Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Lavender Hill Ranch Santa Ynez: 7 Acre Estate Epic Hilltop Views Near Shops/Wine
This 5 star-rated Lavender Hill Ranch is a magical & serene hill top ranch, located high on a beautiful knoll on 7 acres. This magnificent nearly 3700 + square foot estate offers sweeping, dramatic views of the Santa Ynez mountains and valley. Located very close to all three towns (5 minutes or so), the Grande Dame of Santa Ynez Valley, Lavender Hill Ranch is one of the Santa Ynez Valley's most magnificent vacation ranches. Known for its spaciousness, luxury and serene setting and views, you will never feel cramped and will enjoy all the surrounding nature of the ranch. 12 persons max allowed on the property at any one time.
This contemporary country manor is European inspired, with relaxed charm and elegance, recently remodeled. The home has a nice BBQ, strong Wifi, Cable TV, games, yoga mats, a fully stocked new kitchen and a hot tub overlooking the mountain views.
The Home is retreat-like yet close to town, with only a 5-7 minute drive to 50+ wineries, golf, hiking, horseback riding, shopping and fine dining. With relaxed elegance, spending time at Lavender Hill Ranch will help you restore and renew. The Ranch boasts spacious, sunny rooms with large remodeled bathrooms. All beds have new luxury mattresses and we use mostly 100% fine cotton linens and sheets. **Santa Barbara County ordinance requires us to disclose that for short term stays under 31 days, 6 adults 6 kids max with access to 3 bedrooms. The lawns and gardens overlook stunning high vistas with many outdoor serene and quiet seating areas.
The house is made for entertaining. Each room is sunny, with lots of windows, has expansive mountain, valley or garden views and is tastefully decorated with new carpeting, linens and furniture. The spacious kitchen is fully stocked with new appliances, extensive cookware and lots of dishes. It has an open bar area with barstools as part of the family room with breath taking views of the valley and mountains. The formal dining room has a large mahogany table seating 10+ and a large serving buffet with beautiful panoramic mountain views. Both the family room and large living rooms have comfortable couches, beautiful hickory flooring and gorgeous new carpets and area rugs, featured with banks of tall windows capturing the gorgeous scenery. There is a piano for your enjoyment, yoga mats, reading library, cable TV, strong WiFi and a variety of indoor/outdoor games such as bocce ball, croquet, bag toss, badminton....scrabble, jenga and more. (Santa Barbara county requires me to disclose the ordinance of 6 adults max -excluding kids, if staying less than 30 days...)
Bedroom 1: The master suite is a large sunny room with lots of windows, seating area in front of a bay window of roses looking over mountains and has a new Cal King bed with a view of a stunning backdrop of dramatic mountains. Its bathroom is huge with a large, oversized tub and a large separate shower.
Bedroom 2, The Cape Room, is a sunny large room with white berber carpets, has a queen bed, a full bathroom and overlooks the front of the house and gardens. It has its own private full bathroom.
The 3rd bedroom, has two twin beds and a private door out to the back yard and hot tub area. It has sweeping views of the mountains and valleys. It shares the bathroom down the hall with the Blue Room. This room is not available for short term rentals.
The 4th bedroom is The Blue Sky Room, a spacious room with a Cal king bed, walled with a bank of large windows overlooking the Santa Ynez valley, Figueroa mountains, and garden. It has a desk, large closet, king bed and a seating are overlooking amazing views. It uses a full bathroom down the hall. The fifth bedroom has a double bed and adjoins the master bedroom and shares the full bath in the master. It is very private, but you must enter the master suite door to access this room. the sixth bedroom is upstairs and has a queen bed, a twin and a full bath private for this room.
EXTRA FUTONS: We provide three additional, double bed comfy futons that sleep two in the front hall closets for additional bedding, made up with sheets, pillows and blankets. Please do not sleep on our couches. The futons can be placed in any room you like such as the living room, family rooms or in the large, spacious bedrooms and have freshly cleaned blankets, sheets.
This magnificent house is so peaceful with its gorgeous landscape, views and spaciousness. You will feel relaxed and restored after only a few hours at the Ranch. There is a hot tub overlooking mountain views and the valley.
