- Point Arena
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89% Recommend67 ratings · 47 reviews
Recommends
· September 2019
Group trip ·
Old Homestead Camp
The camp site was great! The site directly at the end of the road offered a bit more privacy and is able to fit a number of tents.
Marc O.
6 reviews
Recommends
· September 2019
Group trip ·
Old Homestead Camp
Perfect location close to town that has a grocery store and great bakery. Quarter mile from coastal access with breathtaking views. We saw lots of whales and sea lions! Stars are incredible at night. I would definitely come back!
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Kaitlin S.
9 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2019
Casari Ranch was beautiful and conveniently located. The grounds were clean and clearly marked. Great camping experience overall. I would say that the directions could be a little clearer.
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Rosemary W.
4 reviews
The camp site was simply bare land. No animals, no trail to take a wake, no friendly owner or feeling of being on a well kept ranch. Pictures and reviews from 2016 are misleading and it is soooo overpriced. Our site has no fire pit, no picnic table or woods. While Point Arena is a lovely place I would never ever recommend this site to others. Hipcamp should show the MOST RECENT REVIEWS AT THE TOP to better inform the users. This is a bad business practice to mislead people with false advertisement. Campers at other sites we met were equally unhappy.
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Yukie T.
6 years on Hipcamp
The site is nothing as advertised. No animals, no amenities, no check-in, quite misleading.
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Eraj S.
6 years on Hipcamp
Parts of the ranch have been sold, so don’t expect a farm feeling like the pictures and description suggests. Highlighted reviews are from 2016, when the farm was still in full swing. I was happy to pay the premium to experience farm camping and got the kids excited about it - so this left me slightly disappointed. Ariana didn’t respond to SMS for clarification. Updating the listing and prices would solve most of this.
The pasture if serene, has beautiful sunsets and is nicely protected from the wind (at least our spot, but some are more exposed). We had cows in the distance and Point Arena is a picturesque costal hippie town where we found a hidden gem every day.
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Harald K.
4 reviews
Mixed feelings
· August 2019
The host was communicative and accommodating. They set out lots of fire wood at every spot. The sites are large and far away from each other. There is little to no shade at most of the sites, so be prepared for sun (not a big deal). The only major issue was that there are "cow pies" all over the place. They were mostly old and dry so it wasn't awful. But we had a freak storm come through and the next morning walking around the camp site and avoiding the manure was a challenge. If it was cleaned up a bit, I would definitely recommend the place.
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Ed S.
6 years on Hipcamp
Very disappointed. Campsite was a field with holes everywhere. It was so bad that it made it virtually impossible to walk to the outhouse without tripping and falling because of of the hundreds of holes.
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Loretta F.
6 years on Hipcamp
My husband and I booked this on a Tuesday with a Friday arrival planned. Needless to say, we were thrilled to find such an awesome location last minute during the peak camping season. We didn’t arrive until about 9 pm on Friday, the directions were easy to follow, and being that only one other camper was present, we had all the other sites to choose from! What a beautiful location! Set against the trees among an open field just a mile or so from the coast was perfect! Hands down, one of the best locations we have stayed at. Clean, quiet, remote, breathtaking! We will be back again!
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Tamara D.
6 years on Hipcamp
This was one of the most incredible camping trips of my life! Hipcamp is an absolutely brilliant concept and Old Homestead did NOT disappoint. There are 6 "primitive" (no water, no electricity) sites and it's a carry-in/carry-out situation (you take everything you came with, trash and all). The sites are all located on the huge ranch that is currently home to a large, beautiful herd of Charolais cattle. There is a wall of beautiful trees to block the wind; the camp sites are nestled against the treeline. There are even shady areas under the tree canopy where we hung our hammock. The port-a-potty was serviced just before we arrived, was spotless clean, and had plenty of tissue and wipes available -it even has a little plastic mirror. The rolling fields, the sound of the wind blowing through the trees, the distant sound of waves crashing... it was absolutely serene. We went a little early in the season so no one else even occupied the other sites during our stay! This would, however, be a perfect location for groups of family or friends, all setting up camp side-by-side. Additionally, there are so many great trails over the bluffs and down to the beach. The Gualala river is nearby for kayaking and swimming. The town of Pt. Arena is beautiful and super fun to explore as well. Between Hipcamp and Ariana, this was a wonderful experience. I'm so grateful that she opened her land to share in this way. It was a beautiful and super fun trip. (Note to anyone who hasn't ever camped by the ocean... the dew in the morning, all over everything, is more like a layer of water all over everything. Anything that you don't want to be wet in the morning, you should store overnight.) Happy Camping!
