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Farmhouse at the Flying Caballos Ranch
Flying Caballos Ranch
1905 Farmhouse
Kitchen
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #4

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Restrooms & Showers

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Upstairs Bathroom #2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Farmhouse at the Flying Caballos Ranch

Once owned by the Madonna family, this turn of the century farmhouse and 100 acre ranch combines old world artistry with modern amenities. The Flying Caballos Ranch is located in the rolling hills of Edna Valley, minutes from wine country and downtown San Luis Obispo.

The historic 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom farmhouse can accommodate 10 guests (2 queen beds and 3 double beds). There are two bedrooms and one bathroom located downstairs and three bedrooms and one bathroom located upstairs. The farmhouse features a full kitchen, dining area, and a cozy living room equipped with TV, sound system, and wifi.

The expansive grounds surrounding the farmhouse offer breathtaking views of Islay Hill and Edna Valley. The backyard features two outdoor restrooms and showers, a large wood bbq, fire pit with lounge chairs, an elevated treehouse hot tub, and antique bistro lighting.

The Flying Caballos Ranch is the perfect place for a getaway with friends & family and also serves as an incredible spot to host your private celebration such as a family reunion, graduation party, corporate retreat, or wedding. Please inquire about rates for hosting a private celebration during your stay, which are booked and facilitated by our onsite General Manager.

The Flying Caballos Ranch offers several other historic homes that are available to rent. Please be sure to check out our other properties on the ranch (#228164, #228510)

HISTORY:
The Flying Caballos Ranch was originally owned by the Alfred Madonna family in the early 1900's and encompassed several hundred acres, operating as a dairy farm. The Madonna's grew their own vegetables, vineyard, and orchard. They hunted deer and fished for salmon, all on the ranch. Currently, the ranch consists of approximately 100 acres with horse and cattle grazing, a year-round creek, and unobstructed views of Edna Valley and Islay Hill.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Contact us for private event pricing.

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 174490vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Contact us for private event pricing.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

San Luis Obispo

Located in San Luis Obispo, this holiday home is near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Avila Hot Springs and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and San Luis Obispo Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Edna Valley Vineyard - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Piedra Creek Winery - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Johnson Ranch Open Space - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Madonna Plaza Shopping Center - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Laguna Lake Park - 10 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 11 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old San Luis Bbq Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Liquid Gravity Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Republic - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Efren’s Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Farmhouse at the Flying Caballos Ranch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Farmhouse at the Flying Caballos Ranch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Farmhouse at the Flying Caballos Ranch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Farmhouse at the Flying Caballos Ranch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Farmhouse at the Flying Caballos Ranch located?

Situated in San Luis Obispo, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Edna Valley Vineyard and within 6 miles (10 km) of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum. Emerson Park and San Luis Obispo Museum of Art are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautfiful, clean, property. Hot tub was not working which was disappointing, but overall excellent property. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammera C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fabulous time with family and friends. The venue is beautiful and very much worth the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jevon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay for graduation

We booked this lovely farmhouse for graduation weekend, and it was perfect for our extended family, and great for our event. Communication with the PM is stellar, and the place is beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tedward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

This place is awesome. Very charming and rustic. Huge backyard and great views. Perfect for a group of 10 or so. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and rustic

Was a joy to stay in the farmhouse. Rustic charm, dramatic views of the rolling hills, highly recommend! The highlight was hopping between the roaring fire pit and the cedar wood hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Farmhouse and Grounds! Wonderful Property!

If you have a large group, I don't know why you would stay anywhere else. My twin sons graduated from CalPoly and we had our family stay. We had plenty of space, inside and out. Everything you would need and the host was super responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Farm House w/Gorgeous scenery

We rented the farmhouse to celebrate my mothers 80th birthday. Three generations enjoyed this rustic, well-stocked, comfortable and lovely farmhouse. The surrounding hills and greenery, fire pit, walks. It’s a fantastic place for a family gathering. We hope to come back and rent the whole property for a celebration with more of our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

A fairytale weekend getaway

Wow what a gorgeous property. The house had everything you needed, the beds were super comfortable, and the scenery was just spectacular. We loved using the fire pit (wood was provided) as well as the hot tub suspended in a treehouse. The outdoor lights were amazing at night. The only negative was that the property manager did not respond to any of my text messages during our stay — one of which was asking how to turn off some of the outdoor lights because I was unable to find the light switch described in the house binder. Overall a fantastic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2020
Thank you for your kind words about the property, I am so thrilled you and your group enjoyed the beauty of the Flying Caballos Ranch! I am so sorry that you were not able to get through to me! My cell and email address were provided in the binder. I just went back and confirmed that I did not receive any texts or emails from you during your stay. I’m wondering if you mistakenly texted the wrong number? My apologies again for the inconvenience. We hope to have your group back out to the ranch in the future! Sarah
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Bachelorette Party Weekend Get-Away

A group of 12 of us stayed here for my sister's bachelorette weekend and we were all completely taken away by the charming farmhouse. The entire house was stocked with the necessities (besides actual food, of course, but it is conveniently located near grocery stores). We loved the huge yard with the breathtaking views. We spent most of our weekend bar-b-queing, hanging out by the fire-pit, hot tubbing, dancing and sun-bathing. At night, the tree lights made the entire farmhouse look so magical. Everything about this place was picture-worthy. It was also a huge plus that the farmhouse was pet friendly. Parking was easy, location was convenient, and Sarah was a joy to work with. She was quick in responding to emails and meeting her for the check-in was a breeze. I would definitely come back and would highly recommend the farmhouse to large parties.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So Charming!

This property is so charming! The farmhouse is the perfect combo of 1905 nostalgia and modern convenience. We were quite comfortable with 7 adults and one dog :) The location is amazing!! out of the hustle & bustle of summer tourism, but super convenient to SLO, Pismo, Avila, Morrow Bay, etc. Pismo Beach put on an awesome fireworks show for the 4th! We had a super fun stay!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

We enjoyed every moment of our stay at the Farm House. It’s is just lovely and a very special place to make memories with friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandro C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

Wonderful stay at this cozy farmhouse, very unique; quaint place. Close to pismo beach & morro bay which were our target areas. Overall a great experience. Manager was prompt to an incident at house and was resolved within a few hours. By then we were in Morro Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Flying C is an amazing property and the property manager is awesome. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spot in SLO

My group had a really wonderful time here. The house itself is charming and clean while the property has everything you need for a great weekend! Weather was pretty chilly so we got great use of the fireplace and hot tub and the yard was perfect for our dogs and playing games. There’s enough space where everyone felt like they could do what they wanted. We went to some wineries in Edna Valley which were all a short Uber away from this location. I have never stayed at an airbnb or vrbo more than once and I absolutely see myself coming back here. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful farm home and property!

We enjoyed the home, the grounds, and the outdoor firepit. Our highlight was cooking asparagus, bread and Cal Poly tri-tip on the Santa Maria grill.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matilda Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

The pictures don’t do this beautiful property justice. Stunning surroundings, comfortable beds, spotlessly clean and new appliances. Gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Property!

We are two families with tweens & teens. We stayed for an extended weekend and could not have had a better experience! The property is amazing - lots of space to run and play, different seating areas, fire pit, and more. Our timing was incredible and we enjoyed an unobstructed view of the Neowise Comet - so exciting! Along with enjoying SLO and the coast, we walked to the Tolosa Winery next door. Sarah, the owner, is kind, clear, and responsive. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the Flying Caballos

The ranch house is charming, cozy, comfortable and well appointed. The property is incredibly beautiful, even more than the photos show! The management was very responsive and helpful. The only knock is that it is very close to the SLO airport, so the noise bleeds over. That said, we'd stay there again without hesitation. The FC is a great one!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to get away

This place is great if you’re looking for a peaceful getaway. The house has a lot of character and a lot of yard space for a BBQ and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great yard, beautiful property

This property was perfect our group of alumni visiting SLO. The yard had plenty of space and nice grass.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks for a great visit

Lovely house, great for families visiting each other.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Catlin M.

Beautiful Venue, Incredible Staff!

We rented this property for our annual holiday party and, despite inclement weather, we had a wonderful time. Not only is the property located in a beautiful and private setting, Sarah and Tori are two of the most helpful and attentive staffers we could have wished for! At every step of the way, they were there to help out and really made the difference in our event going well. Thanks to you both!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing weekend getaway and perfect spot for a wedding!

This past summer I was lucky enough to be a bridesmaid in a wedding held at this very special ranch. The spaciousness of the property, combined with the three separate accommodations made it not only an incredible space to host the wedding of my dear friends, but also the perfect setting for an unforgettable weekend for family and close friends to celebrate, enjoy each others company and stay comfortably all together in a beautiful location. Between the outdoor grill, the hot tub and plenty of space for lawn games, our group spent most of our time outdoors enjoying the perfect SLO weather. The scenic setting of this ranch makes practically impossible to not to relax. The guesthouse and cottage, where family of the bride and groom stayed, were very nicely decorated and had everything you need for a comfortable weekend stay. I personally stayed in the main farmhouse with the bride and the rest of the bridal party. The warm and inviting layout of the home was ideal for preparing and having meals together, finishing up last minute wedding crafts and relaxing with the bride-to-be. The day of the wedding we had plenty of space to get all of us ready with hair stylists, makeup artists and photographers in tow. The bright colors and beautiful furniture of the rooms made for great pre-wedding photos. The wedding itself was magical and the property is laid out in such a way that each portion of the event had its own special location. From cocktail-hour near the farmhouse entrance, the ceremony in a scenic field overlooking the valley, a wonderful dinner in the backyard lit with strings of bulb lights and of course the dance floor…that was full as soon as the music started! One of my favorite things was the fire pit, which made for a cozy setting to catch up with friends and take in the beauty of the whole night. Overall, I couldn’t have had a better time at Flying Caballos Ranch and can’t wait to return. Members of the bridal party and I are already talking about renting the property for a long weekend so we can take advantage of the nearby wine tasting. I would highly recommend this property to anyone planning a wedding, reunion or even just time away with friends or family. It truly is a unique place where everyone can come together to create lasting memories in a beautiful setting.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Magical Farmhouse

I had the opportunity to stay at the Flying Caballos Ranch Labor Day weekend 2015. The whole wedding party was so delighted that we got to stay together for four days sharing meals in the bitchin kitchen and working together preparing for the Big Day. Family stayed in the Farmhouse as well as the Guest House and Cottage. We enjoyed how the 1950's retro-farmhouse theme spilled over into the rehearsal dinner BBQ we had outside under the amazing trees that were all lit up with globes from "back in the day". If you had brought your dancing shoes the built-in dance floor was ready for you. I can't say enough about Sarah, the Property Manager/Event Co-ordinator. She was so helpful to all of us. She had the uncanny knack of anticipating our needs and met them all. I've never seen anyone run around and get so much done. She's not only efficient and professional, she has a good sense of humor and we love her sunny disposition. Weddings can be stressful for sure, but she had us laughing and saw to it that the whole day went smoothly. The huge trees, old out-buildings and rolling hills made for lovely backgrounds for the photographer. Everywhere you look you would see amazing photo opportunities. I think the fire pit was one of my favorite areas of the property for gathering, toasting, making s'mores and keeping the party going. I was surprised how many family members thought to bring a swim suit.....the hot tub got lots of use after a long day of setting up for the wedding. I will say this; when the sun starts to go down the ambient light around the farmhouse was breathtaking. We have spectacular photographs of one of the most special days ever. When family gets together we reminisce and have already started making plans for a reunion back at the Ranch.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Amazing weekend!

My DIL found this beautiful farmhouse for a family weekend. My daughters boyfriend was proposing and wanted us to share in a celebration weekend in SLO. We initially wanted a beach house but couldn't find much for a large family group. It was a magical place. We enjoyed every minute. We could make our own food and also bring in their favorites like Splash clam chowder. We had two babies in our group and it was so nice for them to play and run around. Fenced yard helped so much. Everything in the farmhouse is vintage and unique, so many exquisite little touches. The linens and beds were so comfy. The house was clean and well stocked. The fire pit was especially nice in November. Sarah was pleasant and easy to work with. We all loved it and my daughter and her fiancé loved it so much they have recently booked it for their wedding reception venue!

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Hosted by Sarah Hames

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