8 Mile House

Historical Ranch Home- “The 8 MILE HOUSE” Experience the legacy and luxury of this Historic Ranch Home, “The 8 Mile House”—your place to call home… on the historic Santa Margarita Ranch. Not a pet friendly home. Built by the Bean brothers in 1877, this home resides exactly eight miles from the mission town of San Luis Obispo—a meaningful distance at the time of its creation. Located at the north base of the steep Cuesta Grade on the original El Camino Real, the home was used as a hotel for travelers making their way up or down the grade. The travelers could park their heavily loaded wagons, seek overnight lodging and even rent extra teams of horses for their journey across the grade. Today, the 8 Mile House stands as a testament to Santa Margarita Ranch's tradition of “early California rancho hospitality.” Originally settled by Franciscan missionaries in the late 1700s, Santa Margarita Ranch remains one of California’s oldest continuously operated cattle ranches—and is today best known as the home of Ancient Peaks Winery. When you stay at the 8 Mile House, you will enjoy a sense of old California serenity with all of the modern comforts you could want, including four historically themed guest rooms, a scenic covered porch and a large outdoor patio with a wood-burning barbecue. Elements of the original 19th-century structure are found in nearly every aspect of the property, while apple trees, pomegranate, persimmon trees and grapevines provide a timeless ambiance that is rooted in the ranch’s agricultural heritage. The 8 Mile House ultimately reflects a love of history and a joy in sharing the ranch with others—a passion that is evident in all of the little details that make this place so special. Located less than 20 minutes from Shell or Avila Beach, and Santa Margarita Lake (a great fishing spot), 5 minutes from wine tasting/zip ling and only 15 minutes from Downtown San Luis Obispo. Entire home is accessible. We are here to assist you 7 days a week. Rural neighborhood just 8 miles from San Luis Obispo. Call our office for wine tasting tour and driver recommendations. Uber, taxis, and public transportation are available.