Luxury home on 400 Acre Ranch

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Host

9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

San Luis Obispo, CA

Fremont Theater14 min drive
Bubblegum Alley15 min drive
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo18 min drive
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Kids Room

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Upstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Custom built English Tudor style home located on a 400 acre ranch. This secluded ranch borders Cal Poly State University property and is situated 2.3 miles from Highway 1 on a part paved/ part all-weather gravel road. The house has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and sleeps 8-10 with a king, 3 queens and 2 twin beds. It has hardwood floors and granite counter tops. The kitchen is fully equipped and has an adjoining sitting area where guests can relax on a couch, enjoy the expansive view and chat with the chef while he or she prepares meals. The library is stocked with an eclectic collection of books. The home has high speed satellite internet access and good cell phone reception. There are 2 SMART TV's connected to a satellite dish which provides premium channel programming. The living room, with its mahogany paneling, leather couches and piano arrayed before an enormous fireplace, is reminiscent of a British gentleman's club or hunting lodge. Outside, the patio and garden have ample seating with both a wood-burning Santa Maria style bbq and conventional propane grill for your outdoor cooking experience. There is an outdoor fire pit is ideal for roasting hotdogs, marshmellos or just sitting around the fire under the stars.

Mike and his wife, Surika, is one of the owners' sons, lives in the stable building located approximately 100 yards downhill from the main house and is available to answer questions or help guests with any problems that may arise during their stay.

Guests are encouraged to bring their hiking boots and binoculars. The ranch is surrounded by rural Cal Poly property with its extensive system of dirt roads on which one can literally bike or hike for miles. For a more adventuresome and secluded experience, guests are welcome to explore the ranch itself which is home to deer, turkeys, coyotes, raptors and other native animals and birds. Those energetic enough to hike to the top of the ridge above the house will be treated to a spectacular view of Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo in the valley below and the Pacific Ocean ten miles distant.

Whether you are visiting this area to sample its world-famous wines and restaurants, to explore its pristine coastline or simply to relax and unwind, you'll be glad you selected the Stenner Creek ranch as your home away from home during your stay.

Keywords: Luxury Home, Ranch, Cal Poly, Wine Country, quiet, Secluded, Wildlife, Affordable, Mountain Biking, Hiking

Property manager

Chuck Kirschner

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

You will want to spend every moment on the back deck relaxing!

Hot tub

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Luis Obispo

Located in San Luis Obispo, this holiday home is in a rural area. Morro Bay State Park and Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Madonna Plaza Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Leaning Pine Arboretum, or check out an event or a game at Alex G. Spanos Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

San Luis Obispo, CA

What's nearby

Fremont Theater - 14 min drive
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 15 min drive
Bubblegum Alley - 15 min drive
Performing Arts Center - 15 min drive
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 18 min drive

Getting around

San Luis Obispo Station - 28 min drive
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪VG Cafe - ‬15 min drive
‪Shake Smart - ‬14 min drive
‪At Bites - ‬12 min drive
‪PokiRito - ‬13 min drive
‪Milestone Tavern - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury home on 400 Acre Ranch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury home on 400 Acre Ranch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury home on 400 Acre Ranch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury home on 400 Acre Ranch located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, Morro Bay State Park, and Leaning Pine Arboretum. San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Avery B.

5 Jan 2024

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

Relaxing Ranch Retreat

Well appointed rustic ranch retreat with a European flavor. Location is wonderful and quiet on a large ranch tucked away in a valley with wonderful hillside trail at your front door. Great outdoor patio for grilling and sitting by the fire. Kitchen is well equipped. Home is big enough for are party of seven to spread out. Single upstairs bathroom is only downside but more than made up by rest of amenities.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

5 Nov 2023

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

Hidden gem

We picked it for Cal Poly family weekend and bring the dogs without bothering anyone. It was perfect. It is a trek, especially at night since there are no lights and it’s tough to read instructions if you’re driving alone. Lol But, it was perfect… short drive to campus and downtown. We heard and saw coyotes, birds of prey…outdoor set up was great too. Would book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher D.

6 Oct 2023

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

Plenty of peace and quiet

Remote location affords a peaceful stay. House was reasonably equipped, including propane grill not mentioned in listing. Not the best sleeping situation for seniors as the only bathroom upstairs is in master bedroom for the 5 beds upstairs. The main downstairs bathroom is also the pass through to the back yard. Works but peculiar. Nevertheless, the rental worked well for our friends gathering.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja K.

22 July 2023

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

Great location

This was an exceptional find! Beautiful location, peaceful and serene. Very enjoyable for the entire family!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

31 May 2023

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

Loved them house and the property in general.

