We were lucky to stay at the Banning Lodge for one night and hiked to the Ballast Point with gorgeous views of Catlina Harbor and the Isthmus. The hike was a tough climb but well worth it for the extraordinary views! The Lodge was comfortable, hospitable and thankfully not as slick as in the photos used to promote it online:... more

My husband and I dropped the kids off at overnight camp and embarked to Catalina Island for our first ever week alone in 12 years. We chose Banning House because reviews mentioned it would be quiet and low-key...and it was for a few hours. However it turned out that every room but our was rented out to a large group... more

We stayed at the Banning House for two nights. It was great! We had a free wine and muchies meet and greet in the lodge everyday. A free continental breakfast every morning. Every room has a private bath. Our room had a patio with a great view, and a huge walk in closet. It was chilly while we were there,... more

My husband and I just enjoyed a wonderful weekend at the Banning House Lodge. We were looking for a peaceful weekend getaway and that is what we got! The lodge itself is very charming and although built in 1910, it has been appropriately updated so you do not get the feeling that you are staying in someone's old house! Be... more

My wife and I stayed the Banning House in May 1994, exactly one year after our first child was born. The best get-a-away new parents could have ever asked for. (We left our son on the mainland with family). We are now going back to relive that special moment again; sans the kids. This time we're going to bring home... more

We loved the Banning House Lodge. Too bad they don't serve more than breakfast because you don't want to leave the incredible views. You have to eat at the one restaurant in town (good) or buy picnic food from the store (poor selection). Good continental breakfast, but wished they had hot items. They sell wine & beer onsite. The Lodge... more

Our family of five spent a lovely off-season weekend at the Banning House, which we picked specifically for the no TV/phone/pool ambiance. With temperatures in the mid-sixties we were comfortable kayaking in swimsuits, though snorkeling required wetsuit rental--for a very reasonable $15 per person. Only two other rooms were occupied so we felt like it was our very own large,... more

Banning House Lodge was really a wonderful, quiet and romantic place to stay for our honeymoon. Kate, the assistant manager, took great care of us and even packed up a romantic little picnic lunch with chocolate-dipped strawberries! The main house and our guest room was immaculate and lovely (antiques and an air of quiet relaxation with no phones, no TV... more

We spent a few nights at the Banning House for our 10th anniversary. My parents return each year and had recommended we go. We stayed in room #3, opening out to the courtyard. We had a lovely view of Cat Harbor and the weather was stunning. We had a portable fireplace that kept us toasty warm at night. The day... more