I took my Bengal healthy male cat (no meds) in May to stay a few months and within 6 weeks my Bengal was dead, he was mistaken with a female Bengal that was staying there. we believe he was starved to death and severely dehydrated ( hospital confirmed that) because of the confusion and being fed wrong food he wouldn't eat. He was taking to the hospital under the other bengals name and we were never informed of anything. We know he died with half his body weight, dehydrated and neglected at the hands of CAT VILA. we found out our pet died from the family of the other Bengal. CAT VILA never informed us, or showed any compassion or care. My beautiful cat was dead in his carrier when my son went to pick him up, without prior notification. I BELIEVE CAT VILA IS NOT CAPABLE OF TAKING CARE OF ANIMALS. Our family hopes this review will help you to make the right decision. read more

Cat-Villa - He died half his body weight - Pet Boarding Near Me - Encinitas, California

Clean and affordable safe place to leave your cat. I had to take a last minute trip, and was able to secure a spot for my cat. Prof of vaccination is needed. My cat is very social at home so leaving her was not an option. The space is so cool for cats! Mine loved hanging out on the secure patio, and lots of places to climb if yours is a climber. I highly recommend! read more

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BEWARE: This Facility Starved, infected with Feline Herpes and URInfection & Killed my friends cat. The cat suffered Dehydration & Starvation; it was half his body weight & DEAD upon arrival in its carrier when they went to pick him up. Mr. Lance Dikes this is a FELONY to Neglect & Abuse any Animal. You & your staff need to be held Accountable for the maliciousness & cruel actions that you all participated in alongside mixing up the families/owners of the cats & calling the wrong family for the update & not the actual family who lost their cat. Losing a pet is irreplaceable especially when a facility has so called good FAKE reviews!!! read more

We had an amazing experience boarding our 2 cats at Cat-Villa with Lance! We had never boarded our cats before because we prefer to have family or trusted friends stay at our house to watch them. With a termite fumigation, we had to board them and were totally stunned with how well it went. One of our cats didn't want to leave! Lance has a great facility and is very knowledgeable about cats and caring for them. He sent pictures and was very helpful. Lance has a very secure, cat friendly boarding facility and is extremely reasonable with pricing. It's a hidden gem not to be missed for cat owners! We highly recommend Cat-Villa and would use them again without hesitation. read more

Cat-Villa - Gus happily situated at Cat-villa! He didn't want to leave. - Pet Boarding Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Lance provides the most comfortable, safe, clean and swanky place for cats. My cat is extremely shy and this was the first time she had been boarded. Lance was patient, caring and even sent my photos with updates during her stay. I felt she was very well cared for and it gave me assurance that she was content. I highly recommend the cat villa!! read more

Cat-Villa - My cat T'Challa during her stay at The Cat Villa in Encinitas - Pet Boarding Near Me - Encinitas, California

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The best! I was very nervous to leave my fur baby Coco for the first time at a boarding place, but Cat-Villa exceeded our expectations. Easy communication, updates on our baby with pictures, and flexible when our flight was posted due to weather. Thank you for taking great care of baby while away. read more

Cat-Villa - Coco loving his best life at Cat-Villa. - Pet Boarding Near Me - Encinitas, California

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I was so sad and nervous to have to board my cat Gatsby while I went out of town for a week but I'm glad I found Cat-Villa! The owner, Lance, is very kind and was happy to show me around the facility. It's on site of his gorgeous home where he has staff members tending to his cat-guests 24/7. It's a little pricey but I wanted the best for my cat and Lance offered a discount for Gatsby's extended stay. They require your cat to be up-to-date on vaccinations and treated for fleas. Lance also asked lots of questions about Gatsby from what and how much he eats to what are his favorite toys. They gave Gatsby his own kennel to sleep in but they allow all the cats to roam about the giant community space at their leisure. Lance was very quick to respond and gave me updates and pictures of Gatsby while I was away. That put me at ease and I really appreciated that. I think Gatsby enjoyed his time here. He looked back the whole way home! I would bring my cat here again! read more

Cat-Villa - James Gatsby exploring! - Pet Boarding Near Me - Encinitas, California

