This villa places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Moonlight Ampitheatre and Alta Vista Gardens. The villa includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Filiberto’s Mexican Food - 5 min drive
Pegahs Kitchen - 6 min drive
Frida’s Taqueria - 5 min drive
Eriberto's Mexican Food - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Brand New Hidden Spanish Casita in Vista Hills
The newly built Casita is secluded on an amazing 3 acre property in the hills of Vista in North County San Diego. With sprawling views of the surrounding mountains, Carlsbad city lights, and hot air balloons above Del Mar, the Casita is flooding with natural light. Guests enjoy European oak wood floors, 2 patios, marble countertops, custom south facing French doors, central air and full size washer/dryer. Location is minutes from the Carlsbad beaches with easy access to San Diego highways.
The brand new Spanish style home was finished in Jan. 2023 featuring smooth stucco, mudded tile roof, exposed wooden beams, marble countertops, oak wood floors and saltillo tiles. Guests enjoy breathtaking views with custom windows and french doors along with a private separate gated entrance and parking available for up to 4 vehicles. The property has beautiful landscaping including DG (decomposed granite) for easy access, citrus and olive trees. Netflix/Hulu/Amazon/Disney+/internet/utilities all included with 65 inch smart TV. Rest your head on a King bed with a firm and comfy mattress by Sealy Posturepedic in the master bedroom. There is an air mattress available too. The kitchen features all brand new Samsung appliances including gas range hood oven, stove top, dishwasher, and full sized refrigerator and freezer with filtered water/ice. Central Air/Heat throughout. The Casita also has a full sized washer and dryer.
*NO parties allowed/NO pets allowed
Points of interest: Downtown Vista: 5 min Beaches: 15-20 min Legoland: 20 min SeaWorld: 45 min Temecula wines tasting: 35 min
The Casita is accessible via a private gated entrance. The property has nice walking trails with some hills for extra exercise.
My husband and I live on the property above the Casita so available for any questions or requests. The property is situated on 3 acres and very private with separate gate and privacy wall.
We require weekly cleaning for any stay exceeding 7 days for an additional $100. This ensures the Casita is well maintained.
We also require $100 for any additional guests staying overnight or past 11 pm. No more than 5 people total at the Casita.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board. Housekeeping is available on request.
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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
100% renewable energy
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Recycling
Solar energy
Towels (changed on request)
Unit size: 1,000 square feet
Water dispenser
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
NO parties AND NO vaping or smoking cigarettes/cigars and or drugs allowed on the property.
The fireplace is not for use.
No pets allowed including service animals due to host allergies.
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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
This property uses some solar energy
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 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
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property uses solar energy.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.
Frequently asked questions
What can I see around this villa?
This villa is located in Vista, close to Moonlight Ampitheatre, The Wave Waterpark, and Twin Oaks Golf Club. You'll also find Alta Vista Gardens and Broadway Theatre within a short drive.
Is this villa associated with a casino?
No, this villa is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this villa?
No, there is no indoor pool at this villa.
Does this villa include breakfast service?
No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.
How far is the airport from this villa?
The closest major airport to this villa is Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is 9 mi away (22 minutes by car). Another top airport is Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley), which is around 26.5 mi away.
Brand New Hidden Spanish Casita in Vista Hills Reviews
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Cleanliness
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Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Quintin R.
Mar 8, 2026
Quintin R.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Kelli H.
Dec 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is our third stay at the Casita in Vista and we love it! Melissa is very communicative and responds to questions quickly. The kitchen is well stocked and the house had everything we needed. It's in a great location for us since we were visiting family in Vista. We will be back next year!
Kelli H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amanda s.
Jun 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet stay
We really enjoyed our stay. It was very quiet and peaceful. Our grandkids visited and loved the dog!! We will be staying again.
Amanda s.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelli H.
Dec 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
This is our second stay here and we love this place! Great view and design of the house has incredible attention to detail. Everything we could need was available (and more). We will be back again the next time we are in the area.
The entrance was a bit hard to find especially at night but the host was very kind and met us at the gate (which we thought was the correct entrance, but he showed us over to the actual entrance down the way). The home overlooks the hills of Vista and had an overall atmosphere of peace and quiet. The inside of the home was a casita style dwelling with amazing accommodations for a couple. We also felt very safe knowing Bingo, the friendly chocolate lab was roaming about. Loved our stay!!
Alanna
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew H.
Mar 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT!!!
This place couldn't have been any better! We have stayed in many rental by owner properties and this is second to none. Not only was the Casita perfect but Melissa was the perfect host! This was our first time to the area and we weren't familiar with the local restaurants so we followed her recommendations and they were spot on! Thanks again for making our short time in Vista great!
Matthew H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anita S.
Feb 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing romantic getaway
Perfect private home for romantic getaway. This is our third time to this cute private getaway. The home is clean and very comfortable. We like to escape from our own home which is in the area. Escape the chaos at home for some serenity with beautiful views.
Anita S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Staci M.
Jan 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect.
The cutest, quaint villa/casita. Beautiful location. Private, yet still open enough to see the surrounding views in Vista. Melissa was a pleasure to communicate with prior to check in. Would definitely stay here again and again. Thank you!
Staci M.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelli H.
Jan 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view from a lovely casita
We both really enjoyed staying here. There is a gorgeous view of the Vista hills from the property and the house had everything we needed. Melissa is a gracious and thoughtful host and she responded to messages promptly. We will be back next time we're in Vista.
Kelli H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lee B.
Oct 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
North County Casita
We spent a wonderful week at this Casita in North County San Diego. It has a great location less than 10 minutes from the center of Vista for easy access to restaurants/breweries and only 20 minutes to the beach, but 10 miles inland to enjoy sunny days avoiding the coastal fog. It's perched on a hillside in a quiet semi rural neighborhood. Very bright inside with ample South facing windows to bring in natural light and expansive views of the surrounding hills. The Spanish style Casita is very new, immaculate and well laid out with high-end furniture and kitchen. The bed was extremely soft and comfortable. Powerful AC and ceiling fans for perfect climate control. Covered patio to avoid direct sun and relax. Daily visits from Bingo the friendly Chocolate Lab. Definitely worthy of all the 5 star reviews. No complaints whatsoever. We will certainly return when visiting SoCal again.
Lee B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Albert S.
May 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay!
This is our second time staying here. It is a lovely location and the casita is very clean and comfortable. It is very private which is what my husband and I need for a get away. We never see a single person. Just the two of us reconnecting from our busy lives. Everything about this home is perfect. Thank you for a great stay!
Albert S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie H.
May 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and home
Melissa is a wonderful rental owner! She made checking in very easy. The house is beautifully crafted and the location is just gorgeous! Very peaceful and the smells were incredible. We loved her dog too :) thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stephanie H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Albert S.
Mar 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation home!
We have stayed in many VRBO vacation rentals, this was our favorite. It is a newly constructed home, everything was beautiful and comfortable. It is very private, has wonderful views, and Melissa was extremely easy to work with and helpful. We will definitely return!