| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 20 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/18/09 |
Positive
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| We needed a sanctuary to relax and unwind for a few days, and found one at Windmill House. The house fitted our needs perfectly, and the location was absolutely lovely. Our host was "B" was extremely helpful, even including charcoal for the BBQ and wine tasting coupons, as well as ideas for activities and local restaurants. We definitely plan to return! |
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Chris & Blair, Ken & Christina, Upland, CA
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| 07/11/09 |
Positive
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| My teammates and I (cyclists) came out to B's place for a weekend of racing in SLO, and were thrilled with the tranquility and simultaneous convenience of the Windmill House. We all enjoyed the great surroundings and appreciated the quiet and relaxed feel of the house. We will be back! |
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Jonathan |
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Homeowner Response:
Jonathan: I'm so happy that you and your mates with Team PossAbilities had such a good stay with me. I look forward to having you all back again soon.
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| 08/03/08 |
Positive
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| Perfect for artist/writer/bird watcher or anyone wanting peace and quiet,beautiful place.Bea is a combo of very nice and extremely knowledgeable. We have never had a more relaxing week. My family thanks you Bea and hope to see you again soon. Bond with your family and take the time to smell the roses when you travel to Rock Basin. |
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Bob and Beth powley, Palm Desert Calif
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Homeowner Response:
Bob, Beth & Family: I am blessed to have the good fortune to share the pleasures and natural beauty of Rock Basin with good people such as yourselves. I look forward to seeing you back again soon.
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| 05/15/08 |
Positive
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Thanks so much B for such a warm welcome and all the information you gave me and my two friends, Sandy and Rodger. There was plenty to do and we did get out and about and enjoyed the area and a couple of wineries. Mainly though we enjoyed just being able to visit with each other since we are friends that don't get to see each other that often.
The Windmill house was so comfortable and well stocked with just about anything anyone would need. I fell in love with the linens in the Master bedroom, and the bed itself! Oh la la, so comfy.
Thank you from all of us.
Faith (Bay Area CA), Sandy (Southern CA), Rodger (Ontario, Canada). |
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Faith, Novato, CA
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Homeowner Response:
Faith: I am so happy to hear that you all enjoyed your visit to Rock Basin Vineyards & the Windmill House. It's always fun to reconnnect with our friends, especially those who we don't get to see that often.
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| 01/07/08 |
Positive
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We Rang in the New Year for 2008 at Rock Basin and had a wonderful time. "B" - Thanks for all the hospitality; it was great to get to know you.
The house is warm and comfortable, and situated in a beautiful country area. We had the chance to go to missions, visit San Simeon (elephant seals!) and Paso Robles, with a little bit of driving. We also visited the nearby Santa Margarita Lake and just kicked back around the house. Mollie loved seeing the sheep and meeting Nemo and Bo.
Thanks again and we'll see you soon! |
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Larry, Lizzy, and Mollie, Huntington Beach, CA |
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Homeowner Response:
Larry, Liz & Molly: I'm so glad you enjoyed visiting so much of our areas sights and vistas. I wish Molly could have been here to see the elephant seal cross the road! "Lucky" is still on the run with no plans in site for him to cross the highway again and join the herd on the beach. Hope to see you back again soon.
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| 11/18/07 |
Positive
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| My family was involved in a wedding in the area and having such a wonderful and convenient "second home" made it easy and comfortable for everyone. It helped to have enough bathrooms, a kitchen, and plenty of parking space. And to wake up and see the sheep and horses next door was really a nice touch. Thank you again, "B" best wishes for a nice holiday season. Laura |
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Laura Neditch
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Homeowner Response:
Laura & Family: I'm so happy for the bride,groom and all your guests to have enjoyed a wonderful ranch wedding and reception inspite of the wet weather that day. I hope to see you all back this way again soon.
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| 08/17/07 |
Positive
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| We came to stay in August 2007 for a week while the 4 of us were attending a bead retreat in San Luis Obispo. We drove from Las Vegas so by the time we arrived we were pretty tired! The house and its surroundings were amazing! Coming from the city, it was so peaceful and relaxing to be 10 minutes from town, but in the most beautiful country surroundings you could imagine! It was well past dinnertime and there was a beautiful tray of sandwiches and a few bottles of wine waiting for us. We felt so welcomed. Bernice came down a few times to check on us and let us visit with her sweet dogs, Bobo and Nemo. It was the greatest experience we've had in our rental travels and you can bet we will be back whenever we can. |
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Susan, Becky, Lorrie & Evelyn, Las Vegas, NV
702-218-9347 |
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Homeowner Response:
Susan & Friends: So glad to hear The House suited your needs and that you enjoyed our country location. I'm looking forward to seeing your beautiful and intricatly beaded designs next year.
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| 07/10/07 |
Positive
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B,
Once again we enjoyed a wonderful stay at your guest house. Everything was just perfect including the wine you provided, a clean comfortable guest home and a great envrionment. We loved the addition of the sheep and it is always good to see you, Nemo and Bo!
Pipestone was our favorite winery once again but Tablas Creek was excellent also. |
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Susan, Irvine CA
7147316525 |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you for returning to The Guest House at Rock Basin Vineyards for your annual reunion of the "triplets for life". I hope to see you all back again soon.
