Ojai Wilderness Off-the-Grid Sespe House

Entire vacation home in Ojai, California

  1. 5 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Carol
  1. Superhost
  2. 15 years hosting

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Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Hwy. 33 is OPEN to our guests! Unplug from the stressful World! Come relax in this 2 Bedroom + 2 Bath 1200 sq. ft. OFF-THE-GRID, Hidden Mountain Home w/ XL Decks, Ramp, Campfire Yard, 2 Person hot/cool SOAKING TUB w/ STUNNING 360 degree Mountain Views! Very Peaceful, Quiet, PRIVATE and Secluded. Surrounded by Los Padres National Forest+ 2 Creeks (seasonal swimming hole). Private Road with Locked Gate. 30 minute drive North of Ojai, CA. STARLINK Satellite Internet w/ WiFi.
Unique interior

The space
Fully furnished, OFF-THE-GRID, all solar electric, 2 Bedroom + 2 Bath 1200 sq. ft. Home w/ XL Deck that wraps around 2 sides of House, Ramp and Campfire Yard. 4 Zero Gravity outdoor recliner chairs around the camp fire ring! 2 person outdoor hot/cool soaking tub w/ on demand HOT Water!
House has High Ceilings, Tower Dormer Windows, Solar Tubes throughout for abundant natural light, Fully stocked kitchen with Fridge/Freezer, Corain countertops, gas stove, Pantry, washer/dryer, utility room w/ deep European sink.
Our water comes from it's own well, and is filtered before entering the house. The kitchen sink has an additional "Double Filtered Water" faucet/spout. No need to bring drinking water. Air Conditioning, Central Heat, STARLINK Satellite Internet/WiFi (WiFi calling on most Smart Phones). Apple TV Plus w/ many pre-paid subscriptions. DVD Player w/ some DVD's here.
Bluetooth Speakers. Bring your Music ! ! !
Birdwatcher's Paradise, Hiking Trails, Plenty of Sage and Wild Medicinal Herbs.
Panoramic night skies ! ! !
Hosts live on the lower property, are committed to providing privacy and are available if needed. We have 7 very sweet free range dogs who guard the property and our guests and might visit you around the campfire (but are never allowed inside your rental). Each dog has their name embroidered on their collar.

Unique Eclectic Interior Design

No EV charging at this time

We donate 3% of bookings to the Open House Fund, a non-profit charity that provides temporary housing to evacuees, medical patients, refugees and other people in need.

Guest access
Hwy. 33 is OPEN to our guests. Registered Guests should enjoy the entire house, deck, campfire yard, the 2 mile dirt road leading to the rental and hiking trails off the property to the main creek (no vehicles, camping, or fires allowed on USFS land).

No PARTIES, EVENTS or gatherings. Property is for registered guests only. Extra day visitors are not allowed.

We have 7, mostly large, free-range dogs whose job is to protect the property and occupants from any wildlife intrusions. They are all very friendly and some will like to interact with the guests and perhaps accompany guests on local hikes.

NO EV charging

We donate 3% of bookings to the Open House Fund, a non-profit charity that provides temporary housing to evacuees, medical patients, refugees and other people in need.

Other things to note
HWY. 33 is OPEN to our guests!
1. When a booking is confirmed, guests agree to "HOLD HARMLESS" hosts/property owners, when interacting with the land, environment, plants and animals of the wilderness. Guests are responsible for their own safety concerning wildlife and are not to harm or provoke any living thing.
2. Guests are required to practice FIRE SAFETY at all times. Property is in a HIGH FIRE HAZARD AREA inside the wilderness of the National Forest. Guest are encouraged to enjoy a campfire, but campfires ONLY inside the provided metal fire ring and only after the evening breeze has died down. NEVER leave a campfire unattended and, when finished, insure that the campfire is severely doused with water as to be completely extinguished. No candles on the property.
3. Premises are for registered guest only. This is not a party house. This is not a commercial photoshoot or filming location.
4. All vehicles are required to drive slowly on the dirt road leading to and on the property. Watch out for wild animals and our 7 free-range dogs.
5. This house is on a septic system. Do not flush anything other than toilet paper. Please dispose of feminine products in garbage cans provided.
6. This property is entirely SOLAR POWERED! Please be mindful of your energy use, especially when using the heat or cooling systems.
7. Resident dogs are not allowed in the house. Please do not feed the dogs.
8. NO EV charging at this time.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
Park view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 282 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Ojai, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Hwy. 33 is OPEN to our guests. This place is truly unique! Private Property inside of Los Padres National Forest! There is a Water Falls Trail a few miles away (driving), plenty of other hiking trails, creek walks, rock climbing, campgrounds and beautiful wilderness mountains.

Meet your host

Superhost
402 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
15 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
My work: AirBnB Super Host!
Retired Hollywood Make-Up Artist. Apple Farmer, Animal Lover, Off-the-grid-Pioneer-Woman. Family oriented gal. Captain of the Local Neighborhood Watch. I value Peace and Quiet above most things.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Nearby lake, river, other body of water