**** Sorry, ABSOLUTELY NO WEDDINGS, RECEPTIONS, LARGE PARTIES OR EVENTS. No PETS-FIRM. NO smoking Anywhere outside or on premises. A non negotiable rental agreement is required for you to sign as part of your booking process. You may not bring any audio sound equipment, no speakers or loud musical instruments and no fires, fire tables or candles are allowed. There is no washer or dryer except for weekly rentals or longer. You agree to meet us at the door between 1-5 pm for checkin and no later. Check in may be later (2:30 pm) if another guest is checking out that same day. *Check out time is 10:15 am but can be later with prior permission if no guests are coming in the same day. The owner may be living on the property and will not interfere with guests' privacy. Kids are welcome although the house is not child proof as there are no child safety locks or baby gates here :) House is not ADA compliant.
Emotional support or service dogs: The owner of the service dog must submit documentation from a licensed doctor who will be interviewed by the owner. Because this home is a pet-free and pet-allergy free home that we share with guests who seek the same, the dog owner also agrees to pay for the cost to have all carpets in the home (representing about 2500 sq ft) professionally cleaned and shampooed by a carpet cleaning agency and freed from pet dander and flea eggs within 5 days of their vacating the premises in order to maintain our status as a pet free, dander-free home. An extra charge for the rug shampooing will be charged accordingly, usually around $800.00 or more.
Please contact me BEFORE booking if you have questions ;)
*You may NOT reschedule your dates for any reason.
NO washer/dryer unless staying 7+ nights.
You may not bring in any audio equipment, speakers , loud musical instruments.
*We do NOT allow fire tables, NO candles or any fire/flames on the premises as we are in a high fire area.
Thanks for understanding the rules. It is a daunting task to turn over your home to strangers so we are strict about the rules, and as a result, we never have had any issues over the last 8 years. ;) We know you will enjoy the peace and serenity of the Ranch, as well as all that the Santa Ynez Valley offers ;)
Add dates for prices
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
No weddings, no rehearsal dinners, parties, 12 max
default
Pets
No pets allowed
default
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No weddings, events, no loud music, NO parties, No pets, NO smoking, no candles/fires allowed. No access to washer /dryer unless staying 1 week. .
Santa Barbara county requires us to disclose that rentals under 30 days 6 adults 6 kids max. over that, 12 adults are fine.
Guests will leave house in same condition as when they arrived. House is video taped before each guest's arrival.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 552
Property # 783824vb
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: No weddings, no rehearsal dinners, parties, 12 max
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
About the area
Solvang
Located in Solvang, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Old Mission Santa Ines and Solvang Windmill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Ynez Valley and Sunny Fields Park. Apple Lane Solvang and OstrichLand USA are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Chumash Casino - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Old Mission Santa Ines - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Solvang Brewing Company - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
Getting around
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Chumash Casino Resort - 5 min drive
Chumash Cafe - 6 min drive
Highway Tacos - 4 min drive
Solvang Bakery - 6 min drive
The Coffee House - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lavender Hill Ranch Santa Ynez: 7 Acre Estate Epic Hilltop Views Near Shops/Wine pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lavender Hill Ranch Santa Ynez: 7 Acre Estate Epic Hilltop Views Near Shops/Wine?
As of 12 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lavender Hill Ranch Santa Ynez: 7 Acre Estate Epic Hilltop Views Near Shops/Wine on 13 May, 2026 start from S$1,410, 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 Lavender Hill Ranch Santa Ynez: 7 Acre Estate Epic Hilltop Views Near Shops/Wine?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lavender Hill Ranch Santa Ynez: 7 Acre Estate Epic Hilltop Views Near Shops/Wine?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lavender Hill Ranch Santa Ynez: 7 Acre Estate Epic Hilltop Views Near Shops/Wine?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Lavender Hill Ranch Santa Ynez: 7 Acre Estate Epic Hilltop Views Near Shops/Wine located?
Located in the heart of Solvang, this holiday home is steps from Santa Ynez Valley and within 3 mi (5 km) of Brave & Maiden Estate and Chumash Casino. Kalyra Winery and Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We were welcomed by Becky who was very helpful in explaining about the house and its amenities. It’s a beautiful home and was big enough for our group and very comfortable. Love the views out mostly all of the windows.
Linda L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
karen c.
16 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
This is a beautiful home. We had a few minor issues but not substantial enough to give less than a five star rating
Perfect stay for a relaxing girls trip of 7. There was more than enough room for all with plenty of bathrooms. The kitchen was fully stocked with necessities of breakfasts and plenty of coffee. The beds were comfortable and the surrounding area was very quiet. The house is big so that the early risers didn’t disturb the sleeping beauties. We would stay again. Michele was very quick to respond to any questions and we were given clear instructions for finding the home and using all of the amenities.
