8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: How much is parking at 8 Mile House-Experience California Tranquility at this Historical Ranch Home!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: 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).

10/10 Excellent

Gene S.

8 Feb 2024

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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.

10 Jun 2023

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.

23 Sept 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

20 Jun 2025

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CalPoly Graduation Week

Great little house. Plenty of room for a family or 4 couples on vacation. Beautiful kitchen with everything we needed to make breakfast before we ventured out and meals when we returned. The peacocks were a pleasant addition, greeting us every morning and afternoon.Close to the railroad line which was concerning at first. However, we only saw 3 trains during the 5 days we were at the house and they drove by slowly making it more of a quaint experience.We appreciated the host agent reaching out the morning before check-in to make sure we were all set for our stay. I would recommend visiting the Ancient Peaks Winery in Santa Margarita (house owners) for lunch and a tasting. The wines are great.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

13 Feb 2023

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.

12 Apr 2023

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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

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4/10 Poor

BEVERLY K.

16 Apr 2024

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.

8/10 Good

Kim B.

27 Aug 2023

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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.

16 Jul 2024

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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10/10 Excellent

Ethan S.

16 Aug 2023

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

26 Oct 2022

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

27 Sept 2022

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.

11 Aug 2022

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.

3 Aug 2022

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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.

26 Jul 2022

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.

10 Jul 2022

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.

23 Jun 2022

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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.

15 Jun 2022

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.

15 Jun 2022

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.

8 Jun 2022

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.

18 May 2022

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.

14 Feb 2022

February 2022 Stay

very nice rustic house. great time with friends and family.

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10/10 Excellent

28 Nov 2021

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.

2 Nov 2021

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.

23 Sept 2021

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Absolutely adorable

Such a cute cozy property to stay in! You will love it!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

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