This should have been a perfect review but the owner double booked us.We paid extra for a 2 bd/1 bth cottage 4 months in advance for 3 nights.Some point after, another renter came in w/ a 31-day booking during our time and was accepted. The property is in a beautiful setting w/ gorgeous views.There's wonderful animals everywhere. ED WAS AWESOME! The main house is perfect for a large group.We orig had 26 (inc 3 children under 5) and 1 didnt show up-a elderly handicap with a service dog. (Service dogs are not allowed in the main house, so not having the cottage would have been a serious issue.) The kitchen and dining rm are large.The outdoor kitchen was nice and the patio is large.The bunk houses are not made for adults w/ the exception of 2 king beds.The bunks are for kids or very short/small adults.The owner did advise of this which was our reason for booking the cottage.I talked w/ the owner multiple times during the 4 months prior.She stated she forgot to write down our dates and did all she could to get the other renter to move; however, she did not tell us any of this until the day before our rental.We were stuck.She offered a small motorhome and studio w/ 2 twins. We used the motorhome but not the studio.The beds are more for kids or small adults.Most of us are over 6 ft.She said we didnt have to pay extra. Our family flew in from ALL over the states for this so overall, it was great just frustrating.l'd encourage others make sure the owner writes down your dates

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.

We loved this place! It was perfect for our group. We will be back!

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.

My family stayed at this property for 5 days at the end of Sept, 2023. Overall, this is a beautiful property with lots of amenities. The great things about this property are the spacious family rooms where we could all be together for meals & hang out time. We had 1 toddler with us who loved visiting the animals. The kitchen is amazing with tons of space and a great cooking area. The beds were comfortable and linens clean. As with any property, it came with a few challenges. The check-in process wasn’t great, felt rushed, and many things were overlooked. We didn’t know there were separate keys to the bunkhouse. We also didn’t know how to operate the stove, though we figured it out after about an hour. The hot tub didn’t work and never got above 91° even after 2 days of running it. This was frustrating. There were a couple misses with the property, and also a couple misses on our family’s part, but overall it was fine, and everyone enjoyed their stay. I would recommend labeling switches, labeling the fridge & freezer (they look the same), and perhaps even creating a house binder as how to operate things or get into different places. My husband, who was the “check writer,” will be emailing the owner directly with additional feedback. Margaret, the owner, was wonderful to interact with, extremely generous with allowing the use of extra chairs (even though we ended up not needing them), and calls to her were answered/returned very quickly.

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.

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

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Had a great time this holiday! Would stay again.

We had another wonderful time with our kids and grandkids to celebrate Christmas together. Your roomy home

Great experience renting this property. Perfect for a family reunion.

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

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.

This ranch was even better than the photos and description. Our group of 17 were right at home immediately. We were a big group of all ages, so the many different sleeping arrangements really had something appropriate for each of us. Lawn games, art projects, swimming, playing in the treehouse, feeding the chickens, and waking up to happy mooing outside the cottage! We are planning to return.

Everything was fantastic. Couldn't have been happier

This is a beautiful property. There was plenty of space for the girls to move around. They enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi. Kim was so easy to work with while we were there. She gave us great suggestions when we needed help in finding places.

We loved staying here. The property is beautiful and has lots of space for a big group. We felt very comfortable and would definitely come back. The only issue is that a pipe burst, so we didn’t have running water one night, and I wish they had communicated better about it. Still, it was overall a great stay!

Very clean big home good for large groups

We had a wonderful stay at the Ranch over Memorial Day weekend. There were 7 different families represented, spread out between the main house, cottage, and bunkhouse. We spent most of the time enjoying the property, cooking big group meals, lounging in/around the pool, and letting the kids hog the hot tub. One day we visited a local winery (Pessagno) which is less than 10 minutes away and very kid-friendly. The property manager, Kim, was super attentive and helpful but never in our way. We didn't have wifi while we were there--Kim had just received new Starlink equipment which should be installed soon--but cell reception was fine for streaming music etc. If you need to get work done, be sure to check beforehand on the internet status. Previous reviews noted that the pool was cold, but it was heated and covered for our stay. That said, Kim is waiting on a new (better?) cover so the pool currently only gets up to around 76-78 degrees. It's swimmable, but a bit chilly for some. All in all, we had a tremendous time and would not hesitate to visit again!

This property was beautiful and made us all feel at home. There is something for everyone - kids to adults - and you can feel how special the property is to the family who owns it. There is a wonderful kitchen for a large group, beautiful grounds and lots of peace there! The only hiccups we had were that the pool was not heated and the property manager was quite unfriendly to interact with. The owner of the property, Margaret, was lovely to interact with and clearly cares deeply about the property and sharing it with guests. The ranch has a lot to offer even with the chilly pool, but we wish we had known ahead of time. The property manager and owner noted a broken pool cover and cold weather as the reasons the pool could not be heated. Overall still a wonderful stay!

This was a large house and property which worked well for our large family. It was well stocked and the kitchen was great to cook in. Unfortunately, even though the listing stated the pool would be heated, this wasn’t the case. We were informed the heater wasn’t turned on because of the cold weather. The internet was pretty much non existent as well. We wish these things had been stated to explain this. Fortunately, everyone still had a good time despite the setbacks.

This was such a peaceful and perfect place to stay, adding family and friends made it ultra special. We rented the main house for a week and it felt like coming home. Well stocked kitchen appliances and cozy bedrooms. Margaret and Kim go above and beyond to welcome you ~ my family had a hard time leaving and we all can’t stop talking about when we will return.

Amazing property and we have a great time. Only thing is that internet never worked even when no storm. It didn't bother several of us but some in the group were trying to get some work done. If I knew this earlier (not just slow connectivity) I would have alerted everyone to plan a vacation without internet.

This was a wonderful property for our large group of friends who always spend Thanksgiving together. The property manager Kim was extremely helpful and always had a smile on her face. Lovely location and huge kitchen and living room. One of the ovens wasn’t working but I’m sure that will be fixed. We will definitely go back!

Stayed here with 15 women for a getaway!! We loved our time here. The host was available & attended to our requests promptly. We will definitely be back again!