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A Beautiful Setting to get away from Urban Life and Recharge

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Beautiful Setting to get away from Urban Life and Recharge

Secluded beautiful studio apartment with everything you need. Bring some food and your favorite beverage, and you will be set. The outdoor area is over 2000 sq. ft. with a smoker, grill, and fire pit. Great wineries like Justin, Halter Ranch, and Tablas Creek are within a 25-minute drive.

Our home is powered by one of the largest home solar plus battery projects in California with an onsite microgrid. Great area for hiking and mountain biking.

You will enjoy entertaining on the deck with an outdoor kitchen and spa that offer amazing lake views. For wine enthusiasts, there is a hobby vineyard featuring Cab and Merlot varietals on approx. 2/3 acre. Bring all your toys because there are two 5-acre easements for lake access located nearby.

We have a large floating dock that you can tie your boat to, fish off of or enjoy some swimming.

OTHER NOTES
-The property is very secure with fencing and a security gate.
-There are multiple outdoor-only cameras on the property that are clearly visible.
-The studio apartment is on the 2nd floor. It is a wide stairway but does require climbing a flight of stairs for access.
-The apartment is in a separate building from our home, but it is on the same property as our home.
-The property is rural; we highly advise planning to arrive during daylight hours. It is very difficult to navigate the rural setting for the 1st time after dark. Most guests have no difficulty once they have made the trip for the first time. NOTE: Access is available at any time of arrival, but owners may not be reachable for assistance via app or phone after 9:30 pm.
-The property is roughly 45 minutes from Paso Robles, the nearest urban center. There are no gas stations or grocery stores after you leave Paso Robles. Please come prepared.
-If bringing a boat or trailer, please call or message. There is plenty of parking space, but due to recent weather events and ongoing road repairs. Please call us for a current update, and we are happy to provide updates and provide assistance with lake directions, etc.
-Boating on Lake Nacimiento requires appropriate boat stickers, licensing, and mussel inspections. Guests bringing boats are responsible for compliance. Please feel free to contact us with questions.
-Fishing on Lake Nacimiento may require a fishing license, it is the guest's responsibility to comply with all licensing requirements.

For weather, you can access our weather station. https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KCAPASOR346

Google Maps shows the house in the center of our 13 acres, it is at the top of the property. PLEASE USE the directions provided. Google will take you past the property.

If you book through Expedia, some of the automated message functions do not seem to work correctly. If you do not receive instructions for arrival via the VRBO system, text, or email PLEASE reach out so we can ensure you receive the information timely..

Property manager

Mitchell Samuelian

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: more than one pet requires owners approval and $25

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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, 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Paso Robles, CA

What's nearby

  • Lake Nacimiento - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Justin Vineyards and Winery - 36 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Lake San Antonio - 81 min drive - 55.4 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 85 min drive - 74.3 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 88 min drive - 76.3 km

Getting around

  • Paso Robles Station - 59 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rock'n'robles Pizza - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Dragon Lake Grill - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Dragon Lake Grill - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Orange Cat Organic Cafe - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Naga Cafe - ‬61 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Beautiful Setting to get away from Urban Life and Recharge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at A Beautiful Setting to get away from Urban Life and Recharge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beautiful Setting to get away from Urban Life and Recharge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Beautiful Setting to get away from Urban Life and Recharge located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Nacimiento and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Justin Vineyards and Winery. Dubost Winery and kukkula are also within 16 mi (25 km).

A Beautiful Setting to get away from Urban Life and Recharge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bruno s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing lake getaway!!!
Amazing property with breathtaking views overlooking the lake! This place had everything I was looking for and more. Mitch was a great host! I was very comfortable everything was clean and organized. I appreciated the hot tub and the private dock for my boat
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of Summer Lake Trip
My husband and I stayed for 3 days to celebrate his 65th birthday. We enjoyed being close to the lake and loved using the dock which had kayaks, chairs, a grill, fishing poles, and shade. We were there during the week and mostly had the entire area to ourselves. We saw lots of deer, a snake, rabbits, and two bald eagles. It is quite out of the way -- we were able to find the place ok but road construction the next day was a worry as our son was supposed to come up and it wasn't clear whether he could get through. He ended up getting by using detours but got lost for quite a while with limited cell service. We brought our dog which worked out well and the apartment was small but fine for us. The area was very pretty and peaceful and we hope to return next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for lake getaway
This place was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
We were looking for a place to see meteorite shower. Their private dock on lake was perfect. Gracious host. Nice property. Perfect location to visit wineries we like. It is a drive back in. But, great directions. It’s an upper apartment. So, there are stairs. Great price !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karen B.

Lake fun
Wonderful views of the Lake and bonus that we were able to launch our 16’ fishing boat there and use the dock space. Come with all your food ( we did as was mentioned in the listing), cuz it’s a long way to anywhere (by car)! Loved the weekend get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Natalie I.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cute Place
AC worked great during hot weather weekend unfortunately it wasn’t very clean, had to clean up before we felt comfortable to relax in. Host was very nice and directions to get there was very thorough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Manali D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pleasant experience
The stay was amazing. Everything was as described on the listing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect to disconnect
We loved this place!!! Just disconnect and enhoy nature. The dock is relaxing. I read a good vook and hubby fished nost of the day and had some decent catches. It is an adventure but just when u think you arent going the right way you see the road ends sign and then you know you are were you are supposed to be going. We will definitely book again. Perfect to just disconnect and relax. Thank you Mitch and Judy for sharing your place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
9/10
We spent 2 very relaxing nights.this place beautiful my husband and I loved it thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very respectable host
We had to cancel our stay last minute due to unforeseen circumstances, but the host was very understanding and even revised our booking to a shorter visit to help reduce the charges. I really appreciate the responsiveness to our communications and helping us out even though we were the ones who had to cancel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake nacimiento getaway
Great studio. Access to kayaking on lake😎. Secluded and safe. Mitch was “Johnny on the spot” with texts etc. been telling anyone who asks how great it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim. S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
The property was beautiful and I loved the cozy little studio. Great place to stay if you are planning to visit many of the local wineries. We did have friends staying at the local campground and there is quite a commute to the campground. However, even with that, had a fantastic time and enjoyed the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Iban

