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A Wonderful Place for Friends and Families to gather, relax , restore and play.

A Wonderful Place for Friends and Families to gather, relax , restore and play.

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Second seating area in the home. This seating area over looks the private patio.
Master Bedroom with queen size bed. Luxury Linen and excellent mattress.
 Unlike hotels we wash every linen item not just  sheets on the beds. Spotless

Overview of A Wonderful Place for Friends and Families to gather, relax , restore and play.

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Solvang, CA
  • Popular LocationChumash Casino3 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Mission Santa Ines5 min drive
  • Popular LocationButtonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard7 min drive
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Larger Living Area

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A Wonderful Place for Friends and Families to gather, relax , restore and play.

We are Ideally located within the Santa Ynez/Solvang/Los Olivos area. A roughly 1200 sq ft guesthouse that can sleep up to 5 adults comfortably: Fast wifi internet and cable. A wonderful space for families or friends wanting a clean relaxing creative space near wineries and local towns. We place age appropriate toys in the guesthouse such as electric cars , pretend play kitchen and grocery store, stuffed animals, trainsets, etc.
There are two bedrooms with queen size beds and one twin xl day bed. in the large liivng room.
We provide eggs from our pet friendly hens, milk, bread, coffee, tea, juice and seasonal organic fruit from our garden for your meals. The space is arranged to provide our guests (families, couples, & friends) a wonderful experience that is memorable.
There is a large living room that has been decorated to provide a restorative environment with comfy furniture, a large TV with cable, a dinner table that has seating for 6. There is a well appointed kitchen, with pots, pans, plates, to commonly used cooking items such as cooking oil, spices, and breakfast items. There is a washer and dryer for use. The bedrooms are furnished with luxury linens. An immaculate clean home. We maintain a high standard regarding providing a clean home with a spotless bathroom that is supplied with toiletries. The guests' area has its own private patio space if guests want privacy away from the shared meditation garden. The private patio area has a gas grill for BBQ; and there is also a casual outdoor dining area. Fantastic space to view the night sky infused with stars. No light pollution, so if there isn't any cloud cover, this area is wonderful for viewing stars. There is plenty of room for children to play within the home, the private patio area, and in the meditation garden. We encourage guests to engage in chalk art on the concrete floors in the patio area. A relaxing activity for both young and old. We provide lots of toys, games. and crafts for children, an indoor tent with panda sleeping bags; and we even have an electric car (10 and younger) for children to tootle around the property. The highlight for most of our guests would be our very friendly chickens that roam around in the shared meditation garden. Our chickens are social, they know their names, and they love to be fed and cuddled. All our guests, young and older, tend to enjoy their contact with the chickens; and they feeling infused with joy and amazed at how personable the chickens can be. We often hear from guests how they loved the ability to hug a chicken and to hear them trill (like a cat's purr). However, if you fear chickens, or are not quite an animal person, then you can also ignore the chickens and still be able to enjoy the garden and home without any contact with the chickens.
There is a large driveway so we allow our guests up to three cars to park in our driveway while staying at the home. Exceptional Wifi quality (not easily found in the valley ) is via speedy cable.
If you are a young family with an infant, we have a pack and play with linens, a stroller, baby bath, high chair, play items. We encourage young children to engage in crafts, board games, and chalk art on the driveway or patio area. If you are a group of girlfriends or couples, we provide adult board games, and we encourage you to enjoy wine and meals in the garden and engage in chalk art in the patio area.
We have lots of suggestions for places to visit, wineries to consider, places to eat, areas to hike, bike, and swim. There is also plenty of space for storing any large items during your stay such as bikes. Cyclists may use the garage to store bikes, stands, and other equipment and to use the garage as a work space.
If you are coming into the area for bike riding, we can suggest many local trails. If you are coming into the area for wine tasting, we can make suggestions for boutique wine venues. If you are coming for a friend or family member's wedding, then we are very likely located near the wedding venue. We have been told by nearly all of our guests how central we are to everything in the Santa Ynez valley.
In order to provide safety for our chickens, we do not allow our guests to bring their pets without discussing the size and temperament of their pet. We do not allow pets bigger than 30 pounds, dogs that shed their fur or have a strong prey instinct. There is an additional $50 per day for owners who bring their pets to cover cleaning costs. We will waive the cleaning fee if after the guests leave we note that there isn't any damage or additional cleaning needed.
Our focus and goal is to support you in having a wonderful restorative time while visiting our fantastic Santa Ynez Valley.
Thank you for considering staying at our home.

Property manager

Peter
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Languages

Czech, English, German, Polish, Russian
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Amenities

Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are suitable patio and garden play areas.

