SHORT VERSION: Wilson Creek Manor is an Avantstay property…read more "Unparalleled service" is supposedly one of their hallmarks but all I got was very poor service. Oh, and by the way, the previous owner MURDERED someone on this property. LONG VERSION: Booked Wilson Creek Manor directly through Avantstay's website but the day before check-in I got an email saying they had to cancel my reservation because of a broken water heater. Why wouldn't you CALL instead of just emailing? My reservation was less than 2 days away, call and leave a voicemail. I called Avantstay immediately after I saw the email and the call gets routed to some overseas call center. The person can't help and says they'll reach out to the dept that handles this and I should hear back within the hour. 1.5 hours later I still haven't received a callback so I call again. Same response, said I should hear back in an hour. 1.5 hours later, still no call, I call again, now they say I should receive a call by 5pm (5.5 hours later). My check-in date is the NEXT DAY! 5pm might be too late because what if they don't call me back and everyone goes home for the day? Then they change their answer to someone will call back in an hour. But I've heard that one before. FINALLY someone who can help calls back and finds me a replacement property. After we hangup I discover a hiccup. One of the families staying with us was planning to bring their dog they noticed that the new property doesn't allow pets. We paid a pet deposit so this is something that Avantstay should've caught and pointed out. That family had to find a last minute accommodation for their dog so that was another added inconvenience. Another hiccup: I was told I'd receive check-in instructions the next morning. On the way to the property my wife asks for the details of how to get inside the property so she could send it to the other families. Realized I didn't receive those details. Had to call Avantstay once again. Another inconvenience. This is all BEFORE we even stepped foot onto the property. While on the property we discovered someone was MURDERED in that house. This spooked everyone and no one was able to sleep well. Here's the evidence: https://patch.com/california/temecula/murder-victim-alleged-scam-artist-accused-of-stealing-before "Unparalleled service", yeah right. Stay away from Avantstay.

It was super huge and beautiful inside. It was a fun place to have family and friends all fit for a…read more50th birthday celebration.

Where do I begin? I've stayed in so many Airbnb's and this exceeded my expectations from the second…read morewe walked in the door. The perfect getaway for our bachelorette party weekend. Everything was clean and no detail missed. I tend to over pack not knowing what things might be missing in the kitchen, bathrooms, etc but if you needed it they had it. I'm so glad we planned to spend half or our trip at the house to really get to enjoy it because you'll want to spend time there. The backyard is fantastic and the time spent in the spool with the incredible 360 views was just incredible. Besides the house, Erica was a pleasure to work with from day 1 and was always there to respond to any question leading up to our trip so quickly. I'm already thinking of the next time I'll be doing a group trip in Temecula because it will definitely be there.

We had a great time on the hilltop celebrating friends. Erica was quick to respond to house…read morequestions. We never got the spa to full temperature, however, we enjoyed it. Plenty of amenities and outdoor seating for all. The pickleball court was fun, however, we were older and cautious to play. Hope to return.

My family spent our Thanksgiving here, 20+, and not only was this a beautiful property, but Vlada…read moremade sure that our experience was amazing...would definitely recommend...

We visited Villa De La Vine for a girl's weekend and it was wonderful! The house overlooks Temecula…read moreand is close to many of the wineries. The home itself is charming with five huge bedrooms decorated with an old European flair. The main areas are perfect for gathering for dinner and cocktails with an open kitchen family room and even a formal dining room. One of my favorite things was the fruit trees planted around the house. We picked figs and grapefruits directly from the trees for breakfast. Vlada (the owner) was truly gracious and made sure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable.

Coordinated and catered a wedding here including an on-location tasting prior to this all for a…read morebridal couple and their parents. Beautiful grounds and due to adverse weather, we were still able to move the entire guest seating indoors to the main floor. Gorgeous kitchen with convenient butler's pantry !

We went to visit this property and a sister property on June 12th and we travelled from Arizona to…read moresee the property. When we went to visit the property, he not only showed up late, but did rush us through the property. At the sister property, there was plenty of work that needed to be completed, but we still wanted to see the property. He told us that we will have to have the music in the pool room due to the noise ordinances with the County of Riverside. We said that will not work for us due to us having approximately 100-150 people in attendance for the wedding. He then stated that we can do the dancing on the basketball court. We then went to visit the Que Syrah property and we were totally in love with the property. We had plans for having an April 2021 wedding and he said that he would send over the contract to us after the viewing of the property because we wanted to move quickly so we can book vendors for the day of and he informed us that he would provide us with the contract that states, "due to CoVID, if we have to cancel, we will give you 100% of the payment back". My wedding planner contacted him after we left and we were ready for payment and signature of the contract. He sent us back an email on Friday, June 19th, a week after visiting the properties, illustrating to us that he installed cameras due to a party that was thrown on his property the weekend before, where the tenants lied about the amount of occupants. I do not understand the importance of him letting us know about the installation of the cameras or the indecency of other occupants, but I thought he would elaborate on this. In the e-mail, he also attached a memorandum dated on the day of the property tour, June 12th, from the County of Riverside regarding CoVID and hosting big events being prohibited. Unbeknownst to us, there was a 150+ attendant wedding on his Que Syrah property on the weekend of September 26th. Unprofessionally, he did not let us know of any changes and clearly did not want to do business with us. Him bringing up the cameras and all of these different excuses of not wanting to do business with us, made me feel very discriminated against ESPECIALLY, if he is holding big weddings on his property AFTER he sent over an email including a mandate regarding him not being allowed to do big events on his property. Throughout this process, he was highly unprofessional and it is unfortunate that he refused to do business with us or return any emails to my wedding planner.

First stop on our wine tour. The guy that helped us was on Point with his dry and sweet wine…read moreknowledge. He went through his little tutorial of each wine, what was in it, what you could smell or taste. My daughter asked him about stronger wine's which he was happy to go into detail about. They had a barrel wine, which my daughter loved, then I had to ask "hey do you have a port". Yes they do, a delicious, exquisite, red port and a white port. I purchased one. Oh and the little shareable menu please try their homemade hummus. It was delicious. I will be coming back here for our anniversary to stay at one of the villa's. And don't forget to stop in the gift shop there were so many cute things in there.

Explored a couple wineries this past weekend starting with South Coast…read more I'll keep it brief-this place was nice. The atmosphere, ambience and environment was nice and clean. Even on a nice Saturday afternoon during brunch hours, it wasn't too crowded or busy at all. We mostly stayed in the tasting room then went in the member's lounge for bit before taking a walk outside. It's pretty spacious, attracting more of a mature older crowd, if that's your thing. The staff we encountered were all enthusiastic. They even had a taco guy there near the member's lounge which was great- they had a mushroom taco for my veggie people and a cheese quesadilla for the vegetarians. While I had a good time, I'm not sure I'd ever come back here. It wasn't bad, just nothing compelling me to come back-especially since I'm not a drinker, just came to explore with some friends. I'm particularly looking for the winery with the best brunch menu and an interesting crowd of people, which I didn't find here. If you enjoy wine, good scenery and a somewhat lokey spot where you can get out, yet, still have some space to yourself and escape the crowds, this is probably the winery for you.

My husband and I were there today. Chelsey was our server…read more What at AMAZING young lady! She is very attentive, super friendly always has an amazing positive attitude. She is on top of her game. Best Server at Bolero Restaurant, in my opinion!

If you're visiting Europa Winery make sure you find Rachel Lueder. She is truly the reason my…read morehusband and I joined, and honestly, the reason we keep coming back. From day one, Rachel made us feel welcome. Her warmth is genuine, her energy is contagious, and her professionalism never misses a beat. She has this rare ability to make every visit feel personal, not transactional. And let's be real... her hugs alone are worth the membership. Rachel consistently goes above and beyond, creating an experience that feels more like family than a winery visit. We appreciate her more than we can put into words and feel lucky every time we get to see her. Food and ambience are also amazing however anytime we react with Rachel it's the perfect day.

