If you value open spaces, western history, hot springs and remote settings with uncompromising dark skies, visit this family-owned and operated 1,255-acre ranch that’s been running for more than 95 years. The property sits in the shadow of the White Mountains near Benton, a genuinely remote corner of Mono County where you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time.

Well-behaved dogs are allowed in select rooms. The Inn features seven rooms including a historic miners cabin, four houses with private hot tubs, and 12 private tub sites available for day or overnight use. Up to two dogs are permitted in the Conway House, Bungalow Inn (except room 3), Bunkhouse, and at the private tub sites scattered across the property. If you’re traveling with just one dog, the Miner’s cabin is an option—it’s limited to a single dog but has real character with its weathered wood and mining-era details. Dogs aren’t allowed at the Hobbit House or in room 3 at the Inn itself.

The landscape here is genuinely dramatic. You wake up to silence and endless sky, with the Sierra Nevada visible in the distance. There’s something special about soaking in a private hot tub under the stars with your dog nearby, the air cool and the water steaming around you. The ranch property gives dogs room to move around without feeling confined, and the remoteness means you’re not dealing with crowds.

This isn’t a fancy resort experience—it’s more about authenticity and getting away from cell service and people. The hot springs themselves are the main draw, and they work just as well after a day exploring the surrounding high desert terrain. Bring your own firewood if you want to use any fire pits, and understand that you’re heading somewhere truly isolated, which is exactly the point. The nearest services are in Benton proper, a small community about ten minutes away.