Founded in 1875 this Old West ranch allows guests to enjoy comfortable living in the Forest. Close to town but with no neighbors for miles. Hike forest trails with access from the property, a private, sustainable off the grid getaway. The Ranch has two spring fed ponds and a creek running through it. Interact with a wide variety of farm animals and experience abundant wildlife. Guests get a jeep to use to explore the majestic hills and the scenic 200-acre grounds. Choose between two, large fully furnished luxury tents. Howard Creek (this listing) and Fish Camp (separately listed on AirBnB). Tents include one king bed and up to 3 cots for extra guests. Rancho Grande also lists a two-bedroom cabin on AirBnB called the Ojai Cowboy Cabin. Tents include one king bed and up to 3 cots for extra guests. Tents have powerful lithium battery operated lights and a screened in porch area. Private locked modern bathrooms contain hot and cold water and showers. They are close to the tents. Your stay also includes complete access to our fully equipped commercial kitchen. In the winter the tents are heated by a 30,000 BTU propane heater. Our guests have told us that the heating source we have provide sufficient warmth o keep them comfortable during cold nights. Guests have full access to the entire ranch including the common grand room with piano, pool table, 80 inch tv, and library; and the large screened in porch with fireplace on the pond with commercial grade kitchen. Guest can pick eggs from the chicken coup and salad from commercial greenhouse (Very Seasonal). Guest can enjoy canoeing or paddleboat activities in the pond. They can also swim or fish for catfish and blue gill. Sporting activates include a basketball court and a major league size baseball field. The ranch has wood burning fire pits for cooking meals and smores. People enjoy stargazing the black night sky and hiking in the many trails directly on the ranch and the surrounding mountains on the Nordhoff Ridge Trail, Howard Creek Trail or Piedra Blanca Trail. For an extra fee, guests can always enjoy a horseback ride and with advance notice, massage and facial services and yoga classes can sometimes be arranged. Always on site and available to answer any questions about the property’s history or our animals. Happy to maintain all confidences and leave you to yourself and be there only if needed. Rancho Grande is in the forest. That means instead of other people and houses and cars and traffic you are alone with trees and streams and mountains and animals that call the forest their home. We provide guest with their own 4 wheel drive motor vehicle to get around the ranch. No food is provided. Please be sure and bring enough food for your entire stay so you do not have to leave the property. It's possible at times to order food from town from a messenger service for a fee starting at 50 dollars and up depending on how much and where you want him to pick up from. Please make arrangements directly by call or message. Ask us for the phone number if you want as we are not allowed to post it to Airbnb's site. Please for privacy of all guests do not invite additional friends and family for ranch visits unless pre-approved or you have reserved the entire Ranch with all three spaces taken. We give our guests full access to all our animals to enjoy and interact with. Please use common sense and if not experienced ask for help. Please watch kids 5 and under with the animals at all times, especially the small ones, as they do not always understand the need for comfort and safety of all living things.
Amenities:
Fireplace/Heating • Balcony/Terrace • Other • Internet • Tv • Security/Safety • Pet Friendly • Wellness Facilities • Parking • Laundry • Kitchen
Little Moon, fully renovated 1950 Aljo trailer, found buried to its axles in Mojave. Named after her original owner, a Native American woman named Little Moon, whose birth certificate was found in the trailer. She has now been rebuilt and completely restored and placed in a perfect location under oak trees and next to our vegetable garden on our ranch where our numerous animals keep her company.
UPDATE: Brand new AC unit installed! Nice and cool for summer months now!
The space
Wake up to the sounds of nature, walk out and say hi to the chickens, pigs and goats and walk or ride to shops, trails and water holes!
Guest access
Guests are able to roam the front portion of the property where there is a garden, chicken coop and a goat pen.
Other things to note
There is a toaster and hot plate and your normal kitchen supplies. The bathroom is small but there’s an adorable little sink, a toilet and a small shower. The hot water heater is small so hot showers usually last about 3-5 minutes unless you conserve the hot water, in which case they could last longer.
HEAT AND AC: Winter months are usually in the 60s and can sometimes be chilly at night. There is an extra space heater in there just in case. In the summer months, heat waves can sometimes cause Ojai to be exceptionally hot but we just installed a NEW AC UNIT so our guests can keep cool.