Coordinated and catered a couple events here at Zin Estate- a wedding and then a Bridal Shower…read morebrunch. Beautiful grounds perfectly set up for any special occasion. Multiple expansive areas to gather your friends and family in. One of my favorite Temecula Wine Country venues

I attended a wedding at Zin Estate recently. This place is truly beautiful and perfect if you are…read morelooking for a location for a more intimate ceremony. The bride and groom said their vowels in the pool area overlooking the Temecula Valley, we had cocktail hour in the patio outside the home and then dinner in a tent set up in the backyard which seated approximately 40 guests and allowed space for a small dance floor. Parking is below on gravel and apparently you cannot park on the street because the neighbors will complain. I am not sure about the cost of the venue or other logistics as it pertains to staying inside the home (which is huge) but it appears that they are pretty budget friendly and accomodating.

Hidden Gem With a Split Personality -- Know What You're Booking…read more Native Falls (formerly Indian Oaks) sits right between Marietta and Temecula wine country, and it's one of those places that can either be exactly what you want... or completely miss the mark depending on expectations. First impression, this place is visually dialed in. The lake, waterfall, oak trees, and overall layout give it a boutique campground feel you don't usually get this close to Temecula. It feels more like a curated outdoor resort than a rough-it campsite. You're minutes from wineries, but once you're inside, it actually feels tucked away. Where it really shines is family-friendly activity level. This is not sit-in-silence camping. You've got swimming, paddleboards, fishing, pickleball, and a beach-style setup that keeps kids busy all day. If you're bringing family, especially younger kids, this place delivers. The staff consistently gets high marks, and that shows up in real-world experience. People mention they're helpful, friendly, and actually engaged, which is rarer than it should be. The Reality Check: "This is where expectations matter." * Not a quiet nature escape This is more "social campground" than "off-grid retreat." Expect kids, music, movement. If you want silence, this isn't it. * Tent sites can be hit or miss Some are close to the road, so you'll get dust and traffic noise. That breaks the illusion pretty quickly. * Still evolving The place is clearly being upgraded. Some areas feel polished, others still feel mid-renovation. Bathrooms and infrastructure can be inconsistent depending on timing. * More "fun zone" than wilderness Think lake day with camping attached, not deep nature immersion. What It Really Is: This is a hybrid between a campground and a low-key outdoor resort. Great for: Families, casual campers, wine country weekends, group trips Not ideal for: Hardcore campers, solitude seekers, or anyone expecting national park-level quiet Bottom Line: If you go in expecting a polished, activity-driven campground with a great setting, you'll probably love it. If you're chasing peace, silence, and raw nature, you'll leave wondering what the hype was about.

This is our second stay and it couldn't have been more different. The cabin smelled awful when we…read morechecked in and we had to air out the place for a few hours to get rid of the worst of it. There was food in the fridge when we arrived, and the floors were dirty. I didn't expect that we'd need to clean the cabin in order to use it. They were doing heavy construction throughout the campgrounds, including directly in front of our cabin, waking us up each of the mornings we were there. It was difficult to use the amenities available, and we ended up leaving early because of that. The campground lost WiFi early in our stay and it was still out when we left. Seeing as how the TVs in the cabin depend on the WiFi, they were unusable. Our issues were met by shrugs from the management. Would not return

It was an incredibly beautiful home with a wonderful setting. The kitchen made it easy to prepare…read morefor the holiday. We all relaxed and enjoyed ourselves! The communication with the host couldn't have been better. All our questions were quickly answered. We highly recommend this Airbnb and would love to return.

Time To Wine Down August 19, 2025…read more Warm & Personal: We really enjoyed our stay here as a family. The views were stunning, the pool was a highlight, and the living area made us feel right at home. The beds were very comfortable, though the pillows could be better. Overall, a wonderful property we'd be happy to return to.

