Our stay at The Ranch far exceeded our expectation...

Our stay at The Ranch far exceeded our expectations. We arrived at 3pm on a Friday, check in wasn't until 4pm, but our room was already ready. There isn't self parking available to check in, but the wonderful valet staff (talking about you Andrew) will pull your car forward and have it waiting for you when you find out where your room is. The check in process is quick and pleasant, the room RFID room keys are not plastic, but bamboo, a nice touch. We reserved a creek view suite, the view from the room was amazing, between the fish in the bubbling creek, and the red tailed hawks overhead, we had our morning coffee and tea outside every day. I highly recommend the garden tour on Saturday as well, reservations are required. Louis, the Gardener, was extremely informative about everything he produces, and most of the produce is used in the meals made on property. The food at Harvest is also epic. I'm a pretty slim guy, but between the Wagyu steak, many seafood dishes, half chicken, I powered through all of my meals even though I was full. It's THAT good. Wait staff is amazing, always accommodating to your every need. I also highly recommend room service for breakfast. You actually order it on a tablet in your room, no phone call necessary. My wife's egg whites were more airy and fluffier than she's ever had, and we've stayed at some amazing places. Just an FYI, there is absolutely zero cell phone service, you have to connect to the free WiFi to make calls. My wife's phone worked great for calls on WiFi, mine did not at first, but Anthony at the front desk is a genius. I'm an IT guy and couldn't get my phone to work for calls over WiFi, Anthony gave me some advice and it worked perfectly after that. Honestly though, I'd recommend enjoying the dead zone and decompressing without a phone for a few days. My wife came down with a cold about two hours before we arrived. The Amazing front desk manager Jenn pulled out a whole box of cold remedies to help her. Jenn was incredibly accommodating, thoughtful, and made us feel so welcoming every time we saw her with her work ethic, bright and genuine smile, she went above and beyond to make out stay memorable. We usually do staycations at Pechanga, Santa Barbara, San Diego at the Bay Club, no more. We're going to The Ranch for every Staycation from now on out. Only been home for two hours and we already want to go back!