Amenities:
Hot water • Carbon monoxide alarm • First aid kit • Fire extinguisher • Wifi • Essentials • Body soap • Window AC unit • Smoke alarm • Heating
Our guest house is so popular at our beautiful farm, that we're offering the beautiful travel trailer "Prowler" for even more-seclusion! Same unrivaled vistas, pool, and nature...but even closer to the source, on the bluffs overlooking the Ventura River Preserve and Los Padres National Forest. Contact me if you are interested.
The space
26' travel trailer, "The Prowler." Famous for one week of the year as the Black Rock City, Nevada Burning Man headquarters for the music camp, "Minstrel CAMP."
WARNING
If you hate animals and nature, you will hate it here.
If dark nights full of stars, or blinding full moons scare you, stay away!
If the sound of coyotes, owls, crickets, frogs...scare you, stay in the city!
This trailer is a complete home. Separate master "suite" with separate outside door, and bathroom door. The kitchen includes sink, stove, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, coffee maker, toaster, and full kitchen and dining service for up to four.
The dining area can fold into a bed. And the living room sofa folds into a bed.
Full walk-through bathroom has standup shower, and two doors...one to the master bedroom and one to the living room.
Central AC and Heat.
Located on a native plant farm property noted for its natural beauty by artists, Oscar-winning film artists, and music producers. One of a kind, and new to airbnb.
"The Prowler" at Euterpe Farms
General Safety
Euterpe Farms is a working farm and music studio. That means there are farm tools, farm work, and multiple hazards that you won’t find in most “vacation spots.” This is the beauty and uniqueness of this special place.
As a guest in the Prowler, you approach the trailer through a private driveway, and have use of the outdoor seating area, and non-exclusive use of the pool and hot tub. You may walk the grounds but please respect the privacy of the occupants of the main houses.
Besides being a native plant farm, any portion of the grounds and pool area may be in use for other purposes such as parties and music events, filming, music recording or rehearsal, photography, plein air painting, and private use by the owner, Smitty West. Please be respectful of the privacy and business of the other people enjoying the Farm.
The property requires regular land care, pool service, gardening, and farming that may be occurring at any time, so if you see our happy grounds manager, Urbano….say hola! Smitty also enjoys doing work around the farm, and he may offer you a tour.
WI-FI Internet
Probably not accessible from the trailer, but the signal does reach the pool area, 100 steps away.
Pool Area
Enjoy one of the great experiences of Ojai….the pool at Euterpe Farms with White Ledge Peak of the Transverse Ranges at sunset! Caution with children…no fence between house and pool. There are pool towels in the Prowler.
Wildlife
Euterpe Farms has a 1000’ fenced border and 180 degree view of the beautiful Ojai Land Conservancy’s Ventura River Preserve, and the two million acre Los Padres National Forest. This beautiful, diverse, and wild country is home to an amazing assortment of wildlife found no where else.
This is THEIR home, and WE are the visitors here on the edge of this wilderness. Be respectful of this fact and you will be rewarded with close-up view of an amazing assortment of plants and wildlife. Some of the larger animals you may see: deer, coyote, fox, snakes, bobcat, mountain lion, bear. Bird watchers will LOVE the diversity. We encourage raptors, and you may see or hear several types of owls, hawks, and other birds of pretty.
With big animals come small animals, so if you like lizards, spiders, and other crawlies, you’ll love it as much as the animals that eat them. If you don’t, well, you might have to live with them, because there’s 2 million acres of their home right next door! We try to maintain a no-kill philosophy on the property, and we have yet to see a poisonous snake, although we know that the river bottom is home to several. Best advice: Enjoy the wildlife, but don’t handle it!
Climate and Comfort
Ojai has a reputation in California for being blazing hot, but that isn’t really true. Here at the Farm, during the summer months we are rewarded with a beautiful Pacific marine layer breeze every afternoon, and the average summer daytime temperature is 89 degrees.
That said, sometimes during Santa Ana wind conditions, it does get BLAZING HOT for several days at a time. If you are lucky enough to be visiting during one of these spells (we get maybe two or three of them per year and it can be over 100 degrees), remember that it does cool off at night, so open the windows and night and shut them in the morning as the day warms up. But the best solution is a dip in the beautiful swimming pool, and planning an evening poolside until the stars come out. All that said, the Prowler does have a strong central AC system.
Plumbing
Euterpe Farms is on a green septic system. If it didn’t come out of your body or off the roll of supplied septic-safe tissue, it doesn’t go in the toilet!
Solar and Wind and Water
All the water in The Prowler is delicious and “world famous” Euterpe Farms windmill water. This water is purchased by hundreds of fans at our roadside tienda (farm stand) as their exclusive drinking water. Delicious, untreated and pure mineral water. It is raised by the power of the wind from our 1926 Aeromotor windmill from an isolated aquifer under this portion of Meiners Oaks.
The farm is powered in part by 3000 kilowatt solar generating system, making power from Ojai’s most precious asset, our sunshine.
Bees
We’re doing our part to help sustain healthy communities of honeybees here at Euterpe Farms. Their hives are very obvious off to the cliff side near the windmill. No one has been bitten that wasn’t messing around with their hives. No one HASN’T been bitten who WAS messing around with them. Your choice.
You’ll see them on the wildflowers around the Farm. Tip your hat and say thank you (or “gracie” they are an Italian variety), and they won’t bother you.
Hikes
We recommend the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy’s beautiful Ventura River Preserve. Walk or drive the one-half mile north on Rice Rd. to the trailhead. You may walk the perimeter of the Farm, but we do not suggest trying to climb to the River bottom from the property.
Smitty West
The owner and caretaker of Euterpe Farms, is singer/songwriter Smitty West. If he’s around, he’s a very friendly fellow who might want to share a story or hike with you. (website hidden). If he is on the property, he loves meeting our guests and helping you enjoy your stay. You can hear him sing with his partner Julija Zonic at Il Giardino Restaurant in Ojai most Friday nights.
Dining
Some of our favorites for quick, local bites:
Meiners Oaks ( ½ mile north on Rice turn left on El Roblar Ave.)
Papa Lenon’s – delicious, fresh food, counter service
Don LaLo’s – Mexican, fresh, yummy
Farmer and the Cook: Grocery and counter restaurant…organic and local
Downtown Ojai
Il Giardino’s – Italian….Smitty performs here every Friday –
Ojai Pizza – Yep….Pizza and families!
Oak View (5 miles back down the 33 toward Ventura)
Bocalli’s Italian and Pizza
OHM Thai
Here's a further description of the water:
Have a drink of clean, pure windmill water, courtesy of Euterpe Farms!
This water is brought to you from a pure underground aquifer that underlies this area west of Krotona Hill. The reservoir is mapped by geologists to be fault-separated from the municipal wells in the Ventura River bottom, and in a completely different aquifer.
The well underlies the windmill you see in the field in front of you. Taste it, you’ll love it. So will your dog or horse, so let them have some too!
This water has been lifted by the power of the wind!
Before you is a 1920s-vintage, restored Chicago Aermotor A602 windmill. It was salvaged from a farm near Santa Paula, and put back into service to lift the water that nurtures the young native plants here at Euterpe Farms.
This machine is a thing of mechanical beauty and simplicity. It slowly and deliberately lifts the water from the earth every afternoon in the ocean breezes that move up the Ventura River as the Ojai Valley heats up in the sunshine. The machine is self regulating, turning to catch light breezes, but folding her tail to take the sails out of the wind in heavy winds. Every stroke lifts about two cups of water six inches. It sounds slow, but if the wind blows all day, it will fill one of the tanks you see next to the tower.
There’s a pond next to the well to catch the overflow on really windy days. Look closely forn wildlife around the pond, including deer and bobcat.
What about when there’s no wind?
The farm has installed a solar photovoltaic grid on the south side of the farmhouse. Every sunny day, our electric meter runs backwards! The small pressure pumps that help the windmill during low wind, and pressurize the water in the irrigation system draw on this power. We also have a solar water heating system made from recycled equipment from the 70s and 80s. We try to keep a low carbon footprint here at Euterpe Farms!
Want more than a sip?
There’s a tap for your larger water bottles next to the drinking fountain.
If you would like to fill water bottles, we would ask that you make a donation in the cash box to help keep Euterpe farms eco-friendly, organic and natural.
What is “Euterpe ?”
Actually, “WHO is Euterpe ("you-TER-pee")? In Greek mythology, she is one of the Muses, the daughters of Mnemosyne, fathered by Zeus. Called the "Giver of Pleasure", she was the muse of music.
The Muses are goddesses or spiritual guides who embody the arts and inspire the creative process with their graces through song and stage, writing, music and dance. They were water nymphs, associated with the springs of Helicon and Pieris.
Her sisters
• Calliope Chief of the muses and muse of epic poetry
• Euterpe muse of lyric song
• Clio muse of history
• Erato muse of erotic poetry
• Melpomene muse of tragedy
• Polyhymnia muse of sacred song
• Terpsichore muse of dance
• Thalia muse of comedy and bucolic poetry
• Urania muse of astronomy
Euterpe Music Company is the name of our music recording and publication company.
