Old Turner Inn

Five college classmates spent three nights at Old Turner Inn and this doesn’t get any better with accommodations rating an A+ and the breakfast an A++. Kathleen is a wonderful host so you really can’t ask for anything more. Convenient walking distance to shopping and restaurants so enjoy a stress free time in Catalina.

It was such a wonderful vacation in Catalina and stayed in Old Tuner inn! I love Kathleen and her family! It’s better and cheaper than hotel! It feels just like living in my own house! And I like the breakfast served there and also the rooms are clean and has a only 2 minutes distance from the beach. I will come back again when I come to Catalina next time!

Our stay at Old Turner Inn was so enjoyable, much better than staying at a hotel. The location was great and Kathleen was a great host. She not only presented a hot breakfast each day, but she provide great stories about Avalon’s history. We have already recommended the Inn to friends.

What a fantastic stay we had at this very charming B&B! Kathleen was incredibly personable, giving us the full history of the house as well as providing tips for fun and cuisine. We even met her 98 year old father, who was sharp as a tack! We stayed in the Seashell Room which was very nice, and the tiny decanter of Sherry with two little glasses she left for us was a nice touch! The 5:30 complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres were great (as were the breakfasts) and a good time to meet other folks also staying at the Old Turner. It was during this time that one of the guests played the beautiful 1928 Steinway piano in the living room. What a treat!
Down the street is The Lobster Trap, arguably the best and freshest fish on the island. Also close by is The Marlin bar, a semi locals hangout with bands on the weekend. Zip lining capped off the perfect vacation. If you want romantic getaway, but want to stay close to the action this place is for you!

Kathleen and the inn were wonderful. Without her, our trip would have turned out entirely different. She knows the island like the back of her hand and she’s always welcoming and giving out tips. My fiancé and I were very comfortable and we loved all the décor. The food was delicious and home made and you could tell it was homemade with love. Can’t wait to go back!

Kathleen was an amazing host; I would highly recommend anyone to stay here! She continually went out of her way to make us feel at home. The location was awesome, the rooms were lovely and very clean. The food provided was delicious. I loved the history of the Inn and how comfortable I felt staying there. I even forgot my camera battery, and without flinching, she offered me hers!!! I can’t wait for the next time I visit the island; I wouldn’t even consider staying anywhere else! Hands down one of the best B&Bs I’ve ever stayed at. :)

Kathleen is such wonderful host! She is great and knowledgable about local life, and she makes sure that you have the most authentic Catalina experience. The rooms are very clean, comfortable and cozy, and her breakfast healthy, unique and super tasty. She can be your teacher in the local Pilates studio, she can offer her famous, homemade Catalina Island Granola or surprise you by Catalina Island puzzle set created by her. Kathleen’s multiple talents and enthusiasm are transparent in the way she runs The Old Turner’s Inn. If you aim for the unforgettable Catalina experience, you have to give it a try and you’ll never think about any other place on your next visit.

Just an amazing stay! Kathleen was so kind and such a great hostess! She was most accommodating. The food was delicious. The wine and cheese in the afternoon were a treat. The breakfast was very yummy and lots to eat. She sells her granola, and we happily bought 4 bags. The room was great! We enjoyed the fireplace and spaciousness of the King Suite. There are also DVDs to watch and games to play. Hot water is available downstairs and cordials in the room. The location is convenient, too. Can’t say enough good things about this place!

My husband recently returned from Catalina Island after a 4 day/​3 night stay at the Old Turner Inn. From the moment we stepped foot inside the Old Turner Inn, we felt extremely welcomed. We stayed in the Garden Room and it was just lovely! It definitely had a romantic and relaxing feel to it. Our bed was very comfortable. The breakfast and evening wine with appetizers were just fantastic!!!
Christa assisted with everything the first 3 days of our stay, then Kathleen was present on our departure day. Both ladies are extremely knowledgable and personable. Being in our early 30s, I really loved the warm grandmotherly feel that Christa delivered.
Honestly, the only negative thing I have to say was when the Inn ran out of the complimentary in-​room Harvey’s cream sherry and temporarily replaced it with a different brand, 1 day before our departure. I was excited to have been introduced to a new wine and I just had to purchase a bottle of that Harvey’s cream sherry upon my return home. :)
I highly recommend staying at the Old Turner Inn! I cannot wait for my next visit.
Oh and the Old Turner Inn is in a FANTASTIC location. It’s only about a 5 minute walk from the Catalina Express pier, so we had zero problems walking a few blocks pulling our luggage. Right across the street is also where one would board for inter-​island tours, so it was great eating breakfast at 9:00am, and making the 30 second walk to meet for our 9:30am tour. The trolley to get to the Wrigley Memorial is also very close, about 100 yards away. It’s $ 2/​per person to get to the top and we just walked back down. Nice walk! Only takes about 10 minutes to walk back down to the inn.

We love the Old Turner Inn! My Wife and I have stayed at the Inn every summer for the past four years. Kathleen and Christa are very hospitable, accommodating, and friendly. The beds are comfortable and the breakfast is delicious!
By far, the best deal on the Island!
We look forward to our stay this August.

We loved this bed and breakfast! Beautiful cozy victorian style inn, filled with antiques and even a baby grand. Very friendly innkeeper is a 4^th generation Catalinian, and provides delicious full breakfasts and wine/​cheese in the evening. Our room had the most comfortable king bed, and even dessert wine. We were 5 nites there and would have liked to stay more :))) One of the most relaxing vacations I’ve ever had. Thanks Kathleen, we will be back.

This place was so amazing. Kathleen was very nice and helpful with tips on things to go places to hike and eat. We came for a last minute get away and couldn’t have had a better time. She makes some delicious breakfast as well! this is a must stay place! we will be back soon!

