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3.5 out of 5
Flora Vista Inn
1258 San Andreas Road, Watsonville, CA

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little B & B. Short stay though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Modesto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always to treat to stay at this beautiful B&B! Located right by my favorite beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The owners have put a lot of work into this hotel. The only thing it needs is a ceiling fan in each room, especially the rooms on the ground floor. You can't open the windoes for security reasons.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Corina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

margaret

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was a beautiful view out the window but there was only one towel for two people, and no reading lights near the bed in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice night’s Stay!
Seema was a wonderful host! We had a great night’s stay, hope to go back some day!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Asako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place. Great stay!
My husband and I enjoyed our visit. The location is great and the room was super cute. Very clean and Seema was a great host- friendly and available by text for any questions. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views Nice quiet location close to Manresa state beach Large rooms - Bath tub not clean to use - No in-room amenities ... at all! No coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, not even a cup for water. These were available in the shared kitchen downstairs but left out unwrapped; given no running water in the kitchen (no sink!), this felt unhygienic. - For the price, given lack of amenities and other options in the area, would not return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

jennie w.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Feedback
Sheets had several hairs on sheets. We were told to get clean sheets that also had hair and a huge stain on the pillow. Rest of the room was not very clean including stains on seat cushion. Feedback was given to the place. They informed me to tell you they are allowing 50% off of our stay due to inconvenience. I was to let you know and you (expedia) would contact them directly To have this taken care of. Please advise. Thank you, Jennie Waymire

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checkin made easy
Good communication Self checkin made it easy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from sp on 9 Jul,2021
Thank you Joel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from sp on 9 Jul,2021
thanks

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely stay at a historical place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Sp on 22 Jun,2021
Thank you Ryan!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful getaway close to a very quiet beach that we love.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Sp on 16 Jun,2021
Thank you

8/10 Good

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Sp on 16 Jun,2021
Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time at BnB
Very clean and charming BnB. Huge spa tub and nice views of the surrounding fields. Will stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from sp on 1 Apr,2021
Thank you so much!

6/10 Okay

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful location
This property is gorgeous and a short walk to the beach. My room and the common areas were very clean and nicely decorated. This was my first time at a bed and breakfast and I wasn’t sure what to expect, especially during covid. The contactless check in was easy, however it was a little strange being alone in that house, unsure of how safe/ secure it was at night. I stayed in the poppy room. I could not get the fire place to work despite following the instructions to a T. I also could not get the bathtub faucet to turn on. I was disappointed in that. Overall it’s a gorgeous place for a getaway and a perfect location if you’re a beach lover like me
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Response from sp on 1 Apr,2021
Thank you

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Good for making babies
Good looking place, classical in a way. Not a good place to spend a quiet night. The walls are paper thin, therefore at night you'll get the feeling that a baby making factory is in full swing - as soon as one is consummated another would start. In addition to that, the front door makes a sound every time its opened, a loud mechanical sound. Really annoying when people are going in and out to the cars. The bed (at least ours downstairs) is hard as a brick. I've heard about firm but this one takes the cake. Lastly, do remember to bring your tablet or computer to entertain yourself at night. The TV and "Cable" is extremely basic. The tennis courts are nice. The breakfast is nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay.
Quaint, comfortable, relaxing stay. It's surrounded by agricultural land so in the morning you might be woken up by tractors, but the sound insulation is quite good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful and convenient getaway spot! Close to our favorite, quiet beaches! The cozy rooms with jacuzzi tubs are divine!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful B& B!
Charming. Great place to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from seema on 22 Oct,2019
thank you! hope to see you both soon...

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness
La Selva Beach Home
My wife and I live in Santa Cruz, but lived in La Selva Beach before that. We wanted to get away for the night and visit our old neighborhood. We found this rental and were surprised to find it's great proximity to the beach, but it's surrounded by farmlands. It's very quiet and peaceful. I highly recommend it! Eric Lamascus
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I absolutely adored meeting and speaking to the new owner. They have a lot on their plate but seem to be handling it well. The house itself is in a beautiful location and is very peaceful. The rooms feel dated and lacking some basic amenities- bedside table and lamp. The staircase had some animal droppings (mice?) Excellent and quick communication 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from seema on 12 Sept,2019
thank you so much. I will look into that immediately. Hope to see you again soon

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
I didn’t like constantly being watched on camera. There was no one at the house and grandkids were not permitted to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Seema on 1 Sept,2019
Thank you for your review. I’m sorry that you don’t agree with our “adults only” resort policy, and as much as we love kids, we have to respect the tranquil and serene atmosphere we strive to provide for all our guests. We do, as most businesses do, have very obvious security cameras in common areas and a sticker on the front door that says that. While we don’t constantly watch it, we believe it’s an added security feature for our guests and ourselves. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All our expectations were met and exceeded, Janeen was simply marvelous we felt like family. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Jbond on 17 Aug,2019
It was our pleasure to have you stay with us. Thank you so much. We hope you will join us again soon.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Once staff found out we had a service dog the room became booked and they said Expedia should never have allowed us to book it. Then they told Expedia that there was sewage leak and that's why the room was unavailable. Would never even risk going there again. Luckily after an hour and a half of being in the phone with Expedia support, they found us a great room at hotel pacific in Monterey.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property had a lot of history... Quiet very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Seema on 26 Jul,2019
Thank you, glad you enjoyed your stay

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the house and rooms. Great eye & service. The gardens next to the house are great, but the property as a whole needs some upkeep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from seema on 14 Jul,2019
Thank you

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The mattress and pillows definitely need replacing. For the price the bed should be comfortable. Also, as cheap as TVs are these days, it is time to upgrade from the 13” that is there now. Other than that the views and staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from seema on 14 Jul,2019
Thank you Matthew - we definitely appreciate and value your feedback.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from sp on 6 Jul,2019
thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique home built in 1870. Old Victorian remodeled to today's modern standards inside. 30 minutes from Monterey, 10 minutes from Santa Cruz and 5 minutes from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from sp on 6 Jul,2019
Thank you kindly and hope to see you again

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is a beautifully updated Victorian home from the 1900's. Staff is exceptional and friendly. Short walking distance to the beach. Unique feature; 2 clay tennis courts.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from sp on 6 Jul,2019
Thank you so much and hope to see you again soon

6/10 Okay

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was so uncomfortable. We did not get much sleep. Our room was on the bottom so we could hear other guests coming in the front door and hear them above our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from sp on 6 Jul,2019
I am so sorry to hear that the location and bed was not to your standard. We truly try and offer an array of different bed types to fit everyone's needs. I do understand, that the downstairs room is the most nosiest because of its proximity to the front door.

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Seems on 12 Jun,2019
Thank you Maria

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Seema on 15 Jun,2019
Thank you

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from seema on 2 May,2019
Thank you and hope you come back to Flora Vista Inn again.

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Modesto, CA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Flora Vista. The home is all remodeled, has all the amenities, set in the perfect location to enjoy all that beaches that we love. The staff is friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from seema on 24 Apr,2019
Thanks Julie - we loved having you both here on Monday! Hope to see you guys again real soon.. Seema

10/10 Excellent

Elly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort of a painted lady
Living in a Victorian house on a green and calm peninsula. You can hear the Ocean at night. Great comfort and friendly service. More a hotel as a RBnB.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Janeen and Seema on 4 May,2019
Thank you Elly. We thoroughly enjoyed your stay and hope to see you back at Flora Vista Inn very soon.