Wow! What a time we had

Guest: Rebecca (Menlo Park)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 11/27/11

All six of us had a fantastic time - five humans and one dog. The property was so beautiful in the fall, with the trees changing color and the night sky so clear and filled with stars. The house is cosy and warm and you feel truly away from it all. Both Marti and Karen are super friendly and extremely responsive, without being in the least bit intrusive. One of the best features of this place is that it is so close to Paso Robles and all that it has to offer and you can reach San Louis Obispo in under 45 minutes.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.

Everyone deserves a night or two at the Campana Ranch!

Guest: JLP (Laguna Beach)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11 Review Submitted: 10/18/11

Wow...I was given the responsibility to plan a weekend away for one of my best friend's big 60th bday....all this friend wanted was it to include a train trip and a peaceful environment. I selected Paso Robles (my new favorite place to go!) and was fortunate enough to find the Campana Ranch. It seemed perfect on the website....but once we arrived, it was clear that it WAS PERFECT. The deck is absolutely a gathering place...we cooked great meals, enjoyed the animals, and even the mattresses and sheets are just top notch.If you like being outside on a great deck with your friends...you mustn't miss out on this place. We will most most most definitely return! By the way, you will LOVE Paso Robles too!

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

Fabulous

Guest: Ginger (Las Vegas)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 10/17/11

Our little family of 4 enjoyed our stay at your place very much. The location is out of the hustle and bustle of the town but close enough to get what you need. My two boys (3 and 1) enjoyed the property with the horses, donkeys, and especially the frogs were a big hit with my oldest! We enjoyed the covered deck and peaceful surroundings with birds chirping and my boys could play in the dirt while I watched in the comfort of a nice soft chair. I doubt we will be back in the area any time soon, but if we were, I would love to stay here again. Thanks Karen for showing us around and making us feel welcome.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.

The Birthday Party

Guest: Ken (Lincoln, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/06/11 Review Submitted: 10/17/11

Just had my birthday party at the Ranch with 12 of my friends and we all loved the place. The Ranch is one of my favorite places to relax and enjoy the secenery regardless of the time of the year. Karen and marty do a great job of making you feel right at home and all the animals always remind you that your on a ranch. Plus its a great place to star gaze, I have seen so many shooting stars I have stopped counting. This is a must stay location.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.

A Wonderful Trip to the Ranch

Guest: A member of the Class of '66 (Fairlawn, OH)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/15/11

Staying on the Campana Creek Ranch was a unique and very enjoyable experience. I was there with my friends from high school. We enjoyed catching up on old memories while at the same time making new ones. Campana Creek Ranch offered us a rustic setting with all the amenities. The barn is furnished for both comfort and beauty. We really liked waking every morning and walking the ranch to visit the horses, the goats and the donkeys. The area offered us the ability to shop in very exclusive up-scacle shops, visit the wineries, see the Mission in San Miguel and take a trip to the Hearst Castle all within very short distances.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.

Campana Creek Ranch Paso Robles

Guest: JWK (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/15/11

I stayed at this ranch with several high school friends for a 45th reunion in August. The weather was fabulous--breezy, cool nights, days in 90s (tho we were prepared for hotter days). Some of us slept in the Barn Quarters near the horse pastures, others in the Cottage. Both were spic and span (even the windows on a dusty ranch) with comfy beds and lots of extras (pillows, blankets, complimentary toothbrush packs, coffee, tea, bottled water etc). We loved the two-bedroom Barn's charming ranch decor (on the plush side for a "ranch" I'd say), especially the wide front porch overflowing with blooming wisteria vines, a gas grille, lounge chairs and dining table---ideal for grilling in the evening, board games or lazy breakfasting, often while watching horses being trained out front. The Cottage was beyond "cute and cozy" . . . one of us preferred sleeping in the "loft" bunk tho a comfy sofa bed was available i n addition to a queen bed. The Cottage offers postcard-perfect sunsets on the back porch over a field dotted with cows and mammoth oaks. Some of us love to cook and we found the kitchens supplied with everything we needed in the pots-and-pans and spices categories (grocery stores was 10 mins away). The owner was on site and offered lots of advice on wineries, spectacular mountain drives, things to do and see, including the week's activities in nearby Paso Robles. We found many pamphlets on the local wineries and tourist attractions in both places, and whenever we had a question, the owner was there with an answer. We loved the dogs, donkeys, goats and miniature horses nearby and spent our days visiting the many wineries just down the road (never realized there were so many so close), San Simeon's Hearst Castle, Cambria, the beach at Avila a short drive away, the Mission at San Miguel and Paso Robles (with many shops and nice restaurants). So much to do. Such a nice place to stay. Only thing we needed was more time! J.W.K

