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Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!

Holiday home in Salinas with private pool and kitchen

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Outdoor dining
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Lobby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to the tranquil Barlocker's Ranch, where a 5,745 sqft main house awaits with its spacious living areas and 4 bedrooms. Unwind in the hot tub off the master bedroom or take a refreshing dip in the heated pool between the main house and bunkhouse.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20627 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!

Barlocker's Ranch provides a unique, peaceful, relaxing experience suitable for all types of groups. In this package a 5,745 square foot main house containing 4 bedrooms/5 bathrooms/kitchen/dining room/family room/formal living room. Additional accommodations available ( additional up to 20)
Main House:
Upstairs-
Master- 2 kings, 1 queen, and 1 massage table as well as a full size bathroom containing a bath and shower. Also stepping outside the master is a hot tub.
Downstairs-
Mary Jane's Room- 1 king bed with full bathroom
Cj's Room- 1 queen bed with full bathroom
MIchael's Room- 2 twin beds with a bathroom located across the hall

Bunkhouse (2 king beds + 4twin beds in loft) bunk beds require sleeping bags bunkhouse is included with main house Full-Size Heated Pool is in between Main House & Bunk House!

The ranch is close to Monterey Bay Aquarium, California Rodeo Salinas, Pinnacles National Monument, John Steinbeck's Museum, Victorian House, and the Laguna Seca Raceway. No gatherings over 20 guest. If more than 20 guests fees will apply and there needs to be an approval before your stay

We now have internet (STARLINK) The main house is one of the three homes we have on the property. Main house is across the cottage we rent on A-bnb .The fire pit behind bunk house is NOT for guest use it is a fire hazard

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking anywhere except 1 designated area.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,745 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

1)Mutual respect of people and property. 2)No drugs.(Includes Marijuana) 3)No Drunken Behavior Main house rental has priority of outdoor kitchen area
No electric car charging. 300$ penalty if caught no exceptions 25$ for misplaced/lost key
Absolutely no fireworks on property. NO DOGS IN MAIN HOUSE . No exceptions A 300 dollar fine per dog !!!! Garage is not available to any guest .

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Running, hiking, swimming and imaginary play......

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
There is an event fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere except 1 designated area.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: There is an event fee
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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Great Vacation Retreat Family Reunions Business Wedding Events

About the area

Map
Salinas, CA

What's nearby

  • Monterey Zoo - 11 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Indian Springs Park - 13 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Fort Ord National Monument - 16 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Toro County Park - 18 min drive - 28.3 km
  • The Farm - 18 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 25 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Hidalgo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Luigi's Italian Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Bakery - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Monterey Zoo, Indian Springs Park and Wrath Winery. Fort Ord National Monument and The Farm are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our multigenerational family loved staying here! Plenty of room; well equipped kitchen; etc. The big kids loved the pool and hot tub; the little ones had lots of toys to keep them busy. Everyone enjoyed being out in the country; seeing the animals and going for walks. The hosts were lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the pool and wandering the property... The host was nice and responsive, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time at the ranch with our children and grandchildren. It's a beautiful location. We especially appreciated the large kitchen, large outdoor deck with a grill area and the pool. Also Samantha was very helpful and responsive. A couple suggestions would be to repair some of the wobbly dining chairs and some areas of the home have lots of personal items and photos so it felt a bit like you were in someone's private space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taissa C.

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

Wedding of my dreams

Thank you the Barlockers family and staff to allow us to celebrate such special occasion. For sharing their beautiful house and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

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

Perfect for Large Groups

Our team stayed here for the Sea Otter Classic, and it was the perfect location and size for our group! The spacious kitchen and living room with a pool table was great for spending time with the team, and there were plenty of beds (including the bunks in the back house) for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It is an amazing place. Kitchen is great. Patio is great. But: Lighting is an afterthought. Furniture is aging. Some beds are not beds ( see photo). They ask you to keep the feral barn cat out of the house, he is absolutely determined to get in to point of very annoying. BBQ was difficult to light. The bunk house Fire pit was so overgrown we chose to not use it for wildfire danger. No A/C in the bunkhouse. No food or drinks outside the kitchen (nothing in pool room, family room).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna L H.

