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Casa De Norte: Your Hillside Oasis with Saltwater Pool & Spa

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Vista, CA
  • Palomar College
    5 min drive
  • La Torta Gigante
    11 min walk
  • Carlsbad Village Station
    22 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    17 min drive

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About the area

Vista

Located in Vista, this vacation home is by the sea, a 5-minute drive from Palomar College and 7 minutes from The Wave Waterpark. .This family-friendly vacation home is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from LEGOLAND® California and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Broadway Theatre.
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What's nearby

  • Palomar College - 5 min drive
  • The Wave Waterpark - 7 min drive
  • California State University San Marcos - 7 min drive
  • Twin Oaks Golf Club - 9 min drive
  • LEGOLAND® California - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 22 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Albertaco's Mexican Food - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Booze Brothers Brewing Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hello Deli - ‬4 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.

Casa De Norte: Your Hillside Oasis with Saltwater Pool & Spa

Casa De Norte is the perfect way to enjoy the indoor/outdoor lifestyle California is famous for!

-Poolside pergola offers a relaxing spot to enjoy the shaded outdoors & is accessible via sunroom, master bedroom & bunk bedroom.
-If you’d rather soak up some sun there’s 2 loungers ready for relaxing along with a dining table & umbrella for an al fresco lunch.
-Grab a book from the game room bookshelves & head out to the Queen bedroom hammock (one of our favorite spots) to enjoy a nap surrounded by the hillside & bird song.
-Binge your favorite shows from the sunroom sofa while easily keeping an eye & ear on those in the pool through many patio doors/windows. The Roku streaming devices make it easy to sign into your streaming accounts or home cable network.

*Pool towels are provided & the pergola coffee table holds a revolving selection of children's toys, arm floats, etc.

----NOTE----
*Door alarms are installed on bunk bedroom & sunroom patio doors to help prevent littles from accessing pool area without supervision (these can be switch off if u prefer). The bunk room patio door also has a childproof deadbolt system & the front door has a sliding child safety lock.

*Beach sand has a habit of clogging the pool filter so we kindly ask you make sure to rinse any toys out after the beach :)

—-FAMILY FUN——
-Full size billiard table off kitchen/dining
-Variety of board games, cards, books
-TV & DVD collection in the sunroom. Master bedroom and sunroom have Roku streaming with apps for all your subscriptions.

*NOTE: There is no cable but ur welcome to use Ruko apps or HDMI cable to sign-in to your home services!

-----FOR THE LITTLES-----
-High chair
-Pack & Play & Bed rails (in bunk room closet)
-Umbrella stroller
-Silverware & Non-Breakable cups
-Legos, Blocks, Books, Paper & Markers

------KITCHEN & BBQ---
•All-Clad style pots / pans
•Various styles of chef knives
•Toaster Oven & 4-slice Toaster
•Blender & Juicer
•Bakeware, Serving bowls, Tupperware
•Mixing bowls, measuring spoons, etc
•Spices & Cooking Oils
•Non-perishable Pantry Items (from previous guests)
•Drip Coffee-maker with permanent mesh filter (no paper filter required)
•Coffee bean grinder & Carafe

Propane BBQ with ceramic grill plates & side burner with optional cast-iron griddle. Utensils & scrub brush.

----SMART FEATURES---
In an effort to make your stay as comfortable as possible we've included a host of features:
-Keyless Entry Keypad with auto-locking exterior handle
-Nest Thermostat
-Echo Dot (personal concierge & voice control for lamps)
-Roku streaming.

-----SPA & POOL-----
-The spa is included with your stay!

*Optional Pool Heating: Available certain times of year at guest cost (due to the prohibitively high cost this excludes Nov-Jan or when overnight temps are unseasonably low). A quote can be provided roughly 2 weeks prior to stay once weather forecast is out. Confirmation & payment required a minimum of 5 days before checkin to allow time for pre-heating & propane refill if necessary.

----NEARBY----
-Legoland (10 min drive)
-Zoo & Wild Animal Park (35-45 min drive)
-Beaches (10-15 min drive)
-Shopping (2-10 minutes): Target, Walmart, Old Navy, Walgreens, Nordstrom Rack, Etc
-Disneyland (1.5 hours depending on traffic)

-----UPDATED POLICIES---
While health & safety has always been a top priority at Casa De Norte, we want to let you know about the updated policies & procedures we have enacted to help ensure everyone remains as safe as possible. These include things such as:
•Thoroughly disinfecting of commonly touched surfaces. Permitting soft surfaces will be hot sanitized or swapped between guests.
•24 hour minimum buffer to ensure staff has time to properly complete everything without exposing themselves to unnecessary risk.
•We are eternally grateful to our AMAZING staff whose diligent training & strict procedures have been impeccable throughout this pandemic. To avoid stress upon their already busy schedule - changes to check in/out will not be permitted for the foreseeable future.

