The home is a less than 10 minutes walk from the ferry junction. The check in process was very smooth bcoz the instructions were clear. The door lock was very shabby though, but it's a peaceful island, so that didn't bother us much.
If you are staying for only a couple of days, this is a very good location due to its proximity to most of the to-do things on Catalina island.
There were some hiccups, though minor. For example, we couldn't get the heater to work on the top floor, when asked about it I got a very vague reply from the host which didn't help much. The bed in the smaller bedroom on the top floor was not comfortable, and made a lot of squeaky noises. Also, the bathroom doors won't lock, if that bothers you.
Overall, I'd say a good place with a good host for a short stay.