Payment
All reservations must be prepaid in full by credit card. We accept all major credit cards and prepaid Mar Vista gift certificates. Group payments require a separate agreement.
Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back Program
In partnership with Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back Program, a $2.00 charge per stay, shown on the guest final bill, will go to Redwood Coast Land Conservancy (RCLC). Mar Vista will match every $2.00 donated and 100% of all donations will go directly to RCLC. Learn more here. Please contact us if you would like to opt out of our Every Stay Gives Back Program.
Check-in/check-out
Housekeeping Cottages
These are housekeeping style cottages which means we will not service your cottage until you check-out. We do ask that youy tidy up and clean any dishes used before checking out.
Rates
The rates displayed in our online calendar are the best available rates for that specific cottage and date. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Occupancy
The maximum number of guests per cottage are outlined below; any violation of maximum occupancy may result in removal from the premises without any refund or credit. No camping or RVs allowed. For the safety of our registered guests, only registered guests are allowed on property unless previous written allowances are made with the proprietors.
Maximum cottage occupancy
Dogs
*If you have a trained service dog, please let us know at the time of reservation and we will waive the fee. In situations where a service dog’s function is not readily observable, the owner should be prepared to disclose that the dog is a service dog required because of a disability and what work or task the dog has been trained to perform. Emotional service dogs (ESA) are not considered trained service dogs and will still require a pet cleaning fee.
Reservations and Cancellations
All reservations are subject to our cancellation policy. If a reservation is canceled after the minimum notice period shown below, the guest will charged for any nights we are not able to rebook.
Winter/spring is December through May. Summer/fall is June through November.
To avoid errors and for your protection, any notice for modifications or cancellations must be delivered to Mar Vista via email during regular business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. U.S. Pacific Time); if received outside of business hours, the notice will be considered received the next business day. We highly recommend replying to your confirmation email to confirm receipt; our systems are the only official record of receipt, and we cannot be responsible for server/filter errors.
We are sensitive to the reasons that may cause a late cancellation; however, we cannot make exceptions to this policy. We are a very small and remote establishment, and our cottages are reserved well in advance.
Please note that required notice for reservations of multiple cottages is on a per-case basis, depending upon the number of cottages reserved and the time of year reserved. We reserve the right to change your cottage assignment to an equal or better class up until the time of arrival, based on availability.
Holidays and minimum stays
Exact holiday dates are not listed here, as some dates, days off work, and school calendars change from year to year. Reservation confirmations will contain specific policies.
Major holiday weekends
Major holiday periods: Generally include longer vacations and school breaks. Depending upon the holiday, policies apply to the week or weekend before and after the holiday. We reserve the right to adjust dates.
Minor holidays
Special Event Cancellations
Mar Vista Special Events are subject to a minimum of 45 days notice for cancellation and will be determined based on each individual event.
Glasshouse Event Space
Our Glasshouse event space can be rented by registered guests staying on property only. Rental fees apply. Contact us via email or phone for inquires.
Groups/events
We would love to host your event at Mar Vista, and invite you to speak with our proprietors to further discuss packages, pricing, and services offered. Guests or groups planning events and weddings must contact us directly before booking any rooms. Guests are not allowed to use our property for a group event, retreat, wedding, or other event without prior permission and planning. Depending on your group size and needs, you may be required to buy out the entire property. We do this to protect the expectations of the group, as well as the enjoyment of other guests who would otherwise be on the property at that time. We are a small property, not a large hotel, and want your event to be special!
Reservations for multiple cottages
Reserving a block of three or more cottages, made individually or as a group, requires permission of the proprietors. We love groups and are happy to arrange special gatherings. Please call to discuss your needs. Additional fees, special terms and conditions may apply. We reserve the right to change terms and conditions and cancel reservations if prior permission is not granted in writing. Please contact the proprietors for group reservation policies and costs.
Cancellation/modification notice
To avoid errors and for your protection, any notice for modifications or cancellations must be delivered to Mar Vista via email during regular business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. U.S. Pacific Time); if received outside of business hours, the notice will be considered received the next business day. We highly recommend replying to your confirmation email to confirm receipt; our systems are the only official record of receipt, and we cannot be responsible for server/filter errors.
Other terms and conditions
Policy enforcement
At the proprietors’ discretion, violation of any of these policies can be grounds for immediate eviction, forfeiture of lodging fees, and liability for damages, depending on the severity of the infraction.
Caution and release of liability
The ponds, beach stairs, beach, redwood trail and other natural elements—including but not limited to a misstep in a gopher hole or encounters with domestic and wild animals on Mar Vista Farm + Cottages premises—can create certain inherent risks to human and animal life and property, up to and including death. Guests and his or her entire party, including pets, must use ordinary care when walking near or around the ponds and other natural elements on the premises. Guests agree to assume the risks, and to release and hold Mar Vista Cottages harmless from any and all claims and injuries to guests and guests’ real and personal property arising from or near aforementioned areas or other natural elements at the property, including those claims caused or alleged to be caused by a negligent act or omission by Mar Vista Cottages. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mar Vista Cottages remains liable for any injury caused by its unreasonable act or omission arising from any non-delegable duty as provided under California law.