Rodeo Style | Mins to Trails + Wine Tasting | Buckaroo Flat At The 8 Mile

Buckaroo Flat at The 8 Mile is the ground-floor apartment on a working stretch of ranch land outside Santa Margarita, three bedrooms and two baths with a rodeo-themed fit-out that leans into where it is rather than apologizing for it. Ground floor means no stairs to negotiate with luggage, kids or anyone who'd rather not climb.

The apartment sits about a hundred yards from the 8 Mile House, the main residence on the property, and guests have access to the shared acreage. The quiet out here takes a day to adjust to.

Santa Margarita is a couple of minutes down the road — a genuinely small town with a short main street worth walking. The Barn Antiques carries several dozen vendors' worth of vintage and furniture, and Giddy Up at the Rainbow Hut is a curated vintage and gift shop that punches well above the town's size. A few good places to eat, and not much else, which is the appeal.

Margarita Adventures runs a zipline course on the ranch land nearby, six lines strung across oak-studded hills, about five minutes from the door. Hiking and biking trails start roughly the same distance out, and Santa Margarita Lake — one of the better fishing lakes in the county — is a short drive east.

Downtown San Luis Obispo is around fifteen minutes south, with a serious food scene, boutique shopping and the historic mission at its center. Cal Poly sits just north of downtown, about the same drive. Atascadero is ten minutes north and Paso Robles about twenty. The coast at Avila and Shell Beach is roughly half an hour southwest when you want sand and cold water.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we’re at your service!

Wine down and relax in California's central coast town. Paso Robles invites you to drive through wine country's scenic backroads, stop at one of 300 award-winning tasting rooms, and stroll through charming downtown, where local artisan shops line the streets. A place to relax and unwind, Paso Robles also offers hot springs that overlook surrounding vineyards. Whether it's for a romantic weekend or group getaway, take the plunge and come for a visit!

Local Attractions: Firestone Walker Brewery & Taproom Restaurant, Sensorio: Field of Light, Hunter Ranch Golf Course, Tin City, Central Coast Trail Rides (horseback riding), Lake Nacimiento, Margarita Adventures Zip Lining and Escape Room, Avila Beach Paddle Sports, Hearst Castle, hiking and mountain bike trails, over 300 wineries, breweries and distilleries, and Downtown Paso Robles for shopping and dining.

Home Truths:
- This home allows up to 2 pets for a fee; undisclosed pets brought without AvantStay’s approval may result in a $500 fine per pet.
- Wi-Fi and/or power outages can occur periodically in our small town and rural settings, over which we have no control.
- There may be wildlife on site, including insects, both inside and outside.

Parking Details:
- Please make sure you park only in the designated property parking locations. If your home offers street parking, please make sure you read all posted signage.

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This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit to be charged after booking.

County Permit # 6008975