We've rented the second floor VRBO at Catalina twice, although not since 2019. We loved the location and being able to try all the amazing restaurants without having to drive to GC. The nights of the Mardi were really fun. We could sit on the street side balcony and people watch. We also liked the ocean side balcony. One day we got to watch all the activity on a yacht anchored in the bay waiting for its passengers to arrive. We used the street side bedroom and had no sound issues, although I think that was before Rainbow got so loud.