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Private 1.5-Acre Resort | Pool, Spa, Sauna

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A swimming pool with a built-in hot tub, surrounded by a patio with outdoor furniture and a gazebo.
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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.
A kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a built-in oven.
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with shutters.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • High-speed internet

Explore the area

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Vista, CA
  • Place, Twin Oaks Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Palomar College
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, California State University San Marcos
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st floor Bedroom Suite - Africa Room

1 King Bed

2nd Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Hawaii

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Master

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

2nd Master

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Africa

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet

Hawaii

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Vista

Vista is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out Carlsbad Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Carlsbad State Beach and Oceanside Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
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Vista, CA

What's nearby

  • Twin Oaks Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Palomar College - 11 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Moonlight Ampitheatre - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Alta Vista Gardens - 14 min drive - 7.1 km
  • California State University San Marcos - 14 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 26 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Albertacos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Frida’s Taqueria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private 1.5-Acre Resort | Pool, Spa, Sauna have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Private 1.5-Acre Resort | Pool, Spa, Sauna?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private 1.5-Acre Resort | Pool, Spa, Sauna on 9 Nov 2026 start from AU$3,177, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Private 1.5-Acre Resort | Pool, Spa, Sauna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private 1.5-Acre Resort | Pool, Spa, Sauna?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private 1.5-Acre Resort | Pool, Spa, Sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private 1.5-Acre Resort | Pool, Spa, Sauna?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private 1.5-Acre Resort | Pool, Spa, Sauna located?

Set in Vista, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Twin Oaks Golf Club, Alta Vista Gardens and The Wave Waterpark. Moonlight Ampitheatre and California State University San Marcos are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, good for groups who know each other well. Bathrooms are shared and accessed through bedrooms
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 22 Oct 2026
Thank you, Megan, for the 10/10 and for extending your stay with us! We're so glad your group enjoyed the house. For future guests, here's how the bathrooms work: three of the bedrooms have their own private bathroom, and two bedrooms share a bathroom that also has its own separate entrance for privacy. There's also a full bathroom off the kitchen and a half bath off the game room, so no one ever has to go through someone else's bedroom to reach a bathroom. The house was designed with privacy in mind, which is why it works so well for both families and groups. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication from owners. Bedrooms with separate bathrooms are a big plus. House was well equipped from kitchen to game room and pool was a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from Management on 22 Oct 2026
Thank you, Dwayne, for the wonderful 10/10 review! We're so glad the private bathrooms worked well for your group, and that you enjoyed everything from the kitchen to the game room and the pool. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd love to welcome you back to Buena Creek anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond Amazing get away & the host is fabulous with communicating! We will definitely be back again someday! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from Management on 22 Oct 2026
Thank you so much, Deana, for the kind words and the 10/10! We're thrilled you had such a wonderful getaway at Buena Creek. It was a joy hosting you, and we'll be ready to welcome you back whenever you're ready to return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing stay at this stunning property. We truly felt like we were at a resort with the amenities and backyard space. We used all areas of the spacious yard. The interior was equally stunning, from the open concept which allowed us to all be together to the large sitting areas so everyone was comfortable. The communication with Mark was quick and easy. He was accommodating to ensure that we were comfortable after a lo my day of traveling. Everything was clean and nicely decorating. There really wasn’t anything else that we needed. We would highly recommend this beautiful space to people looking for a home away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark and Karen were incredible hosts, always responding promptly, and provided everything we could need and more for our stay. Their home was indeed a beautiful refuge and our family had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the grounds, different sport courts, and pingpong/game room. Thank you Stevens!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Host was very accommodating and nice, communication and response time was very fast. I would love to have my family stay here again, very fun time! We had no problems while staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

The house and grounds were perfect for an extended family Christmas! We couldn’t have asked for anything more.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was equipped for cooking including a lot of details I don’t normally see in most VRBO’s. The entertainment activities for kids and teens were perfect. The only issue was the maintaining heat in the heated pool and hot tub. Otherwise, the host was attentive and answered any questions we had immediately. The attention to details provided in the home was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2025
Marlene, Your family is always welcome back. As we communicated to you prior your stay, it will take 2-3 hours to warm the pool to 80 degrees every morning during the winter. We also told you it would take 45 mins to heat the spa to 103 degrees. Based on our remote pool records we achieved your daily use requirements.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most comfortable convenience day I’ve ever had. We came for a wedding and stayed with my family of five my in-laws and my niece and her family of four. We were all comfortable. Had enough space for all of us to spend time together and would highly recommend this location to anyone. We will definitely book again the next time we have to come for a wedding or event.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice relaxing place

House was very nice, clean and roomy. Activities for everyone. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property with great location

Amazing family-friendly property! Great location for a family get together. Mark and Karen were very communicative and accommodating on our week long stay. Everything we needed was readily available. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second time staying!

