Location: San Luis Obispo, Central Coast, California, USA (Sky House is located between SLO, Los Osos and the Pacific) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Loft, 5 Baths (Sleeps 10-16)
Keywords: House
Enjoy solitude, peace and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the ancient volcanic chain of the Seven Sisters from the hilltop of Bear Creek Ranch. Begin your retreat with a 3 mile drive along a red rock, winding road alongside Los Osos Creek, passing many a coast live Oak, Feijoa orchards, roaming Texas longhorns and wandering horses as you ascend the mountain to this exclusive getaway in the clouds.
Enter the contemporary 5 bedroom, over 4000 square foot Santa Fe style home with an eclectic private global art collection, antique and modern furniture, spacious rooms, numerous decks with views of the surrounding rolling hills, Pacific Ocean and ranch; professional kitchen stove, billiards table, outdoor infinity pool, jacuzzi, welcoming fireplace stocked with wood and find a basket of organic ranch grown fruits and vegetables in season awaiting your use. Upon your arrival to this refuge in the hills, start with a welcoming tour of the house, ranch tales and stories about the art collection as well as guidance to what activities there are on site and in the area.
The house itself boasts a wide variety of activities from a game of pool down the mysterious winding staircase in the wine cellar; a swim in the infinity pool overlooking the rolling central coast hills and Morro Rock in the Pacific Ocean or moments of relaxation in the jacuzzi, a game of basketball outside, a stroll around the surrounding hilltops, stargazing with telescope, a chance to read a book from the personal library or a warm evening by the fire.
There is Wi-Fi, hard line telephone for local calls and good cellular connections, should the need for outside connections arise, and there is a fully equipped laundry room, dishwasher, and a professional kitchen.
The kitchen itself is fully equipped with a professional 5 burner plus griddle and double oven propane Wolf stove, double sink, spacious refrigerator, freezer, and is perfect for those who love to cook.
There is also a weightroom in the garage with all the views, with fully adjustable bench press bar, medicine ball, pad for squats, nordic track, stationary bike, bow flex, bow flex pad and other mats, and a basketball court.
The Bedrooms:
The master bedroom: this spacious suite features a stunning private bathroom with dramatic shower views overlooking the seven sisters and ranch valley, private deck and California king sized bed, and private access to another rooftop deck and extra room.
The lower and upper guest rooms; Coast Live Oak and Manzanita both feature a private bathroom, outdoor balconies, California Kings, and views to swimming pool and to the Pacific Ocean.
The smaller bedrooms; Sage with a queen bed, and Bay with twins each have French doors to the outdoors and share a bathroom.
The Ranch:
The 650 acre ranch upon which skyhouse is located, is situated between the Pacific Ocean of Los Osos and San Luis Obispo, (a 30 min. drive from SLO and a 20 minute drive from Los Osos) in the Irish foothills at the very end of Clark Valley road. The ranch is a rugged, oak covered, hilly piece of land, with pockets (approximately 14 acres) of organic sub-tropical fruit orchards and fields (including feijoas, passion fruit, African horned melons, pepino melons, persimmons, Asian pears) and all organic unusual vegetable varieties including blue potatoes, tomatillos, blue and green corn, yacon and heirloom tomatoes. There are free roaming horses and Texas Longhorns and plenty of wildlife including: red-tail hawk, quail, owl, bobcat, coyote, raccoon, fox, wild boar, deer, the illusive mountain lion and the very occasional black bear.
Activities:
While the biggest lure of Sky House is to relax in its serene surrounding with the awe-inspiring views, activities on the ranch include guided hikes along the 650 acre piece of land ranging from creek walks to hikes up to a manzanita lined ridge and guided agricultural tours of the organic farm with walks in the various orchards and fields.
Please indicate before or just upon arrival if you would for sure like a tour of the ranch so we can plan ahead. Otherwise, give a call during your stay to see if anyone has time to give a tour, or can manage a few visitors in the field during work hours, and possibly show you around elsewhere. (Tours are donation based, we recommend $5 per person)
Outside the ranch, activities in the central coast range from visits to the nearby beautiful state park of Montana de Oro (Los Osos), surfing in many a destination along the Pacific ocean (we can guide you as to where the surf in good and less trafficked and maybe even accompany you…), wine tasting amongst the rough 200 or so wineries of the area, elephant seal gazing in San Simeon, and tours of Hearst Castle, whalewatching off Morro Bay harbor, visits to the local farmers markets where we may be selling our own organic produce, site-seeing in the local beach towns of Los Osos, Morro Bay, and Cayucos and tours to San Luis Obispo with good dining in all of the above mentioned towns (we will gladly give recommendations).
Approximate individual room rates are suggested as follows:
Master bedroom 35% of price, Coast Live Oak and Manzanita each 20% of price and sage and bay each 12.5% of price).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed (3) : 3 Rooms with California Kings; one room has an additional pull-out twin mattress
- Queen Bed : 1 Bedroom with Queen size
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : One bedroom has twin beds, side by side. The loft over the master suite has 3 twin beds, plus one extra twin mattress.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Located next to pool
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Private Pool : Please note that this pool is NOT heated.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Please note that this is a CHARCOAL BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Private library
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- Native plant and herb walks
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season .. $900/night .. $5,400/week plus 11% bed tax
Low Season ... $800/night .. $4,800/week plus 11% bed tax
$600 security deposit non-refundable if cancellation less than 2 week prior
$150 cleaning fee that will be fully refunded if everything left in working order
3 NIGHT MINIMUM(JUNE, JULY, AUGUST: 5 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY REQUIRED)
Easter, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas - 5 NIGHT MINIMUM
Rates are based on up to 10 guests; additional guests are assessed $35 extra,
per night, up to a maximum of 16 guests, total.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1984
The Unique Benefits at this House
Sky House at Bear Creek Ranch has an incredibly unique location on the ranch, in its own realm on the top of the hill with some of the most dynamic views in SLO county. One can sit and enjoy the view, swim in the pool or wander the trails around the ranch and even visit the fields and orchards. One can go into town, to Morro Bay, Los Osos or San Luis Obispo, which are really all just around the corner, a mere 20-30 minute drive. Yet once back on the hilltop one will feel secluded and free from the bustle of town, so close but so far below. Sky house is an incredible mix of contrasts available to enjoy.
Owner's Map of San Luis Obispo
We are a family of five, with a mother from Denmark and a father from California. The three children were born and raised on the ranch and presently the two daughters have returned from years on the road and living abroad. They live in the old ranch headquarters at the end of the valley and are growing organic crops, working the farmers markets and helping to manage the overall ranch operation. It is likely they, or other friends living with them in the back valley will be your guides. The parents now live on the beach in Cayucos but come to the ranch on a regular basis. The son has recently moved to Puget Sound for University.
Our long-term vision is to see the ranch become self-sustainable ecologically and economically. Sharing the cherished sky house is part of this process. Apart from our dedication to and love of the ranch, we are collectively passionate about issues ranging from conservation of biodiversity to the rights of indigenous peoples and rural farmers. When not here, we are likely to be somewhere else on this planet working in the context of these issues or embracing different places and cultures.
Property Photos
-
- Outside view from Northwest side of house - San Luis Obispo Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; Surfing, Wineries, & Dining nearby
-
- Front entrance to house - San Luis Obispo Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; Surfing, Wineries, & Dining nearby
-
- View from infinity pool - San Luis Obispo Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; Surfing, Wineries, & Dining nearby
-
- View looking into living room from kitchen area
-
- View of living room from other angle
-
- alternate view of living room toward kitchen area
-
- center view of living room
-
- View from deck
-
- The lower bedroom "Coast Live Oak"
-
- The upper bedroom "manzanita"
-
- The Master bedroom
-
- View from master bathroom shower
Traveler Reviews (10)
A quiet family reunion
Guest: Chuck
(Ames, IA)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 08/17/11
What a beautiful spot! It was a great place for my wife and I to go to get reacquainted with my 3 children, their spouses and 5 grandkids. We enjoyed just lounging around, reading, playing games and preparing good food. Diversions included a visit to Hearst Castle, the beaches, and the farmer's market in SLO. Watching the fog roll in each evening and awakening the next morning above the clouds was a truly unique experience. We'll never forget Sky House.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Sky House at Bear Creek Ranch
Guest: Sandy
(Galveston, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
Sky House is a great place to gather your family for a reunion. We had 8 adults and our 5 grandkids for a week. Plenty of room for all, and lots of stuff to do. Once you get down the mountain, it's only about 20 minutes to Los Osos and San Luis Obispo. We went there several times to walk around and have lunch or dinner. We may well go back and repeat the week in a few years. I highly recommend Sky House for a great vacation.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful place for a gathering!