Back in April, I called multiple times and left at least two voicemails. When I hadn't heard back after patiently waiting, I discovered on their website you can text message them. I did that and got a reply that they prefer text over vm. We started to exchange text messages with my inquiring about boarding my cats. Lance told me to do a tour first. I had to check with my husband for dates and when he would be available to tour with me. This was April 16 2024. I got back to Lance on April 17 2024 asking if we could tour on April 22 2024 and Lance never replied. I am a stay at home mother of two toddlers and therefore have very little time to myself. I don't have the time to sit and text message over and over to get a reply from a place of business. My husband reminded me the other day that we still need a boarding place for the cats. I messaged again on June 1 2024 following up on my text from April 17 2024. No reply. My husband tried calling today June 3 2024 and got no answer. I texted again. Stating that this is not a way to run a business. Then Lance finally texted me back claiming they never heard from me between April 17 and all of May. Stating I hadn't replied to their imaginary texts. When I showed our text history he still stood his ground and told me it was too late to book. I have already shared this with all of our friends with cats and our local veterinarian offices. Best of luck running a business this way. read more

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I have been boarding my cats here for the past 8 years. I cannot tell you how well they take care of and cater to the each of the cats. Cat - Villa is the type of residence which each of us would like to be able to provide to our own cats. This is definitely the easy life for every cat here.Lance the owner is a gem of a man. You will be well served if you board your cats here. Al Mencuccini read more

We have had our kitten with us since her birth and were anxious to find somebody that we could trust cat Villa was fantastic as Lance the owner treats every single cat make his own, he has a special place for all the cats where they can hang out and in individual cages with individual litter boxes and water. The area where the cats sleep is temperature controlled nice and cozy. We were definitely pleased with the service we received and the upmost care cat villa and Lance had for a cat that we truly consider our family. read more

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I have never boarded my cats before so suffice it to say I was most hesitant to do it for the first time. However, I could not have found a better accommodation for them. They were well-taken care of and I know it was much better than having someone come by my house once or twice a day just to check in on them. They socialized with the other cats and spent their afternoons in Lance's indoor/outdoor sun room. I am heading out again in a month or so and have already made reservations with Lance to board them again. HIGHLY recommended. read more

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This place is cat paradise! Our cat has never been boarded, around strangers or other cats. I was worried about placing him in a traditional boarding facility and am so glad I found cat villa. It's obvious from the start that Lance and Cat Villa love what they do. The place is amazing, totally open with cat trees, pillows, bedding and is an extremely relaxing environment. I picked up my cat after two weeks and when I came to get him found him lounging in a bed under a heat lamp. Lance sent me updates throughout the stay as well which was reassuring. The booking system was also very easy and Lance prepared us on what to bring and allowed us to see the area before we booked. This place is worth every penny. read more

Cat-Villa - Marcus at CatVilla - Pet Boarding Near Me - Encinitas, California

Lance took wonderful care of our sweet kitty while our house was being shown. She came home relaxed and happy (SHE HATES LEAVING HOME). These guys are definitely my go-to for kitty boarding in the future! A true cat palace. read more

Cat-Villa - Rooney - Pet Boarding Near Me - Encinitas, California

A calm and peaceful place for your kitties to stay while you're traveling. My cats needed more attention and so I chose to have them go here rather than hire cat sitters. Highly recommend! read more

I have left my kitty at the Cat-Villa numerous times. She loves it there. She loves socializing with the other kitties and she gets a lot of care from the wonderful, sweet owner. Highly recommend. read more

Unresponsive to email and calls. Are they even open? I'm searching for a cat only hotel and cat villa sounds good on paper. Lol read more

Cat-Villa is such a GEM!! I love that we now have a go-to spot for our cat when we need to travel. Daisy has stayed here two times this year and both stays have been wonderful. They have a very competitive nightly rate, but most importantly I love that they don't keep the cats in a kennel all day - they have access to the most lovely enclosed patio! I can tell Lance cares about what he does and the cats he takes care of. Plus seeing the "permanent resident" cats when picking up/dropping off is always fun too. :) read more

Cat-Villa - Daisy exploring the patio - Lance sent photos while we were gone! - Pet Boarding Near Me - Encinitas, California

I could not recommend a better place to take your cat. We have been taking our two cats here for two years. Wilson and Furb always come home relaxed and there is very little transition time to them being back to their normal selves. We've boarded our cats elsewhere and they always come back terrified. There are definitely places closer to our home we could take them to, but we always prefer to drive 40 minutes each way to take them to the cat villa. read more

