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8 September, 2025
Meet the Homeowner - Matthew Williamson
Meet onefinestay London homeowner Matthew Williamson with this exclusive Q&A.
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Inside Rancho Cuatras Patas
Published
20 October, 2025
Edited
27 October, 2025
Tucked away in the untamed beauty of Todos Santos, Cabo San Lucas, Rancho Cuatras Patas is a hideaway like no other. A working ranch, tucked away amongst 22 acres of tropical gardens, olive groves and hidden nooks, it’s a deeply private place where every generation finds its own rhythm: children splashing in the pool, surfers chasing waves, grandparents unwinding by the fire pit. With two casas, four casitas and endless open space, this is a rare oasis that makes twenty guests feel perfectly at home. The ranch’s creation was a true labour of love, a dream years in the making. Here, we speak with owner Elizabeth Rogers to uncover the story behind the creation of this remarkable retreat.
What story were you telling here at Ranchos Cuatro Patas?
The first thing people immediately say to me when they come to Rancho Cuatro Patas is, “How did you do all this? How did this happen?” Because there's not really anywhere like this in the local area. Then as people settle in, the ranch unfolds itself to them. There’s this incredible warmth and energy of the landscape - in the amazing sunrises, sunsets and the amount of birds and wildlife here. What always happens with friends and family is that they visit once, then come back time and time again. Eventually, they start looking to buy land next door to us because this place feels incredibly private, nurturing and revitalising. Part of that’s to do with the land that we chose, and part of it is how we’ve designed and built the individual casitas around open communal spaces.
We have had people come back here five, six, seven times. Because once they settle into the rhythm of life here, they really feel part of the local landscape. This is incredible and makes me so happy - it’s exactly the story I was trying to create with the ranch, and it’s a testament to the sheer power of the place.
Describe the moment that you first discovered the ranch. Was it love at first sight?
When I first saw the land, there was nothing there. Literally, nothing. No water, no electricity, no infrastructure. There were some old-growth mango and palm trees. But other than that, it was a completely blank slate. So, yes, it was love at first sight because we fell in love with the possibility of what it could be.
“As people settle in, the ranch unfolds itself to them. ”
Talk us through the gorgeous interior design at the ranch.
I did a lot of the initial work myself, and then interior designer Lucy Klimes came in halfway through. Lucy also did our house in Los Angeles - she’s a super talented designer and great friend, so she still comes down often to pick out new things, adding new shades and pieces of art.
I wanted to keep the palette very neutral, as the real stars of the show are the gardens and landscape. When you look outside, you see the mountains on one side and the ocean on the other with lush tropical plants everywhere else; it really is magical. So having an indoor-outdoor flow with a calm, cosy vibe was really important to me. I was going for a modern yet warm and welcoming atmosphere. So I started off with simple shades and a sleek design, and then kept layering with textiles. I’m constantly decorating and adding more things, that’s the beauty of having such a big place - you can keep layering and layering until it feels very homely.
How do you select the artisans you work with?
I found a rug from a woman named Emma Boomkamp very early on, she was one of the first artisans I found - I think I saw an article about her in Vogue. She's a Danish woman who lives in Mexico City, and I fell in love with her textiles. We have an ongoing relationship, and I’ve bought a lot of things from her over the years.
I’ve also collected ceramics from all over mainland Mexico, because I'm really quite obsessed with them. So at the ranch you’ll find pieces from Oaxaca, from Michoacan, from Puebla. Then, the tiles: a lot of them are from a local tile maker in Todos Santos.
I bought a few things from California as well, because that's where I grew up - where my home is. I've always been a big shopper of vintage, antiques and flea markets, so I’ve filled the ranch with my finds.
“At the ranch you’ll find pieces from Oaxaca, from Michoacan, from Puebla... ”
Where is your favourite place on the ranch?
That's a good question. I would say that one of my favourite spots on the ranch is the giant communal outdoor dining table right by the fire pit and the pizza oven. We found this incredible, huge piece of old growth wood, and my husband designed this very simple artistic concrete base. We designed the tiles together, so a lot of thought and consideration went into that table. Then there are these beautiful vines growing over it, offering shade. It’s the first place I take guests when they get here so they can orient themselves, and because it feels really cozy and welcoming - it’s a spot that really captures the essence of the ranch.
The ranch is ideal for hosting, do you celebrate any family occasions here?
Every year we do Thanksgiving down here. My extended family and my husband's extended family come down, and we invite some additional friends. We plan a welcoming night, with a chef who makes pizzas in the pizza oven, and then a full five days of activities. We’ll do one night for our friends and family in the area as well. We get a taco truck and a churro cart on the ranch, which is really fun. Then we do a bit of a traditional Thanksgiving and bring out the ATVs, ride the horses, hire the chef and a massage therapist, it's super fun.
The ranch is primarily a family home, but we rent it out a handful of times a year, full property only. It’s the ideal spot for large family holidays or reunions, wedding parties, that kind of thing. It's really private and it can accommodate so many people, and everyone can find their own little space for themselves. In fact, last year we got married on the property, which was a really special and beautiful thing - it’s an extraordinary space and we love being able to share it with other people.
The ranch also houses a few special residents - tell us a bit more about the animals on the ranch.
I'm a big horse girl and my father was a rancher and a cowboy, so I have a lot of photos of him and an old spur collection of his around the place. The ranch is home to two rescue horses from the local area, Slim and Hunk. They love it here - and I love being able to look out the window and see them, so happy and peaceful in a natural setting. We have someone who takes care of the horses during any guest stays, and guests can interact with them as much or as little as they like - it’s completely up to them.
“Here, we’re very much lost in nature. ”
What do you get up to when you’re here?
This area is the complete opposite vibe to Cabo. Here, we’re very much lost in nature. There aren’t any clubs, bars or beach clubs. When I’m here, I love hiking or riding out with the horses. I usually organize a lot of my outings around delicious food or a good horseback ride. But my husband and other friends who come down definitely organize their time around where to go surfing, because there are so many great surf spots down here. Sometimes we go on fishing trips. There's a great boat trip locally, too - you can go out with the local fishermen at sunrise right off the bay, which is super fun. There are also plenty of trails for biking or heading out on an ATV.
There are the beaches, the mountains, the arroryos to explore… It’s really endless. If you like the outdoors, then this is the perfect place.
Give us a few of your top local tips.
There’s the most incredible bakery and coffee place in Todos Santos called Taller 17. And a great local restaurant called Hierbabuena, which is on a farm one street over from us - everything is farm-to-table here. Sometimes we go to the San Cristobal Hotel for a special dinner on the beach.