Scott P.
6 years on Hipcamp
Wonderful site, flowery meadow, lots of space, impeccably kept and very helpful host, thank you!
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Mark B.
8 reviews
We were arrived just after the noon check in time on July 4th and were the first ones on the scene. We chose the site to the back left side as you drive in. There's a row of trees that block the prevailing winds so it was quite comfortable and even warm in the mornings, once the sun was up.
There's one outhouse for 6 sites that each accommodate up to 15 campers. Luckily none of the other parties that eventually arrived had that many campers. Apart from that it's fairly primitive with no running water. We had a nice fire ring/pit to enjoy evening campfires.
Sites are pretty flat and open. It's not that dispersed so you're going to hear your neighbors at night. No road noise though. You may get woken up by cattle passing through on their way to graze in the morning as we did.
Overall, we enjoyed our 3 nights at Casari Ranch. We never saw our hosts but they were very responsive via text.
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Michael L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2019
Group trip ·
Old Homestead Camp
It is very easy to access the camp site. There is no potable water but there is a porta potty which is convenient. Each camp site has a small hole for your camp fire. We went there for July 4th weekend. Weather was pretty nice, a little bit cold during night. It is very close to the water and there is tons of great hikes nearby.
Kimia P.
6 years on Hipcamp
This is just a large open field with little privacy and a total free-for-all for big groups with no presence of the owners. Arriving around 4pm there was one campsite left with a fire pit but no table (possibly moved by another group) located next to the one porta potty on the approx 3 acres of actual camp land - shared between about 30 guests in total over the July 4th break.
There was already three big groups here when we arrived and the campsites are placed pretty close to each other. We were under the impression that there would be more space on their claimed 320 acre plot. The driving instructions guide you to a blue house down the road from the hipcamp field - we talked with the blue house owners who told us that they had nothing to do with this listing on hipcamp and that they had been sold part of this land a while ago.
We headed back to the field and pitched our tents in the brush of the trees in order to get a little privacy, it was okay but noisy from the other groups and kids, and that many people sharing one porta potty is not ideal. It seemed like this place is fine for large groups that don't mind the company of other large groups and kids. But for smaller groups looking for a quiet space to relax in nature I would suggest looking elsewhere.
Jamie L.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2019
Group trip ·
Old Homestead Camp
A beautiful and remote stay. There is one porta potty and no running water, but the lack of amenities is made up for by solitude and beauty. Great for a large group.
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Josh P.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2019
Group trip ·
Old Homestead Camp
We had a wonderful stay at Old Homestead! The site was easy to locate and close to Hwy 1, but felt very private and safe. Beautiful location on farmland near the ocean, and a quick drive into town at Pt Arena. Ariana and her husband were kind enough to provide us with a porta-potty and firewood. I would highly recommend this campsite to anyone looking for a private, quiet campground on the coast.
Marina D.
2 reviews
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· October 2017
Group trip ·
Old Homestead Camp
Great site and lovely farm! One of the more special camping trips we've taken.
Lisa C.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2017
Group trip ·
Old Homestead Camp
Very nice place. We really enjoyed the open area with plenty of space for a group, the sheep walking around, and the sound of the Ocean. Point Arena town is just up the highway if you need to restock on beer or coals or anything. We drove 10 mins up to the state park and checked out the lighthouse as well. It gets really cold at night when we went (first week of October) so make sure you bring layers.
Ilya L.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2017
We spent two nights at this campground and had the place to ourselves. The sites are in a meadow that is next to a cow pasture and a neat area of trees. There were two very clean portapotties that were in the meadow as well.
