Whirlawind Horse Ranch We are pet friendly!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 254 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Newcastle, CA

Gold Country Fairgrounds8 min drive
Superior Court Historic Courthouse9 min drive
Lake Clementine12 min drive
Sacramento, CA (SAC-Sacramento Executive)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

If you want to experience what living on a working ranch is like, you've come to the place. Our small but active ranch is home to 12horses, 2 miniature donkeys, 2 barbados sheep, chickens, 4 cats, 1 bunny and an awesome border collie name Jax.

Your bunkhouse is adjacent to the barn. You can't get much closer! Enjoy a swing in the hammock while gazing at the green pastures filled with horses grazing. Bring your horse and trail ride in the Endurance Capital of the World.
Sign up for horse lessons, and/or a trail ride on one of our horses.
Spend the evening star gazing by the fire pit while listening to the local owls.
And more....

Our beautiful ranch is located 1.5 miles to Rattlesnake State Park/Folsom Lake. There is hiking, kayaking, boating and swimming. We are within 20 minutes of unlimited trails and the wine country. Enjoy hiking, kayaking, boating, and swimming nearby. Everything you could want in the Foothills.

P.S. There is a one time $40 per dog/cat fee. Horse are $25 per day.

Property manager

Colleen Mahaffey-Raty

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

12 and over. Contact me to discuss under 12.

Events

No events allowed

This would depend

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Dog and horses allowed for an extra fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$40 per dog/pet per stay $25 per horse per day

Dogs must be under owner control at all times. If a dog is caught chasing or harassing livestock you may be asked to leave.

Upon departure, please wash dishes and place dirty laundry in the laundry basket.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newcastle

This vacation home is located in Newcastle. Bernhard Museum Complex and Folsom Powerhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gold Country Fairgrounds and Golfland Sunsplash. Folsom Lake Bowl Casino and Placer County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Newcastle, CA

What's nearby

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area - 6 min drive
Gold Country Fairgrounds - 8 min drive
Superior Court Historic Courthouse - 9 min drive
Lake Clementine - 12 min drive
Granite Bay Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

Auburn/Conheim Station - 11 min drive
Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

Taco Tree - 9 min drive
Denny's - 10 min drive
Old Town Pizza Pavilion - 9 min drive
Champs - 11 min drive
Auburn Ale House - 9 min drive

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Wade & Colleen W.

2 May 2024

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

Great Respite

We enjoyed the restful atmosphere and the thoughtful hospitality of Colleen.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

11 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

The property and animals were so enjoyable and well cared for. Beautiful setting and peaceful. Loved the back yard. I felt like i was at home. Huge shout out to Jax, the boarder collie. The best welcome everytime i seen him. Absolutely would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michela W.

2 Apr 2024

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

Above and Beyond - Expectations Exceeded!!

This was hands down the best VRBO experience I’ve ever had! It’s all because of the hostess, Colleen - she is so, so kind and thoughtful, and generous with her time. Fresh eggs and muffins were waiting for us for our next day’s breakfast. She took the time to talk to us and recommend nearby hiking trails and there’s even a pass you can take so you don’t have to pay parking. She’s an expert on the area’s recreational offerings and has such an impressive past with all of her horse experience! We really enjoyed talking with her and learning about each horse - she even let us groom and feed them! The ’bunkhouse’ is really cool and has all the amenities you’d need - so clean and organized, and comfortable! The outside area is perfect for outdoor dining - there’s even a fire pit she keeps ready for you. The property is beautiful and surprisingly close to many hiking trails - just a couple minutes from Folsom Lake - and not far from our favorite, the Confluence. Look no further - I promise you you’ll have a great experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr Manuel S., Pawleys Island, SC

12 Oct 2023

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

Dr

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this very special place. We loved every moment of our stay at Colleen’s bunk house, The horses and other animals are tremendous… and Jax is such a loving dog, it was a joy to have him around. Beautiful area in the Sierra foothills and the stars are amazing at night and in the early morning. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denny M.

19 Sept 2023

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

Restful

The setting was perfect for a two night peaceful retreat. Coleen, the owner, was busy with the horses but took time to chat and make use feel at home. I recommend it!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023