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Reviews of Tropical Island Escape w/ Deck, Walk to Avalon Bay

Tropical Island Escape w/ Deck, Walk to Avalon Bay
Avalon, California

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 20 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little home, misunderstandings
The home was in excellent condition, it was a small cozy little getaway from the busy life.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Pattie

Travelled with family and small children
Super squeaky floors throughout, bathroom sink has constant leak. Veronica was very nice. Neighbor had to say where the trash barrels were. Couch was very uncomfortable. Sliding door didn’t open and screen was broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brandon P.

Great cozy place
Enjoyed the space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, and cozy apartment
My husband and I enjoyed a comfortable stay at this cozy little apartment. The apartment is just a short walk to main shopping and dining area so it was convenient. The apartment itself is on the older side and there is no air conditioner (not abnormal for Catalina Island) but there was plenty of fans you can use. The shower door needs to be fixed as it doesn’t close properly and water can leak out. Some of the blinds needs to be fixed as well as they did not retract properly or stay open. Lastly the notes on the cabinets should probably be removed as they tell the renter they will be charged for any missing plates, cups, silverware and knives. It is tacky in my opinion to tell your renter this. When I asked the property host she told me not to pay attention to those signs. I would remove them if I was the host. The host was responsive and brought us soap when we asked for it. Overall we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jeri

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, close to everything, but not too close.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Ellecse L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent
The space was decent. The floors were dirty and the toilet was severely clogged the majority of our stay (we were only there for a weekend). We messaged the liaison about the clogged toilet the night we arrived and had to message again the next morning. In between these times, the toilet overflowed 3 times, no matter how much we plunged, and my poor partner had to clean up some really nasty messes. It was eventually fixed for the last 6-12 hours of our stay. Other than that nasty mess and the dirty floors, the stay was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Hi Ellecse, The owner takes the experience of their guests seriously and would like to address the items you mention in your review: - They were at the home the day before your arrival, and the floors were clean & the plumbing running without any issues - The local property manager had a plumber out as soon as possible - While they weren't available that night, they did resolve the problem the next day We're sorry that your stay fell short, and we'd love the chance to host you again the next time you're in Avalon!

10/10 Excellent

Orion B.

Liked: Cleanliness
NYE in Catalina
My girlfriend and I loved staying here! It was the perfect size for 2 people. We loved having the grocery store less than a block away and being so centrally located. We spent 4 days here. A couple things to improve on would be that the shower door doesn’t close, the pillows and linens aren’t comfortable (they felt old), most of the coffee cups are chipped, and the TV doesn’t have Netflix or similar apps. It could use some updates. Other than that, everything else was a breeze. A special Thank you to our host Veronica who let us check out an hour later, so we didn’t have to lug our bags around town.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was for my best friend's birthday
My best friend had a blast over the weekend! He says when he returns, this is where he wants to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location; okay amenities
There were no paper towels or hand soap at this property. Pillows were not available for the pull-out sofa, and the pull out sofa was not very comfortable for sleeping. Location was excellent though!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Hi Amanda, we're glad you enjoyed the great location! The homeowner has asked us to share this response: - Thanks for staying and for your helpful feedback. - Paper towels and hand soap should be provided; I have passed your comments onto my cleaning crew so that they can ensure they are there for all future guests. - There are pillows available at the house, but I'm sorry if you didn't find them. The sleeper sofa was top-rated when I purchased it less than two years ago, and I just purchased a topper for added comfort. Thanks for letting me know about your stay, and I hope you enjoyed Avalon!

