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Magical Equestrian Ranch in Santa Barbara Wine Country. Visit Lone Sheep Ranch.

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Entry from private gate 1/2 way to house
Ranch entry from Edison St.
Arriving at guest home
"Smokey" free ranging in front of house
3bdr guest house during the day

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
£486
avg per night

Explore the area

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Santa Ynez, CA
  • Place, Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Chumash Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sunstone Vineyards & Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is £486
avg per night

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About the area

Santa Ynez

Located in Santa Ynez, this farm stay is in a rural area and near the beach. Bridlewood Winery and Roblar Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Global Gardens and Labyrinth at St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church. Apple Lane Solvang and OstrichLand USA are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Roblar Winery - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Chumash Casino - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sunstone Vineyards & Winery - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • University of California, Santa Barbara - 43 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chumash Casino Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chumash Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Highway Tacos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Willows - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gainey Vineyard - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Magical Equestrian Ranch in Santa Barbara Wine Country. Visit Lone Sheep Ranch.

Magical equestrian private ranch in the heart of Santa Ynez wine country offering romantic getaways, family animal ranch experiences for all ages, or wine getaway weekends. The 10 acre Lone Sheep Ranch includes a lovely newly remodeled 3BDR/2.5BR home on a formerly famous equestrian estate with views of horses and farm animals in all directions. The ranch is 1 mile from downtown Santa Ynez and just a few minutes from Downtown Solvang.

Kids can learn to gather eggs from our chickens, visit with pet pigs, and learn appreciation for ranch life. Adults can enjoy a private jacuzzi, a glass of wine in one of the many outdoor sitting areas, or sit around the fire and enjoy the stars in the quiet surroundings. The ranch is walking distance from many fine restaurants and perfect biking distance from dozens of famous valley wineries. This flat valley surrounded by mountains is a biking and hiking paradise.

For pilots, we are 1 mile from Santa Ynez Airport (KIZA), and free shuttle and courtesy car may be available with prior arrangement.

Activities range from the simply enjoying the quiet country life with a glass of wine to possible animal interactions or adrenaline full adventures with seasonal glider rides, hot air balloon rides, mountain biking , and all levels of hiking and nature walks. The beach is 38 minutes away and offers all types of ocean/ water activities.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the property and the inherent risks of exposure to ranch animals liability waivers are REQUIRED for all stays. 12% County Tax already included in price. No extra fee.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events require special arrangements.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Ranch rules and liability waivers must be signed and acknowledged prior to check-in. Download documents under RENTAL AGREEMENT

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Events require special arrangements.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical Equestrian Ranch in Santa Barbara Wine Country. Visit Lone Sheep Ranch. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Magical Equestrian Ranch in Santa Barbara Wine Country. Visit Lone Sheep Ranch.?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magical Equestrian Ranch in Santa Barbara Wine Country. Visit Lone Sheep Ranch. on 13 Apr 2026 start from £486, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Magical Equestrian Ranch in Santa Barbara Wine Country. Visit Lone Sheep Ranch.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magical Equestrian Ranch in Santa Barbara Wine Country. Visit Lone Sheep Ranch.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical Equestrian Ranch in Santa Barbara Wine Country. Visit Lone Sheep Ranch.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magical Equestrian Ranch in Santa Barbara Wine Country. Visit Lone Sheep Ranch. located?

Situated in the mountains, this farm stay is steps from Santa Ynez Valley and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bridlewood Winery and Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House. Roblar Winery and Lincourt Vineyards are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Magical Equestrian Ranch in Santa Barbara Wine Country. Visit Lone Sheep Ranch. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan and Alex are amazing hosts and their property is incredible. Great location. Perfect weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deddeh K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place, will come again !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING!!

