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Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of this modern barn loft at The Ripe Choice Farm, where a working vineyard and orchard unfold before you. With an open studio plan, comfortable seating area, and farm-to-table meals available upon request from Chef Tammy's catering business.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

THE RIPE CHOICE FARM STAY

The remarkable studio space is a modern barn loft within a 100-yr old barn on a working vineyard, orchard and farm. A fully open studio plan offering comfortable seating area, dining table, king bed, Egyptian cotton linens and a 4x6 walk-in rain shower. All with views of the farm. Chef Tammy is the owner and exec chef of The Ripe Choice Farm & Catering. She will gladly open the farm for you to host a family reunion, wedding, celebratory dinners. All California cuisine, fresh farm to table. Chef Tammy still has a very successful catering business in Manhattan Beach, CA. Meals are not included during your stay yet if interested in a hearty, seasonal farm to fork breakfast; a boxed lunch for your hike or picnic, while boating, or wine tasting; dinner delivered to the loft please contact the host regarding rates and availability. All meals require 24-48 hr notice.
Ask about the Chef’s Table next to the vineyard!
The Ripe Choice Farm borders on beautiful boutique vineyards, olive grove, small town living, peace and quiet or a casual let your hair down atmosphere. The air quality is said to be the best in California. Clear Lake is the largest natural lake in CA. Lots of opportunity for playing on the lake or check out lake events such as the 2nd largest bass fishing tournament in the country; Splashdown where people land their floatplanes on the lake for a huge party. Great farm to table restaurants.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: can smoke outside

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: there is a $35 per night pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: we have animals on the property kids would love

Events

No events allowed
Barn space, commercial kitchen for rental.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke outside

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: barn space, commercial kitchen for rental.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

THE Ripe Choice Farm Stay Lakeport
THE Ripe Choice Farm Stay Apartment
THE Ripe Choice Farm Stay Apartment Lakeport

About the neighborhood

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Lakeport, CA

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Lakeport Speedway - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Library Park - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Lakeport Historic Courthouse Museum - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Sutter Lakeside Hospital - 13 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thai Bistro
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE RIPE CHOICE FARM STAY pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at THE RIPE CHOICE FARM STAY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE RIPE CHOICE FARM STAY?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE RIPE CHOICE FARM STAY located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Clear Lake and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Clear Lake State Park. Wildhurst Vineyards Tasting Room and Chacewater Wine and Olive Mill are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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THE RIPE CHOICE FARM STAY Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little Farm

Beautiful little farm. Owner very friendly and helpful. Let me bring my dog and I really had a relaxed weekend. Would definitely stay there again . Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Co

Great location for both ends of the lake. Delicious box lunch. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barn Loft

This was a beautiful, serene property! The barn loft is not your ordinary lodging and it's a little secluded and very cool. The furnishings are basic but very comfortable and the owners were very responsive to any requests. We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ari K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Wine Country Stay

We had a great time at the ripe choice farm stay! The property was exactly as described, very tidy and perfect for a couple. We had a lot of fun exploring the area, checking out wineries and hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, perfect getaway!

This was the perfect getaway for my partner and I to celebrate our anniversary. There were thoughtful touches from the owners, a suuuper comfortable bed, and divine breakfasts. What more could you ask for?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Beautiful farm, nice hosts, great accommodations. Close to towns, restaurants and hiking. Enjoyed the peace and tranquility.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and comfortable stay

Loved the surrounding farm and having more space than a hotel room was so nice to relax in. Peaceful and safe surroundings with convenient parking and check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved staying at this property. Had a couple of pigs and chickens roaming around. Was also dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Comfortable, spacious area in a beautiful and secure location. Have ordered both the delicious breakfast and lunch and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend

The studio was perfect! And the breakfast were amazing. We highly recommend and will be coming back. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robb C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Farm Stay

The food was absolutely amazing! I definitely recommend adding breakfast and dinner to your stay. The farm itself is lovely and larger than i expected. My 2yo, dog, and I enjoyed walking thr grounds and visiting the animals. Very nice, quiet area perfect for relaxing. Lots of activities nearby to occupy your time. Fantastic hosts and can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M., Rancho Cucamonga, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is a wonderful place to stay. It is very beautiful, quiet, relaxing, and so comfortable.