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVED IT!!!
We LOVED our stay in the house and had a great time on the island. The house was totally charming exactly what we expected at a very convenient location. We had a great time hiking, parasailing, snorkeling, and just walking around the town. We cooked every day so we have no comment re restaurants but the ice cream we got in town was divine. THANK YOU SO MUCH to Veronica Bravo our guest contact and THANK YOU to the owners of the house we stayed in. Everything was very very lovely CHEERS ❤️Anastasia❤️Andy❤️Renee❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and great location!
We had a fantastic stay here with our 3 year old. The house was clean and cute with a nice kitchen full of everything you need to cook. The property manager was really nice and check-in/out was super easy. The place is literally 1/2 a block from Vons which comes in handy, and then only about another block or two to the beach. Close enough to run back if you forgot something! There's also a nice patio with a big dining table and umbrella, and a weber grill. We spent tons of time out there eating meals, enjoying coffee, etc. All around great little place to use as a home base for a nice getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Rick N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cozy and very nice location but not for a medium-large family.
PROS: Great location Nice terrace Easy check in Responsive property manager Clean and well stocked kitchen Clean house (for the most part) CONS: No extra bathroom towels provided for a three night stay Dirty and stains towels No hand soap (we had to buy some) Stains on the shower floor Not very suitable for a family over two people Very outdated Not enough light (meaning the lights in the house were very dim) Very hot (ceiling fans didn’t do much to help)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Avalon's a lovely town!
My Wife and I enjoyed a few days in this upstairs 1BR in the heart of Avalon's quaint Sumner neighborhood. Quick 10 min. walk to the pier, beach, restaurants, shops. Usable kitchen, breezy windows, comfy bed and couch, and a spacious deck to watch clouds and ravens. Just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jill N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We left
We didn't stay at the property for more than 15 minutes. It smelled horrible and seemed moldy. We contacted the manager and said we were leaving and I contacted Evolve, too. We expect a full refund as we had to get a hotel to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francisco O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Place was just as described. Also in a perfect location! Very close to everything. My friends and I enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute property, needs some attention to detail for comfort and safety
This place is small, but cute and cozy. The deck is wonderful, and the kitchen and bathroom are lovely. The bedroom is cute and tasteful too. The lights are soooo dim though. Please put in something more than 25 watt bulbs. It's dim like kerosene lantern light in there. Dangerous in the kitchen. Also dangerous: a small step into the kitchen that should be marked with yellow/black striped tape. The narrow steep stairs have unevenly spaced steps and no handrail. Very hard to get luggage up those steps. I'm 51 and in good shape, but my wife and I tripped on the kitchen trick step several times. And the outside stairs with no handrail is scary. Also--the bed situation is fine for a family with small children, but the pull-out chair is about 20" wide. Not suitable for an adult. Also it is at the foot of the full-size bed. The other bed is a pull-out in the living room, a little wider than a twin bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2020
Hi John, we're glad you enjoyed your stay here overall! We passed your feedback onto the homeowners, who wanted to share the following: - Our house was built in 1912, which means there are some items we just can’t fix, such as the small step down to the kitchen. We do have a couple of signs warning about the step, but we're sorry if it still gave you trouble. - Light bulbs we can fix and will take care of; thanks for letting us know those need to be replaced. - The chair/ bed in the bedroom was put in there for children. Our upstairs unit is a small beach house, so we do not have a lot of room for large furniture. We hope you enjoyed your time on the island and appreciate you letting us know about your stay!

2/10 Terrible

Sandra D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty and loud
We booked for 3 nights. First off the manager seemed to be someone that just confirmed your arrival and let you know when the unit was available, nothing more. When we arrived the we were extremely disappointed. The place was dirty and not even close to CoVID mandatory regulations. Spiderwebs, oily knobs, dirty microwave, etc. Also, partying was going on down stairs and at the houses next door, definitely great if you are there to party. I immediately called the manager, no answer. Called the management company and the did offer to send someone to clean, however by this time we just wanted to go home. I filed a verbal complaint with them. They ended up refunding two nights but charged me for the day and owners fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2020
Sandra, We're sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy this wonderful beach house. We have relayed your feedback to the homeowner, and they confirmed with the cleaning crew that the house was thoroughly cleaned and sanitized up to COVID regulations before your arrival. The neighbor's actions are outside of the owner's control, but we're sorry it negatively affected your trip. We hope that the generous measures taken by the owner made up for some inconvenience. We wish you the best in all your future travels!

10/10 Excellent

Vejas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Avalon
Great place to stay in the heart of the city! Quiet and relaxing with an amazing deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020