[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a fitness center ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27480000/27476900/27476880/bfbf9e97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27480000/27476900/27476880/1714df27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27480000/27476900/27476880/5cf14f1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27480000/27476900/27476880/4e358189.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27480000/27476900/27476880/d3f0f190.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a working cattle ranch at Brixen Ivy Ranch, with the Grand Lodge and Sunset Cottage offering peaceful views of rolling hills. Enjoy activities like golf, fishing, volleyball and frisbee on the 300-acre property featuring trails and two ponds. Explore nearby Eagle Ridge Golf or go horseback riding. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 12 bedrooms12 bathroomsSleeps 2812500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Gym - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS This rental listing consists of both The Sunset Cottage (four bedroom guest house) AND the Grand lodge (8+ bedrooms, 10,700 square feet) ....about 125 feet apart.They exist on a very unique property, located on the grounds of the Brixen Ivy Ranch. It is a beautiful working cattle ranch near Galena and the Galena Territories. It consists of almost 300 acres that include s miles of trails, two fishing ponds, nine hole golf course, frisbee/disc golf, baseball/softball/kickball field, volleyball court, animals and fowl such as Alpacas, llama, goats, miniature horses, peacocks, turkeys ducks, chickens and of course Scottish highland cattle. Close to Eagle ridge golf, skiing, horseback riding pontoon boat rental. The houses are a seven minute drive to the "owners club" facilities in the Galena Territory (with year round swimming and fitness center). The Sunset Cottage has the state's best views of...... the sunset, with a deck overlooking 275 acres of rolling hills. Very unique property. Gorgeous, peaceful views. Sunset cottage has Four bedrooms 3 baths house and sleeps up to 10 people. One bedroom contains a Queen size bed and one full size bunk bed; another room contains two queen beds. House includes a private lower level room with King size bed with private walk out. Consists of open floor plan with large great room that combines kitchen, living and dining areas. The main lodge is a 10700 square foot lodge with nine bedrooms to combine for 13 bedrooms. Seven bedrooms consist of king size beds and en suite bathrooms, while there are two additional bunk rooms. A ranch hand or property manager will be available to help with campfires, tours, fishing and trail access. Another fantastic optional rental is our very own REGULATION LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL FIELD OF DREAMS! If you need room for a larger group contact us for additional housing available at the ranch. Call for full details. For less than 20 people, Check out our OTHER property on the ranch grounds \*\*\* at vrbo.com/878616\*\*\* ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Ski lift privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 12 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 11.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Foosball table - Golf - Gym - Heated pool - Optional golf privileges - Ski lift privileges - Snow sports gear - Table tennis - Tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 12,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30780000/30777000/30776957/f55ba580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory Elizabeth - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 46 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=30776957&PinnedHotelID=30776957&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18974100/18974063/7cfc6119.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marvelous Home Away From Home, 4 + 5 Bdr Nxt Dr - Lrg Group Gathering -With Hot Tubs The Galena Territory - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 95 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=18974063&PinnedHotelID=18974063&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42570000/42564400/42564349/9f590fe9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Ranch Compound on 300 acres, just outside Galena Territory. 30 bedrms. 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Late checkout and early check in is available for a fee. Occupancy will be strictly enforced. No amplified music outside or disruptive behavior that would affect other guests at the ranch. 100% refund if cancelled more than 120 days, of event, less a 25% cancellation fee of booked price. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Parents must include children on waiver ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Parties must be approved by management ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 28 Note from host: Parties must be approved by management Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Elizabeth, this vacation home is near theme parks. Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course and Fergedaboudit Vineyard & Winery. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Elizabeth travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Elizabeth.dx100982) [View more Vacation homes in Elizabeth](https://www.expedia.ca/Elizabeth-Private-Vacation-Homes.d100982-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.37811%2C-90.24136&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E2WhjQi2ajgFXQ2-tdPN8IOqSrI=) Elizabeth, IL ### What's nearby - Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 19 min drive - 12.0 km - Apple Canyon Lake - 24 min drive - 12.6 km - Grant Home - 28 min drive - 23.6 km - Belvedere Mansion - 28 min drive - 24.0 km - Chestnut Mountain Resort - 40 min drive - 35.7 km ### Getting around - Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 56 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Cove - ‬28 min drive - ‪The Country Store - ‬18 min drive - ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬20 min drive - ‪Cajun Jack’s - ‬11 min drive - ‪Highlands Restaurant & Lounge - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### How much does it cost to stay at LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS? > As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS on Oct 27, 2025 start from CA $2,197.44, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Elizabeth-Hotels-LUXURIOUS-RANCH.h27476880.