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

luis r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Escape by the lake
Place has a beautiful scenery. Close to the lake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing get away
Very relaxed atmosphere. If you are looking to disconnect and unwind this is the place to do so. I would highly recommend this stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Art K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Living Green in a Beautiful Location
My wife and I had booked the location to celebrate my birthday and had made reservations for an event at a "local" (45 minutes) Paso Robles winery to celebrate same. Due to circumstances beyond the owner's control (weather), we were not able to attend our event because the run-off that flows across the main entrance to the property had risen above our vehicle's undercarriage not only preventing us from attending the scheduled function but, delaying our departure by 24 hours. The property is well-maintained and the host is available to address questions. I seem to recall the original listing touted the fact (to paraphrase), "The property is 100% 'green' and offers the opportunity to experience same." In that regard, it would be difficult to recommend "going green" as our experience was disappointing. Upon our arrival Friday afternoon, we noted the hot water temperature was scalding HOT. Saturday afternoon as I was showering it went from scalding to very cold within two minutes of the start of my shower and, even after our host "changed the batteries for the hot water heater", still no hot water available. The host is extremely accurate to recommend guests arrive during daylight hours . . . I did so and still had some challenges.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect rural getaway
This was a perfect accommodation for a weekend getaway. There is a well stocked kitchen in terms of pots/pans/dishes and guests have access to an impressive outdoor kitchen area. The hosts are incredibly kind and welcoming. It is in a very rural area, which I think the hosts make clear in preparing guests in terms of the benefits of arriving during the day, bringing sufficient food supplies, and making sure you have enough gas. We stayed in winter and did not make use of the lake; however, it is very close to the lake of which they have amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neel K., Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote lakeside getaway tucked away in the hills
A quiet, rural setting in the hills surrounding Lake Nacimiento. Great if you want to get away from city traffic and bustle - it's almost an hour drive from the city on winding hilly roads, but a short walk to the lakeshore and surrounded by nature. Treacherous and confusing drive on narrow winding roads. Definitely make the drive during daylight hours! You'll receive very detailed driving directions when you book. PRINT THEM OUT! Cell reception is spotty throughout the drive, and you really don't want to be on these roads without the directions. Also, fill up on gas and get your groceries before starting on the rural roads. The property itself is a detached apartment beside the hosts' main home with a well-equipped kitchen and a good espresso machine. The hosts' grill, smoker, BBQ pit, and hot tub are available for guests. I spent plenty of time in the hot tub - it's A-OK! The hosts (Mitch and Judy) are kind, responsive and accommodating - they will happily help you with anything you need - coffee, supplies, and ideas on things to see and do nearby. Overall, it was a fun getaway for the 3 days I was there. Great if you're looking for a quiet and remote place where you can take it easy and get back to nature for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Maneet M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet place for nice stay
It was a lot of work to get to the property since there was a road closure and no signal on the way. The property owner was good with communication and showed us around the property. The place is quiet and has an amazing view. I wish there was something to do nearby but mostly everything is far away. We did notice a musty smell when we entered but got used to it. This place is perfect if you want to get away and relax by the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alecia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment In beautiful place
Host was very generous and accommodating. Great hike down to the lake and back, amazing grill area at the house and down on the dock. Kitchen was very well stocked with pots, pans, knives, and utensils. The bed is full sized, so maybe a bit small for some. The fancy espresso maker was the frosting on the cake!
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

fred h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!!
we had a wonderful over the Thanksgiving holiday. The property is just beautiful, we had full access to property and the floating dock on the lake. Our stay was peaceful and quiet and the property owners are very friendly and generous. We plan to return at some point in the future and we highly recommend that you do too. Thank you Mitch and Judy for everthing! ;-)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing get away!
We had such a great time at this beautiful retreat! It is a beautiful drive to the property with wonderful views the whole time! We enjoyed the space and how helpful the hosts were! I would definitely book again, I just wished we had booked it for longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cj O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous oasis
Loved running away for my birthday weekend. Mitch and Judy, kindest and most considerate hosts.They had shared in an earlier email gas and groceries about 40 minutes away, so we loaded up on groceries, enjoyed cooking in their apartment guest house kitchen. . Their apartment was gorgeous on a sprawling lake view property. Made us feel so comfortable and even let us bathe our dog Dixie in their-upscale pet spa. Loved their dock and enjoyed kayaking, swimming, playing with our water dog and grilling burgers. So restful and just perfect get away, and let us escape for a few days to another world. Thank you for sharing your oasis with us, we would love to come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hector A.

Liked: Cleanliness
I hope they don't mind return visitors!
You truly need to experience this vrbo rental all on your own because words could never describe this place. The dock was the absolute highlight of our trip although we didn't stay too long, I know exactly what I want to do when I return. I highly advise getting your food shopping before arriving since the nearest store is approx. 45 minutes away. Everything inside the rental was neat, clean, and organized. Sabrina, the host's daughter was very pleasant and willing to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mayra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s Peaceful the environment
It was peaceful trip getting there is a nightmare especially during the night but in overall during the day it’s beautiful lots of nature surrounded if your a nature person.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023