We just came home from an enjoyable visit to Catalina, made very special by Kathleen Hill Carlisle, innkeeper at the Old Turner Inn. We stayed in the King suite which had a king bed, tv, DVD player, full bathroom, plus a roomy sun porch with a twin day bed for our son. Very roomy for a B&B! Breakfast was great. Kathleen’s insights into the island were right on; she is a native, born and bred and she knows everything there is to know. We booked a boat tour with her husband Dave at
. We couldn’t be more pleased with our visit to the Old Turner Inn. It felt like family.

My husband and I came here for our wedding anniversary in the summer. The owner was great and informative. The breakfast was lovely as we ate with other patrons. The room was bigger than I had imagined and the owners offered complimentary liqueur for the room.
Overall, the room was clean, big, and comfy. The owner even allowed us to store our luggage as we left to scuba dive after check out the next day. She was kind enough to let us shower there after we were done.

This is a wonderful place to stay on Catalina. The location is central, walking distance to everything. The rooms are comfortable and charming and the breakfast is tasty. The owners and staff are friendly. You can feel at home here AND feel on vacation. Highly recommend

We had a great stay at this welcoming B&B. I was initially a bit put-​off by the décor — which is heavy on the oak paneling, rocking chairs, lace and family knick-​knacks — but soon realized it was part of the hominess of the place, almost like you are staying at a relative’s beach house. Kathleen couldn’t have been more welcoming and informative. We met Christa briefly on our last morning and she was great too. The breakfast was a treat each morning. Rooms were spacious and comfy if a little warm in the heat of the day.
We would definitely return to the Old Turner Inn if we get another chance to visit Catalina.

I think my husband and I are finally warming up to the idea of B&Bs. My father-​in-​law loves to gift us with stays at B&Bs or other interesting tours, so that is how we came upon the Old Turner Inn.
The innkeeper Kathleen was so warm and friendly, right from the get-​go: over the phone! After I first called to find out available dates, she quickly called me back with a discount on a two-​night stay as an incentive (we thought about only staying one night). With so much to do on Catalina Island, we couldn’t turn her down!
Kathleen was not only friendly, but incredibly attentive — recommending that we walk from our arrival at the pier to the inn. With the rolling luggage, it was a quick trek up the main road, then a left turn at the long pier (with the turquoise buildings on it). It was certainly a lot faster than waiting in the long line for cab rides!
Once we arrived, she let us know about an upgrade to another room that was available, and much larger than the one we had booked, so we decided to stay in the Queen Suite. It had french doors leading to the front of the inn, and a sun room with rocking chairs and a day bed! It was so spacious and cozy at the same time.
Breakfasts were delicious both mornings, and I have to agree with the other reviewers. The home-​made granola was my favorite! Kathleen was so accommodating, and I loved when her dad, Bill, would stop by to chit chat and reminisce about the old days on Catalina! I got to play the piano, and complete a puzzle… and we weren’t even there most of the time! With so much on our agenda, we were out and about most of the day, but once we got back to the inn, it felt just like home.
Kathleen is great about recommending activities and restaurants, and she is fun to sit and chat with as well! Oh, and don’t forget to make it back for wine & hors d’oeuvres at 5:30. It can tide you over for a later dinner, and gives you time to meet the other guests.

We stayed at the Old Turner two nights while on our foray to Catalina. I choose it based on the Unilocaling and think we were steered absolutely right. As first timers to Avalon, we really appreciated Cathleen’s, innkeeper/​owner extraordinaire, ability to make us feel at home will giving us a bit of an insider’s insight to things to do in a short time. Easy to talk to without her being too pushy, we ended up loving all of her recommendations.
Comfy room, wonderful food, convenient location. Wifi, movies if you want them. Just a bit off for flat pillows, but still five stars.

This place was amazing. Me and my girlfriend had been dating for 3 years and went to Catalina this past weekend to celebrate. I wanted to do something fun and different, yet relaxing, and the old turner inn was the perfect place to stay. It was a very quiet atmosphere with only a few rooms in the house. I stayed in the seashell room. Every room was a very good size for a couple and had a fireplace and firewood to light during the night.
Every night people who stay in the bed and breakfast go down for some complimentary wine and appetizer. I didn’t really care much for the appetizer, but drinking wine and talking to the guests and owner was great about their lives and the history of the island. Not to mention the breakfast in the morning was amazing! I didn’t think much from the description of the breakfast that it was going to be as good as it was, but an egg dish with fruits and vegetables, and yogurt with their home made granola and orange juice was one of the best breakfasts I’ve eaten in a long time. I personal recommend buying a bag of their granola.
It is pretty pricey, but it is worth it. Ive only been to one bed and breakfast my life, but if I ever stay on Catalina island, I’m staying at the Old Turner Inn in Avalon.
Jordan

What a great place. First off, the reservation process was so smooth. They don’t have an online system, but Kathleen, the Innkeeper, gets back to you very quickly and will work with you on everything.
We booked for one night and arrived at 11:30am on Saturday. Our room was ready to go and we were given access. We had the Queen Suite which included a fireplace and sitting room. The room was so elegant and everything a B & B should be.
At 5:30pm everyday, there is a wine and appetizer time downstairs so you get to meet the other guests and mingle. On this particular night, the owners stopped by. Both in their 80s, Jeanne and Bill were so nice and shared some hilarious stories. We were one of the younger couples there but it was a blast. We were given tips on what to do and where to eat and since the owners are all native to Catalina, they really know what they’re talking about.
Breakfast the next day was excellent as well. Everyone eats together downstairs and there were eggs, sausage, croissants, fruit, yogurt, and their homemade granola that we ended up buying a bag of. Our boat wasn’t leaving until 4pm, but we were able to keep the key to the room and have access to it all day.
What a wonderful weekend!