Sleeps 20+! Ranch Retreat Minutes from Disneyland - Convention Center - Beach!
About this house rental
Planning a vacation? Wedding? Family reunion? Trip to Disneyland? Or do you just need lots of space to get away? We would love to host you at Barrett Family Ranch! Enjoy custom craftsmanship in the most prestigious equestrian community in Southern California…Orange Park Acres! Our sprawling ranch house features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms separated at mini-suites by a giant Livingroom and Western Library. The gorgeous Master Suite features a private balcony, jacuzzi tub, and his/her vanities. Plus be sure to take advantage of our bunkhouse off the giant back porch! Whether your needs call for sleeping six or sixteen (including couches) we welcome you to the Barrett Family Ranch for brief or extended stays. Ranch style setting among the rustling Eucalyptus trees. Slumber peacefully as warm winds rustle the trees and carry the soft chirp of crickets from the near-by creek. Awaken to singing songbirds and the soft neigh of horses on the trails. Just minutes from Disneyland, Angel Stadium in Anaheim and sparkling beaches like Newport and Laguna, Orange Park Acres is rural retreat in the heart of Southern California’s most visited destinations. Orange Park Acres features a unique system of almost 30 miles of recreational horse trails. It is surrounded by over 2100 acres of open space at Santiago Park and Irvine Regional Park featuring the OC Zoo, Pony Rides and Train rides...perfect for kids and horse-lovers! This 4050 square foot 5 bedroom, 3 bath custom home sits on an acre lot surrounded by horse trails and the beautiful views of Saddleback hills. Sweeping 14’ ceilings give the Great Room an immense feel as does the handsome stacked-stone wood-burning fireplace with an adjacent library stocked full of Louis Lamour, Charles Russell and other great authors of the Western world. An entertainers kitchen with custom cabinetry, authentic wood-burning stove (updated with gas and six burners for gourmet cooking standards), antique mounted refrigerator doors, and a large island with separate sink allows guests to help with the cooking! Look up and a vintage, hammered-tin ceiling connects the kitchen to an octagon shaped dining room with another rock fireplace and fabulous French doors that open to grass and plum trees. Gleaming double-sliders adjoin the Living Room to a large covered deck and grassy green backyard, ideal for outdoor meals and family gatherings. Ascend the sweeping staircase to the Master Bedroom with 14’ open-beam wood ceilings, a room full of warm gleaming antique bedroom furniture, and a custom cedar-lined walk-in closet. Enjoy the custom granite fireplace and ornately carved mantel in your Victorian sitting room and take in the valley views from your private balcony. Step down into a spacious romantic bathroom complete with his and hers antique vanities, dual shower heads and an enormous Jacuzzi tub built for two. Additional bedrooms offer sleeping for another 8-10 people. A classic children’s room with toys and twin beds (crib available) and an antique Murphy bed converts the handsome library into sleeping quarters. Distance to Primary Airports & Main Attractions: · John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) – 14 miles · Los Angeles Airport (LAX) – 43 miles · Disneyland – 12 miles · Knotts Berry Farm – 17 miles · SeaWorld – 90 miles · Universal Studios – 45 miles · Anaheim Angels & Ducks Stadium – 7 miles · Beaches: Newport Beach (18 miles), Huntington Beach (22 miles), Laguna Beach (22 miles) Keywords: Ranch, family reunion, wedding, events, estate, horses, equestrian, stables, cabin, Disneyland, Anaheim, Anaheim Convention Center, Disney, Knotts Berry Farm, Newport, Laguna, Costa Mesa, Orange Country, Orange
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Orange, CA
House in Orange, CA
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
$$$$
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(49 Reviews)
5.0
Great home in the hills. So much to see and enjoy, and was the perfect spot for our family to gather for a celebration of life. Thank you so much
5.0
Same as above
3.0
A lovely place for our family to gather. There's plenty of room for everyone and lots and lots of cookware to make meals for a large crowd. The Wi-Fi is great, showers were great, and there were lots of toys for the little ones to play with.
We were unfortunate enough to stay during a heatwave. The A/C system is not great. Some parts of the house (the back cabin, the downstairs bathroom, part of the living room) are nice and cool. As for the rest of the house, the air didn't travel well throughout our 4+ day stay and it got so frustrating that we ended up leaving a little early. I wish we had known this beforehand. Thankfully, they did supply us with plenty of fans (though they were pretty dusty) that kept us at bay but was still a struggle. It is an old house so perhaps that comes with the territory. Additionally, the fridges weren't up to date and didn't keep the food that cool and melted a lot of the ice cream.
