Questions About Staying at The Ridge

Check dates and reserve on our availability page.

Half is due when you reserve and the balance seven days before arrival. A security deposit is pre-authorized the day before arrival and released three days after departure. Prepayments are non-refundable.

No. The Ridge is always rented as a whole house. There is no separate casita or guest suite.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. When no other guests arrive or leave the same day, we are glad to offer early check-in from 11:00 AM and late check-out until 4:00 PM. Ask us before your stay.

You pass two private gates with keypads, then a keypad on the front door. We send directions and your codes about two days before you arrive.

Yes, by prior arrangement. The Ridge hosts intimate weddings, elopements and small celebrations. Events are arranged separately from the villa stay and carry an additional event fee, so please tell us your plans before you book. See our weddings and events page, or contact us at [email protected] or 805.826.3212.

The Ridge sits at 2,800 feet on a 40-acre estate on Sulphur Mountain, above the Ojai Valley. It is 90 minutes from Los Angeles, 45 minutes from Santa Barbara and 35 minutes from downtown Ojai.

Not reliably. Sulphur Mountain Road has two ends and the Canada Larga side is closed. Enter "Frog Creek Farm" in your GPS, and once you are nearby switch to 6100 Sulphur Mountain Road. From there it is about 15 minutes up a winding road to the first gate.

It is a narrow mountain road with curves and elevation gain, mostly paved, with a short unpaved stretch near the house. Standard cars manage it in normal weather. In heavy rain, higher clearance or four-wheel drive is more comfortable.

We recommend arriving in daylight, because the road is steep and unlit in places. If you arrive after dark, please make it no later than 9:00 PM.

Yes. There is a Level 2 charger in the garage.

Yes. There is a helipad on the property for guests arriving by private charter, with no landing fee. Contact us in advance at [email protected] or 805.826.3212 to coordinate the landing.

The whole house: four bedrooms sleeping up to 10, a fully equipped kitchen with cookware and pantry basics, a gas grill with tools, an outdoor hot tub with Pacific views, four patios, a private half-mile loop trail, a media room, a washer and dryer, central heating and air conditioning, and Starlink Wi-Fi. The estate sits behind two private gates, with no nearby homes.

Two king beds, one queen and two twins in the four bedrooms, plus a queen sofa bed in the living room. The two upstairs bedrooms share a bathroom and a separate water closet.

Yes. There is an outdoor hot tub with views toward the Pacific, and an indoor jacuzzi tub in the Terrace Master Suite bathroom.

Yes. You will find pots, pans, utensils, dishes and wine glasses, plus olive oil, vinegars, salt, pepper, sugar, flour and spices. We do not stock butter or fresh food.

Yes. Four outdoor patio heaters are available, and the house has three indoor fireplaces. There is no fire pit.

There is a Nespresso machine with capsules provided, a drip coffee maker and a French press. Coffee beans are kept in the refrigerator and the grinder is in the kitchen. You are welcome to bring your own specialty beans.

Yes. The house runs on Starlink. The network is open, so there is no password, and it is fast enough to stream or work remotely. Cell service on the mountain can be limited, and Wi-Fi calling works over the network.

Yes, a smart TV in the living room. Sign in with your own streaming accounts.

No. The mountain is in a high fire-risk zone, so there is no fire pit and no open flames or fireworks are allowed. The house has three indoor fireplaces and propane heaters on the patios.

No. The current amenities include an outdoor hot tub and an indoor jacuzzi tub in the primary bathroom.

On the mountain you can walk the private half-mile loop, hike the Sulphur Mountain trails, cook, soak in the hot tub and watch the sunset. Our vineyard is next door for a private tasting, and Peppercorn Ranch, ten minutes down the hill, offers riding lessons. Downtown Ojai is 35 minutes away, with restaurants, shops and bars. See our dining guide and local experiences.

Yes. Tastings at Ojai Mountain are private, led by our sommelier and by appointment. They are booked separately at ojaimountainestate.com/visit and are not included in the stay. The vineyard is about three minutes away by car. Weekends fill early, so book ahead.

Yes. From the terrace you see the vineyard slopes, Lake Casitas and the Pacific Ocean.

Yes. There is a private half-mile loop around the house and a longer public Sulphur Mountain route outside the estate. These are different routes. Follow signs and designated paths, and read our hiking and walking guide before setting out.

There are no shops on the mountain. Stop at Westridge Market or Rainbow Bridge in Ojai, or at Vons in Santa Paula.

Yes. See our private chefs page. Chefs are booked directly and their dates fill early.

Yes. Local instructors and a massage therapist offer private sessions at The Ridge. See our yoga and massage page.

No. There are no bikes at the house. If you plan to cycle, bring your own equipment and choose a route appropriate to your experience.

Yes. Four bedrooms sleep up to 10, with a large living room, outdoor dining and a half-mile loop trail around the house. It suits family gatherings, groups of friends and longer stays.

Yes. There is a crib, a high chair, a baby bath, children's dishware, books and toys. There are no gates on the stairs, and the hot tub has no gate or lock, so young children need watching.

Yes. Up to two pets, dogs or cats, are welcome by prior arrangement, and there is a pet fee. If you would like to bring more than two, ask us first. The property is gated but not fully fenced and the terrain is rugged, so please keep pets on a leash outside.

No. It has private gates but is not fully fenced. Keep pets leashed outdoors and supervise children.

Layers for the temperature changes at elevation, comfortable shoes for the trails, and a leash if you are bringing a pet. The house has cookware, pantry basics, linens and towels.

No. Smoking is not allowed inside the house, and we ask guests not to smoke outdoors either, because this is a high fire-risk zone. Open flames and fireworks are not allowed anywhere on the property.

Yes, from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Sound travels far in the mountains.

A rural mountain setting. The house stands on a 40-acre estate behind two private gates, and you rent the whole house for your group. Evenings are dark, there are no shops nearby, and downtown Ojai is a 35-minute mountain drive away. Our property manager lives about 10 minutes from the house.