My parents have their cat boarded here while they are in transition moving and he loves it!! He's always been an outdoor cat so we weren't sure how he'd do but whenever we visit he seems to be so relaxed and enjoying himself! The environment is so beautiful and tranquil - I'd stay here myself if I could lol. The owner is great and I love that he knows all of the cats by name and personality/preferences. You can tell he is really passionate about cats and it shows in their temperament when you visit. read more

I'm speechless. I think our cat misses cat villa after his stay there. We've never boarded our cat abroad and always had a house sitter. Cat Villa has been a god send for us. Lance and the family of amazing cats there is nothing less than a magical place. THANK YOU LANCE read more

Had a great experience boarding our rescue cat for almost 11 days, when we went to pick her up she was very relaxed, and was reluctant to come home with us, I think she really enjoyed herself and the company of all the other cats, despite the shelter saying she didn't like other cats. When we got her home she spent days wandering around and howling I think she was missing her other cat friends. !! Highly recommend. I tried to send you a text the day after we got back Lance but the phone kept telling me the number was wrong. Anyway it was lovely, and Kitty thanks you !! read more

The "W" of cat hotels... Even this wishes he were a cat so I could crash at this 5 star spa... Lance and staff pamper each and every feline....including piping in the bird channel to keep cats entertained read more

I love this place my dogs enjoy playing here, I would definitely recommend this place for cats meow

I brought my two cats to Lance's Cat Villa for a week in February 2022. I've never boarded my cats before so I was a little nervous how they would do in this new situation. They both did great, even the nervous one! Drop off/pick up was super easy. My cats do not travel well in the car and one got sick on the way there. Lance made it so easy even though she was dirty (ew). They were so well taken care of. Thank you Cat Villa! read more

I boarded my two cats at Cat-Villa for a week while traveling and I could not be more pleased with the experience. Lance provided me with updates and photos via text which put me at great ease as my cats are not use to being away from home. When I picked them up at the end of the stay, I could not get over how relaxed they were and in such great spirits as if they had gone on vacation. So grateful to have found this place and will definitely be bringing them back in the near future! read more

This place is amazing. Not only is the hotel itself dreamy (made me want to stay there!), but Lance is wonderful and clearly loves taking care of cats. I received photos throughout my cat's stay and she came back super relaxed. I live 3 hs away and will gladly drive out to California just to have my cat stay there because peace of mind is non negotiable for me! 100% recommend, thank you Lance for being so good! read more

Highly recommend this place if you have a scaredy-cat. We went out of state for 2 weeks and needed somewhere to watch my cat. He doesn't do well in a cage and has literally rubbed his fur off his face when he was boarded at the vets after surgery. This was an amazing place to leave him. I loved that he had his own cat condo with open door all day. The pictures and updates let me know he was ok. The owners are so sweet and gentle with all the cats. The cat room is extremely clean and smells clean. The screened room to the outside was a serene setting with the gentle sounds of a fountain. Once our cat came home, he was only stressed for about a day which is a huge improvement over anywhere else. After a vet visit, he hides for 3 days. I would confidently leave my baby here again! If you have an easy stressed, highly neurotic, scaredy-cat, this is the boarding place for them! read more

Cat-Villa - Glory on the cat tree at Cat-Villa - Pet Boarding Near Me - Encinitas, California

Thanks for taking great care of Lucky Charms!!! Our 6 month old cat loves being around people. He follows us around all day,...if we move, he moves with us. He loves sleeping on us and loves to play. I knew a cat sitter that just comes to our home 30 mins a day, wouldn't be a good option for our social cat. He get's so lonely by himself. We hate leaving him but you gotta take a vacation every now and then. When I saw Cat-Villa it just felt right. I mean, if I was a cat that's where I would want to be! It's open, breezy, and looks like a kitty playground. A large climbing tree, cat toys, and a TV with cat entertainment! Loved that my kitten got to socialize with other cats too. I was worried when I first dropped him off because he was freaking out. All these cats coming up to him at once checking out the new guy, he didn't know what to do. We showed him his 'condo' for the week and he went in and sniffed out the place. Lance said he would probably need a day to get comfortable and would come out when he was ready. Sure enough a couple days later I received an email saying Lucy was comfortable, socializing and doing well. The day I picked up Lucky he was sleeping up on the very top on the 'condos',..there's a heat light up there and he likes to stay warm. :) I called him and he climbed right down the tree to me looking as happy and relaxed as could be. So glad I found Cat-Villa! We will be using them again this summer! read more

Cat-Villa - Lucky Charms at Cat-Villa - Pet Boarding Near Me - Encinitas, California

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We love Cat Villa, so does our sweet Lola. Wonderful, relaxing atmosphere and we are rest assured she is taken well care of...thank you.

