Settle into authentic 'SLO CAL' in our cozy and casual Surf Ranchita - The Los Osos Valley Guest House is a rustic hideaway nestled between quaint rural farmlands, laid back Los Osos and the rugged natural coastline. It's a perfect base stay with it's casual rustic vibe, unique character and renovated modern conveniences. Enjoy a fully stocked 3 bedroom house with hot tub, infrared sauna, outdoor shower, 4 TVs private WiFi, heated marble floors, BBQ patio and outdoor seating with amazing views. The space Settle into authentic 'SLO CAL' in our cozy and casual Surf Ranchita - The Los Osos Valley Guest House - is a rustic hideaway nestled between quaint rural farmlands, laid back Los Osos and the rugged natural coastline of Montano de Oro State Park & Morro Bay Estuary. The Los Osos Valley Guesthouse is a perfect base for unplugging or unplugging-while-still-plugged-in, with it's casual rustic vibe, unique character and renovated modern conveniences. Our location is conveniently right off the main connecting road, but has a cozy low-key atmosphere which immediately makes you feel warm and welcome with dark wide plank flooring, original exposed brick and wooden ceilings, you feel like you can curl up with a good book or be part of the action while cooking your own meals laughing and entertaining in the open space living area. You can enjoy the heated marble floors in both bathrooms and/or in the hot/cold outdoor shower before soaking in the hot tub and infrared sauna, after a day of exploring. It's just a short scenic drive off the 101 from SLO, yet offers countless miles of Kayaking, Hiking and Biking Trails-often overlooking breathtaking coastal vistas, tide pools, blow holes, challenging surf spots and world class birding with accessible wildlife viewing. It proudly has one of the few intact natural estuaries and water sheds today, which is also part of the Pacific Flyway - the Avian Superhighway. You'll enter the property under an archway adorned with a surfing bear and our 2 acres have some great views back thru native pygmy oaks of Hollister Peak - one of the ancient 'Nine Sisters' volcanic chain including Morro Rock. We (the owners) live on the property in a separate stand alone house, where we enjoy fusing the casual coastal style with the back drop of the mesmerizing and rugged, yet every-changing vistas of the Central Coast. Our Solar Powered Guest House features barn doors to 3 Bedrooms: Bedroom 1: Comfy Queen Bed with 2 small night stands and sconce bedside lamps, with Ensuite Bathroom and heated marble floor, a walk in glass shower, hair dryer, make up mirror, folding luggage rack, smart TV on wall with shelves under, a side chair, small walk in closet, and sheer/pull down black-out curtains. Bedroom 2: Comfy twin beds with small side tables, an office desk/chair/lamp, with a wall mounted Roku TV on wall above, a side chair, small built in closet, with sheer/pull down black-out curtains (eclectic decoration and vintage masks are on the walls - one kid got scared) Bedroom 3: Comfy padded King Bed with 2 small side tables and bedside lamps, an office desk/chair/lamp, built in bench settee with 4 modern chairs, loveseat and coffee table, folding luggage rack, Roku TV on stand, and long shelves with misc books, toys, cards & board games, small hand weights and bands, yoga mat, guitar and built in cabinets with a (very small) hanging clothes cabinet. This room has sliding glass doors and long red curtains to a private patio shared with the kitchen sliding glass doors, Adirondack chairs, a standing fire pit, cafe tables and chairs and the bbq grill. ALL ROOMS in the house have independent Mitsubishi split-unit HVACs with remotes, both of the Two Bathrooms have heated marble floors and walk in glass showers. The fully appointed Kitchen has a zelige backsplash and concrete style kitchen island with 3 barstools and countertop stainless steel water filter, a casual sofa and dining table with long bench and stools. The Living area is dark and cozy and has a built in bench banquet with a sofa and loveseat across and 5 small nested coffee tables, and a heated digital Fireplace on white washed stone hearth. The guest house has its own private WiFi and 4 Smart/Roku TVs wireless speakers and a full laundry room with washer/dryer, sink and iron. Unique touches like an antique phone booth and piano, a small bar area, and again, the privacy patio off the Kitchen/King Bedroom with cafe tables, Adirondack lounge chairs, fire pit and Loco outdoor propane griddle grill. Guest access For the most part, for your safety, we request you only access the east side of the property (in front of and east of the Guest House road) We are still working on landscaping and renovations on "our" side so please consider it "off limits" to guests. We also ask that you enter the property on your own gravel road, and park in your own designated parking area. You should go slow also, as coming in and out of your gravel area is tricky and it has soft edges (you don't want to fall off) If needed you can pull up onto a flat concrete sidewalk for no-step access into the house. Your parking area has a bench in front and a small fire pit seating area with 3 orange Adirondack chairs for seasonal Cali Poppies and 'Dark Sky' nights *and no street lights, not to mention an authentic vintage Parisian street table and chairs, and corn holing too. The east side of the guest house has gated access to a fenced in outdoor hot tub spa and accompanying sauna hut with an Infrared Canadian hemlock color sauna (says seats 3, but 2 is better) with salt stones and little seating area *(upon request we have a folding massage table and local massage therapist references) and adjoining is an outdoor open air hot/cold shower. Just another FYI: We have a small chicken coup behind the guest house (but no roosters) and sometimes we have our hydroponic veggie garden going too. We also have an EV (Ford-Pass) fast charging station back there, that you can use upon request, as well as various beach items. Well-behaved house trained Pets and Children of all ages are welcome but MUST BE ATTENDED TO AT ALL TIMES and please keep in mind the specific strict rules for hot tub and infrared sauna use. YOU are solely responsible for watching and being with your children and pets at ALL TIMES on the property and it is NOT baby proofed (lots of open cupboards, rough and sharp edges) and it does NOT have a fenced in yard, so dogs must be leashed when outdoors (the main road also has a lot of fast cars). Let us know if you'd like to borrow any items you don't find in the house, we have lots of "stuff" both beach or otherwise, and can often lend or point you in the right direction. All that said, we hope you'll enjoy the SLO CAL Life here too. Other things to note DAY TRIP IDEAS : The Los Osos Valley Guest House is a great base for day trips to explore the coast up to Hearst Castle and look for the wandering zebras, the huge (and aromatic) elephant seals & light house, or strolling thru charming Cambria's downtown and the raised boardwalks and driftwood forts on Moonstone Beach. You can also find miles of protected coastal trails and (often) empty surf spots all to yourselves at Montano de oro Park, Estero Bluffs or Harmony Headlands *(let us know if interested and we'll share some good surf spots) Cayucos Pier is a fun stop and has a little shipwreck and abandoned abalone farm nearby. You can encounter the adorable resident otters up-close in Morro Bay or take a fishing or whale watching tour and you can even kayak the bay and view the local oyster farms. Farmer's Markets can be found most everyday nearby, countless wineries and it's not too far to explore Los Alamos' foodie spots, Solvang's Danish flair or even an Ostrich Farm. You can go up the 101 to a few funky food spots in tiny Santa Margarita and Templeton or further afield to the larger 'little town of Paso Robles and it's lovely downtown square, the 'Sensorio' Light Art installation is amazing, hot springs and great food, wineries, beer and music in the Tin City area is also a fun treat. Staying more nearby in SLO, you can enjoy the outrageous pink of the Madonna Inn, a 250 year old Mission, or explore the lively shopping and dining scene. Also nearby is Avila Hot Springs, Pismo's Clams and Monarch Groves, or drive upon the actual beach or in dune buggies at Oceano (there's also a real Drive-in Theater in SLO) even Michelin star foodies will find a few hidden gems in the area too. In the immediate neighborhood a few minutes away from the Guest House, you'll also find some wooded trails at Los Osos Oaks State Reserve, and in the other direction down the road towards the coast is Baywood area's Sweet Springs Preserve on the Bay with an easy trail, birding blinds and popular kayaking/SUP. Also the 90 acre Elfin Forest with raised boardwalks and sweeping views of the Estuary and Rock. Baywood also has several funky little bakeries, restaurants and bars and we are happy to share recommendations as much - or as little- as you'd like. Either way, you'll be happy to simply enjoy discovering this beautifully diverse, yet, somehow unexploited and well preserved " OG Cali-ness" on the Central Coast and as they say here.... "shhh don't tell anyone, so it stays our secret" CHEERS!