Unique property and experience. Couldn’t pick a better place for our family getaway. In the middle of no where while being close to the best of SLO at the same time. Will be booking again. Thank you Chuck:)

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne H.

14 May 2023

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

Amazing property

Awesome views

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley P.

27 Dec 2022

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

Wonderful home!

We rented the home for a Christmas holiday get-together with our Northern California family and Southern California family. It was wonderfully comfortable and had everything we needed. Our hosts even had the house decorated for the holiday, which was a real treat! I especially appreciated the kitchen, which is well stocked with dishes and cookware. Overall peaceful and wonderful. Thanks so much for the attention to detail!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt C.

1 Dec 2022

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

What a fantastic location!

There were a total of 6 of us that stayed at this Vrbo and we all absolutely loved it! The property is meticulously maintained and there's so much of their family history in the way of furnishings, photos and books to explore. We walked around on the property and took full advantage of the outdoor seating and firepit. The location is just a couple minutes outside of SLO so it was easy to all go into town one night for a dinner celebration. All in all it's a fabulous location and a Vrbo hidden gem.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

23 Aug 2022

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

Lovely home and surroundings.

Super impressive property that makes you feel like you far away from the city. Quiet, so peaceful and spacious. Loved seeing the wild turkeys, quails and deers.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

2 Aug 2022

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

Amazing setting for our extended family vacation

There is a long dirt road to get to the house but once there you likely will not want to leave! We enjoyed the serene setting and all the wildlife (we saw lots of deer, turkeys and hawks). The house was big enough for our family to spread out (there were 9 of us - including 3 teenage boys). Lots of opportunities for walks and sweeping vistas. We explored the hills and then did some day trips to the coast. The kitchen is fully equipped with plenty of cookware. The one kind of funky thing is that the easiest way to get to the back patio (which is fabulous) is through the downstairs bathroom. We just made it a rule that if the door was closed then you walked around. We used the bbq for ribs and chicken - and we (carefully) had a fire in the evenings. I say this because the conditions are very dry. On the one evening we had some wind, we opted not to light the fire as a precaution. All in all, a wonderful place to hang out with family and friends. Although there is a lot to do in the area - you just may opt to stay put!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

2 July 2022

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

Family time

Nice to be out of downtown, yet 10 minutes and we were downtown for a wedding. The house was perfect for our weekend. Looking forward to staying again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Milena D., Bellevue, WA

17 June 2022

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

Great for multi-family

Beautiful house. This home has everything you need, amazing kitchen, plenty of room for socializing and eating, bedrooms are roomy and beds are comfy. Communication with owner is amazing, they attended to our every need. Read other reviews to learn about house layout, it's somewhat unique--we made it work. Just a few notes: everything is a bit dated (we didn't mind); a few spots need serious dusting (easy fix?); we had a few hot days and even with all the fans, it was hard to get any sleep. That was rough. I still think it's a 5-star experience, really good value. Wish I had something like it for my family get-togethers.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika H.

9 May 2022

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

Gorgeous home with stunning views

I came here with my friends for a little Bachelorette getaway! We’re all in our 30s so we were excited to relax and enjoy some bonding time. This was the perfect place to do so! The mist rolled across the hills for some epic photo ops! We sat outside to enjoy the views and turkey calls. Plenty of space to lounge and relax. Perfect for a chill weekend with friends or family!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan m.

27 Dec 2021

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

SECLUDED ELEGANT COUNTRY GETAWAY NEAR ALL' SLO'

LOVED ANTIQUES≤ATHER SOFAS&WALL OF BOOKS CHRISTMAS DECORℜ POINSETTIAS.GIRLS LOVED THE PIANO &THE JET TUB&FIREPLACE S'MORES .SO CLOSE TO COLLEGE TOUR,AVILA BEACH FOR RUNNING ,THE MISSION, BGUM ALLEY& SHOPS &DOWNTOWN.---DRIVE TO STENNER IN DAYLITE.BRING YOUR OWN SKILL GAMES&PRIZES FOR FUN.-- DON'T MISS THE 7:20 AM WILD TURKEYS DOWN HILL TO PATIO.-----ONLY ONE BATHROOM UPSTAIRS BUT WORKED W/BATHLITE ON ALL NITE SO KIDS COULD FIND. LEFT DEN LAMP ON &STAIRS' LITE TOO .GLASSWARE THE 2 SETS OF DISHES&CANDLES WERE DELIGHTFUL. .IT RAINED MOST OF OUR TIME HERE,BUT DID NOT DAMPEN ANY SPIRITS-ADDED TO THE OLD WORLD EFFECT&MADE FIREPLACE INVITING &ADVENTURING GROUNDS MAGICAL.. THERE ARE LOTS OF GAMES UNDER DEN TV&DVDS IN NEXT CABINET,CD PLAYER IS ON SHELF LEFT OF FP. BINOCULARS ON ENTRY CABINET. PHOTO GROUP IN COWBOY HATS. 'CHARADES' WAS PERFECT FOR LR AUDIENCE SPACE.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

