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The Barn, mini petting zoo

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Interior
Exterior
Dining
Dining
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony

About this property

The Barn, mini petting zoo

We get all four seasons & starry night skies! The apartment/barn has 1 bedroom with a full bed, a shower and toilet, a futon couch, twin size air mattress, pot belly stove, dining table, dresser, wine bar with 3 bar stools, small refrigerator/freezer, tea/coffee maker (regular/decaf provided), toaster oven, hot dog toaster, single electric burner, microwave, grill, blender, and BBQ. Outside, you can feed the mins horses & goats carrots, a horse shoe pit, archery range (bring your bow/arrows/axe), axe throwing board & hammock to enjoy. Clean Linen is on the bed for you, extra blankets, towels, salt/pepper, duck eggs are provided when available, Just bring your own food. Keep food contained to avoid rodents and ants. Please throw your trash in the dumpster at front entry gate.

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About the area

Warner Springs

Located in Warner Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Palomar Mountain State Park and Anza Borrego Desert State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to The Springs at Borrego Golf Course.
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Warner Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Hawk Watch Winery - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Shadow Mountain Vineyards & Winery - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Outdoor Resorts of America Golf Course - 25 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Galway Downs - 45 min drive - 52.7 km
  • Pechanga Resort & Casino - 61 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪garage.79 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hawk Watch Winery - ‬10 min drive
  • Yummi Yogurt
  • ‪La Serenissima Vineyards & Winery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Orrin Vineyard & Winery - ‬15 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

DJ Skin'E

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Cozy stay. Loved the decor and the wood heater. Love the animals especially the mini donkey. Kids enjoyed axe and knife throwing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Great spot!

Very nice and unique property, we really enjoy our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, rustic, cozy place to see the stars and some animals. Make sure you screenshot the gate code before turning off the main highway, because cell service isn’t great and you might not be able to access this app. (WiFi is great once you arrive.) We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DJ Skin'E

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming host. Great property. Kitchen is tight for a family but works well. Comfy bed. Brought our own mattress for the kids. Warm at night. Clean. Love the animals and the axe throwing- we brought our own.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a really neat experience. We enjoy the woodstove and the animals. Amber shared duck eggs and peacock feathers with my children.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My kids love the barn. It's so peaceful up there, animals are awesome, and great place for stargazing. Amber is the nicest host you can hope for. We visit the barn atleast once a year. Hope to be there soon again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anh N.

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

Very nice getaway place

Just a nice place to stay with friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

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

Great barn!

We had an amazing stay! Amber was an amazing host! We had a great time seeing and playing with all the animals and the barn house was cozy and perfect for our weekend. Would definitely stay again and recommend it to friends!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane P.

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

Wonderful location

We loved staying here and wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My adult son and I were deer hunting in the Palomar area and our usual place was booked up. This place was perfect for our needs and was pretty close. Amber was a great host and introduced us to some of the many animals she has adopted. I really liked Ricky the donkey. My son wants to bring my grandkids up for a stay so they can enjoy Amber's petting zoo. I really enjoyed this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed staying in the apartment above the Barn. The mini ponies and the donkey who live on the property are fun to pet, and the chickens, ducks, turkeys and peacocks were all on display. The bed was comfortable, but the chairs and the shower were a bit too small for me, since I am larger than most people. However, the experience was so different from other places I stayed that I enjoyed it despite the inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent property with many amenities and activities to do for the family. Location is remote enough thay its very quiet and excellent star gazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unique place to stay near many different animals
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A really unique stay! We enjoyed meeting the animals and appreciated the adorable loft space where we stayed. Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean,I may have not read instructions well but would bring own plates/utensils. They're difficult to serve on. Amber provided fresh duck eggs - so generous! The kids loved gently interacting with the animals, though it was difficult to understand what interactions were ok and what weren't. Really lovely location, lovely host. Exact accommodation we were looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystalle G.

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

Quick overnight

We stayed here on our way to the desert. What a unique property! So many fun animals to visit, and Amber was lovely and attentive. We loved the duck eggs she offered and her hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful experience for myself and my daughters as you really get to connect with mother nature is out in the mountains. There is very little lights from home and you could see the star so spectacularly bright all the animals that are on the property we got introduced to by the Host). Her name is Amy. We had a wonderful time doing that and then she also introduced us to an area. We could do some knife, throwing as well as the horseshoe pit, and we love the wood-burning fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sierra M.

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

Such a Cool Place!

The animals were all so friendly and well taken care of. Steve and Amber were so kind and showed us all the animals. The barn was rustic and so cute! We had a fantastic time there and it was so peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jude N.

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

A wonderful stay.

This is truly a magical property. Everything I needed was right here. Amber is an excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lora n.

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

Very sweet and great for families!

Had a great time with my 3 kiddos here. They loved the animals. Hosts were great! flexible with my change in plans!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

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

Close to wineries

Had a nice little getaway to enjoy some wines of the area!!! The property is very peaceful and I love the farm!! So nice to sit and drink coffee on the porch in the morning. Perfect setting for peace and tranquility.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

The Barn

The Barn was exactly as pictured. It was clean the host was very sweet. The remote location is perfect for the area. The price was great. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

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

Great little farm stay

This is a beautifully maintained mini working farm with a comfy barn and a wide range of animals to check out (some of the rescued). It's in the country and quiet but easy to get to, Amber is a great host, and the bed is comfy. I would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amber was very hospitable, introducing us to the animals and letting us feed and pet them. She hooked us up with duck eggs and made sure we were comfortable and had linens, firewood etc. We enjoyed the hiking and nearby wineries. We hope to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Best zoo

Thank you Amber Thank you Wilson
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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