Pool privileges
Jacuzzi on request
Gardens and grounds and trails that connect to the largest national forest in the country.
As much or as little as you can stand! Owner is a musician and the farm caretaker, so permaculture native plant tours are available on request if he is around. Total privacy if you want it!
A birdwatcher's dream. A native plant enthusiast's Eden.
Right on the Ojai trolley route.
Guest access
see "The Space" above
Amenities:
Essentials • Shampoo • Extra pillows and blankets • Bed linens • Washer • Hangers • Hot water • Air conditioning • Dryer • Hair dryer
Escape to the Cosmic Camper—an artful retro-style hideaway for one on sacred land in Ojai’s East End. Enjoy a cozy bed, kitchenette, outdoor bathroom stocked with organic products, and access to a tranquil gated pool. Designed with Biogeometry to support deep rest and healing. Stargate is a quiet sanctuary with gardens, animals, and cosmic vibes—just 5 minutes from town. Wi-Fi off at night for optimal sleep. PMA agreement required.
The space
Your Magical Solo Getaway
Step into the Cosmic Camper—a reissued retro-style sanctuary designed for solo travelers seeking magic, stillness, and inspiration. Tucked away on the Stargate land in Ojai’s peaceful East End, this vibrant camper is part of a larger nature sanctuary and creative retreat space.
Though it looks vintage, everything is modern and fully functional—making this a fun, soulful, and comfortable escape from the city.
Sleep
Full-size memory foam mattress with cozy bedding and duvet for chilly nights
Kitchenette
Small fridge, electric stove, sink, cookware, dishes, egg steamer, kettle, and organic teas
Bathroom
A beautifully designed shared outdoor bathroom just steps away
Surrounded by flowers and fresh air
Stocked with natural soap, shampoo, conditioner, and handcrafted skincare from the on-site Cosmic Lab
Comfort & Climate
Built-in heater and roof A/C
Rainbow privacy decals on windows reduce heat and add a playful glow
Outdoor Perks
Spacious picnic table for meals or creative work
Quiet corner with three nearby campers—each positioned for privacy
Access to multiple common areas to read, rest, or stargaze
Pool Access
Beautiful gated pool surrounded by nature
Available to all guests
Refreshingly cool in summer and fall
An invigorating plunge in winter and spring
Pool hours end at 8 PM for quiet evenings
About the Land
Stargate is a privately held sanctuary dedicated to healing, creativity, and harmony with nature. Designed with Biogeometry principles, the entire space helps harmonize your energy and nervous system, even while you sleep.
Expect goats, chickens, dogs, and a wise old cat.
Expect quiet.
Expect wonder.
What You Should Know
No pets, no children under 8, no unregistered guests
Wi-Fi is turned off from midnight–8 AM for better sleep
Parking is on the street with a short walk in (wagon provided)
Must sign a simple PMA (Private Membership Association) agreement
No bug or animal harm permitted—this is a sanctuary for all beings
Plant medicines or gatherings by request only—we keep the portals clear
Location
Ojai’s East End is a serene haven nestled in citrus and avocado groves at the foot of Chief’s Peak. It’s quiet, safe, and walkable, yet just a 5-minute drive to town. A 20-minute bike ride offers breathtaking views, orange blossom breezes, and a perfect morning ritual.
Guest access
To ensure the safety of our animals and the balance of the sanctuary, certain areas of the land are reserved and not open to guests—specifically the space beyond the green gates where our furry friends live. Upon arrival, we’ll provide a brief tour to highlight all the areas you’re welcome to enjoy, including the gardens, pool, lounge areas, and other outdoor spaces, as well as those that are respectfully off-limits.
Other things to note
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ
The land operates as a Private Membership Association (PMA), similar to a private club. All visitors are asked to sign a simple one-page guest membership agreement upon arrival (details below).
To protect our delicate ecosystem, no pets are allowed, including service animals.
This is a sanctuary for all beings—no killing of bugs or animals is permitted.
Only registered guests may be on the property unless arranged in advance. Additional overnight guests (beyond two) incur an extra fee.
No drugs or plant medicines are allowed on-site unless discussed and approved beforehand—we keep our portals clear and intentional.
A quiet outdoor atmosphere is maintained at all times out of respect for fellow guests and neighbors.
More About PMAs
A Private Membership Association (PMA) is an unincorporated private group formed for specific shared values, intentions, and protections. PMAs are designed to uphold freedoms such as speech, privacy, and peaceful association, outside the bounds of public jurisdiction. (You’ll find our full agreement in the listing photos.)