We loved staying here. The hosts, Mark and Tammy, were so helpful from the beginning of the registration process to the last day of our stay. They were especially nice and gave us lots of good advice about the area. The property is just as beautiful as it looks in the photos. The view from each of the windows was amazing. It is so relaxing and comfortable and we enjoyed every day. We can’t wait to stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cater my life!

We were in town visiting family and it was lovely to have our own space at the end of the day. If you stay here without ordering a meal from Ripe Choice, you are missing out! The owners asked for any dietary needs and I have a few, which they worked around deliciously.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ripe Choice, right choice

The weather was cold and rainy and the power went out, but having said that John and Tammy were way beyond wonderful checking in with us making sure that we were warm and comfortable. Do the ripe thing, get the breakfast! We did and it was amazing. And it was delivered to us HOT! We loved our time and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a quiet getaway.

We wanted a quiet getaway for just us. The farm was just as advertised. Mark and Tammy were available but not intrusive. The breakfast we added on was so amazing. The loft had everything we could ask for. Clean and homey. We were able to completely relax. So dark at night you could really see the stars. Definitely a return again place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Artem S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice quiet farm stay

Great hosts, property exactly as described, and nice stay on a small farm. Really delicious food available from the hosts, although a bit pricey - we got the dinner, was really nice, best asparagus I've ever tasted! The barn loft is pretty solid - lacking some things like a kitchen sink to wash glasses (did this in the bathroom), but that was all fine. A little bit of noise from the commercial kitchen for their catering business , but nothing significant. Pretty hot in the loft too - we arrive on a 85 degree day, and took about 30 minutes of running the unit and fans to get comfortable. If you're coming on a hot day, might be worth messaging the hosts to ask them to start running the cooling and fans like an hour before you plan to arrive. Overall, very enjoyable, good value for cost.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return Trip As Amazing As First Experience - Coming Back Soon!

This is the second time we have stayed at this property and it is truly a gem! John and Tammy are amazing hosts, super communicative, sweet, and helpful. Tammy is an amazing chef, so you absolutely have to order at least one meal when you stay here. We were celebrating my girlfriend's birthday this time and there was a mixup in the flower delivery. John and Tammy went out of their way to give us a bottle of champagne when we arrived and then they also drove out and picked up the flowers I had ordered. The farm is beautiful, there are many nearby wineries, and an amazing hike up Mt Konocti if you want to do that. We will definitely be back for a third time soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee F., Plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Utterly charming farm stay!

The hosts were wonderful: very friendly and responsive without being intrusive at all. The room itself was comfortable, clean and spacious, with rustic charm, yet all the amenities I needed (modern bathroom, fridge, microwave, Keurig, well stocked cupboard of utensils & dishes, etc). The giant windows afforded a lovely overlook of the farm property, and you can drift to sleep watching the multitude of stars from the cozy memory foam bed, watch the little morning bats swooping outside just before dawn, and you can even see a sliver of Clear Lake and the mountains on a non-misty day. The small collection of adorable resident critters include a couple of friendly dogs, a few curious hens, two charming potbellied pigs, and one slightly shy giant tortoise. Oh and the food. The FOOD! I was welcomed to invite a couple of my local friends to join me for a few meals on the farm, and each meal outdid the last, carefully prepared to suit our dietary requests. Extremely generous portions, and could not have been more fresh and delicious! The hands-down best meals of my entire week in CA. I hope to come back again sometime with my husband, as I know he would love this place as much as I did!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Lim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing idyllic retreat stay

