Vikram Aditya K.May 26, 2024
Redwood campsite
Good Experience but ...
The campsite feels secure but less private due to adjacent campsites. The campsite assistant is very friendly and does his best to make us feel comfortable.
The animal farm and farm raised eggs are a must try. Wifi is satellite based, so expect to have interruptions during windy or cloudy days. Definitely no mobile network.
However, the host needs to ensure that portable toilet is regularly serviced as it was in an undesirable state. QUIET HOURS need to be enforced due to some guests loud conversations past midnight.
Campsite 1 and 3 are preferred overall due to shade and ground.
Ash C.recommendsMay 6, 2024
Cozy Guest 1B/1B Suite w/Shower
Weekend stay!
Had an amazing time! The owner was very communicative about not just the directions to get there, but making sure that the activities(archery and visiting the farm animals) went very well! Was very much given a free reign of the property while there and was able to enjoy our visit peacefully while taking in the lovely scenery. There was very minimal light as well so being able to star gaze was amazing and definitely recommend anyone who stays to stay up late to enjoy the view! Overall had an amazing time and intend on booking the property again in the future!
Aimie M.recommendsMarch 25, 2024
Glamping Tent
Great for groups of various sizes!
Well off the beaten path, and nestled in the trees along a creek, this is a great option for groups especially. We ended up staying in the cabins, both the 2 bedroom - very simple, no frills, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, no common seating area inside. But there’s a hot plate, microwave and mini fridge, as well as a great deck to sit by the creek.
We also stayed in the 1 bedroom which has a full kitchen, “fireplace”-heater, washer/dryer, dishwasher, etc. this unit has modern furniture and neat features like barn doors, and a large covered front porch where we sat and watched the rain pouring down.
Those units share a thin common wall, so keep that in mind.
I’m not sure of the origin story of the property, but there are some quirky design elements/choices that will make you wonder as well.
There is a very large grassy area where I loved running around and playing with my dog.
It could use a good deep clean, but overall it’s would definitely recommend this place for groups especially.
Piumi Y.recommendsFebruary 26, 2024
Redwood campsite
I would definitely come back again! Joe and Pearl were so friendly and kind to us. We had a great time and felt so safe. We even go to pet a very sweet bunny. Overall, would come again if we’re in the area!
Janelle E.doesn't recommendNovember 27, 2023
Serene Retreat in a RV in Redwood
What a missed opportunity.
There was such potential for this one! It's a beautiful drive down a redwood-lined lane and is in convenient proximity to Gilroy Gardens and Monterey. Nonetheless, it's apparent that the owner does not live on site and that maintenance and customer service are not a priority.
Some of the big misses:
1. After multiple conversations with the owner regarding renting both one of the cabin units as well as the trailer, he never once mentioned that the plumbing to the trailer was not connected and therefore not useable. No sink, no toilet, no shower. He only mentioned this to us AFTER we had paid. That's pretty shady.
2. When we arrived - there was a beeping alarm coming from the trailer, the source of which took his on-site manager (who was LOVELY) over an hour to locate. This meant that we could not use the trailer while the problem was being assessed -which meant by the time he had "solved" it, it was pitch black outside.
3. The "solve" left the entire trailer without electricity. Again - it's clear this was a problem the owner knew about because AFTER booking and paying, he mentioned the electricity isn't great and to limit multiple appliances or fixtures being used at the same time. WE COULD NOT USE ANY because there was no power at all.
4. Ultimately, the kind on-site manager had to jerry-rig an extension cord out to the trailer to plug a space heater in, which ultimately ALSO blew - so we slept in a freezing trailer with no power and no plumbing.
Unacceptable.
Amul D.recommendsOctober 2, 2023
Cozy Guest 1B/1B Suite w/Shower
Fun weekend with kids
We had a great time at the Ranch. My 2 kids loved the open space, trampoline, swing etc. There favorite part was animal petting. Joe is a very nice owner and very responsive. Would definitely would recommend and come again.