Title: Vista Village Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=51614348&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Vista Village Retreat ## Photo gallery for Vista Village Retreat ![Outdoor dining - Vista Village Retreat (Vista)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51620000/51614400/51614348/f63dca96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Vista Village Retreat (Vista)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51620000/51614400/51614348/62e067d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, offices - Vista Village Retreat (Vista)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51620000/51614400/51614348/ee35661a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, offices - Vista Village Retreat (Vista)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51620000/51614400/51614348/4aed0bf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, offices - Vista Village Retreat (Vista)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51620000/51614400/51614348/e7c6ac6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this charming Home Away From Home in downtown Vista, where a warm cabin feel meets modern updates. With a large outdoor area for grilling and relaxing, you'll enjoy the private yet convenient location near shopping, theaters, restaurants and breweries - all within walking distance. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3850 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Vista Village Retreat Located in downtown Vista, this 1950's 2 bedroom 1 bath house is the perfect Home Away From Home. It has a warm cabin feel with some modern updates. There is a large outdoor area for grilling and relaxing. It is private and quiet but also close to lots of shopping, theaters, restaurants, breweries (all walking distance), and only 7 miles from the beach. This is not a full time vacation rental and is not "IKEA" in its design and decor. This is our winter home but during the rest of the year, when we go back to New York to work, we rent this house to others. We remove our "personal" items so you won't feel like it is anything but your space. It is older and funky and has a great feel and vibe. It is 850 s.f. of cozy cottage/cabin. The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, glasses, etc. There is space for 3 cars to park (carport and driveway). The patio or porch is a great place to enjoy the garden and view. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 850 square feet ## Similar properties ![8 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/60000/59916/cb37254c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area Lawrence Welk Resort Village - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Kids’ pool 8.4 Very good 1,624 reviews £128 includes taxes & fees 8 Mar - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Vista Village Retreat Vista Vista Village Retreat Private vacation home Vista Village Retreat Private vacation home Vista ## About the area Located in Vista, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at SoCal Sports Complex and Oceanside Beach. The Wave Waterpark and Boomers Vista are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. [Visit our Vista travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vista.dx7493) [View more Holiday homes in Vista](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vista-Private-Holiday-Homes.d7493-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.191933,-117.24307&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:utriEd%60rjU%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40S%3FQBS%40Q%40Q%40QBQBQBQBSBQBQBQDQBQDODQDQDODQFQDOFODOFOFQHMFOFOHOFOHMFMHOHMJMHMHMHMJMHKJMJKJKJKJKJKJKJKLIJILILIJKLGLILGLGLILGLELGNGLELGLENENCLELENCNCLCNCNCNALCNANALAP%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBNBLBNDLDNBLDNDLFLDLFNFLDLFLHLFLFJHLHLHLHJHLHJHJJLJJJJJJJJJHJJLJJHLJLHLHLHLHLHNHLFLHNFNHNFNFLFPFNFNDNFNDPFPDNDPBPDNDPBPDPBPBPBRBPBP%40P%40PBP%40P%40R%40P%40R%3FP%40P%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAR%3FPARAPAPAPCPAPARCPCPCPCPCPERCNEPENCRENENGRENGNEPGLGPGNGNGLIPGLINGNILILINILILIJKLILKJKLIJKJKJKLKJMHKJKHMJKFMJMFMJKFMHMFMFMFMFOFMDMDMFODMDODMDOBMBODOBM%40OBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAQAMAOAOAMCOAOCOAMCOEOCMCMEOEOEMEMGMEOEMGMGMGMGMGMIMGMIKIMKMGKKMIKKKIKKKMKKKKKKKMIKKMIMIKIMKMIOIMGMIOGOIMGQGMIOGOGQEMGQEOGOESEOEOESEOCQEOCSCQCQCQCQCQCSAQAQAQCQ%3FQASAQ%3FSAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zoT0bBdIG07Th1fKEoJejCQ_mpc=) Vista, CA ### What's nearby - ![Young people relax in swimming pool at bubble bath.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532638719/027a936f-6e0d-4b68-88f9-5592f9fe852c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Wave Waterpark 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![theatre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532638734/facad02f-d6a2-4d8d-bc8c-95b867c84a8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Broadway Theatre 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Legoland California which includes rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051767/e8ee4e26-debc-473f-9e79-468416afdb00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) LEGOLAND® California 17 min drive \- 10.2 miles - Avo Playhouse 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Moonlight Ampitheatre 4 min drive \- 2.1 miles ### Getting around - Carlsbad Village Station 16 min drive - Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) 22 min drive ### Restaurants - Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers 9 min walk - Starbucks 16 min walk - Chipotle Mexican Grill 13 min walk - Panera Bread 16 min walk - McDonald's 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vista Village Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Vista Village Retreat? ### What time is check-in at Vista Village Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Vista Village Retreat? ### Where is Vista Village Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Vista Village Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. 