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS located? > Set in Elizabeth, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Apple Canyon Lake, Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course, and Apple River Fort. Linmar Gardens and Apple River are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 58 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie F. Mar 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday weekend We had a great time at this beautiful property. ##### Julie F. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eileen K. May 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Location Our team had a relaxing stay. Well-maintained and peaceful location! ##### Eileen K. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Cindy M. Jan 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great ski weekend stay! Conveniently located and accommodating for our large group. ##### Cindy M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent G. Aug 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time Wonderful time for our extended family ##### Brent G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ingrid E. Dec 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Thanksgiving This was the perfect location for our family of 21 to gather for Thanksgiving. The ranch had so many animals and places to roam and all the kids had fun playing on the baseball field. Enough ovens for all of the Thanksgiving Turkey and sides to be eaten hot, and enough room for all to enjoy our time together. Great location near Galena! ##### Ingrid E. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russ S. Sep 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property On property staff could not have been better! ##### Russ S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris L. Feb 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Enjoyed the house. Clean, neat, and a great location. Thanks! ##### Chris L. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Duane & Doreen D. Aug 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Family Get-together This property was perfect for our family of 28. There was space to spread out but yet it was warm and iinviting. We had a great time. ##### Duane & Doreen D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jared W. Jun 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding weekend We stayed here for my daughter’s wedding. Lots of family and also the bridesmaids. We were coming and going for 3 days. It was a fabulous place. The view and property were great. It was an incredible long weekend and this property was perfect for what we needed. ##### Jared W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh S. Sep 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place! Beautiful property with amazing views. Mark was great to work with!! ##### Josh S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia V. Oct 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous get-away A beautiful, roomy lodge amidst rolling hills and gorgeous scenery. Perfect for a large group, with plenty of space to enjoy time together or be alone. Wonderful amenities outside to take advantage of. The host and ranch hand are very accommodating. Many of our large group commented that this is the best venue we’ve had yet for our biannual family reunion! ##### Claudia V. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha B. Oct 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Work Retreat We were looking for a nice little getaway for our work group of about 16 people. Our primary goal was to allow everyone their own bedroom and bathroom, which was easily attainable given the amount of space available to us. When we arrived at the ranch, Mark was so hospitable and showed us all around the ranch multiple times as we had people show up at different times throughout the day. The houses we stayed in were clean and well-maintained. The scenery was also incredible, and we would absolutely consider coming back in the future! ##### Samantha B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Elaine B. Jun 18, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### 50th wedding anniversary celebration Our large group of family and friends had a wonderful time at the ranch. We had plenty of room to spread out and be comfortable. The views were just spectacular, and we loved the fire pit, the many balconies with ample seating, the large dining room tables, the comfortable beds, and the swim spa. Mark took many of us on a guided tour on his Rover which was fun for all. We got to see many of the ranch animals which was very special especially for the kids in our group. We would love to visit this place again! ##### Elaine B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jestine W. Oct 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay for Small Wedding and Family Gathering We had a GREAT time! The venue was huge and just perfect for what we needed. We loved seeing all the animals, the gorgeous view, the game room, the comfort of the hang-out spaces, the kitchen, the swim spa, and the responsiveness of the host. We made good use of making meals and the kids loved running around. There were plenty of activities that we barely had to leave the area at all. We would love to come back during the summer months! ##### Jestine W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lucinda S. Jul 8, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2nd family reunion at the ranch We really appreciate the size of the house so everyone can get together. There was an amazing ping pong tournament which may become an annual event. Joe, the ranch hand gave us ranch tours which were really appreciated. Overall we felt the maintenance of the property was inferior to our last stay. The location is about 25 mins to Galena and about 25 minutes to Chestnut Mountain Resort- both are worth visiting. ##### Lucinda S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Remarkable Property As soon as you get an overview of the property, your reaction is "I wish I had booked a couple more days here." The property has so much to offer. Great walking trails, par 3 golf (country style), frisbee golf, volleyball, miniature petting zoo, baseball field, water spa (they don't call it a hot tub) for 8, VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS. We had a family reunion for 26 ages 1 - 73. Everyone had a spectacular time. Lots of TVs in this place but I don't think one of them got turned on all weekend. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita C. Oct 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanks for a Great Adventure Nineteen of us girl cousins gathered at this beautiful ranch. We came from seven different states, most of us are grandmas. We were warmly welcomed and the lodge/accommodations far exceeded our expectations. Some of us took advantage of the nearby horse trail ride, and zip-lines. On the ranch we hiked, played golf, whiffle ball, bean bags and played cards outdoors. We had spectators to cheer on those of us who can't sit still - an easy task with such an amazing view. It was a unanimous decision to return in two years. ##### Anita C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah W. Sep 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible Property and Location for Family Gathering We had an incredible time at the Brixen Ivy Ranch and highly recommend it for a large gathering. We had 20 people stay there and had plenty of room, 10 adults and 10 kids. There were plenty of beds and bathrooms for everyone. The owners were very easy to work with and even gave some great buggy rides to feed the animals across their 300 acres of property. It has everything you need for a getaway to celebrate a family gathering and we celebrated a 75th birthday. Highlights were the golf course, owners club access, all kinds of farm animals, gorgeous views, buggy rides, gorgeous areas for family pictures, plenty of gathering space, fire pits, swim spa, golfing at Eagle Ridge, basketball courts and trails. Would highly recommend this place and location. Mark was such a big help with access to everything. It was an incredible family trip! ##### Hannah W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole P. May 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Once in a lifetime experience If you are looking for a place for your group whether it is social, corporate, family, friends, youth or church groups- look no further. Brixen Ivy Ranch is absolutely breathtaking. We hosted our wedding here with our immediate family which totaled about 32 people using 3 of the houses on the property. The main lodge was the setting for our group events. Everyone was completely blown away by the lodge, the scenery, the ranch, and so much more. It simply doesn't get any better than this. We had an amazing wedding and made memories that will last a lifetime for all of us. We wanted to stay forever! Thank you Mark & staff for making this incredible property available for others to enjoy. I truly believe that we couldn't have chosen a better location. ##### Nicole P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. Mar 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Views and everything we could have wanted We visited the Ranch for a March Madness weekend! We have four generations and 26 people. The youngest was 2years old and the oldest was 90! The Ranch was perfect. Many bed rooms, very comfortable beds, large kitchen, lots of table space for meals. Our main reason was to watch the basketball games (And we did!). Lots of seating in the main room in front of the beautiful fireplace (Which we had burning from morning to night everyday). The kids loved the goats, turkeys, Pea Hens and Peacocks, lama & alpacas. The Hot tub was also a hit with the kids. Mark is a great host and Joe (The ranch hand) took care of making sure we had no trouble checking in and showing us around. He also got us more fire wood when we asked. All in all an incredible long weekend. ##### David B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne R. Sep 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous scenery The location is truly beautiful. The lodge has tons of space. Wonderful spot for our large group who were there for a yoga retreat! ##### Suzanne R. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah H. Jul 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect space for a family reunion We loved Brixen-Ivy! We had 30 family members travel to the Galena area from all over the country for a 5-night family reunion at the ranch. We reserved the Main Lodge and the Sunset Cottage. They were the perfect accommodations for our group. We loved all the open spaces for visiting, cooking, eating, and having fun. Plus, the baseball diamond, goats, horses, turkeys, and peacocks make it an extra special destination. In addition to the great spaces for gathering, there is also plenty of privacy with ample bedrooms and bathrooms. Everyone commented on how comfortable the beds were! The houses were very clean. Our family has been gathering for reunions every 3 years for the last 22 years – each time in a different area of the country. We all agreed that our stay at Brixen-Ivy stands out as one of our best reunions, ever. ##### Deborah H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara F. Jul 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great reunion stay Overall, plenty of space for everyone and everyone enjoyed the views and would recommend to anyone. ##### Barbara F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Cara H. May 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 8th Grade Trip We had a group of 17 8th graders and 4 adults for a Sunday-Tuesday trip. The house and property were amazing! The kids loved all the space they had to roam and explore. They enjoyed the small baseball field, the hot tub, fishing, and campfires. The ranch hand Joe was really nice. The only complaint the group had was that the owner just kept popping into the house whenever he felt like it? The adults thought that was really odd and were very uncomfortable about it. There was no knocking and asking to come in, he would just walk in the house randomly. He also charged one of the adults for the use of the hot tub when we had already paid for the hot tub. I did reach out to him to get that refunded and expect that it was just an oversight that he didn't realize we had already paid. He had seemed very pleasant leading up to the trip and was always very responsive with any questions that I had. I'm guessing he was just a little nervous with that many young adults being in the house and wanted to keep checking in, but knocking would have gone a long way to make them all feel more comfortable. ##### Cara H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anina M. Jan 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ski Weekend Perfect gathering place for multiple families. Plenty of space for everyone. ##### Anina M. 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