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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 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 379 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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 transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Take out the trash

Lock the doors

Clean up the kitchen from your cooking and meal preparation; Wipe counters and tables; Clean and put away the dishes you used

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We do not allow locals to stay without prior approval.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: This house is NOT child-proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Vista, this vacation home is in the city center and near theme parks. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Oceanside Beach and Carlsbad State Beach. The Wave Waterpark and Boomers Vista are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Vista travel guide
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CA, Vista

What's nearby

  • Young people relax in swimming pool at bubble bath.
    The Wave Waterpark
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • theatre
    Broadway Theatre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • LEGOLAND® California
    LEGOLAND® California
    20 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Mission Bay
    Mission Bay
    50 min drive - 70.5 km
  • Avo Playhouse
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

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
  • Panera Bread
    16 min walk
  • Starbucks
    13 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    13 min walk
  • McDonald's
    12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vista Village Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vista Village Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vista Village Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vista Village Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Vista, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of The Wave Waterpark and Broadway Theatre. Boomers Vista and Moonlight Ampitheatre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Vista Village Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Paula J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great size for 3 people, good utilities, old style accommodation but comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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. 😊
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine P.

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.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry Z.

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
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peggy W.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherilyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was centrally located. It was clean. I had good communication with the owner. The check-in was easy. I definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022