Events

No events allowed
Smaller parties and events are allowed.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Smaller parties and events are allowed.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Solvang

Located in Solvang, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House and Hans Christian Andersen Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brave & Maiden Estate and Kalyra Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Apple Lane Solvang and Global Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Solvang, CA

What's nearby

  • Chumash Casino - 3 min drive
  • Sunstone Vineyards & Winery - 5 min drive
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 5 min drive
  • Solvang Festival Theater - 6 min drive
  • Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chumash Casino Resort - 3 min drive
  • Chumash Cafe - 4 min drive
  • The Willows - 3 min drive
  • Maverick Saloon - 4 min drive
  • The Solvang Bakery - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Wonderful Place for Friends and Families to gather, relax , restore and play. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Wonderful Place for Friends and Families to gather, relax , restore and play.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Wonderful Place for Friends and Families to gather, relax , restore and play.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Wonderful Place for Friends and Families to gather, relax , restore and play. located?

This family-friendly Solvang holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Brave & Maiden Estate, Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House and Chumash Casino. Apple Lane Solvang and Kalyra Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful!
I don’t have a single complaint. Hosts were lovely. Garden oasis with friendly chickens. So thoughtful in putting out toys for the kiddos. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M., PLEASANTON

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage on a beautiful property!
The cottage is perfect for a small group -- comfortable beds, plenty of space to spread out, a big enough kitchen to cook and all the kitchen equipment you could need. Nice touch of tea, coffee, fresh eggs, milk and even fresh fruit from the property. The location can't be beat for access to everything in the Santa Ynez valley. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is exactly as described.
Beautiful home in a lovely neighborhood very close to Solvang. Hosts were great and we got to meet the household chickens that provided us breakfast! I would absolutely stay here again the next time we visit friends in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay for Birthday Weekend Getaway!
All of the 5/5 reviews I saw prior to booking were completely accurate! Peter and Bev were excellent hosts - very kind and accommodating. I had mentioned it was for a birthday and they had a bday sign, balloon and fresh roses waiting for us when we checked in. The cottage was cute and nicely appointed (the furnishings and bathroom even looked more updated than in the pics online). They had stocked the fridge with juice, milk, cream, oat milk, jam, honey, english muffins, fresh fruit from their trees and a dozen fresh eggs from their chickens. Enough for 3 adults for 2 full breakfasts and some to spare! Bev greeted us and handed off fresh figs she had just picked from her tree. The day we arrived the temp had just cooled down 30 degrees from the prior day so Peter came in and made sure the heaters were working as the early morning forecast was a chilly 35 degrees. The garden was lovely and the chicken were fun to feed and interact with. All in all it was a great stay - we couldn't have asked for a better weekend. I would highly recommend this cute spot (very convenient to Solvang, Los Olivos and wine tasting areas too!). I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
My older son and i stayed foe the weekend while visiting family and friends. We would highly recommend Peter and Bev. There hospitality and cottage was just as described. Family friendly, kid friendly with lots of amenities. Fridge was stocked with eggs, milk and juice upon arrival. We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Peter

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Great animal lovers. We share our home with our adorable dogs Jaaya, ziggy and a dozen chickens who provide fresh organic eggs for us daily. We love nature and working in our garden. We love to travel. We strive to create a space that is restorative and aligned with nature. Peter is a university educator and Beverly is a licensed marriage and family therapist. We love meeting people from within America and around the world.

Why they chose this property

Peaceful and extremely well located in the middle of all three local towns: Santa Ynez, Solvang, and Los Olivos . Family friendly neighborhood . Close to wonderful hiking, biking, boating, fishing and fabulous eateries nearby. Near a seasonal creek for swimming in the summer or winter if you can tolerate cold! For families with young children we provide lots of age appropriate toys such as an electric car, board games, dolls, train set, art supplies. We focus our family attention from infants to teens. For friends and couples coming to the Santa Ynez Valley, the home is private and comfortable for you to share social time inside and outside, a place to create memorable memories. Such as getting a hug from a friendly chicken or sitting inside enjoying wine and board games. A lot of consideration has gone into setting up the home so that young kids are not bored and adults feel energized by the environment both inside and outside.

What makes this property unique

The home is designed to provide a restorative experience. The front garden is a meditation garden with friendly chickens to entertain you and garden filled with unique plants to thrill . Multiple organic fruit trees. The private patio contains a gas grill and dining area. We take great pride in ensuring the home is not just clean but spotless and filled with lots of comforts like high end linens, comfortable furniture, and the best organic summer fruits!

Languages:

English, German, Russian, Czech, Polish

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