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Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool!

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor dining
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20627 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool!

Barlocker's Ranch provides a unique, peaceful, relaxing experience suitable for all types of groups and events. 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.

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

Property manager

Margaret Barlocker

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • 2 stairs to reach property
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 6745 sq ft (627 sq m)

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Great Vacation Retreat Family Reunions Business Wedding Events

About the neighborhood

Map
Salinas, CA

What's nearby

  • Monterey Zoo - 15 min drive
  • Toro County Park - 24 min drive
  • Salinas Sports Complex - 24 min drive
  • National Steinbeck Center - 24 min drive
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - 34 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Hidalgo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Canton Garden - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Luigi's Italian Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Monterey Zoo, Indian Springs Park, and Toro Regional Park. Wrath Winery is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away.

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Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danna V.

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

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S., American Canyon, CA

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

Priya J.

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

Tom M., Mercer Island, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and comfortable stay
A quickly resolved hiccup at check-in, the remainder of our stay was enjoyable, quiet, and without issue. It was a great location for our needs.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yalile F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for family and friends
We had a group of 20, including 10 kids. Th is place was perfect, the kids had a blast visiting the ponies, feeding the donkey etc. The house had a lot of things for kids to play and the pool was so much fun. We loved our stay! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linnea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property!
Our family had a great time at this property. Luckily, the weather was good enough for us to use the pool every day. The property manager was great about responding to questions/concerns.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ling L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun rental for large gatherings
We had a wonderful family reunion at this home. The place is large, with a main home and a bunk house that the kids loved. We also enjoyed the huge kitchen and deck (with a built in BBQ) as well as the heated pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Getaway
The property was beautiful and my family and I had a great time using the outdoor kitchen and the pool. The house was well-stocked with plenty of towels and the kitchen had plenty of pots, pans, dishes, etc for a large family BBQ. We really enjoyed our holiday here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway!
We enjoyed our stay at Barlocker Ranch. It was the perfect spot for our family gathering to celebrate our son's first birthday. There was plenty of space and privacy for each smaller family unit. We loved walking on the property and seeing all the animals. We all enjoyed the pool and outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet Y., Chicago

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Margaret was so easy to communicate with and was very responsive. The property was ideal for the kids. They loved visiting the nearby animals and playing outside. Our family had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Everything was fantastic. Couldn't have been happier
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Espie C., San Juan Bautista California

The best 🤗
We had a wonderful family vacation wish it had been warmer to spend more time in the pool but overall just being together is always the best. Margaret was a wonderful host and would love to return to the Ranch house 🏡
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Audrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and spacious
Overall good experience staying at this property. Very spacious. Pool was nice. Communication could be a little bit better from the property manager when we had issues
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deedra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Holiday Gathering
It was large, comfortable, and convenient location. We planned this location in October 2022, not knowing of the weather issues that plagued the Northern California. Miraculously, the skies cleared and we spent a marvelous 4 days at the Barlocker Ranch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theodore J.

Quiet Beauty
Great country home. Spacious with large areas to gather. Large outdoor area with kitchen/grill area as well as ample tables and chairs. Protected by high glass wall. Would recommend home for family gatherings.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a big group!
This was an amazing spot to house our big family get-together. There was plenty of space for everyone and not feel like we were on top of one another. We had a little hiccup up with check in, but the staff was great at accommodating us and super helpful all weekend. Great outdoor kitchen and eating area that I wish had been in the pics. The bunkhouse was an added benefit as well for sleeping. The setting was absolutely beautiful. Loved it and would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Chris k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
We had six couples and three single adults and two young children. We were short one bedroom since the Bunk house, with two king beds is only one room. The main house is beautiful and the pool and grounds are well kept. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay visiting The Pinnacles and Monterey Aquarium. Be aware that Tuesday and Wednesday most of the local wineries are closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A marvelous time
Our family gathered in CA for a wedding at Big Sur and a family reunion. We were seven siblings getting together after 49 years along with our children and cousins. The ranch was an ideal setting. The property managers were immediately on hand to answer questions and talk to us about the ranch. The kids and adults loved the horses and Felipe the donkey and his antics. A fantastic kitchen was enjoyed by all especially my Chec son! Thank You and we hope to come again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda B., Pleasant Hill, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
We had 16 people ranging from 2 to 74 in age. We invited all 4 of our kids and their spouses and all 7 of our grandchildren. There was plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable. Loved the roominess of the kitchen and family room. We rented the main house and the cottage. We all enjoyed the outdoors and the kids loved the animals Wewill go here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jessica C.

Beautiful property.
We had a great time with our extended family during the Thanksgiving holiday. We had 5 kids under the age of four, two teenagers, and 12 adults and there was plenty of room. There was an initial room mix up when we first arrived but Margaret took care of it right away. Steve and his son Caleb were really helpful and were on property most of the time to answer any questions we had. Really sweet family and beautiful location. Only a 30 minute drive to Monterey.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dixie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friend’s reunion
We had a group of 18 ladies who were in a youth group together meet for our 35 year reunion. We enjoyed playing games, crafting, eating, visiting, swimming and walking. The large kitchen, outdoor area and house easily accommodated our group. The bunk house was a little hard for some of our ladies to maneuver since our group is middle aged. But it would be perfect for kids. Overall, we enjoyed the place and all it had to offer. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023