Title: Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33548443&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! Holiday home in Salinas with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! ![Terrace/patio - Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! (Salinas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33548500/33548443/93d00fd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! (Salinas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33548500/33548443/dd8091ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! (Salinas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33548500/33548443/131ffed3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! (Salinas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33548500/33548443/68980705.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! (Salinas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33548500/33548443/f7821978.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 206745 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Free daily on-the-go breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1950000/1942000/1941926/2024bd22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG Salinas - 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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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 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. [Visit our Salinas travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salinas.dx9904) [View more Holiday homes in Salinas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salinas-Private-Holiday-Homes.d9904-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.51699%2C-121.52700&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MPQFktMvss8EpFTjN2JVhvzeaAM=) Salinas, CA ### What's nearby - ![View towards Ollason Peak, Toro Park, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170198/017b0413-fccb-4833-b42f-5e1a9fe7fc59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Toro County Park 26 min drive \- 17.6 miles - ![National Steinbeck Center which includes heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153481/76afc3f2-aba2-42e4-b6ea-3f58d56de474.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) National Steinbeck Center 32 min drive \- 22.0 miles - Monterey Zoo 17 min drive \- 10.9 miles - The Farm 26 min drive \- 17.6 miles - California Rodeo Grounds 33 min drive \- 22.7 miles ### 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 - Luigi's Italian Restaurant 13 min drive - Starbucks 14 min drive - La Plaza Bakery 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! have a pool? ### Is Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!? ### What time is check-in at Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!? ### What time is check-out at Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool!? ### Where is Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Fantastic Vacation Retreat, Family Reunions , and Private Pool! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 66 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesse K. 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the pool and wandering the property... The host was nice and responsive, thanks! ##### Jesse K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taissa C. 7 Jun 2025 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. ##### Taissa C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin P. 16 Apr 2025 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. ##### Justin P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna L H. 1 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Gathering Great location. Quiet, accessible to Monterey and coastal adventures. ##### Donna L H. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mayra Libeth V. 3 Dec 2024 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 ##### Mayra Libeth V. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lena C. 7 May 2025 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. ##### Lena C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. 25 Dec 2024 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. ##### John S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henry B. 20 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graduation It was a great place to hang out with the family. ##### Henry B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carlos G. 7 Feb 2024 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. ##### Carlos G. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yalile F. 15 Sept 2023 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. ##### Yalile F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John L. 4 Jun 2024 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! ##### John L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ling L. 15 Aug 2023 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! ##### Ling L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Priya J. 30 Dec 2023 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. ##### Priya J. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina M. 24 Oct 2024 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. ##### Tina M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danna V. 21 Sept 2024 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! ##### Danna V. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johnnie H. 25 Jun 2025 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. ##### Johnnie H. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet Y., Chicago 21 Oct 2023 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. ##### Janet Y. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Erin C. 14 Aug 2024 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. ##### Erin C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim E. 15 Jul 2024 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! ##### Tim E. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S. 31 Aug 2023 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 ##### Mary S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Daniel H. 4 Aug 2024 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. ##### Daniel H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Cynthia B. 9 Oct 2023 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. ##### Cynthia B. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### dayna H. 1 Feb 2024 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 ##### dayna H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Br. Steven V. 20 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The Property was well maintained and very user friendly. ##### Br. Steven V. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jean J. 24 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely wonderful setting for a family gathering. Plenty of room and activities to do right at the property. Our little ones really enjoyed seeing the different farm animals and the swimming pool was a big hit for all ages. ##### jean J. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ---