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Ranch Jewel

Family-friendly farm stay with a sauna and an indoor pool

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Exterior
Pool
Dining
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
$2,149
avg per night

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San Juan Capistrano, CA

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
Price is $2,149 avg per night

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About the neighborhood

Murrieta

Located in Murrieta, this farm stay is near theme parks and in the mountains. Mission San Juan Capistrano and Blas Aguilar Adobe are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit The Shops at Mission Viejo and Avenida del Mar. Traveling with kids? Consider Surfing Heritage Foundation Museum and Bamboo and Beyond. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 50 min drive
  • Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sun Dried Tomato Cafe - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Chill lounge Via Fontibre - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Neuschnee - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Tko Compound - ‬43 min drive
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About this property

Ranch Jewel

Welcome to Jewel of Ortega, Located adjacent to the beautiful Cleveland National Forest and Santa Ana Mountains, nestled within pristine chaparral oak forest and lemon groves. Located in Orange County just thirty minutes from downtown historic downtown San Juan Capistrano and the beach, with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and surrounding mountains. This beautiful spacious home located on 83 private acres provides an opportunity to get away from it all and have all the luxuries of home, “luxury off the grid”. This ranch property has plenty of space for your entire family and friends, with a pool house and sauna, wrap-around patio, and spacious kitchen with everything you need. Enjoy the views, nature, and the fun @jewelofortega.
*weddings and events available for additional charge.
*Helicopter transport available for additional charge.

The Space

Jewel of Ortega provides you, family, and friends with a spacious 6,200 square foot home, a private pool house, and 83 acres to enjoy your stay. Weddings and other special events available by request. The stay includes five bedrooms, 5.5 baths (with three jacuzzi tubs), and features a Master Bedroom with a private bathroom and bunk room for the kids. House features a massive wrap-around porch with a full set of patio and dining furniture, with one-of-a-kind views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. The spacious kitchen has all of the comforts of home plus, with a five-burner stovetop and convection oven and a full stock of appliances and cookware you will need. The kitchen has attached a large dining room table and a quaint breakfast nook. The game room features a poker table, full stock of board games, and a theater-style popcorn maker. Full office space with wifi access is perfect for the family who needs to get away while still working remotely. The living room provides great natural light and stunning views, with a 70 inch smart TV with HDTV with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, Roku.
Enjoy private access to the indoor pool house, with a large pool, jacuzzi spa, sauna, full bath with dining patio, and grill.

Bedroom 1 (Ortega): King Bed Plus private full bath.

Bedroom 2(bunkhouse): Bunk beds, with 2 full beds, and 6 twin beds

Bedroom 3 (victorian): Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (presidential): 2 Queen Beds plus private full bath

Bed Room 5 (Jewel): California King private full bath w/ jacuzzi tub, 2 twin beds, 52-inch flat-screen tv

Kitchen: 5 burner gas stove, convection oven, microwave, coffee bar, full stock of kitchen appliances, flatware, dishes, pots/ pans, Cuisinart Dutch over set. Attached dining area with a large table with seating for 16. Attached breakfast nook.

Game Room: eight person poker table, theater-style popcorn machine, bar, and full stock of board games

Living Room: Large sitting area with panoramic views. 70 inch smart TV with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, Roku with LoveSac sectional couch with room for the entire family.

Office: Spacious office, fireplace, executive desk, Wi-Fi, and printer.

Wrap around screened porch: Panoramic views, patio furniture, dining area, ping pong table, gas grill.

Pool House: Large indoor/inground pool, spa, full sauna, full bath, bar, refrigerator, patio area with grill, live-edge tables.

Tennis Court: Full-Size Tennis Court, 2 full-size basketball hoops, hockey net, Racquets, balls, sticks. Full lighting for night.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events and retreats available request.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Pets must remain on leash while outside.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Events and retreats available request.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Does Ranch Jewel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Ranch Jewel?

As of Mar 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ranch Jewel on Apr 4, 2026 start from $2,149, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Ranch Jewel pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ranch Jewel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ranch Jewel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ranch Jewel located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly farm stay is within 16 mi (25 km) of South Paw Dog Park, Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, and Mission Bell Dog Run. Surfing Heritage Foundation Museum and North Day Use Beach are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Ranch Jewel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

mason u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible stay!

Overall an incredible stay. So accessible to civilization, yet feels like a wonderful secluded retreat. I could not imagine a better place for our retreat. Dan was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

The Ranch worked great for a large group. Kids and adults enjoyed the space the house provides along with the wrap around porch. The pool and spa was a hit with everyone. A great time and the group would like to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We got hitched

Wonderful place to gather the family together for our wedding. Everyone felt right at home and enjoyed what the property had to offer. Wish we could have spent more time there because there’s so much to do. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacklene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway!

The Jewel of Ortega is just that, a jewel! My multi generational family really enjoyed our stay. The rooms were spacious and clean. The kitchen and bbq made our holiday meals delightful and the two long dining room tables that were set up side by side offered flexibility for seating. So many little quiet seating spots outside to relax in. We had so much fun swimming and playing on the basketball court. We tried our hand at pickleball and enjoyed the poker table. The house is set up to keep young and old entertained. We all fit on the comfortable massive couch for movie night too. Our hosts were very responsive and when one in the party left some valuables at the house, they went out of their way to make sure it was returned to us! Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small Wedding/Family Gathering

Our time at the Jewel of Ortega was fantastic. We hosted a family gathering along with our daughters small family only wedding with extended family. (Around 35 people.). The venue was wonderful. It was rustic and scenic with plenty of room, plenty of things to do and beautiful scenery for pictures and the wedding ceremony. Exactly how our family rolls. We had a few house related issues when we first got there that were quickly remedied by the staff. I can't thank Dan G. and his staff enough for their assistance, availability and kindness. This is a top notch team ready to serve in any way needed. I would absolutely consider booking the Jewel of Ortega again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernest O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Great Escape

Property mgr Dan was friendly and so helpful. He answered all our questions and went out of his way to guide our family to the house. It was breathtaking once there you Don't want to leave. When he tells you bring everything you need... Bring it because you won't want to leave. The hillside and grasslands we're beautiful and relaxing to the eyes. No traffic to listen to or cars and people passing by, just a beautiful view of your soroundings and the soft bread in the evening with a magnificent sunset my wife and could have stayed a month. We picked this location because we wanted to have a lot of things to entertain our grandkids and they completely enjoyed their stay. Enjoying the playground the indoor heated pool and the tennis basketball court. We enjoyed quiet walks in the morning to the horse coral and further. We enjoyed having "Hunter" the on grounds dog as company the grandkids enjoyed petting her although she is shy to grownups. All In all it was a successful weekend for our 50th anniversary. The property had everything we needed plenty of room in the bunk room for our 7 grandchildren. We liked it so much we will be doing it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Thanksgiving Gathering Space

My group of three families consisting of 18 people had an amazing Thanksgiving/birthday weekend at the Jewel of Ortega! Everyone had their own space and fully enjoyed all the activities available including tennis, basketball, ping pong, pool, swimming, relaxing in the hot tub, watching tv on the large couch, hiking, and petting the horses. The sauna was closed, but it wasn't a great loss. We brought a lot of cooking supplies for the big Thanksgiving meal, but found everything else we needed there. The check-in was a bit tricky with several cars arriving at different times because a clicker was required to open the gate that's a 20-min. drive down a dirt road from the house, but Dan helped make that process a little easier. We would return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelor Party

We had a great time. The host (Dan) was great and very helpful all weekend. The property is huge and more secluded than you could ever want.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great time

The whole family enjoyed the property and the variety of activities it offered for our short (4 nights) stay. The only issues we had were with the central AC system (none of the 4 systems blew anything other than warm air; the bedroom with just a king bed was especially uncomfortable but the bedrooms that had individual units were fine) and problems with cooling in the two refrigerators in the main house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NIck B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Amazing on All Fronts!

What a wonderful weekend. Dan was very communicative, accommodating, and thorough in our check-in, and throughout the weekend when we had a couple questions. He was really attentive and was fantastic to deal with. The house is amazing. It's remote, adventurous, and also has amazing amenities. We loved the tennis/basketball court, the poorhouse with hot tub and sauna, the outdoor eating options, and the views from this place are unreal. The house and property were even better than the pictures showed. This place was perfect for our large gathering and we will be back. Thanks again, Dan!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Spacious, Secluded Retreat Location

Very tranquil quiet area surrounded by lemon orchards with stunning sunsets and views of the ocean and Catalina Island. Two horses live on the property. There were birds everywhere including bright yellow orioles and flocks of swallows. Zebras and Giraffes seen on neighboring property on the drive in and the sounds of peacock calls off in the distance. We never wanted to leave! The house was fabulous and spacious with a large kitchen that was well stocked with a toaster, blender, Keurig, coffee grinder, french presses, and lots of pots and pans. Plenty of dishes and cutlery for our group of 20. There was a large screened in porch so we didn’t need to worry about flies or mosquitos when eating outside. Lots of games and amenities including a poker table, ping pong table, and a pool table, and the large screen TV in a common room was easy to connect to for group presentations etc. There was a wonderful warm pool and hot tub which we used quite a bit, and the pool house was situated far enough from the house that noise from late-night pool goers never disturbed people sleeping in the house. Dan, the house manager, was incredibly accommodating of our group including bringing us ice and chicken when the fridge went down one day. He was also very responsive to the electrical outage due to the sauna triggering the circuit breaker box. He lives 20 min away from the house but came over whenever we needed him. He was also available by text any time we had a question, and checked in with us every day to make sure everything was going OK. The resident chickens were laying abundantly and Dan would leave us eggs in the kitchen every morning. One thing to note, the house resides in a gated community and is a 5 mile dirt road drive from the gate to the house. The house manager meets you at the gate to let you in. This just means that you should plan ahead and get all your groceries before heading to the house. Grocery shopping would entail a 45min round trip drive, but we were warned of this and so never needed to leave the house once we got there. We would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025