Villa Da Vinci

Address: 729 Gaviota Dr. Laguna Beach, CA 92651

This villa is inspired by the Italian Renaissance artist and inventor, Leonardo Da Vinci, and is truly an artist’s retreat. This hideaway is intimate and cozy, featuring sky blue walls of Venetian plaster with a revolving art collection from local galleries. Panoramic ocean views of the Laguna Beach coastline are seen from the front living area and porch. The master bedroom is intimate and restful with a mahogany wood Queen bed and signature cotton bedding. The gourmet kitchen is outfitted with dark wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and marble countertops. The living-dining area is set with a bar style tabletop with chairs and a leather couch, which is also a sleeper sofa.

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Pretty mediocre and view not as advertised

  Stayed 8 days ending in July, 2022

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  Stacy R from WASHINGTONG, DC does not recommend this vacation rental.

  This place would be fine for a night, but we had originally booked it for a 2 week stay (coming from the east coast to visit family and do some work). Pro's: location is great, easy walk to town and beach. Cons: The view from the photos is very misleading - there is a large house in front that blocks the majority of your view. Also needed better supports for longer stays, there was no dresser for example so we were living out of our suitcases. They also don't offer any cleaning and there is not a mop or anything in unit, so sand was challenging. Wifi is not suitable for trying to work. Generally in need of updates, cabinets missing knobs, knives not sharp, no side table by bed, etc.

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• Laguna Beach

  Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2022

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  Lynn M from Phoenix, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  The Villa Da Vinci was wonderful! The photos are very accurate. It was very comfortable and had all the necessary things. The ocean views did not disappoint. It is much better than staying in a hotel.
  

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• Another Great Stay at Villa Da Vinci @ the Retreat

  Stayed 6 days ending in March, 2022

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  Kelly R from Austin, Texas recommends this vacation rental

  This is the 5th time I've stayed at the Retreat in Laguna. Check-in/out was a breeze, the villa was clean and you can't beat the location. Nothing beats leaving the door open and hearing the ocean!

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• Great location! Updates would go a long way!

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2022

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  Maggie K from Bend, OR recommends this vacation rental

  We loved the location of villa davinci. It was easy to find, easy to park, and the view was lovely! The place was clean and appointed w the most necessary items. The thing I thought could be improved was the TV in the living room. Its positioned in a way that made it difficult to watch and is outdated. It would be nice to have smart TV installed on an arm that pulls out and around so that you can watch while sitting on the couch!

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• Not Our Favorite

  Stayed 2 days ending in January, 2022

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  melanie p from FOOTHILL RANCH, CA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Laguna Beach is amazing but this particular unit is just okay. The view here is definitely blocked on one whole side by the house in front of it. The left side of the balcony view is beautiful. The inside flooring is worn looking as is the kitchen. The a/c and heater unit is very complicated and needed the super to show us how to sync the unit to make it work. With all of the options in this area, we wouldn’t stay here again for the price.

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• laguna

  Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2022

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  PAUL M from Reno, NV does not recommend this vacation rental.

  so so

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• Villa Da Vinci

  Stayed 4 days ending in January, 2022

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  Lawrence S from Palm Desert, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay was great the location is the best and the views are fantastic! The only issue upon arrival was the floors were dirty and needed to be swept. There was only a small broom/dustpan which did not do the job. I suggest a regular size broom and even a floor vac be supplied to guests. As you can imagine being by the beach you will bring sand into the Villa on a daily basis. Part of this type of rental is clean-up after yourself and I personally don't mind cleaning myself. Other than that, it was a very pleasant time and would diffidently rent from this property again!

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• Another Relaxing Stay

  Stayed 5 days ending in January, 2022

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  Julio S from HENDERSON, NV recommends this vacation rental

  This was our 6th stay at The Retreat and our 3rd stay in Vila Da Vinci in the past 16 months. It feels like our "home away from home"

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• Amazingly Beautiful Stay!

  Stayed 1 day ending in December, 2021

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  a guest from Simi Valley, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Loved the high end stay at Villa Da Vinci. Looking forward to the next time:-)

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• Another Relaxing Stay

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2021

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  Julio S from HENDERSON, NV recommends this vacation rental

  This is our 4th stay this year. Really love this unit(Da Vinci) very roomy, private & lovely view.Our dog feels very at home always Julio & staff were a joy to work with.

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• Da Vinci Villa

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2021

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  Danny H from Lehi, Utah does not recommend this vacation rental.

  There is black mold covering the entire bathroom ceiling and part of the wall. Completely unacceptable that the property manager thinks this is ok. Smells like mold. Had to keep the bathroom door closed all of the time.

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• Was great!

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2021

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  Nicole S from Costa Mesa, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We loved our villa!

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• Beach Escape

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2021

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  Julio S from HENDERSON, NV recommends this vacation rental

  This was our 6th stay at The Retreat, but our 1st in Villa Da Vinci. We loved it. So perfect for us and our pup. Julio was as wonderful as ever with accommodating our booking. Looking forward to our next stay.

