If you assume you are camping (i.e. bringing your own cook stove, cookware, towels, soap, shampoo, etc) you will have a most wonderful time as the property is gorgeous. ( However check to see if they are having a kids camp or large Adult function as it may not be the relaxing getaway you may be looking for!)
Staff onsite are welcoming & lovely!
Beware:
Beach chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, sups, grill use, firepit, snorkeling gear, beach chairs, etc all have attached fees!
While we were there, a nice continental breakfast was included, however lunches & dinners were offered at a cost. (We were under the impression we had a kitchen to cook in so we had brought all of our food) There is no kitchen use but there is a microwave & toaster in the common area.
Transport to/from Avalon/Whites Landing was extremely confusing and unclear in regards to cost due to what the site says compared to what the Host specified on the phone
Overall communication with the original Airbnb Host was not timely whatsoever and we took a chance w/so many unanswered questions.
With this rustic facility being new to Airbnb we believe things will improve!
The staff who were different than the host we spoke with on the phone (and lives on the Mainland, not Catalina Island!) was wonderful & we appreciated their efforts in trying to make things right after several differences of what the Airbnb Website stated.
The location is beautiful. The newer glamping tent was nice, clean and roomy. The mattresses are underwhelming but if you brought a nice self inflating topper, you'd be quite comfortable!
We loved kayaking and relaxing on the beach & recommend staying here for a few rustic nights! Fun to see a couple of bison, fox and a sea lion right near our kayaks while out on the beautiful water!
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