Irvine

"The Retreat in Laguna lives up to its name and then some. My wife and our teenage sons spent a 3-day weekend in the Villa D'Arte studio, and we had a great experience. We've been to Laguna many times over the years and always stayed in a standard hotel not near the water or downtown. The Retreat is an ideal location, right on top of a great beach for boogie boarding and within easy walking distance of all that Laguna has to offer. The complex is slick too, with a great deck overlooking the water that we spent a lot of time on and outdoor cabinets with all the beach gear you'd need. The owners have thought of everything for a peaceful, vibrant Laguna experience. And the studio was plenty big for all of us, with a nice kitchen and bathroom too, although we spent most of our time outside enjoying the sun. Perhaps the best part was we didn't drive anywhere for 2 of our 3-day visit, another bonus in So Cal. I'd highly recommend the Retreat and we're looking forward to our next return trip."

"We are a family of five that have stayed at the cottage multiple times and especially love the location. Easy to get downtown and close to the beach. The cottage is comfortable, and even with 5 people we seem to stay out of each others way. Carmen is easy to work with and takes pride in the home, making upgrades of appliances, tile and addressing maintenance needs. We will be back again for sure."