Settle into authentic 'SLO CAL' in our cozy and casual Surf Ranchita - The Los Osos Valley Guest House - is a rustic hideaway nestled between quaint rural farmlands, laid back Los Osos and the rugged natural coastline of Montano de Oro State Park & Morro Bay Estuary.
The Los Osos Valley Guesthouse is a perfect base for unplugging or unplugging-while-still-plugged-in, with it's casual rustic vibe, unique character and renovated modern conveniences. The quiet low-key atmosphere of the Ranchita immediately makes you feel warm and welcome with original exposed brick and wooden ceilings, you feel like you can curl up with a good book or be part of the action while cooking your own meals laughing and entertaining in the open space living area. You can enjoy the heated marble floors in both bathrooms and/or in the hot/cold outdoor shower before soaking in the hot tub and infrared sauna, after a day of exploring.
It's just a short scenic drive off the 101 from SLO, yet offers countless miles of Kayaking, Hiking and Biking Trails-often overlooking breathtaking coastal vistas, tide pools, blow holes, challenging surf spots and world class birding with accessible wildlife viewing. It proudly has one of the few intact natural estuaries and water sheds today, which is also part of the Pacific Flyway - the Avian Superhighway.
You'll enter the property under an archway adorned with a surfing bear and our 2 acres have some great views back thru native pygmy oaks of Hollister Peak - one of the ancient 'Nine Sisters' volcanic chain including Morro Rock. We (the owners) live on the property in a separate stand alone house, where we enjoy fusing the casual coastal style with the back drop of the mesmerizing and rugged, yet every-changing vistas of the Central Coast.
Our Solar Powered Guest House features barn doors to 3 Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1: Comfy Queen Bed with 2 small night stands and sconce bedside lamps, with Ensuite Bathroom and heated marble floor, a walk in glass shower, hair dryer, make up mirror, folding luggage rack, smart TV on wall with shelves under, a side chair, small walk in closet, and sheer/pull down black-out curtains.
Bedroom 2: Comfy twin beds with small side tables, an office desk/chair/lamp, with a wall mounted Roku TV on wall above, a side chair, small built in closet, with sheer/pull down black-out curtains.
Bedroom 3: Comfy padded King Bed with 2 small side tables and bedside lamps, an office desk/chair/lamp, built in bench settee with 4 modern chairs and coffee table, folding luggage rack, Roku TV on stand, and long shelves with misc books, toys, cards & board games an exercise bike, small hand weights and bands, yoga mat, guitar and built in cabinets with a small hanging clothes cabinet. This room has sliding glass doors and long red curtains to a private patio shared with the kitchen glass door.
ALL ROOMS in the house have independent Mitsubishi split-unit HVACs with remotes, both of the Two Bathrooms have heated marble floors and walk in glass showers. The fully appointed Kitchen has a zelige backsplash and concrete style kitchen island with 3 barstools and countertop stainless steel water filter, a casual sofa and dining table with long bench and stools. The Living area has a built in bench banquet with a sofa and loveseat across and 5 small nested coffee tables, and a heated digital Fireplace on white washed stone hearth. The guest house has it's own private WiFi and 4 Smart/Roku TVs wireless speaker and a full laundry room with washer/dryer and iron. Unique touches like an antique phone booth and piano, a small bar area, a privacy patio off the Kitchen/King Bedroom with cafe tables, Adirondack lounge chairs and Loco outdoor propane griddle grill.
