Founded in 1875 this Old West ranch allows guests to enjoy comfortable living in the Forest. Close to town but with no neighbors for miles. Hike forest trails with access from the property, a private, sustainable off the grid getaway. The Ranch has two spring fed ponds and a creek running through it. Interact with a wide variety of farm animals and experience abundant wildlife. Guests are provided a jeep to explore the majestic hills and the scenic 200-acre grounds. Choose between two, large fully furnished luxury tents. Howard Creek (this listing) and Fish Camp (separately listed on AirBnB). Tents include one king bed and up to 3 cots for extra guests. Rancho Grande also lists a two-bedroom cabin on AirBnB called the Cowboy Cabin. Tents include one king bed and up to 3 cots for extra guests. Tents have powerful lithium battery operated lights and a screened in porch area. Private locked modern bathrooms contain hot and cold water and showers. They are close to the tents. Your stay also includes full access to our fully equipped commercial kitchen. In the winter, the tents are heated by a 30,000 BTU propane heater. Our guests have told us that the heating source we have provided is sufficient to keep them comfortable during cold nights. Guests have full access to the entire ranch including the common grand room with piano, pool table, 80 inch tv, and library; and the large screened in porch with fireplace on the pond with commercial grade kitchen. Guest can pick eggs from the chicken coup and salad from commercial greenhouse (Seasonal). Guest can enjoy canoeing or paddleboat activities in the pond. They can also swim or fish for catfish and blue gill. Sporting activates include a basketball court and a major league size baseball field. The ranch has wood burning fire pits for cooking meals and smores. People enjoy stargazing the black night sky and hiking in the many trails directly on the ranch and the surrounding mountains on the Nordhoff Ridge Trail, Howard Creek Trail or Piedra Blanca Trail. For an extra fee, guests can always enjoy a horseback ride and with advance notice, massage and facial services and yoga classes can be arranged. Always on site and available to answer any questions about the property’s history or our animals. Happy to maintain all confidences and leave you to yourself and be there only if needed. The city of Ojai is a 25 minute drive from Rose Valley down highway 33. Parking is available right next to the campsite. No food is provided. Ojai food truck available to pick up dinner from local Ojai restaurants and deliver to the ranch. Please for privacy of all guests no additional friends and family visits unless pre-approved.
