The Retreat in Laguna
TOP SPOT: Splurge Worthy
STORY BY: Veronica Hill
Summary: Eight new luxury vacation villas open in Laguna Beach, and they have some sweet deals!
Location: 729 Gaviota Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Price Range: $$$
The Retreat in Laguna, a Tuscan-style getaway overlooking the lapping waves of the Laguna Beach coast, is one of the newest vacation villas to hit this artistic beach village.
Located on Gaviota Drive, each of the eight Laguna Beach vacation homes offers the finest in modern amenities, ranging from gourmet kitchens and concierge services to one-of-a-kind pieces of local art from renowned artists like Wyland, Shane Townley and Steve Lustig.
These luxury Laguna Beach villas range from 650-750 square feet, with one ocean-view bedroom and a queen-sized futon or sleeper sofa. Additional amenities include granite or marble counters, top-of-the-line kitchen appliances, luxury bath products, fireplaces, ocean views, barbecues, barbecue pits (or decks), flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, on-site laundry services, and access to the Laguna Health Club.
Discounted services are available for local Laguna Beach restaurants such as French 75 Bistro and Champagne Bar, The Beach House, Tabu, and House of Big Fish. Discounts are also available for surfing by Costa Azul, private yoga with Dava Schatz, massage by Katrin Sophie Berg, and dolphin and whale watching through Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari.
Villa rentals start at $729 for three nights and up to four people. Now through April 30, 2012, there are four travel deals:
- Stay Three Nights, Get the Fourth Free (offers $527 in savings)
- Foodies Package ($50 restaurant certificate for each night )
- Namaste Package (private sunrise and sunset yoga session daily)
- Laguna is for Lovers Package (flowers, champagne and in-villa massage), starting at $790 for three nights.
