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8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home!

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Relax in this rustic space with a high ceiling, wooden bar, and herringbone-patterned paneling.
Situated in a lush landscape, this two-story house features a simple design with a front porch and well-maintained lawn.
Enjoy a farmhouse-themed kitchen with a large window offering a view of the surrounding landscape, featuring a stainless steel sink, microwave, and oven.
Stunning two-story home with a central entrance, flanked by windows, and a charming garden with a wooden picnic table.
Relax in a stylish bedroom with a large bed, ceiling fan, and wall-mounted artwork.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home!

When you stay at the 8 Mile House, you will enjoy a sense of old California serenity with all of the modern comforts you could want, including four historically themed guest rooms, a scenic covered porch and a large outdoor patio, dining table and barbecue. The standalone party barn is great for watching the game, serving up drinks and hanging out! Elements of the original 19th-century structure are found in nearly every aspect of the property, while apple trees, pomegranate, persimmon trees and grapevines provide a timeless ambiance that is rooted in the ranch’s agricultural heritage. The home sits on 3 acres, surrounded by hiking and biking trails located 5 minutes away.

Built by the Bean brothers in 1877, this home is exactly eight miles from the mission town of San Luis Obispo—a meaningful distance at the time of its creation. Located at the north base of the steep Cuesta Grade on the original El Camino Real, the home was used as a hotel for travelers making their way up or down the grade. The travelers could park their heavily loaded wagons, seek overnight lodging and even rent extra teams of horses for their journey across the grade.

Today, the 8 Mile House stands as a testament to Santa Margarita Ranch's tradition of “early California rancho hospitality.” Originally settled by Franciscan missionaries in the late 1700s, Santa Margarita Ranch is still one of California’s oldest continuously operated cattle ranches—and is today best known as the home of Ancient Peaks Winery.

The 8 Mile House ultimately reflects a love of history and a joy in sharing the ranch with others—a passion that is evident in all of the little details that make this place so special.
Located less than 20 minutes from Shell or Avila Beach, and Santa Margarita Lake (a great fishing spot), 5 minutes from wine tasting/zip ling and only 15 minutes from Downtown San Luis Obispo.

***Five Star Coffee Program- We start your stay with a supply of coffee, filters, coffee pods, cream, and sugar for our provided drip and pod-style coffee makers onsite at every home
***Dogs are only allowed with an additional $25/night per dog fee. The pet fee is not included in the 'initial quote'. Please let us know if you will be bringing a dog(s) during your stay, so we can charge accordingly.***Wi-Fi and/or power outages can occur periodically in our small town and rural settings, over which we have no control***There may be wildlife on site, including bugs, both inside and outside.***
***We continue to implement our already rigorous cleaning protocols along with an added layer of disinfecting, as we finalize for each guest arrival. On departure, we ask that you take out the trash and begin a load of towels in the laundry, if it exists onsite, and we require that you not leave any dirty dishes/pots & pans. A fee of up to $200 may be charged for dirty dishes/pots & pans.***
County Permit # 6008975


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Property manager

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Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails 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

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Historical “the 8 Mile House”
Historical Ranch Home The 8 Mile House
Historical Ranch Home “The 8 MILE HOUSE”
Historical Ranch Home- “The 8 MILE HOUSE” Atascadero
Historical Ranch Home- “The 8 MILE HOUSE” Private vacation home
1305-205031

About the area

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Santa Margarita, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 10 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Fremont Theater - 10 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 10 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 10 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Cuesta College - 16 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 16 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VG Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪PokiRito - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪SLO Donut Co - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪At Bites - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Metro Station 19 - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home! located?

Situated in Santa Margarita, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Los Padres National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ancient Peaks Winery and Pozo Valley Winery. Reservoir Canyon Trail and Atascadero State Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway with friends

Enjoyed wine tasting in the area as well as a great escape room in Santa Margarita. Wonderful accommodations. Clean, well maintained, and comfortable. Nice patio area for grilling and back porch for gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

June 2023 Stay

It was beautiful! The historic home is comfortable and restored with style. Traveling with 3 boys who loved the setting and wanted to stay longer.

10/10 Excellent

Alissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Unique and Special Property

We really enjoyed everything about this property. It is off the 101, and you can hear the highway, but the house and grounds are so special that it wasn’t an issue. Remodeled beautifully for a historic home. Lots of character.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

February 2023 Stay

Great old house, love the peacocks..... water pressure could be a little higher. The house is well equipped for 8 guests, we will be back.

8/10 Good

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

8 Mile House

Great house & property. Clean, well stocked. A little safety concern getting onto freeway from house & after washing a load of clothes found that the dryer did not work. Otherwise, would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

a week at a VRBO

We had a very nice time at this property. There were only two issues that was a concern, First turning off the highway and getting back on the highway was a little concerning. It seemed a little dangerous. The other problem was they advertized a washer and dryer and we were counting on those because there were 8 of us getting ready for our sons wedding. and we had a lot of clothes that needed unwrinkeled. The dryer did not work at all. they said that they ordered a knew one, so they knew it was broke but never metioned it, They did allow us to use the other units dryer but it was very inconvenient , down the way a bit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

Beautiful Country Escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The 8 Mile House was a wonderful respite from the heat and hustle and bustle for our family. While the pictures are beautiful, they don't do the property justice. We especially enjoyed the well-appointed kitchen which gave us plenty of room to spread out and converse while enjoying food and drink. The property owner had thought of many extras, including paper towel, dish soap, tin-foil, and even a generous amount of coffee. There were many dishes, plenty of wine glasses, and the knives were even sharp (we had brought our own just in case)! Other amenities were better than described (not pictured in the Airbnb photos is that there is now a gas BBQ as well as charcoal grill and fire pit). We also appreciated the very well laid out instructions on the wall (there is a digital plaque), which included ideas for attractions/restaurants in the area. Waking up to the peacocks in the morning was something my son especially enjoyed. The porch was a favorite for our family to sit outside and enjoy the breeze. The barn/wine bar was a hit with the adults, as some of us enjoyed going to bed early and others could enjoy themselves with a beverage and conversation, without the risk of disturbing anyone. Overall, we were extremely impressed and hopefully we’ll return soon.
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4/10 Poor

BEVERLY K.

Wish we would have known

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I have to state I was shocked at the location. If I had known that there was a home on the property that was like a real junk yard I would have never rented this home. There were 7 of us in total. All of us agreed we would not have choose this place had we known.
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10/10 Excellent

Ethan S.

Beautiful, historic home outside SLO

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were blown away by this property. A true gem 8 miles from SLO — it never took us more than 15 minutes to get to town, and yet you're far enough from the city that we were able to watch the shooting stars of the Perseid meteor shower at night. Very clean and organized, with all the amenities you'll need, and then some. More than worth it for a family or group. The road noise is very noticeable when you're sitting outside, but barely audible inside the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

A guest from Columbia, MD

Beautiful - Off the Beaten Path

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything with the property was advertised as expected and was lovely, clean and a great place for a group reunion. I found the location a bit trickier even than the directions state to locate the home and it was a bit far out for my preference but was overall a great place.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Napa, California

8mile review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A great place for a larger group to spend time together. We had 4 couples and it was spacious, very cute, and well set up. Would recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

James Y.

Great Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house exceeded our expectations. It was very meticulously appointed and you can tell that the owners took great care in every detail. Every morning we were greeted by turkeys, peacocks, and hummingbirds. The house was very spacious with plenty of seating and was very clean throughout. Beds and linens were very comfortable. A tad hard to find, for the timid driver, but well worth it. The provided coordinates are a must for mapping the house for directions. Quite noisy on the outside back-patio due to the nearby 101 freeway, but very quiet inside. No trains came by in the evening, and we were away most times during the day, so there was not much bother from the nearby train tracks. All in all, it was very comfortable and quaint, and we can't wait to return.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family get together location

Comfortable, quiet property, with roaming peacocks and hummingbirds as a unexpected treat! Loved the rustic, old farmhouse, comfortably updated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Damon D.

July 2022 Stay

Excellent traditional California Home. Truly historical landmark. Very clean and the grounds were well kept. Water pressure was a bit low but not unbearable. Please remove incorrect address on check-in instructions {don’t type in Old US101} and you must use Google Map only.. when navigating there. Exiting highway needs to be done carefully if traveling North bound. It’s easy to circle back at the next exit if you miss your turn. We recommend darker curtains for clients wanting to sleep past 6 AM. The Peacock’s were beautiful but a bit noisy in the early hours. The Family Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

Our stay in the historic 8 Mile House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at 8 Mile House. This included everything from the peacocks and wild turkeys drinking out of the fountain next to the home, the horseshoe and corn hole games, and large, open spaces.

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A hideaway in heaven

This home was perfect for our family. The house is clean and beautiful inside and out. We had plenty of space to enjoy out time together. The beds were extremely comfortable and the amenities were excellent! The property is relaxing, serene, and calming. We loved watching the peacocks, bobcat, and a few chipmunks roaming the land. Checking in and out was a smooth and easy process. Communication from management was superb! We highly recommend the 8 mile house. We will definitely reserve this home for future stays in the area. Thank you again for a perfect weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Geraldine C.

August 2021 Stay

The 8 Mile House was an absolutely perfect stay for our group getaway. The house is secluded within driving distance of many points of interest. It was clean, had all that we needed to feel comfortable, and was spacious for our group of 7. We enjoyed sipping wine and relaxing on the porch while watching the peacocks and turkeys roam outside on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Lara e.

August 2021 Stay

What a lovely escape! The property is very clean and relaxing. The management company was friendly and helpful (we always find it better to book directly with the agency instead of the online portals).The landscaping and grounds are so well done... Maybe they are expanding soon? We enjoyed relaxing on the porch and watching all of the wild life... Wild turkeys, peacocks, lizards, salamanders, hawks, humming birds, cows, horses... The house offers a great mix of new and old... There is a queen room down stairs with a bathroom (+tub) and 1 king and 2 queen rooms upstairs sharing 1 bathroom (shower only). We never heard a train :) Although the highway is nearby, the lull of that with the fountain we not an issue. It is a great rental if you are exploring the area and just as great if you don't want to leave. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Family trip to the Central Coast

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A beautiful home, clean, well maintained, and updated. Lovely landscaping, tranquil water fountain, happy birds and peacocks welcomed us upon arrival. Great comfy beds and pillows. The location offers great privacy. It is next to the 101 freeway, so there is some road noise but not an issue for us. The access road entering/exiting to get to this house is not for the faint of heart. Be prepared, and ready- cars zipping downhill fast. Super helpful to enter the GPS Location Coordinates in Google Maps to know exactly when to turn. Overall a great and comfortable stay for our family. A memorable place!
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew I.

great for family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: we had six adults and two kids. plenty of seating, amazing fully stocked kitchen, and beautiful scenery. you are close to the freeway but you can’t hear inside. i will definitely be back!
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8/10 Good

DAVID B.

February 2022 Stay

very nice rustic house. great time with friends and family.
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10/10 Excellent

November 2021 Thanksgiving

We had a Great Thanksgiving in this charming farmhouse!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Agnes P.

Great place for a weekend getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was the perfect place to spend the weekend with old friends. Everything from checking in, cleanliness, charm, and amenities were excellent. We also all agreed that the beds and sheets were really comfortable. This place was more than enough to accommodate all 3 couples and 2 kids. The only negative is that we had some trouble finding the place off the grade, especially in the dark. Be sure to use Google maps.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely adorable

Such a cute cozy property to stay in! You will love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house!

I booked this property for my sister’s low key wine themed bachelorette party and it was the perfect place for us to celebrate. The house was clean, beautiful, and fully stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Everyone kept commenting on how great the house was! One of our favorite parts was how clearly we could see the night stars. We also loved all the wildlife surrounding us. (Horses, peacocks, turkeys, etc.) The pictures are indicative of exactly what you can expect from the property! The only thing we had a small issue with was that the address took us to the wrong side of the freeway and we ended up on someone else’s property. If the property managers could update the address or supply easier directions, it would help future guests. We found the property by using the GPS coordinates left in a review by a previous guest which was helpful! For anyone needing to find it - the property can be located right off the Northbound side of the 101. If your GPS is telling you it is located on the southbound side, that is incorrect and you’ll have to turn around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021