THE RIPE CHOICE FARM STAY

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Gym

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Lakeport, CA

Steele Winery
5 min drive
Clear Lake State Park
6 min drive
Clear Lake
7 min drive
Ukiah, CA (UKI-Ukiah Regional)
49 min drive

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Pool

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The remarkable studio space is a modern barn loft within a 100-yr old barn on a working vineyard, orchard and farm. A fully open studio plan offering comfortable seating area, dining table, king bed, Egyptian cotton linens and a 4x6 walk-in rain shower. All with views of the farm. Chef Tammy is the owner and exec chef of The Ripe Choice Farm & Catering. She will gladly open the farm for you to host a family reunion, wedding, celebratory dinners. All California cuisine, fresh farm to table. Chef Tammy still has a very successful catering business in Manhattan Beach, CA. Meals are not included during your stay yet if interested in a hearty, seasonal farm to fork breakfast; a boxed lunch for your hike or picnic, while boating, or wine tasting; dinner delivered to the loft please contact the host regarding rates and availability. All meals require 24-48 hr notice.
Ask about the Chef’s Table next to the vineyard!
The Ripe Choice Farm borders on beautiful boutique vineyards, olive grove, small town living, peace and quiet or a casual let your hair down atmosphere. The air quality is said to be the best in California. Clear Lake is the largest natural lake in CA. Lots of opportunity for playing on the lake or check out lake events such as the 2nd largest bass fishing tournament in the country; Splashdown where people land their floatplanes on the lake for a huge party. Great farm to table restaurants.

During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be close to Steele Winery. Features include a gym. The apartment includes amenities such as a Smart TV and a refrigerator.

Air-conditioned apartment with Smart TV, refrigerator, and microwave
Onsite recreation includes a gym
5 minutes by car from Steele Winery and 6 minutes from Clear Lake State Park

This apartment offers its guests a fitness center. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Lakeport apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Food and drink

Fridge
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Towels provided
Soap
Toilet paper

Entertainment

Smart TV
Books

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: can smoke outside

Location highlights

On the lake
In the mountains
In a rural location
Near a hospital

Things to do

Fitness centre
Power boating nearby
Fishing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: there is a $35 per night pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: we have animals on the property kids would love

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: barn space, commercial kitchen for rental.

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

THE Ripe Choice Farm Stay Lakeport

THE Ripe Choice Farm Stay Apartment

THE Ripe Choice Farm Stay Apartment Lakeport

THE RIPE CHOICE FARM STAY Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Kent B.

18 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Barn Loft

This was a beautiful, serene property! The barn loft is not your ordinary lodging and it's a little secluded and very cool. The furnishings are basic but very comfortable and the owners were very responsive to any requests. We had a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ari K.

11 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Wine Country Stay

We had a great time at the ripe choice farm stay! The property was exactly as described, very tidy and perfect for a couple. We had a lot of fun exploring the area, checking out wineries and hiking.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail J.

2 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing, perfect getaway!

This was the perfect getaway for my partner and I to celebrate our anniversary. There were thoughtful touches from the owners, a suuuper comfortable bed, and divine breakfasts. What more could you ask for?

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

2 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Weekend

The studio was perfect! And the breakfast were amazing. We highly recommend and will be coming back. Thank you!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

20 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Beautiful farm, nice hosts, great accommodations. Close to towns, restaurants and hiking. Enjoyed the peace and tranquility.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

6 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property in a beautiful area

We loved our stay at the Ripe Choice. Mark and Tammy were wonderful hosts.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Artem S.

14 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice quiet farm stay

Great hosts, property exactly as described, and nice stay on a small farm. Really delicious food available from the hosts, although a bit pricey - we got the dinner, was really nice, best asparagus I've ever tasted! The barn loft is pretty solid - lacking some things like a kitchen sink to wash glasses (did this in the bathroom), but that was all fine. A little bit of noise from the commercial kitchen for their catering business , but nothing significant. Pretty hot in the loft too - we arrive on a 85 degree day, and took about 30 minutes of running the unit and fans to get comfortable. If you're coming on a hot day, might be worth messaging the hosts to ask them to start running the cooling and fans like an hour before you plan to arrive. Overall, very enjoyable, good value for cost.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat L.

