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.
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Guest is required to sign and return rental agreement. Buddy system is recommended on all areas of the ranch.
Adult supervision for children under 16 at all times. Host reserves the right to cancel if Guest is deemed not a good fit. Communication is required.
No motor vehicles past the gates to the rural areas and orchards.
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Property Registration Number 2005 COTTONTAIL CREEK RD
Property # 26371vb
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Cayucos
Located in Cayucos, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Morro Bay State Park and Morro Rock. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of Natural History and Harmony Glassworks. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 82 min drive
Restaurants
Duckie's Chowder House - 27 min drive
The Hidden Kitchen - 27 min drive
cayucos coffee - 27 min drive
Schooners - 27 min drive
Sea Shanty - 27 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Luxurious Heavenly Cayucos Ranch Home/850 acres/8 bd/7ba/Pool/Tennis/Fishing... have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Luxurious Heavenly Cayucos Ranch Home/850 acres/8 bd/7ba/Pool/Tennis/Fishing... pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Luxurious Heavenly Cayucos Ranch Home/850 acres/8 bd/7ba/Pool/Tennis/Fishing...?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxurious Heavenly Cayucos Ranch Home/850 acres/8 bd/7ba/Pool/Tennis/Fishing...?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxurious Heavenly Cayucos Ranch Home/850 acres/8 bd/7ba/Pool/Tennis/Fishing...?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxurious Heavenly Cayucos Ranch Home/850 acres/8 bd/7ba/Pool/Tennis/Fishing... located?
This family-friendly Cayucos holiday home is located by the sea, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Whale Rock Reservoir, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cayucos Beach and Morro Strand State Beach. Los Padres National Forest and Paul Andrew Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
About the host
Hosted by Susan Lyon
Susan, Owen, Ruben and Cat planting new Avocados, 2013. I have a great family(wonderful grandchildren). They all help out at the ranch and love it as I do. We are lucky to have passionate staff to stand alongside. I love the central coast and all the possibilities. I love that the ocean is just over the hill. Some days I can smell the sea..and zip down for a coastal run, kayak, or boogie board. Mostly I love this land and feel honored to have spent my life nurturing it. What a life. My husband Roger and I have been lucky enough to live our dream and raise our family here. Although he has passed we feel his presence everywhere!
Why they chose this property
How did we get started in the Vacation Rental business? Our family had been living on Cottontail Creek Road on the Magetti Ranch since 1977. In 1999 when the adjoining property came on the market. We wanted to expand agriculturally which we immediately did by adding more avocados, more cattle and oranges to the ranch. That left the question, what do we do with this extraordinary Cottontail Creek Ranch home built in 1978? Our goal is sustainability and the vacation rental does that as well as fulfills the home's destiny by entertaining tourists from around the world. The house truly combines luxury and homeyness while the views beckon you outdoors. We feel that Cottontail Creek Ranch is the perfect location for sharing this part of old California with others. The byproduct of this has been meeting wonderful people while connecting them to the land.
What makes this property unique
'So much to Do or NOT, Close to everything the Central Coast has to offer' is what I tell potential guests. If you choose to venture out and leave the ranch the first wine tasting room is 15 minutes away and the beach is 12 minutes the opposite direction. The climate is moderate with a marine influence without a lot of fog and the extreme heat of inland, ' JUST RIGHT'! Staying at the ranch can be restful and quiet or full of activity, your choice. The location of our home makes it easy for our guests to enjoy the great outdoors without leaving the house, the patios and porches. You can also fill your days with hiking, walking and biking the property then take off for some wine tasting and beach activities or drive to Hearst Castle for a tour and the Big Sur Coast. We share any fruit and vegetables that are ready for harvest. We normally have oranges, lemons and limes all year long. Seasonally we have avocados, herbs and artichokes from the edible landscaping. It is a great to live off the land.