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CA dreaming in Wine Country!

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6119 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

CA dreaming in Wine Country!

Come enjoy our cozy Homestay at a prime location in the town of Ballard! (Solvang)
Cook like a pro in the fully equipped gourmet kitchen, BBQ at the covered patio or just relax and enjoy the awesome view with a glass of local wine or craft beer.
Walking distance to Rideau, Buttonwood, Lincourt wineries & mini horse ranch!
Free use of our 6 bicycles!
Approx 5 minutes by car to Solvang center, Los Olivos and Santa Ynez.
30-40 minutes to Santa Barbara Beaches!
As, we offer instant booking, just a little info about yourself and who you are traveling with is appreciated!
**** We offer 15% discount for stays of 7 or more days and 30% off for full month bookings. (Automatically applied when you enter your dates)

Our Solar Powered property is approached by 1/4 mile of driveway lined with 25+ foot tall cypress trees. This 3bed/2bath home is about 300 feet from our Main Home.
It has a well equipped kitchen, whole house water filter, dining table for 6 people, WiFi, smart TV in living room and comfortable L shaped couch.
Super Comfy beds! King size bed in Master. Queen size in both other bedrooms. All have TV's with cable service.
Darts game. Corn Hole game and Foosball table in the Garage. Walking distance to wineries, 6 bicycles to use at no charge, etc...

Guest Access:
There is a beautiful pond on the property that our guests may enjoy during daylight. It has its own little beach and boat docked on it.
The water fall also acts as an aeration and filtration system for the Fish. ( Blue gill and Catfish,)
** Kids under 12 years of age, only allowed with responsible adult supervision.
** No swimming or entering the pond and boat allowed!

Interaction with Guests:
My wife Hilde and I enjoy a nice chat with our Guests, but will always provide and respect their peace and privacy.
You may text, call or email with any questions or requests.

The Neighborhood:
Ballard (Solvang), the center of the Santa Ynez Valley was the first town that settled here in the late 1800's!
Surrounded by vineyards, mountains, horse ranches, farms and schoolhouses, you feel as you have arrived in a time warp of sorts where simple pleasures, mossy oaks, grassy fields, and warm sunny days are found.
We feel so fortunate to live here, closely guard its quiet serenity and are grateful for all the beauty, amenities, world class wineries, restaurants, breweries, and shopping this Valley has to offer.
A Beautiful route to the charming towns of Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton takes only 5 to 10 minutes by car or make a loop and enjoy the scenery on our bicycles, provided to you at no charge!


Property manager

Kris Dhaese

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside or within our gated property!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Bicycle on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 1280 sq ft (119 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack n play and high chair available!

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

CA Dreaming Wine Country House Solvang
CA Dreaming Wine Country House
CA Dreaming Wine Country Solvang
CA Dreaming Wine Country
Ca Dreaming In Wine Solvang
CA Dreaming in Wine Country! Solvang
CA Dreaming in Wine Country! Private vacation home
CA Dreaming in Wine Country! Private vacation home Solvang

About the neighborhood

Map
Solvang, CA

What's nearby

  • Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Solvang Festival Theater - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Chumash Casino - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chumash Casino Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chumash Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Willows - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brekkies - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪S.Y. Kitchen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CA dreaming in Wine Country! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CA dreaming in Wine Country!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CA dreaming in Wine Country!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CA dreaming in Wine Country! located?

This family-friendly Solvang vacation home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard and Lincourt Vineyards. Apple Lane Solvang and Sunny Fields Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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CA dreaming in Wine Country! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 187 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect 3 day birthday get away!
Amazing views, close to wine, food, shopping and walks, comfy house with games to play.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOE C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun and Comfy
This is a great location on a beautiful and peaceful property with fun amenities for the family and comfortable accommodations. Well stocked kitchen and super clean and comfy beds. This is a great place for a family or for friends to spend time in Santa Ynez.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, beautiful hilltop retreat.
Lovely accommodations Well equipped and spotless.Had a great time! Hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central, but quiet location
The property is beautifully located with lovely views of the countryside and right between Solvang and Los Olivos. The house is very well equipped with everything you need to make meals, comfortable beds and well stocked bathrooms. The host was welcoming and we had a wonderful stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual family wine trip
This is our fourth year, staying at this lovely home. We look forward to visiting again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
We celebrated my husband’s 32nd birthday in the Santa Ynez Valley. This was a wonderful place to stay while enjoying wine country. My toddler loved the property and exploring the pond. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location & beauty views
This property was so comfortable for our family’s trip to the valley. It has stunning views, nice amenities, and is perfectly located between Los Olivos and Solvang. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ballard house
Very clean, quiet location, beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was well-maintained. The host was very proactive, and the property provided a pleasant break from Solvang.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rahim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to relax in open space
We were there for a weekend wedding, and our schedule was full for all three days. We did not get chance to enjoy the place. But it is a great place to stay with family and friend and relax next to vineyard. Beds were firm and comfortable (important for me), everything were clean and organized. Definitely I will book again to enjoy without rushing in and out. Rahim
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place!
Our second stay at this beautiful property. Extremely clean, well maintained house in a wonderful location. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful location!
Great location and even greater that we can walk to the winery down the driveway. Kris was a great host and appreciated his responsiveness to messages and questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place in the Santa Ynez Valley
A beautiful property with a great views. The house was spotless and very comfortable. The location was excellent. It was easy to travel to area towns and activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful home
The house was super comfortable, clean and quiet! Kris was a great host. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I couldn't ask for anything better
Everything was wonderful. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wine Tasting
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home. Located hilltop with a great view. Quiet and private, yet within 5-10 minutes of wineries, stores etc. Home had everything you needed for your stay. The owner Kris was great to work with. Would definitely stay and highly recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soheyla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa Ynez Trip
Excellent property. Very clean and comfortable house. Kris was very responsive and courteous. We really liked the house and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Life in wine country
If you ever wanted to get a sense of what it is like to live in wine country, this is the place. The views are beautiful. It's quiet, private, and a great house - love the open layout with the kitchen and living room. In the late afternoon/sunset time, we would relax on the back patio. There are some nice amenities as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a wonderful stay in an excellent location!
This is our third time staying at Kris and Hilde's and it was as nice as the previous two times. Since we didn't go to any restaurants we really appreciated the lovely kitchen and the outdoor grill (and the handy market right down the road). The house was pristine and more than met all of our needs. We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Very clean and perfect for a Father & Sons trip. We didn't get to use the bikes but hope to come back. Foosball table was fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall 2021 Paso Wine tasting Trip
Had another delightful trip. Loved staying in this VRBO rental. It was very clean & the owner was most helpful. It is perfectly located close to our favorite vineyards in Santa Ynez & Los Olivos. We look forward to staying there again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Wine Trip
This is our second stay at this amazingly beautiful home. Not only are the house and grounds perfectly maintained with wonderful views, the location is perfect for our annual family wine tasting trip. Kris is a terrific host and we look forward to reserving his home again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture perfect beautiful property
Kris was amazing with communication and the house was beautiful and had everything we needed. All three bedrooms were comfortable and outdoor sitting was great as well. Would absolutely stay again if we ever get back to Solvang.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anita K., SACRAMENTO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ballard Beauty
The home and homeowner could not have been more accommodating. We were so pleased with the cleanliness and the comfortable furnishings. Truly a lovely time in a lovely setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wine country home away from home
We were so pleased with this property. The location is convenient to Santa Ynez, Solvang, and Los Olivos, making it easy to explore and easy to get back to rest between activities. The house is perfectly appointed, and the back yard is so peaceful. Great stargazing, too! I will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023