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Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!

Holiday home in Salinas with private pool and kitchen

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Front Of House
Pool
Living Room
Driveway View
Outdoor Kitchen / Deck

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20626.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Salinas, CA
  • Place, Monterey Zoo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Toro County Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, The Farm
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bunkhouse

2 King Beds

CJ's Room

1 Queen Bed

Loft

4 Single Beds

Mary Jane's Room

1 King Bed

Master

2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Michael's Room

2 Single Beds

6 bathrooms

bunk house

Toilet · Shower only

C J

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

kitchen

Toilet · Shower only

Mary Jane

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Michael

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!

Barlocker's Ranch provides a unique, peaceful, relaxing experience suitable for all types of groups. In this package a 5,745 square foot main house containing 4 bedrooms/5 bathrooms/kitchen/dining room/family room/formal living room. Additional accommodations available ( additional up to 20)
Main House:
Upstairs-
Master- 2 kings, 1 queen, and 1 massage table as well as a full size bathroom containing a bath and shower. Also stepping outside the master is a hot tub.
Downstairs-
Mary Jane's Room- 1 king bed with full bathroom
Cj's Room- 1 queen bed with full bathroom
MIchael's Room- 2 twin beds with a bathroom located across the hall

Bunkhouse (2 king beds + 4twin beds in loft) bunk beds require sleeping bags bunkhouse is included with main house Full-Size Heated Pool is in between Main House & Bunk House!

The ranch is close to Monterey Bay Aquarium, California Rodeo Salinas, Pinnacles National Monument, John Steinbeck's Museum, Victorian House, and the Laguna Seca Raceway. No gatherings over 20 guest. If more than 20 guests fees will apply and there needs to be an approval before your stay

We now have internet (STARLINK) The main house is one of the three homes we have on the property. Main house is across the cottage we rent on A-bnb .The fire pit behind bunk house is NOT for guest use it is a fire hazard

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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
Running, hiking, swimming and imaginary play......
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
There is an event fee
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere except 1 designated area.
1)Mutual respect of people and property. 2)No drugs.(Includes Marijuana) 3)No Drunken Behavior Main house rental has priority of outdoor kitchen area
No electric car charging. 300$ penalty if caught no exceptions 25$ for misplaced/lost key
Absolutely no fireworks on property. NO DOGS IN MAIN HOUSE . No exceptions A 300 dollar fine per dog !!!! Garage is not available to any guest .

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: There is an event fee
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Salinas

Located in Salinas, this holiday home is in a rural area. Wrath Winery and The Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Ord National Monument and Hastings Natural History Reservation. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Salinas, CA

What's nearby

  • Monterey Zoo - 11 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Indian Springs Park - 13 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Fort Ord National Monument - 16 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Toro County Park - 18 min drive - 28.3 km
  • The Farm - 18 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 25 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Hidalgo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Luigi's Italian Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Bakery - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Monterey Zoo, Indian Springs Park and Wrath Winery. Fort Ord National Monument and The Farm are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Br. Steven V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Property was well maintained and very user friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our multigenerational family loved staying here! Plenty of room; well equipped kitchen; etc. The big kids loved the pool and hot tub; the little ones had lots of toys to keep them busy. Everyone enjoyed being out in the country; seeing the animals and going for walks. The hosts were lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Avian L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The place looks beautiful at first, but the termite problem is a big red flag — we saw termite bodies all over the floor. Also, the AC only works on one side of the house, so the other side stays really hot. I’d suggest asking to see photos of rooms 5 and 6 (they’re not online, probably for a reason). One of our families even had to sleep on the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S., American Canyon, CA

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

Ladies retreat

We loved this place! It was perfect for our group. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry B.

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

Graduation

It was a great place to hang out with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos G.

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

Weekend stay

The property was beautiful, family fell instantly in love with it. We spent a good time for the weekend. Excellent communication with the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ling L.

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

Fun rental for large gatherings

We had a wonderful family reunion at this home. The place is large, with a main home and a bunk house that the kids loved. We also enjoyed the huge kitchen and deck (with a built in BBQ) as well as the heated pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Espie C., San Juan Bautista California

The best 🤗

We had a wonderful family vacation wish it had been warmer to spend more time in the pool but overall just being together is always the best. Margaret was a wonderful host and would love to return to the Ranch house 🏡
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janet Y., Chicago

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

Wonderful reunion at ranch

Our family of 18 people had a great time at Margaret’s ranch. We brought a lot of food and the kitchen are well equipped to meet all our cooking needs. Margaret and Rosa were very responsive to our requests and text. The location of ranch is very convenient for daytime hiking to pinnacle NP and point lobos state park. I highly recommended Margaret’s ranch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dixie V.

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

Friend’s reunion

We had a group of 18 ladies who were in a youth group together meet for our 35 year reunion. We enjoyed playing games, crafting, eating, visiting, swimming and walking. The large kitchen, outdoor area and house easily accommodated our group. The bunk house was a little hard for some of our ladies to maneuver since our group is middle aged. But it would be perfect for kids. Overall, we enjoyed the place and all it had to offer. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

dayna H.

