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Beautiful Ranch Retreat in Nature Setting

Family-friendly lodge with fitness centre and outdoor pool

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Lodge Main Room
View from lookout point
Winter fire in the Lodge
Path from Lodge down to Barn
Yellowstone Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
NZ$2,608
avg per night

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Santa Margarita, CA
  • Place, Pozo Saloon
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Margarita Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

15 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

1-Glacier Park Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2-Cape Cod Room

2 Single Beds

3-Log Cabin Room

1 Single Bed

4-Yellowstone Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

5-Stars and Stripes Room

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

6-Golf Den

2 Single Beds

7-Fox Hunt Room

2 Single Beds

8-Vineyard Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

9-Yosemite Suite

1 Queen Bed

10-Northern Exposure Room

2 Single Beds

11-French Country Bedroom

2 Single Beds

12 - The Bunkhouse

2 Single Bunk Beds

13-Cotes d'Rhone bedroom

2 Single Beds

14-John Deere Room

2 Single Beds

18-Cottage at the Pool

1 Queen Bed

Cottage at the Pool

1 Single Bed

11 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 11

Toilet · Shower only

Cottage at Pool bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
The current price is NZ$2,608
avg per night

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About the area

Santa Margarita

Located in Santa Margarita, this lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. Edna Valley Vineyard and San Luis Obispo Children's Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Los Padres National Forest and Santa Margarita Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Pozo Saloon - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Santa Margarita Lake - 18 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Avila Hot Springs - 47 min drive - 71.2 km
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 50 min drive - 58.1 km
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 54 min drive - 81.7 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 44 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pozo Saloon - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Beautiful Ranch Retreat in Nature Setting

The Oak Creek Ranch is a secluded 163 acre property in a rural setting with a beautiful main Lodge and several accessory buildings.

Situated at approx 2,000 ft. elevation, the setting consists of rolling foothills and mature oak trees, rich with nature and wildlife. Groups can create their own personalized vacation stay from the many options available to them. The Ranch offers a full range of facilities and amenities to guests: gracious Lodge, beautiful outdoor amphitheater, large recreation barn, majestic swimming pool surrounded by mature oaks, poolside bar, yoga/exercise studio and much more. Whether you are interested in quiet relaxation or active exercise and recreation, there is plenty to do while staying at the Oak Creek Ranch Retreat, including scenic mountain walking and biking trails, swimming, wildlife viewing, star gazing, games and much more. It is a wonderful location for adults and children of all ages!

Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo County, the Oak Creek Ranch is close to a variety of recreational opportunities, ranging from fresh water or saltwater fishing, golf, antique shopping, wine tasting, dancing and concerts, to touring world-famous Hearst Castle.

The Ranch can accommodate groups from 15 guests to 30 guests. The daily Rate as shown is based on a group size of 15 guests, with an additional charge for any guests above 15. The main Lodge can sleep 22, the Barn can sleep 6 to 8, and the Pool Cottage can accommodate up to 3 more guests. Additional fees for use of extra facilities.

Keywords: private resort, retreat, estate,

Amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A wonderful venue for families--.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
1. Three-night minimum stay during the months of June, July and August. Rates based on number of guests.
2. If furniture has been moved and not returned to its original location, a surplus cleaning fee will be charged for furniture moving.
3. No pets allowed, no exceptions.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Ranch Retreat in Nature Setting have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful Ranch Retreat in Nature Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Ranch Retreat in Nature Setting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Ranch Retreat in Nature Setting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Ranch Retreat in Nature Setting located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly lodge is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Los Padres National Forest and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Santa Margarita Lake. Charles Paddock Zoo and Silver Lake are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Beautiful Ranch Retreat in Nature Setting Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

vicky g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations for a large family!The kitchen was fully stocked with all essentials and supplies. The swimming pool was large, very comfortable, and filled with clean water—no odor at all. The spacious living room allowed our family to spend time together while still enjoying separate activities based on interests. We were even able to combine two large tables for dinner so the entire family could dine together. The bedding was comfortable, and the on-site staff was attentive without being intrusive.Thank you—we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie R.

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

Excellent space for a team retreat!

