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Property grounds
Lobby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 206745 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Salinas, CA
  • Monterey Zoo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Salinas Sports Complex
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪38 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. Wrath Winery is within 12 miles (20 km) and Fort Ord National Monument is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Monterey Zoo - 14 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • The Farm - 22 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Salinas Sports Complex - 29 min drive - 22.3 miles
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - 34 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 46 min drive - 35.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Hidalgo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Canton Garden - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Luigi's Italian Restaurant - ‬13 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 , and Private Pool!

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

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking anywhere except 1 designated area.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • 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

Rules

1)Mutual respect of people and property. 2)No drugs.(Includes Marijuana) 3)No Drunken Behavior Main house rental has priority of outdoor kitchen area
No electric car charging. 300$ penalty if caught no exceptions 25$ for misplaced/lost key
Absolutely no fireworks on property. NO DOGS IN MAIN HOUSE . No exceptions A 300 dollar fine per dog !!!! Garage is not available to any guest .

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
There is an event fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere except 1 designated area.

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: There is an event fee
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: There is an event fee 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.

Property is also known as

Great Vacation Retreat Family Reunions Business Wedding Events

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and 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 , and Private Pool! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! to downtown Salinas?

This vacation home is 12.9 mi away from Salinas.

Reviews

Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the pool and wandering the property... The host was nice and responsive, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

An excellent stay

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding of my dreams

Thank you the Barlockers family and staff to allow us to celebrate such special occasion. For sharing their beautiful house and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a group gathering!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Large Groups

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna L H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Gathering

Great location. Quiet, accessible to Monterey and coastal adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will come back

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mayra Libeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a good time, perfect to stay with kids

Very nice house with all we needed to spend a long weekend with friends and our kids. A bit far from Monterey and Carmel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, peaceful property!!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danna V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Ranch, Gorgeous Views Everywhere!

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yearbook Camp

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant family stay in Salinas Hills

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim E., Weiser, ID

Liked: Cleanliness

Memories to last a lifetime!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely place

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family/friends weekend +wedding

It is still a functioning family ranch, so do be aware that animals, dust, equiptment, etc are a factor, but we loved it <3
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Ranch Stay

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation

It was a great place to hang out with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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