Our stay at the casita at CasaV was very special. We chose it for a birthday getaway weekend, selecting it from all the AirBnB options near the coast within 150 miles of us (because of local travel restrictions), and picked it because of the great reviews others had left. Thus, we knew it was going to be a lovely experience as nobody had mentioned anything otherwise in their reviews - our expectations were met (and even exceeded, in some ways).
From the moment we arrived, we began to enjoy the sensory experience of the casita, with the sound of running water from the wall-mounted waterfall, the scent of lavender sprigs throughout, and the lovely decor with tasteful touches.
The casita was perfect as a home base during our 3 night stay as we explored the area- going to some new places we discovered on our own and others recommended by hosts Natalie and Kirt,m; we also returning to some old favorite places. The location is perfect for accessing many outdoor activities at the state beaches in Watsonville & nearby Aptos and going out into Elkhorn Slough in Moss Landing, just south. We tried out some nearby restaurants & found a new favorite brewery and winery in the area (outdoor dining options were plentiful, which was important). We didn’t mind that there was no stove or oven in the airbnb because there were so many take-out options locally (there was a BBQ we could have used & the kitchen area for included a microwave and fridge.)
The highlight of our stay at the CasaV casita was having my birthday dinner in the charming, repurposed greenhouse, where Natalie served us a delicious specially-made dinner with more courses than I can remember. We’d considered signing up for the experience of enjoying s’mores under the old oak tree w/ special hot chocolate drinks, but decided on the meal in the greenhouse instead; if we get to stay at the Casa V casita again, we’ll be making sure to sign up for the S’mores & Mexican or Irish coffee option, which got rave reviews from other visitors.
I also want to add how responsive the hosts were to helping meet our needs; we got quick replies to our messages for requests, never waiting more than a few minutes for a response.
We recommend the casita at Casa V for any locals who need a place for a lovely staycation and for people from out of the area who are exploring the Monterey Bay Area for the first time. It’s a perfect location & we had a lovely experience starting there.