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Reviews of Bandy Canyon Ranch

3 out of 5
Bandy Canyon Ranch
16251 Bandy Canyon Road, Escondido, CA

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 108 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie Grace

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a hidden gem. It feels like you're in a forest and staying in a cabin. In the morning, you can hear the birds, and at night, you can hear the frogs and owls. They have an animal sanctuary you can tour, which is great because it teaches the kids the history of the animals and how they were rescued. The staff is super friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the fire pit with the smores, the big playground area for the kids, and the jacuzzi with the cabanas. The kids can run and play in big grassy areas during the day, and the game room has a big projector and couches where you can relax and watch TV. We are coming back this summer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great property to relax and enjoy nature. The cabins were well appointed for the most part. Our cabin was updated and well decorated except the bathroom. It had old 1970s cabinetry and shower. The shower head was rusted and small. Since our stay was brief, it wasn’t a big deal, but would’ve preferred a fully updated cabin for a longer stay. The breakfast basket is such a nice touch especially since grocery is a little far. The staff is helpful and welcoming. Inspite of the rain, the staff still made Easter fun for the kids. Kudos to the young lady who gave us a tour of the animal sanctuary. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. This is a great place for a family getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Emma on 11 Apr 2024
Hi Eleanor, I appreciate your thoughtful feedback. I'll definitely pass it along to the team. Regarding the cottage updates, our contractors suggested scheduling the new bathroom installations for our off-peak season as they will take some time. This way, we can minimize disruptions for our guests during the busy season and avoid the need to cancel any reservations. We have a limited inventory, so we want to ensure a smooth experience for our guests. I am so happy to hear that you had a fun easter at the Ranch and we hope that you come back to visit us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Bandy Canyon. The views and nature sounds were incredible and the staff was very friendly. We will be coming back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Emma on 4 Apr 2024
Hello Laura! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are so happy to hear that you had a great time at the Ranch and we would be absolutely delighted to welcome you back! I will pass your kind words along to our team.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most beautiful ranches Ive ever been to! The staff were very friendly and accomidating!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Emma on 3 Mar 2024
Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for your feedback! It was so lovely to meet you and we are really looking forward to your next visit :)

10/10 Excellent

M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful property and serenity. Be sure to look at all the different cottages to fit your needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Emma on 21 Feb 2024
Good Morning, M! Thank you for your lovely review and feedback. We have 15 cottages that accommodate from 2-6 guests so there is quite a variety and no two are the same :) We hope that you visit us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this property! It is so unique. I will definitely come back. The hot tub is so nice under the stars. Enjoyed the fire pit and s’mores. The property was beautiful to walk. The rental area is so beautiful. The Pelican room is very nice for a movie. They give you a generous breakfast. Just all around wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Emma on 20 Feb 2024
Hi Karen! Thank you so much for your review! We completely agree with you, the Ranch is magical in the evening :). We are so happy to hear you had a great time!

10/10 Excellent

roshanak

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Emma on 17 Feb 2024
Thank you so much for your great rating, Roshanak! We hope you had a great time and visit us again soon!

8/10 Good

scott, thousand palms

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Emma on 9 Jan 2024
Hi Scott! Thank you for your review! We hope that you come back to visit us again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Emma on 21 Jan 2024
Hello Karolina! Thank you for your 5 star rating :). We hope you visit us again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Farooque

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just got back from an overnight stay at the cottage. Beautiful area, surroundings among nature. The cottage was warm and comfy, and clean. We had a balcony to ourselves and ample space for the 2 of us. However, when it came to dinner time, the restaurant on site was CLOSED. We looked up numerous "nearby" places but none would deliver due to the resort either being too far away or closed for christmas holiday.NO FOOD DELIVERY available to this resort! We called reception who was very nice and gave us the gate number to allow any deliveries in however it was fruitless as nothing was available nearby. We also had an issue with the AC but the receptionist was very helpful and came immediately to help us out. Hubby and I ending up eating from the breakfast basket for dinner. This basket was provided to us at check in (around 3pm the day before). This could be due to the christmas holiday but make sure to see if the on site restaurant is available before you go or you will lack any dining experiences from being at this resort. I wish i had packed food from home or gotten it otw to the resort to store in the fridge. Overall a well recommended place & a would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Emma on 9 Jan 2024
Hello Farooque, we appreciate your kind feedback. Our property has never featured a restaurant (we are working on this!), and consequently, we haven't advertised it as an amenity for our guests. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the limited availability of local restaurants during the holidays, which unfortunately is beyond our control. Each of our cottages is equipped with fridges, microwaves, egg makers, coffee machines, and toasters. Additionally, we offer grilling areas throughout the property for your convenience. We are so happy to hear that the team were responsive to your requests for assistance. We hope that you visit us again in the future!

