Banning House Lodge

We discovered this little slice of paradise 15 years ago, and it has been our favorite getaway ever since. In fact, we just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary here over the past few days! We’ve always preferred a peaceful, rural setting to the hustle and bustle of city life, and Two Harbors offers exactly that.||The Banning House Lodge is a charming historic bed and breakfast, not overly luxurious, but full of character. The staff is genuinely friendly and attentive, which makes every stay special. We especially love starting our mornings with the delicious breakfast on the patio overlooking the harbor, and winding down in the evenings with the complimentary wine and cheese.||Russ and his team go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome. The property and rooms are always spotless, and the shuttle service is just a quick call away, ready to whisk you down the hill and back after a fun day exploring. It’s truly a place that keeps us coming back year after year.

This review is for Katie, who works at the Banning House on Catalina Island, two harbors. She is great, her customer service is awesome and she went out of her way to help me. The Catalina Island company had done our gear haul to a group site, my solar panel was put inside the cab as not to damage it (which was nice of them) but then forgotten when the gear was dropped. I tried calling, but it was 5:05pm, no answer, then walked into town, talked to the restaurant, no help, nobody really even wanted to help me. I started walking around towards the back of the restaurant and looking in the trucks to find it, no luck. I then see a van driving into town dropping people off, I ran after the van, it stopped. I explained my situation and without any hesitation Katie calls up the people that needed to know and got me some help, within 15 mins the solar panel was dropped off. Then she told me she doesn't even work for the Island Company but the Banning House. Seems the world we live in these days is filled with "that's not MY problem, or that's not MY job." My point is, she didn't have to help me, considering she didn't even work for the Island Company, but she did without any hesitation. Thanks a bunch Katie, your the best! Give that girl a raise!

Such a lovely trip with friends! Katie from the management team was especially helpful getting us all set up and helping to accommodate allergies and whatever else we needed!|The rooms are tidy and fun. Definitely vintage and yet with all the modern accoutrements we needed. We especially enjoyed the welcome wine every night at 5 (who wouldn’t!?!) and the spectacular views from the patio. There is a lovely great room with games and a fireplace and a great meal is just a short walk down to the port! We highly highly recommend this spot for the kitschy and adventurous. Fancy folks might want to stay put in Avalon. |We have traveled extensively in our lifetime with and without our kids. |For us it’s a couples trip and a family trip FAVORITE!

Three of us were the support boat for a Catalina Classic competitor. Banning House was a calm respite from the event. The room was top notch and very comfortable. The staff made the entire visit. They were friendly and super accommodating. The event began at 6am and this amazing team had the continental breakfast and the van ready at 4am. We plan on a return visit!

Just went for a couple days to celebrate my brothers birthday. They stayed in the Santa Cruz house. We stayed in the cliff room. . Service was great. The views are great. Russ or 1 of the girls were there every time we needed them. ||My only complaint, bird poop and bugs on the outside of the window. I know it's tough to keep it clean there, but the view is so great, it's a shame to miss any of it

I have stayed at the Banning House about a dozen times over the past 4 years. We try to make 2-3 trips there each year. Banning house is a fabulous place and Russ and his team go out of their way to make visitors feel welcome, at home and comfortable.||Banning house is the only place I have ever been to where you can see a beautiful view of one of the most scenic harbors in the world by looking east. You can then turn around 180 degrees, look west and have an equally amazing harbor view.||On our last visit, we came back from a boat raft-up right at the close of the wine and cheese hour. Instead of saying sorry you missed it, the staff asked if we would like them to put together a cheese and fruit tray for us to enjoy. We sat on their charming veranda and enjoyed the sunset with good friends and great snacks. It was truly memorable.||The hotel is charming and nostalgic and brings you back to a simpler time. Its roots go back to the early days of the island and that charm holds true to this day.

From pick up at the dock upon arrival, to check in, wine and cheese hour, and breakfast daily, every interaction with the team at Banning House was top notch. The hotel sits high above Two Harbors with a breathtaking view. Our room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. Specific call outs to Russ, Brynn, and Katie for making our stay special and providing a feeling of home. Thank you and looking forward to our next trip out!

My fiancé and I booked a night at the Banning house for his birthday and we had the best experience. Not only is the view incredible from this lodge from all angles, but the staff was so friendly and helpful. They really make it a personalized experience! We will definitely plan a trip back!