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In the Heart of Los Olivos- Luxury Wine Country- on our Vineyard!
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 1,000 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 2-4
Wine Country living at its best! Comfortable elegance awaits. We enjoy our wine country life and would like to share it with you! Our two-bedroom, two-bath cottage sits in front of our CCOF certified organic syrah vines with its own private bocce ball court! Enjoy the setting of our vineyard right out the french doors or from the upstairs deck. A short stroll or ride on our complimentary cruisers, will take you to the heart of the historic charming town of Los Olivos; where you can enjoy over 30 tasting rooms, shops, and restaurants. Both of our Wine Country Retreats are on our private property where peace and tranquility await. Great care goes into making our guests' stay comfortable and relaxing. Luxurious bedding with down comforters and pillows, bath robes, and locally crafted bath products made from grape seeds from our vineyard, are just a few of the amenities you will find at the Winery and Vineyard Retreats at Bernat. If you picture yourself coming home to a comfortable well-appointed wine country cottage after a fun day of touring Santa Barbara wine country, playing a game of bocce ball while watching the sunset over the vineyard and oak studded hills, then you'll love the Bernat Winery Retreat!
If you are one couple using one bedroom the nightly rate is: $300 (Sun.-Thurs.) and $350 (weekends and holidays). The rate for 4 persons is: $400 (Sun.-Thurs) and $450 (weekends and holidays).
You don't have to purchase a ticket to Italy to experience wine country living at it's best!
Also on our property is our popular one-bedroom, one-bath, Vineyard Retreat (VRBO #346902 ).
Los Olivos and Surrounding Area: The 20+ tasting rooms, galleries, and restaurants, of our quaint little town, are a 10 minute walk (20 minute stroll) or a short bike ride away. We also offer complimentary cruisers. Our kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, there is a little market down the street (5 minute stroll). But with the world class dining available in our area you might not want to boil water.
The Santa Ynez Valley comprises the danish town of Solvang, the western themed town of Santa Ynez, Ballard, Buellton, and Los Olivos. Aside from tasting the many vintages of the Santa Barbara County wines the valley offers; biking, horseback riding (in fact, if you have a horse and want to bring them, we have room for two), hiking, fishing, live theatre, movie theatre, shopping, festivals, surfing and much more. Santa Barbara is a 40 minute drive and the beach is only 30 minutes.
If you only stay two nights, you'll wish you have stayed more!
About Shawnda Marmorstein
Leaving the hustle and bustle of city life behind us, we have been savoring our wine country living since 1995. We enjoy welcoming others to enjoy our peaceful surroundings and charming town. We also own the well respected Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe. Food, wine, family, and friends are our passion and joy.
Shawnda Marmorstein purchased this cottage in 1995
Why Shawnda Marmorstein chose Central Coast
Los Olivos has the Mediterranean climate that makes California real estate so valuable. Sunny days and cool nights grace us almost year-round. The joy of owning a vineyard far surpasses all the hard work involved- you see and feel the seasons through the vines.
What makes this cottage unique
This property has its own private bocce ball court for hours of fun and entertainment. Perfect for two couples or a small family. The views from the upstairs balcony will make you feel like you are among the Tuscan farms and vineyards of Italy.
Amenities
Los Olivos Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1000 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 4
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- not suitable for children ...
- pets not allowed ...
- non smoking only
- Downtown ...
- Mountain View ...
- Rural ...
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fitness Room / Equipment ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 2 Bathrooms
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Downstairs Bathroom -
toilet
,
shower
,
Newly remodeled
Upstairs Bathroom - toilet , shower , Newly remodeled
- Newly remodeled tile showers in both bathrooms.
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
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Upstairs Loft Room w/incredible view -
1 queen
,
Upstairs overlooking vineyard and farmland.
Downstairs Bedroom with amazing view - 1 queen , Downstairs with french doors opening to back patio.
- We take pride in offering luxurious bedding. Local designer Tracy Porter bedspreads with down comforters and pillows. Firm mattresses with memory foam toppers.
- Books ...
- Music Library ...
- Satellite / Cable
- Television ...
- Balcony
- Bicycles
- Deck / Patio
- Golf ...
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill ...
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Massage
- Private Chef
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- winery tours
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- equestrian events
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- pier fishing
- roller blading
- sailing
- surfing
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(55 traveler reviews)
Very impressive cottage and service!
We loved this rental property. Shawnda and Sam spared no expense and pay close attention to detail. As soon as we arrived, the welcoming committee (a dog named "Gypsy") made sure to greet us at the front gate and immediately lied down so we could rub her belly. She was such a sweet dog and we always enjoyed her visits. Fiona the cat came by a couple of times as well. She too was very friendly. When we walked into the cottage there was a bottle of wine and a platter of cheese, crackers and fruit waiting for us. The TV was on and set to a classical music station. It was a very nice touch and made us feel welcomed right from the get-go.
The bathrooms were very clean and stocked with lovely toiletries from their local store. They also provide hair dryers and bathrobes for your convenience.
