RedSmith Ranch

Top rated by guests

10.0Outstanding

(91 Ratings)

"Perfect place. Clean, great facilities, tons of activities. Best host."

Alex C.

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10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(91 Ratings)

Villa in Sierra Nevada, CA

16 guests · 8 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this villa rental

Luxury Vineyard Retreat - Sleeps 18
Escape with your family to our California wine country retreat, located on a hilltop in the midst of rolling vineyards, where the California wine country meets the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Just two hours from San Francisco. Swimming pool, bocce ball, rose garden, croquet, fire pit, kayaking, hiking, biking, outdoor games, and much more!
The Ranch
The Retreat at RedSmith Ranch is a stunning 7,500 sq. ft. Spanish Colonial style home recently restored for modern style and comfort. The home features authentic handmade clay floor tiles, hand-troweled interior plaster walls, wood-beamed ceilings throughout, large stone fireplaces, hand-hewn 2-1/2” thick oak doors, among many other unique features. The décor is modern rustic, with original mid-century art and furnishings.
The home’s spacious common areas open to the outdoors with large windows and oak framed glass doors providing gorgeous views of the pool, vineyards, gardens, patios, and fountains. This home was designed for entertaining, with 16’ x 33’ living room and 19’ x 28 ‘ family room both of which open to separate wood-paneled bar rooms. The home features a fully-stocked gourmet chefs’ kitchen, a large dining room with a hardwood table that seats 12, and kitchen seating for 8. The stunning master suite, kids’ bedroom, full bath, and half bath are located on the first floor. The second floor features four queen bedrooms perfectly situated to enjoy sunset views, plus two full bathrooms. Sleeps 16. This “Smart Home” offers high-speed internet everywhere on-site, a sound system with three zones; inside, front and back with a total of 28 speakers to enjoy your favorite music.
The Site
The retreat is situated in the middle of hundreds of vineyard acres, with 4 acres of mature trees, lawns, gardens, and patios with fountains. A spectacular private experience! The swimming pool is a great place to refresh during the warm summer months. Birds and butterflies galore! There are eight separate patio areas, each with its own view, character and seating arraignments. Additional features include large areas for lawn games and meandering; an outdoor covered game area with ping pong, darts, card table; vibrant rose garden to enjoy. This winter we will be planting a vegetable garden for your enjoyment. The vineyard bocce ball court will be completed in late spring. Kids will love putting down their phones and running around this property - playing games, climbing trees, hunting for bugs, swinging on ropes, sleeping outside under the stars. At night the skies are clear, and stars are bright. Throw a log in the outdoor fireplace and catch up with old friends….
The Area
This Lodi Wine region features award-winning large and small wineries open for tasting and frequent live music, all within a few minutes’ drive from the Ranch. Bokisch Winery is just across the road from the Ranch, makes for a nice evening walk after sipping their acclaimed Spanish wines. The Mokelumne river wilderness is 10 minutes away, for kayaking, rafting, and paddleboarding. Other nearby activities include cycling the back roads of the rolling foothills, hiking trails in the nearby lower Sierras around lakes and rivers (20 minutes), exploring the gold rush towns of Jackson, Sutter Creek, Mokelumne Hill, (30 minutes) and many more. Downtown Lodi (20 minutes) has the quaintness of a rural Valley town with thrift shops, brewpubs, and dining. There are also many fresh-picked roadside farm markets to enjoy the local bounties of the season, plus home-made pies!.
We have worked hard to make RedSmith Ranch both beautiful and comfortable and hope you enjoy it as much as we do. The large gathering spaces and flexible sleeping arrangements make it perfect for:
- Couples weekend
- Wine tasting tours (80 plus local wineries)
- Small family reunions
- Girls’ getaways
- Team building retreats
- Farm to kitchen cooking workshops
- Painters Workshops
- A luxury base camp for cycling, hiking, and kayaking
- Touring nearby historic mining towns of the Sierras
- Any time you want to get away with friends, family, or colleagues in an amazing setting.
Come experience the rural lifestyle of RedSmith Ranch

Amenities at RedSmith Ranch

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Sierra Nevada, CA

Nearby attractions

Yosemite National Park

86.9 mi

Bodie State Historic Park

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Top rated by guests

10.0Outstanding

(91 Ratings)

"Perfect place. Clean, great facilities, tons of activities. Best host."

