OVERVIEW:
Enjoy peace, privacy, and views at this expansive ranch house (+Glamping Barn for groups of 7 or more) nestled between oak studded rolling hills and a lovely small lake. Alpacas roam the property. Perfect for family reunions, off-sites, and other small events, or a simple country getaway. Hiking + Mountain Bike Trails on Property. Located in a gorgeous rural wine country. Minutes from The Mercantile, Boatique, Cache Creek, and Loujour Estate Wineries. 45 min to Calistoga. 35 minutes to Harbin Hot Springs for yoga, massages, hiking and naturally fed hot spring pools
ALPACAS and COWS:
We have 4 friendly alpacas and 3 cows that free range the property. Please do not run or chase near the alpacas, or let dogs run or chase the alpacas. They are mostly decorative, although they may come up to the house for pets now and then.
EVENT RENTAL:
Property may be booked for parties, events, weddings and other gatherings on Peerspace.com. VRBO listing does not allow parties or events of any kind due to liability reasons. Please message me if you'd like more info about our Peerspace wedding/event package.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
Overlooking a small placid lake, the home boasts a fabulous great room with floor to ceiling windows that capture the view. Property is comprised of a 3 bedroom, 2 bath main home (for up to 6 guests), and a separate 2 bedroom, 2 bath "Glamping Barn" that has been converted into 2 charmingly rustic guest suites. A large wrap- around deck features out door dining and lounging space and lake-fed hot tub. Perfect for gatherings of friends and family, this laid back country chic ranch welcomes you to relax and unwind in wine country. Outside, 4 friendly alpacas graze in the meadows and keep and eye on the property.
RANCH HOUSE:
If you have a group of 6 ppl or less, you will stay in the main home (if you have 6 or less guests but want the extra space, you can include the Glamping Barn Suites as well for an additional $200 cleaning fee. This helps keep the cleaning costs lower for smaller groups).
MAIN HOUSE BEDROOMS:
Master bedroom has walk-out access to the deck, fireplace, work desk and en-suite bath with a tub/shower and double sinks.
Bedroom 2 features comfortable Queen bed with memory foam and down duvet, and sliding doors to the deck.
Bedroom 3 features a comfortable Queen bed with memory foam and duvet, original stained glass artwork, and work desk with comfy seating and task lighting.
MAIN HOUSE BATHROOMS:
In addition to the master bathroom, there is a newly remodeled hall bathroom with walk in shower.
MAIN HOUSE KITCHEN:
The open concept kitchen is a fun gathering place to whip up some truly epic meals. We have a blender, Nespresso machine, hot water kettle, and toaster.
OUTDOOR:
Comfy outdoor lounge area on the deck beckons you for a sundowner! Enjoy al fresco dining at our outdoor tables (Seats 12 on the deck), with incredible views. Naturally Lake Fed Hot Tub on the deck. The land is a rugged, working ranch with fun places to explore, hills to climb, mountain biking spots, and of course the lake (we don't recommend swimming in the lake :-).
"GLAMPING BARN":
A short walk from the main house, our renovated barn suites are INCLUDED for groups of 6-10 guests. The Glamping Barn has 2 Queen bedrooms suites separated by a small breezeway. Each Suite has its own full bathroom with walk in shower, toilet, and sink. These are rustic chic style suites. Each room is stylishly decorated and has a mini-split AC unit and Queen bed with memory foam mattress, down duvet + pillows, and excellent sheets!
THINGS TO NOTE BEFORE BOOKING!!
WATER:
House is serviced by a natural well. We do not recommend drinking the water, all though its fine for bathing, washing, and brushing teeth. We provide 2 gallons of drinking water per reservation. If you need more, please bring with you or pick some up in Kelseyville.
HOT TUB:
Hot Tub is Lake Fed. The water is unfiltered and may have some discoloration and sediment. Think of it more like a natural hot spring experience than a maintained spa! We have it cleaned/serviced weekly by a professional hot tub company.
RANCH ANIMALS:
4 Alpacas and 3 cows live on site. They have free-range of our property and they like to visit the house, so you may find them hanging out under they shady portico or sometimes on the deck. Its very important to always (!!!) close the livestock gate after you drive through, so they don't escape and wander down the highway. We want to keep our alpacas safe! We also have an outdoor barn cat, though he makes himself scarce so you may not see him. (There is a bowl of cat food and water for him outside on the deck).
WILDLIFE:
"Our rural preserve is surrounded by wilderness area and as such is home to rattlesnakes. Please take care when hiking. Watch your footing and do not walk through tall grass. Be mindful of letting dogs run the property unattended during April- Nov when the snakes are out of hibernation. Although sightings are rare, we do want to make sure you take precautions"
DOGS:
We are a dog friendly ranch, however kindly understand that our alpacas are free-range. All dogs that come onto the ranch must be disclosed in advance (name, weight, and breed) and be under your control at all times. They must not be allowed to chase the alpacas. There is a pet fee and damage deposit required for dogs. Thank you!
INTERNET :
WI-FI is provided by starlink, and while the Wi-Fi is very fast, it is not very stable as it is weather dependent satellite internet. It is great for email and browsing, but our Roku TV internet can be spotty at times. We do not recommend relying on our internet if you need to stream multiple devices for work from home
SECURITY CAMERAS:
Due to the remote nature of the property, we have exterior cameras on site to keep an eye on things when we are not there. The camera's monitor who comes and goes to the house, and allows us to check on the alpacas remotely. We also have wildlife cameras set up at various trails around the property to monitor for coyote and mountain lion activity.
RANCH HELPER
Our Ranch helper, Richard, may be on site to feed the alpacas, tend to the garden/landscape, and make small repairs. Generally, this happens mid-week, but occasionally he may need to arrive when we have guests.
RANCH LIFE
This is a working farm with greenhouses, so you may see ranch tools, equipment, etc. There are storage areas/containers with farm equipment that are locked off. The property is home to bobcats, occasional coyote, fox, wild turkeys etc, and animal noises may be heard day and night. Due to the indoor/outdoor nature (and many exterior doors!) of the home, the occasional spider or ant may find its way inside. We provide insect spray for your convenience.
PRICING:
If you have 6 or fewer guests, the pricing only includes the main house. The Glamping Barn will be locked off and inaccessible to keep the cleaning costs lower for your group. If you have 7 or more guests, the nightly price will include the Glamping Barn and you will get a separate entrance code for those rooms. If you have a small group, but want the extra space + bathrooms, we charge an extra $200 to cover the additional cleaning and laundering of those rooms (we send all of our sheets/towels off site for laundry, which gets expensive, so we do charge accordingly). Please Note: We do not rent the suites by themselves as it gets too complicated.
Please note that we will not be able to give refunds or date changes beyond our cancellation policy. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU TAKE OUT TRAVEL INSURANCE AT THE TIME OF BOOKING THAT WILL COVER YOU AGAINST CANCELLATIONS IN RELATION TO COVID. Thank you for understanding!