31 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### NCAA golf national championship Great little place. Beautiful yard. Super comfortable. Pretty close to lots of great scenic places. Could use some new bed pillows but overall a fantastic stay. 😊 ##### Lisa S. Stayed 8 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc C. 25 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vista Visit The property is very nice, has mentioned by the owners. It is not just some VBRO rental. It is their actual home six months of the year, it’s extremely well appointed throughout the house and very comfortable. The outside back deck is wonderful for coffee and dinner and cocktails at night, owners show great pride in their landscaping, and overall condition of the house. A very pleasant stay would certainly consider staying here again if we come back this way. ##### Marc C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David F. 29 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The Vista Village Retreat was a perfect location for our stay. The house is outfitted with everything one would need for a comfortable stay. It was close to the interstate and easy walking distance to restaurants and coffee houses. It was an easy drive to north county beaches and attractions. I especially enjoyed the patio in the evenings. It is a nice place to unwind in the evenings or have coffee in the mornings. The neighborhood is quiet and quaint. The Sprinter trolley runs close by but we didn’t find it annoying or bothersome. The property owners are super responsive and appreciated the feedback. Their property is safe and suited for our two week stay perfectly. We will definitely book this property again. ##### David F. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorraine P. 4 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private Home well equipped and relaxing We liked that we could approach the home from several directions. As we no longer are capable of walking long distances, we appreciated that banks, stores, restaurants were in close driving distances (less than 5mins). There are new restaurants in Vista, CA and we explored many. The home is spacious and well maintained...I liked the owners phrase - "this is not an Ikea home." It is a very comfortable home with full kitchen. We enjoyed our visit. ##### Lorraine P. Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barry Z. 14 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun little house The house was very comfortable. The weather was extremely hot while we were there and Vista lost power 5 days in a row…but this house never lost power. The only negative for me was the laundry being outside was too hard to use…especially the dryer. So I ended up doing laundry somewhere else…so that was inconvenient ##### Barry Z. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Peggy W. 2 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### Garden oasis Pros: The garden is stunning and the patio is a perfect place to relax. Cons: 1) Although there are shops nearby, there is no sidewalk for the first couple of blocks and the road is narrow and cars go fast. We did not feel comfortable walking. 2) There is a commuter train that goes by every 30 minutes between about 4:00 am and 9:00 pm and blows its horn. Distance from house is about 3 houses/lots away. 3) The main living area of the house has a slightly musty smell. ##### Peggy W. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda D. 6 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location! Adorable cottage in the heart of Vista. Lovely backyard with a gas grill and a covered porch where you can enjoy your morning coffee. Kitchen was well equipped with everything you need to cook (if you like). Very close to lots of restaurants , shopping and beach. Carol was very responsive to all our questions. Would recommend her place. ##### Linda D. Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly A. 25 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super cute! I have stayed in a lot of rental properties because I like to explore new towns and this one of my favorites. The house had everything you need and more! The kitchen was well stocked and the ice maker was ready for use. It had plenty of linens and even travel sized items in case you forgot to bring something. The house had books, games, card games and DVD movies in case you got bored. The house had AC that worked really well. The bed was firm, yet comfortable and the bedroom had plenty of dressers for storage. The owner had everything clearly marked, so I never had any questions. The only downside is I wish I could have stayed longer! ##### Kelly A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ---