The Ranch Resort by Villa Vacays

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5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Hot tub
Pool
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Del Mar Racetrack
‪14 min drive‬
Del Mar Fairgrounds
‪15 min drive‬
Del Mar Beach
‪20 min drive‬
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1 Primary

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

- 5 Acre private property in Rancho Santa Fe
- Game Room: shuffleboard, air hockey, ping pong, foosball, basketball shooting
- Pool with slide & diving board
- 6 chaise lounge chairs & hammock
- Hot tub
- 5 Bedrooms / 4.5 bathroom
- Palapa with BBQ & mini fridge
- 8 bar stools at the palapa
- Mini golf
- Trampoline
-Cornhole & spike ball
- Basketball court
- 16+ person custom made outdoor dining table
- Pool table
-Outdoor side lounge space
The space
The Villa details:

This one of a kind private 5 acre resort is waiting for you in Rancho Santa Fe. This resort-style atmosphere & the beautiful boho decor make up this masterpiece villa location. All 5 bedrooms are equipped with A/C and 4.5 bathrooms. It's a wonderful place to relax & have some privacy. In addition, the villa's guest suite located with an incredible view of the pool & jacuzzi- provides the perfect getaway feel.

For additional photos of the space check out our socials @VillaVacays!

+ 4 bedrooms in home and 1 guest suite (Master- 1 king bed, Room 2- full sized bunk beds with twin trundle, Room 3- queen bed, Room 4- queen bed, Pool house suite- king bed with twin size day bed, Living room- additional day bed for use)
+ Pool house suite additional details- king bed, twin daybed, bathroom, includes a mini fridge and sink
+ 4.5 bathrooms
+ Dining room- seats 8
+ Living room- includes couch and twin daybed
+ Kitchen- includes 3 bar top stools and a dining table which seats 4
+ Kitchen amenities- Vitamix blender, toaster oven, Coffee machine w/ decaf/caffeinated grounds, electric kettle, juicer, pots, pans, seasonings, bar amenities
+Security cameras & Sound detectors on property
Guest access
Large driveway with roundabout parking, Allows for 10 cars comfortably
Other things to note
Off -site activities: with transportation time included
Lake Hodges 9 minutes
Car show every Saturday 5 minutes
Legoland 30 minutes
Seaworld 35 minutes
Rancho Santa Fe farmers market (every Sunday) 12 minutes
Plenty golf courses within 15 minutes
Solana beach 17 minutes
Del Mar racetracks 17 minutes
Del Mar golf center 17 minutes
All top beaches within 20 minutes
Torrey pines hike 23 minutes
Wild animal park 24 minutes
driving range
miniature golf

Property manager

Brett Pipkin

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Rancho Santa Fe

Rancho Santa Fe is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Del Mar Beach and Moonlight State Beach, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Make time for San Diego Zoo Safari Park, or head to an event or a match at Del Mar Racetrack.

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

What's nearby

Del Mar Racetrack - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
Del Mar Fairgrounds - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
Del Mar Beach - 20 min drive - 15.0 km
LEGOLAND® California - 24 min drive - 24.8 km
California State University San Marcos - 25 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

Solana Beach Station - 22 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wendy's - ‬20 min drive
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬20 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive
‪Mostra Coffee - ‬20 min drive
‪Rancho Roasters - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ranch Resort by Villa Vacays have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Ranch Resort by Villa Vacays pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at The Ranch Resort by Villa Vacays?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ranch Resort by Villa Vacays?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ranch Resort by Villa Vacays located?

Set in Rancho Santa Fe, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Del Mar Horse Park, Del Mar Fairgrounds and Del Mar Beach. Solana Beach and Del Mar North Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

3 January 2025

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

The best property!

We had such an amazing time at this house! There was so much to do there. The kids were outside playing all day and the adults got to enjoy the beautiful scenery outside. The house was very spacious. We would go back in a heartbeat.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kauti N.

