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Dave L

Canyon Villa: Beyond Excellence--Truly Elite

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Apr 1, 2024
Hotel's Favorite
We recently stayed at Canyon Villa; our second fabulous stay. The proprietors Cath and Wills have reached an elite level of hospitality and conviviality that, in my experience, comes only from a special intensity applied to a massive number of details. Still, they remain friendly and approachable, taking time to visit with their guests to ensure everyone has a wonderful stay. I am way beyond "impressed", and you will be too.
Rather than repeat all the helpful comments made by 480+ other happy guests, I will simply provide a few tips--
Plan to enjoy breakfast each morning in the dining room. It is not your everyday breakfast fare and is always delicious.
Be sure to join Cath and Wills every evening for the Wine Hour. Bring a bottle to share with all the guests. This is a special time at the Villa.
If possible, arrange to stay at least 3 nights, including Sunday. Wills' Sunday Supper is a definite "Don't Miss"!
If a Sunday stay is not feasible for you, make advance arrangements for your own private dinner at the Villa. Wills' artistry is worth your planning effort!
Book your stay at Canyon Villa--you will be glad you did.
Date of stay: March 2024
Trip type: Traveled with family
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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William Carter, Owner at The Canyon Villa, responded to this review
Responded May 19, 2024
Ciao Dave!
Grazie ... Your recognition of our extraordinary details is outstanding! We are extremely pleased that you were able to enjoy the pampering we offer all our guests!
We welcome your return visit.
Con Affetto,
Kath and Wills
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Reviewed February 29, 2024

The personal attention lavished upon us from the moment we arrived at the Canyon Villa was excellent. The property is gorgeous and meticulously maintained. The rooms are lovely. What makes it extra special is the delicious cuisine developed by chef/owner Wills, who makes delicious breakfasts each morning and the service provided by his wife Katherine. We opted for a Valentine's dinner prepared by him and it was an evening that we will long remember! No children, no pets and no TVs make for a quiet, relaxing respite after busy days in the Paso Robles countryside.

Date of stay: February 2024
  • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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William Carter, Owner at The Canyon Villa, responded to this reviewResponded March 20, 2024

Ciao Maryland Erin,
Grazie Mille ... We are very happy that you enjoyed our peaceful countryside of Paso Robles at The Canyon Villa. We strive the ensure the tranquility and comfort for all our guests. Chef Wills takes great pleasure as a professional chef to provide unparalleled cuisine for guests. Thank you for recognizing the refined elements of your stay and posting your review.

Con Affetto,
Kath and Chef Wills

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Reviewed August 17, 2023 via mobile

I don’t know what else to call our stay with Kath and Wills - everything was Perfect.
The location was perfect - woke up to a stunning view of the rolling hills of Paso Robles covered with vineyards. Reminded me of Tuscany. Plus you were close to everything, but away from the hustle and bustle.
The room was perfect - we had a king bed (the Siena suite) huge shower, whirlpool tub, plush carpet - wonderful!
Then the food - wow, just wow!
We had Sunday Supper at the Villa - Chef Carter (former executive chef at the Playboy mansion) prepared a spectacular meal, all the guests brought a bottle of wine, so did Kath and Wills. It was great sitting around the table, enjoying a wonderful meal and talking to the other guests.
Then there are the breakfasts that Chef Carter prepared. I’m not sure which one I liked best. They were all delicious, and we were so full we didn’t eat lunch. Plus, eating out on the patio, watching the hummingbirds and goldfinches made for a wonderful start to the day.

All in all, all I can say is just go! You will have a wonderful time.

Date of stay: August 2023
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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William Carter, Owner at The Canyon Villa, responded to this reviewResponded August 18, 2023

Ciao Mr_Shy
Grazie Mille ... We are humbled and gratified that you found everything about your visit "Perffetto." Your highly detailed descriptions of The Canyon Villa and our special brand of hospitality, exemplifies what travelers may anticipate.
We welcome your return visit.
Grazie ancora!
Con Affetto,
Kath and Wills

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Reviewed July 28, 2023

My husband and I found this beautiful gem and can't say enough amazing things about The Canyon Villas. Chef Wills and Kath were genuine hosts who truly know the meaning of hospitality. Their attention to detail made our time there very special. We spent a day cooking with Chef Wills in "kitchen stadium" and it was neat to see his creativity come alive as he shared his years of culinary knowledge with us. The food was spectacular and absolutely beautiful. A true work of art made by an artist. We also loved Sunday Supper as we were able to share a meal with Chef Wills and Kath that he prepared. We also enjoyed telling stories and just chatting with them. Chef Wills and Kath know how to do it right and we are forever grateful for the time we were able to spend at The Canyon Villas. Add it to your bucket list. You need to go. We hope to return.

Date of stay: July 2023
  • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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William Carter, Owner at The Canyon Villa, responded to this reviewResponded August 2, 2023

Grazie Mille ... We are honored and grateful for your recognition of our Hospitality prowess. You have truly captured the essence of staying at The Canyon Villa. We very much enjoyed having you in our care. We evolve everyday in our efforts to achieve hospitality greatness ... Elegance and luxury without pretension.

Con Amore,
Kath and Wills

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Reviewed June 13, 2023

This was our second visit to Canyon Villa Inn and it was just as spectacular as the first. The hosts, Kath and Wills, provide exceptional surroundings and service. They are attentive without being overly so. The location, high on a hill, offer peace and quiet and exceptional views. It is about 5-10 minutes west of Paso Robles, so conveniently close to vineyards, but also easy to get into town. Chef Wills is a true artist with food. Breakfasts and late afternoon small bites are as good as anywhere. In fact, the respect for food ingredients and presentation remind me of Europe, where they also respect food (sadly not so common in the U.S.). I highly recommend extending to a 3-night stay to include Sunday evening so that you can join the spectacular Sunday dinner prepared by Chef Wills, where a local wine maker also joins and provides a wine tasting and presentation prior to dinner. Inn guests bring a bottle of wine to share at Sunday dinner. The Sunday dinner is elective, and we've participated both trips and absolutely love the relaxed surroundings and conversations with the hosts and other guests.

Room tip: Luxury surroundings, accommodations, and meals but at a value for what you get.
Date of stay: May 2023
  • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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William Carter, Owner at The Canyon Villa, responded to this reviewResponded July 2, 2023

Ciao Michael,
Grazie Mille ... Your review recognizes all the key points of hospitality that we strive to achieve everyday for every guest. We are very grateful that you wrote incredibly concise and informative comments that will benefit all travelers. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Con Amore,
Kath and Wills

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Reviewed May 11, 2023 via mobile

Spent a fantastic long weekend at the Villa for a birthday celebration and can’t wait to return! Kath and Wills run a top notch place. It is a beautiful setting and so welcoming and clean. The breakfasts and wine hours are amazing, and the Sunday dinner is ridiculously good - so much so that we arranged a private dinner at the Villa on Monday - which I highly recommend. We ate at several great restaurants during our stay, including the Michelin starred restaurant at Justin (which I would also highly recommend), and the private dinner at the Villa was the best! One of the best aspects of our stay was getting to know Wills and Kath and the other guests staying there with us. We will definitely be back!!

Date of stay: April 2023
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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William Carter, Owner at The Canyon Villa, responded to this reviewResponded June 30, 2023

Ciao Nomad Dad,
Grazie Mille ... Your recognition of our incredible hospitality is rewarding. Especially marking the significantly high integrity of all meal services and the excellent cleanliness the Villa is gratifying.

We welcome your return visit to celebrate another milestone.

Con Amore,
Kath and Wills

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