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500 Acre Ranch on the Foot of Mount Shasta.

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The large living room
Storm clouds over our upper medow
First Bedroom
Queen Bed with Tempur pedic Mattress
Kid's Room
Tempur pedic Mattress

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6171.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Weed, CA
  • Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Weed Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lake Shastina Golf
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

500 Acre Ranch on the Foot of Mount Shasta.


500 Acres of beautiful Solitude. It’s like being in a National Park without tourists.
We have Water, water, water, every where water. Our Creek is Spring fed and runs through the center of the property for 1 3/4 miles. Wild Trout abound in the crystal clear water. Our Well water is delicious and abundant. Take long showers and enjoy the luxury of super clean, clear water.
Once there, You will feel like you own your own ranch in the heart of the Old West.

This rental is a beautiful, unique and limited opportunity. Only one family or group will be able to take advantage of this offer at a time. It is like a Guest Ranch, but you have the place to yourself with solitude and privacy in a beautiful natural setting. Photographs just can not do it justice. There are spectacular views in all directions.

The ranch is in the heart of the Old West with numerous rivers and lakes nearby. It is 10 minutes North of downtown Mt. Shasta and 25 minutes South of Yreka. The McCloud River: 45 minutes, The Upper Sacramento: 15 minutes, The Klamath (45 min.), the Trinity River (45 min.),the Pit River and Hat Creek (about one hour). Our on-site ponds abound in trophy size trout. If you ever dreamed of helping your child catch a trout, this is the place to make real, that fantasy! The fishing is unsurpassed. To protect and preserve the Trout, only Barbless Flys are allowed in the ponds. It's a Catch and Release venue.

While extremely private, the ranch is less than five minutes from the city of Weed and 10 minutes from Mount Shasta City.
Interstate 5 is 5 minutes away and the Weed airport is 10 minutes away.

The City of Weed has Tesla Super Chargers and the Ranch has Outdoor 240 Volt (14-50 NEMA fifty Amp) and 120 Volt Sockets for charging your Electric Vehicle.

If you want a secluded, and beautiful home base from which to explore Northern California and Southern Oregon this is an excellent venue.

The house lies at the end of a mile long, unpaved private country road. This secluded mountain site provides spectacular 360 degree views. I often sit outside with a cup of tea or a cold drink and watch the views and wildlife. Time seems to stand still. If you are an artist or bird watcher you will be captivated. The lighting is fantastic.

A small horse and cattle operation is run by a local cowboy who was also an officer of the law in town. His occasional presence on the range will help guard your privacy and will add a layer of security. Tim (ex Siskiyou County Sheriff) knows the area well and can provide excellent information about the regions extensive recreational opportunities.

There is one main bathroom and a Half Bath in the laundry room area.

With all of the water around, it is amazing that there are no Mosquitoes or other biting insects to speak of. Having stayed at places where bug spray was a necessity, I believe this is an issue every vacationer should look into before committing to a rental property.
there is NO WiFi but cell phone reception is excellent for all Smart Phones and Tablets etc.

Tim, the Ranch Manager and Kelly, the House Keeper work hard to make your experience enjoyable. Please consider leaving them a Tip to express your appreciation.

Thank you,
Bill Broadhead
Owner

Keywords: Ranch House
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Property manager

Bill Broadhead
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Must sign the Rental Agreement prior to Occupancy
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NOT!!!
If you smoke outside please never leave any litter.

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Weed

Located in Weed, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Weed Golf Club and Lake Shastina Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lincoln Park and Bel Air Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Weed, CA

What's nearby

  • Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Weed Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Lake Shastina Golf - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Mount Shasta City Park - 10 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Lake Siskiyou - 22 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Dunsmuir Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cougar Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mount Shasta Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 500 Acre Ranch on the Foot of Mount Shasta. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 500 Acre Ranch on the Foot of Mount Shasta.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 500 Acre Ranch on the Foot of Mount Shasta.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 500 Acre Ranch on the Foot of Mount Shasta. located?

Located in the mountains, this Weed holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Lincoln Park, Weed Golf Club and Bel Air Park. Weed Library and Weed City Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Loved it!

