Rent a Private Park and Wildlife Preserve

Front of the house with the creek

busy dining room during party preparation

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Minimum stay:2-3 nights
Internet:No

Pets considered:Yes
Wheel chair accessible:Yes

Willits chateau / country house description

Super Private Custom Built Home on 388 acres.

This is a one-of-a-kind vacation rental because of the the large piece of property (388 acres) that is yours to use and explore. 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. Located in the redwood belt you can enjoy miles of trails along cascading streams and little waterfalls that run through fern covered redwood forests. Fish or swim in the pond, bike or hike along the trails. Lay out in the hot tub at night and watch the stars in the crystal clear skies. The quietness of the property is truly amazing and is like nothing you will find anywhere else. Have a quiet family reunion in one of the most beautiful pieces of property that you will ever visit.

The custom built house is only fifteen years old and until recently was our home with many homelike qualities. There is a large play set for the children and 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.

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Keywords: Custom Home on 388 Acres

Property Type

2400 sq. ft.

Chateau / Country House

2 story

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Meals

Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Suitability

Wheelchair Accessible:
Although there are no ramps, the house can be accessed through the front door by going up a couple of short steps...more less
Pets Considered:
Ask about special rules that apply to pets....more less

Non Smoking Only:
Smoking on deck only...more less
Children Welcome

Minimum Age Limit For Renters

Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16, Beds for 10-16

Bedroom 1
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Bedroom 2
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Bedroom 3
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Bedroom 4
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Other (See Description)
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King size beds (2) Two king beds., Queen size Beds (2) Two queen beds., Twin or Single Beds (2) Two twin beds. For more than 10 guests renters should bring pads or airmattresses. Although we have some airmattresses we cannot guarantee they will be usable....more less

Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1
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Bathroom 2
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Kitchen & Dining

Dining Area Seats:
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Refrigerator
Cooking Utensils

Kitchen
Microwave
Stove

Dishes & Utensils
Coffee Maker

Amenities

Wood Stove:
for winter use only...more less
Heating:
Central heating...more less
Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer

Parking Off Street
Washing Machine
Parking

Towels Provided
Linens Provided
Clothes Dryer

Other Amenities

Pond for fishing, 388 acres for hiking, creeks and redwood forest, children's jungle gym/play set, wildlife viewing...more less

Entertainment

Television:
There is no TV reception but there is a large TV for watching movies and we have a good selection of movies at the house...more less
VCR
Stereo

Music Library
DVD Player
Video Library

Books
Video Games
CD Player
Foosball

Communications

Telephone

Free Long Distance

Pool & Spa

Hot Tub:
There is a very nice private hot tub but there are no high jets on this tub....more less

Outdoor Features

Lanai / Gazebo

Deck / Patio

Lawn / Garden
Outdoor Grill

Theme

Romantic

Family

Away From It All

Location & View

Waterfront:
100 feet from pond on one side of house and creek on the other side...more less

Mountain View:
Located in the mountains in a redwood forest...more less

Car

Necessary

Activities

Deepsea Fishing
Fitness Center
Freshwater Fishing
Fly Fishing
Hospital
Groceries
Massage Therapist
Laundromat
Tennis
Hiking
Swimming

Fishing
Golf
Mountaineering
Cycling
Mountain Biking
ATM/Bank
Wildlife Viewing
Horseback Riding
Sight Seeing
Shopping
Cinemas

Live Theater
Library
Museums
Scenic Drives
Gambling Casinos
Whale Watching
Walking
Beachcombing
Boating
Eco Tourism
Bird Watching

Other Activities

Willits is the home of the Skunk Train that travels to Ft. Bragg on a beautiful ride through the Redwoods. Brooktrails has a wonderful little golf course. The scenic Mendocino coast is a spectacular coast line one hour away. There are winery tasting rooms all through Mendocino County. Several Old Growth Redwood groves are within driving distance as well....more less

Reviews

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A wonderful place
A wonderful place
- Guest E
- Date of stay 02/20/14
- Review Submitted 02/25/14
We had such an amazing time, with lots of peaceful relaxing but also lots of hikes on the various trails. The property is stunningly beautiful. The beds are comfortable. The house/kitchen is well stocked, for example we were thrilled to find really good cast iron pans in the kitchen. Even just around the house there's lots for the kids to go off and explore on their own. We can't wait to go back and want to experience the place during different seasons. This is probably one of our all time favorite VRBO rentals.

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Secluded oasis.........
Secluded oasis.........
- Guest Rich H.
- Date of stay 01/23/14
- Review Submitted 02/02/14
Exactly as listed--no surprises, Art was very helpful, the house was clean with plenty of extra blankets, sheets ,etc......Beautiful property with lots of space to explore....hammock, hot tub, and outdoor deck with weber grill were put to good use.....Again Art was outstanding to rent from, received my deposit back before I returned home! Would definitely do it again......

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

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Beautiful Christmas Memories!!!!
Beautiful Christmas Memories!!!!
- Guest Deanna T.
- Date of stay 12/23/13
- Review Submitted 12/30/13
This is my family's first experience with using a rental home, and we couldn't have been more pleased. We have a large family with 8 children ranging from almost 5 to 14. The bedroom set up was perfect as we also had my mom travel with us and the downstairs master room was perfect for her. We personally didn't care about no cable tv, internet, and other things that we really needed a break from. Our children really enjoyed the hundreds of acres of redwood forest that kept them busy on adventures for hours and our own family time at night. We stayed for six days and highly recommend this beautiful surrounding for a real getaway. Thank you for this wonderful first rental vacation!!!

Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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Keep the comfort, leave the thneeds...
Keep the comfort, leave the thneeds...
- Guest Kirsten S. (Gualala, Ca)
- Date of stay 10/03/13
- Review Submitted 10/17/13
For me, this is the perfect place with all the things you need to relax and enjoy nature. This was my second stay here and a first my sister and brother-in-law. I worried they would be disappointed to not have internet access...but to the contrary, they had no problems "unplugging" for the weekend. The kids were entertained by pond turtles and the play structure. Our trip to Hopland on Saturday led to a barrage of texts from co-workers, but the world did not end for anyone! We had plans to watch one of the many great DVDs one night, but after a day of relaxing we enjoyed a lively political discussion by the fireside instead! My sister called the air porter service to check with departures and when asked to consult the internet she said, "I'm talking to you from a phone connected to the wall!" The woman said,"I'm sorry!" My sister said,"Don't be, this place is great!"

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

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A Magical Place
A Magical Place
- Guest Mary (Bay Area)
- Date of stay 09/18/13
- Review Submitted 09/26/13
Our group has now visited this quiet paradise for 4 years now and continues to be a remarkable place. From the time you enter the space you feel as if you are home. The hiking is wonderful, the house is beautiful and the quiet of the land is all around you. Truly a sacred space marked by both mirth and reverence. As many have said before us, we wish it was our home. We hope it continues to be our retreat. Mary

Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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Just what we wanted!
Just what we wanted!
- Guest Corkar (Oakland, CA)
- Date of stay 08/10/13
- Review Submitted 08/27/13
When I saw this listing I envisioned our kids, ages 4 - 10, from three separate families, like little Tom Sawyers; fishing, hiking, not playing video games.... It worked! Our kids played, us adults caught up, for real, and we were treated to a nice meteor shower, to boot. We also loved our day trips to Glass Beach and the Eel River as recommended in the house materials! The owner was responsive and the property was as described in both the listing and the other guest reviews.

Recommended for: Families with young children.

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Beautiful Retreat
Beautiful Retreat
- Guest Jaimi Z. (Glendale, California)
- Date of stay 08/03/13
- Review Submitted 08/18/13
This house and property is a beautiful, relaxing retreat that is truly away from it all. We rented the house for a week to celebrate my dad's 80th birthday and my husband's 50th. The property was comfortable and entertaining for the 11 of us -- ranging in ages from 7 - 80. It provided an incredible experience that brought us together for quality time as a family. At the end of the week, no one wanted to leave.

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

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really wonderful.
really wonderful.
- Guest pdxlaw (portland, or)
- Date of stay 07/06/13
- Review Submitted 07/18/13
We are so lucky we found this place. What an amazing getaway. If you are looking for a beautiful, peaceful retreat, this is it. We wish it was our actual home. Thanks for everything!

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children.

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Peaceful retreat!
Peaceful retreat!
- Guest Jessie (Sacramento )
- Date of stay 03/26/13
- Review Submitted 03/31/13
My family spent four days and it want enough. We did not want to leave! The house is away from it all and so peaceful. My sons loved playing in the pond and exploring the creeks. The house was cute and the beds were very comfortable. We can't wait to come stay again.

Recommended for: Pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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Wonderful Get Away
Wonderful Get Away
- Guest M. H. (Redding, CA)
- Date of stay 03/08/13
- Review Submitted 03/20/13
We really enjoyed our stay. We had four families from different parts of CA meeting up at the house for a time to reconnect. The directions provided by the owner were perfect. We loved the property. It was amazingly beautiful. The first night we all went out and did some serious star gazing. We loved the seclusion! The hammock was great for napping. There was plenty of room in the house for our party of 14. The hot tub was a hit. The owner was prompt about returning our deposit.A great time was had by all. We would recommend this property to our family and friends.

Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property

Dates	Nightly	Weekly	Monthly *

off season Oct 15 - May 1 2 night min stay	$200	$1,260	$4,500

My Standard Rate 3 night min stay	$325	$2,000

* Approximate Monthly rates, actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay

Fees:

Refundable Damage Deposit: $300
cleaning fee: $150 + tax
Tax Rate 11%

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