Overall, if you're looking for a place to gather with a large group and enjoy some meals, this is a great spot just be mindful about some of the compromises!
5.0
The family enjoyed the house and the stay. Beautiful home with lots of space.
5.0
We loved the house - thanks.
5.0
A really fun place to stay.
The house was roomy enough to accommodate Me and my husband, my children and their partners, and their children. Lots of places for us to get together and catch up with each other. It is decorated with so many interesting things to look at. Perfect location, near Disneyland and not to far from the beaches.
We had a wonderful family reunion and the ranch was a big part of our trip. Thank you for providing such an amazing place for us to stay.
5.0
Beautiful neighborhood. Perfect for large families. The home was clean and close to Disney and beaches. It met all of our expectations.
5.0
House with character
Beautiful neighborhood. Perfect for large families. The home was clean and close to Disney and beaches. It met all of our expectations.
5.0
The home was beautiful and had so many awesome antiques. We visited for a trip to Disneyland and Universal Studios. Some of my family went to the parks early. I opted to enjoy the my lovely surroundings and relax and go with the later group. We had everything we needed and more during our stay.
5.0
Old Country Charm
The home was beautiful and had so many awesome antiques. We visited for a trip to Disneyland and Universal Studios. Some of my family went to the parks early. I opted to enjoy the my lovely surroundings and relax and go with the later group. We had everything we needed and more during our stay.
5.0
Very nice house
4.0
This older home is situated in a quiet residential area consisting of small horse properties. The house easily accommodated our large family group of fourteen (six adults, eight kids ages 4 to 14) for a week. We never felt crowded, and no one had to wait in line for a bathroom. We made frequent use of the well-stocked kitchen, and the large deck (with a propane grill and strings of patio lights) was a great spot for outdoor meals. The house was amply supplied with towels, linens, toilet paper, kitchen supplies, dishware, and the like. We bought groceries, but otherwise had everything we needed to be comfortable.
Once upon a time this 'ranch' featured the outdoor space typical of a large rural property, but now most of that space is not accessible to guests, and is in fact taken up by outbuildings, machinery, an old railroad car, and stacks of construction materials, and guests are not allowed, nor would they want, to wander outside the immediate vicinity of the house. The back yard is just big enough for kids to run around in; we brought bicycles, but it's not really a bike-friendly property or neighborhood.
Each room is chock full of collectibles, memorabilia, antiques, and family heirlooms. There were enough toys and games provided to keep the four-year-old occupied, and while thankfully nothing got broken during our stay, the presence everywhere of so much irreplaceable personal property made the adults a little nervous.
Our visit to SoCal included beach trips and two days at Disneyland. Getting to and from the 55 or 91 freeways takes less than ten minutes. Old Town Orange is just 15 minutes away, Disneyland 25 minutes, the nearest beach about 40 minutes in traffic.
We would stay here again!
5.0
We did not use the house much but while we were there it was wonderful
Very nice house
4.0
Spacious and Rustic Home Full of Memories
This older home is situated in a quiet residential area consisting of small horse properties. The house easily accommodated our large family group of fourteen (six adults, eight kids ages 4 to 14) for a week. We never felt crowded, and no one had to wait in line for a bathroom. We made frequent use of the well-stocked kitchen, and the large deck (with a propane grill and strings of patio lights) was a great spot for outdoor meals. The house was amply supplied with towels, linens, toilet paper, kitchen supplies, dishware, and the like. We bought groceries, but otherwise had everything we needed to be comfortable.
Once upon a time this 'ranch' featured the outdoor space typical of a large rural property, but now most of that space is not accessible to guests, and is in fact taken up by outbuildings, machinery, an old railroad car, and stacks of construction materials, and guests are not allowed, nor would they want, to wander outside the immediate vicinity of the house. The back yard is just big enough for kids to run around in; we brought bicycles, but it's not really a bike-friendly property or neighborhood.
Each room is chock full of collectibles, memorabilia, antiques, and family heirlooms. There were enough toys and games provided to keep the four-year-old occupied, and while thankfully nothing got broken during our stay, the presence everywhere of so much irreplaceable personal property made the adults a little nervous.
