Ojai Wilderness Mountains - Sespe Retreat House 100% Solar - Ventura County

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Ojai, CA

Rose Valley Falls Trail13 min drive
Golf Course at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa31 min drive
Libbey Bowl31 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)93 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Ojai Wilderness Mountains - Sespe Retreat House 100% Solar

Unplug from the stressful World! Come relax in this 100% solar powered, 2 Bedroom + 2 Bath 1200 sq. ft. OFF-THE-GRID, Hidden Mountain Home w/ XL Deck, Ramp, Campfire Yard and STUNNING 360 degree Mountain Views! Very Peaceful, Quiet, PRIVATE and Secluded. Surrounded by Los Padres National Forest+ 2 Creeks (seasonal swimming hole). Private Road with Locked Gate. 30 minute drive North of Ojai, CA.

Unique Eclectic Interior Design

Fully furnished, OFF-THE-GRID, 100% solar powered, 2 Bedroom + 2 Bath 1200 sq. ft. Home w/ XL Deck that wraps around 2 sides of House, Ramp and Campfire Yard. House has High Ceilings, Tower Dormer Windows, Solar Tubes throughout for abundant natural light, Fully stocked kitchen with Fridge/Freezer, Corain countertops, gas stove, Pantry, washer/dryer, utility room w/ deep European sink, Efficient Evaporative Cooling System, Central Heat, Satellite Internet/WiFi (WiFi calling on most Smart Phones).
Bluetooth Speakers. Bring your Music ! ! !
Birdwatcher's Paradise, Hiking Trails, Plenty of Sage and Wild Medicinal Herbs.
Panoramic night skies ! ! !
Hosts live on the lower property, are committed to providing privacy and are available if needed. We have 7, mostly large, free-range dogs whose job is to protect the property and occupants from any wildlife intrusions. They are all very friendly and some will likely interact with the guests and likely accompany guests on local hikes. They are never allowed in the rental house.
No EV charging!

Property manager

Carol

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Microwave

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Property use is for registered guests ONLY.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$45 per guest per night after the first 2 guests. A 5th guest can sleep on the sofa and will be charged $45 per night.

No third-party bookings. All guests must be disclosed at booking.

No unauthorized guests may be on the property at any time.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Property use is for registered guests ONLY.

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ojai

Located in Ojai, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art and Libbey Bowl are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Santa Paula Train Depot and Ventura City Hall. Ventura County Fairgrounds and Meditation Mount are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ojai, CA

What's nearby

Rose Valley Falls Trail - 13 min drive
Golf Course at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa - 31 min drive
Libbey Bowl - 31 min drive
Ojai Olive Oil - 39 min drive
Meditation Mount - 43 min drive

Getting around

Santa Paula, CA (SZP) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

Wheeler Hot Springs - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ojai Wilderness Mountains - Sespe Retreat House 100% Solar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ojai Wilderness Mountains - Sespe Retreat House 100% Solar?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ojai Wilderness Mountains - Sespe Retreat House 100% Solar?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ojai Wilderness Mountains - Sespe Retreat House 100% Solar located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of Pratt Trail Loop, Golf Course at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa and Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art. Libbey Bowl and Ojai Art Center are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

10 April 2024

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

Another Perfect Stay!

My wife and I love this place . . . a return visit for us! Picture-perfect location, beautiful home, hospitable hosts, so much to do for those who love the outdoors. Looking forward to staying there again!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

15 August 2023

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

Sespe Paradise

My wife and I just had our favorite vacation together at this property! It offers perfect views, beautiful scenery all around, and so many hiking trails nearby. The house is very well-maintained, clean, and stocked with everything you might possibly need. Our hosts Carol & Doc were so gracious and hospitable. They made sure all of our needs were met, responded quickly to questions we had, and were simply great people to get to know a bit. If you love the wilderness but don't want to camp, then this is the best place you can stay. We will be back for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis P.

3 August 2023

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

Awesome getaway

Carol and Doc have built a great place out in the mountains of Ojai. It's everything seen in their profile plus more. I highly recommend this place a visit and will likely be trying to get back there with my partner.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandler H.

21 April 2023

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

Perfect place to recharge

Doc and Carol have provided the perfect place to unwind and recharge. The property is absolutely beautiful nestled into the mountains about 20 minuets outside of Ojai. A big perk of the property are the amazing dogs that keep you company throughout your stay. It was the best place to get away from it all.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn C., Laguna Beach, CA

14 August 2022

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

Wonderfully rejuvenating serene retreat and amazing hosts

This is the place for you if you are looking for a wilderness retreat away from it all without missing any of the comforts of home! We felt worlds away, but were within easy reach of Ojai town and LA. We enjoyed the solitude and silence of this place immensely. We came here to have a few days of total peace and quiet as well as to have dark skies to view the Perseids meteor shower. Night skygazing here was SO good and the set up for it is perfect - wide open clear sky and there are many comfortable reclining chairs and two different decks to view from. The entire experience was so amazing - the house, the outdoors area, the surroundings, and the hosts!!! We particularly loved the very comfortable bed, the fully stocked kitchen, the very cool evaporative cooling system, and the outdoor tub and fire pit. Carol and Doc have thought of everything - they even provide fire starter paper and firewood if you need it. Carol's communication, directions, and check-in process were so easy and clear. Carol, thank you for the warm welcome from you and your sweet dogs - we loved meeting you!!! Carol and Doc have put so much love into this property and the guest experience. They told us to reach out if we needed anything and they meant it - we realized upon arrival that we forgot a toothbrush - and they brought an extra up from their house right away (otherwise we would have had to drive all the way back to Ojai town the next day). Now that's service - so amazing! They are such kind people and genuinely care about you having a wonderful experience. One thing to note - the property is solar-powered - and you'll still have all the good stuff (a/c, heat, washer/dryer, etc) but there are a few items you won't find or be able to use here because they will totally overwhelm the power system - that is, hair dryer, toaster, and electric kettle. This wasn't an issue for us at all, but just something to be aware of expectations-wise. We used a kettle on the oven to heat water for coffee, grilled toast on the stovetop, and let my hair air dry in the very warm, low-humidity air out in this magical wilderness :) Staying here is a completely rejuvenating experience for those seeking peace/quiet/rest without having to rough it. We will definitely be back. Thanks again, Carol and Doc, for a wonderful stay and for sharing your beautiful home and property with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Carol

Retired Hollywood Make-Up Artist. Apple Farmer, Animal Lover, Off-the-Grid-Pioneer-Woman.
Family oriented gal. Caregiver for senior/disabled parents. Captain of the Local Neighborhood Watch. I value Peace and Quiet above most things.

Why they chose this property

Remote wilderness. Completely surrounded by National Forest.
Off-The-Grid. 100% solar powered electric.
No mechanical sounds unless we make them (or occasional jets).
Amazing night skies!
Always cool at night.
Winter snow.
Several creeks.