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

Family Gathering

Great location. Quiet, accessible to Monterey and coastal adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena C.

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

Great place for a group gathering!

The ranch was spacious and clean, and it was well stocked on appliances and kitchenware. The hosts were incredibly responsive.We really enjoyed the amount of space the main house had, and it was fun to walk around the ranch as well!The full beds in bunkhouses outside were nice, but the lofted beds and bunk beds are definitely made for smaller children. Just keep that in mind if you’re planning to have any larger people sleep out there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mayra Libeth V.

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

We had a good time, perfect to stay with kids

Very nice house with all we needed to spend a long weekend with friends and our kids. A bit far from Monterey and Carmel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Will come back

The place was great overall. The bunkhouse beds were kid sized for the most part but we have smaller people that fit, it all worked out fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M., Mercer Island, USA

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

Quiet and comfortable stay

A quickly resolved hiccup at check-in, the remainder of our stay was enjoyable, quiet, and without issue. It was a great location for our needs.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie H.

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

An excellent stay

This property was every bit as nice as the other reviewer said and had a lot more to offer! There were 20 of us and we never felt crowded, not even close. No fighting over bathrooms because each had a toilet, sink, and shower. If I did have one complaint it's that the jacuzzi is quite small, so don't go there for a group jacuzzi experience haha. The swimming pool was fantastic and warm. More appliances pots and pans then you will need and the variety is also more than you need.Lastly, Russell the cat lives in the area, so if you have cat allergies you should discuss with the host. Russell is exceedingly friendly, but always trying to get into the house. If he happens to make it in he's quite easy to remove. He's a great cat. The host was able to handle each request in a very timely matter which I greatly appreciated!I believe the overall value of staying at this property is excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S., American Canyon, CA

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

Ladies retreat

We loved this place! It was perfect for our group. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry B.

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

Graduation

It was a great place to hang out with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos G.

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

Weekend stay

The property was beautiful, family fell instantly in love with it. We spent a good time for the weekend. Excellent communication with the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Wonderful Ranch Stay

Wow wow wow!!! We had a group of friends from around the US stay at the Barlocker Ranch. Many friends were from major cities and were blown away by the location and beauty of the ranch. All of the amenities were amazing and will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Beautiful, peaceful property!!

We had a small family reunion here for 2 nights. The main house is nice and spacious, very clean and functional. The bunkhouse is located upstairs and some of the beds are in the loft, up a ladder. Beds were very comfy. Pool is nice, unfortunately it was too cold for us to enjoy. Lots of games and just a beautiful, peaceful property to enjoy family time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yalile F.

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

Perfect place for family and friends

We had a group of 20, including 10 kids. Th is place was perfect, the kids had a blast visiting the ponies, feeding the donkey etc. The house had a lot of things for kids to play and the pool was so much fun. We loved our stay! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linnea C.

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

Great Property!

Our family had a great time at this property. Luckily, the weather was good enough for us to use the pool every day. The property manager was great about responding to questions/concerns.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliet C.

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

Great Family Getaway

The property was beautiful and my family and I had a great time using the outdoor kitchen and the pool. The house was well-stocked with plenty of towels and the kitchen had plenty of pots, pans, dishes, etc for a large family BBQ. We really enjoyed our holiday here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ling L.

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

Fun rental for large gatherings

We had a wonderful family reunion at this home. The place is large, with a main home and a bunk house that the kids loved. We also enjoyed the huge kitchen and deck (with a built in BBQ) as well as the heated pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priya J.

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

Family Christmas gathering

We had a fun experience with our large group of family and friends! It is a great place that accommodates large groups of family/friends gathering together. The kids loved all the animals on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

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

Family/friends weekend +wedding

It is still a functioning family ranch, so do be aware that animals, dust, equiptment, etc are a factor, but we loved it <3
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

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

Great family getaway!

We enjoyed our stay at Barlocker Ranch. It was the perfect spot for our family gathering to celebrate our son's first birthday. There was plenty of space and privacy for each smaller family unit. We loved walking on the property and seeing all the animals. We all enjoyed the pool and outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

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

Loved it!

Everything was fantastic. Couldn't have been happier
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022