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

Great for family get together

This should have been a perfect review but the owner double booked us.We paid extra for a 2 bd/1 bth cottage 4 months in advance for 3 nights.Some point after, another renter came in w/ a 31-day booking during our time and was accepted. The property is in a beautiful setting w/ gorgeous views.There's wonderful animals everywhere. ED WAS AWESOME! The main house is perfect for a large group.We orig had 26 (inc 3 children under 5) and 1 didnt show up-a elderly handicap with a service dog. (Service dogs are not allowed in the main house, so not having the cottage would have been a serious issue.) The kitchen and dining rm are large.The outdoor kitchen was nice and the patio is large.The bunk houses are not made for adults w/ the exception of 2 king beds.The bunks are for kids or very short/small adults.The owner did advise of this which was our reason for booking the cottage.I talked w/ the owner multiple times during the 4 months prior.She stated she forgot to write down our dates and did all she could to get the other renter to move; however, she did not tell us any of this until the day before our rental.We were stuck.She offered a small motorhome and studio w/ 2 twins. We used the motorhome but not the studio.The beds are more for kids or small adults.Most of us are over 6 ft.She said we didnt have to pay extra. Our family flew in from ALL over the states for this so overall, it was great just frustrating.l'd encourage others make sure the owner writes down your dates
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful setting for a family gathering. Plenty of room and activities to do right at the property. Our little ones really enjoyed seeing the different farm animals and the swimming pool was a big hit for all ages.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It is an amazing place. Kitchen is great. Patio is great. But: Lighting is an afterthought. Furniture is aging. Some beds are not beds ( see photo). They ask you to keep the feral barn cat out of the house, he is absolutely determined to get in to point of very annoying. BBQ was difficult to light. The bunk house Fire pit was so overgrown we chose to not use it for wildfire danger. No A/C in the bunkhouse. No food or drinks outside the kitchen (nothing in pool room, family room).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the pool and wandering the property... The host was nice and responsive, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time at the ranch with our children and grandchildren. It's a beautiful location. We especially appreciated the large kitchen, large outdoor deck with a grill area and the pool. Also Samantha was very helpful and responsive. A couple suggestions would be to repair some of the wobbly dining chairs and some areas of the home have lots of personal items and photos so it felt a bit like you were in someone's private space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie H.

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

An excellent stay

This property was every bit as nice as the other reviewer said and had a lot more to offer! There were 20 of us and we never felt crowded, not even close. No fighting over bathrooms because each had a toilet, sink, and shower. If I did have one complaint it's that the jacuzzi is quite small, so don't go there for a group jacuzzi experience haha. The swimming pool was fantastic and warm. More appliances pots and pans then you will need and the variety is also more than you need.Lastly, Russell the cat lives in the area, so if you have cat allergies you should discuss with the host. Russell is exceedingly friendly, but always trying to get into the house. If he happens to make it in he's quite easy to remove. He's a great cat. The host was able to handle each request in a very timely matter which I greatly appreciated!I believe the overall value of staying at this property is excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taissa C.

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

Wedding of my dreams

Thank you the Barlockers family and staff to allow us to celebrate such special occasion. For sharing their beautiful house and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena C.

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

Great place for a group gathering!

The ranch was spacious and clean, and it was well stocked on appliances and kitchenware. The hosts were incredibly responsive.We really enjoyed the amount of space the main house had, and it was fun to walk around the ranch as well!The full beds in bunkhouses outside were nice, but the lofted beds and bunk beds are definitely made for smaller children. Just keep that in mind if you’re planning to have any larger people sleep out there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

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

Perfect for Large Groups

Our team stayed here for the Sea Otter Classic, and it was the perfect location and size for our group! The spacious kitchen and living room with a pool table was great for spending time with the team, and there were plenty of beds (including the bunks in the back house) for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna L H.

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

Family Gathering

Great location. Quiet, accessible to Monterey and coastal adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Will come back

The place was great overall. The bunkhouse beds were kid sized for the most part but we have smaller people that fit, it all worked out fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mayra Libeth V.

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

We had a good time, perfect to stay with kids

Very nice house with all we needed to spend a long weekend with friends and our kids. A bit far from Monterey and Carmel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Beautiful, peaceful property!!

We had a small family reunion here for 2 nights. The main house is nice and spacious, very clean and functional. The bunkhouse is located upstairs and some of the beds are in the loft, up a ladder. Beds were very comfy. Pool is nice, unfortunately it was too cold for us to enjoy. Lots of games and just a beautiful, peaceful property to enjoy family time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danna V.

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

Beautiful Ranch, Gorgeous Views Everywhere!

Margaret was a wonderful host! Barlocker’s Ranch is warm, clean, spacious and super comfy. We loved the ranch animals, Felipe the mini donkey was a character, Russel the ranch cat was super friendly and 14 - 8 week old puppies were a huge hit with the little ones. Samantha, Ed and Cheryl were super helpful. We had the main house, bunkhouse and the cottage, plenty of space for everyone. I highly recommend Barlockers Ranch. Thank you all for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Erin C.

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

Yearbook Camp

I brought a group of 16 teenage boys and 3 adult teachers to the property for a 4 day yearbook camp to plan for the upcoming school year. The property was perfect for us - plenty of rooms, beds, indoor and outdoor meeting spaces. One slight issue was wi-fi but with 19 people trying to access internet to work, that is to be expected. Thanks for having us - would definitely consider returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Barlocker

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WE WOULD LOVE TO GREET YOU! CHECK-IN IS TYPICALLY BETWEEN 4-8PM, BUT WE ALSO ALLOW SELF CHECK-IN USING THE LOCKBOX CODES.

WE LOVE SHARING OUR HOME OF NEARLY 40 YEARS AND WILL DO ANYTHING WITHIN OUR POWER TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE! PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US WITH ANY CONCERNS! PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY!

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