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The Park at Crystal Cove

Epic lakefront compound with private trails and many hidden treasures! Like many of the cozy cottages in this community, the house dates to the 1950s or possibly earlier, during Jago Bay's heyday as a vacation destination in the first half of the 20th century. Now this region is coming to life again, with the burgeoning local wine industry providing numerous nearby tasting rooms featuring wines made with grapes from the Red Hills appellation (which the property is located within). Adjacent Clear Lake needs no re-invention, remaining as beautiful as ever, as the largest, oldest, natural freshwater lake in California. This is truly a unique slice of heaven, located on a sunny knoll steps from the shores of the lake, with one of the County's best views of dramatic volcano Mount Konocti. The majestic presence of the mountain rising from the lake makes clear why this geology is imbued with deep significance in the culture and lore of the Pomo people who have stewarded this land for over 14,000 years.

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Morning Star Ranch

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$27.50 per person per night, which works out to $55 for a couple (two people who are together).  Kids 11 and under stay free.  Morning Star Ranch is a working Thoroughbred horse farm nestled in the shadow of the majestic 7,000 foot Snow Mountain, located within the Mendocino National Forest boundary. Catch a small glimpse into ranch life.  Reconnect with nature while relaxing by ponds and appreciating the rugged beauty which surrounds you.  In clear weather, the star gazing is amazing!   Take a guided tour of the horse barn and small petting zoo (goat and chickens) for the kids, if interested ask to make arrangements. . Your well behaved dogs are welcome here, although they must stay on a leash at all times. Camp fire wood is available for sale at the ranch when fires are allowed.  

A friendly note to light sleepers, since this is a working horse farm, there
may be horses whinnying to each other occasionally during the night, and
often the bullfrogs around the pond can't resist singing a few songs after
dark.  We also need to make mention that, like most of California, this is
rattlesnake country so paying attention to where you put your hands and 
feet are important.  Looking forward to meeting you soon!

 Area attractions: 
The Stonyford OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) for motorcycles, buggies, etc. is just under 2 miles west of the ranch on Forest Road M10. 

Take a hike or practice your rock hounding in the Mendocino National Forest, which yields some beautiful jasper rocks.  Consult the Mendocino National Forest website for trails and details.

 Close proximity (about 4 miles) to the historic Eastpark Reservoir (closed in Winter) for all your water sports, fishing and swimming. 

 

Find the end of your rainbow at Morning Star Ranch!

Beautiful views and stocked ponds with fish.  

Owners Lucinda and Bruce greeted us with a handy tip sheet and a beautiful loaf of banana bread (and later some honey from their own hives!). Such warm hospitality was a wonderful treat for us.

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Eucalyptus Forest & Mountain Views

Eucalyptus Forest and Mountain Views on an old lumber mill property.

Aerial view, November 2021. Spent the past two “dry” year digging out and restructuring the pond. Fish stocking coming in spring of 2022!

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