PACIFIC VISTA RETREAT Stunning 5BR Home Overlooking Ocean Privacy and Pool

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first pulled up to Pacific Vista Retreat, I wasn’t sure what to expect – the listing photos looked almost too good to be true. But stepping through that front door and seeing the ocean spread out through those floor-to-ceiling windows? Yeah, it’s the real deal. This isn’t some cramped beach rental where you’re fighting for mirror space – we’re talking about a legitimate 5-bedroom house that actually feels like a home, not a hotel that someone crammed furniture into.

The pool area is where this place really shines, and I mean that literally. You know how some vacation rentals have these tiny afterthought pools? This one’s actually big enough to swim laps if you’re into that sort of thing, though I spent most of my time floating around with a drink watching the sunset. The deck setup is pretty smart too – there’s enough seating that our group of eight never felt crowded, plus these little side tables everywhere so you’re not constantly getting up to grab your phone or sunglasses. What really got me was how private everything felt. I was expecting to hear neighbors or traffic, but it’s surprisingly quiet – just ocean sounds and the occasional seagull reminding you where you are.

The bedrooms are spread out enough that you can actually escape from your travel companions when you need to (trust me, by day three everyone needs some space). The master suite upstairs has this ridiculous view that makes you want to just stay in bed with coffee all morning, and the other rooms are genuinely comfortable – not those weird vacation rental beds that feel like sleeping on a rock. Kitchen’s fully stocked too, which matters more than you think when you’re staying somewhere for more than a couple nights. We ended up cooking breakfast most mornings because, well, why leave when you can eat pancakes while staring at the Pacific? Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – none of that weird key-hiding treasure hunt you sometimes get with these private rentals. The whole experience just felt… easy, I guess. It’s got that 4-star polish without feeling stuffy or like you’re going to get charged for breathing wrong. Sure, it’s not beachfront – you’ll need to walk a bit to actually get your toes in the sand – but honestly, that elevated view is worth the trade-off.

Rooms

• Five-Bedroom House with 4 × 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 1 single bed, 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 4, 2 single beds and 2 × 5 for 11 adults

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