Title: Rent a Private Park and Wildlife Preserve Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rent a Private Park and Wildlife Preserve ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33551700/33551670/f7da27fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33551700/33551670/49b55cf7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33551700/33551670/cbf440fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33551700/33551670/e7cf9329.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33551700/33551670/50c249ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a serene 388-acre haven at this Super Private Custom Built Home, where the sounds of nature and tranquility await. With two large redwood decks, four bedrooms, and miles of trails along cascading streams and little waterfalls in fern-covered redwood forests. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16 ## Popular amenities - - Barbecue grill - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## 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. ### Rent a Private Park and Wildlife Preserve Super Private Custom Built Home on 388 acres. This is a one-of-a-kind vacation rental because of the level of privacy and the large piece of property that is exclusively yours to use and explore. You will have the entire property (388 acres) all to yourself to enjoy. note- (occasionally the landowners may be staying in a cabin at the other end of the property about 3/4 of a mile away but this does not disturb the privacy or quietness of the house) . The house is a beautiful custom built home with hardwood cherry floors, two large redwood decks, four bedrooms and two baths, a family room, living room, dining room and is in one of the most beautiful locations that you can imagine. It is like renting a park without any other people. Located in the redwood belt you can enjoy miles of trails along cascading streams and little waterfalls that run through fern covered redwood forests. Swim in the pond, bike or hike along the trails, (kids can catch crawdads in the pond). The quietness of the property is truly amazing and is like nothing you will find anywhere else. Have an undisturbed family reunion in one of the most beautiful pieces of property that you will ever visit. The custom built home is well maintained and has many homelike qualities. There is a gas barbeque for entertaining. A beautiful creek runs past the front of the house and two ponds are on the property. One of the ponds is only 100 feet from the house. There are numerous species of wildlife including hawks, owls, pond turtles, river otters, and great blue herons to name a few. There are two decks, one is covered and faces the pond and the other faces a meadow with 250 year old oak trees. The kids can pitch a tent in the adjacent meadows and explore the forests and creeks while you lay in the hammock among the oak trees. This rental is as close to a wilderness adventure as you can get without actually having to rough it. Please no electric vehicle charging since we are off grid and our system can’t handle it. Holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Labor Day Fourth of July etc) are charged at normal summer rates and may have longer minimum stay periods. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking outside on decks only ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching 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 ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 3 total pets Note from host: 25 dollar per pet fee ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking outside on decks only ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Rent a Private Park and Wildlife Preserve Willits Rent a Private Park and Wildlife Preserve Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Willits, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Mendocino County Museum and Corner Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Barra of Mendocino Winery and Orr Hot Springs. Travelling with kids? Consider Redwood Empire Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Willits Rodeo Grounds. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby. [Visit our Willits travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Willits.dx7867) [View more Holiday homes in Willits](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Willits-Private-Holiday-Homes.d7867-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%7C39.36359%2C-123.41893&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ajAN5h7UBgRoRTc1y6MDH-0UBL4=) Willits, CA ### Getting around - Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 102 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Munchery - ‬20 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬22 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬21 min drive - ‪TNT Market - ‬24 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rent a Private Park and Wildlife Preserve pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). ### What time is check-in at Rent a Private Park and Wildlife Preserve? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rent a Private Park and Wildlife Preserve? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Rent a Private Park and Wildlife Preserve located? > Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Willits Community Dog Park, Mendocino County Museum and Willits City Hall. Willits Rodeo Grounds and Ridgewood Ranch are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rent a Private Park and Wildlife Preserve Reviews 10 ### 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 94 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan W. 6 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Incredible, magical place! ##### Ryan W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurel R. 25 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for kids Our kids loved the pond and stream. We loved the peaceful retreat. ##### Laurel R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jean T. 26 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice for off the grid We enjoyed our stay very much. Loved the house. would have enjoyed some dry firewood and propane for the barbecue. Had to run into town to buy a propane tank. ##### Jean T. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LeOshaiea R. 20 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful We had such a good time… Thank u for allowing us to stay the week… 💙 ##### LeOshaiea R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel A. 13 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Retreat in the woods This is a peaceful and wonderful comfy house in the woods. It is off grid, and we had a lovely time maintaining a fire, going for walks, playing games, watching movies, and overall detaching from the world. It is quiet and beautiful, we'll definitely come back again! ##### Rachel A. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan R. 15 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Soul soothing rustic retreat Art's home wildly exceeded my hopes and expectations for a forest filled weekend away. Very much appreciate the opportunity to stay at this property, and appreciated the care and clarity to prepare for a perfect weekend! Thank you! ##### Megan R. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel L., West Hartford 29 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful stay in the woods The only sounds you could hear from the property were the natural sounds of the woods. No other property within 66 acres of woodlands, and almost none withing 3 miles. Just a lovely place for a small family vacation. ##### Daniel L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl B. 28 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Forest Reunion The property is beautiful and the house was lovely. We had plenty of room and the outside area was so wonderful for our dogs to play and explore. They especially loved the pond. There was a hiking trail and a deserted road for walking. Art was great about responding to questions before we arrived and check in was easy. I would definitely stay here again. ##### Cheryl B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary B., Bay Area 29 Sept 2010 #### Apart from time and in a separate space.... This was truly a wondrous place. I cannot begin to thank you enough for sharing this place with us. We had a glorious week, celebrating our friendships, family and the season in a perfect environment. It is our hope to revel in this beautiful place again and again. ##### Mary B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shashi K., San Ramon, CA 3 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A private state park just for yourself I have rented a lot of places over the years. But this one is definitely unique sad stands out. Complete isolation with acres of private serene nature all yours to enjoy. We were 5 adults and 3 teens had an amazing time. Communication with the owner was really good, ##### Shashi K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa R. 14 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Property! What a magical space! We did a last minute Easter visit and our family ranging from babies to grandparents had a wonderful time. The house was beautifully clean and had many of the small items(baby gate, highchair) that make traveling with little kids so much easier. The property itself is stunning, our kids spent everyday outside playing by the creek or the large meadow & play structure. We already want to go back when all the flowers start blooming! ##### Vanessa R. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy N. 17 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise .. for an family getaway. House is beautiful and perfect for our family. There is so much to do .. hiking, bike riding, swimming. Such natural beauty. The fridge has been upgraded from previous reviews. It is now very large. Owner is very responsive. Could not have been happier! Thank you ##### Nancy N. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua L. 16 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Communication With Hosts / Beautiful Property Art was super nice and helpful! The property was gorgeous with redwood trees all around it and the house was fully stocked with anything you need kitchen and laundry wise. We swam in the pond and it felt surprisingly clean even though it’s a pond. Long drive in with gravel parts, but fun nonetheless! Lots of activities to do around the house such as frisbee golf, hot tub, rope swing, and hiking trails to name a few! The wifi worked perfectly and you could stream movies on the tv easily. Overall loved our stay! ##### Joshua L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie S. 17 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Special place Me and 11 friends had planned a trip Tahoe to celebrate my upcoming wedding, but when the weather had other plans (during the crazy March storms) we booked this cabin instead as a safer option. The hosts were so kind to go check on the property beforehand to make sure it was safe to get to. The property is pretty remote, and on a gorgeous plot of land. It was well stocked, had beds for everyone, as well as 2 common spaces and a stocked kitchen. The hosts were available by text when we had questions and very kind. I definitely hope to return! ##### Sophie S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather G. 5 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet house in the woods The house was exactly what we expected. My husband had a great time exploring the trails. Am wondering the property. Wish it hadn’t snowed on us though but was beautiful to see. We’d love to return to this property in the summer to see it at a different time. There were 5 of us along with two dogs a still plenty of room a beds. Plus we had company from other family that lives in willits. Would w been nice not to have to lea e at 330am but overall we truly enjoyed our stay. We did have gate problems that when I called Art he fixed right away. So he was very helpful a nice. We did run into a neighbor on the single road after the gate an had a small issue of trying to get around but was an easy fix. Thanks for letting us use your home. We hope to be able to do it when it’s warmer. ##### Heather G. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 2 May 2015 #### If Being Disconnected/Getting Away Is Your Goal.....this is your place! A truly unique and wonderful experience for us at this fantastic home in the redwood belt! Art was both responsive on email and accommodating with requests....and we had our deposit back within days of returning home. The pictures are accurate and our time there supported the reviews below....plenty of room to wander/close to town/as remote as you'll get for the price. So let me help prepare others that are lucky enough to choose to stay here: The last piece of road to get to the property is a little rough/bumpy. Any normal vehicle will be able to negotiate the dips/grooves in the dirt road but if you have a car that is lowered in any way, think twice about bringing it as you might end up scraping. The refrigerator/freezer IS small. Having an ice chest or 2 to store things is a great idea...if not a necessity if you're there with a large group or plan on staying longer than a couple of days. The stove/oven are also small. We brought a couple of our own pans to cook in and only 2 at a time would fit on the burners. I believe the oven is a standard width but not as tall as a standard one. The Weber BBQ on the back porch worked fine for those that need an option. There are warnings on the microwave about using it at all due to it's use of electricity....we just unplugged it for our time there as we didn't need it. We really limited our use of any appliances but the generator still comes a couple times during the day and at night for about 60-90 mins at a time (not sure why since we didn't have anything on at night). The house is well insulated so the noise wasn't a problem...even for those sleeping on the side of the house where the generator was. It can disrupt the quiet when you're outside but that's the price of living off the grid. These are just tips that I think would be helpful to future visitors.....don't get me wrong, this place is AWESOME! We've stayed at plenty of VRBO homes and this is by far the most private/remote...the quiet and tranquility were just what we were after and this place has it in spades (esp since cell service is basically non-existent). So many paths to hike....town is just a 20 minute drive away.....or just chill in the hammock...or hot tub...or watch the turtles hanging out by the pond....or the lizards warming themselves on a rock....or say hi to the super friendly dog that apparently lives on another property and came wandering around one morning. Thanks to Art for making this gem available! ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caden D. 19 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing time with lots of space! It was such an amazing beautiful property would recommend ##### Caden D. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geoffrey H. 12 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place in the woods We had such a lovely time here. It ended up being pretty rainy while we were there, but the wood burning stove and the hot tub kept us nice and cosy. We all did several hikes around the property (beautiful redwoods and oaks, lots of ferns, moss and mushrooms, and the creek running right by the house). The kitchen is really well equipped: we made several great meals. We had 6 adults and 3 teens, plenty of sleeping space for all. Overall a great spot, I'd be happy to go back again. ##### Geoffrey H. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia P., Brisbane 15 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serene escape The owners of this home have created an amazing off-grid escape. We felt a million miles away despite the fact that Willits is only about 6 miles down the road. The clarity of the pond (the water is irrigated) was an incredible bonus. My dog would have been in heaven either way but my kids and I loved feeling clean and refreshed after our swims. The yard is amazing with lovely, soft grass and heaps of space. The kitchen is definitely dated but has everything you need. The downstairs bedroom is incredibly comfortable and my teenagers had no complaints about the upstairs beds so I gather they were also comfortable. The whole place has a wonderfully serene feeling and I wish we'd had longer than four days. ##### Virginia P. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui C. 11 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent family getaway house We had a family get together here for 3 nights. If you bring everything you need with you, it's easy to step out of the world for a few lovely days. Hiking trails right out the door, spacious decks for hanging out, 2 disc golf baskets, creek, pond, quiet. All of us were sad to check out and are already talking about a return visit. ##### Jacqui C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorna M. 17 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for families This our second time at this property. We love this place with its park-like setting. ##### Lorna M. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie P., Albany, CA 17 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful green refuge The property was an utter treat, the location is tranquil, verdantly and restful. The home amenities provide all you need, even if of another time. The beds were super comfortable and the linens were handsome and cozy. There are no jets in the hot tub, but we did not miss them at all...the location makes up for it. In fact, jets would have taken away from the sweet sounds of nature. Personally, I don't think the pictures on VRBO do the place justice. It feels far more expansive than the pictures show. Look for the shy turtle in the pond! ##### Julie P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sonia b. 6 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### lovely, sweet house we enjoyed our time here. the first day was cold and rainy, but there was PLENTY of wood for us to use in the wood burning stove. the sunny days were lovely and so very quiet. Lots of little salamanders and lizards and we heard owls and frogs. a good spot for a family to spend some time away from the city. only downside was the water ran out on our last day. we don't use a ton of water, but we cooked and washed a lot of dishes. the owners were attentive and the instructions were good. the locks are a little tricky. ##### sonia b. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda L. 23 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Would highly recommend Beautiful cozy cabin perfect for our group! The place was well stocked, the atmosphere was cozy and our stay was awesome! ##### Linda L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holli L. 23 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best location ever. Best location and kind helpful host. Perfect trip. ##### Holli L. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021