My family and I all stayed here for the second year in a row and couldn’t be more pleased. This is a perfect property for family fun - especially for competitive siblings! There’s ping pong and volleyball and lots of space to lounge.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, professionally decorated, and spotless. We appreciated the well-equipped kitchen and plentiful linens. The pool and yard were a particular treat. Overall, the place felt peaceful, quiet, and relaxing. Just what we needed. Thank you, Mark, for sharing your home with us and being such a responsive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time! The house was perfect for all of us with plenty of space for family dinners and kids to run and play. It was especially nice to have a bathroom attached to every bedroom. The kitchen was very well stocked with items to cook and serve large meals. The property is lovely with several neat places to explore and play outdoor games. There's a large game room which was perfect for the kids to be together and in their own space. The home was very clean and well stocked with towels, sheets & blankets, etc. There were also sand toys, beach chairs & boogie boards for a wonderful day at the beach. The house is well-placed for short day trips out to legoland, the beach, the flower field, etc. Mark was very communicative and responsive. We all had such a great time together and this home was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

We had a very nice stay at Mark and Karen’s home. The house was very accommodating and relaxing for the 8 of us. Thank you Mark for being so attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Thank you Audrey, glad you and the family got to use our place. Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Retreat

We were looking for a place where our extended family could be together for the holidays and have something to keep us all entertained. This place was perfect. Like having our own private resort. Clean, perfectly equipped, and luxurious.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2022
Elias Family, Thank you for staying with us and taking care of our place. It was great having you family use all of the amenities during the holidays…. Come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded Family Paradise

Could not have asked for better. Clean, exactly as described, very well taken care of rental home. My family books similar annually and this has been by far the best; the TLC given to this property is apparent and appreciated.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration!

Great place to entertain 3 generations, from swimming to badminton! Large property for multiple groups to do many activities at the same time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Exceeded expectations. The inclusion of basic condiments and household supplies was unexpected but very welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property and home

This is an ideal property for a multi-generational family gathering. We enjoyed it thoroughly. There is a wide variety of games available, inside and out, a wonderful heated pool with a hot tub, and even a sauna. The kitchen is well-equipped and the owner was very responsive. Beautiful grounds.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience awesome place

It’s an outstanding place, plenty of spaces, room, games and activities, very well furnished and decorated, plenty of room for eating, several places, big kitchen with all stuff you may need plus fully equipped bathrooms and amenities. It is 11 points over 10 place. The owner gave us references for places, restaurants and tourism, our best for Marc & Karen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Thank you Rodrigo, you and your family are welcome back anytime. Thank you for taking care of our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Estate

The house is fantastic! It has a large family room with an open floor plan to the kitchen and eating area. This allowed our whole family to gather and talk. If wanted a quiet time, there are places outside to sit or rest (hammock) and reflect. The host was responsive and very kind. The house is better than the VRBO listing. We had a wonderful family reunion. Everything was perfect from the pool to the game room to the kitchen!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just wow!

I came with my family and some dear friends to celebrate my 50th birthday. This home was absolutely stunning. Clean, beautifully appointed, incredibly stocked kitchen and linens... it really felt like a comfortable home. Mark was honest and accomodating, and I showed up with gifts for my birthday left for me! Such a perfect place for celebration, connection and relaxation. It was a perfect four days. I highly recommend this home, one of the best VRBO experiences I have ever had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bella Buena

The Buena Creek Refuge is indeed a beautiful refuge. We felt relaxed the moment we popped out of the cars. Nine of us spent 6 nights celebrating our 50th anniversary and visiting the area attractions. It was wonderful to have the Refuge to come home to rather than some hotel. The 2 grandkids loved the pool and climbing to the gazebo almost as much as Legoland. Great kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining areas and did I mention 5 king beds! Our host was easy to communicate with and I enjoyed all our exchanges. On a scale of 1 to 5, it’s at least a 6!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Refuge

This beautiful home is truly an amazing place to get away from it all. There is something for everyone...sparkling pool and hot tub, sauna, game room (ping pong, X Box, Foosball, Pac Man), badminton, corn hole, an outdoor living room and pool side fire pit for roasting marshmallows with the kids. The property is well equipped with everything you need to make you feel at home. There are lots of blankets, towels and kitchen is well stocked with all you need to cook a feast. Mark is an attentive host, checking in frequently and quick to answer any questions. Thank you for sharing your home. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Thank you Katie, you guys were great guests and we were glad you used all of our fun toys and activities. Come back again anytime!
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