29 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cater my life!

We were in town visiting family and it was lovely to have our own space at the end of the day. If you stay here without ordering a meal from Ripe Choice, you are missing out! The owners asked for any dietary needs and I have a few, which they worked around deliciously.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

18 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Ripe Choice, right choice

The weather was cold and rainy and the power went out, but having said that John and Tammy were way beyond wonderful checking in with us making sure that we were warm and comfortable. Do the ripe thing, get the breakfast! We did and it was amazing. And it was delivered to us HOT! We loved our time and will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner

27 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved staying at this property. Had a couple of pigs and chickens roaming around. Was also dog friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robb C.

19 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Farm Stay

The food was absolutely amazing! I definitely recommend adding breakfast and dinner to your stay. The farm itself is lovely and larger than i expected. My 2yo, dog, and I enjoyed walking thr grounds and visiting the animals. Very nice, quiet area perfect for relaxing. Lots of activities nearby to occupy your time. Fantastic hosts and can't wait to visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M., Rancho Cucamonga, California

24 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

This is a wonderful place to stay. It is very beautiful, quiet, relaxing, and so comfortable.

We loved staying here. The hosts, Mark and Tammy, were so helpful from the beginning of the registration process to the last day of our stay. They were especially nice and gave us lots of good advice about the area. The property is just as beautiful as it looks in the photos. The view from each of the windows was amazing. It is so relaxing and comfortable and we enjoyed every day. We can’t wait to stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Lim L.

14 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing idyllic retreat stay

We stayed here for a five day personal Easter retreat and it was such a wonderful idyllic stay. Everything about the experience felt so beautiful and accommodating. Check-in was so pleasant, from the welcome messages Mark sent (complete with food, wine, and activity reco's) to the meticulous attention given to the room to make it feel country-home warm and clean modern luxury all at once. We loved the little touches sprinkled about like Easter eggs - the little games area with board games, yoga mat, toys for dogs (although we didn't have one), the jars of half-and-half and honey, little chalkboards with well wishes and reminders., the flashlights for exploring at night (which we did). The grounds were beautiful, even more so than they described. We enjoyed walking around and doing quiet reflection (we didn't tell them we were there for meditation, but it made no difference whatsoever as they fully respected our space and it was so quiet throughout) - they had little areas for sitting and relaxing all around. Vineyards, an olive orchard next door, lots of green, and a distant view of the lake, the occasional chicken, pig, deer, and even their dogs greeting us. Not least were Mark and Tammy themselves. They are such lovely, welcoming people. We eventually sprung for Chef Tammy's breakfast, which we initially thought was a bit pricey but in the end was worth every penny. With every bite, we were overwhelmed with both the feeling of homey nostalgia and the sophistication of a Michelin star restaurant at once. Every element of it - bacon, eggs, yogurt, granola, scone - was done perfectly. I know it sounds weird, but that's the only way I can explain it, like if your grandma was the chef for the Four Seasons. It was amazing - we regret not going for the dinner! If you're staying here, don't hesitate - you won't regret it. All in all a good stay, one of our most memorable trips. We'll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

20 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Return Trip As Amazing As First Experience - Coming Back Soon!

This is the second time we have stayed at this property and it is truly a gem! John and Tammy are amazing hosts, super communicative, sweet, and helpful. Tammy is an amazing chef, so you absolutely have to order at least one meal when you stay here. We were celebrating my girlfriend's birthday this time and there was a mixup in the flower delivery. John and Tammy went out of their way to give us a bottle of champagne when we arrived and then they also drove out and picked up the flowers I had ordered. The farm is beautiful, there are many nearby wineries, and an amazing hike up Mt Konocti if you want to do that. We will definitely be back for a third time soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