1 December 2024

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

Wonderful Property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this ranch resort! It was the perfect setting for our large family gathering. The property amenities were outstanding — the backyard had everything we could ask for, including a pool, outdoor kitchen, basketball court, putting green, playground, and trampoline. Inside, we loved the ping-pong table, foosball, air hockey, and other games, which kept both our young kids and teens entertained. The kitchen was impressively stocked with all the pots, pans, bowls, and utensils we needed, making it easy to prepare a full Thanksgiving dinner. The home is in a quiet, lovely neighborhood, adding to the relaxing atmosphere. We highly recommend this property and would love to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

24 January 2023

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

Fantastic vacation home!

This was an amazing vacation home - beautiful home and great amenities. Our extended family had a great experience. Everything was absolutely immaculate and exactly as the pictures showed on the VRBO website. We would definitely stay here again. 5 stars!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

6 July 2023

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

July Family Reunion

Gorgeous home with tons of entertainment for all ages! Plenty of space to spread out! Back yard was like a resort!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK G.

21 August 2024

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

Family Vacation

This property was actually better than advertised. Our family loved the home. There were 11 of us, and we were able to sleep everyone comfortably. The home is beautiful and very accommodating for a large group. The activities available made the stay incredible - the pool is outstanding, and there were so many other things to do - shooting pool, putting green, trampoline, bean bags and a whole rec room full of games that we didn't even get to! The kitchen is terrific, and the outdoor kitchen area and bar is awesome. We did have to contact the owner on a few minor issues, but he responded quickly, and all was good. We highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt and Paula M.

15 August 2024

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

Dream house - no Barbies

This property looked so incredible online I was a little bit nervous. But it was everything they advertised and more! Absolutely beautiful! So many things to do without leaving the property. We had 8 adults and 7 children, aged 6 months to 9 years and every one of us loved it! We have rented quite a view VRBOs and have never found one so well stocked. Paper towels, laundry detergent, toilet paper, soaps, all the basics were provided. I cannot recommend this highly enough!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

15 February 2023

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

Better Than The Photos

This house is exactly how it looks in the listing and more...usually not the case with rentals! They had everything you could want during your stay, anticipating your every need. The house is so comfortable and accommodating. It's really quiet; we were very relaxed! There was also so much to do on the property, even in bad weather. This was the best experience I've had in a rental house, and I've rented at least 20. The hosts are also very kind. It's a beautiful area of California. Highly recommend this home!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Paul D.

25 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice House, but Not as Nice as it is described

We enjoyed our time at this home. Located in a quiet, small community, we felt secluded enough that we could play music, and the kids could be kids without feeling like we were disturbing anyone. We knew going into the stay that we were compromising on some of the more resort-like aesthetics and amenities available at other properties for a similar price because there appeared to be a number of kid-friendly activities. With this balanced acceptance of this property’s benefits and lacking in mind, I would say that it mostly met expectations. Yes, there were a lot of options for the kids – game room, trampoline, putting green, swing set, and pool. However, the photos are a little deceptive in that the game room is very much a basic garage and the trampoline is on the tired side. The swing set and putting green are in fine condition. In our four-day stay, the pool was in wonderful working condition for two of the days and we very much enjoyed the size and functionality. When we first arrived, there was some confusion or there may have been something not working properly, either way, it was cold the first day and struggled to achieve a temperature acceptable for adults on the second day (fortunately, the children were undeterred by the chilly temps!)  The host was very responsive and at the start of the second day had someone out early in the morning to take a look and show us how to get the most out of the system. In hindsight, we assumed that the description of the p

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christian G.

