Rustic Old Hunt Club

Lee and Laura were excellent hosts and were delightful to speak with. Warm, kind and made sure we had everything we needed. Their home is a bird/wildlife oasis nestled in high desert. Gorgeous fields of pistachio trees carpeting the valley below a gorgeous mesa up top, (now a retired clay pigeon range) full of wildlife and views. Old hunting & farming trinkets dot the establishment built by Lee, an old rustic outdoor area full of spots to sit and sip at sunset, or cook and dance. Lots of old benches and platforms to sit and relax and enjoy company. Perfect for large gatherings with the immense old kitchen area. I enjoyed the rustic country feel and was grateful Lee is sharing his large outdoor abode. Please do keep in mind if you are looking for modern glamour, you won't find it here. It's a rustic gem full of heart. There is a toilet in 2 separate small bathrooms (I didn’t mind the little bit of dirt and old bird poop on the ground in the ladies room- there was a shower, yet not for use I believe—and the ladies sink had low water flow) yet the rock walls and old décor was charming. The nearby kitchen sink outside had good water flow for washing dishes and hands however not everything in the area are functional-so keep in mind to bring your cooler, stove and amenities. Tons of wood tables shaded by old logs and aluminum ceilings and a huge pit for a glorious fire. Dirt camp area under the trees and also exposed areas near the pistachio field—tons of space to camp. Look out for beautiful snakes and few biting insects. The wind helped keep them at bay and so does the concrete platforms and structures. Adjacent to the old hunter’s structure is another camp area (north of this site) by the same owner. This kitchen was clean and more modern and functional with gorgeous swing chairs near a beautiful fire pit if you are looking for something a bit less rustic. We had the whole place to ourselves and had an amazing time relaxing, sitting at the fire, cooking on the wooden table slabs and watching the birds and sunset.

This place was incredible. The campsites were all nestled under a canopy of trees....straight out of the desert into a lush oasis. The amenities were also much more than expected, as there is a giant kitchen (sink and a grill/smoker large enough for several hundred pounds of meat), running water, bathroom, stage and dance floor, several covered patios and out buildings, fire pits...SO MUCH SHADE, sweeping views of the pistachio fields--west facing, of course, for sunset viewing. The property has a retired clay pigeon shooting course atop a hillside which offers more patios and breathtaking 180 degree views of the valley below. Lee and Laura were gracious hosts, making sure that all of our needs were met. Super friendly folks who have created this space with a lot of love and heart and soul. Maggie, the snaggletooth dog will jump in your lap if you let her (or gladly move on). I can't say enough about this place really. Special gem.

Big, beautiful campsites! We chose the first one with flush toilets, running water/sinks/shower, dance floor, multiple dining areas (large picnic tables and bar tables), huge kitchen and MASSIVE BBQ/smoker. With our little tent this felt like "glamping" for us (fine by me), and there are more rustic sites if that's what you're after. Aside from the BBQ there was a huge campfire pit with wood set out, a fire poker and starter. The property has many trails (you could hike them all day) with beautiful views of surrounding farms and mountains from the peak. The lower campsites are set up right beside a pistachio farm. If you're a bird-watcher: Huge variety of birds flitting around and singing all day (finches, swallows, hawks, ravens, vultures, doves). At night we saw and heard owls perching on the trees on the hillside. Twice we woke up to coyotes howling. The stargazing can't be beat, clear, sprawling stars are visible right from sunset. The sites are big enough to host multiple RV's but still feel private / remote. We had an awesome time and the hosts are wonderful people! We'll definitely be back.

Beautiful, easy going and relaxing. It was really lovely to stay on the farm, the hosts are super nice and it was fascinating to see pistachio nuts growing. It’s a working farm so there’s plenty of interesting things to look at. The amount of bird life is just amazing, birds everywhere, all different colors singing in a wide array of trees and plants, all set in a beautiful scenery. The set up was really great, very comfortable the bathroom was very clean there’s plenty of shade, running water, the shower was cold but refreshing. It was private, lots of great hiking. The farm has three lovely dogs, we’re in love with Charlie! Our dogs got along no drama.