House in Sierra Nevada, CA
20 guests · 8 bedrooms · 7 baths
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About this house rental
COTTONTAIL CREEK RANCH - Is SLO County's finest luxurious Vacation Home. We invite you to take a retreat from the buzz of the world. After sleeping in wonderful sheets wake up grab your espresso and breath in the rolling hills and this great big beautiful world all yours. Star gaze at night and experience a truly starry starry night.. Your best days will be taking advantage of all the things that the ranch has to offer; hiking, swimming, tennis pickle ball, basket ball, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing and more. Perfect location for privacy.
Wine tasting, the beach and town are close by.
COTTONTAIL CREEK RANCH is the Ultimate Destination Vacation Home/Retreat! 5000 square with 8 sleeping areas and 7 baths.
Five beautifully decorated Bedrooms all with private baths:
Upper Level
2 Principle bedrooms with King beds and more
Entry Level
2 entry level bedrooms with queens
1 bedroom with King has 2 lofts with 3 twins.
Additional unique bedrooms are:
# 6 bedroom above living room with a queen bed and dormer window
#7 "bbb" bedroom is the hidden room on the entry level behind the bar with direct access to #6 bathroom
#8"Casita" Bedroom is the detached multi purpose room for a couple or dorm style/ has a King Murphy bed and Double Futon
+ a small bathroom with shower.
The ranch is Suitable for the elderly to the infant. Something for everyone. High chairs, pack and play and games
Gourmet Kitchen, Bar, Den, Spa, detached multi purpose room(conference/game/work out)off the large patio area has ping pong, tv viewing, poker table along with the sleeping accommodations. The home has panoramic views of the beautiful private valley and a walk to the ridgetop takes in the entire Estero Bay from Hearst Ranch to Montano de Oro.
Walk down the driveway to a 20 yd. 2 lane lap pool complete with spa and baja kid step.
Cottontail Creek Ranch raises cattle for their branded grass fed beef available through their website, avocados, oranges, and kiwis on 850 acres of rolling hills.
Trails for hiking and wildlife viewing, large pond with catch and release fishing and kayaking. Spectacular views of Pacific Coastline from ridge tops. Pipe corrals for horse owners who want to bring their own horses to ride on the ranch or nearby public trails at Cayucos Beach, Montana de Oro State Park, or National Forest in Pozo.
The beach is just 12 minutes away and nearby attractions include Hearst Castle, Cambria, Big Sur Coastline, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo area wine tasting. Shopping and Farmers Markets in Cambria, San Luis Obispo, Templeton,and Morro Bay. Great windsurfing, surfing, biking nearby. Scheduled air service, United Express, US Air and South West 35 minutes in San Luis Obispo.
Cottontail Creek Ranch started a land conservation fund as of July 1, 2009, whereby guests will be asked to make a charitable donation to the fund in the amount of at least 2% of the rental rate. Cottontail Creek Ranch guests have overwhelmingly exclaimed at their enjoyment of the wide open spaces and working agricultural landscapes during their visits and hope the area will retain this magical quality for their return visits. The creation of this fund gives our guests and others an ongoing opportunity to be part of conserving the natural beauty of the area. A directed giving fund has been established with the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation whereby guests make their donations to a specific earmarked fund called the SLO County Tourism Land Conservation Fund. In turn, the Community Foundation will make grants as directed by Roger and Susan Lyon to non-profit land trusts or public agencies for land conservation projects in San Luis Obispo County. Initially, planned grant recipients from the fund are the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County, the California Rangeland Trust, the American Land Conservancy and the Cayucos Land Conservancy. Each of these land trusts has a proven track record in this County.
Why 2%?
2% was the most obvious number because guests staying in all of SLO county except for this north rural area are charged in addition to the 10.5% Bed tax, a 2% BID (Business Improvement District assessment for marketing). For more information on the how and why please go to "The Making" cottontail creek website
Take the self guided "Roger Chopper Land Conservation Legacy tour". Cayucos to Hearst Ranch
Take a short tour of our Soil Regenerative Project.
Keywords: Luxury, Ranch,Executive Retreat/family
reunion/gatherings/20 guests/ Children and elderly welcome, pool, spa, farming, wine tasting, beach, Hearst Castle, fishing, running, hiking,biking, photography, private, ranching, organic, conservation, avocados, oranges, ocean, estate, cows, sustainable, wine, ecological, conservation, wildlife, historical, family owned and operated
Wine tasting, the beach and town are close by.
COTTONTAIL CREEK RANCH is the Ultimate Destination Vacation Home/Retreat! 5000 square with 8 sleeping areas and 7 baths.
Five beautifully decorated Bedrooms all with private baths:
Upper Level
2 Principle bedrooms with King beds and more
Entry Level
2 entry level bedrooms with queens
1 bedroom with King has 2 lofts with 3 twins.
Additional unique bedrooms are:
# 6 bedroom above living room with a queen bed and dormer window
#7 "bbb" bedroom is the hidden room on the entry level behind the bar with direct access to #6 bathroom
#8"Casita" Bedroom is the detached multi purpose room for a couple or dorm style/ has a King Murphy bed and Double Futon
+ a small bathroom with shower.
