“Amazing Horse Property 10 Min from Beach” I traveled to the Ranch by The Sea with my family. We had a large group with age range from age 5 to 75 years of age. This is the perfect destination for any age. Bob the owner was a terrific host. He showed us everything we needed to know about how to use everything on the property. He also gave us suggestions of restaurants, bars, and best places to go to the beach which was very helpful since we were not familiar with the area. Anything we needed we just had to text or call him and he was available. There is plenty to do on the property no matter what age you are. There are many private rooms with tvs if you are just looking to relax and have some quite time. There are also many common areas to have fun with others to play pool, arcade games, ping pong etc and not disturb anyone else. There is a large patio with a fantastic view overlooking the pool and San Diego. Every evening around sunset you would see hot air balloons in the sky that would take off around Del Mar Race Track. There are also great sunsets to the west that fill the sky with vibrant orange and pink colors that everyone loved! Both the kids and adults loved the pool and hot tub. There is a shallow end and a diving board so a little bit for everyone. There is plenty of seating by the pool to watch the kids or just lounge and kick back and sun tan. If you are a horse lover this property is a must. There are horses on property with a large riding arena. The owner gave both kids and adults very fun and informative riding lessons. He is very knowledgeable about horses and riding. He is fun but informative and safe all at the same time. So whether you are an experienced rider or first timer everyone can have a great time. The house is very large with many different bedrooms. It is great because you can have a large group but everyone can have piece and quite and their own space which we all thought was great. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place to stay in the San Diego area. We definitely didn't want to leave and will be coming back soon to do it again.

“Home away from home” I own my own business, so any time away is especially precious. Kilkelly's West Wing Cottage was the perfect fit. Unlike the institutional feel of a hotel room, the West Wing is like a home away from home. Immediately, we felt comfortable and relaxed. The rooms were exceptionally clean and well kept. The rooms were equipped with every possible item anyone would need, even a tea kettle and grill accessories for the gas grill. The commercial like ice maker was an unexpected surprise. They even provided a small cooler for day trips. Normally in a hotel room, I am loathe to touch anything and notice the dirt and traces of previous guests. Immediately you can see how clean and welcoming the West Wing is - I had no hesitation using any of the amenities. We are very picky travelers and the West Wing exceeded our expectations. The breakfast casserole was so good I even got the recipe! There are several televisions with satellite, DVD, Blue-Ray, etc - available but we never even turned them on. It was so relaxing enjoying the sunrise, sunset and mountain views, we had no need for the outside world. We would not hesitate to come back and highly recommend the West Wing! :)

“Relaxing” Cabin was clean and comfortable. Nice relaxing location. Everything was great!!

“Relaxing!” We had a wonderful time!The game room was awesome. The cabin was nice and clean. Everything we needed was provided. We live in Hampton Roads, which is very busy and noisy,so to be on top of a mountain,and the only sounds were that of nature was a welcome change. We were very close to Luray Caverns, and the local Food Lion. We spent Saturday hiking in the woods around the cabin. Just loved it! The locals were the epitome of southern hospitality. I highly recommend Old Wagon Lodge. :)

“I can NOT rave enough about this place! I look forward to staying again!” We looooooved this property! My review wont do justice for this beautiful, spacious, RELAXING, private estate! The downstairs was the perfect venue for me to accommodate guests at my 25th wedding vow renewal! The ease of having the ceremony and reception all in one place was so stress free! All the wedding guests were in awe of the place!The bathrooms were beautiful and handicapped accessible for my elderly guests.The grandson and other children loved the playground & nursery. The teens loved the pool table. I had more than enough room for my overnight guests to spread out because you are definitely NOT crammed into this place! Lots, lots and lots of room! The huge house, decks and terrace made it easy for people to spread out and enjoy everything. The 2 kitchens was new, large and modern. The master bedroom was very romantic with the gas fireplace. The fireplace in the downstairs grand-room was the perfect backdrop for our ceremony. The upstairs fireplace in the living room was cozy. The multiple rocking chairs, bonfire area and huge hottub was the perfect cure for the hustle and bustle of a busy day. All the bedrooms were very roomy. The beds were so comfy and luxurious that one of my guests googled the brand name so they could buy one for their own home. lol At the end of our stay, we honestly hated to leave the tranquility and quiet of the place for the "real world". Ken, Paul, and their wives were so helpful and sweet. They all worked hard on making this property into a HOME that all future guests will enjoy!

“Beautiful cabin and view” The drive to the cabin was fairly easy since the road is paved. However, the turn in to the private drive was tricky for our Chrysler Town and Country minivan. We couldn't make it in one turn and had to stop and backup a little then put it back in drive to make the turn. Also, any time we left the cabin we had to backup and put it back in drive a couple of times before we could get turned around. Smaller vehicles will probably not have this problem. The cabin is beautiful with all the large windows and so many gorgeous logs! We loved sitting out on the deck looking at the mountains and listening to the nearby creek. We wished a few more trees had been cut down, but were happy for those that had been. We understand the sun could be a problem since there are no blinds in the kitchen or living room and we had the sun in our eyes every morning. I would recommend some of the small pull down blinds for those windows. The decks are awesome and provide a ton of space, but we wish there had been more furniture on both decks (there is none on the lower level where the hot tub is). The hot tub and sauna were amazing. The upstairs guest bathtub is wonderful, as is the shower downstairs. There needs to be more bath/hand towels and washcloths in all bathrooms. I would recommend towels on the lower level specifically for use with the hot tub/sauna. We had fun playing pool and the table is in great shape. As much as we loved the cabin there was one thing that would keep us from going back...the beds. Not everyone slept well and when you are somewhere for a week rest is important. We realize bed preferences are very individualized and others may find them more comfortable than we did. Lastly, the reservation process and picking up/returning keys was very easy.