Summary:
Escape to a peaceful hilltop Casita surrounded by vineyard and rolling-hill views, where quiet mornings, beautiful sunsets, and the relaxed pace of California’s Central Coast set the stage for an unforgettable getaway. Designed for couples and small parties, this private retreat features a king bedroom, jetted soaking tub, well-equipped kitchenette, private fenced outdoor space, and dedicated parking—all within easy reach of Paso Robles Wine Country, San Luis Obispo, and the coast.
The Space:
Welcome to The Casita at Vista Santa Lucia—a cozy countryside retreat where privacy, comfort, and Central Coast charm come together.
Start your morning with coffee overlooking the hills, spend the afternoon wine tasting or exploring the coast, then return to your private patio to slow down and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
✨ Inside the Casita
• Private bedroom with king bed
• Full bathroom with jetted soaking tub
• Comfortable living area
• Well-equipped kitchenette with eat-in bar
• Induction cooktop and countertop air fryer/oven
• Dishwasher, cookware, dishes, spices & oils
• Rollaway bed with fresh linens available
• Two plush robes for use during your stay
• Private entrance and dedicated parking
🌿 Private Outdoor Space
• Private patio and fenced outdoor area
• Vineyard and rolling-hill views
• Peaceful hilltop setting
• A relaxing space for morning coffee or an evening glass of local wine
📍 Explore the Central Coast
• 10 minutes → Downtown Atascadero
• 20 minutes → Paso Robles Wine Country
• 25 minutes → Downtown San Luis Obispo
• 30 minutes → Morro Bay & Avila Beach
• 35 minutes → Pismo Beach
Spend your days discovering wineries, restaurants, beaches, hiking trails, and charming Central Coast towns—all while having a quiet place in the hills to come home to.
Guest Access:
The Casita at Vista Santa Lucia is located 5 minutes from Atascadero and Templeton, requires a car to get around or Uber/Lyft. Ample paved parking. We are under 15 minutes to Paso Robles wine country and minutes to local wineries in Templeton, CA.
The Neighborhood:
This property is nestled among the foothills, you have views from all around the property. We are on a private road in a rural setting with space in between the neighbors, you can hear the cows and turkeys from the neighbors! Even though you are in the peaceful surroundings of wine country, you are only 7 minutes to downtown Templeton and 5 minutes to downtown Atascadero. The Casita at Vista Santa Lucia is right off Highway 41 so if you need to get to the grocery store it will only take you minutes to get there. Within 5 miles of the property is Olea Olive oil tasting, Wild Horse Winery, Bella Luna Winery and Clesi Winery.
Getting Around:
Please use the main one way street to access the property, The Casita parking is located past the main house, you will see a propane tanka and a palm tree, there is a dirt driveway right after them with parking and access to The Casita. You can also use uber or lyft to get around the area as well.
Other Things to Note:
🔑 Good to Know Before You Book
🏡 On-Site Owners
The owners live on the property with their children and two dogs. The Casita shares one wall with a private shop/home office; however, your Casita, entrance, parking area, patio, and fenced outdoor space are private. You may occasionally see the owners or their family around the property, but they respect guest privacy.
👥 Occupancy & Additional Guest Fee
Maximum occupancy is 3 adults. Infants and young children are welcome. The nightly rate includes up to 2 guests. A $42 per person, per night fee applies for guests over 2. Please include your full guest count when booking.
Additional fees may be subject to applicable platform fees and taxes, which may increase the final amount shown at checkout.
🌿 Rural Setting
Our country location is part of the charm, but you may encounter wildlife, including deer, birds, reptiles, rodents, horses, and the occasional cow. Bugs and other critters are also part of rural living. We have regular professional pest service, but recommend keeping doors closed and food properly stored. Please supervise children and pets outdoors.
🐾 Dogs Welcome
One dog is welcome with prior approval and a $125 non-refundable pet fee. Sorry, no cats. The owners have two dogs on-site, and some fencing is shared between the spaces.
🚭 Non-Smoking Property
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property. A $300 fee applies for violations.
📹 Exterior Security Cameras
Exterior security cameras operate 24/7 and include a Ring doorbell at the front entrance, one camera above the garage, and two overlooking the back patio areas. There are no interior cameras. Tampering with or disabling cameras is prohibited.
🚗 Parking & Visitors
A maximum of 2 guest vehicles is permitted due to our private one-way road. Registered guests may have up to 2 additional daytime visitors between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
🌙 Quiet Hours
Quiet hours are 10:00 PM–8:00 AM. We appreciate your help maintaining the peaceful atmosphere of the property.
Come for the wine country, rolling hills, and Central Coast adventures—and return to the privacy and quiet of your own hilltop Casita.