OUTSIDE (on the East of the property) the guest house has shared access to a fenced in outdoor hot tub spa and accompanying sauna hut with an Infrared Canadian hemlock color sauna (says seats 3, but 2 is better) with salt stones and little seating area *(upon request we have a folding massage table and local massage therapist references) adjoining is an outdoor open air hot/cold shower. In the front are 2 black wooden lounge chairs and an old Parisian round metal table and 4 chairs (with umbrella if wanted) You have your own gravel entrance and parking area with bench in front and a small fire pit seating area with 3 orange Adirondack chairs for seasonal Cali Poppies and 'Dark Sky' nights (and no street lights) not to mention corn holing too. Another authentic experience you may enjoy is that the Guest House is backed by our small garden and we can often share our hydroponic veggies, herbs, and fresh eggs from the chicken coop (but no roosters, so no need to worry about early wake up calls - although some neighbor's do) We also have an EV (Ford-Pass) fast charging station you can use upon request, as well as various beach items.
Well-behaved house trained Pets and Children of all ages are welcome but MUST BE ATTENDED TO AT ALL TIMES and please keep in mind the specific strict rules for hot tub and infrared sauna use. YOU are solely responsible for watching and being with your children and pets at ALL TIMES on the property and it is NOT baby proofed (lots of open cupboards, rough and sharp edges) and it does NOT have a fenced in yard, so dogs must be leashed when outdoors. You will need to remain in your part of the property at all times and must park in your own designated parking area. You'll have to go slow also, as coming in and out of your gravel area is tricky and the gravel has soft edges, and if needed (with directions from us) you can pull up onto a flat concrete sidewalk for no-step access into the house. We also have a Ring security system with self-check in keypad entry and several outdoor security cameras around most of the property, but your privacy is respected at all times, and you can interact with us as much or as little as you like.
Let us know if you'd like to borrow any items you don't find in the house, we have lots of "stuff" both beach or otherwise, and can often lend or point you in the right direction. All that said, we hope you'll really enjoy the SLO CAL Life here too.
DAY TRIP IDEAS :
The Los Osos Valley Guest House is a great base for day trips to explore the coast up to Hearst Castle and look for the wandering zebras, the huge (but aromatic) elephant seals & light house, or strolling thru charming Cambria's downtown and the raised boardwalks and driftwood forts on Moonstone Beach. You can also find miles of protected coastal trails and (often) empty surf spots all to yourselves at Montano de oro Park, Estero Bluffs or Harmony Headlands *(let us know if interested and we'll share some good surf spots) Cayucos Pier is a fun stop and has a little shipwreck and abandoned abalone farm nearby. You can encounter the adorable resident otters up-close in Morro Bay or take a fishing or whale watching tour and you can even kayak the bay and view the local oyster farms. Farmer's Markets can be found most everyday nearby, countless wineries and it's not too far to explore Los Alamos' foodie spots, Solvang's Danish flair or even an Ostrich Farm. You can go up the 101 to a few funky food spots in tiny Santa Margarita and Templeton or further afield to the larger 'little town of Paso Robles and it's lovely downtown square, the 'Sensorio' Light Art installation, hot springs and great food, wineries, beer and music in the Tin City area is also a fun treat. Staying more nearby in SLO, you can enjoy the outrageous pink of the Madonna Inn, a 250 year old Mission, or explore the lively shopping and dining scene. Also nearby is Avila Hot Springs, Pismo's Clams and Monarch Groves, or drive upon the actual beach or in dune buggies at Oceano (there's also a real Drive-in Theater in SLO) even Michelin star foodies will find a few hidden gems in the area too.
In the immediate neighborhood a few minutes away from the Guest House, you'll also find some wooded trails at Los Osos Oaks State Reserve, and in the other direction down the road towards the coast is Baywood area's Sweet Springs Preserve on the Bay with easy trails, birding blinds and popular kayaking/SUP. Also the 90 acre Elfin Forest with raised boardwalks and sweeping views of the Estuary and Rock. Baywood also has several funky little bakeries, restaurants and bars and we are happy to share recommendations as much - or as little- as you'd like. Either way, you'll be happy to simply enjoy discovering this beautifully diverse, yet, somehow unexploited and well preserved " OG Cali-ness" on the Central Coast and as they say here.... "shhh don't tell anyone, so it stays our secret" CHEERS!