I am so glad I found Cat Villa for my little Lester! I was so impressed with the the screened in patio with beautifully made cat trees and the different areas the cats can hang out. Lester came home so content and happy...Lance sent pictures of my baby laying on the couch in the sunshine. Truly a cat paradise! I will always use Cat Villa for future trips... read more

Awesome experience! Our boys, 6 and 18 months, had their first "kitty camp" away from home at Cat Villa. It's a unique spot having indoor / outdoor access for the kitties with secure and comfortable digs. Both the boys were perched high off the floor when we picked them up, as they have free roaming outside their condos. They came home with us after an extra night due to our storm related late return (forgiven with no extra charge by the proprietors!). So, for five days, the boys were well cared for and were content and happy when we picked them up. Cat Villa kept in daily contact while we were gone. Afterward, they sent us a followup note telling us they voted Bowie, our young one, in the top 5 of over 400 cats for his personality and friendliness. He is a rare wonder! We LOVE their warm words and caring attitude. We are very happy to find Cat Villa through Yelp and we'll go back for sure. read more

Cat Villa = cat paradise! I had a really hard time thinking about putting my cat in boarding - a crate all day sounds horrible. Meet Cat Villa - where cats get to hang out together in a peaceful, tranquil environment and relax the day away. The cats are in a neutral location and it is magical to see them all getting along and resting together. The open air brings in a nice breeze and the sound of birds for the cats to listen to. Lance is the kindest! It's easy to schedule, affordable and gives such peace of mind. I love this place and my cat does too! read more

We've brought Beanie here several times and, like everyone says, it's such a relief knowing your kitty is so well-taken care of. I wish other places allowed for cats to have the same freedom as they do at Cat-Villa. The surroundings are clean, lush, and comfortable; it does not feel cold or sterile at all. When I leave my cat at Cat-Villa, I know she is truly at peace. Heck, when we picked her up today (stayed for a week) she did not want to leave her warm perch! Cats... read more

I can't say enough good things about Cat-Villa! Lance and the team are amazing! Our cat was there for 11 days and not once did I feel worried about her. Lance was quick to respond to texts with photos and detailed updates on how our girl was doing. She had a blast and I'm relieved to know that I have place she can go and be happy when we leave town! read more

I've been meaning to write this review for quite some time now, but I knew that by doing so I would have an even harder time convincing people I'm not a crazy cat lady because DAMN IT I only have one cat, stop posting cat links on my Facebook wall! That being said, I'm going for it anyways because my cat-son Clayton Bigsby had a most wonderful time there and won't stop talking about it. I spent the holidays back East, and finding no friends willing to take on the daunting task of caring for a jungle cat, I was forced to send him to what I envisioned being a cat jail (bread and water, scary jailers, one hour in the yard and the acquisition of a gang membership). I was also pretty nervous because Bigsby is the type of cat who would go into the neighbor's house and beat their cats so mercilessly they all ran away (twice) AND who once ripped the head off a crow. What I'm trying to say here is I thought turning Cat Norris out into a cat commune would result in at least 7 lawsuits against me. Clearly, I was apprehensive about the situation. In comes Cat-Villa. I arrive at 6 am with Bigsby, who has pissed himself on the ride (out of spite) and is now yowling like a feral yeti. An unfazed Cash took him in and showed him his new digs - not a cat jail at all; but a cat paradise, complete with televisions displaying bird videos, a climbing tree and lots of places to do cat stuff. After washing my hands of Bigsby, literally and figuratively, I received many an eloquent email update from Cash detailing the Adventures of Christmas Bigsby, inter alia, not ripping off the other cat's faces, eating lots of snacks, and generally being the center of attention because he is so handsome (I know all mom's think that about their kids but truly he is majestic). I even got a photo of him stoned off his cat butt on kitty nip and rolling about in a ball of ribbons. He had another stay recently while I drank in the classy sophistication that is Las Vegas, and on that visit he fell in love with a lady cat. When we left, Cash advised Bigsby's new girlfriend to say goodbye, because a good man/cat is hard to come by. I highly recommend Cat Villa, and frankly I'd pay to stay here myself, if I could. read more