7 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic getaway

We wanted to explore the Lake County region, north of Napa/Sonoma, as another lovely wine region, plus they have orchards. Glad we did, especially in November with the beautiful fall colors. Our hosts were lovely, and in true “bed and breakfast” fashion, our host, a professional chef and caterer, made the most amazing breakfasts! We even opted for a dinner one night, also amazing. We loved the charming farm setting with animals roaming, and the loft accommodations we’re comfortable, spacious, and well appointed with all the amenities you’d need or want. We initially found this property because they are dog-friendly. What a great find for all these other reasons! We plan to return again during spring or early fall at harvest.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F., Georgia

19 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful location

We were visiting family and vacationing in Lakeport, CA and the Ripe Choice Farm was the perfect location. We were right down the road from our family and it was a great base for exploring Northern California (local and day trips). Lakeport is a rural, small town area and it's just how we like it. It isn't overly busy and touristy. The Ripe Choice Farm was just as described. It has everything a couple needs for a quiet and peacefully trip. The vineyards, orchards, and farm animals are a plus.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony Peggy B.

30 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Best night of sleep ever

There was a certain magic about this place - this was quite literally the best night of sleep I have had in any lodging property. The place is immaculate and there is plenty of parking under the apple trees. The town nearby, Kelseyville, is a quaint farming town with several outstanding wineries and a great brewery as well. There are nicer places to eat like the Saw Shop and Redd’s at the local airport and also down-home places like Lyndall’s. I would suggest doing as we did - three nights. It gave us a chance to explore and enjoy. We are already scheming our return and quite looking forward to it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaye S.

24 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

So good we want to keep it a Secret

Serene setting on a working farm. Spacious apartment. We love it so much we keep coming back. Wish we could keep it a Secret. Mark and Tammy are the best.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Aaron S.

19 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice secluded space, great hosts, some small improvements would help

Nice secluded rustic space with a very comfy bed. Great value for the price. One large room with a modern bathroom and shower. AC worked great during some very hot weather. Layout of the room is a bit strange with TV on the side of bed and chairs across the room. Wi-Fi Internet was very spotty connection - may have been due to heat. There is an industrial kitchen just below the “loft” that was a little noisy but not bothersome. The space would be significsntoy improved if they added a kitchenette with a sink, small stove, and cooktop to make own food. Currently just a fridge and microwave for eating.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

1 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and Relaxing

Had a wonderful and restful stay on the farm. The pigs and turtle were so cute. We had so much fun introducing our dog to all the animals. Enjoyed our home cooked breakfast.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

31 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend

We had the best time! This is the 3rd time staying at this property. Very clean and comfortable!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute comfortable loft, great food!

The loft is very comfortable with a nice king bed and mini kitchen; basically fridge and microwave. AC worked great. The farm is very cute with chickens, pigs, and a giant tortoise. All so cute and mesmerized for my dog. The best part was having Tammy's great creations for breakfast and dinner. So nice! Dinner was fabulous steak, all the sides, and a great bottle of wine. Breakfast was perfect. Made the stay super relaxing. The area is great for wine tasting and a bit of hiking (although a bit hot for the hike). Unfortunately, the lake itself...so low. Very sad. And an outbreak of algae so no swimming. But great stay at the farm! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K., Chicago

18 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

So happy to have found this lovely farm. Quiet, peaceful setting. Just what we wanted.

We had a lovely time staying at the farm for the most part of a week. We had two delicious breakfasts and dinner one evening provided by Tammy. It was too hot to eat al fresco but we did have our morning coffee under the beautiful tree in the yard. I believe the tree was a London Plane which is very pretty to sit under and enjoy the shade. We enjoyed walking around the farm and seeing all the animals. We were looking for a quiet escape from city life, and we got that and more. The bright new moon and the twinkling stars each night was delightful, Mother Nature at her finest. The accommodations had everything we needed, a comfy bed, a/c and peace and quiet, priceless. We spent most of our days exploring, going to the ocean, the farmers market, and north to see the giant Redwoods. Communications with John were great. I would love to return.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay.

We are on our first 2 nights of honeymoon. check-in was done very nicely without any contact, we had access to the building/room, internet, etc. it was nice and private and the host provided for any needs we had. Pictures in the add are a bit outdated as the room has some new furniture. Really pleasant stay! 9.8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022