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A Beautiful Setting to get away from Urban Life and Recharge

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Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 346.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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Paso Robles, CA
  • Lake Nacimiento
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Justin Vineyards and Winery
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Hearst Castle
    ‪121 min drive‬
  • Paso Robles, CA (PRB-Paso Robles Municipal)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Futon

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
More than one pet requires owners approval and $25
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets must be accompanied by owner at all times and can not be left on property unattended.
Any smoking in the apartment will result in a $200 cleaning charge

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Paso Robles

Located in Paso Robles, this apartment is on a lake. Cambria’s Historical Museum and Cambria Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Oak Paradise Wakeboarding and Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay. Cambria State Marine Park and Paso Robles Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
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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, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 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 23 kg 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?

Checkout 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. DAOU Vineyards and Turley Wine Cellars are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great weekend escape

Nowhere near anything, which was exactly what I wanted. Simple, quiet, and peaceful. Patio area is super luxe, great views, great sunrises, and awesome for stargazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

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

Great

Great property, super accommodating and kind host. SUV was def helpful in getting around
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great. It is very far from everything so keep that in mind if you’re going wine tasting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Beauty and Quiet

We picked a perfect time for our stay; The trees in and around the property were ablaze with color. The quiet was calming and restorative ( no city noises at all!) The host was super kind and responsive. Highly recommended. Bring ALL your food! It's a long drive to the nearest shops, but for us that was a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruno s.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for lake getaway

This place was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location

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 traveller

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Iban

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

luis r.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Mitchell Samuelian

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Judy and I moved here in 2021 and have been updating the property ever since. We have beautiful landscaping, a vineyard, a Koi pond, and an extensive solar system powering everything, including our well.

We both work in the renewable industry as executives, so are able to work from home when we are not traveling.

Why they chose this property

Rural communities have a strong sense of community because we often have to pull together to help each other since even simple things like grocery or hardware stores can be relatively far away.

We enjoy the friendships and community we are a part of. We love that we can see the stars (there is no light pollution), that we know our neighbors, and that there is always a project to work on.

The Lake is a wonderful bonus, and being able to spend some downtime relaxing on our dock or out on the boat enjoying the beautiful weather our areas offers helps us recharge.

What makes this property unique

The entire property is 13 acres and is in a very remote setting. There is a full kitchen in the apartment, full access to an outdoor kitchen, and a separate grill on the dock, but there are no take-out or delivery options. You can genuinely forget the rat race exists. The Hilltop Retreat is in a separate building from our home. We have a small vineyard, our own dock on the lake, and spectacular views. We respect our guest's privacy, but we have also made some new friends and shared a glass of wine on the expansive deck.

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