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The campground is well maintained with a great bathhouse and the hosts are super friendly and helpful. It was also great to see the olive orchards and other agricultural areas. There is a small playground for kids too which was really nice. We were there in November and it was chilly at night and very pleasant during the day. Very few bugs too, and the cute farm kitties were a nice surprise!" }, { "@type": "Review", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Louisa P." }, "datePublished": "March 23, 2025", "reviewBody": "We had such a great time at the Macala villa. \nThe property is just insanely beautiful and we enjoyed the view in every second. \nEspecially the two bathrooms were incredibly nice and the host was really helpful. \nAfter only three days we have locked Richard and Genine into our hearts. \nWe are definitely planning on coming back to this beautiful place. " }, { "@type": "Review", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Danny T." }, "datePublished": "March 23, 2025", "reviewBody": "Loved staying here, the hosts were very generous and accommodating! We stayed at the elderberry park site. Very tidy and well kept. The site is surrounded by plants, trees and huge boulders, just beautiful. They just put in a new bathroom with a shower and flush toilet. Tankless water heater gives you hot water! There was a small problem but the hosts were on it right away. Would love to stay here again in the future! Thank you Richard, David and Nina" }, { "@type": "Review", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Adam G." }, "datePublished": "March 31, 2025", "reviewBody": "Let me start by saying we ABSOLUTELY LOVED Villa Macala Orchards campgrounds. The property is beautiful, majestic and grand. The facilities and campgrounds are immaculately clean. After booking the reservation, Nina then contacted us to provide detailed information and instructions about our stay. Nina is very friendly, considerate and accommodating. Upon our arrival we were met by David who is full of personality, entertaining stories and knowledge of the surrounding environment. He also shared a few of his favorite hiking spots to explore. We were also delighted and impressed by the olive oil tasting that was given to us by Rich, the owner of the property. Rich is very hospitable and inviting. His love for his craft and consideration of his surroundings is endearing. This place is enchanting. We will be coming back for sure. I highly recommend Macala to anyone looking for a truly wonderful experience. We already booked a few more days in April. " }, { "@type": "Review", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kathy C." }, "datePublished": "April 2, 2025", "reviewBody": "Macala Orchards is a beautiful Mediterranean-inspired property filled with boulders of every size & shape, olive trees, purple sages, wild rabbits and coyotes yipping. My 13 year old daughter spent most of each days climbing the boulders. We watched birds & ground squirrels. Found a funnel spider. Tried to get close to a rabbit at evening silflay. Did the olive oil tasting (multiple award winners including a best of the world!) which was wonderful & luckily our two favorite oils were available for sale. When we first arrived, the property manager David met us at the gate & did a great orientation. Rich, the patriarch, took us on an inspiring tour of the property, zipping up and down hills in his golf cart. Our tent site was close to their new, bright bathroom, which had a decent-sized hot shower. I was able to park my SUV near the place we chose for the tent. There are lots of spots to park and/or set up one’s tent, s actually. I just chose a spot that was flat, under a tree & near a picnic shelter with a view for my morning coffee time. We didn’t use the bigger bathroom/kitchen area as we didn’t need the microwave, fridge or sink up there. (We are self sufficient that way.) My daughter wants to go back, as do I, but I think for vastly different reasons. She loved the rocks & building the fire. I loved the trees that came from Italian soil & knowing it Italian blood that build everything. Macala Orchards is a place good for the soul. " } ] }