chris s., Playa Del Rey

10 Aug 2021

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

Fantastic SLO Getaway

This property is fantastic! Located minutes outside of SLO, yet feels like you are away from it all. A great property inside and out. Fantastic outdoor areas to sit, relax, and watch nature. Very comfortable home with lots of space - very welcoming!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve B.

2 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful private location

Great family location. Plenty of room for everyone. Only 12 minutes to downtown. Very well stocked with everything you need for a getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

john a.

6 July 2021

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

Something out of a movie…

A terrific ranch property with access to everything the central coast has to offer. If you like “Western” lifestyle, this is your place. We had two families (8 people) plus a dog and we all had a great time and there is enough space here where we weren’t tripping over each other. Lots of wildlife just steps from your door…. Including deer, turkeys, toads, hawks, vultures, and every kind of squirrel. Easy check in - easy check out…. Just a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jed H.

4 Jan 2021

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

Truly beautiful

Lovely house in an amazing location. One of the few listings where the photos of the environment are actually not as nice as what it looks like in person. It's in a gorgeous setting. The hosts were responsive and professional, the house is very comfortable, and the outdoor space is great. We really enjoyed using the fire pit on the large patio. Highly recommended

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie N., Valley Center, CA

12 Nov 2020

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

Quiet Escape

Loved being out in this expansive property with rolling hills and if your lucky, an Amtrak train siting coming through the hills in the distance. The home was comfortable for 3 couples with a bathroom for each and room for kids as well. We ate the majority of meals in and found the kitchen well equipped with everything we needed. Plenty of space to spread out. Our son worked from the house during our stay and was able to find a perfect spot upstairs to work from his computer. Near to both San Luis and Moro Bay for exploring.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

3 Nov 2020

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

Great house with fun amenities

Overall had a great experience here, a nice place for a weekend escape.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

janet m.

30 Oct 2020

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

Wonderful Stay

Great space for family get-together

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

26 Oct 2020

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

Relaxing return to SLO

Country property very quiet and secluded. Great access to mountain bike trails. Very nice setting for a family get-together and return to SLO

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

20 July 2020

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

Great house, property and location

Loved everything about it. Multiple places to hang out inside and out. Peaceful and beautiful. House had everything you needed. We brought some things just in case but didn’t need anything. Owners responsive too. Definitely would go back. Great for family or friend get together. Close to beach and wineries-breweries too .

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Althea E.

15 July 2020

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

Amazing spot for multi-family vacation

we loved the location of this place! So easy and accessible to the rest of downtown SLO and beach was only a 24 min drive away :)) the real star of the place is the amazing Santa Maria grill. Our crew had the best time grilling and hanging out in the backyard/patio. Would love to stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

11 July 2020

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

Magical property in the middle of the countryside

If you're looking for an escape in the middle of the countryside, far away from any other people, this is the perfect property. We loved running through the neighboring trails, reading on the hammocks, making s'mores, and just enjoying the quiet. Great property for a dog too! The only downside was that because it was off the grid, the internet was very slow and the water in the showers (from a septic tank) was more of a trickle at times. But definitely worth it for such an amazing property. We will be back!!

About the host

Hosted by Chuck Kirschner

Our family has lived in San Luis Obispo since the mid- 1950's and we purchased this ranch in the early 1970's. After retiring from his medical practice, our father built his dream house on the ranch and moved there to raise British White Park Cattle. We have decided to offer the property as a vacation rental because of its unique character and ideal location near the City of SLO.

Why they chose this property

IF YOUR GROUP SIZE EXCEEDS 10, THERE IS A SECOND VACATION RENTAL ON THE RANCH THAT IS RENTED SEPARATELY FROM THE MAIN HOUSE. CHECK IT OUT!
VRBO LISTING NUMBER 1875593.

What makes this property unique

The single most striking aspect of the property is the serenity one experiences while there. The only sounds you're likely to hear are the wind in the oak trees, cawing crows, squawking bluejays, the occasional scream of a hunting red-tail hawk , maybe a coyote in the evening and the distant sound of a train as it makes its way up or down Cuesta Grade. The outside world feels very far away even though, in reality, the City of SLO is just a short five minute drive away.