Cat-Villa,

1642 Caudor Street, Encinitas, CA 92024

"Due to a family emergency, we had to board our sweet 16 year old cat for almost 3 weeks. Faced with leaving our fur-baby with a stranger, I couldn't recommend Lance and Cat-Villa more! The kindness and attention to detail was amazing. The accommodations also made leaving our beloved family member a bit easier. I highly recommend Cat-Villa to anyone."

"Lance was awesome. He sent text updates with pictures. That meant a lot because it was the first time we ever boarded our cats. Also, they have a cool set-up there with the atrium where the cats roam freely and interact with other cats. Highly recommend."

"I drove a friend here to board her cat. Located in a residential area, in a private home. A walk down the driveway to the back entrance. $35 a nite. A big cat room, custom made for cats! A huge cat tree - an actual tree! All the cats roam around loose in the room & all were getting along really great! Each cat has its own sleeping quarters. Bring its blanket & food. All posessions are label & placed in marked bins. Really a cat paradise! 1 wall is all glass with a view into the backyard. No stinky litter smell at all. Very clean! Really a cat paradise! A+"

"This place could also be called the Feline Zen Garden. It's so peaceful, and all the cats are so relaxed. They all seem to adjust to being part of the group within a few hours. And then they have such a nice patio to enjoy. Very happy that I found this place! Lance has been very kind and very patient with all my questions!"

"We found the Cat Villa online while looking for an alternative cattery or pet hotel for our cat. We made an appt to visit and were pleasantly surprised. It's a residence and you immediately know the people who lived there love cats (cat signage, cat statues, etc). This is a beautiful open cattery that has colorful cat trees leading up to cat walkways, cushions and cat bedding everywhere, and TV for cat entertainment! The cats are free to roam while inside the cattery and when not feeding in their pens. The cattery overlooks a lush garden full of trees and plants. Lance, the owner, showed us around and provided details on the feeding and upkeep. He struck us as very organized and parental in the caring of the cats, as if they were children. He said he was fully booked for July but could make it work for a 2 day trial run with our cat. Our cat is not gregarious but does get curious when introduced to new things. She did well, considering she hadn't been exposed to other cats for many years. Overall, we loved the Cat Villa, and would love to bring our cat there again."