Book a stay at this unique, recently renovated historic ranch house on a 1,400 acre and six generation cattle ranch. The north entrance of the majestic Sequoia & Kings Canyon Nat’l Parks and Giant Sequoia Nat’l Monument is a convenient 30 minute drive. The Baker House is just a short 10 minute drive off of Hwy 180. Yosemite is a doable day trip from the Ranch. The Baker House, located on the Baker & Hall Ranch, was the original family home built in 1921 by our grandfather, Chan Baker, on what would become at one time a 12,500 acre ranch. The house was one of the very first modern homes in the mountain area. It was also one of the first homes in the local foothills with electricity, after Chan had a Delco-Light Plant installed behind the house to provide power to the house, garage and main barn. In September of 2022, an extensive renovation was undertaken to restore much of the beauty and integrity of the home. The original, craftsman features of the home were preserved in the renovation, while new upgrades were carefully chosen to modernize the home without losing the home’s unique quality and style. In May of 2023, the Baker House welcomed its first Airbnb guests. Many furniture & decor pieces in the Baker House have been in the family for more than 50 years and have been restored or are custom pieces built specifically during the renovation for this home. In addition, the majority of the photographs and canvases are of the Ranch, over the past 80 years or from more recently. Most of the newer scenic photographs were taken by our 18 year old grandson who has a keen eye for details. Bedrooms Bedroom 1, the “Cowboy Room” king size bed new 12” memory foam mattress room darkening roller shades large walkthrough closet luggage rack Bedroom 2, “Olive’s Room” queen size bed new 12” memory foam mattress room darkening roller shades direct access to the bathroom refinished Drexel vanity large walkthrough closet luggage rack Third bedroom double/full bed new 12” memory foam mattress private closet luggage rack room darkening solar shades curtains to provide privacy Accommodations Guests will be reserving the entire 1,300 sq ft main house, except for the walk-in pantry that is used for our housekeeping. Guests will also have full access to the front, backyard, and side yard areas adjacent to the home. Restricted Areas IMPORTANT!!! This is still a working cattle ranch. Guests will be restricted from accessing or using other storage buildings, shop area, barns, corrals, or any other ranch property. Access to any restricted areas is only possible if guests are accompanied by the owners or one of their designated representatives. Accessibility This is an older home and currently does not accommodate accessibility for Individuals with disabilities. My husband and I are semi-retired and live in one of the homes on the Ranch. We enjoy welcoming our guests to the Ranch and providing any information or assistance that is helpful for guests. You will be able to text me, or call, if you have any concerns. In the event we are unavailable, one of our Ranch representatives will be available for assistance. The Baker House is situated on a working cattle ranch. By staying with us, you may have opportunities to see actual ranch activities in person. Depending on the time of the year you book, there may be a round up occurring, a branding, or winter hay feeding of the herd. If it’s calf weaning time, the corral will be a noisy calf area. Luckily, the Baker House is not in super close proximity to the corral, but you may hear some calf noises. In addition, there may be a few times when the cowboys will pull their horse trailers in past the house to park by the Ranch Shop Building. The Baker House is one of the Hall family’s four homes that are located on the 1,400 acre ranch. The four single family homes owned by the Ranch create a sense of community without infringing on the privacy of the individual homesites. Sans Baker Rd, which runs through the ranch property, is named for our great grandfather, Sands Baker. What was once a simple ranch road, Sans Baker Rd is now one of the primary roads that connects residential areas to the south of the ranch to Dunlap Rd and on out to Highway 180. This is a County road and is well-maintained . Please note: When you enter our address in a map search, our location may come up as being in Squaw Valley or Yokuts Valley instead of Dunlap. Our address is in Dunlap, but for some very strange reason people sometimes locate our address under the two other areas! Children This is an “adult only” listing for individuals 13 years old or older. The Ranch House is currently not setup with childproofing and accommodations for younger children, or outside with a secure yard. *Note: A reservation with children aged 8-12 will be considered, based on excellent guest reviews from your previous hosts. While it maybe tempting to go exploring, all individuals listed in the reservation agree to respect the off-limits areas, unless they are with a Ranch