The ranch is Suitable for the elderly to the infant. Something for everyone. High chairs, pack and play and games
Gourmet Kitchen, Bar, Den, Spa, detached multi purpose room(conference/game/work out)off the large patio area has ping pong, tv viewing, poker table along with the sleeping accommodations. The home has panoramic views of the beautiful private valley and a walk to the ridgetop takes in the entire Estero Bay from Hearst Ranch to Montano de Oro.
Walk down the driveway to a 20 yd. 2 lane lap pool complete with spa and baja kid step.
Cottontail Creek Ranch raises cattle for their branded grass fed beef available through their website, avocados, oranges, and kiwis on 850 acres of rolling hills.
Trails for hiking and wildlife viewing, large pond with catch and release fishing and kayaking. Spectacular views of Pacific Coastline from ridge tops. Pipe corrals for horse owners who want to bring their own horses to ride on the ranch or nearby public trails at Cayucos Beach, Montana de Oro State Park, or National Forest in Pozo.
The beach is just 12 minutes away and nearby attractions include Hearst Castle, Cambria, Big Sur Coastline, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo area wine tasting. Shopping and Farmers Markets in Cambria, San Luis Obispo, Templeton,and Morro Bay. Great windsurfing, surfing, biking nearby. Scheduled air service, United Express, US Air and South West 35 minutes in San Luis Obispo.
Cottontail Creek Ranch started a land conservation fund as of July 1, 2009, whereby guests will be asked to make a charitable donation to the fund in the amount of at least 2% of the rental rate. Cottontail Creek Ranch guests have overwhelmingly exclaimed at their enjoyment of the wide open spaces and working agricultural landscapes during their visits and hope the area will retain this magical quality for their return visits. The creation of this fund gives our guests and others an ongoing opportunity to be part of conserving the natural beauty of the area. A directed giving fund has been established with the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation whereby guests make their donations to a specific earmarked fund called the SLO County Tourism Land Conservation Fund. In turn, the Community Foundation will make grants as directed by Roger and Susan Lyon to non-profit land trusts or public agencies for land conservation projects in San Luis Obispo County. Initially, planned grant recipients from the fund are the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County, the California Rangeland Trust, the American Land Conservancy and the Cayucos Land Conservancy. Each of these land trusts has a proven track record in this County.
Why 2%?
2% was the most obvious number because guests staying in all of SLO county except for this north rural area are charged in addition to the 10.5% Bed tax, a 2% BID (Business Improvement District assessment for marketing). For more information on the how and why please go to "The Making" cottontail creek website
Take the self guided "Roger Chopper Land Conservation Legacy tour". Cayucos to Hearst Ranch
Take a short tour of our Soil Regenerative Project.
Keywords: Luxury, Ranch,Executive Retreat/family
reunion/gatherings/20 guests/ Children and elderly welcome, pool, spa, farming, wine tasting, beach, Hearst Castle, fishing, running, hiking,biking, photography, private, ranching, organic, conservation, avocados, oranges, ocean, estate, cows, sustainable, wine, ecological, conservation, wildlife, historical, family owned and operated
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Non-smoking
No pets allowed
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsThe property offers amazing views, spacious rooms, and a variety of amenities for guests of all ages to enjoy. Susan, the host, goes above and beyond to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
Absolutely perfect property. Host goes FAR beyond what is expected. They had the table set for Thanksgiving when we arrived, brought us avocados, oranges and persimmons:) AND were just really nice. Kitchen is the best equipped kitchen we have ever had in a VRBO. We enjoyed the fire pit every night with plenty of wood provided by our host. We have recommended this beautiful ranch home to close friends and will absolutely try to use it again.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2024
Our extended family (11 adults, 8 kids) gathered at Cottontail Creek Ranch for a week-long reunion in August. The location is spectacular, tucked up in a canyon with sweeping views of the hills. The weather was fabulous (especially for heat-weary travelers from all around the country)--sunny during the day, but not hot, and cooling off overnight with the ocean breeze. The home was great for our group, with enough bedrooms and bathrooms that families didn't have to share. And an open living space that allowed all to be part of the festivities but also offered nooks and crannies for those who wanted alone time. Susan was wonderful host, paying attention to every little detail to make our stay enjoyable. Fresh oranges and avocados (in season), rides to the pond for those who couldn't hike, attentive to our needs for the pool temperature or other activities. It was a very memorable reunion and we very much hope to be back again in the future!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2024
The Cottontail Creek Ranch was everything it advertised. From the beautiful surroundings, to the comfort of the home and spaciousness of the rooms the entire family have a great time. Pool, tennis courts, basketball court and even a tether all set -up there was something for everyone. The hostess was wonderful, always available to answer any questions and was extremely helpful in finding things for us to do.
5.0 / 10.0·Apr 2022
The property is gorgeous and the house is spacious and has everything you need. We had plenty of space and enjoyed sitting together for dinners inside and outside, playing in the pool and spa and hot tub and the kids loved the game room and just walking around and picking fruit. The views are stunning and Susan makes an effort to make sure you're comfortable and having fun, whether you stay at the ranch (like we mostly did) or decide to go out to Morro Bay or Cambria, and so on.
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Top rated by guests
9.9Outstanding
(54 Ratings)
The property offers amazing views, spacious rooms, and a variety of amenities for guests of all ages to enjoy. Susan, the host, goes above and beyond to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay.
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