This place is wonderful! Absolutely enjoyed the layout and space. Location: Best on the island, private gated community, this particular unit more easy to access vs others in Hamilton which have ton of stairs. Views: Panoramic of the ocean, so close the wave noise is constant. Balcony: Large long-ways and private. Interior: Perfect layout, bathroom is quite large, raised up kitchen was nice. Grill outside worked perfectly. Golf Cart: Perfect 4-Seater

Location is perfect! Gorgeous views and large balcony are the perfect spot to catch the sunrise and enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. Unit was clean and overall very comfortable for our family of 2 plus a 17month old. We will definitely be requesting this unit for our next stay

This is an honest review. We received credit for a late check out.

Our stay was wonderful. Our room was great, with a wonderful view of the ocean. If I have any complaints it would be the sofa bed in the living room. The metal bar was very uncomfortable for my son and his wife. Also there was no propane for the BBQ. The only reason I didn’t call and ask for some, was the burners were so badly caked with grease and charred food, that I seriously didn’t think It would work, even with propane.

Can’t wait for next year and am

Looking forward to these few corrections

 My husband and I stayed here last spring and we had an amazing time! This condo includes a big clean bathroom, a bedroom with an ocean view and comfy king-size bed, plenty of seating in the dinning/living room area, and (most importantly) the balcony. We spent most of our time relaxing on the balcony, enjoying the view and sipping mimosas! My husband and I enjoyed cooking in the fully stocked kitchen and BBQing on the balcony. Also included is a golf cart which we used daily to shop and sight-see. This is a one bedroom unit, but there is a pull-out couch in the living room if needed for another person/children. We're already booked for another weekend getaway this spring and I've been recommending this place to all my friends and family! 

It was a bit of effort getting to Catalina, but the second we walked in the door made it all worthwhile. This condo has amazing ocean views from every room. The furnishings are newer and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped (and there's a BBQ outside!). Very relaxing, comfortable place. Saw a bad review posted. They must have been in a different place. No missing bathroom mirrors, no holes in the walls, no lumpy mattresses, and the golf cart seems newer and ran fine (it even has a car stereo built in). Hamilton Cove itself is amazing. We are here (as I write this) in early December and the place is relaxingly quiet. Taking a walk around the grounds yesterday, I only saw one other person in about a half hour. Laying in bed right now (not lumpy), doors to the balcony open, beautiful sunrise and sound of the waves crashing below. Oh yes, I would recommend this place and I am already trying to figure out when my wife and I can come back. 

This unit is our favorite Hamilton Cove condo. My wife and I live in Long Beach just a short boat ride away so we try to get over to Catalina three or four times a year. Although the island is close to home it definitely has a more relaxed atmosphere and feel to it. Great for extended weekend trips. Hamilton Cove itself is outside of town and is a gated community so it’s not so touristy busy. In fact, in the off-season is downright quiet. It’s built into the hillside and is like Mediterranean villas. We have stayed in a number of the other Hamilton Cove condos, but we always try to come back to this one. The view is breathtaking, not to high up and not too low down. You can see the ocean from every room. There are two French double doors from the living room and the alcove that go out onto the balcony. There is also a door from the master bedroom that leads out to the balcony. We always throw open all the doors as soon as we arrive so the balcony becomes part of living space. This condo is an end unit and we very rarely ever see anybody on the balcony next to it, so it has a very private feel even with all the doors open. Also, as an end unit there is a second small private patio (with a barbecue). This one has a fireplace which we didn’t get in most of the other condos. We noticed that the kitchen appliances and living room furniture were recently upgraded. The kitchen is outfitted well for cooking. One of the best things about this unit is the number of stairs. Hamilton Cove doesn’t have elevators. Some of the condos are literally 100 stairs away from the road. Carrying luggage and groceries up or down 100 stairs gets old fast. This unit only has four stairs (4!) to the road and is only about 20 yards to where the golf cart is parked. The golf cart use is included in the rental. This unit’s golf cart is much newer than most and even has a car stereo in it. It seats four so the trips to and from town are pretty comfortable. **VRBO GUEST**

This is a lovely well-maintained unit. It is 4 steps from the street and has a wonderful view of the ocean. 

