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[Guest Comments: 5 positive, 0 negative]
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| 03/09/09 |
Positive
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| By far the best family trip we've ever taken together. All 20 of us could eat at the same table & sleep comfortably in the beautiful house. Susan coordinated some wonderful chefs & massage therapists as the icing on an already pretty amazing cake. The property is gorgeous & welcoming. There is something to do for all. Each one of us had a great time & that isn't easy to accomplish when there are 3 generations & an age range from 70-10 yrs. You won't find a better place to enjoy beautiful scenery, lots of kayaking, fishing & fires out on the patio. Amazing and totally worth it. |
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Diepersloot Family, Visalia, CA |
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| 03/08/09 |
Positive
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The ranch
When you wake up in the morning and the sun rises and you hear the rooster down below at the farm, close to the pond, you really wonder where you are. You are surrounded by rolling hills slowly traversed here and there by dark cows. Hawks are circling high in the sky. Everything is peaceful. Still, you must be in a civilized world: below you there are straight lines of avocado trees. And, in the middle of them is the dusty trail by which you arrived yesterday, the only access from the outside world.
The house where you stay is a modern, octagonal lodge built half way up the slope of a hill. It is open on all sides and completely surrounded by decks where you can sit in the sun or the shade as you please. All rooms have their personality. You can feel that they have been furnished by a real family ready to share its own memories and prized possessions. Now all the rooms are occupied by members of your family – or your friends. And this is how you start the day at the Cottontail Creek Ranch. In a moment, all guests will come together in the front room, which is the kitchen. Because from there, especially, one has a complete panoramic view of the ranch. The view goes all around, miles away, across the hills, to the horizon. It is yours. There are no buildings, no roads, no cars, no electric lines in this view. The only people who share this paradise with you are the tenants of the farm far below. You would have to climb the hill above the house to realize where you are. From there, you would find the ocean to the West, and in the South, through the haze, you would see Morro Rock.
There are a lot of things for everyone to do inside the house, on the ranch and nearby. This morning, some among us (the youngest) have insisted on going to the beach. A few others prefer to bike. A third group is going to visit the Hearst castle The elders are discussing a well-planned visit to vineyards around Paso Robles for wine tasting. And then…
Then, tonight we shall gather around the antique barbecue and, later in the evening, around the campfire with marshmallows, among crickets, under a starred sky. After that, we shall surreptitiously take out the telescope we brought with us and sneak a look at planets and stars. The air is so pure and the night so dark that here we can discover celestial objects that we have never seen at home.
John and Madeleine
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Anonymous |
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Homeowner Response:
Guests like these make the ranch sing.
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| 03/06/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed at Cottontail Creek Ranch last February with two other couples as a get away weekend. We went wine tasting in Paso Robles one day which was so fun, and the next day spent the day at the Ranch. We all hiked, played frisbee, jacuzzi, and was able to take in the beautiful scenry. I highly reccommend the ranch as a private and top of the line destiantion. |
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Lola, Oceanside, CA
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| 03/06/09 |
Positive
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Oh my goodness…what a treat our wine group had during our stay at the Cottontail Ranch. I had been working so hard at the time and didn’t realize how tightly wound I had gotten until I arrived there. What a great get away! Complete relaxation.
Susan and Roger, the owners, went out of their way to make you feel at home! They were such great hosts. We ALL enjoyed our time there! The ranch has something to offer for everyone- hikes, a fully stocked kitchen to cook meals for large groups, a large patio area for lounging, large bedrooms, separate baths, a spa, ping pong and an already prepared fire pit for enjoyable quality time at night so you can watch a falling star or two from the sky. The ranch is centrally located – close to Hearst Castle, Cambria, Paso Robles- and Morro Bay.
Susan and Roger truly do take the extra effort to make people feel comfortable. We loved the truck ride at sunset with the awesome panoramic views. It was simply breathtaking. This retreat is a perfect setting for those who appreciate nature. It has it all.
We also appreciated the home baked cookies, all the fresh oranges, limes, lemons, avocados, the wine, the hats, and the cheese on our arrival. Great for large family gatherings or for large groups. By the way- Susan and Roger grow the best avocados I have ever tasted!
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Jan Phillips-Clar, La Jolla, California 90237
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| 03/04/09 |
Positive
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Because I have led 4-6 men's retreats, and 8 or so
pastor's retreats at CottontailCreek Ranch over the
last 10 years, I can vouch for the fact that CCR is as
close to Paradise as about anything I have seen or
experienced! The views, wildlife, sounds, etc.,
outside the lodge make one feel like you are miles
and miles from civilization. The retreat center or
lodge itself is full of character and ambience. The
owners and staff are great and always quick to do
whatever is necessary to make one feel at home. I
highly recommend it. Can't wait to get back there
again. |
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Randy Nash, Los Osos, CA
805 528 6133 |
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Homeowner Response:
We look forward to your return every year!
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