Rancho Vista Retreat

Homestay in Monterey County - Salinas, United States

About the Homestay

Rural Amazing views
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  • Males
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  • Families
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Enjoy John Steinbeck's fabled Pastures of Heaven with sweeping views of Calera Canyon! You will only be 20 minutes from the ocean and close to all the attractions Carmel Valley Village, the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel-by-the-sea, and Big Sur. Your hosts are longtime residents of Monterey County who have traveled the world and speak three languages.

You would have your own private apartment. We would ask for one time a week when we can use the washer/dryer in the unit.

There is no stove or stovetop in the unit, but we do have a microwave and large fridge with filtered water and an ice machine. There is a self-serve coffee/tea maker. We can provide a hotplate and toaster oven by request.

We love to cook, travel, and run the beautiful trails of Monterey County. Dutch ran a sailing company for 18 years and Carolyn taught global politics classes at Monterey Peninsula College.

Additional Info

You will be sharing the home with us and up to two other guests in our other guest room during your stay.

House Facilities
  • Laundry
  • Patio
  • Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Smoke alarm

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 30 nights

Maximum stay is for 120 nights

Check-in date must be before 29 Sep 2024

Available for given dates

Long stay? If you have a reoccuring schedule where days in the week do not require accommodation, you can unselect those days below. This will inform the host and reduce the price of your stay.

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Canyon View
From $60 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Queen bed with closet. Each bedroom includes 4 pillows, extra blanket, hair dryer, fan, screened window, full length mirror, and closet storage. There are sweeping views of the canyon from the side window. Shared fridge and iron/board.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
  • Fridge
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
2 guests
Monthly price
$1,800
$2,500
Pine Room
From $60 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This room includes a queen bed and dresser with vanity as well as a closet and full length mirror. The fridge is shared.

Facilities
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Fridge
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
2 guests
Monthly price
$1,800
$2,500
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About the Area

We are located in the sunny Corral de Tierra neighborhood off the old Monterey Road (highway 68). The canyon where our home is located was the inspiration for John Steinbeck's "Pastures of Heaven." Carmel Valley Village and the beach are only a 20 minute drive. You can go to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, grab dinner in Carmel, watch the sunset at Rocky Point in Big Sur all in one day before coming back to our place to relax for the evening. We are 10 minutes from the free and dog-friendly Fort Ord National Monument. A car is required. Free parking is available in the driveway.

Local Area Facilities
  • Tennis
  • Park
  • Golf
  • Bowling
  • Beach
  • Cinema
  • Library
  • Museum
  • Shopping Centre
  • Horse Stables
  • Water sports
  • Health club
  • Restaurant
  • Airport

Meals

Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.

Included in the stay
  • Complimentary Light Breakfast
  • Use of Kitchen

House Rules

We are a non-smoking and vaping property. Only guests included in the reservation permitted on the property unless there is prior approval.

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is not allowed.

How do I book?

Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.

When do I pay?

Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.

When can I share my contact details?

Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.

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