Island Guest Ranch, Ames, United States

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User Rating:
9 / 10
(13 User Reviews)

Hotel Description:

The Island Guest Ranch founded in 1889 during the Cherokee Strip Land Run is a 4th generation 3000-acre working cattle ranch and is located in north-western Oklahoma along the banks of the historic Cimarron River.
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Island Guest Ranch Holiday Reviews

Island Guest Ranch Reviews

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" I had a fantastic 10 days at the... "

Submitted By: Miss J Dunstone
I had a fantastic 10 days at the ranch. The accommodation was great, the food delicious and the family made us very welcome.
There was loads to do, we rode everyday and did 2 full days of cattle work. The horses were all lovely, extremely well... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2008
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" This was my holiday of a lifetime!... "

Submitted By: Miss R Holloway
This was my holiday of a lifetime! The family were amazing, food was great, and they allowed you to capture the essence of working ranch life. I went with a group of girls and we were all very well catered for, no matter what our riding experience.... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2007
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" This has been my 5th visit to the... "

Submitted By: Mrs L J Smith
This has been my 5th visit to the ranch and once again was a truly amazing holiday. There is nothing quite like riding out on horseback every day and admiring the beautiful surroundings, checking the cattle and hearing stories from the wrangler of the... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:direct

" A superb ranching experience. Made to... "

Submitted By: Miss C Martin
A superb ranching experience. Made to feel so welcome and absolutely everything was catered for. The horses were fantastic, the rides well organised and outstanding scenery. The cattle drives so exciting and fun. The family so welcoming, fun and... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2008
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" If I had to write one small comment... "

Submitted By: Mr M Bell
If I had to write one small comment about this ranch it would simply be 'made to feel part of the family'.
My thanks goes to the family and workers for the way in which they provided any of our needs. The effort and hours they put in to help and... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:ranch america

" We had the most fantastic holiday at... "

Submitted By: Mrs J M Masters
We had the most fantastic holiday at the Ranch in May. The family couldn't have been more hospitable and friendly and made us all feel part of the ranch. We got to work cattle and ride every day over some beautiful countryside.

The horses... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Best ever holiday by a long shot! !... "

Submitted By: Miss A J Maiden
Best ever holiday by a long shot! ! Accommodation excellent, food fabulous, horses well trained and responsive, riding was well organised and covered varied terrain - from scorching sand dunes to hock deep water! !

We drove cattle, we... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" I can honestly say this was the most... "

Submitted By: Miss S Pitts
I can honestly say this was the most amazing holiday I have ever been on. From the minute we arrived we were taken in as one of the family. We worked with cattle and rode every day.

The accommodation was perfect and location superb. The... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Had a fantastic time at the Island... "

Submitted By: Mrs L Smith
Had a fantastic time at the Island Guest Ranch. We were a group of 9 girls travelling from the UK and we booked directly with the ranch. We found the ranch professional and hospitable and we were all treated like we were part of their family.
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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" A very disappointing holiday. It was... "

Submitted By: S Jones
A very disappointing holiday. It was coming to the end of the season and I was one of few guests there.

I had booked a 2 week holiday and I have to admit that I wanted to leave after the first week. There was very little to do and I spent... read more

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  • User Rating:
    3 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2005
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Ranch America

" We were curious as to what ranch life... "

Submitted By: Mrs C Ohlsson
We were curious as to what ranch life was like in Oklahoma. We were pleasantly surprised. The White family were very hospitable and friendly hosts.

We did about every activity in the book. Roping, riding, swimming, fishing, an American... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2005
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Definitely the best holiday we have... "

Submitted By: Mr N Dodds
Definitely the best holiday we have ever taken.

We arrived in OK city and were collected by Carl White and his daughter Jordie, taken to their ranch where we had the most fantastic time. We went for the riding and that is exactly what we... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2005
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Trailfinders

" After spending a large amount of... "

Submitted By: Mrs C O'Connor
After spending a large amount of amount of money I had a week at this Ranch. The food and hospitality was good but what I thought would be a proper Ranch holiday turned out to be very big disappointment. The only 'Ranch' activities we did were horse... read more

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  • User Rating:
    4 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2005
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Ranch America
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