Casa de los Sueños Casita: KING Bed, Sleeps 2 Maximum
3-7 Night Minimum with discount for stays of 7 nights or more.
Designed in the unique Santa Fe style architecture, Casa de Los Sueños (House of Dreams) at Hacienda Felise has a very special ambiance. Your private one-bedroom, fully equipped casita is perfect for ADULTS as a couple's romantic getaway, girlfriends' retreat, or week of R&R. Art lovers are sure to recognize the Diego Rivera vibe in this sweet ‘house of dreams.’ Your 650 sq ft one-bedroom casita offers maximum privacy for your romantic getaway. Fully furnished with all the comforts of home make it perfect for longer stays so you can fully immerse yourself in all the diverse activity options of the Central Coast. Strong WiFi is a plus for those working remotely. You will enjoy the convenience of having fully equipped kitchen (full-size fridge, stove-top, convection/microwave oven, dishwasher) stocked with the basics including plenty of delicious eco-friendly coffee, tea, etc. for your first week with us. Your living area is appointed with sofa, fireplace, flat screen with Direct TV and a surround sound system. You'll find a brand new comfy KING bed with fresh quality linens, SMART TV for streaming your Netflix, Amazon etc. in the bedroom (but no cable), ample bath towels, double basin sinks, toiletries like soaps, shampoo/conditioner, hairdryer, even a washer and dryer.
The Central Coast has very moderate weather year-round, with the exception of a few days per year, but just in case they occur during your visit you can enjoy a nice breeze from the bedroom and living room ceiling fans. The French doors open up onto a private deck that overlooks an oak grove where deer, owls and other wildlife are often spotted.
On the grounds, we have unique cactus and succulent gardens, designed with an 'infinity walk' and an outdoor live bamboo oxygen room - perfect for yoga or meditation. At the top of the gardens there's a gazebo - an ideal spot to catch the sunset or enjoy your happy hour picnic.
Feel free to grab our beach towels and picnic tote we've left for you to borrow, and head to the beach or some of our country road wineries for a day of leisurely exploration. Plan a visit to one of our many Farmers' Markets and prepare a delicious meal in your kitchen, or grill some fresh caught fish out on your secluded deck as you sip some Edna Valley wine you discovered during your day's adventure.
After a day of taking in our beaches, trails, and wineries, unwind in front of the fireplace, catch a little satellite TV on the living room flat screen, stream movies on the bedroom SMART TV, or use the WiFi and surf the internet looking for current local events for tomorrow's adventure. (WiFi password details are in your Welcome Book) STRONG WiFi and all the comfortable amenities of home make your private casita deal for situations of WORKING REMOTELY! Plus, with longer stays you'll get to fully enjoy and immerse yourself in all the diverse activity options of the Central Coast.
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL: We think it’s important to do what we can to minimize the environmental impacts of tourism. We've tried to be as eco-friendly as possible, both with design and lifestyle, so you will notice shaded terraces and decks that keep the hacienda cool, solar energy, bamboo flooring in kitchen and living room, etc. Here’s some other ways we are striving to lighten our footprint and those of our guests: **Increased our solar panels and now produce about 95% of the energy needed to run our property. **Water conservation with drought resistant, low-water landscape **You will find delicious dark roast coffee waiting for you that comes in plant-based, PLASTIC-FREE coffee pods that are compostable. **Filtered drinking water is available in each unit, so NO Plastic water bottles need to be used during your stay. **Refillable amenity dispensers to reduce use of plastic bottles **Wool Dryer Balls: reduce drying time and save energy, plus are eco-friendly, reusable, and hypoallergenic. *Remember - California is in a drought, so please help us to minimize water use. TESLA - ELECTRIC VEHICLES: We have an EV charging station, and happy Tesla guests say they get 5 miles per charging hour (Additional fee of $15 p/day to use charging station. *Please let us know you need the EV station at the time of booking.
ELEVATE YOUR STAY BY ADDING ONE OF OUR EXPERIENCES:
ROMANCE PACKAGE His & Her Signature Robes perfect for cuddling up, Box of locally made, ethically sourced chocolate truffles and we will share some of our locally made port to pair with it, enjoy a Late Check Out - Extend your stay by 2 hours (or trade for a 2-hour early check-in if available), Two-for-One Wine Tasting Passes for 3 select wineries. Romance Package is an additional $160 per couple ($295 value). Book your stay and mention “Romance Package.”
