Exclusive Private Wine Country Estate Hilltop Ranch & Vineyard

• New Years Getaway above the clouds

  New Years Getaway above the clouds

  • Guest Klara S.
  • Date of stay 12/29/12
  • Review Submitted 03/27/13
  We rented this beautiful home over New Years with 2 other families. We had a total of 6 adults and 4 children from the ages of 3 to 7, plus a one-year-old baby. The house was big and spacious, clean, and cozy. The views were spectacular. On the first morning there it felt like we were in the clouds as a fog had engulfed everything around us. It was wonderful to watch the fog slowly disappear and the vineyards around us slowly appear. the second morning was completely different as we awoke to warm and bright sunlight that lit up the beautiful kitchen and made us want to rush our breakfast to visit with the animals and sit in the hot tub. The owners were out and about a few times while we were staying at Cripple Creek. They were very welcoming and friendly, yet gave us our space and peace. Our kids loved the animals. We fed the chickens with our leftover food and gave the horses apples. We never actually left the property during our 3-day-stay as the kids were entertained just by running around the big house and visiting the animals, playing in the hot tub or playing hide-and-seek inside the house. We also played a couple of games of soccer on the front lawn. The kitchen is fully stocked and we all love to cook together, so there was no need to leave the house. I would recommend this place for a family reunion or get-together of friends. Great for any season!

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• Perfect Place for a Girls Getaway!

  Perfect Place for a Girls Getaway!

  • Guest Karina
  • Date of stay 10/11/12
  • Review Submitted 01/31/13
  This review is long overdue! I stayed at Cripple Creek Ranch this past October for three nights with 9 of my close girlfriends from Cal Poly. From the get go Joanie was extremely responsive to emails and phone calls so I knew I was in good hands. It just so happened the day before our group was set to arrive it had been raining all day, making the driveway somewhat unstable. I received a call early that morning from Joanie letting me know that the road may not be in driving condition, however she was going to do everything in her power to get us up to the property, aka enlisting her son-in-law to drive us up the hill to the property if our cars could not make it. Turns out we were all able to make it up the driveway safely without the help of her son-in-law, but it's that kind of hospitality that Joanie will offer if you stay at Cripple Creek. The views are amazing, there is plenty of room in the house, the animals on the property are a fun bonus, the kitchen is fully stocked, there is plenty of toilet paper, the beds are comfortable, there isn't a bad thing I can say about this property. I would definitely consider coming back here! Only item to note for future renters, the closest grocery store is about 10-15 minutes away so if you don't want to drive far while you're on property. Stock up on groceries before you get there! Thank you Joanie!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• A family Thanksgiving

  A family Thanksgiving

  • Guest Mojo
  • Date of stay 11/21/12
  • Review Submitted 12/02/12
  This Thanksgiving spent at Cripple Creek Mountain Ranch was a tremendous success for our family, consisting of 7 adults, 5 children and a Golden Retriever. The children had great fun with the animals on the ranch; feeding the chickens, walking the goats, and Joanie was kind enough to let our granddaughter ride the horse and patiently walked the younger ones around the padock on horseback. The kitchen is huge and well-equipped so several people could be preparing meals, and the house was big, extremely comfortable, and worked well for us. The guys played golf, the women shopped in Paso Robles, we played endless card games, visited wineries and Morro Bay, soaked in the hot tub, and generally had the perfect family get-together. We enjoyed talking with Joe and Joanie who were always available if we needed anything.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• A little slice of heaven

  A little slice of heaven

  • Guest Ted
  • Date of stay 11/02/12
  • Review Submitted 11/09/12
  If you're looking for a charming, beautiful retreat near Paso wine country, I highly recommend Cripple Creek Ranch! The house itself is very spacious--we had 9 guests and there was plenty of room for all of us. The views are absolutely stunning. The hosts are very accommodating. As beautiful as the photos of the place are, I think it's better in person. Very satisfied visitor--would definitely return!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Absolutely the best place we've stayed in PR!

  Absolutely the best place we've stayed in PR!

  • Guest The Goo's
  • Date of stay 10/05/12
  • Review Submitted 10/15/12
  Our group of 9 people had a really hard time finding a place for everyone + 2 dogs. Thankfully we found the Ranch! And what a wonderful find this place was! So much space - inside and outside, for everyone, dogs included. All of the ranch animals are so sweet and fun to visit. We were in Paso for wine tasting, but after arriving and finding out how great all of the amenities were, we really didn't want to leave! In fact we ended up spending more time by the pool, in the sauna, and cooking (with amazing fresh vegetables from the Ranch's garden!!!) than being out and about! The location, while not in Paso Robles downtown area, is actually really great. The views from atop the hill are breath-taking. Geneseo Road which turns into Linne Road are super for biking (and there are some nice wineries along the way). Overall a great place, great price. Joanie and Joe are super!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Dramatic views