We really enjoyed the opportunity to stay at the ranch. it was an ideal place for team building, work sessions, cooking together and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

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

Family Reunion

We have returned to the Lodge and so appreciate the space and beauty of the Lodge and surrounding area. It is a wonderful place to get multiple families together.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Great setting for a family reunion

We enjoyed hiking, biking, yoga and visiting Santa Margarita Lake. The property is beautiful. It accommodated our family reunion of 14 adults and 5 kids well. They took us on a hay ride of the property one evening.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie N.

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

A lovely space for a group of childhood friends as we gathered to celebrate our history

An effortless process.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank P., Greer, SC

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

Return Visit

My organization has stayed at this property multiple times using it as the site of our annual board retreat. We love it! Dottie and her team have always been the perfect hosts. Any issue or request that we have ever made has been attended to immediately. I am pleased to recommend the Lodge to anyone interested in staying there. A great place to relax, recharge and refresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Family Reunion at Oak Creek Ranch

My family of 23 loved our week at the Lodge at Oak Creek Ranch! Bedrooms and bathrooms in the Lodge and the Big Red Barn provided plenty of space for us all. We loved the versatility of the living room. Several sitting areas allowed different activities to take place at the same time, but with minimal reorganization, we could all sit in one group when we wanted to have a single discussion or play a game together. I can't remember any other reunion venue where our large family could be seated in the same room at the same time. We didn't have the luxury of Dottie's cooking as described by other reviewers, but the kitchen was well set-up for guest usage. The huge outdoor pool was also well set-up with everything we needed to enjoy it. Having such a large property all to ourselves was a treat indeed. Our stay exceeded our expectations!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David P., San Francisco

A very happy birthday weekend!

I recently rented the Oak Creek Ranch for a long weekend to celebrate my 40th birthday with family and friends and had a fantastic experience there. Dottie was a great host ... she promptly answered our many questions about the property before we arrived, gave us a detailed tour when we got there, and then left us to enjoy the weekend in complete privacy. The property -- which includes four buildings (two of which are rented separately) -- comfortably slept all of our guests, which ranged in number between 12-34 over the course of the weekend. A subset of this group has a tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving together and we have rented many homes surrounding the SF bay area over the years ... Oak Creek Ranch is now one of our favorites, and definitely provided the most spacious accommodations. We thought the rental rate was reasonable, the rooms were clean, and the house had everything we needed (including a great griddle in the kitchen for making breakfast). It really is an ideal setting for a casual gathering of family, friends, or co-workers. The surroundings are beautiful ... there are hiking trails over the rolling green hills right on the property that everyone really enjoyed. We saw tons of deer, rabbits, and even heard coyotes howling at night! And the drive there (from San Francisco), was very easy ... and very scenic once you're off the highway. Overall, a great experience ... and we're already looking forward to our next visit. Thanks Dottie!

10/10 Excellent

Aaron E.

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

Perfect getaway for large gatherings

Our group of 20 adults and 4 children were comfortable and pleased with the large indoor and outdoor spaces where we could gather together. Having several "gathering spaces" within the large "living room" was great for smaller conversations, and the large deck was great for larger conversations. The rooms are comfortable and nicely decorated with updated showers (a little warning - many of them do not have closets or dressers - but this was not a deal breaker). The kitchen is well appointed with enough cookware and dishes to serve a lot of people. Our young adults had fun with ping pong and fooseball in the Barn. The pool is amazing - it was much larger than we expected and was well stocked with water toys. We had a couple of issues come up but the management was very responsive and resolved the issues quickly. The place is best for folks who might want to just "hunker down" and enjoy the property and each other. We had initially thought we would take lots of day trips to the coast and nearby attractions but found that the drive was a bit longer than we expected. On the other hand the views of the hillsides are amazing. Highly recommend the Lodge at Oak Creek!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

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

Great find!

