Description Catalina Cove: Avalon

Tucked away in peaceful Hamilton Cove, this comfortable apartment is the perfect base for exploring Catalina Island – or just sitting back and soaking up sea views.

The open-plan living space opens onto a private balcony, which we think is the perfect place to enjoy your coffee each morning. If you're lucky enough to sleep in the main bedroom, you'll wake up to sea views each morning, while the decor in both bedrooms evokes the coastal location with nautical patterns and blue hues.

Spend time relaxing on the beach and swimming in the Pacific Ocean, or take advantage of the extensive facilities, including an outdoor pool, a beach volleyball court, and an eighteen-hole golf course.

If you'd like to explore further afield, just fire up your golf buggy and zip along to the town of Avalon, less than 2 miles away. Here, you're free to try your luck in the casinos before licking your wounds in the waterfront bars and returning to your apartment for a sunset barbecue on the balcony – don't forget to pop a bottle in the fridge in time.

Home truths:
*You can't take a car onto Catalina Island – you'll have access to a private golf buggy to get around the island
*The island is only accessible via boat or helicopter
*The outdoor swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, and beach volleyball court are shared
*The fireplace in the main bedroom is for decorative purposes only
*Access to the home is via a private entrance
*The dining table doubles as a laptop-friendly workspace
*If you're celebrating a special occasion, the resort's Guest Contact can help you arrange a special surprise
*Check yourself in on arrival with the lockbox
*Child-friendly amenities such as a cot, baby bath, books and toys are available
*Breakfast is included
*At capacity, two guests will be sleeping on a sofa bed