Forty acres of oak forest and vineyard, and for the length of your stay, all of it is yours. Booking the Dunning Ranch buyout means both suites and the whole ranch — two private entrances, two kitchens, and quiet in every direction — tucked into the heart of Paso Robles' Willow Creek AVA.
The main house sits at ground level: two bedrooms (a California King and a Queen), a full kitchen, a proper dining room, and a living room warmed by a wood stove, with a satellite TV and Blu-ray player for slow evenings in. The bathroom pairs a deep soaker tub with a separate tile shower. Two porches bracket the house — one out front for morning coffee, another for watching the light drop behind the hills — and the whole place is air-conditioned for warm Paso afternoons.
Up its own private staircase, the upstairs suite is a retreat within the retreat. It opens onto a large deck with a private entrance overlooking oak forest and rows of vines, and inside there's a bedroom, a private bath with a hydro-spa tub-and-shower combo, and a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker. A full-size pull-out sofa handles the extra guest or two. Together, the two suites sleep seven across three bedrooms — enough room for two couples, a small family, or a group that wants to spread out without leaving anyone behind.
The setting is the real luxury. This is working wine country, and some of the Central Coast's most acclaimed wineries and award-winning restaurants are just minutes down the road. Right next door, the adjacent Dunning Vineyard — separately owned — pours by appointment, about as short a walk to a tasting as you'll ever make. When you'd rather move than sip, hiking and exploring start right at the property line, and the rolling hills of the Willow Creek AVA are yours to wander.
There's a grill for the nights you'd rather cook in, and enough seclusion that the loudest thing you'll hear is wind through the oaks. For day trips, historic Mission San Miguel is about seventeen miles out and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa roughly twenty-nine; San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is the closest way in, around thirty-two miles away.
Come for the wine, stay for the quiet. Dunning Ranch is the kind of place that makes a weekend feel like a real escape — and having the whole of it to yourselves is what makes it special.
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.
