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Front Of House
Pool
Living Room
Driveway View
Outdoor Kitchen / Deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20626.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Salinas, CA
  • Monterey Zoo
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Salinas Sports Complex
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bunkhouse

2 King Beds

CJ's Room

1 Queen Bed

Loft

4 Single Beds

Mary Jane's Room

1 King Bed

Master

2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Michael's Room

2 Single Beds

6 bathrooms

bunk house

Toilet · Shower only

C J

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

kitchen

Toilet · Shower only

Mary Jane

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Michael

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool!

Barlocker's Ranch provides a unique, peaceful, relaxing experience suitable for all types of groups and events. 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.

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

Property manager

Margaret Barlocker
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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
Running, hiking, swimming and imaginary play......
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Events

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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Salinas

Located in Salinas, this holiday home is in a rural area. Wrath Winery and The Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Ord National Monument and Hastings Natural History Reservation. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Salinas, CA

What's nearby

  • Monterey Zoo - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Toro County Park - 24 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Salinas Sports Complex - 24 min drive - 28.9 km
  • National Steinbeck Center - 24 min drive - 28.0 km
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - 34 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Hidalgo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Canton Garden - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Luigi's Italian Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! have a pool?

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

Is Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ Private Pool! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Vacation Retreat / Family Reunions / Wedding Events ~ 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

Danna V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Ranch, Gorgeous Views Everywhere!
Margaret was a wonderful host! Barlocker’s Ranch is warm, clean, spacious and super comfy. We loved the ranch animals, Felipe the mini donkey was a character, Russel the ranch cat was super friendly and 14 - 8 week old puppies were a huge hit with the little ones. Samantha, Ed and Cheryl were super helpful. We had the main house, bunkhouse and the cottage, plenty of space for everyone. I highly recommend Barlockers Ranch. Thank you all for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yearbook Camp
I brought a group of 16 teenage boys and 3 adult teachers to the property for a 4 day yearbook camp to plan for the upcoming school year. The property was perfect for us - plenty of rooms, beds, indoor and outdoor meeting spaces. One slight issue was wi-fi but with 19 people trying to access internet to work, that is to be expected. Thanks for having us - would definitely consider returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant family stay in Salinas Hills
The Barlockers ranch was a great environment and felt quite large / roomy for our group of 7 adults and 3 children. It is great how each bedroom has its own bathroom. The pool and the hot tub were amazing and well-maintained! The ranch feels surrounded by nature with expansive views of fields and hills from most of the outside areas and birds inhabiting the yard greenery and hawks soaring overhead. There was easy access to Monterey and Pinnacles National Park which we visited. The two downsides of the ranch house were 1) an unreliable waterheater, and 2) unreliable internet- frequently crashing / unavailable during attempts to stream video-- this may be a side effect of the internet setup for the large house but was quite frustrating when trying to watch anything. For the waterheater, the hosts and property manager were very responsive to work on fixing it but it did fail twice and hopefully can get definitely fixed soon. Labels on switches and some appliances would be helpful- for example we were told at check in that a stand-up freezer in the kitchen was a second fridge and then we ruined/froze some lettuce in there. There were quite a bit of spiders in the bunkhouse and one of our group got a large spider bite while sleeping- combatting the spiders in the bunkhouse more would be nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memories to last a lifetime!
My husband and I, four grown and married children, and 13 grandchildren stayed in this amazing space for a family reunion. There was plenty of room for everyone. To my surprise, everyone especially loved the pool table, which was always being used by someone. Our last day there, a bracket was set up and a tournament ensued. The younger grandchildren never wanted to leave the pool, and also loved the visiting cat and finding frogs at night. The outside areas were beautiful and there was plenty of seating for everyone. The location of the home was private and quiet. We LOVED our time spent at the Barlocker Ranch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place
The house, kitchen and supplies were great. There was someone to call when we needed information or assistance. It was great to be able to talk with the owner before signing on. The first day was challenging for my husband because the electricity was off for several hours. There were plenty of beds, but there placement was awkward for the long-legged teenage boys.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