Guest: Charles
(San Luis Obispo)
Date of Stay: 03/10/11
Review Submitted: 03/21/11
Fourteen executive, business and life coaches gathered at Sky House for 2.5 days of professional development and learning this past March. The house proved to be a perfect space for us to have large group, small group and one-to-one conversations, work together, cook, eat, play, and sleep. It was very comfortable, and the dramatic views of the hills, valleys, mountains, and ocean provided a stunning backdrop for our gathering. We plan to return to Sky House in 2013 after our east coast meeting next year.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
AMAZING place.. AMAZING stay at The Skyhouse
Guest: LissaB
(Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 02/18/11
Review Submitted: 02/25/11
The pictures and description does not do this place justice. It was the most amazing home, breathtaking views and unusual place I have ever rented and stayed at. We celebrated a private 50th birthday party over the past weekend and it was perfect. The rooms very cozy, the art pieces were spectacular but the most impressive part of our stay was the views!!! If you want to stay at a place that is one of kind, this is it!! I hope we can return to The Skyhouse once again. Thank you!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
Perfect Home for a large group or family gathering...
Guest: CJ
(Bartlesville, OK)
Date of Stay: 07/26/10
Review Submitted: 08/08/10
"We looked for a place that could accommodate 2 families well, and found it at Sky House. It was spacious enough for those who needed to get away from the crowd and be quiet, and had wonderful activities for the children who always needed to be doing something! Perhaps the most enjoyable was the view of GOD's wonderful palate of sunrises and sunsets and mountain scapes...which brought needed quiet and restoration to the soul, away from the demands of living. Absolutely beautiful... We highly recommend SKY HOUSE!"
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect House for a Family Reunion
Guest: Gene & Mardi
(Aptos, California)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10
Review Submitted: 08/01/10
Our family ranges from a one year old to a 70 year old and we ALL had a great time. The pool, the basket ball court, the mountain view, the very large great room, the exercise room, etc. all contributed to a lasting happy memory for us all. Highly recommended.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
When a Camping trip became not a camping trip
Guest: Bulldogmoments
(Saint Helena, California)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10
Review Submitted: 06/04/10
My husband Christopher and our bulldog Edward Bear and I where booked at a KOA called Santa Margarita. For fun we drove there two days ahead to preview the campground. With shock and fear we retreated from that dirt pit, regrouped and I went on line looking for an alternative. I first looked under pet friendly, then our camping dates. Sky House was one that came up. The pictures do not tell the whole story of when you are in this one of a kind remarkable home. But, back to the story. At first Sky House replied that they couldn't take us at the time we needed. Somewhere in myself I couldn't pursue anything else. Then....we got a call that Sky Ranch would make the house available. If ever you want to just feel on top of the world, have extremely friendly people help you, sit and watch the ever changing landscape, cuddle and be content in front of a roaring fire, this is it! Edward Bear, the bulldog was a little afraid at first, but he found so many areas to chase his beloved balls. We highly recommend Sky House. This is the first review I have written on VRBO. It is because it is that special.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Beautiful stay
Guest: holly90212
(LA)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10
Review Submitted: 06/01/10
We had a wonderful time here. We were a group of mostly couples and one baby. We stayed in mostly (went kayaking in Morro Bay) and went on a hike on the property. The views are just gorgeous. The kitchen amenities and laundry were very helpful. We may come again as the pool wasn't warm during that time of the year so we didn't actually spend much time in the beautiful pool and jacuzzi. I think the ideal # of people here would be 10 or 11. We had 12 one night and 14 another night which made it a bit crowded for our taste. However, we were all grown adults that wanted our own bedrooms, kids would probably work for a larger group.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Up on the Hill and in the Middle of No Where but Worth Going Back Again!
Guest: TF92606
(Irvine)
Date of Stay: 04/08/10
Review Submitted: 04/20/10
The Sky House is one of the best vacation homes we ever rented. The view of the Los Osos Valley to Morro Bay from the family/living room is just spectacular! Great living space to accommodate our family gathering (14 plus three dogs). Excellent gourmet kitchen to satisfy all the iron chefs in my family. Three generations from ages 5-72 yrs all enjoyed the stay. Our city kids had fun walking around the ranch & orchards and picked fresh veggies in the garden for our dinner. What a nice place to relax and enjoy the central coast!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Michael Carr
(San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/12/09
Review Submitted: 10/12/09
We just held family reunion at Sky House and I feel compelled to offer a few comments. It was perfect for our purposes. The house and grounds and views are spectacular. When we wanted to be all together the space was great but there were lots of nooks and quiet corners (both indoors and out) for small groups or to spend some alone time. We are big fans of the Central CA coast so we thought we would not spend a lot of time at the house...instead we found the house and the property compelling and peaceful and spend much more time there just being together.
Recommended for:
First (10) of (10). Write a Review
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #256572
There have been visitors to this page since the counter was
last reset in .
This listing was first published here in 2009.
Date last modified - Friday, October 07, 2011