We all enjoyed our stay! The are has so much to offer but you don’t even need to leave the property, it has everything, the views, water, trees, fish, cows, horses and a great caretaker!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Springtime Retreat

Beautiful spacious property. Great views of Mt. Eddy and Mt. Shasta. Delightful week to get away from it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Robert B.

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

Broadhead Trout Ranch

Beautiful property and a working cattle ranch. Took the family and 2 grandkids. Fishing was a bit difficult, but lots of other fishing spots close by. We liked feeding the horses carrots. Cows were great to see all around. Ranch manager Tim was really helpful with tips. Nice ranch to hike all over.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was so nice and relaxing! No neighbors. Gorgeous views! We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay! It was a decent farm house that accommodated our family nicely! We didnt even explore the whole property, and will definitely be back! We miss it already!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D.

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

Always beautiful

This was our 6th visit. We love the views and the solitude. Reading, lounging, and observing the resident wildlife is so restorative.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Liz K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ranch stay

Property is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Picturesque property

Secluded but not too far from Weed or Mt Shasta. Great views in a tranquil setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn Z.

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

Amazingly peaceful 500 acres with view of Mt Shasta

This property gave me the privacy and seclusion on 500 acres to really get in touch with nature, while enjoying amazing views of rolling hills and mountains. The home is spacious and has a quaint country ranch feel to it. I watched horses and cows grazing in the back, while sipping my coffee in the morning next to a beautiful pond by the house out front. This land is truly magical, and I enjoyed every moment of my stay here. The owner was also a pleasure to work with and was always available to answer any questions that I had. I look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

J A.

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

Peaceful ranch stay

Beautiful lands with views of Mt Shasta and surrounding areas. Enjoyed meandering around the meadows and by the ponds with our dog, and watching the cattle out back through the kitchen window. Comfortable house with board games and a nicely equipped kitchen; easy communication with the owner. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darin B.

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

This place was perfect!

We loved the ranch. It was so beautiful and quiet. My son in law enjoyed fishing the ponds while my other SIL and I went up to Mt Shasta and did some snowmobiling. The host was a great communicator as well. The dogs enjoyed running around the ranch as well. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S., Lebanon

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

Peaceful and quiet

We totally enjoyed our family getaway at this ranch house & acres. The house had everything we needed, including great views and quiet. We took many enjoyable walks to the ponds, the creek, and up the hill for a great view of the area and Mount Shasta. Many good memories were created!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristian H., San Francisco

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

Awesome Awesome Awesome...will be back

We really loved our stay at the ranch. The privacy, activities, and fresh air was a perfect recipe for our family and dog. Our dog was miserable when we got back...he loved it up there so much! Our daughters loved petting the horses and watching the cattle...and we enjoyed walking all over the ranch. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Paradise at the top of the State

Our family had a wonderful winter weekend at Broadhead Ranch. This is a truly exceptional VRBO experience and ranks at the top of our favorite family trips. The ranch is secluded and peaceful, yet remarkably close to town and freeway acess. We enjoyed frosty winter hikes, family game time around the wood burning stove, and daytrips to Mount Shasta and Scott Valley (try Five Marys Burgerhouse, it's great). We cannot wait to come back and experience a different season!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Rose A.

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

Stunning

Amazing property, brand new country kitchen, dog heaven, super clean, sunsets and sunrises are world class here! Ponds & trails overgrown, outside is super rustic, we didn't care but a cleaner first impression/porch/trash & better pond/boat access would've made it a solid 5 star for all.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen Jeannine V.