This was a really spectacular property! The hosts were so kind and walked around the property with us,, introducing us to the farm animals. Everything you could possibly want or need was there. Close to Santa Ynez and Solvang for outings. Highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lone Sheep Farm

Excellent stay: house was comfortable, clean, well equipped, top quality throughout, helpful owner, all very well thought through.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colleen p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

The house and property was amazing. Comfortable beds, immaculately clean. Centrally located to restaurants and wineries. Susan stocked the refrigerator with basic food items. That was an unexpected surprise. This is a repeat booking for any occasion. Loved being surrounded by horses, pigs greeting us and of course Smokey the sheep!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Susan and Alex are amazing hosts. Susan showed us around when we first arrived and I immediately felt at home. Beautiful property and guest house; we all enjoyed visiting with the ranch animals. Looking forward to my next visit here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Uniquely amazing place to stay

Everything was absolutely fantastic. When looking for places in the Santa Ynez/Los Olivos area to stay, there were a lot of options that were all quite similar to each other. But then I found the Lone Sheep Ranch and knew it would help make this trip a memorable one for our family. The property is gorgeous, and we made friends with three pigs, chickens, beautiful horses, the lone sheep, and even some cats and dogs. Everyone was friendly and extremely hospitable, and the house itself was spacious, clean, and perfect for our family of four. We will tell friends about this great property and hopefully visit again ourselves in not too long. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Wine Tasting Weekend

My girlfriends and I booked Lone Sheep Ranch for our wine tasting reunion. We had not been back since 2021. We normally stay in town but decided to mix it up with staying at this ranch. It was so beautiful and tranquil. Very close to anything we needed for the weekend. We loved the bonus of the animals on the property. Check-in was very smooth and the hosts were wonderful. The house was well appointed and had everything we needed. It was exceptional. We’ve stayed at places before where the future was “tired” and the kitchen was lacking. That was not the case with Lone Sheep. I highly recommend a stay at this property and I would love to return, either with my friends or my family. Thank you Lone Sheep Ranch for opening your beautiful place to us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family experience

Such a great experience. The property manager/owners were so friendly and accomodating. The interaction with the animals was truly a highlight. The house was set up perfect for the 6 people we had. Beds and couch were comfortable and clean. The whole house was well kept, updated, and clean as well. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous stay, perfect for the family!

Susan did such an amazing job helping us get settled in. We were visiting for my mother in laws 73rd birthday, the house was perfect for the family. We all fit with more than enough space and there were a lot of great touches that made the stay even more perfect. The property itself is beyond gorgeous and theres so many awesome farm pals around to visit! I would highly recommend this space for anyone to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Weekend Getaway

Everything about the Ranch is incredible. It is as described "magical". Really enjoyed chatting with Susan and Rafael, They made everything just perfect. The animals are great, so much character, they make you smile. Look forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Animal Experience

Wow! Is pretty much all of our reactions. The Lone Sheep Ranch is everything it promises and so much more. The owners are lovely and their animals are beyond charming. The ranch is immaculate and the house we stayed in was all redone beautifully. They even stocked the fridge with fresh eggs and morning essentials. Some of the animals roam free and there is something beautiful to see out of every window. There was even a rainbow across the pasture. This is our new favorite place for sure!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10/10

Susan and her staff were the absolute best. They were so accommodating, accessible, and flexible. We had a great stay and an amazing wedding at the property. And of course all the animals were perfect, especially Charles the pig!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dafni L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical weekend getaway

We loved our stay here. The hosts were so friendly, welcoming and accommodating. They spent time talking to us about the ranch and letting us pet all the animals. Also, the ranch is so close to both Santa Ynez and Los Olivos town. recommend to anyone looking to spend some time wine tasting or to families looking to have an animal farm experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbie and Ken D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Ranch Experience

Enchanting visit at a fantastic location. Accomodations were perfect - spotless and comfortable. Surrounded by animals - sheep, pigs, cats, and dogs. Visiting with the horses was a wonderful plus in a beautiful ranch surrounding. The owner was just marvelous when we arrived an always available for us. We cant wait for our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Farmhouse - Definitely Coming Back!!

We had an amazing stay at Lone Sheep. The rooms were spacious and had comfy beds! The open floor plan was great for all of us to gather around for a glass of wine. We didn't get you to use the jacuzzi but definitely will next time! I would recommend this stay to anyone interested in going to the Santa Ynez or Los Olivios area! Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing at the Ranch

The location is wonderful, located on a family owned, working horse ranch/property. The grounds are well kept, quiet, and relaxing with places to sit and enjoy the sunsets or sunrises! Owners Susan and Alex were easy to work with, are welcoming, and made sure all was well throughout the stay. It’s obvious they take pride in the property which was clean and stocked with necessities. Susan even made sure we had some snacks and items for breakfast on arrival should we need them. The Ranch is within minutes of Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, and Solvang…take your pick of shopping, wine tasting, good food, the casino, and much more to enjoy! Our tip…venture out but definitely take advantage of the well equipped kitchen/bbq and enjoy time at the ranch with family or friends like we did!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely - Highly Recommend

This home is stunningly beautiful and very clean/well maintained. The property is lovely and we really enjoyed all of the animals we were able to meet. The location is also fantastic. Susan and Alex were great to work with and super responsive and helpful. I highly recommend staying here and hope to return again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Wine Country Stay with Family

Lone Sheep Ranch exceeded all expectations, we thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay! Beautiful home and ranch, with close access to nearby Los Olives, Solvang, and Santa Ynez. Clean, comfortable with 3 large bedrooms that more than met the needs of the 5 of us staying. We highly recommend, and will definitely be back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The location was great, and the ranch was beautiful. The home was very clean and comfortable. Everything you could ask for. We enjoyed visiting the friendly animals, and people as well! Very nice and helpful! We would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly as amazing as it sounds

The house accommodations are immaculate and with very tasteful interior design. Everything has been well thought through. All very clean and comfortable. Great kitchen where my kids and I were able to put together a full Father’s Day brunch, including Eggs Benedict for seven, homemade hollandaise and all! But honestly, what sets this property apart in outside the house. The breathtaking surroundings and visiting with all the animals. We all need a moment like this in our lives, where you can just be. We’re already planning our next visit to get ahead of the booking battles that are sure to be in issue as the word spreads about this gem. Thanks Susan and Alex for making my daughters commencement even more memorable 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem, Wonderful Stay!

We had a great time staying with Susan and Alex. The hosts were so friendly and helpful upon arrival. Our kids thoroughly enjoyed meeting all the animals on the farm, it was so memorable. The house was in great shape and spacious. Plenty of outdoor areas to relax with a glass of wine and watch the kids play. It was also in a great location and so close to downtown SY, Solvang and Los Olives. The rooms are a little bright in the morning, so I'd recommend bringing an eye mask if you're a light sleeper. Otherwise, it was a fantastic stay! We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zink/Lewis Wedding

What an amazing experience! The property was beautiful and the home was exceptional. We had a the rehearsal dinner on the property that kicked off our wedding weekend. I highly recommend the Lone Sheep Ranch and the delightful hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wine Country with Friends

Alex and Susan exceeded our expectations! The house was extremely clean and very thoughtfully furnished with everything we needed to enjoy our stay, including a well stocked refrigerator. They also provided us with fresh eggs from their chickens. They both took their time to make sure that our encounter with their animals was fabulous. Alex and Susan are truly gracious hosts. We highly recommend the Lone Sheep Ranch!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Impeccable hospitality!

We had a wonderful time on our stay at Lone Sheep Ranch. The owners were lovely hosts - so welcoming, friendly, and easy to communicate with. The house was perfect. Well equipped and appointed, tastefully decorated, light, airy, comfortable. Our whole group (teens through grandparents) were pleased. The ranch itself is a beautiful setting and so fun to have all the animals around. We couldn't have been happier.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023