We had an enjoyable stay. The ranch house is located in a wonderful location. Unfortunately the people who stayed before us did not clean up the house, and they had a dog (dogs are not permitted). We spent a couple of hours cleaning the first full day. The Forest Service needs to empty the outside garbage container. Yes, we cleaned the house before we left

We had an enjoyable stay. The ranch house is located in a wonderful location. Unfortunately the people who stayed before us did not clean up the house, and they had a dog (dogs are not permitted). We spent a couple of hours cleaning the first full day. The Forest Service needs to empty the outside garbage container. Yes, we cleaned the house before we left

I enjoyed my stay- great location and amazing setting. Excellent privacy as the gate is lockable and the property is fenced. Superb views. The only minor ding is the water running from the tap and shower is hyper chlorinated to the point where I chose not to shower during the two nights I stayed. But as the signs say coming into the stronghold: no drinking water available. I would stay again for one or two nights for sure.

I enjoyed my stay- great location and amazing setting. Excellent privacy as the gate is lockable and the property is fenced. Superb views. The only minor ding is the water running from the tap and shower is hyper chlorinated to the point where I chose not to shower during the two nights I stayed. But as the signs say coming into the stronghold: no drinking water available. I would stay again for one or two nights for sure.

Lovely peaceful cabin very close to wonderful trails. Lots of dirt roads for biking too. My only complaints are the “fully equipped” kitchen has only 1 drinking glass and there is no heat in the kitchen or dining room, I had to turn the oven on to warm up the kitchen one cold morning.

Lovely peaceful cabin very close to wonderful trails. Lots of dirt roads for biking too. My only complaints are the “fully equipped” kitchen has only 1 drinking glass and there is no heat in the kitchen or dining room, I had to turn the oven on to warm up the kitchen one cold morning.

Halfmoon Ranch was a delight. It rained 2 of the 3 days we stayed, but it was enjoyable watching the storms through the picture window in the kitchen. It was a bit chilly. The baseboard heaters are okay for the bedrooms, but the living room, dining room and kitchen were very cool. I would recommend some space heaters for the winter months. The ranch is very large and with only 2 people, it was an awful lot to clean for the next tenants. The 2 dogs loved roaming the large fenced yard and exploring the lot with us. The windmill needs oiling, it can be very loud and creepy at night. It just adds to the atmosphere! I think it would be an excellent place for a retreat with friends or family.

Halfmoon Ranch was a delight. It rained 2 of the 3 days we stayed, but it was enjoyable watching the storms through the picture window in the kitchen. It was a bit chilly. The baseboard heaters are okay for the bedrooms, but the living room, dining room and kitchen were very cool. I would recommend some space heaters for the winter months. The ranch is very large and with only 2 people, it was an awful lot to clean for the next tenants. The 2 dogs loved roaming the large fenced yard and exploring the lot with us. The windmill needs oiling, it can be very loud and creepy at night. It just adds to the atmosphere! I think it would be an excellent place for a retreat with friends or family.

Half Moon Ranch is a lovely spot with good access to the Stronghold. Been here a few times and always enjoy the birds and wildlife. It would be nice if the native grass was restored in the areas east of the ranch house where the new sidewalks went in. And, bring your dishwashing soap! And maybe leave a new container there for the next guests. JPK

Half Moon Ranch is a lovely spot with good access to the Stronghold. Been here a few times and always enjoy the birds and wildlife. It would be nice if the native grass was restored in the areas east of the ranch house where the new sidewalks went in. And, bring your dishwashing soap! And maybe leave a new container there for the next guests. JPK