Owner response:Hi Joy, thank you so much for the most beautiful review! We are so happy that the weather was fantastic and you enjoyed your stay for your "girls retreat" at the ranch. I am sure all the critters are going to miss you and all your yummy treats. Sounds like you found your way around the Central Coast....and hit alot of wineries as well! It's easy to do! Come back soon!

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

Beautiful Ranch

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/26/11 Review Submitted: 07/04/11

We had a wonderful stay at Campana Creek Ranch. The barn quarters were perfect for the 4 of us. The view from the back deck was spectacular. Marty and Kelly were so friendly and helpful, it was so nice to be greeted and shown around the property by such genuinely nice people. We brought 2 horses with us and the horse amenities were amazing. The barn was super clean and the stalls were generously padded up with shavings. There are 2 large arenas and a nice galloping track to ride on. It was a very memorable stay and we can't wait to go again. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us.

Owner response:Thank you Michelle! So glad you enjoyed the horse facilities and the Barn Quarters! Please come back anytime and lets go for a ride together on the back 40! With much appreciation... Karen, Marty and the ranch crew!

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

Amazing Experience

Guest: Chuck (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/24/11 Review Submitted: 06/26/11

This is, indeed, a real life working ranch- complete with one of the cutest cowboys you've ever seen. By day, the ranch staff is actively working with the horses, and there are lots of little trails around the property to hike. There are literally dozens of wineries within 10-15 minutes of the ranch that are well worth visiting. But the best part of the ranch is at night- it is so enchanting. The stars shine so bright in the vast country sky, you won't want to spend a waking minute indoors. When you do go inside, the cool wind and the sounds of the bugs and frogs will lull you to sleep. The only downside of the weekend at the ranch was having to leave......

Owner response:Chuck, thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are so happy you were able to escape the city and get back down to nature! Please return and enjoy a night on us! With much appreciation- Sincerely, Karen, Marty, Kelli, Luke (Cute Cowboy) and horses, doggies

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.

Perfect Vacation

Guest: Andreas (Irvine, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/06/11

Our experience was absolutely amazing! We rented the guesthouse over Memorial Day weekend, which easily accommodated our group of 4 adults. We especially enjoyed the huge porch where we basked in the magnificent sunsets and the surrounding beauty of the perfect environment to enjoy an evening with great friends after a full day of sightseeing and wine tastings in the many, great wineries of Paso Robles. We were amazed by the incredible views of the stars in the night sky. The owners were super nice and very attentive. The ranch is located conveniently within a short distance to many wineries and downtown Paso Robles. We wished we could have stayed longer. We highly recommend this property to anyone seeking an authentic ranch experience in beautiful Paso wine country! Thank you Marty and Karen!!

Owner response:Thankyou Andreas! I was so nice meeting all of you! You were fantastic guests and so fun to have on the ranch! Thank you again for joining us and please come back soon! (Harvest???:) You were al a fantastic, lovely group! Karen, Marty, Kelli, Luke and critters! heehawwwwwwwwwwwww!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners.

Memorial Weekend Guests

Guest: roberto (arizona)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/03/11

We were a couple of 4 staying in the separate guest home of a 46acre working Horse Ranch. The owners Marty and Karen could not be more gracious and the accomodations, landscapes, and cool weather were just a delight. Additionally this Horse Ranch is in a terrifiic serene location with easy access to vineyards, shopping, coastline and other attractions. We were just so relaxed and i cannot wait to plan a return trip.

Owner response:Thank you Robert! You all were so fun, wish we could have spent more time together. Please come back when the weather in Arizona is too hot and you have to escape the heat to Paso! Next time, a week for sure! Karen

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.