Alex C.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(91 Ratings)

Villa in Sierra Nevada, CA

16 guests · 8 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Map of Sierra Nevada, CA

Nearby attractions

Yosemite National Park

86.9 mi

Bodie State Historic Park

About this villa rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(91 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect place. Clean, great facilities, tons of activities. Best host.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a great time at our Friendcation at the Ranch this year! The hospitality was second to none, with constant communication and assistance when issues arrived (broken dryer, meant daily laundry service until they could replace it). It’s a ranch so critters are too be expected but it was handled with professionalism and timeliness. So much space for our group to spread out, pool was wonderful, and hot tub too! We plan on coming back year after year as our tradition home!

10.0 / 10.0

The home was exactly as described in the listing, and being there in person was simply marvelous. There are so many places where we could visit as a small group or get away by ourselves to read or to play with all 16 of us. There were plenty of places where we could eat as a group of 16 or have appetizers before dinner in a different location. It felt like we were at a resort. The view from the swimming pool reminded us of both Spain and Italy. The kitchen was fabulous and allowed us all to participate in cooking together. We planned a patio boat rental for one day of the week that included a spiral slide down from the second floor, a bathroom, and a grill. It was a perfect get away. Midweek.

10.0 / 10.0

What a gem! RedSmith Ranch is a large estate in a quiet, farming town that has ample space to relax, both inside and out - plenty of gathering spaces on the main level, enough bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate our large group, and beautiful grounds surrounding the house. Activities outside included a basketball hoop, table tennis, an archery set, and bocce ball, so there was plenty to do for the adults and kids. We had the whole property to ourselves, so it felt like we owned our own family vineyard for the weekend! And the property was extremely well stocked with all of the supplies we needed for the rental. Host Del could not be any more kind and accommodating to our group - he was very responsive leading up to the rental period and stopped by in person on our first day to check if we had any questions about the house. Most restaurants and stores were at least 20 minutes away from the house, so this property is a better fit for "getting away" instead of being "close to the action" (which worked just fine for our group!). The only two downsides we experienced - there was a large amount of mosquitos throughout the property (primarily in the front yard and backyard) so we took home a lot of bug bites, and the standalone hot tub was not usable (it had some baby frogs taking a swim themselves!) - but despite that, we still had the time of our lives at RedSmith Ranch! Thank you so much, Del!

10.0 / 10.0

The house was beautiful and surrounding area was breathtaking. There was a lot of equipment to keep us busy. Archery, croquet, cornhole. We did our own meals and the kitchen was well stocked with a fabulous Stove. It was a wonderful experiece for my family.

10.0 / 10.0

We stayed for the weekend and had the most wonderful time.. The house was amazing. Everything was perfectly clean. We loved the outdoors and we danced inside and outside. There were so many things to do. And we also enjoyed some time at Bokisch winery across the street. It was perfect!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful property in a wonderful setting. Very relaxing spot for the family and friends.

10.0 / 10.0

Plenty of outdoor games for all to enjoy. House was plenty big enough for 8 couples to sleep. Liked the two outdoor fireplaces.

10.0 / 10.0

This is the second time we rented this home. And the house is still as great as before. Del is a great host.

8.0 / 10.0

The property was huge and gorgeous. The pool was ice cold even when it was sunny in late September, but we did hot tub and then cold plunge. We loved the veggies (tons of tomatoes and herbs) and fruit trees (when we were there only calamansi was ripe). I particularly enjoyed the archery setup--never done it before and it was very satisfying. Indoor area was thoughtful and well appointed. One of the guests went for a run and saw some goats and a pony--the sunsets were also gorgeous. Great hosting location! The host must have been busy when we arrived. He said he would invite us in and show us a tour, but came 3-4 hours after we'd arrived and focused on getting a delivery of paper towels instead of greeting us. The tour was a verbal rundown of things while we were in the driveway rather than any walkthrough of the house. There was also a lot of confusion and apparently anxiety on the host's side about a separate contract he'd sent, indicated we didn't need to sign, and then freaked out that we hadn't yet signed. I assume it was just an off day for him, as he was otherwise very responsive over text.

