Home in Templeton, CA

Welcome to Casa Pura Vida! With its blend of classic architecture, open space, and thoughtfully designed amenities, Casa Pura Vida is the perfect place to unwind, gather, and experience wine country at its best. Spacious and ideal for multiple families, reunions, birthday parties, wedding groups and small events. We offer discounts for longer stays, starting at 7 nights (30%), 14 nights (40%) and 30 nights (50%). Weekends 3 night minimum stay. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions while booking. Centrally located, in the heart of Paso Robles wine country on a 14-acre working ranch adjacent to vineyards and horse ranches. This spacious, serene home, is perfect for families or groups, king beds, huge fenced yard w/ a lush lawn, ping pong, pool table, bocce ball, pickleball, corn hole. Pool towels, blankets, robes, slippers, eye masks, bathroom amenities, coffee supplies, a welcome bottle of wine and a snack plate included. Only minutes from wineries, restaurants, provisions and more. Please read the house rules before booking. While this home is one level, its important to note that the home has a sunken living room with two steps down to the living room area from the main entryway and two steps back up to the kitchen and the rest of the home. There are one or two steps down to exit the home to the backyard from most of the rear doors. Doors are normal width, and most will not accommodate a wheelchair. There are no stairs from the front door to the primary bedroom/en suite bathroom, and guest bedroom #1 (hall bedroom) and bathroom. Guests have access to the house, the fenced backyard and are welcome to explore the vineyard. This is a working ranch and the lower half is for the farm/equipment/horse area and the gravel driveway accessing this area is restricted to ranch staff and the owners. Please do not walk or explore the lower half of the property without permission. Please ask if you have any questions. Ranch hands and owners are on the property daily caring for the horses, vineyard and property and have their RV and 5th Wheel trailers at the horse barn area and may stay overnight depending on time of year and activity. None of this affects the house area as it is at the top of the property with its own paved driveway and a privacy fence encloses the backyard. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions as we want your stay to be the best ever! The house is centrally located, 2 miles to Atascadero, 6 miles to Templeton, 12 miles to Paso Robles or Santa Margarita. 20 minutes to San Luis Obispo, 30 minutes to the Beach. Atascadero has a Vons, movie theater, and many restaurants, shops and bars along Entrada and Traffic Way. Templeton has a Trader Joe's, J & R Meats which offers local grass fed beefs and other meats. In the same shopping center is Pier 46, the area's top fish market and restaurant. There are organic stores and markets in Atascadero, Templeton and Santa Margarita. There are wineries in every direction. On the way to Templeton, along Templeton Road you have Bella Luna Estate Winery, Clesi Wines, and Seven Angels. In downtown Atascadero, there are several wine bars, tasting rooms, distilleries, Cider and Breweries. There is more to do than there is time. Casa Pura Vida is located between Templeton and Atascadero in San Luis Obispo county. We are the half way area between San Francisco and Los Angeles (3 hour drive from either direction). The location is perfect for exploring the Central Coast and Paso Robles Wine Region. Arrive at this gorgeous property down a long private gated paved driveway lined with majestic oak trees and vineyard. A perfect place for family and friends to connect and unwind. There is plenty of parking space for up to 6 cars (no RVs please). Enter the house with a self-entry digital keypad. A convenient EV charger is located at the end of the driveway by the Casita. The Spanish-style decor, slate stone, reclaimed hardwood floors, massive beams, open floor plan, large windows, stone wood burning fireplace, luxe bathrooms with travertine and slate stone showers, large soaking tub, and fully stocked chef's kitchen will make you feel like you are in the paradise of Costa Rica. A luxurious private retreat that is close to town and wineries with a spacious backyard, lush lawn, large black bottom pool (40' x 22') with Baja Deck, and 6 person Jacuzzi, ample games (ping pong, corn hole, pickle ball) and pool equipment (floats, chairs, chaise lounges, umbrellas, pool towels, mexican blankets) that you never want to leave. Firepit w/ seating for six, outdoor dining for 12 w/ a stand alone cooler for keeping your drinks cold & BBQ for entertaining. The real wood burning fire place creates a warm and comfortable gathering spot while you look out the expansive windows into the backyard. All 4 bedrooms are spacious and come with high-end mattresses and bedding and are spread out on either end of the home for privacy and relaxation. NOTE: the casita has one private bedroom and a California king size bed in the common living area. The floor plan is open and spacious with natural lighting from all the windows that look out to beautiful views. Four TVs with Netflix are spread around the house along with SONOS speakers for listening to music. Ample books, puzzles, pool table, ping pong table, pickle ball net (standard and compact) and practice board (paddles and balls provided), corn hole and board games to enjoy with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy. Two pak n plays, two highchairs, one booster seat and one crib are all available for families by request (please bring your own sheets). If you would like any of the pak n plays, highchairs or booster seat, please let us know and we will have them in the kitchen area at check in. Pool & Spa: May through September, the pool is heated complimentary via solar heat pumps (high 80's). October through April, the pool can be heated, but due to the low overnight temperatures and cost of propane it is an additional $200 per night for the duration of your stay. We need payment and three days notice to have it heated to the high 85+ degrees by check in. The spa is complimentary and heated year round. We are happy to help with any concierge requests and if you need any help with restaurant/winery recommendations. There is a lot to see and do on the Central Coast and it’s challenging as you'll want to spend all your time relaxing at the house once you get here. It's a good life! At check out, we ask you to please tidy up the house to the condition it was when you arrived and replace any moved furniture, return outdoor furniture to its place, return pool toys to their holders etc. Replace pool cover key in the control box if moved or used during your stay. Please check for personal items (drawers, closets etc.), Please leave the Welcome book on the kitchen counter. We'll take care of the rest! This is the owner’s retirement home and they do their very best to keep the home and property in top condition for their guests. Pool service occurs on Wednesday and Friday mornings and the Gardening Service happens Monday morning. They will be on property but not come inside the home. These can not be called off or rescheduled. They are very respectful of our guests while doing their important job. There are four security cameras outside the home, for your protection and that of the property. There is a camera on the entry gate, casting to the gate. There is a camera on the barn, casting down on the driveway. There is a camera mounted across from the front of the home, casting on the driveway and front door. There is a camera on the back side of the casita, casting out on the backyard/pool area. Tampering with the camera system in any way is grounds for immediate eviction without a refund and a $250 fine. They are also respectful of the neighborhood. There is a strict noise ordinance on this 14-acre property and there is zero tolerance for large gatherings, parties, extra guests or pets without preapproval. This is out of respect for the neighbors and keeping the house is top condition for future guests. If you are looking for a house to have large gatherings or parties, please choose another home in the Central Coast area. Absolutely no smoking or vaping of any substance allowed in the house or on the property. No underage drinking. No guests allowed on the property that are not on the guest list. No parties or events are allowed without preapproval. No pets are allowed without preapproval, additional pet fee and signing of pet policy. Any service animals must meet the legal requirements and policies for service animals.