Kindred Acre Wood

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117 reviews

· San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California · 10 acres

Hosted by Lorna T.

Onsite RV/trailer

· 4 guests max · 1 bed · 1 toilet

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We are living our dream after recently finding and purchasing this beautiful 10 acre parcel, one of the sunniest in the canyon with a bucolic creek that flows all year. See Canyon itself is a special place. Home to a multitude of birds and wildlife, a beautiful scenic winding road, lush landscaping and a host of apple orchards. Thanks to the micro climate we have here, we grow some of the best fruit in the country. The coastal canyon is just a short distance to the beach and 15 minutes into town but feels like a world away when you are here. The star gazing is incredible as the canyon walls block the light pollution and the milky way shines! Welcome to our little slice of 10 acre heaven in the Canyon! Just bring yourself and we have everything else!! Nestle up in the Cozy Gnome Home, a 1967 vintage trailer and listen to the symphony of frogs in the creek just outside your window. With love and labor... we gutted, redesigned and restored this little trailer for the ultimate functioning space for two. Nice little kitchen with copper counters and everything you need for cooking and dining. A Berkey filter for clean water, hardwood floors and a comfy bed complete with organic mattress, down comforter and cotton sheets. Fold out dining table if you care to (or need to) eat indoors. There is also an outdoor kitchen space with a sink (no hot water), gas grill, propane burner (bring your own small canister) and a patio table and chairs. We have a charcoal grill available too. The creek runs mostly year round so feel free to get your feet wet on a hot sunny day. We also have an outdoor warm shower and sink as well as a hot water kitchen sink that you can share with other campers. You are welcome to cruise the property and check out the chickens, ducks and horses. We have three dogs on the ranch, a deaf and incredibly sweet pitbull ( he is a food thief so store food and garbage as though raccoons were a problem), a curious and playful ranch dog Pluto (who will be your tour guide) and a Boston Bulldogge, Astrid. We are surrounded by orchards which have some of the best apples and pears in the country. Seasonally you can stop by many apple markets and do a tasting. We also have a lively wine tasting venue less than a mile away. Avila Beach is a short 4 miles away and we are happy to share bikes if we have them available but can't guarantee any. Our location is a bikers' dream as the 13 mile scenic road takes you all the way into SLO. NOTE: If you want to bring others to camp, please note that they need to bring their own tents and supplies, we only have room for two but welcome self sufficient campers to join you :) also, we have a camp stove you can use to cook on but bring your own little green propane canister.Welcome to our little slice of 10 acre heaven in the Canyon! Just bring yourself and we have everything else!! Nestle up in the Cozy Gnome Home, a 1967 vintage trailer and listen to the symphony of frogs in the creek just outside your window. With love and labor... we gutted, redesigned and restored this little trailer for the ultimate functioning space for two. Nice little kitchen with copper counters and everything you need for cooking and dining. A Berky filter for clean water, hardwood floors and a comfy bed complete with organic mattress, down comforter and cotton sheets. Fold out dining table if you care to (or need to) eat indoors. There is also an outdoor kitchen space with a sink (no hot water), gas grill, propane burner (bring your own small canister) and a patio table and chairs. We have a charcoal grill available too. The creek runs year round so feel free to get your feet wet on a hot sunny day. We also have an outdoor warm shower and sink as well as a hot water kitchen sink that you can share with other campers. You are welcome to cruise the property and check out the chickens, ducks and horses. We have three dogs on the ranch, a deaf and incredibly sweet pitbull ( he is a food thief so store food and garbage as though raccoons were a problem), a curious and playful ranch dog Pluto (who will be your tour guide) and a new pup Boston Bulldogge, Astrid. We are surrounded by orchards which have some of the best apples and pears in the country. Seasonally you can stop by many apple markets and do a tasting. We also have a lively wine tasting venue less than a mile away. Avila Beach is a short 4 miles away and we are happy to share bikes if we have them available but can't guarantee any. Our location is a bikers' dream as the 13 mile scenic road takes you all the way into SLO. NOTE: If you want to bring others to camp, please note that they need to bring their own tents and supplies, we only have room for two but welcome self sufficient campers to join you :) also, we have a camp stove you can use to cook on but bring your own little green propane canister.

What to expect

Onsite RV/trailer

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Toilet available

Composting toilet. We have an outhouse with a composting toilet. Super easy to use and provides the full camping experience :-)

No campfires

We have a fire ring and if the hosts are using it you are more than welcome to join us. Feel free to ask if you want to use it but please don't count on it. We always keep safety in mind!

No pets

Ask us if you have an easy going pet that reliably gets along with other dogs and is good with chickens, we may accept :)

Potable water available

Spigot, pump or well. The well water here can be sulfury so you may want to bring your own drinking water. We do supply a Berkley filter which is amazing at converting our sulfer water to beautiful drinking water :)

Showers available

Hot water . Outdoor shower

Bins available

We have a bin for you to put your trash in. We will accept small amounts of trash. We LOVE it if you pack out what you packed in but realize that isn't always possible. If need be we have a trash can by our front gate and you can drop a bag in there. If you have any recyclables you need to take them back with you. No recycling pick up in the canyon. Sorry :-( We also have a compost bin to put all your food scraps in.

Cooking equipment present

Private, stovetop or hot plate, fridge, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, basic seasoning and oils, sink or other dishwashing station

Picnic table present

No wifi

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

During your trip

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140 ratings · 117 reviews

Megan D.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

Look no further, this is it !

I’ve stayed in quite a few Hipcamps … and this was BY FAR our favorite. The camper itself is cozy and thoughtfully decorated/ stocked, the bed is comfy, the outdoor shower was hot and private. They really thought of every little detail. The best part is their gorgeous property with views and endless trails, and of course our favorite pup Pluto who showed us around and greeted us each day. (Ask him to show you “his tree” it’s quite a treat). The location is also perfectly positioned near the beach and apple orchards/ winery. Loved it here, we will be back!

Heather Ann T.

3 reviews

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· November 2024

From the moment we drove up to the little trailer, we knew we were going to love it. The entire property is very cute and well maintained. There is a little stream running behind the property and yes, Pluto welcomed us in the morning. Lorna was wonderful and very sweet, greeting us each morning as we left for our adventurous days. The trailer itself was so homey and welcoming. We were warm with the little heater running. The outdoor shower is very refreshing with very hot water (although it runs out quick!) We are already talking about coming back! Thank you so much for making something like this available!

Kirk P.

4 reviews

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· November 2024

We missed this place so much we had to come back. So much fun!

Bruce M.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Ranch in the Canyon

What a great little travel trailer me and my wife stayed in.I surprised how comfortable the bed was.I had to ask Lorna what kind of bed it was.Nice private seating area were you can relax.Stove worked good made breakfast both days.Shower was hot and outhouse did the job!! Pluto the dog will keep you company all day! Also winery 1/2 mile away.Lorna was very helpful if I had any questions.Would go again!

Andy B.

5 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· October 2024

With kids

It’s a really nice set up and property. Unfortunately our 8yr old kid was bitten by their dog that was out roaming the first day we arrived. It was alarming and scary but we got through it. They put the dog inside for the rest of the stay. But the only thing the host offered was an apology. So we were pretty disappointed and things could have been a lot worse. There was also no clean water for us to drink and in the description it said it came with a filter. So bring your own water just in case.

Kirk P.

4 reviews

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· August 2024

We so loved staying at the cozy gnome home! Thank you Lorna and Pluto for being such wonderful hosts. We can’t wait to come back.

Location

San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Chumash, Salinan, and Obispeño First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking