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Whirlawind Horse Ranch We are pet friendly!

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Property grounds
Fitness facility
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 254 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Whirlawind Horse Ranch We are pet friendly!

If you want to experience what living on a working ranch is like, you've come to the place. Our small but active ranch is home to 12horses, 2 miniature donkeys, 2 barbados sheep, chickens, 4 cats, 1 bunny and an awesome border collie name Jax.

Your bunkhouse is adjacent to the barn. You can't get much closer! Enjoy a swing in the hammock while gazing at the green pastures filled with horses grazing. Bring your horse and trail ride in the Endurance Capital of the World.
Sign up for horse lessons, and/or a trail ride on one of our horses.
Spend the evening star gazing by the fire pit while listening to the local owls.
And more....

Our beautiful ranch is located 1.5 miles to Rattlesnake State Park/Folsom Lake. There is hiking, kayaking, boating and swimming. We are within 20 minutes of unlimited trails and the wine country. Enjoy hiking, kayaking, boating, and swimming nearby. Everything you could want in the Foothills.

P.S. There is a one time $40 per dog/cat fee. Horse are $25 per day.

Property manager

Colleen Mahaffey-Raty

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 576 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dog and horses allowed for an extra fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 12 and over. Contact me to discuss under 12.

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
Note from host: This would depend
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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Whirlawind Horse Ranch We are pet Friendly!
Whirlawind Horse Ranch We are pet friendly! Newcastle

About the neighborhood

Map
Newcastle, CA

What's nearby

  • Gold Country Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Superior Court Historic Courthouse - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Gold Country Museum - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Lake Clementine - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Granite Bay Beach - 31 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Auburn/Conheim Station - 11 min drive
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hermanos Jalisco Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Tree - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Delicias - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Pour Choice - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whirlawind Horse Ranch We are pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Whirlawind Horse Ranch We are pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whirlawind Horse Ranch We are pet friendly!?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Whirlawind Horse Ranch We are pet friendly! located?

Situated in Newcastle, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Folsom Lake, Bernhard Museum Complex, and Bonitata Boutique Wine. Gold Country Fairgrounds and Joss House Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Whirlawind Horse Ranch We are pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

Colleen was a great host. Her property is well maintained and her animals are very friendly and social. We had a wonderful stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful retreat!

Beautiful setting, very quiet and secluded. We would happily stay again. Colleen was very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome property

My favorite VRBO ever. Amazing host. Gorgeous property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade & Colleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Respite

We enjoyed the restful atmosphere and the thoughtful hospitality of Colleen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberleigh F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whirlawind

Fantastic stay. Very peaceful. Host was very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

Beautiful location and the unit was exactly as described. I highly recommend and will stay again. Jax the dog was an unexpected huge plus!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day weekend getaway

The gorgeous property, the horses, Jax the Border Collie, and Colleen the owner--it was perfection. We will never forget the experience. Colleen was generous, laid back, responsive, and kind. Great place, great price. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Griffith N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Horse Heaven!

This was a peaceful, rural stay. The 1 bedroom apartment/bunkhouse in the horse barn is clean and comfortable. I loved looking out the window and seeing the horses at pasture.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended Weekend

Exceeded our expectations in every way. Friendly hostess, Colleen was awesome. Jax was a hoot and do good with our dig Max. The place is dreamy, the evening's are magical. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect place to stay

This bunkhouse is the cutest place we have ever stayed. Loved being surrounded by horses. The bed is the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in away from home. My favorite part was finding Jax waiting out the back door to say hi. Farm fresh eggs in the fridge and muffins on the counter were a nice touch. We will be staying here again. Such a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, Quiet Getaway

Loved watching the horses graze and the chickens wander :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A rest in the country

Our stay at the ranch was relaxing and fun. Jak, my grandson loved Jax, the beautiful farm dog who made us welcome. Our place was well furnished with all we needed and the view from the lawn was beautiful. Thanks to Colleen we were well taken care of and I recommend Whirlawind Ranch as a wonderful location for a peaceful country retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petrice L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Calm and refreshing getaway. The bunkhouse is clean, comfortable, has sharp knives (not the usual for rentals), the fridge had ranch fresh eggs and the property is dog friendly! Colleen is an A1 hostess with a wonderful property. Would stay her again and recommend that you do too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

getaway

I had a wonderful time with my stay at Whirlawind Ranch. The place was nice and clean and it was very relaxing looking at the horses in the pasture. Colleen gave me directions to the lake down the road and I used the free pass to get into the park. I also enjoyed the farm fresh eggs that were in the refrigerator. I would love to return sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and serenity

This is a great place to stay. I slept so well, even the occasional horse noises were soothing to me. I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jermaine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay

A lovely stay with a wonderful and generous host. Such a treat to have the horses nearby. Thank you Colleen!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ranch Experience

Very Relaxing, muffins, flowers, horses and Folsom Lake! 😊❤️
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Beautiful property, Colleen was a fabulous host, very thoughtful added many extra touches. Very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Peaceful

The property and animals were so enjoyable and well cared for. Beautiful setting and peaceful. Loved the back yard. I felt like i was at home. Huge shout out to Jax, the boarder collie. The best welcome everytime i seen him. Absolutely would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leland B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whirlawind Ranch

A great, enjoyable and very unique restful stay. Colleen is gracious and special one of a kind host who truly appreciates her guest. Highly recommend to those who like a peaceful country lifestyle.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

We truly enjoyed Whirlwind Ranch. The property is more than we expected. It is absolutely beautiful and serene. Colleen was so friendly and kind. Their dog Jax is so cute and sweet. The fresh eggs and pastries were a pleasant surprise. It is a wonderful experience to be around beautiful horses and cool donkeys!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility

I can not recommend this place enough. The rural setting was a much needed break for my wife and I to reset. Being surrounded by horses, donkeys, chickens, and beautiful views is our happy place. We had great conversations with the property owner and she provided sight seeing ideas. The only negative we could come up with was the slow internet speed but that actually adds to the peace of the experience. Once again, we had a great time and would happily book again if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Stay!

We loved our stay at this property! The bunkhouse was lovely, clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The ranch is gorgeous! Sitting outside and watching the horses in the pasture morning and evening was a dream. Our host was friendly and kind. We would to return! Do yourself a favor and book this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful

The setting was perfect for a two night peaceful retreat. Coleen, the owner, was busy with the horses but took time to chat and make use feel at home. I recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to unwind

Colleen's place is close to downtown Auburn (<20 min drive) and the American River/Folsom Lake junction (<5 min). It's a beautiful spot to unwind. My dog and I loved the grassy yard and hammock right outside of the unit.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023