dayna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for family get together
This should have been a perfect review but the owner double booked us.We paid extra for a 2 bd/1 bth cottage 4 months in advance for 3 nights.Some point after, another renter came in w/ a 31-day booking during our time and was accepted. The property is in a beautiful setting w/ gorgeous views.There's wonderful animals everywhere. ED WAS AWESOME! The main house is perfect for a large group.We orig had 26 (inc 3 children under 5) and 1 didnt show up-a elderly handicap with a service dog. (Service dogs are not allowed in the main house, so not having the cottage would have been a serious issue.) The kitchen and dining rm are large.The outdoor kitchen was nice and the patio is large.The bunk houses are not made for adults w/ the exception of 2 king beds.The bunks are for kids or very short/small adults.The owner did advise of this which was our reason for booking the cottage.I talked w/ the owner multiple times during the 4 months prior.She stated she forgot to write down our dates and did all she could to get the other renter to move; however, she did not tell us any of this until the day before our rental.We were stuck.She offered a small motorhome and studio w/ 2 twins. We used the motorhome but not the studio.The beds are more for kids or small adults.Most of us are over 6 ft.She said we didnt have to pay extra. Our family flew in from ALL over the states for this so overall, it was great just frustrating.l'd encourage others make sure the owner writes down your dates
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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

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

Janet Y., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful reunion at ranch
Our family of 18 people had a great time at Margaret’s ranch. We brought a lot of food and the kitchen are well equipped to meet all our cooking needs. Margaret and Rosa were very responsive to our requests and text. The location of ranch is very convenient for daytime hiking to pinnacle NP and point lobos state park. I highly recommended Margaret’s ranch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Beautiful Property… with a few Hiccups
My family stayed at this property for 5 days at the end of Sept, 2023. Overall, this is a beautiful property with lots of amenities. The great things about this property are the spacious family rooms where we could all be together for meals & hang out time. We had 1 toddler with us who loved visiting the animals. The kitchen is amazing with tons of space and a great cooking area. The beds were comfortable and linens clean. As with any property, it came with a few challenges. The check-in process wasn’t great, felt rushed, and many things were overlooked. We didn’t know there were separate keys to the bunkhouse. We also didn’t know how to operate the stove, though we figured it out after about an hour. The hot tub didn’t work and never got above 91° even after 2 days of running it. This was frustrating. There were a couple misses with the property, and also a couple misses on our family’s part, but overall it was fine, and everyone enjoyed their stay. I would recommend labeling switches, labeling the fridge & freezer (they look the same), and perhaps even creating a house binder as how to operate things or get into different places. My husband, who was the “check writer,” will be emailing the owner directly with additional feedback. Margaret, the owner, was wonderful to interact with, extremely generous with allowing the use of extra chairs (even though we ended up not needing them), and calls to her were answered/returned very quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

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

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A marvelous time
Our family gathered in CA for a wedding at Big Sur and a family reunion. We were seven siblings getting together after 49 years along with our children and cousins. The ranch was an ideal setting. The property managers were immediately on hand to answer questions and talk to us about the ranch. The kids and adults loved the horses and Felipe the donkey and his antics. A fantastic kitchen was enjoyed by all especially my Chec son! Thank You and we hope to come again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 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

Dixie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friend’s reunion
We had a group of 18 ladies who were in a youth group together meet for our 35 year reunion. We enjoyed playing games, crafting, eating, visiting, swimming and walking. The large kitchen, outdoor area and house easily accommodated our group. The bunk house was a little hard for some of our ladies to maneuver since our group is middle aged. But it would be perfect for kids. Overall, we enjoyed the place and all it had to offer. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

Chris k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
We had six couples and three single adults and two young children. We were short one bedroom since the Bunk house, with two king beds is only one room. The main house is beautiful and the pool and grounds are well kept. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay visiting The Pinnacles and Monterey Aquarium. Be aware that Tuesday and Wednesday most of the local wineries are closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Barlocker

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WE WOULD LOVE TO GREET YOU! CHECK-IN IS TYPICALLY BETWEEN 4-8PM, BUT WE ALSO ALLOW SELF CHECK-IN USING THE LOCKBOX CODES.

WE LOVE SHARING OUR HOME OF NEARLY 40 YEARS AND WILL DO ANYTHING WITHIN OUR POWER TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE! PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US WITH ANY CONCERNS! PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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