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9.5Outstanding

(84 Ratings)

The property is beautiful with amazing amenities, perfect for large groups and family gatherings. The outdoor space, pool, and interaction with animals were highlights. Great communication with the owner adds to the fantastic experience.

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9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(84 Ratings)

House in Sierra Nevada, CA

20 guests · 6 bedrooms · 6 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Barlocker's Ranch provides a unique, peaceful, relaxing experience suitable for all types of groups. 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. No gatherings over 20 guest. If more than 20 guests fees will apply and there needs to be an approval before your stay

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 .The fire pit behind bunk house is NOT for guest use it is a fire hazard

Amenities at Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!

Non-smoking

Map of Sierra Nevada, CA

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Nearby attractions

Yosemite National Park

Bodie State Historic Park

Lake Alpine SNO-PARK

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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Top rated by guests

9.5Outstanding

(84 Ratings)

The property is beautiful with amazing amenities, perfect for large groups and family gatherings. The outdoor space, pool, and interaction with animals were highlights. Great communication with the owner adds to the fantastic experience.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(84 Ratings)

House in Sierra Nevada, CA

20 guests · 6 bedrooms · 6 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Sierra Nevada, CA

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Yosemite National Park

Bodie State Historic Park

Lake Alpine SNO-PARK

About this house rental

Barlocker's Ranch provides a unique, peaceful, relaxing experience suitable for all types of groups. 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. No gatherings over 20 guest. If more than 20 guests fees will apply and there needs to be an approval before your stay

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 .The fire pit behind bunk house is NOT for guest use it is a fire hazard

Amenities

Non-smoking

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

Ratings and reviews

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(84 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

The property is beautiful with amazing amenities, perfect for large groups and family gatherings. The outdoor space, pool, and interaction with animals were highlights. Great communication with the owner adds to the fantastic experience.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

The Property was well maintained and very user friendly.

10.0 / 10.0

Absolutely wonderful setting for a family gathering. Plenty of room and activities to do right at the property. Our little ones really enjoyed seeing the different farm animals and the swimming pool was a big hit for all ages.

6.0 / 10.0

The place looks beautiful at first, but the termite problem is a big red flag — we saw termite bodies all over the floor. Also, the AC only works on one side of the house, so the other side stays really hot. I’d suggest asking to see photos of rooms 5 and 6 (they’re not online, probably for a reason). One of our families even had to sleep on the floor.

6.0 / 10.0

It is an amazing place. Kitchen is great. Patio is great. But: Lighting is an afterthought. Furniture is aging. Some beds are not beds ( see photo). They ask you to keep the feral barn cat out of the house, he is absolutely determined to get in to point of very annoying. BBQ was difficult to light. The bunk house Fire pit was so overgrown we chose to not use it for wildfire danger. No A/C in the bunkhouse. No food or drinks outside the kitchen (nothing in pool room, family room).

10.0 / 10.0

Our multigenerational family loved staying here! Plenty of room; well equipped kitchen; etc. The big kids loved the pool and hot tub; the little ones had lots of toys to keep them busy. Everyone enjoyed being out in the country; seeing the animals and going for walks. The hosts were lovely!

10.0 / 10.0

Loved the pool and wandering the property... The host was nice and responsive, thanks!

10.0 / 10.0

We enjoyed our time at the ranch with our children and grandchildren. It's a beautiful location. We especially appreciated the large kitchen, large outdoor deck with a grill area and the pool. Also Samantha was very helpful and responsive. A couple suggestions would be to repair some of the wobbly dining chairs and some areas of the home have lots of personal items and photos so it felt a bit like you were in someone's private space.

10.0 / 10.0

This property was every bit as nice as the other reviewer said and had a lot more to offer! There were 20 of us and we never felt crowded, not even close. No fighting over bathrooms because each had a toilet, sink, and shower. If I did have one complaint it's that the jacuzzi is quite small, so don't go there for a group jacuzzi experience haha. The swimming pool was fantastic and warm. More appliances pots and pans then you will need and the variety is also more than you need.Lastly, Russell the cat lives in the area, so if you have cat allergies you should discuss with the host. Russell is exceedingly friendly, but always trying to get into the house. If he happens to make it in he's quite easy to remove. He's a great cat. The host was able to handle each request in a very timely matter which I greatly appreciated!I believe the overall value of staying at this property is excellent.

10.0 / 10.0

Thank you the Barlockers family and staff to allow us to celebrate such special occasion. For sharing their beautiful house and amenities.

10.0 / 10.0

The ranch was spacious and clean, and it was well stocked on appliances and kitchenware. The hosts were incredibly responsive.We really enjoyed the amount of space the main house had, and it was fun to walk around the ranch as well!The full beds in bunkhouses outside were nice, but the lofted beds and bunk beds are definitely made for smaller children. Just keep that in mind if you’re planning to have any larger people sleep out there.

10.0 / 10.0

Our team stayed here for the Sea Otter Classic, and it was the perfect location and size for our group! The spacious kitchen and living room with a pool table was great for spending time with the team, and there were plenty of beds (including the bunks in the back house) for everyone.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location. Quiet, accessible to Monterey and coastal adventures.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Very nice house with all we needed to spend a long weekend with friends and our kids. A bit far from Monterey and Carmel

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

8.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

The Barlockers ranch was a great environment and felt quite large / roomy for our group of 7 adults and 3 children. It is great how each bedroom has its own bathroom. The pool and the hot tub were amazing and well-maintained! The ranch feels surrounded by nature with expansive views of fields and hills from most of the outside areas and birds inhabiting the yard greenery and hawks soaring overhead. There was easy access to Monterey and Pinnacles National Park which we visited. The two downsides of the ranch house were 1) an unreliable waterheater, and 2) unreliable internet- frequently crashing / unavailable during attempts to stream video-- this may be a side effect of the internet setup for the large house but was quite frustrating when trying to watch anything. For the waterheater, the hosts and property manager were very responsive to work on fixing it but it did fail twice and hopefully can get definitely fixed soon. Labels on switches and some appliances would be helpful- for example we were told at check in that a stand-up freezer in the kitchen was a second fridge and then we ruined/froze some lettuce in there. There were quite a bit of spiders in the bunkhouse and one of our group got a large spider bite while sleeping- combatting the spiders in the bunkhouse more would be nice.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

It was a great place to hang out with the family.

10.0 / 10.0

The property was beautiful, family fell instantly in love with it. We spent a good time for the weekend. Excellent communication with the owner.

6.0 / 10.0

This should have been a perfect review but the owner double booked us.We paid extra for a 2 bd/1 bth cottage 4 months in advance for 3 nights.Some point after, another renter came in w/ a 31-day booking during our time and was accepted. The property is in a beautiful setting w/ gorgeous views.There's wonderful animals everywhere. ED WAS AWESOME! The main house is perfect for a large group.We orig had 26 (inc 3 children under 5) and 1 didnt show up-a elderly handicap with a service dog. (Service dogs are not allowed in the main house, so not having the cottage would have been a serious issue.) The kitchen and dining rm are large.The outdoor kitchen was nice and the patio is large.The bunk houses are not made for adults w/ the exception of 2 king beds.The bunks are for kids or very short/small adults.The owner did advise of this which was our reason for booking the cottage.I talked w/ the owner multiple times during the 4 months prior.She stated she forgot to write down our dates and did all she could to get the other renter to move; however, she did not tell us any of this until the day before our rental.We were stuck.She offered a small motorhome and studio w/ 2 twins. We used the motorhome but not the studio.The beds are more for kids or small adults.Most of us are over 6 ft.She said we didnt have to pay extra. Our family flew in from ALL over the states for this so overall, it was great just frustrating.l'd encourage others make sure the owner writes down your dates

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved this place! It was perfect for our group. We will be back!

10.0 / 10.0

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.

6.0 / 10.0

My family stayed at this property for 5 days at the end of Sept, 2023. Overall, this is a beautiful property with lots of amenities. The great things about this property are the spacious family rooms where we could all be together for meals & hang out time. We had 1 toddler with us who loved visiting the animals. The kitchen is amazing with tons of space and a great cooking area. The beds were comfortable and linens clean. As with any property, it came with a few challenges. The check-in process wasn’t great, felt rushed, and many things were overlooked. We didn’t know there were separate keys to the bunkhouse. We also didn’t know how to operate the stove, though we figured it out after about an hour. The hot tub didn’t work and never got above 91° even after 2 days of running it. This was frustrating. There were a couple misses with the property, and also a couple misses on our family’s part, but overall it was fine, and everyone enjoyed their stay. I would recommend labeling switches, labeling the fridge & freezer (they look the same), and perhaps even creating a house binder as how to operate things or get into different places. My husband, who was the “check writer,” will be emailing the owner directly with additional feedback. Margaret, the owner, was wonderful to interact with, extremely generous with allowing the use of extra chairs (even though we ended up not needing them), and calls to her were answered/returned very quickly.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Our family gathered in CA for a wedding at Big Sur and a family reunion. We were seven siblings getting together after 49 years along with our children and cousins. The ranch was an ideal setting. The property managers were immediately on hand to answer questions and talk to us about the ranch. The kids and adults loved the horses and Felipe the donkey and his antics. A fantastic kitchen was enjoyed by all especially my Chec son! Thank You and we hope to come again

8.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

We had a group of 18 ladies who were in a youth group together meet for our 35 year reunion. We enjoyed playing games, crafting, eating, visiting, swimming and walking. The large kitchen, outdoor area and house easily accommodated our group. The bunk house was a little hard for some of our ladies to maneuver since our group is middle aged. But it would be perfect for kids. Overall, we enjoyed the place and all it had to offer. Thank you for hosting us!

10.0 / 10.0

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!

8.0 / 10.0

We had six couples and three single adults and two young children. We were short one bedroom since the Bunk house, with two king beds is only one room. The main house is beautiful and the pool and grounds are well kept. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay visiting The Pinnacles and Monterey Aquarium. Be aware that Tuesday and Wednesday most of the local wineries are closed.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

This was an amazing spot to house our big family get-together. There was plenty of space for everyone and not feel like we were on top of one another. We had a little hiccup up with check in, but the staff was great at accommodating us and super helpful all weekend. Great outdoor kitchen and eating area that I wish had been in the pics. The bunkhouse was an added benefit as well for sleeping. The setting was absolutely beautiful. Loved it and would definitely return.

10.0 / 10.0

It was large, comfortable, and convenient location. We planned this location in October 2022, not knowing of the weather issues that plagued the Northern California. Miraculously, the skies cleared and we spent a marvelous 4 days at the Barlocker Ranch!

10.0 / 10.0

Had a great time this holiday! Would stay again.

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

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

Is Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!?

We found 1 amenities for this rental. This includes , and non-smoking.

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