This is a great location and the host was very responsive. A lot of the homes in Catalina are a bit older, so the negatives might be indicative of the area. However, we noticed an odd smell when we walked in (particularly in one of the bedrooms); the heat wasn’t on and the host had to come start the pilot light; the back room never warmed up (and you couldn’t use more than one of their portable heaters because of the old wiring); the toilet in the back bathroom didn’t always flush; the instructions made it feel more like I was staying at a friends than paying $600/night (e.g., the cleaning fee should cover dishes and trash...we couldn’t even find the garbage to throw it out). Overall, it might be a good option if you’re staying with a lot of people and don’t mind a few minor issues.