28 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Family Thanksgiving 2023

Our extended family came together to spend a few days over the Thanksgiving holiday spent at this property. Overall, we were pleased with our stay as it accommodated most of our needs - with some caveat. When we arrived during our check-in time, it quickly became clear that the online listing details were not accurate: small things that quickly become big things like connecting Wi-Fi - especially in an area where service is spotty. A big reason our family picked this property was for the kitchen which would provide ample space for us to prepare Thanksgiving meal - only for us to find out the oven was nonfunctional. Also, the property listing called out the availability of an extra fridge in the garage - which was not the case. Communication with the host/property manager was a one-way street - multiple attempts to get a hold of them with no luck. This is unacceptable when you're in the service/hospitality business. It's funny that they were very proactive in reminding me when payments were due for our stay. Again, for the most part, we had a pleasant stay making memories and the best of what we had to work with. But, when you spend upwards of $8K for a 3-night stay, service, communication, and most expectations should be met. And if we didn't want an oven that worked, we could've stayed at a local Residence Inn.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Tika K.

11 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Activities for the whole family

The property included many activities for our family to enjoy. The property provides plenty of space between the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, and especially outdoors. Unfortunately, the internet was down for the majority of our trip. Typically, this would not be an issue for us, but the location has little to no cell service for Verizon. We were unable to watch any TV or movies since all of their TVs require internet connection. Instructions were provided to heat the jacuzzi ahead of check-in, but again, internet was required so the pool system was completely offline. The property manager did not offer an apology and was not proactive about these issues. There was no warning that we would not have wifi/internet or any compensation offered to us for the issues. We weren’t able to use our baby monitor since it requires internet and if we had known ahead of time, we could have brought a different monitor. When I asked the property manager how to turn on the jacuzzi on site, he provided the pool guy’s phone number instead of figuring it out for us. Of course, the pool guy did not answer because he was busy. Once we told the property manager the pool guy did not answer, he texted us the instructions. The property manager showed up unannounced within 30 minutes of our check out time. It was alarming and we have not encountered anything like this with vacation rentals. It was just odd behavior since we were cleaning up and going to leave prior to 10am.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

10 August 2023

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

Family reunion

Beautiful home with plenty of outdoor fun. We enjoyed the pool, putting green, cabana and numerous games. The owner even purchased a high chair for my niece!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia K.

25 July 2023

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

Family reunion

This house was wonderful for our family. There were so many activities to do at the house and there was plenty of room to spread out.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy L.

1 June 2023

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

Fantastic house and vacation

Amazing property! Looked exactly as the pictures and description and even had extra mattresses. Very communicative if we needed anything!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarod S.

28 August 2022

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

Very nice!

Very nice place for a large group of people. Enjoyed the stay. It is very clean and plenty of things to do.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald F.

26 July 2022

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

A Rare Gem

The perfect place for a multigenerational family reunion. Our family of 17 felt relaxed from the moment we stepped through the door. From the pool to the hot tub, the trampoline to the pool table, the basketball court to the putting green, we never even had to leave the property to stay entertained. We feel lucky to have discovered such a wonderful place to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jamie S.

9 July 2022

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

Large and homey

A family of 16 from San Diego and Hawaii felt completely at home. The kids that ranged from 3 to 10 were never bored - from the pool, the playground, the trampoline, and basketball park. We were greeted with a welcome sign and some treats. The entire property was cleaned well. We loved our stay and appreciated Matt’s quick responses to all our inquiries prior to our arrival. Upon our departure, we all agreed our stay would be hard to beat. Thank you for allowing my family come together. We’ve made such great memories.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

1 July 2022

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

Just as described. Exceeded all expectations

The property was beyond what we were expecting. Sometimes on-line pictures look better than what you fine when you arrive, not this property. Our family comprised of 2 seniors, 6 additional adults, 2 young men in their early 20's and 3 small children 6-9 years old. One of the primary objectives in finding a family vacation home was to be able to enjoy the on-site recreational amenities, this home exceeded that objective for all members of our family; pool, spa, slide, diving board, putting green, inground trampoline, cornhole, pool table and numerous quiet outdoor and indoor locations to sit read or nap. The other objective was to be close to activites available in the San Diego area. This property was perfect for access to the beach, zoo, wild animal park, sea world, and inter-city resturants and bars. We were close to everything that San Diego provides without being to close to the crowds. The home was very nice and provided everything we needed to feel at home. Matthew was very helpful from the time I booked the home to even communicating with me on our last day. Matthew is the type of person that understand how to deliver exceptional service. I would stay at this home again. Thanks Matthew.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