Our visit to SoCal included beach trips and two days at Disneyland. Getting to and from the 55 or 91 freeways takes less than ten minutes. Old Town Orange is just 15 minutes away, Disneyland 25 minutes, the nearest beach about 40 minutes in traffic.
We would stay here again!
5.0
Great experience for the entire Water Polo Team!
We had a great experience hosting the 2021 Water Polo Team! The house comes very well equipped for the entire stay. Kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms. The air conditioner worked throughout the house, but was stronger in certain parts of the house.
We highly recommend this property to any large groups and families.
The hosts were amazing to work with and that made it very easy for us to get everything organized ahead of our visit.
Thank you for the great hospitality!
Pomona Pitzer Water Polo Team!
4.0
The uniqueness of the house was exciting. The entrance was a perfect setting for our family event. The house was filled with history and intrigue. We were able to park our 4 cars in front he driveway. Some extra parking across from he street. The back bedroom air conditioning didn’t cool properly. The bunkhouse window unit did not cool adequately. The bunk house bed frames didn’t not fit the mattress. We shifted around and made it work for our family. The bathrooms and showers were great! So clean. Plenty of towels and linens. The outside reception area was shaded and convenient. The overall experience will be a fond memory to share with family as we recollect the, “Celebration of my Sister and Mothers Life.” The ease and convenient location served us well. Thank you, Barrett Family.
4.0
Comfort of the House
The uniqueness of the house was exciting. The entrance was a perfect setting for our family event. The house was filled with history and intrigue. We were able to park our 4 cars in front he driveway. Some extra parking across from he street. The back bedroom air conditioning didn’t cool properly. The bunkhouse window unit did not cool adequately. The bunk house bed frames didn’t not fit the mattress. We shifted around and made it work for our family. The bathrooms and showers were great! So clean. Plenty of towels and linens. The outside reception area was shaded and convenient. The overall experience will be a fond memory to share with family as we recollect the, “Celebration of my Sister and Mothers Life.” The ease and convenient location served us well. Thank you, Barrett Family.
5.0
The property met all our family needs. The proximity to Knotts Berry Farm, and the ocean beaches made it easy to schedule all the activities. The house was clean and well stocked, and was large enough to accommodate our extended family. The kids had a great time playing Hide N' Seek in all the secret closets. It was an excellent family gathering. We all enjoyed it immensely. Thank you for having us.
5.0
Family reunion.
The property met all our family needs. The proximity to Knotts Berry Farm, and the ocean beaches made it easy to schedule all the activities. The house was clean and well stocked, and was large enough to accommodate our extended family. The kids had a great time playing Hide N' Seek in all the secret closets. It was an excellent family gathering. We all enjoyed it immensely. Thank you for having us.
4.0
Everything went good.. unforgettable memories were created and the laughs were endless . The only complaint that I have is the central air..we stayed here on one of the hottest record setting weekends ever and the a/c was not working in all the rooms..it was unbearable and very uncomfortable. Other than that, we had a great time . Thank you Barrett's!
4.0
Dezi's 17th birthday weekend getaway
Everything went good.. unforgettable memories were created and the laughs were endless 😂. The only complaint that I have is the central air..we stayed here on one of the hottest record setting weekends ever and the a/c was not working in all the rooms..it was unbearable and very uncomfortable. Other than that, we had a great time 😉. Thank you Barrett's! 💙
5.0
Family Reunion
Wonderful and interesting property. Everything went well for this reunion including sleeping arrangements, cooking, entertainment (TV, etc.).
4.0
A quiet getaway close to everything
So Mr. Barrett is awesome. He lives on the property in a small camping trailer, and could probably build a teleporter with all the tools, lumber and know-how in his brain. He runs at a slightly slower pace than the rest of the world, probably intentionally ;-)
The property itself has a ton of heart and character. Richard will probably want to give you a tour of the entire house and show you every little knick knack, but has done this long enough to know what to highlight. You can tell this was his family home where he and his wife raised their kids. Lots of love, care and history here.
If you're looking for a Marriott or Hilton property, this ain't it. It's clean but homey. Well organized, but definitely rustic. A couple of the guys who stayed with me this week are from rural Wyoming & Colorado - they felt right at home.
The kitchen is well stocked and organized - the Barretts definitely know what large groups require in a vacation home. The furniture is comfortable and spacious, and fits the space well.
The Master bedroom is huge, includes a sitting area and a walk out deck that overlooks the backyard. The master bath is bigger than some of the bedrooms, and has 2 separate sink cabinets, plenty of linen storage, bath and shower, etc.
The other bedrooms were fine, and could easily accomodate a large family. One of the bedrooms was quite small, but was decorated like a farm kid's bedroom, complete with a secret hide out!
The deck off the living room was amazing - we didn't even use it for its intended purpose, but you could easily fit 30+ folks around the tables and BBQ your heart out. The 2nd fridge and oven combo on the deck worked out super well for us, we had flexible storage for drinks, desserts, etc.
The community is VERY quiet, and the homes are spaced far enough apart, the parties happening around the neighborhood the week we stayed were not noticeable at all inside the ranch.
Cell service (AT&T) wasn't awesome at the house, others with different carriers had varying results. Never turned on the TV with Apple TV unit, but it looks nice.
Cristol O'Loughlin, Mr. Barrett's daughter was a joy to deal with - our conversation quickly solved a small misunderstanding on our checkout day. I'd love to take the Barretts to dinner one day and hear more about their history and family.
Overall, I am 95% sure I'll be booking the Ranch for NAMM 2021 - it was a fantastic experience that I'd love to repeat!
CJ Lewis
4.0
So Mr. Barrett is awesome. He lives on the property in a small camping trailer, and could probably build a teleporter with all the tools, lumber and know-how in his brain. He runs at a slightly slower pace than the rest of the world, probably intentionally ;-)The property itself has a ton of heart and character. Richard will probably want to give you a tour of the entire house and show you every little knick knack, but has done this long enough to know what to highlight. You can tell this was his family home where he and his wife raised their kids. Lots of love, care and history here.If you're looking for a Marriott or Hilton property, this ain't it. It's clean but homey. Well organized, but definitely rustic. A couple of the guys who stayed with me this week are from rural Wyoming & Colorado - they felt right at home.The kitchen is well stocked and organized - the Barretts definitely know what large groups require in a vacation home. The furniture is comfortable and spacious, and fits the space well.The Master bedroom is huge, includes a sitting area and a walk out deck that overlooks the backyard. The master bath is bigger than some of the bedrooms, and has 2 separate sink cabinets, plenty of linen storage, bath and shower, etc.The other bedrooms were fine, and could easily accomodate a large family. One of the bedrooms was quite small, but was decorated like a farm kid's bedroom, complete with a secret hide out!The deck off the living room was amazing - we didn't even use it for its intended purpose, but you could easily fit 30+ folks around the tables and BBQ your heart out. The 2nd fridge and oven combo on the deck worked out super well for us, we had flexible storage for drinks, desserts, etc.The community is VERY quiet, and the homes are spaced far enough apart, the parties happening around the neighborhood the week we stayed were not noticeable at all inside the ranch.Cell service (AT&T) wasn't awesome at the house, others with different carriers had varying results. Never turned on the TV with Apple TV unit, but it looks nice.Cristol O'Loughlin, Mr. Barrett's daughter was a joy to deal with - our conversation quickly solved a small misunderstanding on our checkout day. I'd love to take the Barretts to dinner one day and hear more about their history and family.Overall, I am 95% sure I'll be booking the Ranch for NAMM 2021 - it was a fantastic experience that I'd love to repeat!CJ Lewis
5.0
Lots of room with a great kitchen for cooking family dinners. Close to grocery stores and restaurants in El Modena. Great base for road cycling (and probably mountain biking too). We had 9 adults of 6 children staying ranging in age from 5 to 80. Indoors, the house offers three common social spaces in addition to the dining room and a sitting area in the upstairs master bedroom.
5.0
The Barretts were lovely and their ranch house is super comfortable!
The house is huge, has tons of palaces to sit and talk or read and is loaded with cowboy memorabilia and antiques. It's got a horse path along the road, a huge back patio for entertaining and the master suite is amazing!
5.0
Roomy house with easy access to Orange County parks
Lots of room with a great kitchen for cooking family dinners. Close to grocery stores and restaurants in El Modena. Great base for road cycling (and probably mountain biking too). We had 9 adults of 6 children staying ranging in age from 5 to 80. Indoors, the house offers three common social spaces in addition to the dining room and a sitting area in the upstairs master bedroom.
5.0
Quiet getaway ranch
The home is a lovely, open space with a nice kitchen and inside or outside dining on a terrace via large sliding glass doors. My family spent most of their time in the kitchen, living room and terrace which were all near each other. We also have an infant baby so the parents and baby had a private room near a bathroom in another wing of the home which was very nice and quiet. And, of course there is the master bedroom suite which is great for coffee and tea with home made scones in the morning! Lovely, lovely! Thank you for a wonderful time!
5.0
Great rental!
The owners were wonderful. The house is very well equipped and extremely comfortable. We had a wonderful time. We had 13 people with us and we were all very comfortable. The ages of our group:. 64 to 2. The house was great for all of us.
5.0
One of a kind spacious home with personality and stories
The layout and spaciousness of this home worked very well for our group. The owner's daughter was on point with her communications and very kind. We enjoyed exploring the house and property, it has many old, antique items that tell stories. It was a solid house, good location for us, two of the girls walked the neighborhood one morning, met a neighbor on a horse and they were able to pet the horse. Having two sinks in the kitchen was convenient and the master bathroom and bedroom are oversized. Thank you Barrett Ranch for your hospitality, much appreciated.
5.0
CR Ministry Leader
This was an amazing place to stay. Everything we needed was available. It accommodated our group of 16 very well. The location is incredible. What a beautiful place to stay for our TEAM and what a blessing it was to be there. Thank you!!
5.0
Barrett ranch
Great location 20-30 min from Disney, newport, Laguna, Anaheim stadium. Also, really close to several neat parks with tons to do with family. Very unique property in an equestrian neighborhood and home has been built by the propiator and is literally like a cowboy museum. We had two families total of 9 people and there was a ton of space and could have slept 10 more!
5.0
Nice, quiet and away from the city but easy drive to Disneyland!
First time using VRBO and it was a great experience!
4.0
plenty of room,nice antiques, patio and backyard are awesome
overall it was great, the only reason four stars and not 5 is some floodlights were out in the yard that limited outdoor, off the deck evening activities.
5.0
What a wonderful place to stay.
Spending time with family is important to us. We felt at home. Would come back again.
5.0
We loved Barrett's Ranch and had a wonderful time.
Mr. Barrettt is such a great host and the home is so very unique. It made our family reunion so fun.
5.0
Absolutely Wonderful!!
There were 20 of us staying in the house.. the accommodations were perfect.
5.0
Great home for a family vacation of 17 people
This was a great home for my family of 17 people to stay during our reunion. We especially enjoyed the location that allowed us to drive to Disney in 20 minutes but then enjoy the calm and quiet of the Orange area. The kitchen was fantastic and had everything we needed (minus a can opener we couldn't find) and we liked the outdoor eating space. The house was clean and had plenty of linens. I think the best part of our stay was enjoying the local Fourth of July parade where the kids collected candy and we got to cheer and wave for Richard and Phyllis as they participated in the parade.
5.0
A roomy retreat amidst Orange County hustle and bustle
A dozen of us really enjoyed our stay at Barrett Family Ranch! Members of our men's hockey team and some spouses loved the roominess and ambiance of this Orange County gem. Close to Anaheim attractions, but tucked away in a relaxing equestrian community. Friendly and accessible owners, and plenty of sleeping room for everyone! The patio and living room were both ample spots for our group to congregate, share meals, and play games. Plenty of comfy places in the house to cozy up with one of the hundreds of books in the many bookcases, and an abundance of historic/antique western decor with which to be amazed! We really enjoyed it, and look forward to our next Anaheim tournament at Barrett Family Ranch!
5.0
Exactly what our family needed.
We had a family group of 18 and everything worked out perfectly. Our hosts were super and made sure all of our needs were met. The property is close enough to the places we needed to be that we were able spend all of the time we wanted at them and not on the road to and from. Overall we couldn't be more pleased with how everything went.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Orange?
The average price for a rental in Orange is $246 per night. This rental is $437 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sleeps 20+! Ranch Retreat Minutes from Disneyland - Convention Center - Beach!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sleeps 20+! Ranch Retreat Minutes from Disneyland - Convention Center - Beach!. Enjoy the water!
Is Sleeps 20+! Ranch Retreat Minutes from Disneyland - Convention Center - Beach! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Sleeps 20+! Ranch Retreat Minutes from Disneyland - Convention Center - Beach!?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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