A modern rustic retreat

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Flagstone path bordered by succulent and native grasses

Main front door and pair of barn doors opening up the Art Studio

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Newbury Park, CA

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center8 min drive
Camarillo Premium Outlets11 min drive
California Lutheran University12 min drive
Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Studio

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Modern and DWELL type house up on a hill with great views of Santa Monica mountains. Great place to entertain, both inside and out. Feels like you are on a secluded retreat.
One acre lot, pet friendly, Dwell modern style, family friendly, large enclosed yard. BBQ with beautiful front deck all set up for alfresco dining.
4 bedrooms (one of the bedrooms is the Art Studio that has a sleeper sofa, 2 bath house in a quiet residential area. Master bathroom features a two person jacuzzi tub next to a spa like steam shower. Outdoor shower with total privacy. Set back off of a cul de sac. 25 minutes to the Malibu beach, 45 minutes to LAX. An hour and a half from Disneyland, 45 minutes from Santa Barbara. 20 minutes to Camarillo Outlet Mall. Horse ranch with horses to rent 5 minutes from the house, beautiful state park hiking and biking trails five minutes from the horse.Trail head at corner of property that opens up to hiking.
Note: There is an additional fee for over 4 adults - $50 per person, per night.

Property manager

Daniel Packman

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No movie shoots No smoking No more than 3 cars in the driveway

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 first aid kit

About the area

Thousand Oaks

This holiday home is located in Casa Conejo, a neighbourhood in Thousand Oaks, and is in a rural area and near the beach. Camarillo Ranch and Rancho Simi are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at MB2 Raceway Indoor Go Karting and Big Sycamore Canyon Hike. Consider Malibu West Beach Club for a night out or Pinkberry if you're travelling with kids. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Newbury Park, CA

What's nearby

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center - 8 min drive
Camarillo Ranch - 8 min drive
Camarillo Premium Outlets - 11 min drive
California Lutheran University - 12 min drive
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library - 17 min drive

Getting around

Camarillo Station - 12 min drive
Santa Paula, CA (SZP) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Albertson's BBQ - ‬3 min drive
‪Islands Restaurant Newbury Park - ‬2 min drive
‪Side Street Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A modern rustic retreat pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at A modern rustic retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A modern rustic retreat?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is A modern rustic retreat located?

This family-friendly Thousand Oaks holiday home is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of MB2 Raceway Indoor Go Karting and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The Oaks and Boney Mountain are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

9 June 2024

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

Great view!

Amazing place. The pics are a little outdated, there is no grass anymore (for dog owners, so we took our dog to the local park to play) and there is an amazing glass wall view of the mountainside, which is way better than the photos represent. Feels like indoor/outdoor living. Good large kitchen. The chairs outside are comfy. Inside there is lots of seating but it’s all stuff you wouldn’t want to sit on for long. Space can support a good amount of people. Overall a terrific home and place to relax.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

28 May 2024

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

Family quick visit

Our dog and I met my adult chikdren and stayed 3 nights; clean , comfortable, wonderful home and yard areas - appreciate the details and comfort the home provided us

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelina G.

9 May 2024

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

Best place ever !

Obsessed with this home. So comfortable, peaceful, and beautiful.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

9 May 2024

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

The best!!

The house has a beautiful view!!! It was a wonderful stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Charles B.

9 Apr 2024

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

Private retreat with views & lovely landscaping

Great spot to stay in Thousand Oaks. The back yard is beautiful & comfortable. Was perfect for our family & dogs. Beautiful views and a lovely sunny family room. Nice SoCal indoor outdoor living.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

29 Dec 2023

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

Family Time and Memories

Our multigenerational family enjoyed our time together at this modern rustic retreat! Lots of room for puzzles, crafts, relaxing and spending time on the patio enjoying the unbelievable views! This is our third year and will continue to return!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

3 Dec 2023

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

Absolutely Fabulous

Great stay! Great location! Highly recommend!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

2 Nov 2023

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

Just as described!

Beautifully situated up on a quiet street where you could see the stars at night.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla M., Fallbrook, California

26 Sept 2023

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

Perfect Peace and Joy!

This is a beautiful one of a kind property that suits the needs of most everyone in your group. Bright, lovely space so many things and so much fun thank you for the warm and inviting environment for our reunion roommates to gather in and visit our college and have great memories.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P., Cupertino, CA

3 Aug 2023

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

Lovely weekend getaway

We enjoyed our stay so much. It was amazing to be able to open up the big doors to the outside and feel like the house extended right into nature. Such a peaceful, special spot. We had all the amenities we needed to make our stay comfortable and fun. We can't wait to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

19 July 2023

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

Rustic Modern Retreat

My family and I attended a wedding in Camarillo and we needed a place to stay. I was not a fan of the hotels in the area. so I looked at VRBO for additional options. The house stood out from others and seemed to fit my group perfectly. The house is very cool with great views and lots of outdoor space. I really enjoyed opening the large bi-fold doors and sipping my coffee in the back yard and watch the birds. The art studio is also a cool addition with lots of games and activities to pass the time. We did have some troubles with the A/C when we checked in but Daniel was very responsive and was able to get someone there quickly to solve the problem. I would definitely love to return to this modern Rustic retreat again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

30 June 2023

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

Family gathering

We stayed three days to visit family in the area. We all loved the house and outdoor spaces. Plenty of room for 5 of us. Enjoyed eating meals outside on patio with incredible views. Kitchen well stocked. Only issue for us was the beds were not very comfortable. Overall, visit was very enjoyable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tibian H.

28 June 2023

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

Would recommend and come back

Overall the stay was great for a girls trip/birthday retreat. The place was nicely secluded, quaint, and spacious. The location is great; minute from local shops, and fun activities. Beautiful views from every angle. The space was clean and well kept. Each room ahead it’s own unique style which was great. The house is pet and family friendly. Great for large family gatherings, and relaxing get away. The fire pit makes for long memorable evening; greats for a night in. The view of the mountains from the secondary bedrooms is spectacular, especially from early morning. Would definitely come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chase G.

29 May 2023

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

Gibbs Family

Our family had a wonderful time at this property. The views from the back patio were amazing. Our two little boys got to enjoy nature.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

15 Apr 2023

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

Great House for entertainment

We've stayed in this house multiple times. The house is extremely well equipped with anything you need to prepare meals. Beds are comfortable and the location is quiet. The outdoor space is nice to just hang out with family or firends. There is a small putting green and horseshoe game to play. One room is very large with a long table that can easily seat 10 people. Stores are near by . The host is prompt with answers to question.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara R.

5 Jan 2023

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

Great space

We enjoyed the common area and felt very comfortable in our rooms. We'd love to come back and enjoy the yard more when it's not raining!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

29 Dec 2022

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

Family Christmas

Multi-generational family Christmas filled with fun and memories! This is the second time we have stayed and it was just as good as the first time. The location is perfect for beach days, hiking and visited the Reagan Presidential Library. Lots of space indoors and out and this year we were able to enjoy the outside table and fire pit as the rain stayed away for a few days. Daniel the host is professional and responsive. We had a great time!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Robert S.

22 Dec 2022

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

Everything in place and ready to rent

Well equipped home with nice views and privacy. Close to everything you need to relax for your stay.

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tahd T. D.

30 Oct 2022

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

A great retreat!

This property is lovely. Very spacious and great scenery.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marisa R.

24 Oct 2022

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

Home is exactly as promised

My family was in town for a wedding. This house is super cute and has all the amenities. We loved the outdoor seating. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Horacio M.

16 Oct 2022

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

Weekend retreat

Just what my fiancé and I needed. A quite getaway with great views and interruptions from anything! A short trip to Malibu where fine dining and a evening walk on the beach was a must. Thank you so much! Horacio Moronta

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B., Sugar Land Texas

7 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful house and GREAT kitchen!