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

Great country experience

If you want to slow down and get away this is your place. A back to the land feeling sets in and grows on you. There's horses that roam freely, cows, fields, water and majestic mountains. The house is old rustic, full of cowboy art. There is only one bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Fantastic Getaway

It's all good. A great place to relax, unwind, and leave the daily stress behind. Our host, Bill Broadhead, continues to be attentive to our needs on every visit. And Cowboy Tim is the best -- he never runs out of great stories to be told. We always look forward to our next adventure at the Broadhead Trout Ranch.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Beautiful Views

This 500 acre ranch was outstanding! My family and I loved the house, the views, the horses, and ponds. The house is very nice and we all felt super comfortable and slept so good here! It was well stocked with most of the things we needed. We just ran to the local grocery store and picked up some food. It was a short drive to take our kids sled riding. It was quiet. Our dogs absolutely loved it! The view from every window in the house was amazing! We couldn’t get enough. We can not wait to go back and visit in the spring/summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Craig T., San Anselmo

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Another OK stay at the ranch

Second time here. We had an issue with check-in but Bill handled it quickly. We've stayed here before and were happy to see some key upgrades since our last stay - updated kitchen, new windows, etc. However the grounds were quite unkempt; trash was seen around the property grounds, water leaked into the place from heavy rains, the grounds on the way in have been burned down from the Mill fire and a dump area has just been left there. Quite unsightly. Until we get word that these issues have been addressed we'll find somewhere else to stay in Shasta.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Farm Cabin Amazing Property

With my wife and 3 girls and 1 bathroom, I wasn’t sure how we would handle a few days in an old rustic farm house at the end of a dirt road. I underestimated the ladies completely. They took a walk in a thunderstorm, fished the pond twice, met the cows and cow patties and recovered, fed cowboy Tim’s horses in the meadow, hiked and swam the McCloud Falls, talked me into s’mores - the bbq makes a great fire pit, took riding lessons from Rocking Mattie’s Ranch and then sunset kayaked Lake Siskiyou - my personal highlight. Usually I have to hike for days to find a spot with incredible mountain and meadow views and no one else around but here it is right outside of town. Beautiful spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Wonderful Location near Mt Shasta

We really enjoyed our stay at the ranch. The location is a wonderful home base for exploring Mt. Shasta, Lava Beds Nat. Monument, McCloud Falls and many other lakes, water falls, hikes etc. The property is vast - with plenty to explore and do on site. The three ponds, creek, trails, wildlife (jackrabbits, lizards, quail, ground squirrels, hawks, garter snake) and the cows and horses kept our 6 year old constantly entertained. the hammock was a great place for adults to kick back and relax. The house is a bit rustic, but very spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook with and the games/Lego were an unexpected plus. The week we visited was exceptionally hot - but the swamp cooler kept the house very cool. Great views of Mt. Shasta and the Eddy Mountains from the house gave us an amazing view of a summer lightening storm one evening - prompting my son to comment - this is better than fireworks!.

10/10 Excellent

James C., Portland, Oregon, USA

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

A snowy stay

After getting our vehicles stuck in snow drifts, we hiked 3/4 mile into the ranch during a blizzard (storm of the century, so they say). The heater was on, and wood was available for the wood stove ... converting our Donner party arrival into a true adventure. The next morning, we awoke to blue sky and an unbelievable view of Mt Shasta. The hike out to our vehicles confirmed the snow drifts had gotten much larger overnight. Hiking to the trout ponds was replaced by a few hours of shovel work. With the owner and ranch manager's support, the road got plowed into the ranch and the stress ended. We enjoyed family time with our dogs, playing scrabble and doing crosswords for the rest of our time there. Views out every windows were fantastic. Just got to go back when conditions are better ;o).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Perfect Secluded Getaway

Thank you Bill for sharing your piece of Heaven with our family. Our 2 Labrador Retrievers had the time of their lives! There's so much to explore. Our days were spent with morning coffee strolls to the little pond watching our labs swim their hearts out. Mid day long hikes to the creek where we had creekside picnics and bubbly; an afternoon nap or two, and evenings of the most glorious sunsets by the big pond all with Mt. Shasta in all her glory overlooking us. This place is a dream for outdoorsy people with easy strolls around the property in utter seclusion. The house is perfect for everything you need to enjoy after coming in from a long day of exploring. We've already booked our next trip! Perfect for everyone but especially perfect for those hoping to disconnect and enjoy the outdoors. It's just a few minutes to town for all your groceries and a few small restaurants. Out of all our travels to VRBOs nationwide this is hands down our favorite of all. We hear the fishing is amazing but we haven't done that yet, will report back on our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

