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Drakesbad Guest Ranch


end of Warner Valley Road, Chester, CA 96020
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5 of 5 stars
Northern California
3 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

No phones, newspapers, Internet; or even electricity in the rooms (kerosene lamps are provided), and a few have bathrooms down the hall. Located at the end of an unpaved road from the town of Chester in northeast California. But luxury of a dusty country sort, with three excellent meals a day included, a small heated pool, ping-pong table, croquet set,... more

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piedmont california
28 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed four nights at this out of the way down a dirt road retreat. The cabins and bungalows do not have electricity (great kerosene lanterns) so put those cell phones and computers away. They are charming wood cabins with fantastic views over the meadow with the deer roaming by. A great hot springs heated pool which we used every... more

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Sacramento CA
13 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

Just spent four nights at Drakesbad with my husband and two teenage children. No electronics, little electricity, and not a complaint all week. Great food, fantastic flora, fauna, and vista, geothermal marvels, including but not capped by a hot spring fed pool that sat at about 94degrees. We hiked, rode, fly fished (1st time), and played games. We even enjoyed... more

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San Diego, CA
22 May 2008 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

This was one of the best vacations we have EVER taken. We went with our two little girls (2 and 4) who LOVE horses. They had a ball feeding the horses carrots, going on pony rides and exploring some of the hiking. The trails are well maintained and easy for little ones as long as you plan to take breaks.... more

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4 of 5 stars
California
12 Sep 2006 | Trip type: Family
3/3 found this review helpful

My two sons and I stayed at Drakesbad Ranch a couple years ago. It was rustic, but clean and great fun! We hiked to a boiling mud lake, canoed in a pristine pond, went on a horseback ride, swam in the hot spring swimming pool while we watched deer and other animals roaming around the ranch! There were no t.v.'s,... more

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end of Warner Valley Road, Chester, CA 96020