The house was in a very safe and beautiful area of LA! The outside areas of the property was amazing! Loved the kitchen! Beds were comfortable and plenty of room for our family!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G., Santa Barbara

3 Oct 2022

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

Magical experience

Rented this property to stay with my daughter, mother and daughter’s brides maids the night before her wedding, for getting ready day of the wedding and for the new couple to stay on their wedding night. It was everything and more that we could have asked for. Clean, organized, beautiful surrounding. We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Samantha R.

30 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful spot! Overall Great but...

We really had a great time here, but there are a couple things keeping me from a full 5 stars Pros: big, spacious and beautiful. No issues checking in. The backyard felt magical in the mornings and at night. Feels very private from neighbors or strangers. Like a little escape on a hill. Was a wonderful place for a family retreat. Cons: -Surprising lack of privacy: The master bathroom had this glass sliding door separating the toilet from the sink, shower/bath and closet. It wasnt an issue for me and my husband but since the house only has 2 bathrooms, and we had 7 guests it made it difficult to space out bathroom time w/ nonfamily. It's also a really tight space and the glass door only did a little to make that space feel less small. So if you are claustrophobic, maybe consider that. Everything else about both bathrooms was great :) and since the property was so separate from the other neighbors the only lack of privacy was between our household guests I also went into the VRBO concerned about privacy in the 4th studioroom. I was assured that the barn door made the space private, however the room had two walls made of glass windows, one of which was facing the cars in the driveway/front door. Neither windows had any curtains. In addition to that the room has a skylight so my family in that room had to wear eye masks and only change clothes in the bathroom because of the lack of privacy. But that could have mostly been remedied with some blind attachments for the glass doors. -Friendly Stray cats were an add on We loved the two stray cats that kept visiting the property, it was a bonus for us, but it would have been nice to be told about them in case any of us had allergies. Especially since these cats were overly friendly and apparently accustomed to being petted and let in the house. One of them literally jumped in the house through an open bedroom window and we often had to race into the house to close the door before the cats got in. -Cleanliness Dirty patio couches Were cleaned of debree day after arrival and most towels were left in the dryer upon arrival -Lastly communication with Host Started off great. Quick responses and really friendly. Only con came the day after our visit, when a guests thought they might have forgotten something so when I reached out to him about it, I never heard back. Its been 2 weeks But other than that we absolutely loved our stay here and would definitely recommend this spot or come again in the future

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

12 Aug 2022

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

wonderful house and location

Great house --really perfect for our stay. Host Daniel very responsive. Well appointed and better than described. Daniel was very helpful when we had a minor hiccup using one of the appliances and that was fixed immediately after check out. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Packman

My wife Hollie, two daughters Sydney and Maxine, Sandy (our yellow lab) horse name Ned and Roger our barn cat. We (only the humans) travel a lot between our houses in Portland Or. and Thousand Oaks, Ca. We are both entrepreneurs, Hollie a Communication consultant and I am architectural designer We homeschooled our children till there were 8 and 10 and considered it a privilege with to have them in our lives all the time. Now they both attend a local private school. We also co-founded and oversaw an outreach to the homeless and those in transition in the Santa Monica and Malibu area for the last 15 years (www.sosmalibu.org). As a family we love adventure and life. Snow skiing almost weekly during the winter between Mt. Hood, Or. and Snow Valley,Utah. Mountain biking in the Santa Monica mountains and Bend, Or. I am an avid marathon runner, trail runner, and hiker. We love food from all parts of the world and get to experience it often when we are in Portland visiting the famous food carts.

Why they chose this property

Though the neighborhood is an older subdivision of small homes and lots, our ONE ACRE property sits atop of a hill above a cul de sac with stunning views. There are no houses behind us that give total privacy for the outdoor shower. Every afternoon we get breezes from the coast that is only 8 miles away

What makes this property unique

Great entertaining space. The 12' wide bi-folding doors open up to the front patio with features a 12' long table for large gathers, fire pit, bbq. and hammock overlooking the Santa Monica mountains. Equipped with outdoors speakers that can be hook up your laptop or smartphone for music listening.

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