We had an amazing stay on property over Memorial weekend. The host was very accommodating for our large group and we had plenty of space. We loved that are multiple areas to spend time in, including a barn, pool house with yoga loft, and very large main lodge. Definitely recommend a hike up the hill for sunset - beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

C B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family reunion 2024

We had a blast together , loved the pool, a bit farther out than I expected , but property and privacy was worth it
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Lovely place for large friends reunion

Beautiful location with plenty of things to do. There walking paths, swimming pool, bocci ball court, yoga room. The living room was a great gathering place for conversation and relaxing. There is a nice deck that was good for stargazing at night. The kitchen was well stocked. Check in/out was easy. I’d recommend this place for large gatherings.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., -

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

60th wedding anniversary - all of our children and grandchildren (18 total)

Perfect for our family. Lots to do. Remote so everyone stayed around and we were able to enjoy each other's company. Large commons room. plenty of dining space. Many bedrooms and beds (Comfortable) and many bathrooms. Large kitchen with all amenities. Host and daughter were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Armelle D., San Francisco

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

Perfect stay at the Lodge !

Everything was perfect and our guests enjoyed the stay and the pool !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Great escape!

We were a mix of 27 adults and kids who spent a long weekend together at this fantastic property for a reunion. What a perfect location. It's size comfortably accommodated all of us. We made use of the large pool, the entertainment area in the barn, the large kitchen for meal prep, large tables for dining, and the numerous spaces around the property for relaxing and enjoying the nature that surrounded us. Several of us took advantage of the trail system on the property for hikes or runs. Check in and check out were easy as was communication with the host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin P.

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

Great place for a family reunion

We had a wonderful four days at the Lodge. It was perfect for our family, plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, lots of space both indoors and out to hang out, including the pool. Dottie was very responsive and responded promptly to all our questions. Kitchen was nicely equipped for preparing meals for almost 30 people. Altogether a great place to stay for,this kind of gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Beverly C., San Francisco

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

Best Great Room!

The property was large and more than we needed for our family of 16. The great room was exceptional - we loved that all of us could be together in it and the kitchen. If you value family togetherness, this is your property. We were, however, puzzled that the kitchen was not updated. Because of the property's remote location, we really had no choice but to cook onsite...the old kitchen made feeding everyone more difficult than it should have been. The bedrooms & the smallish bathrooms were adequate. When one toilet clogged, Brook & Tom were wonderful in their very quick response. Both Brook & Tom were helpful in making our stay enjoyable. The barn and pool house were incredible activity spaces: lounging, ping pong, foosball, yoga & exercise. Please note the pool is not heated. Our group also loved walking around the 160+ acre property. One other concern: we were pretty far from emergency medical services. Luckily this was not an issue for my 90-year-old+ parents. Be sure to ask Brook about how to get help. Dottie, Brook & Tom, many thanks for an unforgettable vacation!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

College friends reunion

What an amazing property, we loved it. Great support from the staff. Clean, well stocked, had everything we needed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

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

Nice visit

Great location, and lovely property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kendall J.

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

Great place for our wedding party and friends!

We rented the lodge for our wedding party and few friends during our wedding weekend. The property was fantastic and worked out really well for our group. There was plenty of room for everyone and lots to do without even leaving the property. Dottie was very easy to work with and very responsive to messages. Our only regret is that we didn’t stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice E.

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

Fantastic Family Reunion

We had a fabulous family reunion. Property and amenities are amazing. Three years ago we stayed here as well. However, we woke up the second and third mornings to no power. 6 hours of no power the first time. The last morning was a challenge packing up with no power. We couldn't communicate with the property manager. But we didn't let it dampen our enthusiasm for our wonderful reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S., Medford, NJ

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

Family Reunion

This is the perfect location for a family reunion. There is plenty of room for everyone to spread out or be all together. You don't have to leave the property if you don't want to. Just bring your own food and there's plenty to keep all ages entertained. I highly recommend this property for a family reunion group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah F.

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

Big pool and lots of space

Great for a family reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

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

We had a 50th anniversary weekend.

This property checked all the boxes for us. The only thing we had not paid attention to was the fact it was about a 45 minute drive from the fwy. The pool was amazing and our family of 17 fit great in the house. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

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

Second Stay

Hosted our second board/staff retreat. My board and staff all love the property. We are always well taken care of when we stay there and appreciate the care and attention.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021