10.0 / 10.0

We had our intimate wedding at RedSmith Ranch, with our families staying on the property. It was the most incredible weekend of our lives. The house and property continued to amaze us and our guests. All of the rooms were comfortable and beautiful, the property was breathtaking, and the house’s ability to host such a beautiful event was unmatched. Not to mention how wonderful Del was to work with throughout the whole process! You can tell how much pride and love they put into the house— it shows in every thoughtful detail. We will definitely be back!

10.0 / 10.0

RedSmith Ranch is a beautiful property with so much to do. From the pool, basketball hoop, to archery, you will never be bored. We hosted our wedding on property, and there was plenty of space for rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception dinner and dancing. There were also endless places to take photos. The Ranch exceeded our expectations and I truly could not have imagined a better place to host our family and friends for our wedding.

10.0 / 10.0

Another wonderful family vacation spent at this location. The home, grounds and pools are beautiful. So many activities to do: archery, basketball, ping-pong, bocce ball (a family favorite). We are a large family and nice, clean, large vacation homes with great amenities are hard to find! But what really brings it all together is the host, Del. He is so accommodating, he installed handrails in the master bedroom for my parents for this return trip. My dad will be turning 100 and my mom is 92. They are is great shape in mind and body but they both use a cane or walker from time to time especially at night time. So the handrails were a blessing and gave the rest of the family peace of mind when mom and dad or grandpa & grandma went to bed at night. He stopped by to make sure all was good and left a coupon for a pie shop in town, which the kids later went and got three homemade pies!! Thank you so very much, Del The Castellucci's

10.0 / 10.0

This ranch house and gardens are stunning! We arrived to ring the bell at the entryway with a party of nineteen for our parents’ 50th anniversary. Everything is setup so thoughtfully and welcomingly, with many pleasant areas to sit and chat. The garden has tons of shade trees and umbrellas for the hot summer afternoons around the pool or spa. There’s a great sound system outside for ambiance. There’s archery, bocce, ping pong, volleyball, and tons of activities for everyone to play together, from kids to adults. Our local host, Del, met us personally for a tour and was always charming, hospitable, and responsive to the questions and requests we had for our party. We cannot recommend Del and RedSmith Ranch too highly! We hope to be back.

10.0 / 10.0

It is hard to beat this property for large family trips. Plenty of space inside and out. Del is the ultimate host. Attentive and truly understands what hospitality is all about, providing above and beyond amenities and supplies. Hoping to make this our new annual destination.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect week for our family of 17 ages from 87 to 18. Large enough to accommodate everyone comfortably. So many spots to escape to for quiet times. The variety of activities kept everyone occupied. Grocery shopping was convenient and youngsters enjoyed Lodi. The Biglieri Farm and Young Payless were particularly of note. We are an Italian family of great cooks. We prepared all of our meals on site. The kitchen was well stocked and enjoyed by all. The family rated this one of the favorite rentals we have experienced.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful and spacious place to host a family reunion or retreat. Plenty of amenities and things to do. Host was responsive and helpful.

10.0 / 10.0

The property is beautiful. The gardens, the views, the pool/hot tub, games and activities available along with several cozy sitting areas to relax and enjoy visiting with our family, were wonderful and memorable experiences for everyone. The host Del, provided us on our arrival a detailed overview of the property and home. The home has a very grand layout and was well stocked with all of the kitchen utensils, tools and dish ware you would need to prepare meals. Additionally, you are surrounded by restaurants, grocery stores and a multitude of activities in Lodi. The property is perfect for large family gatherings. Our entire family had a wonderful time, thank you Del for sharing this gorgeous home.

10.0 / 10.0

Had a great time at Red Smith Ranch! Stayed there for UOP graduation with a group of 14 family members. Plenty of room for everyone in common areas. Bedrooms were comfortable & entire house was nicely decorated. Plenty of kitchen area for gathering when cooking breakfast (lots of essentials provided for cooking) & plenty of eating area too. Grounds were beautiful & well maintained. Lots to do while outside. Swimming, hot tub, fire pit area to make s’mores & herb garden to use. Played bocci ball, a little archery & ping pong. There was so much outdoor space to just walk around & enjoy as a group or for alone time & soothing sounds of water fountains to make sitting outside relaxing. Farmland views were amazing! Had a catered meal on sight by a Chef recommended by Del & the meal was delicious. Lots of table room & gorgeous weather to enjoy our after graduation meal. Location is convenient to downtown Lockeford & Lodi & getting Stockton did not take long. So much to see & do while staying at Red Smith Ranch that we wish we could have stayed longer! Del was very accommodating with flexibility of checking in/checking out. Definitely recommend Red Smith Ranch for your next big family gathering. You’ll have a fantastic time resting & having fun!

10.0 / 10.0

If you are looking for a home for a large group and you want it away from any crowds, this is the place. Lots of room inside as well as lots of outdoor activities.

10.0 / 10.0

This has to be one of the best homes we have ever rented! The house itself is so spacious, so many seating areas. Outside areas are fantastic, we enjoyed playing all the games and using the hot tub. Del was extremely welcoming and everything was explained well. We will be back!

10.0 / 10.0

The country villa was so beautiful. The landscape was amazing with a vegetable and rose garden. Del and Jennifer thought of everything imaginable for a delightful stay. It was festive in fall colors with assorted pumpkin decor throughout the entire property. The amenities were unique and thoughtful. They were very helpful with a listing of local food vendors and caters for a smooth, carefree family gathering. Until next time Del. Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

We recently held an intimate wedding here and when we arrived at the property, our immediate thought was “this is EVEN BETTER than the photos online.” Del was so helpful during booking & planning, and when we arrived, Del’s partner Marne became our contact throughout our stay and was quick to respond and help us with anything that we needed. As our stay was at the end of October, we missed a lot of the flowers on the property, but that didn’t detract from the beauty of the grounds. Unfortunately, it was a little too cold to use the pool, but the hot tub was a highlight. Also, the house comes with so many fun outdoor games and activities! The house was a homey space that felt lived in and we felt so comfortable just being there and using it as a home is meant to be used. It was clear that comfort and fun were priorities in designing and decorating the house. The kitchen was very well appointed, and there was plenty of seating for our large family. The bedrooms were clean, comfortable, and roomy. And despite the number of people staying in the house, they were quiet – guests could sleep even if people were still enjoying themselves. We would 100% recommend Red Smith Ranch to anyone looking to host a family gathering, wedding, or event. We couldn’t be happier to have made some really important memories there. Thank you Del & Marne for making our wedding and stay so magical!

10.0 / 10.0

This was our first time staying in the Central Valley after staying at the coast for multiple years. We loved the warm weather and spent most of our time in the pool. We had a amazing time, and can't wait to spend time again there next year.

10.0 / 10.0

We thirteen go on a biennial family vacation and this was the best yet. We stayed a week, and didn't come close to exhausting its spaces and amenities. Great pool and spa, fresh produce from the garden, pickle ball, corn hole, croquet, archery--wow. Deluxe kitchen, fully appointed, and big tables for family meals. A few glitches that Del took care of right away. Shade trees, pool, and air conditioning mitigated oppressive heat. Several excursions possible, but apart from wine tasting, we were happy to stay at home.

10.0 / 10.0

Del is a gracious host who was very communicative and always there to help. We had a few hiccups with the internet and fridge and he was prompt to problem solve and get things in working order. The property is just gorgeous with lots of citrus trees and a fig tree and a vegetable garden we utilized during our stay. We made fresh salsa and it was so delicious! Outdoor cinema and pool were the best. House stayed nice and cool during a hot spell. Winery down the street you can walk to. Patio boat rental with waterslide at nearby Camanche Lake. We.ll be back next year for sure!!

10.0 / 10.0

We rent a home every summer and our 4 children, spouses, 6 grandchildren, & 1 dog, spend the time together. This house was perfect for our family of 16 people, as were the grounds which included a wonderful pool and many fun things to do around the property!

10.0 / 10.0

This is my 2nd stay at the Ranch. Del is such a gracious host and takes the extra time to personally dial the house in for a perfect stay; he was flexible and accommodating to all my requests. My friends and family gathered to celebrate a birthday and father’s day, they enjoyed every nook and activity available at the house. The beds are super comfortable and kitchen had everything we needed from a big pot to boil lobster to a built in griddle for pancakes. But the expansive yard was where we spent most of our time…the fully fenced in yard was great for our pups, the pool was perfect temp and the hot tub was clean and freshly filled. Thank you AGAIN, for a great experience. Can’t wait to stay in your other property in October!