We had a really nice stay at the Treehouse property. We were a family of 12 and we had plenty of…read moreroom and never felt like we were "on top of each other". In fact, if I were to design a vacation family home I would use this floor plane almost exactly! The bedrooms were nicely placed and each had their own full bathrooms. The primary suite had a bathtub and a twin trundle bed which met our family's need for our family with 2 young children. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms were adjacent to the primary and had their own full baths with showers. Each of those bedrooms had Queen sized beds, which I must admit I hope the owner will consider changing at least the middle bedroom (plenty of space to do do) to a King sized bed. The 3rd bedroom might be tight but I would rather have a King sized bed and no night stand (personal preference). Also, the main area noise does carry straight back to the middle bedroom so place your heaviest sleepers in there! A door between the kitchen and the bedrooms would really help that but that would not stop me from renting this lovely home again! Main area and kitchen were nicely appointed and super comfortable. Fireplace worked beautifully! Games were stocked under the bar area. In warmer weather sliding doors could be opened for a huge open entertainment flow. We made breakfasts and lunches no dinners but the kitchen had everything you would need for meal prep( bring extras like foil and spices). Moving downstairs. We had a 2 year old so a door or baby gate up top would be recommended. I was surprised the downstairs floor was concrete. It does show that when I looked back at the photos but I just hadn't noticed. They do have a rug under the sofa/tv area and a fireplace. The area was really completely self contained and perfect for one of our families. Again, a King sized bed would be appreciated in the main bedroom and as the listing stated you HAVE TO ENTER THE 5TH BEDROOM THROUGH THE 4TH BEDROOM. This was perfect for our family with kids but would be a little odd if another couple were staying there. It is a bunkroom so I feel like it would only be used for families with kids so it was perfect! Both these bedrooms had no windows so they were great for sleeping in! Also, the downstairs had it's own heating system so you could completely control the downstairs temp which is not always the case. Big bonus! WIFI was slow when using our devices but the TV did not ever buffer while watching. Downstairs access right out to the firepit which we used to make Smores was perfect. House was SUPER clean upon arrival! I swept up the crumbs we produced after the first day then mopped the upstairs main area (neat freak) and the mop cover did not get full of dirt indicating the floor had been previously cleaned very well! Uber impressed! They do have you remove your trash to containers on property prior to check out but that was understandable and not a problem. Plenty of hot water. Water pressure good. House was not preheated upon arrival but warmed up super fast one HVAC was turned on. Jacuzzi was preheated upon our arrival so no waiting for it to heat. Lots of towels both bath and jacuzzi. This house is remote as stated. Down the end of a paved road. Gate to unlock (maybe install a motion activated light so we could read the lock at night) and then down a dirt road at lease a mile I would say. I personally LOVED the quiet. Someone else might be a bit uncomfortable with that. We left during a rain storm and the dirt road seemed fine. I don't know if that would be a problem had it rained many days or heavier. There are cameras at the entry gate to the property and someone does come EVERY time you leave and make certain the gate is locked. This was a comfort to me as someone is making certain only our party entered. The outdoor front patio could have been cleaner (dirt and leaves blown) but to be fair it was Fall and you are in the wilderness. Plenty of outdoor parking behind house. House is about 20 minutes from Old Town where we dined every night when not attending wedding festivities 5 minutes away at Galway Downs. I would highly recommend this property. Super clean and comfortable. As stated earlier I would totally use this floor plan if I were to build my own vacay home! We had a wonderful stay.

We LOVED our stay here! The Pony House was the perfect…read more"tiny home" for our family of four. There was so much for our elementary aged kids to explore all around the property...they are already asking to go back. The communication and extra effort from management was truly top-notch. We had a wedding to attend at Galway Downs, and it was just a 2 minute walk to the ceremony! We are SO thankful we didn't stay in a hotel. This place was great!