We were very happy with this condo. It was clean, up to date, and perfectly situated. We had a good sized bedroom and our young kids had a queen sleeper sofa. There was also a sleeper loveseat, which was a nice option when we realized our kids no longer want to share the same bed! We were a building away from the pool, and we overlooked the volleyball court, bbq pits and small beach area. The golf cart was new and reliable. We were just a few steps from our parking, which made the luggage in&out very easy. It was about 80 steps down to the beach/volleyball/bbq area - easy down and you worked off your meal going back up! The rental office was efficient and courteous and responsive. I would definitely rent this condo again,

We had a wonderful stay in 8-92. It is very comfy with all the conveniences of home. The best part is definitely the golf cart! 

An exquisite view, beautifully appointed and very comfortable surroundings. Easy entry with only 4 steps from the road, and about 10 to the golf cart. If I could recommend anything it would be a tune up on the golf cart as it seemed to produce quite a fuel\exhaust smell when driving. 

Unit 8-92 was perfect for us! We took a gamble and bought our 22 month old and we could not be happier with the experience. The condo was very nicely decorated and there were only a few "breakables" that needed to be moved to higher ground. There were 2 DVD players which made entertaining a toddler easy. Best of all, there were only 4 steps down to get to the unit from the road. My only issue was that no one ever told us that we needed to be out by 10:00 a.m. We were half way across the island trying to get gas and did not get back to the unit until gone 10:00 since the main road was closed. But, I wouldn't call that a complaint and it certainly is no reflection on the unit itself. 

We were quite satisfied with the location within Hamilton Cove. We were pleased with the cleanliness, the furnishings , the privacy and the views. The only thing we had difficulty with was the condition of the golf cart. The tires were quite bald and needed a tune up. 

I love Hamilton Cove. I have been coming to HC every year for the last 8 years. I found 8-92 a few years ago and it is my home away from home. It is comfortable, warm, beautiful and most important... the best view in the complex!!! I love it so much that I come to the unit in July and in august. 

We rented Hamilton Cove unit 8-92 for the week of Thanksgiving 2009. We were a part of a wedding party with three additional units. All of the guests felt we hit the jackpot in the unit lottery! This unit is very conviently located and the furniture and decor are both lovely and comfortable with ALL the amenities you could hope for in a vacation home. This unit has a large balcony with two additional units shared. We were lucky to have no neighbors. Very comfy lounge furniture on the balcony just right for a dinner or cocktail party for an easy 15 to 20 people. The kitchen is fully fully furnished to make even a gormet cook happy. Excellent large gas grill on a private side patio was a real plus. Typically we don't want to be up for sunrise on vacation but OH what a georgeous sunrise each day. We have photos that could be postcards, they just don't look real their so beautiful. Catalina Island Vacation Rental was wonderful to work with. Would be nice if they met you at the ferry with keys for the considerable price of the rental units and had your golf cart on site so that you didn't have to search for your unit but alas, they do not. Their office is easy to find but the excercise (not near the ferry terminal) seemed unnecessary with bags. I can't imagine staying in another complex that did not offer a golf cart at your disposal and just outside your door. It is a significant drive into Avalon and I can't imagine calling one of the few taxis everytime you wanted to visit town. Avalon has very limited grocery shopping so do take any gormet items with you. You can spend a day shopping, golfing, exploring the island and on the beach. We would have been happy to have had a day to simply relax in the unit. I can't say if there are any activities offered by Hamilton Cove as there were none we were aware of during our stay. It was considered off season. We were very thankful for friends on site for dinners and events. Lovely 

We enjoyed our time on Catalina Island, and the condo we rented was Very nice, and well equiped. We would sugest that the owner has the golf cart overhauled or replaced, as it has a difficult time going up the hills. and with 4 adults in it, it won't make it. also the upolestering needs some repair. 

The property was clean and well maintained. The Hamilton Cove area & its beach was very private and away from the crowd and the noise which was great! Only thing I did not like was a lady who was staying on the property next to me coming over to scold us for hanging our towels on the balcony to dry. Give me a break!!! There were over 30 towels hanging all over the place. I thought it was ridiculous and none of her business where I hang my beach towels. Otherwise, the rented property and the view was great! You can see so many stars at night whichw as amazing. I will highly recommend it. 

This was recommended as a honeymoon suite and that is exactly what it was!!! Beautiful views, a great kitchen, a great barbecue, and a golfcart made for a wonderful time! Can't wait to come back....... 

I really like this one . nice view , cozy, easy access. and clean. always. I will be back again . and I would recommend this property to any one considering staying at Hamilton Cove.