10.0 / 10.0

My brother, sister, and myself (ages 72-80) brought our children and our grandchildren for an annual getaway of sun, fun, and food. There was something for everyone at this expansive house set in the vineyards of Lodi. We didn't leave the whole long weekend, but were never bored. Two nights at the poker table were full of laughs for the old folks. Rousing games of CornHole for all ages. Amazing kitchen supplies and space for the cooks. Two dishwashers were a huge help. Losers in the timed scavenger hunt (for finding the multiple ceramic and metal birds and animals) had to do the dishes that night. Fun for all. Highly recommend this house with the A+++ host.

10.0 / 10.0

Stayed the weekend with 12 women for a 40th birthday and had a fantastic time! Clean, easy, comfortable. Went out wine tasting, brought in a chef for a dinner, made fancy cocktails at the beautiful bar, and relaxed in the hot tub. We caught very cold weather and STILL the house feels like a resort and we didn't want to leave.

10.0 / 10.0

This house was perfect for our purposes—lots of large communal space in which to gather, but also many nooks in which to find privacy and quiet. Even better, Del was a responsive and generous host. It's always so much better to hand over the check to a really nice guy.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful property. Plenty of room for a large family gathering. Great kitchen for cooking and lots of rooms for hanging out.

10.0 / 10.0

Del was a wonderful host and the house is amazing! Our family thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas at Redsmith Ranch. I highly recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Our family truly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful home. We never ran out of things to do. From exploring the fruit trees and jacuzzi time to games of archery, everyone had something to do. Del (host) was super communicative and gracious. We would to come back for another sweet adventure at this wonderful home.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a lovely long weekend here. There is plenty of room for everyone to spread out, the house is beautiful but also feels like it's meant to be lived in. The many amenities kept everyone content and the kitchen had all we needed to cook large meals. A+++

8.0 / 10.0

Property is very nice, surrounded by vineyards. There was a problem with air conditioning not being turned on soon enough before we got there. It was 116 that day, but Del took care of it. We were 9 ladies that play Mah Jongg and we played many games, fixed meals and ate together on the big dining room table. Lots of wineries nearby to go wine tasting.

10.0 / 10.0

Our close group of friends who are like family stayed here during some very hot days and had a wonderful time. Del is a gracious host and was very available for questions that arose. The ranch has a surprising number of hangout spots and like 3(?!) fountains. I almost don’t want to submit this review, so we can keep this gem more to ourselves….

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful house, lush gardens, lots to do on site, enough to do nearby (especially if you like wine and beer), very gracious host, nice kitchen with multiple dishwashers, great outdoor dining, good sound system. We stayed a wonderful week and it went by too fast. Only small issue was that communication with host was good, but sometimes not as responsive as I would've liked when we were there.

10.0 / 10.0

This is our 2nd stay at Redsmith Ranch. I stayed in January for my 60th birthday and loved the property so much we decided to come back for a family trip during the summer to experience the pool life! We had 16 people and everyone LOVED it! There is ample space for everyone to hang out and be together or have some quiet time! Thanks so much to Del for being a great host!! I have no doubt we will be back again for another amazing trip!

10.0 / 10.0

Our annual family vacation was made even better because we chose this home surrounded by vineyards. The property was beautiful inside and out. It was immaculate and had every amenity we could think of and even some we hadn't had available in other rental homes. The check in process was made special with Del greeting us and showing us around the house and the grounds. He showed us the rose garden and the vegetable garden. He told us we were welcome to use whatever vegetables we wanted and we definitely did that. What a treat the home grown veggies made in our pasta dish one night. Communication with Del was so easy and he was extremely quick in his responses. He would text us several times over the course of our stay to make sure we had everything we needed. There was plenty of room for all of us, ranging in age from 70 to 2 months. There were also spots to get away to for a couple of minutes of quiet. The pool area was great with plenty of seating for those who weren't in the pool. Our kids love the swing. I could go on and on but bottom line is don't hesitate to rent this property.

FAQs

Is parking included with this villa?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at RedSmith Ranch. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is RedSmith Ranch pet friendly?

Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at RedSmith Ranch?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.

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