representative. Pets No pets or animals of any kind are permitted at this listing. This includes inside or outside. Domestic Animals & Wildlife It is important that guests understand they are booking at a location known for domestic ranch animals such as cows, bulls, and horses. These are not pets and should never be approached as such. Wildlife animals are around; however, for the most part they avoid us as much as we try to avoid them. We do encourage guests to be alert during warmer months for rattlesnakes. We always strive to keep our yards well-maintained with short grass and free of any debris. Our family has coexisted on the Ranch with wild critters for over 150 years. Some of the best snake advice during the warmer months is to be aware of your surroundings and look before you step, sit down, turn anything over like a log or rock, or reach into anything. Supplies The host will supply some basic items in limited amounts for short stays, including but not limited to the following: 28 qt/26 L Igloo Ice chest Paper plates, cups, and bowls Plastic utensils-forks, knives, spoons Toilet paper, Kleenex, paper towels Napkins Hand soap Bath soap Laundry soap-Costco Kirkland Pods Laundry soap-Tide Free & Gentle Pods Bleach, Shout Spray, Dryer Sheets K cup Coffee pods, regular & decaf Tea, Hot chocolate Assorted sugar & sweetener packets Stevia & Raw sugar packets Ketchup, mayonnaise & mustard packets Microwave popcorn Creamer packets Biscotti Assorted Breakfast or Protein Bars Cooking supplies: olive oil, baking sprays Spices & seasonings commonly used Pepper, salt, garlic salt, salt substitute Vinegars: balsamic, cider, rice Aluminum foil, plastic wrap, ziplock bags Disposable aluminum pans 9”x 12” Bottle & reusable straw cleaning brushes *If you are booking a longer stay or anticipate a higher need for some items, please plan to supplement the provided supply since we are not in close proximity to a store to replace items easily. Dishwasher **Be aware: The house was built prior to electric appliances, and does not have accommodations at this time for a built-in dishwasher. Guests are expected to leave all used dishes in a thoroughly cleaned condition at the end of their stay. A supply of paper plates, bowls, cups, and plastic utensils are provided for guests in the upper cabinet to the right of the kitchen sink. Shoes or Footwear Kindly remove your shoes by either door entrance, or use the provided shoe booties that are placed in the designated baskets close to each entrance. This request will help keep the cleaning fees lower, and gravel will not be tracked into the house. And NO ONE likes to step on gravel barefoot in the middle of the night! Smoking Absolutely no smoking or vaping inside the house! Smoking is permissible in the yard or gravel area; however, please place used cigarettes in an appropriate container. Let’s keep the yard nice for the next guests. Wood fires Inside: No indoor wood fires, candle burning, or incense burning is permitted. The fireplace is not functional at this time. In place of a wood fire, there is a display of battery operated candles that are set on timers to come on in the evening that provide a beautiful glow. Outside: Wood fires outside are only allowed in the designated fire pit during non fire season months, typically October to April. *Note: When permitted, guests will be provided with one fire pit of wood. Additional fire pit wood is available for purchase with cash. **If the grass conditions on the Ranch are too dry, or it has been designated as fire season by CalFire, no wood or charcoal fires are allowed on the Ranch. This also applies to the use of fireworks, which are not allowed by law in our area of Fresno County. Fireworks are not permitted in the Fresno County Foothills east of the Friant Canal, which is the area that includes the Ranch. Early Check in or Later Checkout Times Although we will try to be accommodating, requests for early check in or later checkout times may not be possible due to scheduling of other bookings or cleaning schedules. Be sure to confirm that an early arrival time is an option with the host prior to your arrival. Power Outages A backup power source has recently been added to the property to provide power to the house incase of an outage with PG&E, which is the provider of electricity in our mountain area. In the event of an outage, the on-site power source will allow guests to use lights, fans, heater, microwave, refrigerator, and water. We ask guests to refrain from using the air conditioning, washer or dryer, and oven during outages. Either my husband, myself, or a Ranch Helper will need to access the backyard area to connect and power the house during an outage. Occasional power outages & internet disruptions can occur in the mountain areas, primarily due to inclement weather, high winds, or maintenance. If we are notified of a scheduled outage, we will try to let you know before your arrival. However, with most outages, we do not have control of these occurrences.