SIP & SOAK PACKAGE: Put your feet up on your patio, unwind, and listen to sounds of nature as you Sip & Soak your cares away with a DIY CBD Foot Soak! Includes: *Your Sip (Complimentary glass of local beverage) *CBD Foot Soak Salts, 50mg (local product)
*CBD Sugar Scrub 1oz (local product) *Hotel Slippers
Sip & Soak Package is an additional $40 p/person; Book your stay and mention “SIP & SOAK Package.”
Guest Access: You will have full use of the casita, its private deck, and BBQ. There is designated parking for one car right in front of your casita (please let us know if you require 2 spots).
ELECTRIC VEHICLES - WE HAVE A CHARGING STATION for guests with extra $15p/nt (TESLA guests say 5miles p/charging hour). In addition to the deck, there is a sitting area in front of the casita for your enjoyment. The area beyond the gate between the main house and the casita are off limits to guests. We need the gate to always be closed and latched to keep the local wildlife out of this area (deer, coyotes, etc). Interaction with Guests: We live on the 3 acre property, in the main hacienda. We keep busy schedules, and can only accommodate check-in arrivals between 4:00-8:00pm, so please keep that in mind and make sure that works for your schedule prior to making the reservation. Should you like privacy and seclusion, we are happy to oblige (the casita is perfect for this), but if you prefer more interaction, we are happy to tell you about the highlights of the area and make suggestions on where to eat and what to do, perhaps over a glass of wine!
The Neighborhood: We live in a quiet neighborhood, conveniently located minutes away from The Village of Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, good restaurants, beaches and wineries. Easy 2.5 mile access to the Hwy 101.
**HOUSE RULES** Check-in is between 4pm & 8pm (unfortunately we can not accommodate check-ins after 8:30)
ADULTS ONLY - Strict 2 GUEST MAXimum for Casa de los Suenos casita. Intended as an adult retreat experience, not appropriate nor safe for children so please don't book if you're traveling with children.
NO PETS allowed - no exceptions, so please don't ask. We keep our guest accommodations as pet-free zones due to family sensitivities and allergies.
NON-SMOKERS ONLY - Absolutely NO SMOKING inside the casita or anywhere on the property (including electronic cigarettes/vaping). Family members have severe allergies and we are surrounded by dry brush, especially with the drought. Please take this into account if you decide to stay with us.
Please remove your shoes at the door (a basket is provided to store them inside).
Quiet hours are between 9:00pm - 8:00am.
No parties -- zen and peacefulness are your guidelines. Only registered guests allowed on the property.
Please report any breakages or stains right away so that we can take care of it for the next guest.
Our home and neighborhood are very special and we're delighted to share them, with the expectation of respect and care from our guests. We ask that you please respect our house rules. This basic code of conduct will make this a wonderful experience for our guests, ourselves, and our neighbors.
Getting Around: We are located halfway between Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO). We are less than 8 miles to San Luis Obispo Airport and less than 4 miles to the Amtrak Station in Grover Beach. We have easy access to the Hwy 101, with almost no traffic, so getting anywhere off the 101 is uncomplicated.
Other Things to Note: So much to do! Hiking, biking, surfing, kayaking, fishing, yoga, golfing, Cal Poly Performing Arts (PAC), local music events, food events, wine tasting...Location is minutes to beaches, hiking trails, factory outlet shopping, Village of Arroyo Grande, downtown San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly, Pismo Beach, and Avila Beach. Within less than 10 miles from 22+ wineries, plus hundreds more in Avila, Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara.
For Cyclists: lots of trails and back roads to ride, or you could even ride to the wineries. And the casita has a large covered area for stowing your bikes!
1.25 hours to San Simeon to see Elephant seals and Hearst Castle.1 hour to the Danish village of Solvang; in the summer you can enjoy the outdoor theatre. Did you forget something? No problem! CVS is 2 minutes up the road, and Trader Joe's is 5. Special Times To Travel: October-February: Monarch Butterfly Season June-September: Witness the Humpback whales as they migrate between Mexico and Alaska