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• Fabulous!

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2021

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  Denise L from Mission Viejo, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We rented 3 villas in this complex to celebrate my sis in law’s birthday. Love the location, the view, the extra 1/2 bath in this unit, easy beach access (quite a few stairs BTW), super close grocery store, walk everywhere and the shared/common deck. No downsides for us!

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• Wonderful

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2021

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  a guest from Zephyr Cove, NV recommends this vacation rental

  Relaxing, comfortable. Prefect

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• Love the ocean!

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2021

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  a guest from San Diego, California does not recommend this vacation rental.

  The location of the property is great. The check in/out service was good. For the cost of the unit...I’m sorry to say it needs a lot of TLC!!! After checking in... there were several things that needed to be taken care of! The front desk had a maintenance person come to handle the issues. With proper maintenance these things should have been taken care of ahead of time. This particular unit also has a building that partially blocks the view in front of it. Hopefully the company will upgrade these units soon. Then I would return because of the location.

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• Perfect for Our Getaway

  Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2021

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  Cathy S from West Carrollton, OH recommends this vacation rental

  Very conveniently located with a great view and the beach was easy to access. The villa is very comfortable with a great patio. We totally enjoyed our stay. The staff and housekeeping are very friendly and helpful and we would definitely love to experience this all again.

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• 5 star!

  Stayed 1 day ending in May, 2021

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  Jolie L from La quinta , Ca recommends this vacation rental

  I am a frequent visitor of this beautiful retreat, I love the Da Vinci unit because it has two bathrooms. Check in was seamless and we even were greeted by flipping dolphins in the water just outside the unit shortly after arrival. The location is amazing as tou can walk to everything, and the bed is super comfortable.

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• The Retreat

  Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2021

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  Teresa B from Redlands, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We loved our stay in Villa da Vinci with the outstanding ocean views. Was so great to listen to the ocean. Very relaxing. It was so nice to be able to walk to the shops and restaurants and not worry about parking. Clean and comfortable.

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• Great Place and Great Views

  Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2021

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  Paul G from Hoboken, NJ recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful unit. Very clean with great views and layout. We’ll be back.

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• Thank you

  Stayed 1 day ending in March, 2021

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  a guest from San Diego, NA recommends this vacation rental

  It was a fantastic experience overall, loved everything about it.

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• So much better than a hotel!

  Stayed 3 days ending in March, 2021

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  Denise L from Mission Viejo, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Love these ocean view condos. Nicely appointed and you can walk everywhere.

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• Beautiful all around, inside and out!

  Stayed 3 days ending in March, 2021

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  a guest from Colorado Springs, CO recommends this vacation rental

  Absolutely stunning views. Stellar location walking distance to the beach (2 min) and to the restaurants (5-10 min). The place itself is high class, but comfortable. Great place for a family of 4 or a girls weekend.

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• ALWAYS A FABULOUS STAYCATION!

  Stayed 3 days ending in March, 2021

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  Rebbeca D from Murrieta, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We discovered the Retreat last year and now it is our go to vacation spot not far from home . . . Fabulous views, peaceful sound of the ocean waves . . . this is where we go to rejuvenate . . .

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• It’s all about location

  Stayed 4 days ending in November, 2020

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  Geralyn M from North Las Vegas, NV recommends this vacation rental

  Started out well with the reservation process. As was the check in process. Upon entering the villa, we immediately noticed the cleaning was sub par. Also noticed ants. Maid came and cleaned spots we noticed that were unacceptable. Did not have anything for the ants, however. Except a spray that would be harmful to our dog. The condition of the unit is definitely not depicted in the online photos. Dishwater is definitely defective and on its last leg. Toilet paper roll was broken. Air conditioning/heat not working properly. Sadly left our homemade apple pie on the refrigerator. Didn’t expect to retrieve that, however, I have emailed several times asking about our pie plate. Passed down from my late mother. I’ve not received one response. When we were checked in, they answered promptly. Which we appreciated. Now, nothing. Definitely has us very upset. Positive notes.. the location is fantastic and the space with a view was worth it.

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• Beautiful location! Great Place to stay

  Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2020

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  Jayme B from Irvine, CA recommends this vacation rental

  This is an amazing location. The view and kitchen are worth the money. However, one thing I will say is the sofa couch is very uncomfortable. My family was located during the recent fires in Irvine and my son slept on the pull out bed in the sofa. He said the bar was in his back and every time he moved you would here the most wretched noise. For the money I would hope they would replace the couch for the future. Other than that and the floors not very clean, I would recommend this place and would love to return under different circumstances.

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• Laguna Beach Lovers

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2020

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  a guest from Burbank, Ca recommends this vacation rental

  Really enjoyed our stay in Laguna. The management & staff were very friendly and helpful. Our unit was very clean with a few exceptions. The ceiling above tub was moldy (I know this happens at the beach). The outdoor cushions need replacing (thin as paper). I brought these things to management attention, & we’re grateful for me telling them.

