Post Ranch Inn

From Josiah and Lily, engaged 9/4/25 ❤️ From booking to check out, the Post Ranch Inn experience was exquisite. I surprised my girlfriend for her birthday and coordinated with Derek Lubag on the events team and Evynn LeValley (local expert photographer) to surprise her even more with a secret engagement I’d been planning for months. Little did I know, I wasn’t the only one with surprises: the Post Ranch Reservations team surprised me with a complimentary upgrade from an already beautiful room into the crown jewel of the property, The Cooper House. The GM Tim took a moment out of his busy day to greet us immediately upon arrival and gushed about the experience we were about to have, while Sonnie checked us in. Our bellman Steve and the valet team whisked away our bags and our car to be taken care of while we soaked in the property and our room. To call it a room is an understatement. The Cooper House is not just a two bedroom home with the most updated furniture and fixtures on the beautiful cliff side retreat nestled amongst Redwoods and other flora native to Big Sur, it also boasts the most unbelievable views of the ocean on the property. My girlfriend and I spent at least 30 minutes gawking at everything in the home and the back deck before going on an exploratory walk of the property. Pristine. Tranquil. Romantic. Under the guise of picking us up for a private tasting before our dinner, Derek led us to the iconic proposal location tucked away on the far west side of the property. I popped the question in the (nearly) dreamiest place on earth while Evynn captured the moment perfectly. With the sun setting over the last photography hot spots, Evynn joked that we could pick the finest room on property to keep taking pictures. Derek quipped back, “Oh yeah, they already have that. Let’s go back to the Cooper House.” We then proceeded to take incredible proposal pictures in the actual dreamiest place on earth. The Cooper House claims the best unfettered view of the sunset on the property, and Evynn was able to capture every last drop of it and distill it into memories that my fiancée and I will remember for the rest of our lives. We said farewell to Evynn as Derek delivered us to the most desirable table in the Sierra Mar, the corner overlooking 180 degree ocean views. After an exquisite meal with the smoothest and best tasting Old Fashioned (smoked tableside) I’ve had, my fiancée and I had some comfort food and dessert sent to our room so we could share the news with our families while still enjoying every minute of the Cooper House. A clear sky full of stars, we took a dip in the spa on our back deck to wind down after a *perfect* day. Breakfast on the back deck in front of the fire pit while the marine layer rolled in below us had me confused, as I was sure I had woken up that morning and was not still dreaming in the lush king bed in the master suite. After more calls, texts, and FaceTimes with well wishes from our friends and family,

We came for the second time to celebrate our anniversary (#25 and #27). This is not a place with lots of nightlife but if you are looking for a romantic relaxing getaway, you will be hard pressed to find better. Gorgeous views, perfect temperature hot tubs overlooking cliffs and sea, luxury rooms with the most comfortable bed/pillows ever, and a lot of nature. Fantastic!

My husband and I spent 3 glorious nights at Post Ranch Inn in January to celebrate his birthday. Before we arrived on property, we had extension communication with General Manager Tim Lee who could not have been more helpful and accommodating in planning our trip. We stayed in the magical Castro House which was one of the most phenomenal accommodations we have ever stayed in (and we have traveled quite extensively). The house had 3 main areas and a separate foyer which made it feel quite spacious but still felt cozy due to all the beautiful wood used throughout the house. The main living area had leather sofas, a beautiful gas fireplace and a perfectly outfitted and well-stocked kitchen, and was made complete with gorgeous views of the ocean and access to the outdoor terrace. The separate bedroom and bathroom were also beautiful and comfortable, again with crazy ocean views from both the bedroom AND bathroom and another access point to the outdoor terrace. We also had a third TV room with its own amazing ocean views. Everywhere you went in the house, the ocean went with you! We loved using the pristine hot tub on the deck where we could appreciate all the beautiful, natural flora surrounding us. Breakfast shared on our private terrace was a daily highlight. We had a delicious dinner in the restaurant on property, which was temporarily housed in their art gallery while the main restaurant was under renovation. We enjoyed many walks throughout the serene woodlands and each enjoyed an excellent massage at their spa. Tim had arranged for one of the ever-so-talented on-property chefs to cook us a private dinner in the house, complete with sommelier service. This was such a special treat and truly the highlight of our magnificent trip. Post Ranch Inn is one of the most amazing coastal venues in the country. The physical beauty of the resort, the genuine hospitality of the crew and the intimate, unpretentious and relaxed vibe will keep us coming back to this little slice of heaven on earth year after year.

We cannot stop raving about Post Ranch Inn. If you’re looking for a vacation that is peaceful, relaxing and active, I highly recommend spending 2-3 nights here. We unfortunately only had planned for 1 night but wish it would have been longer