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Ranch Jewel

A private paradise awaits, blending natural beauty and luxury with ocean views, tennis courts, and an arcade game room for endless fun.

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Jewel of Ortega, surrounded by Cleveland National Forest and Santa Ana Mountains, features a 6,200 sq ft home with a private pool house, sauna, and wrap-around patio perfect for family dining. Enjoy Pacific Ocean views while the playground entertains children.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

About the neighborhood

Map
San Juan Capistrano, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission San Juan Capistrano - 31 min drive - 23.0 km
  • The Coach House - 32 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Doheny State Beach - 34 min drive - 27.9 km
  • San Clemente Pier - 37 min drive - 31.5 km
  • San Clemente State Beach - 38 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 50 min drive
  • Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sun Dried Tomato Cafe - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Neighborhood Sports Pub Concepts - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Chef Randall's Moho - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪JoKo Global Headquarters - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Neuschnee - ‬43 min drive

About this property

Ranch Jewel

Family-friendly farm stay in the mountains
At Ranch Jewel, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Breakfast (surcharge), tennis courts, and outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue grills, beach towels, and games
  • Local meal delivery service and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Ranch Jewel feature comforts such as private hot tubs and private pools, as well as thoughtful touches like fireplaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Children's dinnerware and children's books
  • 6 bathrooms with jetted tubs and showers
  • HDTVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Furnished balconies or patios, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 private bathrooms
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Office
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets must remain on leash while outside.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events and retreats available request.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Events and retreats available request.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Ranch Jewel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Ranch Jewel pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ranch Jewel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ranch Jewel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ranch Jewel located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly farm stay is within 16 mi (25 km) of South Paw Dog Park, Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, and Mission Bell Dog Run. Surfing Heritage Foundation Museum and North Day Use Beach are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Ranch Jewel Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

The Ranch worked great for a large group. Kids and adults enjoyed the space the house provides along with the wrap around porch. The pool and spa was a hit with everyone. A great time and the group would like to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mason u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible stay!

Overall an incredible stay. So accessible to civilization, yet feels like a wonderful secluded retreat. I could not imagine a better place for our retreat. Dan was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We got hitched

Wonderful place to gather the family together for our wedding. Everyone felt right at home and enjoyed what the property had to offer. Wish we could have spent more time there because there’s so much to do. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacklene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway!

The Jewel of Ortega is just that, a jewel! My multi generational family really enjoyed our stay. The rooms were spacious and clean. The kitchen and bbq made our holiday meals delightful and the two long dining room tables that were set up side by side offered flexibility for seating. So many little quiet seating spots outside to relax in. We had so much fun swimming and playing on the basketball court. We tried our hand at pickleball and enjoyed the poker table. The house is set up to keep young and old entertained. We all fit on the comfortable massive couch for movie night too. Our hosts were very responsive and when one in the party left some valuables at the house, they went out of their way to make sure it was returned to us! Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small Wedding/Family Gathering

Our time at the Jewel of Ortega was fantastic. We hosted a family gathering along with our daughters small family only wedding with extended family. (Around 35 people.). The venue was wonderful. It was rustic and scenic with plenty of room, plenty of things to do and beautiful scenery for pictures and the wedding ceremony. Exactly how our family rolls. We had a few house related issues when we first got there that were quickly remedied by the staff. I can't thank Dan G. and his staff enough for their assistance, availability and kindness. This is a top notch team ready to serve in any way needed. I would absolutely consider booking the Jewel of Ortega again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernest O., Cerritos, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Great Escape

Property mgr Dan was friendly and so helpful. He answered all our questions and went out of his way to guide our family to the house. It was breathtaking once there you Don't want to leave. When he tells you bring everything you need... Bring it because you won't want to leave. The hillside and grasslands we're beautiful and relaxing to the eyes. No traffic to listen to or cars and people passing by, just a beautiful view of your soroundings and the soft bread in the evening with a magnificent sunset my wife and could have stayed a month. We picked this location because we wanted to have a lot of things to entertain our grandkids and they completely enjoyed their stay. Enjoying the playground the indoor heated pool and the tennis basketball court. We enjoyed quiet walks in the morning to the horse coral and further. We enjoyed having "Hunter" the on grounds dog as company the grandkids enjoyed petting her although she is shy to grownups. All In all it was a successful weekend for our 50th anniversary. The property had everything we needed plenty of room in the bunk room for our 7 grandchildren. We liked it so much we will be doing it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Thanksgiving Gathering Space

My group of three families consisting of 18 people had an amazing Thanksgiving/birthday weekend at the Jewel of Ortega! Everyone had their own space and fully enjoyed all the activities available including tennis, basketball, ping pong, pool, swimming, relaxing in the hot tub, watching tv on the large couch, hiking, and petting the horses. The sauna was closed, but it wasn't a great loss. We brought a lot of cooking supplies for the big Thanksgiving meal, but found everything else we needed there. The check-in was a bit tricky with several cars arriving at different times because a clicker was required to open the gate that's a 20-min. drive down a dirt road from the house, but Dan helped make that process a little easier. We would return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelor Party

We had a great time. The host (Dan) was great and very helpful all weekend. The property is huge and more secluded than you could ever want.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great time

The whole family enjoyed the property and the variety of activities it offered for our short (4 nights) stay. The only issues we had were with the central AC system (none of the 4 systems blew anything other than warm air; the bedroom with just a king bed was especially uncomfortable but the bedrooms that had individual units were fine) and problems with cooling in the two refrigerators in the main house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

NIck B., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Amazing on All Fronts!

What a wonderful weekend. Dan was very communicative, accommodating, and thorough in our check-in, and throughout the weekend when we had a couple questions. He was really attentive and was fantastic to deal with. The house is amazing. It's remote, adventurous, and also has amazing amenities. We loved the tennis/basketball court, the poorhouse with hot tub and sauna, the outdoor eating options, and the views from this place are unreal. The house and property were even better than the pictures showed. This place was perfect for our large gathering and we will be back. Thanks again, Dan!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Spacious, Secluded Retreat Location

Very tranquil quiet area surrounded by lemon orchards with stunning sunsets and views of the ocean and Catalina Island. Two horses live on the property. There were birds everywhere including bright yellow orioles and flocks of swallows. Zebras and Giraffes seen on neighboring property on the drive in and the sounds of peacock calls off in the distance. We never wanted to leave! The house was fabulous and spacious with a large kitchen that was well stocked with a toaster, blender, Keurig, coffee grinder, french presses, and lots of pots and pans. Plenty of dishes and cutlery for our group of 20. There was a large screened in porch so we didn’t need to worry about flies or mosquitos when eating outside. Lots of games and amenities including a poker table, ping pong table, and a pool table, and the large screen TV in a common room was easy to connect to for group presentations etc. There was a wonderful warm pool and hot tub which we used quite a bit, and the pool house was situated far enough from the house that noise from late-night pool goers never disturbed people sleeping in the house. Dan, the house manager, was incredibly accommodating of our group including bringing us ice and chicken when the fridge went down one day. He was also very responsive to the electrical outage due to the sauna triggering the circuit breaker box. He lives 20 min away from the house but came over whenever we needed him. He was also available by text any time we had a question, and checked in with us every day to make sure everything was going OK. The resident chickens were laying abundantly and Dan would leave us eggs in the kitchen every morning. One thing to note, the house resides in a gated community and is a 5 mile dirt road drive from the gate to the house. The house manager meets you at the gate to let you in. This just means that you should plan ahead and get all your groceries before heading to the house. Grocery shopping would entail a 45min round trip drive, but we were warned of this and so never needed to leave the house once we got there. We would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025