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Cottontail Creek Ranch features a family-owned luxurious ranch retreat with seasonal creeks, a fishing pond, fruit orchards and a 60 foot lap pool complete with spa and kid's step.

Luxury Ranch Retreat

The coastal lodge of Cottontail Creek Ranch boasts 5000 sq ft of luxury living. Custom built, the house has 8 bedrooms (5 are ensuite), 6 baths, 2 sleeping lofts and a detached multi-purpose room. Guest suites are private, featuring king to queen-size beds with private bathrooms.
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The Lodge

The lodge sits on 850 acres of gorgeous rolling hillside with phenomenal views of the Lyon family's private valley. Views are enjoyed from every room, the deck, outdoor spa and fire pit. The living room has open-beamed ceilings and a beautiful large local rock fireplace. The fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, dining room, bar and den are open and accented by specially milled Monterey pine floors. Every room is uniquely decorated with antiques and/or hand-built furniture and art work from local craftspeople and artists.
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Features

Accommodations

  • 5000 sq ft custom home
  • 8 bedrooms (5 are ensuite)
  • 7 bathrooms
  • 2 sleeping lofts
  • Gourmet kitchen
  • Spacious deck
  • Dining room and bar
  • Living room and den
  • Indoor fireplace (firewood provided)
  • Detached casita play and/or sleep

Recreation

  • Hiking, walking, biking, running
  • Fishing (catch and release)
  • Wildlife photography
  • Bird watching
  • 20 yard lap pool & spa
  • Tennis court with basketball hoop (Bring Your Own Balls & Racquets
  • Horse shoe court
  • Bocce ball court
  • Ping pong
  • Outdoor fire pit (wood provided)
  • Elliptical trainer
  • Free weights and home gym machine

Amenities

  • Battery backup solar power system
  • Wireless high-speed internet/computer
  • 3 televisions with vcr/dvd/Direct TV
  • Central air cooling/heating
  • Outdoor spa
  • Telephone
  • Microwave
  • 2 dishwashers
  • 5 burner gas stove top
  • Extra large double ovens
  • Washer/dryer
  • Linens/towels
  • Outdoor wood BBQ (wood provided)
  • Outdoor oversize Weber gas grill

Rates

The ranch has been open to guests since 1999. We are honored to have wonderful return-guests who have made Cottontail Creek Ranch their yearly tradition. Rates are subject to change and are based on a 1-10 guest visit with a maximum of 20 guests. All extra guests (visitors including children) are charged $45/guest/night.

Please add on the following: 12.5% (10.5% SLO County Bed Tax + 2% tax deductible Land Conservation Fund Donation), a $450 cleaning fee, and a refundable $700 security/excess cleaning deposit. All rates are based on a 10 guest visit. We can accommodate up to 20 guests with an extra guest charge of $45/guest/night. Children and visitors are counted as guests. Please inquire about applicable day use charges and limits for visitors who are not overnight guests. Extra Day use guests by permission only and subject to a charge and limits.

One half of the base rent is due upon booking the ranch. Payment may be made in the form of check or money order made out to Cottontail Creek Ranch. The full balance including 10.5% County Bed Tax and 2% Conservation Fund Donation (as separate tax deductible checks made out to San Luis Obispo Community Foundation) should be included with your final payment, as well as any applicable extra guest charges and security and cleaning deposits and your signed rental agreement. Final payment is due 45 days prior to arrival.

Book Your Stay

Fall / Winter / Spring

September through June 7

  • 3 Night Minimum $1,550/night
  • Weekly Holiday $11,000
  • Weekly Non Holiday $10,000
  • Holiday $1650/night 5 night minimum

Summer

June 8 through August 31

  • 5 Night Minimum $1,650/night
  • Weekly $10,500
  • 4th of July week $11,000

Additional Fees

  • Cleaning fee $450
  • Refundable security deposit and/or excess cleaning: $700

Directions

Cottontail Creek Ranch is located at 2005 Cottontail Creek Road, Cayucos CA, halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, just 15 minutes off of Highway One. Rail and bus Service to San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles via Amtrak. Air Service to San Luis Obispo by United and US Airways.
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Northbound 101

Take Morro Bay Highway 1 Exit, Drive 18 miles (20 minutes) to Old Creek Road and turn right. Drive 3.4 miles (5 minutes) past Whale Rock Reservoir to Cottontail Creek Road, turn left. Drive 1.7 paved miles through barn yard (3 minutes) over cattle guard then 1.4 miles on gravel road to Cottontail Creek Ranch gate. Do not turn off this main road until you see 2005 CTC ranch sign. Enter gate code. Take a left at the Lizard Rock. Stay left until you arrive at the lower patio. Congratulations! You are here!!

Southbound 101

Take “Cambria Hearst Castle” Highway 46 west exit. Turn right or west and drive 10.5 miles (14 minutes) to Old Creek Road (Large Highway Sign with Old Creek and Santa Rosa Road) Turn Left (Ignore the first Old Creek Road marked with a small road sign). Drive 6 miles (10 minutes) down winding country road to Cottontail Creek Road, turn right. Drive 1.7 paved miles through barn yard, (3 minutes) over cattle guard then 1.4 miles on gravel road to Cottontail Creek Ranch gate. Do not turn off this main road until you see 2005 CTC Ranch sign. Enter gate code. Take a left at the Lizard Rock. Stay left until you arrive at the lower patio.

NOTE
Tours are shown by appointment only.
Please resist the temptation to pull off and ask neighbors for directions. Thank you.