NOTE: We try to maintain a strict quality standard by replacing damaged or worn items as soon as they come to our attention. However, the new reality we find ourselves in means that previously retired item may be put back in rotation. We ask we ask for your patience during this period of adjustment.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jessica

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Ashtray provided on back deck by pool

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Highchair, Pack-n-Play, Optional Bed Rails incl

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
Note from host: We are NOT licensed for gatherings
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
Property Registration Number 5-1500401-17

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Experience California Livin Vista Hillside House
Experience California Livin Hillside House
Experience California Livin Vista Hillside
Experience California Livin Hillside
Experience California Livin on the Vista Hillside
True California Style Livin in the Vista Hillside
Experience California Livin on the Vista Hillside
True California Style Livin in the Vista Hillside
A Secluded Haven w/ Salt Water Pool Spa
Secluded Hillside Retreat w/ Salt Water Pool Spa
Casa De Norte A Hillside Estate + Salt Water Pool Spa
Casa De Norte Hillside Retreat With Salt Water Pool spa
Secluded Hillside Retreat w/ Private Salt Water Pool Spa
Casa De Norte: Hillside Oasis with Saltwater Pool & Spa Vista

Casa De Norte: Your Hillside Oasis with Saltwater Pool & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
Casa De Norte and hosts,Jess and Justin, exceeded our expectations. We were in San Diego to celebrate a 13th birthday with sun, baseball, and adult decompression time. Casa De Norte accomplished all of that. Everyone slept well in comfy beds. Meals were easy to prepare in the well equipped kitchen. We made family memories in the pool and at the pool table. Morning sunrise and evening sunset views from the living room and outdoor space were medicine for the soul! Jess and Justin, thank you for your perfect balance of availability and privacy.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property!
We loved our stay at Casa De Norte! The house was clean and comfortable, the pool and spa were the perfect temperature, and Jessica and Justin were great hosts! This will be our go-to rental every time we visit Vista!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharmane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable and relaxing
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
It’s even better than the picture! House was clean and beautiful. The pool/spa area perfect. Highly recommend. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Great home for a family vacation! The house was clean and had everything you need. The outdoor living space was wonderful. The host made it super easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine V., Thorsby

