Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool!

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Exceptional

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20626.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available

Explore the area

Salinas, CA

Monterey Zoo
‪15 min drive‬
Salinas Sports Complex
‪24 min drive‬
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
‪34 min drive‬
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal)
‪22 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

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Barlocker's Ranch provides a unique, peaceful, relaxing experience suitable for all types of groups and events. 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.

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

Property manager

Margaret Barlocker

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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Pet-friendly
Breakfast available
Parking available
Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

There is an event fee

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

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.

Salinas, CA

What's nearby

Monterey Zoo - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
Toro County Park - 24 min drive - 23.6 km
Salinas Sports Complex - 24 min drive - 28.9 km
National Steinbeck Center - 24 min drive - 28.0 km
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - 34 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Taqueria Hidalgo - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
‪Canton Garden - ‬15 min drive
‪Luigi's Italian Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! have a pool?

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

Is Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ 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).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Donna L H.

1 Jan 2025

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.

25 Dec 2024

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.

3 Dec 2024

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.

24 Oct 2024

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.

21 Sept 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Henry B.

20 May 2024

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

John L.

4 June 2024

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

Wonderful Ranch Stay

Wow wow wow!!! We had a group of friends from around the US stay at the Barlocker Ranch. Many friends were from major cities and were blown away by the location and beauty of the ranch. All of the amenities were amazing and will definitely be coming back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

25 June 2024

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

Family/friends weekend +wedding

It is still a functioning family ranch, so do be aware that animals, dust, equiptment, etc are a factor, but we loved it <3

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Erin C.

14 Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos G.

7 Feb 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S., American Canyon, CA

22 Oct 2023

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

Tom M., Mercer Island, USA

1 Sept 2022

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

Quiet and comfortable stay

A quickly resolved hiccup at check-in, the remainder of our stay was enjoyable, quiet, and without issue. It was a great location for our needs.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yalile F.

15 Sept 2023

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

Perfect place for family and friends

We had a group of 20, including 10 kids. Th is place was perfect, the kids had a blast visiting the ponies, feeding the donkey etc. The house had a lot of things for kids to play and the pool was so much fun. We loved our stay! Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priya J.

30 Dec 2023

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

Family Christmas gathering

We had a fun experience with our large group of family and friends! It is a great place that accommodates large groups of family/friends gathering together. The kids loved all the animals on the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane Z.

6 July 2024

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

A lovely place

The house, kitchen and supplies were great. There was someone to call when we needed information or assistance. It was great to be able to talk with the owner before signing on. The first day was challenging for my husband because the electricity was off for several hours. There were plenty of beds, but there placement was awkward for the long-legged teenage boys.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linnea C.

24 June 2023

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

Great Property!

Our family had a great time at this property. Luckily, the weather was good enough for us to use the pool every day. The property manager was great about responding to questions/concerns.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliet C.

14 July 2023

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

Great Family Getaway

The property was beautiful and my family and I had a great time using the outdoor kitchen and the pool. The house was well-stocked with plenty of towels and the kitchen had plenty of pots, pans, dishes, etc for a large family BBQ. We really enjoyed our holiday here!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ling L.

15 Aug 2023

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

Tim E.

15 July 2024

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

Memories to last a lifetime!

My husband and I, four grown and married children, and 13 grandchildren stayed in this amazing space for a family reunion. There was plenty of room for everyone. To my surprise, everyone especially loved the pool table, which was always being used by someone. Our last day there, a bracket was set up and a tournament ensued. The younger grandchildren never wanted to leave the pool, and also loved the visiting cat and finding frogs at night. The outside areas were beautiful and there was plenty of seating for everyone. The location of the home was private and quiet. We LOVED our time spent at the Barlocker Ranch!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

23 Apr 2021

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

Great family getaway!

We enjoyed our stay at Barlocker Ranch. It was the perfect spot for our family gathering to celebrate our son's first birthday. There was plenty of space and privacy for each smaller family unit. We loved walking on the property and seeing all the animals. We all enjoyed the pool and outdoor space.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill V.

16 June 2023

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

Family Reunion

Margaret was so easy to communicate with and was very responsive. The property was ideal for the kids. They loved visiting the nearby animals and playing outside. Our family had a wonderful time.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

2 July 2022

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

Loved it!

Everything was fantastic. Couldn't have been happier

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Espie C., San Juan Bautista California

19 June 2018

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

21 Oct 2023

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

8/10 Good

Audrey M.

4 Oct 2022

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

Great property and spacious

Overall good experience staying at this property. Very spacious. Pool was nice. Communication could be a little bit better from the property manager when we had issues

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Barlocker

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!

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bunkhouse

CJ's Room

Loft

Mary Jane's Room

Master

Michael's Room

6 bathrooms

bunk house

C J

kitchen

Mary Jane

master

Michael

Spaces

About this property