We originally had a reservation at another hotel, but the night before our trip, they contacted us saying they were overbooked. Since we had already finalized our travel plans, we scrambled to find alternative accommodations and were fortunate to find one last available spot at Conestoga Ranch.
We arrived at the ranch around 2 PM, although check-in wasn't until 4 PM. Our wagon wasnât ready yet, so we waited outside the main office, which had refreshingly cool airâa welcome relief from the hot summer day. Thankfully, our wagon was ready by 3 PM.
This was our first time staying in a non-hotel, glamping-style setting, and it was quite a unique experience. The wagon was just as described on the website: a large bed, a bunk bed for two, a small table, and two chairs. It was clean and well-maintained.
However, note that there is no air conditioning in the wagon. There is a small fan and a heater. While the bed was very comfortable, the wagon becomes extremely hot from noon to around 7 PMâitâs best to plan outdoor activities during this time. In contrast, it stays cool in the morning and quite cold overnight. We never used the heater, but they did provide very warm and cozy blankets.
Conestoga Ranch offers free bicycles and outdoor games, but both could use some updating. The bikes are functional and well-maintained but clearly outdated. Some games are still in good shape, but many were broken. That said, the playground was a big hit with our childâshe had a blast running around