As far as the bedding, it couldn't have been more comfortable. The mattress, comforters and pillows were plush. We were so impressed with the bedding that we actually contacted Shawnda to find out where to purchase it for our home. And we loved how the bedding & towels didn't have an industrial detergent smell to them.
There were 4 bikes at the property that we used to ride into town one afternoon. We even visited their restaurant. Tip: Take Shawnda up on her offer to make reservations at the restaurant for you; we visited on a whim and it was packed. We didn't have to wait that long for a 2-seater table inside but outside seating would have taken 1.5hrs. Also, the baked brie and bread were delicious!
The bocce ball came in handy for our husbands while they waited for us to get ready. The only thing they suggested as a nice outdoor addition would be a fire pit.
Overall, this cottage was so cozy and offered an abundance of amenities that make you feel right at home. On top of that, Shawnda was very friendly and made the entire rental process so easy. It was definitely worth it to stay here and we hope to visit again soon.
We will never stay anywhere else!
Amazing property. We were welcomed with a cheese and cracker platter and a complementary bottle of the family produced wine, which is fabulous btw. A personalized welcome letter was also on the counter with recommendations for restaurants and things to do in the area. The views are spectacular, the beds are very comfortable and the extra touches made our stay extremely enjoyable. We can't wait to go back.
Gorgeous property overlooking vineyards and the hills of the valley
This is the perfect location for a Santa Ynez valley vacation. A group of 4 of us stayed at this property for a wonderful wine weekend. We had a fabulous time being centrally located in the valley with a fun bike ride into Los Olivos. The cottage itself was a perfect set up for 2 couples. The views from the cottage and the bocce court were taken full advantage of during our stay!
All four of us highly recommend this rental and we all plan to stay here any chance we get for future trips.
Sam and Shawnda are wonderful hosts, and make great wine also! Thanks to their family for providing such an awesome place to stay on our trip.
Magical getaway
We love this place so much. The sights, the sounds, the smell - incredible. We just took deep breaths and stared long for much of our time. If you are looking for a refreshing getaway in wine country - with the convenience of a market within walking distance and the center of town a short bike ride or longer walk away - look no further.
I'd be happy in a tent with all these sights and smells - but instead, this is a thoughtfully appointed two bedroom guest house with a wonderful back patio and Bocce ball court. I was constantly struck by all the details that had been so well thought out around the guest house for a comfortable stay (extended or short). You will truly have everything you need (in the kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms...from emergency flashlights plugged into outlets in each room, to a fully stocked kitchen, to bath robes and cotton swabs, a hair dryer and laundry hamper).
Sam and Shawnda thoughtfully placed bottled water and a small carton of half and half in the fridge, and there were fresh regular and decaf coffee beans waiting to be ground and brewed. Such a kindness! A wonderful bottle of their estate wine awaited us along with a cheese plate from their cafe. We enjoyed their cafe for dinner our first night (we've been there before) - highly recommend! Also recommend their wine club! We've loved having their wines and memory of this place come into our home once a year.
Cannot say enough good things about this place.
A+A
A little slice of heaven in wine country!
Love, love the location! So close to Los Olivos but you feel tucked away and peaceful. The cottage is charming and was perfect for the four of us. Shawnda was an impeccable host.
Heaven
You would be hard pressed to find such a cozy, well-maintained cottage, owned by wonderful people, and located in as beautiful a vineyard setting as this one! This 2 bedroom cottage has a comfy living area, one bedroom & bathroom upstairs and one bedroom & bathroom downstairs (both bedrooms have queen beds & beautiful views of the vineyards). There is also a full kitchen, dining area, and washer & dryer - all the comforts of home! Outside is a shaded dining area, separate seating area, a bocce court, & bicycles are available. We have stayed here many times and always look forward to returning to our "home away from home!"
Map
We are within a 10-15 minute stroll to downtown Los Olivos where there is an abundance of wine tasting rooms and restaurants that offer some of the best wines of the Santa Barbara County. The Danish town of Solvang is a 7 minute drive away. Santa Ynez with it's old time frontage buildings that house boutique shops and fine dining is also 7 minutes away. Twenty minutes away is Lake Cachuma that offers kayaking and fishing. Santa Barbara is 40 minutes away where there is a plethora of shopping and beach related activities.
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Rates & Availability
Los Olivos Cottage Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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$300
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| Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add $50 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $125 |
| Refundable damage deposit | $250 |
| Tax Rate | 12.0% |
Mandatory 1x cleaning charge of $125 (for both 2 and 4 persons).
Rate for 2 couples and 3 persons ($400 Sun.-Thurs. and $450 Fri. and Sat.)
2 persons- one bedroom ($300 Sun.-Thurs. and $350 Fri. and Sat.)
Weekend Rate applies to all major holidays and three-day weekends.
The Winery Retreat is on a working winery and farm property. The workings of winery and farm equipment is part of the charm to those who are looking for an authentic wine country experience.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available
- Unavailable
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