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Rocking R Country Retreat

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Exterior
Property grounds
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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Solvang, CA
  • Place, Hans Christian Andersen Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Mission Santa Ines
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rocking R Country Retreat

Located just outside of Solvang, California, this updated ranch style home is nestled on 10 quiet and wooded acres where you'll feel like you're a hundred miles from civilization.

Our home is situated in the country with spacious lawn areas, a comfortable open and spacious floor plan with open-beamed ceilings, large stone-topped island in the kitchen and French doors opening onto multiple patios for relaxing, dining and entertaining.

With 3 bedrooms (King, Queen & two twin beds) and two and one half bathrooms, this vacation rental includes a fully equipped kitchen located on one end of the great room, three wood-burning fireplaces, large living room with formal dining area, outdoor barbeque, private spa and two large flat-screen televisions.

Our home is about a mile and a half from Solvang (a twenty minute walk). Solvang hosts many fine restaurants, lovely shops and outstanding activities to enchant young and old alike. Solvang has more than a dozen wine tasting rooms and there are 80 wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley. Our home is just down the road from Rusack Vineyards. As for restaurants and shopping, our home is a short drive (or walk) to Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Buellton, offering a wide variety of five-star choices!

If bicycling is of interest to you, our home is a great jumping-off point for many great cycling routes. In fact, the Amgen Tour of California individual time trial has rolled by the front of our home on several occasions.

Come escape to the country. We invite you to enjoy the best of Santa Ynez Valley country living. Don't miss this opportunity for a great get-away.

Our home awaits you.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

On the morning of your checkout: Please leave used beds un-made so that the cleaning crew will know which linens to clean / change.

Kindly place all used towels and washcloths in a pile on the floor of the Laundry Room. Please load and start the dishwasher. Please remove all trash and recyclables to the outside trash cans.

Be sure to close and lock all of the doors and windows. If the AC / Heat was adjusted, please press small SYSTEM box on the thermostat.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 430386vb
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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Solvang

Located in Solvang, this holiday home is in a rural area. Solvang Windmill and Old Mission Santa Ines are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include OstrichLand USA and Apple Lane Solvang. Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden and Labyrinth at St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Hans Christian Andersen Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • OstrichLand USA - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whiskey ‘N Rye - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mortensens Danish Bake - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Solvang Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rocking R Country Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rocking R Country Retreat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rocking R Country Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rocking R Country Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rocking R Country Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Santa Ynez Valley and Hans Christian Andersen Park. Solvang Brewing Company and Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 141 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

terre D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
so clean and beautiful will be coming back again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is fabulous. Breathtaking and welcoming feelings of comfort. It was memorable 50th for myself and my family. We already have friends asking about the rocking ranch! Bravo and thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T.

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

Great Stay!

We had a great stay! Beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! Highly recommend this home. We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Solvang stay

Great place to stay. Very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Darlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely “ over the top” Beautiful home in a perfect location. The hosts thought of everything. We left today but will definitely be back. We rode e-bikes, went for walks and just spent quality time with family. Beds super comfy!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T.

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

Family Weekend Away

We had a lovely stay at your property and plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Weekend Getaway

A really nice house with everything needed to enjoy a stress free stay. The owners made check in easy and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Family Celebration

The property is absolutely gorgeous and made for a perfect place for family to stay so we could all get together and celebrate my Mom's birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Great House

Beautiful house and property. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Core Memories Built Here

We stayed at this beautiful home while celebrating our daughter's graduation from UCSB! It was the perfect place for our family to hang out and celebrate together, away from all the chaos of Isla Vista! It was so peaceful and serene! Good night sleeps were had by all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Beautiful home near Solvang!

We had a wonderful time staying here! It was very comfortable staying here with family. There was plenty of space for 6 adults, and we really enjoyed the proximity to Solvang. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel R.

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

Weekend Trip

The home is very comfortable and nicely decorated. The garden is beautiful and the location is great for visiting the surrounding area. We really enjoyed our stay and all of the communication from the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff and Michelle W.

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

BEAUTIFUL home!!

Lived a life of luxury for three days, a fantastic little getaway. Communication with host was excellent, great central location, every amenity was top notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg P.

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

Came for the half-marathon and had an extremely enjoyable time. Second time here at this property a

Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

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

Beautiful Country Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home just outside of downtown Solvang. The owners have put a great effort into making this feel like a home away from home. The pictures don’t reflect the beauty, comfort, tranquility, and perfect location that this VRBO provides! We highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

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

Beautiful Home

This home is very charming. The house is very comfortable and well decorated. And the yard is just heavenly!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sigal S.

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

The most beautiful home in Santa Ynez wine country.

TY for the second time. Cant wait to come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross Q.

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

mrs. Q

it was so lovely, great location, beautiful exterior and interior spaces!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian R.

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

Wedding weekend in Solvang

Loved the home and was beyond our expectations in every way. Beautifully appointed super clean and comfortable. We loved it. One of the better VRBOs I have stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie R.

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

Perfect Get Away

I honestly can't say enough good things about this property. It was a perfect trip for us. The house is absolutely gorgeous, clean, cozy, quiet, peaceful, located minutes from everything but you feel like you’re in a remote area. We enjoyed playing Bocci Ball, relaxing, playing cards outside on the tranquil patio and walking into town. We hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duffy H.

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

If I could give more stars I would.

The house and everything about it are perfect. This is our second stay and we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

Perfect getaway

My husband and I met two other couples for a weekend of wine tasting and relaxing. This location and house was perfect: we enjoyed the deer and birds in the morning while having coffee and chatting. Hope to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyson B.

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

Amazing place for our family reunion

This was such a perfect and restful spot for my family and grandparents. It was spacious and had an amazing kitchen and living area. The outdoor space was gorgeous and provided so many places for us to spend time together. Such a short walk / drive to the park and other beautiful trails and town. There is so much to do in the surrounding areas - it's a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

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

Wonderful stay

We had an amazing stay at the Rocking R. The house is absolutely beautiful and immaculate and so close to the center of Solvang. The property is a slice of heaven. So calm and peaceful. The owners were very communicative and helpful and made our stay easy and seamless. We highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Andy Trabucco

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Why they chose this property

We purchased this property because we fell in love with the peace and quiet we experienced as we walked around the home. We completely remodeled the home and made it our own.

What makes this property unique

The bright morning light in the kitchen, the open airy feeling of the yards, the relaxing nature of the patios and the sunsets off the front porch are some of our favorite aspects of our home.

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