Santa Ynez, Spectacular Accommodation, Pool & Spa, on 5 Acres

• Cycling paradise!

  Cycling paradise!

  • Guest Bella
  • Date of stay 04/01/13
  • Review Submitted 04/16/13
  First of all, I'm the type of person who always tells herself I should write a review about my stays. However, I never end up doing it, but this time, I couldn't pass on this one! My husband, my 7 month old baby, the 2 grandmothers and I, passed our last 2 weeks in the beautiful village of Santa Ynez. The main reason of our visit was to train for the triathlon season. At first, we were debating if we should stay in a hotel or rent a house. As we never stayed in a VRBO before, we were a little sceptical. And as we were comparing the hotels and the properties in the surroundings, we really liked the vibe and the GREAT REVIEWS about Rosi and Collin's guest house. After a few e-mail exchange with Collin, we opted for the beautiful guest house on Meadowvale Av. Let me tell you, I don't think we could of made a better choice. Overall, the experience was great. The hosts are very welcoming, politer, discrete and funny! I just love Rosi's sense of humour. They simply are authentic. As for the guest house, we couldn't ask for more. All the basics are there; it is clean, well-maintained and the beds and linen are comfortable. Being 4 adults, the dishwasher was very appreciated, as well as the washing and drying machine. We also used the BBQ a couple of times. It is also well located on a peace and quiet road, but at the same time, not too far from the cute little town. For most of our meals, we went to El Rancho's market (the Café Latte are pretty good at the Coffee house) and prepared them at home. It was much easier with a little baby. However, I do recommend Panino, situated in Santa Ynez, Los Olivos and Solvang. They make great sandwiches and salads. We also tried out Root 246 in Solvang, a modern restaurant serving farm-to-table cuisine. The service was a little awkward, but the food was great! Finally, this VRBO experience was overall amazing. I would definitely recommend it to anyone without hesitating. Again, the property is great, but the owners make it even greater. Merci beaucoup Rosi et Collin!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Another wonderful stay

  Another wonderful stay

  • Guest CDNmade
  • Date of stay 12/02/12
  • Review Submitted 01/11/13
  We had a lovely month long stay at this Santa Ynez home again this year (and plan to go back again). The homeowners, Colin & Rosi are ideal hosts. A stones throw away if you need anything and yet highly sensitive to not intruding on your vacation time - so no need to worry at all about being on the same property as a VRBO homeowner. They are wonderful people and time spent with them is a joy. The home itself is perfect for our needs... an adult couple wanting some rest & relaxation while being technologically in contact with home/work. The proximity to town is great (nice walk to restaurants and shops), a short distance to the services of pretty Solvang and Buellton (more great restaurants, shops, movie theatre, fitness centre and golfing), lots of wonderful wineries, and a stunning 25 minute drive through the mountains to Santa Barbara. We have had friends and family (single/couple) come visit for a few nights and the second bedroom serves perfectly. The new bigger tv's were a bonus this year. The house is spotless, well laid out, has onsite laundry (critical for an extended stay), a bbq that works (novel concept amoung VRBO's in our experience) and homeowners who want you to make the place your own... right down to starting up the hot tub for you and encouraging you to use the pool. (As Canadians, we are not accustomed to pools after September, Rosi however can be found in it in December! Nuts). We can't recommend the place highly enough, but discourage anyone from wanting to visit in December... we're hoping to keep that month to ourselves for annual visits. Rosi & Colin, thank you once again for a wonderfully relaxing vacation.

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• BEST GETAWAY EVER!

  BEST GETAWAY EVER!

  • Guest Rose R.
  • Date of stay 09/18/12
  • Review Submitted 10/09/12
  We had the best time ever and the guest house was so clean, comfortable and spacious (even with the family who visited and the dogs), nobody felt crowded. Our grandchildren lived in the gorgeous pool and refused to go sightseeing :-) Bella and The Duke (our Cavalier King Charles dogs) were free to run and play all around the pool and they actually had smiles on their faces. It is truly a perfect place that we can't wait to get back to. Colin and Rosi were the perfect hosts who granted every wish and yet they allowed us to feel like we were the only people on the planet. There are so many wonderful things to do and places to go. We liked bike riding in Solvang, wine tasting (loved Gainey the best, close to the house), restaurants (loved Vineyard Inn and their calamari, Willows at the Chumash Casino and Spa, Los Olivos Cafe, etc.). Visit Santa Ynez and Solvang and you'll never run out of things to do and see, it's a gorgeous Valley and the evening stars at the house were breathtaking along with the full harvest moon that we were so lucky to enjoy. We would highly recommend this vacation rental to everyone! Thank you Colin and Rosi. We'll return as soon as possible. Rose, Bill and the family.

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• Rest and relaxation in quaint Santa Ynez

  Rest and relaxation in quaint Santa Ynez

  • Guest Hal and Sue
  • Date of stay 06/29/12
  • Review Submitted 09/25/12
  We spent two delightful months in the guest house of Colin and Rosi. The weather was perfect the entire time and our hosts were charming and always helpful. The unit is well equipped and the pool on the premises is an added benefit. The restaurants in the little town as well as in Los Olivos and Solvang offered variety and we made use of the modern YMCA nearby, particularly its excellent exercise equipment. Shopping was convenient with an upscale market in Santa Ynez as well as the Nielsen market in Solvang and Albertson's in Buellton. And, of course, the wineries!! Our satisfaction is reflected in the fact that we signed up for next year before we left.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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• So perfect it' hard to leave

  So perfect it' hard to leave

  • Guest Bodie
  • Date of stay 04/15/12
  • Review Submitted 05/25/12
  The worst thing about our rental experience was the day we had to leave our new friends and vacation home. From the time we drove into our private entry gate and saw this gorgeous Mediterranean style place, we immediately knew we could call it home for the next 30 days. We had made a great decision. The pictures posted on the web site did not do justice to this gleaming beauty. The entire property is fenced, and allowed Bodie, our 10 pound Maltese/Yorkie to run the manor without parental worries. We have traveled extensively, and rented many vacation homes, yet this is one of the most comfortable places we’ve stayed. If we wanted to take the day off from the kitchen, the proximity of the house was convenient (and walking distance) to terrific Santa Ynez village restaurants, bars, coffee shops and wineries. Since Rosi and Colin have lived here for many years, they were able to make excellent suggestions on places to go, do and see. They are perfect hosts who are as visible or invisible as you desire. Because we love to cook, we brought along much of our own kitchen utensils and equipment, but did not need to use them. The kitchen was well stocked with more than the ubiquitous blender and coffee pot; they had thought of extras such as a coffee grinder, food processor, table linens and more. The luxurious bed linens and towels rival a four star hotel and most importantly; we had plenty of hot water for all the showers for our frequent overnight guests. Our private patio with its own gas grill and table was perfect for morning coffee times, or evening wine down times. What can I say about the glorious pool and spa? A short 30 minute wait to heat the spa and begin soaking cares away. Big decisions had to be made whether to drink white or red wine, and what to nosh on poolside. We were provided beach towels, umbrellas and lounge chairs, and occasionally graced with Cabana service bringing extra treats for us to enjoy! Rosi and Colin have thought of everything to make you feel comfortable while visiting their guest house, and if you had a need, ask…it magically would appear. Writing all the great things about this property is risky, since it could limit availability to schedule our next holiday here.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• The best

  The best

  • Guest Northern visitor
  • Date of stay 01/01/12
  • Review Submitted 04/10/12
  My husband and I spent Jan -> mid-March at Colin and Rosi's special spot in Santa Ynez. We'll be back, so you know that in our book this was a special experience. What made it memorable? Rosi and Colin, the guest house itself, the grounds, Santa Ynez and the other valley communities, the weather, and the fact that our hosts also welcomed our dogs, who were in dog heaven! Having our hosts as neighbors was a boon in so many ways. They find the perfect balance between making guests feel welcome, being available to answer questions and make suggestions for exploring the area, and not being intrusive. They went out of their way to give us a hand with our two dogs, as I arrived with an ankle fractured en route, and was in no way able to walk a dog for the first month of our visit. Their readiness to lend a hand in such unexpected circumstances was so appreciated....As to the guest house: we found it comfortable and easy to live in. Even in late winter we caught the sun on the patio or over in the pool grounds. The location was ideal -- at the far side of Santa Ynez, and almost 'out in the country,' yet within walking distance of Santa Ynez' downtown district. Our daily walks (as I recuperated!) took us along properties where horses, alpacas, llamas, cows, ostriches, and other creatures grazed. Charming! Now, for our next visit valley winery visits are already at the top of our list!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• A great place for rest and relaxation!

  A great place for rest and relaxation!

  • Guest CDNmade
  • Date of stay 12/10/11
  • Review Submitted 02/05/12
  Colin and Rosi, thank you once again for the wonderful stay in your guest home. The house is everything indicated on the website and your extra touches, as others have said, make the house a home away from home. You are gracious, generous and incredibly thoughtful. We loved our time in Santa Ynez, the comfort of your home, your encouragement to use the spa, recommendations for golf and dining, your welcome of our visiting family, and assistance with wayward luggage and deliveries. We look forward to seeing you again this December (and hope our rave reviews won't make it more difficult to book in the future!).

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Great Place

  Great Place

  • Guest Jude
  • Date of stay 07/01/11
  • Review Submitted 01/24/12
  We rented the property for 2 months and had a wonderful time. The property was as it appeared on the web site. The property was clean and well maintained, which included the pool and the hot tub. We really enjoyed the owners, Colin and Rosi, we became good friends during our stay and would certainly stay there again in addition to telling friends/relatives about it. We are golfers, so the course at Solvang was very handy and a great course.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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• Awesome time.

  Awesome time.

  • Guest Eva
  • Date of stay 10/01/11
  • Review Submitted 01/23/12
  My husband and I had a great time. A very clean, easy living, walk to town, wonderful views, pet friendly home. Rosi and Colin are the best host, they go out their way to help with anything you might need. Skinny dipping is out, cause you just know if the cayoties are watching. Tot ziens.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• The Perfect Place!

  The Perfect Place!

  • Guest Lisa
  • Date of stay 03/01/11
  • Review Submitted 05/09/11
  Oh my, where to begin? This little guest house (attached) was perfect for our 2-month stay in Santa Ynez. Neat and clean with comfy beds and linens; a well-stocked kitchen; complete laundry; sunny patio; we couldn't have asked for more. Colin & Rosi are the quintessential hosts, as available and helpful as you need and as invisible and discreet as you might want; and they actually seemed to LOVE having our two big dogs around! TONS to do in this area, and even properties nearby where you can board horses, as we did. We hiked, biked, rode horseback, went to wineries, visited Santa Barbara, Palm Desert and LA, and had a lovely time. The only problem with giving this good a review is that it might be booked next time we want to use it!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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Additional information about rental rates

Deposit of $350, (refundable subject to late cancellation or damages) is required to confirm and hold a reservation. Full payment by check is required 30 days prior to arrival.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

There is a cleaning fee of $80.00. A 10% Transient tax is required on reservations of less than 31 days is .