6/10 Okay

Allyson

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRACY

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for us to stay. The breakfast basket was awesome and the cottage was quiet which is what I was looking for and perfect for my dog to explore on our walks. Will definitely come again when I'm in Escondido again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Emma on 18 Dec 2023
Hi Tracy! Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so happy that you and your dog had a great time. We would love to welcome you back again soon! Safe Travels!

8/10 Good

kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing place was well-kept and very nice. awesome for photos only poor thing is the bathroom and shower could use an upgrade very old and a little dirty. other than that the place is amazing and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Emma on 18 Dec 2023
Hi Kenneth, Thank you for your review and your feedback. Due to our occupancy levels, we have been unable to update the bathroom in the Nightingale and we understand it is a little dated, but we hope to have a new one installed in January. We are so happy to hear that you will come back to visit us again. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Hyun Jong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with a small farm and to see my kids enjoying the place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Emma on 18 Dec 2023
Hello Hyun Jong. We also think that Canyon Farm is a great place and we are happy to see our little guests enjoying their time at the property. We hope to welcome you and your family back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Afsoon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Emma on 18 Dec 2023
Thank you Afsoon for the 5 stars! :)

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Emma on 18 Dec 2023
Thank you for the 5 stars, Jordan!

10/10 Excellent

Uma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just magical a hidden secret
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Emma on 17 Oct 2023
Hello Uma! Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so happy that you found the Ranch :)We hope that you come back to visit us again soon!

2/10 Terrible

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad experience
Old, uncomfortable seats, kitchen has no plates, position of TV bad.no placebay for food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Emma on 4 Oct 2023
Hello Fred,Thank you for your feedback, although I must admit, I find it rather puzzling.Upon your arrival, our front office team graciously offered you a complimentary upgrade to one of our recently refreshed, more spacious cottages. All the bedding, furniture and seating in the cottage is brand new. Additionally, there were plates and utensils available in the kitchen, and our housekeeping team would have been more than happy to provide you with extra plates and cups if needed.As noted on Expedia, our restaurant is not operational at this time. The team provided you with a complimentary breakfast basket and information about nearby restaurants and food delivery services.The television is placed in the main living room area of the cottage, as it is the central gathering space for most families.We regret that your experience at the Ranch was not up to your expectations and wish you well.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Emma on 4 Oct 2023
Thank you for the five stars, Nicole! We hope you come back to visit us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Emma on 4 Oct 2023
Thank you for the 10/10, Jen! We really appreciate your feedback :)

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Emma on 19 Sept 2023
Hi John! Thank you so much for the 10/10 :) We hope you come back to visit us again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

John Ray

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place is a hidden gem in SoCal! would love to go back here for staycation!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Emma on 14 Sept 2023
Hi John! Thank you for your review, we would love to see you back here! Safe Travels!

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Emma on 2 Sept 2023
Hi Mary! Thank you for your review! :)

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This little gem is AMAZING! Definitely going back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Emma on 2 Sept 2023
Hi Roxanne! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Tuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Friendly staff, clean and comfortable house, a huge pool! A few BBQs with clean utensils! The area is big and neat. Highly recommended! Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Emma on 22 Jul 2023
Hi Tatiana! Thank you so much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear that you had a great time! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Many thanks!

2/10 Terrible

Anahid

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to do. Dirty. Unsafe in and out of property. False advertisement. Don’t spend ur money to stay there. Ur going to be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of a kind
It is an amazing getaway from the city. Just relax and enjoy the sounds of nature and the beautifull scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Emma on 22 Jul 2023
Thank you so much! Our landscaping team will be so happy to hear this as they take great pride in keeping the Ranch beautiful!! We hope you come back to visit us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Deven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy S’more
Beautiful and cozy. They offer s’mores and wine for sale at check-in office. The free breakfast basket was extremely welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Emma on 22 Jul 2023
Hi Deven! We totally agree with you! The breakfast baskets are very popular and give our guests the choice of when to enjoy breakfast in their cottages! We hope you come back to visit us again soon! :)

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great concept beautiful grounds wish more was open like pool bar or restaurant. Patio furniture was a bit dirty. Would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Emma on 22 Jul 2023
Hi Ashley! Our restaurant is still in the development stage and is being handled by a restaurant group. We have never had a restaurant on the property before so it's very exciting! Hopefully you were able to enjoy our grilling areas or visit the vineyards that surround us for dinner. Thank you for your feedback about the patio furniture, we will be replacing these throughout the entire Ranch shortly. We hope you come back to visit soon!

2/10 Terrible

Kristen

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anny, Châteauguay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Emma on 11 May 2023
Hello Anny, I left you a voicemail and sent you a text message because I would like to have the opportunity to discuss your recent stay with us. I was disappointed to see that you left a one-star review. During our brief conversation, you expressed frustration about the malfunctioning barbeque grill next to the cottage you were staying in. I suggested that you could use the beautiful new built-in grill area with 3 grills located approximately 50 yards away. Additionally, I immediately called our maintenance person to address the issue while you were present. Unfortunately, a new part needed to be ordered, and I apologize for any inconvenience caused. I spoke with your wife, who was understanding of the situation. We also provided you with a complimentary bottle of wine, which we hoped would help improve your experience. We are sorry that the barbeque grill issue impacted your stay at the Ranch. Best regards, Emma

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a true hidden gem. Very clean, extremely nice staff, and a beautiful set up. Would recommend to anyone pondering a reservation here. Really would like to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Emma on 2 May 2023
Hello Christian! Thank you so much for your lovely feedback - it means a lot to us! We will pass it on to the team. We hope that you come back to visit us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute ranch!
Cute ranch for a retreat getaway. Pool is available, nice walking trails, greenery to soak it all in, and a firepit to hangout with friends. Overall, a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Emma on 2 May 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to hear that you had a great time at the Ranch! The Fire pit is a great place to hang :)

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Emma on 2 May 2023
Thank you, Eddie :)

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Emma on 2 May 2023
Hi Anna! Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

yesenia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Emma on 2 May 2023
Thank you so much for leaving us a 5 star review, Yesenia! Please come back to visit us again soon!

4/10 Poor

Miguel

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Emma on 7 Apr 2023
Hello Miguel, We are sorry to hear you didn't have a great time at the Ranch. We did everything we possibly could to ensure you had an enjoyable stay with us such as providing you with a free upgrade when you booked a cottage that wasn't suitable for your requirements. Best wishes.

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful venue! If you're looking for a private retreat, look no further. We were thrilled with our seamless experience, lush environment, friendly staff and great amenities. A hidden gem!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Emma on 19 Feb 2023
Hello Aleksandra! Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really appreciate it. We are so happy to hear you had a great time at the Ranch and we hope you come back to visit us again soon. Safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ranch is beautiful and I’ll come back in the spring !!!
Response from Emma on 8 Jan 2023
Hello Alicia! Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so happy to hear you had a great time and we look forward to seeing you in the spring!

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was quiet and the cabin is very nice. The surroundings are also very nice. It rained a lot during our stay but I would stay again. The only thing is I hoped they served breakfast rather than giving us a breakfast basket.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Emma on 8 Jan 2023
Hello Benjamin, Thank you for your feedback! It rained at the Ranch when you stayed with us, which is rather unusual but California will take all the rain it can get! We hope to have our restaurant up and running in 2023, but in the meantime, the complimentary breakfast hampers are a fantastic alternative. We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property.
Response from Emma on 8 Jan 2023
Thank you David! Please visit us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and excellent staff!!
Response from Emma on 8 Jan 2023
Hello Shauna! Thank you for your kinds words about our team, we really appreciate it. Come back to visit us soon!

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sumer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Could not stay here because no one answered the door
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Emma on 7 Apr 2023
Guest didn't stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was absolutely beautiful. Listening to the running water from the creek was calming. Accommodations were spotless. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Emma on 3 Jan 2023
Hello Mark! Thank you so much for your lovely review of the Ranch. We are so happy to hear you had a great time and we look forward to seeing you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful, photos don't do it justice. Private, peaceful, elegant while also rustic. Much better than typical borig hotel or resort.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Emma on 3 Jan 2023
Hello Andrea! Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it. We fully agree with you, we are definitely not a typical hotel but a different kind of hideaway :)

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is absolutely cute, well once you get there. At first we were a little afraid because we drove past fields and no human in sight, but once we found it, drove past the gates, it felt like a getaway resort.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Diego Ortiz on 21 Oct 2022
Hi Elsa! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Bandy Canyon Ranch.It is great to hear that you liked our beautiful grounds. We look forward to seeing you again soon!Sincerely,Diego Ortiz