  Dramatic views

  • Guest V
  • Date of stay 06/30/12
  • Review Submitted 07/11/12
  Sadly, we only got to enjoy this house for one night! Due to our daughter's wedding we were in and out until our last night. Great place to sit outside,watch the incredible views and drink nice wine especially with a full moon rising! A bit of a hike to get to, but, the pool and views are worth it! If you go be sure to say "HELLO" to Stogey Joe! The Thompson's.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• A trip to remember

  A trip to remember

  • Guest Rb
  • Date of stay 06/15/12
  • Review Submitted 06/26/12
  I stayed here for 4 days and had a fantastic time. The ranch is so beautiful. There are animals there that are unique such as a lama and a turkey. There are vineyards stretching as far as your eyes can see. It's peaceful and quiet..no sounds of city life. I loved every minute of my vacation. Thank you for a great weekend.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Cripple Creek

  Cripple Creek

  • Guest Frank
  • Date of stay 05/28/12
  • Review Submitted 06/03/12
  Cripple Creek Ranch was a terrific experience. The house was large, clean, well maintained and extremely comfortable. The owners, Joanie and Joe, were very welcoming and fun to talk with. They stayed in a nearby cottage and were always accessible but never intruded on our stay. The views were spectacular, overlooking their horses, vineyards and miles of rolling hills. We shared the house with 3 other couples and never felt crowded or lacking privacy. I would highly recommend a stay at Cripple Creek.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Fabulous house and great house owner

  Fabulous house and great house owner

  • Guest Julia
  • Date of stay 05/18/12
  • Review Submitted 05/25/12
  We went last weekend with a group of friends for the wine festival. The house had a stunning hilltop view. It was well decorated and very nice. The rooms were big, the kitchen was new, big and open. The owners Joe and Joanie were very nice folks. We even got to milk the goat with Joanie. Really fun! Julia and the group

  Recommended for: Families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Great place to stay

  Great place to stay

  • Guest Warren
  • Date of stay 05/04/12
  • Review Submitted 05/07/12
  When we planned a golf outing for several couples I decided to see if a VRBO rental would be available as opposed to a hotel. I found the "Ranch"and thought it would be perfect. 4 Bedrooms all with queen beds, up on a hill, out in the country and not far from Paso Robles. The place more than met our expectations. We found nice, informative owners, a well kept and fully equipped home with marvelous views of the area. We were lucky enough to have a full moon and beautiful weather. We had some of the of the other golfers over for dinner and had no problem cooking for the group in the large, well equipped kitchen. One of the couples had a six year old and he loved the pool, the open environment and the various animals kept in the pens and fields on the Ranch. Joanie, the owner, surprised us with eggs from their chickens. What a treat! I would highly recommend the Cripple Creek Ranch for anyone wanting to get away. One could just hang out there, visit the many wineries nearby and/or go into town as desired. We will be back.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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Fees:

• Pet Fee: $25 + tax
• Refundable Damage Deposit: $500
• Property Damage Protection: $49
• Tax Rate 9%

Cancellation policy:

Cripple Creek Mountain Ranch 7997 Melody Mountain Lane Paso Robles, Ca 93446 www.cripplecreekmountainranch.com Rental Contract Reservation of Rental Dates: You have requested rental of the main house. Check in time is 4:00 p.m. and check out time is 11:00 a.m. Rental Prepayment Policy: In order to secure your reservation, 100% of the total cost of the rental is due upon receipt of this application. The cost of the main house is $495 per night for a total of $990 for the two (2) nights requested. Security/Damage/Smoking/Cleaning/Abuse Deposit: There is a deposit for possible damages (or charges incurred above and beyond the ordinary) to the property of $500 that will be refunded within 7 - 10 business days of departure upon satisfactory inspection of the premises. If damages exceed the deposit, the “responsible party” below is liable to the extent of damages. We are sorry, but no smoking is allowed on the premises due to fire concerns. Please note: A charge of $50 per day per person will be assessed (i.e., deducted from the deposit) for people using the facilities in excess of the number shown at the bottom of this contract. In addition, the entire security deposit will be retained for flagrant and/or willful disregard for the terms of this contract. Cancellations: Please note, the entire rental prepayment will be forfeited upon cancellation for any reason (except the security/damage/smoking deposit which will be refunded within 7 – 10 business days of the date of cancellation). There are no refunds for late arrival or early check out. We look forward to having you stay in our home and hope we can help make this a memorable vacation. Feel free to contact me by email or on my cell phone at (805) 400-7619 with any questions you may have. Sincerely, joanie@ cripplecreekmountainranch.paso@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------- I agree to the terms and conditions set forth above. I understand that none of the rental prepayment (except my security/damage/smoking/cleaning deposit) will be refunded upon cancellation of this reservation for any reason. _________________________________________ Full Name of responsible party ___________________________________________ Full Address, incl. zip code __________________________________ Number of adults in your group (over 18) _____________ ________________________________________________ Signature of responsible party Number of children _______________ Age of children ___________________ Number of pets ___________________ Date:____________________ Telephone number: _________________

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