Amenities:
Conditioner • Shower gel • Extra pillows and blankets • Room-darkening shades • Essentials • Shampoo • Bed linens • Hangers • Hot water • Clothing storage
This vintage 1969 Airstream "Ambassador" was remodeled and designed for a comfortable stay in Ojai. Towering oak trees, bamboo and lush landscaping surround the rental and give a good sense of privacy. Inside the airstream, guests will find both queen and twin built-in beds which can accommodate up to 3 people comfortably. A/C , full bathroom, fridge and high speed WiFi provide all of the modern necessities. Conveniently located in the heart of Meiners Oaks and walking distance to El Roblar.
Amenities:
Fire extinguisher • Ceiling fan • Shower gel • Essentials • Portable heater • Shampoo • Bed linens • Air conditioning • Body soap • Hot water
A dreamy 30ft pastel Airstream tucked in Ojai’s East End—perfect for a peaceful, creative retreat. Features one full-size bed and one twin, a charming kitchenette (no sink), and access to a shared outdoor bathroom with organic products. Enjoy the gated pool, gardens, and your own cozy outdoor nook. Styled with soft pastels, blackout curtains, and a vintage record player.
See a tour on IG: @stargate_ojai (Reel DKpT-fBRj6Y).
Guests sign a one-page PMA beforehand or upon arrival.
The space
The Pastel Palace is a light-filled 30ft Airstream nestled in a quiet pocket of Stargate Sanctuary in Ojai’s East End. Styled with soft pastels and whimsical charm, it’s a peaceful retreat for solo travelers or duos. Inside you'll find one full-size bed and one twin bed, blackout curtains, a small kitchenette for simple meals (no sink), and personal touches like a vintage record player.
Guests enjoy access to the gated pool, shared gardens, and the Cosmic Lab—a one-of-a-kind wellness space with frequency tools and organic products. A beautifully designed shared outdoor bathroom is just steps away, stocked with handcrafted soap, shampoo, and skincare from the Lab.
Located just 5 minutes from downtown Ojai, Stargate is a healing sanctuary set on land designed with Biogeometry to restore energetic balance. Friendly goats, chickens, and dogs roam nearby, and a small farm stand offers plants and herbs grown right on-site.
Want a closer look? Visit @stargate_ojai on IG and watch Reel DKpT-fBRj6Y for a tour.
Note: All guests sign a one-page PMA (Private Membership Association) agreement upon arrival as part of staying on this private sanctuary land.
Traveling with others? Also available:
– The Wisdom House: private cottage with full kitchen
– The Cosmic Camper: 20ft trailer with full bed, for solo travelers
Guest access
You are welcome in nearly all outdoor areas except beyond the green gates where our furry animals live. Please note the following areas:
- The gated pool area
- The fire pit area with lounge chairs, a rainbow spectrum of succulents, and a view of the distant mountains of Ojai. Fires can only be lit during certain times of the year.
- The carport transformed into a seating area
Feel free to ask if the Cosmic Lab is open to explore our novel healing products and services.
Some weekends, we host classes, workshops, and events. If you're interested in attending, message us for the upcoming calendar once you've booked."
Other things to note
The land operates as a PMA (like a private club); all visitors must sign our one-page ‘guest membership’ document.
Apologies, but no pets allowed, including service animals, to protect our delicate ecosystem.
Only booked guests are permitted on the premises unless arranged in advance.
There is an additional charge for each overnight guest over two.
Drugs and 'Plant Medicines' are not permitted unless arranged in advance. We keep our portals tight!
Amenities:
Conditioner • Room-darkening shades • Cleaning products • Shampoo • Outdoor shower • Hangers • Bed linens • Shower gel • Extra pillows and blankets • Essentials
Experience a serene stay in our newly renovated 28 ft Airstream, nestled on a half-acre property with breathtaking views of the Topa Topa Mountains. Enjoy the cozy outdoor patio and access to our pool and hot tub, creating the perfect setting for relaxation. Conveniently located, we’re just a 10-15 minute walk to downtown Ojai, a 5-minute stroll to Bamboo Creek Spa, and a delightful Italian restaurant right in our backyard. A short 5-minute drive brings you to the scenic Shelf Road hiking trail.
Amenities:
Cleaning products • Hangers • Bed linens • Shampoo • Body soap • Shower gel • Hot water • Conditioner • Clothing storage • Essentials
