This was our first time visiting Catalina Island and we loved it. We really liked the fact that Hamilton Cove (the name of the complex) is .8 miles from the busyness of downtown. The complex is beautiful, quiet and peaceful. Beware that there are 75 stairs to go down to the condo and that you will have to carry your luggage down and back up. Also, you will have to get a taxi to get from the port to the condo which will run you about $20 plus tip. The road to the complex is steep so even though it is only .8 miles, it would be hard with luggage. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay