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8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home!

Santa Margarita vacation home with kitchen

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Interior
Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
4 bedrooms, internet
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Margarita, California
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Margarita

In Santa Margarita .Stay at this Santa Margarita vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Los Padres National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Ancient Peaks Winery. Pozo Valley Winery is within 6 miles (10 km) and Reservoir Canyon Trail is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Fremont Theater - 8 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 8 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 9 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Bubblegum Alley - 9 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Cuesta College - 13 min drive - 14.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 16 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VG Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Scout Coffee Co - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪@Bites - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Milestone Tavern - ‬11 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.

8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home!

When you stay at the 8 Mile House, you will enjoy a sense of old California serenity with all of the modern comforts you could want, including four historically themed guest rooms, a scenic covered porch and a large outdoor patio, dining table and barbecue. The standalone party barn is great for watching the game, serving up drinks and hanging out! Elements of the original 19th-century structure are found in nearly every aspect of the property, while apple trees, pomegranate, persimmon trees and grapevines provide a timeless ambiance that is rooted in the ranch’s agricultural heritage. The home sits on 3 acres, surrounded by hiking and biking trails located 5 minutes away.

Built by the Bean brothers in 1877, this home is exactly eight miles from the mission town of San Luis Obispo—a meaningful distance at the time of its creation. Located at the north base of the steep Cuesta Grade on the original El Camino Real, the home was used as a hotel for travelers making their way up or down the grade. The travelers could park their heavily loaded wagons, seek overnight lodging and even rent extra teams of horses for their journey across the grade.

Today, the 8 Mile House stands as a testament to Santa Margarita Ranch's tradition of “early California rancho hospitality.” Originally settled by Franciscan missionaries in the late 1700s, Santa Margarita Ranch is still one of California’s oldest continuously operated cattle ranches—and is today best known as the home of Ancient Peaks Winery.

The 8 Mile House ultimately reflects a love of history and a joy in sharing the ranch with others—a passion that is evident in all of the little details that make this place so special.
Located less than 20 minutes from Shell or Avila Beach, and Santa Margarita Lake (a great fishing spot), 5 minutes from wine tasting/zip ling and only 15 minutes from Downtown San Luis Obispo.

***Five Star Coffee Program- We start your stay with a supply of coffee, filters, coffee pods, cream, and sugar for our provided drip and pod-style coffee makers onsite at every home
***Dogs are only allowed with an additional $25/night per dog fee. The pet fee is not included in the 'initial quote'. Please let us know if you will be bringing a dog(s) during your stay, so we can charge accordingly.***Wi-Fi and/or power outages can occur periodically in our small town and rural settings, over which we have no control***There may be wildlife on site, including bugs, both inside and outside.***
***We continue to implement our already rigorous cleaning protocols along with an added layer of disinfecting, as we finalize for each guest arrival. On departure, we ask that you take out the trash and begin a load of towels in the laundry, if it exists onsite, and we require that you not leave any dirty dishes/pots & pans. A fee of up to $200 may be charged for dirty dishes/pots & pans.***
County Permit # 6008975


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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Historical “the 8 Mile House”
Historical Ranch Home The 8 Mile House
Historical Ranch Home “The 8 MILE HOUSE”
Historical Ranch Home- “The 8 MILE HOUSE” Atascadero
Historical Ranch Home- “The 8 MILE HOUSE” Private vacation home
1305-205031

Frequently asked questions

How close is 8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home! to the airport?

This vacation home is 12.7 mi (23-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does 8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home! to downtown Santa Margarita?

This vacation home is 35.1 mi away from Santa Margarita.