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| 11/24/06 |
Positive
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| Bea, The guest house was better than I imagined it could be, even after viewing the photos. We were so comfortable; there wasn't a thing all week that I thought of that was missing. Just like home. Your location is great too, alowing easy access to SLO, the wineries, the coast, and great hiking right up the street. (We enjoyed putting together that jigsaw puzzle too.)And you, Bea, are the perfect hostess, providing us with the thoughtful gift basket upon our arrival and insights on all manner of subjects about the farm and the area in general. Hope to see you again soon. Best, Sandra |
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sandra adams
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| 08/24/06 |
Positive
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| If country life, a comforting respite from all that urban commotion, is on your agenda, then this is the place. If sampling wonderful wine in pastoral settings is something you wish to experience, then this is the place. If living a fantasy of friendly folk, plentiful wildlife, great food and daily excursions to all that the California Central Coast has to offer, then this is the place. We thank you B for a memorable week. |
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Rich, Mabel, Shirley & Joe |
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Homeowner Response:
8/25/06 I'm so happy to hear that everybody enjoyed the stay at The Guest House at Rock Basin Vineyards. Thanks for providing me with the lovely photo of Santa Margarita Lake...B.
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| 08/15/06 |
Positive
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| Fun, homey and clean. I loved this place. It was just perfect and our hostess "B" was so kind and generous. She took care of our every little need. |
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Anonymous
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Homeowner Response:
8/17/06 So happy to hear that all the friends and families enjoyed their stay, short as it was. I'm looking forward to your return visit...B.
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| 07/11/06 |
Positive
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"B",
Had a great week at the house. It was more than expected. The kids loved experiencing the new born goat.Here are some fun things to do for all of you reading this review:
Long Branch Cafe (ask B for directions)
Horse back riding at the Lake
Hi Mountain Rd to Lopes Lake(see map)
Eberle Winery (#24 on map)
Pozo Saloon
Solomon's Porch in town
Can't wait to drink more wine on the front porch.
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Denis Plambeck, La Palma, Ca
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Homeowner Response:
7/13/06 Thank you, Denis & family for your kind words. I was thrilled to share the newborn lamb with you and the girls. I look forward to your next visit and a chance to visit on the shady front porch with another great vintage in hand...B.
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| 06/15/06 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful time at Rock Basin. Berniece is
a wonderful hostess and so full of knowledge about
the area and plants/flowers, grape horticulture,
wines, history, and things in general, that our 6
week stay was full of adventure and enjoyment.
Even when it rained!!!!
The Palm movie theater in San Luis Obispo has
good movies and cheap popcorn. And the Santa
Marguarita library is a good place to check out and
buy old books in case of rain.
Thanks for such a great time B! |
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Conrad and Teresa, Edina, MN
952-927-4199 |
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Homeowner Response:
I'm glad you both enjoyed your stay inspite of the wettest spring weather in 75 years! Your advise and support in buying the sheep was invaluable...B.
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| 07/15/05 |
Positive
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We throughly enjoyed our four night visit to Rock Basin Vineyards. The Country House was very clean and comfortable. If you happened to forget something, just look around. 'B' will have it there already or get it for you, from a big pasta pot to oak chips for the BBQ. 'B' is very knowledgeable about the area One day we went up the coast, above Hearst Castle, to see the elephant seals. Another day we drove the back country roads around Lake Santa Margarita. On the day we stayed at home, 'B' took us on a walk through the vineyards. The four of us learned so much about the operations necessary to get great grapes. The welcome basket is brimming with local wine (using B's grapes), honey ('B's' bees), cheese, crackers and fruit. If you are looking for a quiet country place to use for a Central Coast base, this is the place.
Rick and Maggie
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Anonymous, Rancho Murieta, CA |
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| 05/28/05 |
Positive
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| We had a very enjoyable stay at the guest house and would highly reccommend it to anybody. Bee was very welcoming and hospitable and the house was spotless and we enjoyed all the little extras that are not available at impersonal hotels. |
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Peter Gilbert, Heswall U.K
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| 05/07/05 |
Positive
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| My sister Posie and I had a wonderful time at Bea's house on her vineyard. We came for a training in San Luis Obispo, and it was great to be able to have a real home to go to in the evenings, cook our own dinner, and study as little as possible. Bea took Posie on a wine tasting tour and then we had a Santa Margarita barbecue!! You have to book at Bea's just for that. |
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Susyc, Albuquerque, NM
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| 04/20/05 |
Positive
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| Our stay at Rock Basin Vineyards was the best possible experience. The hostess Bea met our needs from the tiniest detail like bedside flashlights to hosting a Santa Maria barbecue just for us. The guest house was immaculate with many antiques. Bea took us winetasting and her knowledge of wines was incredible. Anyone attending a Lindamood-Bell workshop would find Rock Basin Vineyards the ideal lodging. Bea was accurate that we were only 30 minutes away from the workshop. We had wonderful evenings bringing our colleagues to enjoy Rock Basin Vineyards. I'll never worry about staying in San Luis Obispo ever again. |
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Posie B. |
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| 03/31/05 |
Positive
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We rented this wonderful house for a family vacation. I've rented many homes from VRBO but never have I encountered anyone who had gone the distance Bernice had gone to make us feel welcome and pampered. She paid attention to every detail; from lovely soaps and bathsalts in each bathroom to flavorful wines and cheeses.
The house is spacious, completely private and delightfully peaceful.
Other members of our family stayed in a house in Pismo Beach that didn't have a fraction of the thoughtful accomidations we enjoyed.
I would recommend this house to anyone wishing to vaction on the central coast of California. |
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Kathryn, San Rafael, CA
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| 03/09/05 |
Positive
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| 3-9-05 What a peaceful and relaxing time we had in the lovely guest house. B's hospitality is the best. Look forward to a return visit. Bob and Audrey Scrivener |
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Audrey Scrivener, La Quinta, Ca.
1-760-564-5679 |
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| 02/11/05 |
Positive
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| The hospitality, the wine, the view, what can I say, I had the most wonderful time. Very relaxing, I felt right at home. Thank You Kim |
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Kim Shelley, Filer, ID
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