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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior

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

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

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Salinas, CA
  • Popular LocationMonterey Zoo15 min drive
  • Popular LocationToro County Park24 min drive
  • Popular LocationWeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca34 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)119 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Salinas

In Salinas .At this Salinas vacation home, you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Monterey Zoo and 12 miles (20 km) of Indian Springs Park. Toro Regional Park and Wrath Winery are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Monterey Zoo - 15 min drive
  • Toro County Park - 24 min drive
  • Salinas Sports Complex - 24 min drive
  • California Rodeo Grounds - 24 min drive
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - 34 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Taqueria Hidalgo - 12 min drive
  • Starbucks - 14 min drive
  • McDonald's - 15 min drive
  • Fourth Street Tap House - 13 min drive
  • Subway - 15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking anywhere except 1 designated area.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Heated pool on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,745 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $25 daily fee per pet. No pets in main home area.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Running, hiking, swimming and imaginary play......

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: Family Ranch. Weddings allowed addtl charges apply
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99. Note from host: Family Ranch. Weddings allowed addtl charges apply For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Great Vacation Retreat Family Reunions Business Wedding Events

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.4 mi (22-min drive) away from the Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

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

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

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

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! to downtown Salinas?

This vacation home is 12.9 mi away from Salinas.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

dayna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for family get together
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priya J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mindy S., American Canyon, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Janet Y., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property… with a few Hiccups
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yalile F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A marvelous time
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
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ling L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Dixie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend’s reunion
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023