Villa Encanto is a historic Spanish Revival built in 1935 and fully restored between 2022-2024. Our vision for the restoration was to create a 1930’s boutique style hotel experience, for group travelers or large families that love to be immersed in a bit of history and class, yet desire modern amenities for maximum comfort. Villa Encanto features 6 uniquely designed bedrooms, each equipped with King-sized beds, and 5 full bathrooms. Now with a separate 750 sq ft game room featuring 2 arcades, pinball machine, shuffle board, pool table and more!
The home has been restored with aesthetics as well as function in mind. The custom-designed kitchen is fully stocked with high-end appliances, and features a built-in breakfast nook and a coffee station. The living spaces all open up to a large courtyard with includes an open faux grass area, lawn games, a ping pong table and a connected gas BBQ.
Centrally located to Long Beach's top destinations and restaurants, Villa Encanto is ideal for guest who enjoy exploring on foot, bike or quick car/uber drive. The Villa is 1 block to Long Beach’s famous Fourth Street and Retro Row, 3 blocks to the award-winning Long Beach Museum of Art and 1.6 miles from the Long Beach Convention Center. Wake up in the mornings and enjoy the choice of multiple coffee shops in walking distance. If you prefer to enjoy our provided coffee in the Villa, walk to multiple restaurant locations open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS:
Our Villa boasts 6 uniquely designed bedrooms all with their own King-Sized bed. For your specific comfort needs, each of 6 our bedrooms include individual heating and air temperature controls, full-length mirrors, closet space, dressers, extra pillows and blankets. The villa offers 5 full bathrooms, all thoughtfully equipped with hair dryers, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, a full set of towels and disposable makeup remover wipes.
KITCHEN & DINING:
The custom-designed kitchen is stocked with high-end Fisher & Paykel appliances, 36” natural gas range and oven, built-in fridge and freezer with ice maker, double dishwasher drawers, microwave drawer, custom stone slab hood, cast iron farmhouse sink with Kohler drinking water filtration system, and features an Italian leather built-in breakfast nook booth. Wake up fresh with a visit to our fully stocked coffee station centered around a Moccamaster coffee maker, complimentary freshly sourced roasted coffee beans, as well as a quick serve Keurig coffee maker with assortment of coffee pods, hot cocoa, marshmallows and assortment of teas and sweeteners.
GAME ROOM:
Step through a private entrance off the courtyard into El Encanto Lounge—Villa Encanto’s hidden, speakeasy-inspired game room designed for all ages.
Inside you’ll find:
12’ shuffleboard
NBA Jam arcade
Golden Tee arcade
Pinball machine
85” TV for movie nights & big games
A perfect space where kids and adults can relax, play, and create lasting memories—whether it’s a late-night pinball showdown or cheering on your team under the glow of the big screen, this cozy hideaway blends vintage charm with modern fun. With plush seating and moody lighting, it's the ultimate retreat for unwinding after a day in the sun.
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING:
The private courtyard entertainment area is all yours! Accessible through multiple French doors, allowing guests to enjoy Long Beach's pleasant year-round climate. This area features a professional-grade natural gas outdoor range (no need to re-fill propane tanks), comfortable lounge seating, multiple umbrellas and plenty of dining options for group enjoyment. Outdoor games such as ping pong, cornhole, and bocce ball are included, along with beach towels, yoga mats (complete with a carrying case for the free daily yoga sessions on the Bluff).
OUR LOCATION:
Centrally located to Long Beach's top destinations and restaurants, Villa Encanto is ideal for guest who enjoy exploring on foot, bike or quick car/uber drive.
1 block to Long Beach’s famous Fourth Street and Retro Row, with nearly 100 independently owned & operated stores offering amazing restaurants, goods and the best vintage clothes shopping in Long Beach.
1 block to Bixby Park, which offers a children's playground, dog park, and the Bixby Park Farmers' Market on Tuesday 3pm-7pm and Saturdays 9am to 2pm.
3 blocks to the award-winning Long Beach Museum of Art.
3 blocks to Junipero beach and the Shoreline Way bike trail that connects all Long Beach beaches.
1.6 miles to Long Beach Convention Center
1.6 miles to Long Beach Grand Prix
1.8 miles to The Aquarium of the Pacific
2 miles to Belmont Shore
2 miles to Rosie’s Dog beach
Short drive from the Queen Mary, Battleship USS Iowa Museum, cruise ship terminal and Long Beach Airport
If you're looking for a base to explore the greater Southern California area, Villa Encanto is centrally located making easy access to top attractions such as: Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios Theme Park, Griffith Park Observatory, La Brea Tar Pits, LACMA, Exposition Park, The Getty Center, Hollywood, Coliseum, SoFi Stadium, Dodger Stadium, Angel Stadium, Crypto com Arena, BMO Stadium, Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.
We look forward to hosting you!
GUEST ACCESS
Guests will have full access to the 6 bedroom 5 bath home as shown in the images, including a private rear courtyard area and 2 dedicated parking spaces. Additional parking may be available upon request. Please text or message the host with any questions or immediate needs while at the property.
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:
Pack and Play
High chair
(2) irons and (2) ironing boards
Steamer
First-aid kit
Food storage containers & bags
All cooking utensil, knives, pots, pans, bakeware
All dinnerware and glassware including set for kids
Barware, including large variety of glassware
Blender, Toaster Oven, Hand Mixer, Insta Hot Pot
Oils & Spices
Miscellaneous tools
Laundry Detergent
Hand Soap, Body Wash, Shampoo & Conditioner
Household Cleaning Material
(2) Marshall Speakers one Alexa enabled
HMDI hook up in Living Room TV for gaming
PARKING:
For your convenience, 4 parking spots are available behind the property, and free street parking is accessible on all surrounding streets (please observe street cleaning signage).
RULES & NOTICES:
Check-in 4 PM
Check-out 10 AM
10 guests
DOGS ALLOWED. Must be well-behaved. Guest must clean up after them. Additional pet fee applies
NO CATS (sorry)
QUIET HOURS: 10pm-7am
Stocked items in the house are only intended to enhance our guest stay while at Villa Encanto. Inventory is taken before and after each stay, so please do not remove items from the home, as it could be reflected in reduction of your deposit.
If you move furniture or bedding, please return it to its original location
If an item is damaged, broken or has stopped working during your stay, please advise us so we can rectify it immediately and not interrupt your stay or delay the return of your deposit.
A $350 cleaning fee is included in your quoted price for each stay.
A $100 pet fee is included in your quoted price per stay where applicable
Villa Encanto is ideal for larger gatherings, small events and filming locations, however we need to adhere to Long Beach's policies to ensure no disruption to your stay. Therefore, please seek approval from us prior to considering our location as your destination.
NO LARGE PARTIES without prior approval
NO FILMING EVENTS without prior approval
NO SPECIAL EVENTS without prior approval
SHARED SPACES:
Villa Encanto shares the lot with a long term rental unit, however Villa Encanto does not share any communal space or outdoor entertaining areas. You have a fully private residence. Only shared space is parking in the alley, with 2 parking spots always dedicated to Villa Encanto guests.
