Drakesbad Guest Ranch

Property class: 3
Mountain lodge in Chester

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When you stay at Drakesbad Guest Ranch, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Guests can keep active with onsite hiking/biking trails and horse riding/rentals, and free perks include self parking and local cuisine breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Reception hall
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals

Room options

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Basic Duplex

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Duplex

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Bungalow, Accessible

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Bungalow

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Bungalow

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Comfort Bungalow

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Bungalow

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Bungalow

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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A wooden porch with a blue lantern hanging from the ceiling, wooden chairs, and a view of a green landscape.

Basic Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A wooden porch with a blue lantern hanging from the ceiling, wooden chairs, and a view of a green landscape.

Classic Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A wooden porch with a blue lantern hanging from the ceiling, wooden chairs, and a view of a green landscape.

Comfort Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A wooden porch with a blue lantern hanging from the ceiling, wooden chairs, and a view of a green landscape.

Traditional Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Duplex

  • Mountain view
  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A wooden cabin room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, and a window.

Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with a ladder, a metal folding chair, and a wooden door.

Classic Room, Multiple Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A wooden cabin room with a bed, dresser, mirror, and window.

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A wooden cabin room with a bed, dresser, mirror, and window.

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A wooden cabin room with a bed, a dresser, a small table, and a window.

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
14423 Chester Warner Valley Road, Chester, CA, 96020

What's nearby

  • Lassen Volcanic National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chester Park - 52 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Olsen Barn - 54 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Lake Almanor - 54 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Collins Pine Museum - 55 min drive - 36.9 km

About this property

Drakesbad Guest Ranch

  • When you stay at Drakesbad Guest Ranch, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Guests can keep active with onsite hiking/biking trails and horse riding/rentals, and free perks include self parking and local cuisine breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services

Facilities

  • Reception hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Drakesbad Guest Ranch?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Drakesbad Guest Ranch?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Drakesbad Guest Ranch?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Drakesbad Guest Ranch and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding and hiking.

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Reviews

Drakesbad Guest Ranch Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The food was consistently described as delicious, amazing, and incredible, with many guests appreciating the included meals and accommodating staff. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great, peaceful. Good food and service.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful time staying at Drakesbad! 3 meals a day included prepared by chef Sal. Ike the manager was very helpful and gave us a ton of history on the property and area. We had never stayed anywhere like it. Tons of board games and outside games, horseshoes, cornhoke, ping pong. Very remote so beautiful stars at night and nightly campfires for everyone to enjoy. So glad they were able to reopen!
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8/10 Very good

Loved my stay at Drakesbad, they staff was pleasant, the property was beautiful and calm, and their food was great. Dining staff in the evening was amazing, the girls were so attentive and supportive to answering any questions. I loved the horses, and the hikes that were on-site. They were truly magical. I also loved how quiet and peaceful the property was. Getting it there is a gravel road for 3 miles, I would say be careful because there were a few pot holes (hopefully that can be repaired). I made sure to get back before sun-down so I could see them. My only issue was that I ordered a lunch sandwich to be picked up after breakfast because I was going to go hiking. The girl who took my order at dinner the previous evening said it would be ready at 7:30 AM. So the next morning I went to breakfast and after I was done eating around 8 AM I asked for my lunch to go. The sandwich wasn't done until 8:30 AM. Staff (I think different than the evening staff) kept saying that they were making it, however it shouldn't take 30 minutes to make a turkey sandwich. I think if you are going to pack lunches for guests, especially because many are going to hike and it take a good few miles to get off property to Lassen, it's best to have a system that caters to people who want to set out early for a hike. They were apologetic, however I was set back an hour from my hike. Overall, loved my visit, the community of people, and such a beautiful place I'd visit again and plan to stay & visit.
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s a great experience. You pay for the history and being off the grid. The food was very good . The staff was helpful and the meals were filling & tasty . It’s not right outside the park but there is lassen national park trails from the area. No pool yet . But this is the first full year they’ve opened since fires . Beds could use upgrade . It’s about the experience.. WiFi is there in lodge Lawrence was so helpful and the staff was super nice . You’re remote about 20-30 mins from Chester and 1.5 hrs from south park entrance. We came through north side from Oregon and drove to ranch. Then south side and out north . The experience was cool. Lassen was number 25 on our national park journey . The food was great they packed us a lunch after breakfast for our day. If you want comfy beds plug ins not for you. If you can bare it lights out at 10 and not have to have hair stuff to get ready (my wife) then it was good. We stay in a lot of places This is not a Hilton so If you need all the perks not for you it’s an experience you are paying for and we liked it ..
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6/10 Good

The facilities leave a lot to be desired. But for some that is the charm of the place. Ntl if could be kept cleaner and better maintained. I realize that they have been closed a couple of years due to fires and they are going through a hard time getting staff trained. Having said that the people who work there try very hard to make your stay as good as they can. And the scenery and trails are wonderful. My first impression upon arrival was one of disappointment but my wife and I left with a warm feeling for Drakesbad.
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is a gem, there isn't much more to ask for in the middle of a national Forest. Staff was so helpful and even kept dinner for us every night knowing we would come late from evening hikes. All food and beverages are already included in the nightly price which was so convenient given the location of the ranch. We had clear sky and saw the Milky Way from the porch. There is no electricity or cell phone reception in the cabins, you will have to go to the dining or reception area to charge devices. Adults didn't mind it and kids got used to it !!
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10/10 Exceptional

Everyone who worked there was so pleasant, friendly and ready help. The staff was the best. It is also a lovely location. I loved the quiet beauty.
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10/10 Exceptional