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa De Norte
The house, although a little dated was well equipped for a great family vacation. Our grandkids loved the pool. The house is located close to Walmart, Target and Stater Bros making groceries easy to pick up. Jessica and Justin were quick to help with a couple of questions. Loved that everything labeled and notes around the house to explain how to use things. It took the guess work finding the way things worked. Thanks for a great Holiday Home
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting Family In Escondido
I stayed here with my wife, mom, aunt, and 2 year old son. The layout of the home was really great for my family, and the safety alarms on the doors were super helpful for my young child. The rooms were comfortable and clean, overall a success. The pool was expensive to heat (we stayed in October) but it was really lovely. Views from the deck were great, an awesome outside hangout. We stocked up on bottled water and foods. There are some random leftovers from prior guests. It was convenient to where we were visiting family members, but was an expensive stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay! Highly recommended!
The house was wonderful and as advertised (with the backyard space being a highlight), and the owners/hosts were incredibly easy to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax!
Stayed at the property while our daughter recovered from surgery. The pool area and sunroom are great places to relax as a family and we felt very at home during the stay. The owners were very easy to communicate with and even dropped by to give us the lighter for the fire pit after we could not locate one in the house.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina W., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Vista with a sunset view
This is the second time we've rented the house It was perfect for our family reunion Jessica is lovely and the house is too Very comfortable with lots to do between the pool and pool table and cooking in the fully stocked kitchen. Will be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan V., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Great place to escape the Phoenix heat. Very clean. Had everything we needed. Pool was great. Our only complaint was the nest thermostat. We like it cool and it kept resetting to a temp that was too hot us. Overall excellent place. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Backyard Paradise!
Had such a great stay at this beautiful property. The pool and hot tub are almost too good to be true, well at least for a Midwesterner (great temperature!) Hosts were kind and communicative. Easy to travel to neighboring beaches, SD, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place for us to relax and explore
We stayed here for 4 nights. It was really clean and in wonderful shape. You can tell that our hosts thought of everything they could to make our stay enjoyable, from an easy check-in process, to a video on how to use the spa, to a roku for streaming movies on the tv. We had 4 adults, 2 of which were over 70. We had 3 kids that were 3, 5, and 7. Our stay wasn't during the warmest week, so we did pay to add-on the heated pool which worked great. The pool was a little deeper than I expected, but our kids can swim pretty well so it wasn't a problem. We ended up spending a couple days in the pool and venturing out to San Diego on one of the days—which was just a short drive away. I'd definitely recommend this home to anyone looking to relax outside and visit surrounding venues.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Attentive owners and beautiful home
Our family trip started poorly with sick kids which happened to run through the family. The owners of the home were very attentive and accommodating and allowed for early check in, due to one child having gotten sick on the plane ride. The owners live next door so they also dropped off supplies such as soup, pedialyte, etc. to help! The owners were also VERY helpful and went over the top again when my husband forgot an important backpack on the property and the owner personally helped ensure the backpack was picked up by an Uber on our last day to be delivered at the airport with us. On to the house. We vacationed with my family of 5, my parents, and my brother and we felt the layout worked perfectly for our group. We very much enjoyed the pool and the hot tub! We were worried that the deep pool would be too cold in March to swim but it was quite nice and the kids spent every day in it! We would definitely rent this home again if we find ourselves in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAT M., valley springs, ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
We stayed for five days to take our grands to SD for spring break. Check in was so easy and Justin, owner, was readily available when needed. Although he lives next door we never felt ‘spied’ on and were very comfortable in the house. The pool and spa were wonderful, the view at any time of the day/night was fantastic. There are so many outside areas to enjoy with patio doors all around the house! Beds are comfortable, pool table was great and we played almost every evening with the grands. I can’t say enough about how wonderful this home was for us. The location is about 30-40 minutes from SD entertainment which was fine for us especially being able to return to the spa, pool, etc. We hope to stay again on our next trip! Thank you Justin for your hospitality and providing this great home to stay in.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Milenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Family Home
Jessica and Justin have covered all the bases when it comes to offerings for a family-friendly home. From toys, books, bathroom step stool, and kitchen-ware (high chair, kid spoons, tupperware, etc.), it was such a relief to have those things readily accessible. And their communication is stellar - super responsive and eager to help. Such a joy to stay at the home!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We absolutely loved our stay. Jessica and Justin were excellent hosts, quick to respond with any questions. The house had absolutely all we could ask for!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nina W., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
California Dreaming
We rented this lovely home for a Thanksgiving family reunion. It was pure bliss. Jessica was so helpful and informative. Walking into the house felt like instantly stepping into a tropical vacation. The outdoor area is perfect for entertaining. We watched the sunset every night. I was so pretty up on the hill. We cooked a large Thanksgiving meal in Casa Del Norte's amole kitchen. It had all we needed. The kids enjoyed the pool table immensely. All the bedrooms were very comfortable. We will be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shaun B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
It was my first trip to the California coast and we couldn't have picked a better place to call home for a week. Jessica and Justin were just amazing. We hope to come back with family in the future. Thank you for an amazing vacation! Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Del Mar! Jessica and Jeff were outstanding communicators and so responsive to our questions and needs. There was plenty of room for the 7 of us. Close to many attractions, shopping and beaches. But enjoyed the pool and hot tub and all the house had to offer most.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Perfect weather!
This house was just right for our family’s road trip. When we weren’t in the jacuzzi or pool, we were playing pool. Casa de Norte is a wonderful place to stay near San Diego. Jessica and Justin are gracious hosts, providing everything we needed. Without question, we would stay again in the future. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful So Cal property
We were so pleased with our stay at Casa De Norte. The house was just as described and had everything we needed. The owners were extremely helpful during our stay and even took the time to come over and show us how to use the equipment for the pool and spa. While Vista is not a beach town, we found it easy to get to Carlsbad, Oceanside and other areas. I would recommend this property for anyone who is looking for a great family retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our return trip
This was our second stay at Casa De Norte and it didn’t disappoint. This property is a hidden gem and our family had a great time again. The pool and hot tub make for such a fun family trip after a day at the beach or local theme park.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ross w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing time, would stay here again
We had a great time at Casa de Norte. The pool and hot tub were amazing and there were multiple places outside to relax between the pergola area, the fire pit, and the additional patio table. The house was very well maintained and very clean. We were there with our two children ages 7 and 10 who loved jumping in the pool. There was plenty of space to spread out and all the essentials were included. It was a little further out than we expected so we used the car a lot to visit beaches and check out beach towns.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property!
This property is fantastic! Jessica and Justin are great to communicate with and make sure you have everything you need. The house was perfect for the 6 of us and the kids were obsessed with the pool and hot tub. The outdoor living space was fantastic for the beautiful weather we had and the pool table was a super fun bonus too. Thank you for an amazing time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021