30 June 2022

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

Awesome Family Retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed this property where we spent 4 days with kids and grandkids. It really has everything needed for a great family get together. The pool area really sets it apart with a diving board, slide, hot tub, top quality furniture and a great covered bar/outdoor kitchen. This is truly a 5 star property and one of the best we have rented.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

William M.

18 April 2022

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

Lives up to the online profile

Property was great for our family gathering. Things for everyone to do. Matthew our Host was fantastic and very responsive to any issues we had. Great place to relax but close enough to beaches and other venues.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

12 April 2022

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

Fabulous family vacation home

Our family of 6 adults and 5 children, ages 8-15, had one of the best reunions ever. The amenities were even better than expected especially the pool with diving board, slide, and spa, and the trampoline. Add some friendly basketball or miniature golf We recommend excursions to Elfin park and Del Mar Beach and then returning to dinner together on the outside patio dining table.. Matthew is an attentive host and responded to a glitch we had with the dishwasher and some missing soap.. He also checked in on us from time to time. There was plenty of space for everyone, and the layout of the house encouraged both large and small groups to get together. The pool table had almost constant use. We ended the vacation with a photo shoot just outside the front door with the palm trees in the background. We all have special memories of the Spring Break of the ages. I hope we can return.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

2 April 2022

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

Memories galore

After a two year wait to gather the family we couldn't have picked a more perfect location. It was indeed a children's paradise with so many outside activities for them to do --wonderful pool with slide and diving board (but far enough away from main home so wouldn't worry too much about children wandering into that space without adult supervision), putting green, trampoline, basketball hoop, swing set. . . Not to mention the hot tub, outdoor tikki bar be cue bar area and indoor pool table for adult enjoyment. The home provided more than ample space for everyone ---great bedroom area with comfortable beds and linens, multiple bathrooms, great kitchen and various options for seating indoors.. The additional separate guest house was a huge asset for tired, but thankful grandparents to escape to and recap the day plus it provided needed work space for those who had to "check in" remotely on their jobs during the day. All in all, couldn't have asked for a more perfect home to accommodate eight grandchildren, their parents and blessed grandparents.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

19 March 2022

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

Family Oasis

Thank you for having this fantastic home for rent! Just a few minutes to the beach! A few more minutes to area attractions! We did Sea World, Zoo and Legoland. Our son got to play Torrey Pines golf course! That was his highlight ⛳️! Our grandkids ranged from 2 to 9 and everyone had something fun to do when we were home!! Owner was awesome and consistently making sure we were good!! The only suggestion I would recommend is bigger bowls and fry pans. But kitchen was stocked well!! I did donate a few kitchen towels for the next guest!! 2 just weren’t enough for our crew that eats paper towels🤷‍♀️ I think! If you’re planning a trip to San Diego with several people (we were 13) book this private oasis. You will be delighted you did!! Thank you Matthew for helping our family create a memory ☀️ that will last a lifetime 💛 and it would be an honor to book again!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blake H.

28 February 2022

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

Golf trip success!

The house was just perfect, and we really appreciated the communication from the property management. They went out of their way to make sure everything went smooth!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

11 January 2022

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

Unbelievable!

We knew this property would be perfect for our group... it blew our expectations away! Lovely home, amazing grounds, everything you need to make for a perfect stay. Matthew was phenomenal to deal with - we hope to be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evan P.

28 October 2021

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

Wonderful

Better than advertised. The place was perfect for our large group. The hot tub and pool were the highlights for us. The property contact Matt was a pleasure to work with. He always responded within minutes to any questions we had. We’ll definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1 Primary

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

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