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HISTORIC FARMHOUSE ON 400 ACRE RANCH

Farm stay in San Luis Obispo

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Property grounds
Golf
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
AU$420
avg per night

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San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
  • Place, Fremont Theater
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
The current price is AU$420
avg per night

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

Located in San Luis Obispo, this farm stay is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Avila Hot Springs and Avila Beach. Leaning Pine Arboretum and San Luis Obispo Children's Museum are also worth visiting.
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Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 27 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VG Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪@Bites - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Scout Coffee Co - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Milestone Tavern - ‬12 min drive

About this property

HISTORIC FARMHOUSE ON 400 ACRE RANCH

Come experience something unique and magical in our turn-of-the-century remodeled farm house. This rustic home is nestled within a 400 acre secluded ranch located just over the mountain from the City of San Luis Obispo.

Allow yourself to travel back in time while you enjoy this 2 bedroom 1 bath 1000 square foot home that comfortably sleeps 4 guests in its king and queen sized beds. The newly remodeled kitchen with its granite counter-tops and modern appliances is fully equipped to prepare delicious meals. The flagstone patio with its propane grill and wood-burning Santa Maria style bbq makes a wonderful setting for enjoying a traditional Central Coast home-cooked tri-tip steak with all the fixings. Guests can relax on the patio or wrap-around porch, sip local wines and beers while watching hawks and vultures circling overhead, deer grazing on the nearby hillsides and wild turkeys foraging in the adjacent fields. Savor the fresh country air and revel in the sound of silence.

Guests are invited to bring their hiking boots, binoculars and perhaps mountain bikes. The ranch is almost wholly surrounded by Cal Poly State University property with its extensive network of trails where one can literally explore for miles.

Whether you are visiting the Central Coast to sample its world-famous wines and restaurants, to explore its pristine coastline, or simply to relax and unwind, you'll be glad that you decided to make this rustic home your headquarters. It is truly a hidden jewel.


CAVEATS:
The house is located at the end of a 1.5 dirt/gravel road, The road, while county maintained, is not well-suited for guests with low clearance vehicles. If you have such a vehicle, you'll need to drive slowly and carefully.
The house was originally built in the 1890's and although it has been modernized and upgraded, it is not not well-suited for people with mobility disabilities. For example, the living room floor slopes and a prior elderly guest complained that this was disorienting for her.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please clock the door and put the key in the lockbox
Please put trash in the can located next to the shed opposite the front door
Please turn off the lights and fans.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets are allowed, but guests are required to pay an additional $50 pet cleaning fee in addition to the usual cleaning fee.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is HISTORIC FARMHOUSE ON 400 ACRE RANCH pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at HISTORIC FARMHOUSE ON 400 ACRE RANCH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HISTORIC FARMHOUSE ON 400 ACRE RANCH?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HISTORIC FARMHOUSE ON 400 ACRE RANCH located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Los Padres National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center. Alex G. Spanos Stadium and Bishop Peak Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

HISTORIC FARMHOUSE ON 400 ACRE RANCH Reviews

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. 105 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

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

Another great stay!

We had another wonderful trip to the farmhouse, saw turkeys and deer, baby owls, and lots of squirrels. The farmhouse is so comfortable, clean, and peaceful that it always makes for a great, relaxing stay. We love it and will be back again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorring H.

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

Great stay!

Perfect place for a quiet and fun getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and setting. Feels like it’s miles away from everything—so peaceful and quiet. I kept my little dog on a leash at all times due to hawk activity. We also enjoyed a visit from half a dozen buzzards! If you are a tall or large person — or have mobility issues—be aware the toilet is small. We didn’t have a problem but thought it was worth noting. We’d love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can't wait to return for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie A.

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

Solitude

This is a beautiful ranch. Basically no neighbors in sight. So peaceful, so quiet. Beautiful nature and animals show up. And yet so close to town and Cal poly. So close to Morro Bay, Cambria, down town SLO. Perfection.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Peaceful place in SLO

We were visiting our son at Cal Poly and wanted to experience something different from our previous stays around town. This property is wonderful! It is peaceful and charming and allows you to really soak in just how special San Luis Obispo is. Highly recommend, especially if you enjoy viewing the local wildlife.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne B.

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

relaxing stay

We loved everything about this property! It felt like home. The only thing I wish it had was a washer and dryer, but everything about it we loved! :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

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

Beautiful!

Stunning quiet farmhouse! Comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, and all you need for a few days to unwind and reconnect to nature. We saw turkeys, deer, and squirrels! Loved every minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful gem!

What a wonderful property to stay at! The house was very thoughtfully stocked, the setting amazing, and beds and linens comfortable. Rarely am I not ready to return home from a vacation but this trip I was sad to leave. Will definitely be returning. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D., Lakeside, California, USA

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

Beauty and solitude!

The farmhouse was delightful, charming and full of necessities for a comfortable stay. It is beautifully tucked into a valley that isolates you from the business of the city...and yet you are about 10 minutes from SLO. So peaceful and restful! Chuck was a great host and quite helpful! Highly recommend for a restful retreat. There are also great hiking trails from the front door.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS M., Los Angeles, California

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

What A Location!!

This was our 2nd stay here and while it's 2 miles to SLO you'd never know it as the valley feels remote and it's just lovely. If you want peace and quiet plus a place for your dog - it's excellent. There is a flock of wild turkeys close by and we also saw 2 deer nearby. I'm sure we'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A little piece of heaven

I hesitate to write this review because I don’t want everyone knowing about this place so it is available when we want to go back. Ha! We stayed here when we moved our daughter in to Cal Poly. It is so peaceful and quiet. What a refuge!! The beds were super comfortable and the outdoor area was great. We enjoyed the passing cows and did t want to leave. We hope to return soon! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa S., La habra heights

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

Red barn home

Lovely location. Just needs cleaning. Doors. Baseboards. Dirty. Put ant traps. Windows need to be cleaned. Beautiful location. Peaceful. Vacuum needs to be emptied. New bag please. I left it cleaner than it was. Needs to say no air conditioner. Was over 90 inside when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daisy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for dogs! House is comfortable and cozy. My husband and I stayed here with our two dogs. Trails on property are great for walking the dogs. Saw a lot of deer and squirrels around the yard. House is still very close to town and yet very private. Highly recommend if you are traveling with dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brook L. N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and quiet place to stay near some great trails. We had a wonderful stay and some great runs right out the door!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There are no words to describe this incredible place and the wonderful hosts. Previous reviews cover the details so I'll just say there is nowhere I'd rather be.
Stayed 29 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley & Darrell V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in - easy peasy! Views - fantastic! Host - beyond accommodating!!!! We had some personal challenges with our dog that didn’t work out for us (our blind dog couldn’t navigate over the wavy floors) 2 miles in on the dirt/gravel road was tough on her too. For the time we were there, very much enjoyed the turkeys, deer and being so incredibly close to the hawks. Just gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy h.

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

Great stay for Cal Poly grad

Had a great time staying in this beautiful property !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

hiram d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Se

The farmhouse is just as beautiful as it looks in the pictures. However, my biggest concern was that we weren’t informed about tick season until the day of check-in. Had we known earlier, we might have chosen different dates. Ticks were all over the property—including the front porch, door frames, and even inside the house, found one attached behind my knee which made us leave immediately due to the fact that ticks can carry lime disease's. We checked in Thursday night and decided to leave by midday Friday. I recommend confirming the seasonal conditions before booking since cancellation options was not available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Amazing

Beautiful setting, so relaxing and very close to our son at cal poly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

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

Another wonderful stay

We have stayed at the farm house now several times, and every time it is extremely comfortable, clean, quiet, and relaxing. We have two more trips planned for this year because we love it so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Beautiful Weekend Getaway

Just walk out the door to see the sunrise. Cute farmhouse will everything you need. Gorgeous surroundings and the sounds of nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri D.

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

The where am I feeling!

Escaping for a weekend from Southern Cal to Central California at this location was everything! The feeling of space, of nature of owls flying, and making their wonderful sounds. No one in sight, but beautiful San Luis Obispo Hills around us; we were refreshed and renewed from this simple and beautiful space!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saidah v.

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

Close yet far away

The view out of every window was so beautiful, to think you can wake up on a farm surrounded by nothing but nature and animals and be in downtown SLO in 15 minutes … amazing. We loved the comfy beds, kitchen had everything we needed and the house itself seemed larger than in the pictures. It was like living on a movie set for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Gorgeous farmhouse!

Was a perfect stay in the country not far from downtown SLO as well as hiking trails!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024