My wife and I decided on an impromptu getaway from Albuquerque, NM to Catalina Island. With such short notice, we honestly weren’t expecting to find great accommodations on the island. We couldn’t have been more wrong!
As advertised by Fran’s description, it is a quaint space with a “hobbit” door leading into it. The room is tucked back into a beautiful little neighborhood where we often saw a family of deer roaming the grounds peacefully, unafraid of their kindly neighbors.
The place was easy to find with Fran’s additional directions upon booking and was even better than we expected. While it is a small space, the bed is super comfortable and there are plenty of kitchen items to get by if you wish to have any meal that does not require an oven/stovetop. The space was well maintained, clean, and felt cozy. The bathroom shower had good water pressure and space, and though you use one sink for both dishes and hand washing, it was really no big deal at all. We mostly considered the room a crash pad, and spent the rest of our time outdoors, enjoying the gorgeous scenery and charm of the town.
We came to the island for the scuba diving, which did not disappoint. Fran was kind enough to provide tips on where to dive/snorkel as well as dining recommendations - all of which were wonderful! We went to The Lobster Trap and Steve’s Steakhouse, both of which had amazing seafood.
A special thank you to Fran for allowing us to bring our little dog (an exception we were truly grateful for) and also for a later check-out due to the timing on the scuba dive we were able to schedule. Fran was always quick to respond to my messages and kind with his words. Thanks for a lovely stay in the oasis that is Avalon!
Best,
Hannah & Sarah (and Ziggy)