Escape to the Barrett Family Ranch, a 5-bedroom haven nestled in Orange Park Acres, Southern California's most prestigious equestrian community. Slumber peacefully amidst rustling Eucalyptus trees and awaken to singing songbirds. With a Western Library, bunkhouse off the giant back porch, and custom craftsmanship throughout this sprawling ranch house offers something for everyone.
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Entire home
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20425 sq m
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Kitchen
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Pet friendly
Air conditioning
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sleeps 20+! Ranch Retreat Minutes from Disneyland - Convention Center - Beach!
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
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 4,570 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
Events are allowed if pre-approved. Add'l Fees an
Recreational Vehicles (VH) can be hosted onsite an
Important! Please do not block the horse trails.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Must pre-approve. Add'l cleaning fee.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Supervision required at all times.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
Must pre-approve. Event Insurance & Add'l Fees.
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 and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Must pre-approve. Event Insurance & Add'l Fees.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 10571 Meads
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Orange, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Downtown Disney® District and Anaheim GardenWalk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Disneyland® Resort and Disney California Adventure® Park. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Anaheim Convention Center and Orange County Fair and Events Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding. Visit our Orange travel guide
Is Sleeps 20+! Ranch Retreat Minutes from Disneyland - Convention Center - Beach! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sleeps 20+! Ranch Retreat Minutes from Disneyland - Convention Center - Beach!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sleeps 20+! Ranch Retreat Minutes from Disneyland - Convention Center - Beach!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sleeps 20+! Ranch Retreat Minutes from Disneyland - Convention Center - Beach! located?
This family-friendly Orange vacation home is located in the mountains, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Santiago Canyon College, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chapman University and Canyon Plaza Shopping Center. Irvine Regional Park and Yorba Regional Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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This is a super unique home with a fascinating history! Great location (convenient yet quiet), and incredibly clean. Worked well for my eight person work team to have our company retreat.
What a wonderful property! Our family group of 15 had plenty of room to spread out for our week long stay in Orange. The home itself exudes history and love - full of antiques and charm. We felt like we were visiting friends. The neighborhood is quiet and we enjoyed seeing the horses nearby. Beds were comfy - showers had plenty of water pressure and our group enjoyed playing cornhole in the backyard! Thank you so much to the Barrett family for sharing their family home.
Laura R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gilda R.
Dec 30, 2018
What a wonderful place to stay.
Spending time with family is important to us. We felt at home. Would come back again.
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.
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! 💙
Fuiono I.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Betty L.
Jul 31, 2024
Liked: Communication, location
A place to shower and sleep
While we were grateful for a place to house our family this house was not what I envisioned for a vacation home. It had too many things in it for little ones to touch. I was grateful we did not have toddlers or special needs children with us. The house was not well-suited for that group.
There were not enoughg wash cloths for everyone and we had to hunt for towels so everyone had one for their showers.
The drawers in the kitchen were not clean.
We needed a map to find things in the kitchen.
We also needed a map for which light switches worked for the lights.
Again we were grateful for a place to sleep and shower but this was not a home to relax in though we could tell it had a lot of history and was loved by its owners.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
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.