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• Great location

  Stayed 2 days ending in August, 2020

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  a guest from Aliso Viejo, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We went here for a local staycation. The location is incredible... you are overlooking another rooftop, but you see water, lots of it. The walk down to the beach is quick and easy. You are also close to town, so it's all walkable and we didn't need to get into the car the whole time we were there.
  
  As for the accommodations-- it's a great size. A tiny living space, a kitchen and a queen sized bed. The deck is perfect. The only down sides are that the place is worn-- you see it on some of the furniture and cabinets. The only other very minor complaint-- it's hard to watch TV the way the tv and couch are situated.

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• Perfect getaway

  Stayed 1 day ending in July, 2020

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  Jordan O from Northridge, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We wanted to upgrade for our wedding weekend, so they recommended the villa by the ocean. Iam super happy that I asked for an upgrade because the place and view were perfect. The bed was really comfortable. The only bad thing was that we could only stay one night due to work the following day.

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• Shelby's Bzday Trip

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2020

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  Melissa P from Henderson, NV recommends this vacation rental

  Fabulous as always

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• My COVID getaway for mental and physical peace

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2020

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  Carlene B from Los Alamitos, CA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Felt misled regarding view of ocean. Spoke to three different people when trying to book. They read a script. Wouldn’t show me to villa once I checked in. I explained very important for me to distance from strangers and impossible here. The private walk to beach and dog walk was a joke too. Upon check 8n,which I got all in quote for 2;400 dollars. Didn’t include pkg. I disputed that because my quote included everything. Then they charged me 75 a night for my dog which wasn’t allowed in beach 9am til 6. My opti9n alley or the private dog path. Which by the way I have halls wider and dog **** was everywhere.
  The place was very clean. Hardly any cookware couldn’t even find a pan to bake in. There were also window that did not lock. I had to put weights and what I had to feel safe.

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• Great as Usual

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2020

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  Dave L from Las Vegas, NV recommends this vacation rental

  Third time staying here. Location is perfect and villa was well appointed and clean.

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• Laguna Villas

  Stayed 2 days ending in June, 2020

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  Wendy P from Calabasas, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We loved our room because there were several inoperable fans and AC and dishwasher and tv’s but the 2nd place we lived to was fantastic. Highly recommend the newer properties.

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• Wonderful Retreat!

  Stayed 2 days ending in June, 2020

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  Rebbeca D from Murrieta, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We booked Villa Da Vinci at the last minute and for the first time. It was everything we had hope it would be and more. Fantastic location, Breathtaking Views, Incredibly Relaxing! We will definitely stay at these villas again.

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• Guest

  Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2020

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  Adam T from La Verne, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The following was of poor quality:
  Dish washer, bed and bed frame, and couch.
  The bathrooms were done and the kitchen would be perfect if the dishwasher was attached properly, and had dishwasher soap readily available. The balcony was good.

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• Surprise stay

  Stayed 2 days ending in February, 2020

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  a guest from La Habra, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We have stayed at this location in the past, it’s a great location with fantastic view of the ocean and sunset is breathtaking. The Villa is a favorite of my girlfriend And it’s always clean we will continue to stay there in the future. Highly recommended by myself and her. Thank you for the hospitality

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• Relaxed and Refreshed

  Stayed 1 day ending in January, 2020

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  Connie F recommends this vacation rental

  Decided to do a last minute overnight stay with my sister who flew in from out of town. We could not have been happier. The room was amazing! The view was incredible! The amenities (1 and 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen, deck, fireplace, etc.) was more than I could have asked for! The bed was so comfortable and the shower was like a built-in massage. I can't wait to go back for another last minute get away!

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• My Escape to Gorgeous Laguna

  Stayed 4 days ending in January, 2020

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  a guest recommends this vacation rental

  This was my third stay at The Retreat. It's perfect for me with the kitchen, the deck, the bed, everything.

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• Be cautious before booking and ask specific questions!

  Stayed 4 days ending in December, 2019

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  a guest from Kansas City, MO does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Arrived on Xmas day to discover it was a bait and switch..the unit I booked was ocean front with views of the ocean from all windows on the ocean side. The unit we were taken to was a view of a parking lot and backed up to an alley. I went back to manager and said there was a mistake and she said the pictures were of the general area not of a specific unit. I told her I was not not paying for it and I would dispute the charges on my Amex.. She called someone and offered me another unit but it would only be available for half the time I was supposed to be there. I declined. I told them I wanted a complete refund and they did credit me before I left the property..which was the only positive experience of the property.

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• Christmas Visit to Laguna

  Stayed 1 day ending in December, 2019

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  Larry S from Prescott, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  Great location, cute apartments but they are small so travel light. It would be tough for any more than 2 people. Easy beach access and quick walk to everything. The common area balcony was a big bonus, specially when we had family visit one afternoon, beautiful ocean views. The Deck restaurant is located in the hotel right next door, beachside seating and a classy bar with fireplace, The Stateroom too, for evening drinks.

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