WOW JUST WOW. Our relationship with the Cat Villa started back in September 2013 when my now wife and I got married, and we needed a place to board our cats for the duration of our honeymoon. Now our cats are not your typical aloof, low maintenance kinda felines, but rather they are more like dogs. They sleep in our bed, demand high quality food (of the duck, salmon, tuna, chicken variety), and desire love and companionship. Last time they were left alone for a week (though a friend came to feed them so don't think they were totally neglected), they pee'd all over my wife's apartment. They vomit if we don't pay attention to them sometimes... As I was yelp'in places for our cats to board, I came across the Cat Villa. Looked like reviews were favorable, so my wife did a little visit and came away comfortable. To make a long story short, we took our cats there, and boy did they ever enjoy it. Cash and the rest of the crew paid special attention to the "first timers," ensuring they got a special condo near the airy outside and the cat tree. TVs are on that play non-stop videos with birds, and I can tell that the cats just get loved on all day long. Not your typical boarding experience. In fact, when we try to take our cats home, they scream and plead to stay (literally they run into corners and try to hide on top of the shelves because they love it so much). And did I mention that the Cat Villa sends you photos and commentary about how your felines are faring?? It's frickin amazing! Now for the part that you really want to know. The prices are EXTREMELY reasonable; in fact, the longer your cats stay, the bigger the discount =) even if you are a frequent flier. For two cats, it's 50 bucks a night! We have boarded our cats a total of four times here for various durations and for various trips, and FULLY trust Cat Villa with our cats. It is the easiest five stars I have ever given any place. You will feel secure leaving your cats here. They will be loved, played with, fed well (maybe too well ;) ), and it's literally a cat Disneyland! read more

So our Fellow Yelpers you guys have done right again. We recently went on vacation to Florida and we had to board our Son Zombiekins. After looking at several different boarding places online, we choose this place. We met with Cash and checked out the Cat Villa and Condos. Before choosing them to watch our beloved son. He showed us around and guaranteed us that our son would love it here. After our interview and meet and greet we decided this was the place. Zombiekins came in late at night and wasn't too thrilled about leaving home. Throughtout our trip we received several emails letting us know how zombiekins was doing along with pictures. He seemed to be having the time of his life. When we got home we went to go pick him up and he was having a great time with all the other cats and way up in the cat tree listening to the birds. Our son seemed to have a wonderful time and we are extremely happy. We are very happy with his stay and the whole crew that watched over him. read more

Love love love this place! I was very stressed to leave my cat home. The last two times he saw me pack, he peed on my suit case. He is normally home with the dog and when dogless- he gets depressed. I had never boarded him or had him around other cats before and I was very nervous. Cash, did a great job at introducing me to their location and answering all my questions. He made me feel at ease. My cat stayed in his private cubby the first couple days before he felt comfortable to come out of his hole. Cash and his friends sent me daily emails with an update and pictures. I know this place was worth every dime because of how my cat responded once I returned. Normally when I leave him for a few days to a week (with scheduled visits from friends) he sheds a ridiculous amount, more hair balls and meows like crazy for two to three days straight as if he's calling CPS. Once we got home from the cat villa, my cat never angrily meowed. Instead he purred like crazy and cuddled me up! Oh also, I recommended this place to a client who took her two cats here and had a great experience. Like me, she's excited to have found such a wonderful place that keeps our cats safe and happy! read more

Just picked up my kitty and I couldn't have been more pleased with the experience overall. Cash and his partner really seem to care about the cats. He sent me e-mail updates 2-3 times during my week vacation including some photos. It really put my mind at ease. On top of the compassionate, attentive care they give to each of the cats (and their owners, for that matter!), the prices are very reasonable. Highly recommended. Thank you, Cash and Lance! read more

I really enjoyed using Cat-Villa to board our cat. It was important to me to find a place that really focused on cats so I knew my Benny would have more than just 24 hours stuck in a small box. They have individuals cubbies for sleeping and eating and then a large screened in indoor-outdoor enclosure with tons of places for cats to lay around all day, toys for them, and mental stimulation. Booking/check in and out was super easy, the boarding facilities were kept very clean, and the owners/staff are very loving to the cats. Staff sent photos and text update too. I highly recommend Cat-Villa. You will rest easy knowing your cat is in good hands and enjoying themselves. read more