House in Mendocino County, CA
20 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 house rental
Large ranch with 8000 sqft main house + lookout tower. Ideal for large group getaways. Unique opportunity to rent 1500 private acres with private access to the Eel River. Sleeps 16+ in various bedrooms from spacious to small. Huge great room with central fireplace and bar. Pool table, two pianos, foosball, ping-pong. Two porches. NEW 2026: A/Cs in upstairs bedrooms + Tower.
Note that you can now add-on our unique 3-story luxury tower with 2 bedrooms to this listing. See separate listing for Tower here: https://www.vrbo.com/2482761
The star attraction of this rental is the pristine beauty combined with privacy, including over a mile private access to the Eel river with a variety of swimming holes. Furthermore, you will find many miles of varied hiking trails, which can also be used for mountain bikes.
You will have the entire ranch available without any other guests. You may encounter ranch staff on the roads as this is a working ranch.
NOTE: Due to size of ranch there is no self-checkin. A time of arrival needs to be arranged with property manager ahead of arrival.
We can accommodate groups larger than 16 by special request. Regardless of the group size, daily rate is calculated as follows: Base rate of $1200 is for 8 guests, then add $75/day per guest for additional. Dogs allowed, $200/stay.
The Tower is available as add-on (2BR/1.5BA) in unique 3-story luxury with AC and heated floors. See listing here: https://www.vrbo.com/2482761
The nearest airport is Santa Rosa, which is served by Alaska, American and Avelo.
Note that you can now add-on our unique 3-story luxury tower with 2 bedrooms to this listing. See separate listing for Tower here: https://www.vrbo.com/2482761
The star attraction of this rental is the pristine beauty combined with privacy, including over a mile private access to the Eel river with a variety of swimming holes. Furthermore, you will find many miles of varied hiking trails, which can also be used for mountain bikes.
You will have the entire ranch available without any other guests. You may encounter ranch staff on the roads as this is a working ranch.
NOTE: Due to size of ranch there is no self-checkin. A time of arrival needs to be arranged with property manager ahead of arrival.
We can accommodate groups larger than 16 by special request. Regardless of the group size, daily rate is calculated as follows: Base rate of $1200 is for 8 guests, then add $75/day per guest for additional. Dogs allowed, $200/stay.
The Tower is available as add-on (2BR/1.5BA) in unique 3-story luxury with AC and heated floors. See listing here: https://www.vrbo.com/2482761
The nearest airport is Santa Rosa, which is served by Alaska, American and Avelo.
Amenities at Mountain & River Ranch Getaway 1500 private acres
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Mendocino County, CA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Wonderful, completely unique experience to stay on a 1500 acre ranch. The land is incredible— think the Shire in Lord of the Rings. Amenities are perfect. You are staying in the owner’s own ranch house, so the spaces feel well thought out & cared for. Lots of little things that make a difference in a good stay— plenty of toilet paper, kitchen cookware & condiments, cleaning supplies, paper towels, etc. By the end of our trip our group was talking about when we will be coming back! Thank you!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Greatly enjoyed a stay with about 15 childhood friends. Jacob was helpful and communicative in advance of the stay. Would definitely book again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Christfort Ranch exceeded all expectations. The house is incredibly spacious—much bigger than anticipated—and comfortably accommodated our group of 14. The riverfront setting is stunning and peaceful. Having a pickup truck made it easier to access the river, as the road is quite steep. The home was well-equipped with everything we needed for cooking and entertaining, and the check-in process was seamless. It’s rare to find a place that’s this spacious and comfortable for a large group (we had 14 people)—and even rarer that it lives up to the listing. This one absolutely does. We’re already hoping to return!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
We had a wonderful experience at the ranch. This was a truly special place to spend time with our extended family, take walks, swim in the river, sit around the fire, and enjoy games and conversations.
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(11 Ratings)
"Wonderful, completely unique experience to stay on a 1500 acre ranch. The land is incredible— think the Shire in Lord of the Rings. Amenities are perfect. You are staying in the owner’s own ranch hous..."
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