Make sure to check-in before sundown as this is important to the hosts. It was a little tricky to get here from SF on a Friday after work because of the long drive, but when we woke up to a beautiful area on Saturday morning, we were glad we came.
Alice J.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2017
We had a great time camping at the Old Homestead! We drove up to the main house and Ariana came out to greet us. After a nice visit, she explained how to get to the camp sites. We drove down to the next gate, where we found 4 big camp sites. We were the only ones camping, so it was very private. Beautiful view, quite and very peaceful. Lots to do near by. Great experience, great location. We will be back.
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Keith J.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2017
Group trip ·
Old Homestead Camp
I cannot recommend this place enough! On a weekend when literally every campground along the Northern California coast was booked full and my in-laws were stranded in Gualala, we happily (and frantically) stumbled upon Casari Ranch. Casey and Ariana are wonderful "hands off" hosts who trust you to take care of their beautiful property. My family had a beautiful weekend listening to owls and sitting around the campfire. Thank you for an awesome stay! We'll definitely be back!
Kristel H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2017
The property is very beautiful and the owners are friendly. Lots of animals to hangout with, wide open space to admire, and good facilities. It did get a bit windy at night, so I'd recommend using stakes to hold your tent down. We had a great time!
Mike M.
8 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· August 2017
Group trip ·
Old Homestead Camp
While there is water available from a tank, there is no running water which makes showering impossible and washing dishes difficult until you come prepared for dealing with that. The fire pit is great, but doesn't have a grill so no useful for cooking over (luckily we brought our massive camp kitchen stove with us.
The site is truly serene and a good launching point for visiting other spots in the area, is wind-free but you are well socked with fog, so be prepared for chilly morning and chilly evenings.
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Talia F.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2017
Group trip ·
Old Homestead Camp
Old Homestead Camp was lovely. It was nicely secluded and quiet and our host was great.
It was a great location for a large group. There's fire pits at each camp and they have quite a few log stools available if you don't have enough camp chairs for everyone.
Sorin K.
9 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2017
Group trip ·
Old Homestead Camp
We thoroughly enjoyed our two night camping at Casari Ranch. The location and property are beautiful and serene. Driving up on Hwy 1 we noticed a few other crowded campsites along the way and seeing people packed like sardines, it made us grateful when we arrived at the ranch for the wide open land we were privileged to enjoy.
Renada H.
6 reviews
Recommends
· June 2017
Group trip ·
Old Homestead Camp
Old Homestead Camp was amazing and I would highly recommend staying here if you are visiting Point Arena. The prairie-like setting was very peaceful and we could even see peaks of the ocean from our campsite!! The porta-potties were clean and had toilet paper, YAY, and all the people we met who worked on the Ranch were very friendly and accommodating. Casari Ranch is conveniently located near the little Main Street area of Point Arena and a short drive (approx 10 min) from the lighthouse. The lighthouse/Stornetta area is a MUST-SEE. The views are truly breathtaking. I could not help but think that would be the perfect spot for a proposal. Overall, our trip was incredible and the entire group was very impressed with the campsite and experience. 10/10 would stay here again.
Michelle B.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2017
Group trip ·
Old Homestead Camp
We loved our stay here. Beautiful and quiet with ocean views, horses and farm animals. Hosts were great. Highly recommend.
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Yasi A.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2017
Group trip ·
Old Homestead Camp
We had a wonderful time! A beautiful location, friendly people, and so many animals! We plan to come back soon and enjoy another weekend with friends in the sun.
Stephen K.
9 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2017
What a perfect, easy weekend get away! The ranch is easy to get to and the camp sites are so basic and simple: land, a picnic table, fire pit and wood. There was one other grouping camping while we were there, a large group and they were barely noticeable. The horses were great and all the ranch dogs were adorable. ...perfect for our mom/daughter weekend get away. The owners are so kind, gave us lots of local information and let us do our thing. Great weekend. :)
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Jennifer C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2017
Group trip ·
Old Homestead Camp
This place is the best, everyone here was so friendly and easy going. The property itself is a complete treat. Can't say enough good things about this place.
Cody C.
3 reviews
Location
Point Arena, Mendocino, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Ariana M.
Joined in March 2016Things to do nearby
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