God’s country

No words can describe the beauty of the property. The sunsets were breathtaking. Though we didn’t fish, we enjoyed exploring, petting the horses & relaxing on the front porch. The farmhouse is rustic; creaking floors & high ceilings. Could use a good scrubbing, but had everything we needed. I would have a lot of fun fixing/decorating it, though! We appreciated the authenticity of the old homestead. We enjoyed a rare summer rain & swinging in the hammock at dusk. Stargazing for a little while before being eating alive by mosquitoes. We hiked to Deadfall Lakes one day and shopped in McCloud & ate at Yak’s in Dunsmuir one afternoon. The rest of the time we stayed close to home, enjoying the peace & quiet & cooler weather. We joked and said it was our own little Yellowstone Ranch & hoped Rip would come riding up with the cattle! An amazing place to stay and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Best kept secret

Part of me wants to keep what am AMAZING place this was to myself to preserve the awesomeness of this spot. The information from the property manager prior to getting there was outstanding. It was chalk full of ideas and had all the information you could want and more. The location was a mile down a dirt road (bumpy and rocky) on a ranch (bring good footwear to walk around the property). There were beautiful views outside each of the windows in the home. The house was clean and cozy, with all the amenities you could want at a home away from home, with plenty of kitchen utensils pans, and even some extra spices. The beds were very cozy! Oh there is basically one bathroom, with an extra toilet in the laundry room with only a wall for privacy around it. This wasn't a problem, and I'm glad there was an extra facility to use (handy of there's a small group). There's a lovely wood stove (not necessary during summer) and the temp in the home was perfect... Bring charcoal briquettes if you want to BBQ for the outside grill. Wildflowers and water features around make for a soothing atmosphere - and we would go out on the front lawn in the morning to meditate- where we were visited by a jackrabbit in the morning, with cows and horses roaming around. I can't think of one critique or downside to our stay here.(Actually you may want to bring big spray during summer). I'm so grateful this property is available for others to use and can't wait for the opportunity to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Perfection!

Our stay on Broadhead Trout Ranch was exactly what we were looking for. The owner sent us a list of ideas for things to do and we followed his instructions for several walks along the property. It was fun finding our way to what he was describing and reassuring to know we were still on the right property. We spent hours walking around, playing at the creek and ponds, and soaking in the unbelievable beauty in every direction. Inside the ranch was just as good. We only used three of the beds- but they were all memory foam / tempurpedic style and we slept so well. The kitchen has been wonderfully updated and we enjoyed sitting at the table to play cards and hang out after our long days outside. Our kids- city kids by circumstance- got a kick out of feeding and petting the horses. We bought a big bag of apples and carrots and they went through both! i had to test the local person a couple times to check on the road (we stayed after a big snow) and to make sure we were still on the property during one of our walks and he texted back timely and was very nice. I can't recommend Broadhead Trout Ranch enough! Thanks to Bill and Tim- we hope to come back in the summer one year!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill Broadhead

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To own a trout fishing property has always been my dream. I never expected to find such a perfect location. I am an engineering consultant and expert witness. The Residual job stress melts away with each day at the ranch. While I have traveled the world, no place is more relaxing than a stay here at the ranch. I am married with three kids. My family loves our ranch vacations. We live in Southern California in the mountains above Santa Barbara. In the winters we come to the ranch to ski and board at Mount Shasta Ski Park, less than 30 minutes away.

Why they chose this property

Siskiyou county is at the heart of one of the best fishing, hiking and biking areas in the world. The air is clean and the sky blue. This area still holds the flavor or the Old American West. The small town honesty and hospitality are reminiscent of the values upon which the country was founded. If you want to get away from the stress of everyday life this is the place.

What makes this property unique

Seclusion and solitude prevail in a natural setting with the convenience of a town and Interstate freeway nearby. Crater Lake, Lava Beds National Monument and numerous other natural wonders make convenient day trips. This ranch is perfect for the family that loves the natural outdoors but wants to sleep comfortably indoors. Nearby museums and antique stores reflect the mystique of our American frontier days. The nearby town of Weed was established as a logging town. Other nearby towns sprang up with the great California gold rush.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests