knobs need to fix like bathtub knob, door knobs, stove knob need to fix. Otherwise I will come back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Juliana B.

13 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Wonderful View

We loved being in Catalina again!! We enjoyed town and a wonderful Tile Class Our accommodations were a mixed bag.. lovely view and location very peaceful.. vrbo needs to spend serious time fixing many broken and icky things.. toilet and shower were pretty gross rotted floors electrical problems difficult to get key in front door and open.. needs major maintenance throughout!!! Property manager very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

NIRMAL

18 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

Great property at a great location. And hey provide a golf cart for us to move about the island while we are there. The only issue, and one mentioned by a lot of reviewers, so we were aware when we booked, is property maintenance. Fixtures like the toilet paper holder in one of the restrooms are broken and just balanced as if they are ok.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Too many stairs this is definitely a workout to get to the unit. Children screaming from the pool area. I really wanted to enjoy the jacuzzi but looking for relaxation time not kids being loud. The unit itself had nice view. And overall really nice. Too many details before checking in i was overwhelmed.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley J.

30 July 2024

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

Beautiful Home/Perfect Location

We spent two days at Catalina for my daughter’s birthday. The condo was beautiful and had plenty of room for everyone to feel comfortable. I don’t recall seeing anything in the description that getting to and front the unit requires a lot of stair climbing so I was happy that we didn’t bring the grandparents because it certainly would have been an issue with no elevator. Other than that, we will book two nights rather than one next time so we can really enjoy the property and not have to worry about checking out and getting to the boat on time. Thanks for opening your home so we could make wonderful memories.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thecs T.

13 Mar 2024

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

Heavenly!

This place makes you feel like you’re in another world. I mean being in Catalina makes you feel so far removed from LA and Orange County, but this little enclave just minutes from Avalon proper makes you feel like you’re on your own little island! Our place came with a golf cart to get around town and it has every amenity. Beautifully decorated with a wonderful island “beach” feel. We went to town on the golf cart and bought groceries at the local Vons (which is surprisingly very well stocked!!) and cooked dinner and breakfast and then carted back to town other days to eat in town. Some of the best times were eating and drinking on the balcony overlooking the Pacific and seeing LA and Orange County lights in the distance while listening to our favorite music! Super nice people all around! This place is the BEST!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle T.

17 Aug 2023

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

Great views, lots of stairs

Catalina is a magical place and this was a great property. We really enjoyed the balcony/deck/outdoor area, and found that the living area and the bedrooms and bathrooms were pleasantly decorated and comfortable. My bed was great! That said, there are a lot of stairs to climb to get to and from this property. I would not advise it for anyone with mobility issues. Also, it could use a little TLC. The toaster was unpredictable and the toilet flush had to be jiggled repeatedly. Also, the barbecue was very greasy and could cause a fire if not cleaned soon. Still, we enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Lisa D.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Needs lots of TLC

The view from the property was beautiful... with a few obvious improvements, the condo could be beautiful also. But, unfortunately it was in drastic need of repair. The bathtub faucet handle fell off in my hand when I went to turn on the water, the power went out on SEVERAL occasions, the bathroom floor outside the shower was rotted from water damage, the kitchen faucet shot water upwards toward the cabinetry, the front door was hard to lock, one of the patio doors was almost impossible to lock, and the golf cart has seen better days. Additionally, compared to other vrbo properties we have stayed in, it was not very well equipped. (i.e., coffee, spices, laundry detergent, etc.).

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda F.

29 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Love Hamilton Cove, unit could use some TLC

Pros: Hamilton Cove is magical. I love it here and will continue to visit this part of Catalina often. The condo is convenient to everthing, the beach, the putting course, golf, and the pool. The golf cart was great too. The kitchen was well stocked. The master bed was very comfortable. The 2 fans were helpful as it was warm. Cons: The front door knob fell off everytime we opened the door, the patio door knobs are all in a bad state, the only shower in the condo has a door that will not close and the floor is being ruined from water damage, the toilet flush handle sticks and water will run if you don't realize to unstick it, and there is a very bad smell in the master closet. Overall: I would not rent this unit again due to the state of disrepair. As an owner of 3 rental homes in other areas in Southern California, I would be ashamed to charge over $5000 for 4 nights and have any one of the above complaints listed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Charlize C.

22 Mar 2025

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

Disliked: Communication

Stunning Views & Great Amenities, But Be Mindful of a Few Quirks

Catalina Island is a paradise, so no matter where you stay, you’re in for a great time. My partner, friends, and I had an amazing three-day trip at this property, though some concerns did arise. The owner messaged me about a rental contract, which was a bit more involved than expected, but once submitted, everything was smooth. Finding the unit was tricky—the gate guard required a building number (not listed in the ad), but they helped us figure out it was Building 4. Be prepared for lots of stairs but the balcony view was worth it.The unit was great—Roku TV with free streaming, stunning glass doors overlooking the ocean, and a fantastic area. Golf-carting around the area is a must, offering a sauna, hot tub, pool, private beach, tennis & basketball courts, and more. Catalina conserves water, so there’s no fridge water filter or bottled water provided—bring your own!Bring warm clothes and blankets—no central heat, just small space heaters that short-circuited our power one night (quickly resolved by the property manager).The biggest downside—we found mice droppings on the kitchen counter, and a sealed chip bag was chewed into overnight. The manager claimed there were “no issues” due to monthly exterminations, which seemed inaccurate.Despite this, we loved our stay. The balcony view, location, and nearby activities—zip-lining, scenery, a pet cemetery, gift shops, and parasailing—made it worth it.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

6 Feb 2024

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

Catalina Mermaid House

Beautiful location. The house has everything you might need in the kitchen. It is due for some updating like flooring and living room couch but it is very comfortable and the beds slept like clouds. There were heaters that could be moved to warm the space because the thermostats didn't seem to work. This property is on the third floor so there are many steps, (like 50), to climb and there is no elevator. There are two bathrooms but one only has a tub that is quite low and deep so be aware if there are older guests. The shower door in the second bathroom didn't close tightly and there were a couple of other minor needed changes that I made the owner aware of. Golf cart is included at the site, which is a real plus. Taxi fare was $25.00 from the ferry to the location. We had a lovely visit! We were there in the winter, but I know it is great in the spring/summer. The host was extremely accommodating. We ran into really bad weather and she was open to work with us if we had to stay longer.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

David G.

19 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needs a Handyman

First the good: clean spacious unit, great view, superior bed, easy to use TV, well equipped kitchen. The bad--this unit badly needs a handyman to spend a few hours fixing the many annoying issues. Front door doesn't lock. Second bath TP dispenser falls off the wall, shower door doesn't latch. Toilet runs. Bathtub handles come right off in your hands. Oven knobs come off in your hands. Jury rigged secondary lights under the cabinet. Kitchen drawers don't slide open easily. Golf cart is worn out--a rattle trap with one bald tire and the gas guage doesn't work. The manager of this unit really should hire someone to fix this otherwise great unit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

Weekend Getaway

Christian H.

10/10 Excellent

tammy

tammy

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA V.

Great Views!

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8/10 Good

Shawna K.

Great View

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10/10 Excellent

Nilsa G.

Visit to Hamilton Cove

Nilsa G.

10/10 Excellent

Sherri D.

Can’t beat the views

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10/10 Excellent

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