We stayed here for a five day personal Easter retreat and it was such a wonderful idyllic stay. Everything about the experience felt so beautiful and accommodating. Check-in was so pleasant, from the welcome messages Mark sent (complete with food, wine, and activity reco's) to the meticulous attention given to the room to make it feel country-home warm and clean modern luxury all at once. We loved the little touches sprinkled about like Easter eggs - the little games area with board games, yoga mat, toys for dogs (although we didn't have one), the jars of half-and-half and honey, little chalkboards with well wishes and reminders., the flashlights for exploring at night (which we did). The grounds were beautiful, even more so than they described. We enjoyed walking around and doing quiet reflection (we didn't tell them we were there for meditation, but it made no difference whatsoever as they fully respected our space and it was so quiet throughout) - they had little areas for sitting and relaxing all around. Vineyards, an olive orchard next door, lots of green, and a distant view of the lake, the occasional chicken, pig, deer, and even their dogs greeting us. Not least were Mark and Tammy themselves. They are such lovely, welcoming people. We eventually sprung for Chef Tammy's breakfast, which we initially thought was a bit pricey but in the end was worth every penny. With every bite, we were overwhelmed with both the feeling of homey nostalgia and the sophistication of a Michelin star restaurant at once. Every element of it - bacon, eggs, yogurt, granola, scone - was done perfectly. I know it sounds weird, but that's the only way I can explain it, like if your grandma was the chef for the Four Seasons. It was amazing - we regret not going for the dinner! If you're staying here, don't hesitate - you won't regret it. All in all a good stay, one of our most memorable trips. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property in a beautiful area

We loved our stay at the Ripe Choice. Mark and Tammy were wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic getaway

We wanted to explore the Lake County region, north of Napa/Sonoma, as another lovely wine region, plus they have orchards. Glad we did, especially in November with the beautiful fall colors. Our hosts were lovely, and in true “bed and breakfast” fashion, our host, a professional chef and caterer, made the most amazing breakfasts! We even opted for a dinner one night, also amazing. We loved the charming farm setting with animals roaming, and the loft accommodations we’re comfortable, spacious, and well appointed with all the amenities you’d need or want. We initially found this property because they are dog-friendly. What a great find for all these other reasons! We plan to return again during spring or early fall at harvest.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F., Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful location

We were visiting family and vacationing in Lakeport, CA and the Ripe Choice Farm was the perfect location. We were right down the road from our family and it was a great base for exploring Northern California (local and day trips). Lakeport is a rural, small town area and it's just how we like it. It isn't overly busy and touristy. The Ripe Choice Farm was just as described. It has everything a couple needs for a quiet and peacefully trip. The vineyards, orchards, and farm animals are a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony Peggy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best night of sleep ever

There was a certain magic about this place - this was quite literally the best night of sleep I have had in any lodging property. The place is immaculate and there is plenty of parking under the apple trees. The town nearby, Kelseyville, is a quaint farming town with several outstanding wineries and a great brewery as well. There are nicer places to eat like the Saw Shop and Redd’s at the local airport and also down-home places like Lyndall’s. I would suggest doing as we did - three nights. It gave us a chance to explore and enjoy. We are already scheming our return and quite looking forward to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaye S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So good we want to keep it a Secret

Serene setting on a working farm. Spacious apartment. We love it so much we keep coming back. Wish we could keep it a Secret. Mark and Tammy are the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice secluded space, great hosts, some small improvements would help

Nice secluded rustic space with a very comfy bed. Great value for the price. One large room with a modern bathroom and shower. AC worked great during some very hot weather. Layout of the room is a bit strange with TV on the side of bed and chairs across the room. Wi-Fi Internet was very spotty connection - may have been due to heat. There is an industrial kitchen just below the “loft” that was a little noisy but not bothersome. The space would be significsntoy improved if they added a kitchenette with a sink, small stove, and cooktop to make own food. Currently just a fridge and microwave for eating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022