Karin was a lovely host. The property was smartly decorated and clean, located conveniently near downtown Avalon, and easily met the description of the unit.
Don't be put off by building's exterior or that it is in a condo complex. We did not feel crowded by the other guests and those we met were very friendly offering a "local's" perspective or recommendations.
Given Karin's hospitality, flexibility, and accessibility would highly recommend working with her on any future stay to Catalina.
The only issue worth mentioning is that the property is only 3 blocks from downtown on a slight incline from the water. When get to the building, will need to navigate stairs before getting to the back elevator to access the unit.
Though our group opted for the stairs most of the time, if carrying luggage, groceries, or gear of any kind, this may present an obstacle for some (or it could be i just had teenagers who wondered why Uber did not pick them up at the dock).