Katherine A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2026
Catherine was a perfect guest and left our house in great condition. I would highly recommend renting to her.
Huge house with lots of seating, beds were very comfortable, very clean. Beautiful location and close to all the cute towns. Loved our stay. Highly recommend.
The property was exceptional. A spectacular setting amid grazing cattle and alpacas. In the heart of Santa Barbara Wine country. The kitchen was fully equipped, and everything worked, the home was fully furnished and very comfortable. We could not be more pleased.
We did a golf trip in the area and stayed here, the house was phenomenal, the views were spectacular! House was very clean, and there was plenty of room for everyone to relax. The owners and staff were very attentive to our needs.
Several positives. Communication with the host was outstanding. The house was large and never felt crowded for our big group. The location was excellent and the views incredible. Super quiet during the day and night since it is located up a hill away from neighbors.
Was the perfect place for 4 couples from various parts of state to get together. House is spacious and comfortable. View fabulous. Michelle the host easy to communicate with and very responsive.
Comfortable and clean 6 bedroom home with gorgeous vista views. Well appointed. Beautiful landscaping. Great location for visiting Solvang and Santa Ynez.
Beautiful views, quiet, plenty of room, full amenities, and good beds! We had a wonderful stay. Great place to relax, and so close to everything we needed. Will book again!
Steve S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2022
Thank you, Steve, for being an amazing guest! We hope you will come back another time. ;)
Would definitely stay again!! There are a lot of rules to follow, but the rules should not be hard to follow for respectful guests.
Byron B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb, 2023
Thank you so much Byron for leaving the house in such perfect condition. Yes there are a few rules, but because of them, we have not had one issue in seven years. Thank you for being a wonderful guest.
This was the perfect place for a relaxing weekend away with some girlfriends to celebrate my birthday and sip some wine. Hoping to return at some point in the future!
Rebecca R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thank you for being a wonderful guest, Rebecca! Come back any time ;)
Stunning views, well appointed home with wonderful, peaceful energy. The owner/host was impressively professional and accommodating. This is definitely a fabulous property for cooking and relaxing. We will absolutely return.
Cynthia D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May, 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed the home. Thank you for being a wonderful guest. Have a sweet summer and come back anytime.:)
We had our annual girls trip in the Solvang area this year, and are so happy that we stayed at this large beautiful home on lavender hill. It was clean, spacious, and everybody had their own bedroom (that's rare)! The views from the home are spectacular and relaxing - would highly recommend this place.
Valerie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2024
Valerie, thank you so much for staying with us. It was a pleasure to host you. come back anytime ;)
Thank you, Tim, for being an amazing guest. Come back anytime ;)
About the host
Hosted by Michelle
I'm Michelle. I welcome you to share in the peacefulness of this beautiful place. It was my mom and dad's house, built in 1995 and recently renovated throughout. I love meeting my guests and sharing this beautiful place with families...
Why they chose this property
This property is unique because it is high on a hill on 7 private acres with spectacular views and lots of rolling hills and land around, feeling remote yet close to town and wine tasting. It is only a 5-7 minute drive to wineries, fine dining and activities. Luxurious, elegant yet relaxed, you will never want to leave this majestic home and setting with dramatic mountain views and lots of privacy. Newly renovated, the house and its interior are beautiful, clean and spacious.
What makes this property unique
Newly remodeled, with new beds, mattresses, carpets, hickory flooring, this home is spacious, all new and has a serene and peaceful setting with incredible vistas of the valley and mountain range. On 7 acres, Lavender Hill Ranch is very private yet only a mile from Santa Ynez, 5 minutes to downtown Solvang and 7 minutes to Los Olivos. Perched on a hill with dramatic views of the mountains and valley, it is a majestic, spacious home with beautiful furnishings and art. Its natural setting allows deer and a variety of birds to come in the yard. Everything is new, even the hardwood hickory flooring, so you feel like you are in a new, pristine home. The house has lots of charm and lots of room for many persons. Guests mention that they enjoy its spaciousness, peacefulness and breathtaking views. There are many outdoor seating areas where you can be alone if you want to be or join the rest of your group. Its very peaceful and meditative, yet only 5-7 minutes to the shopping, restaurants and wineries. We provide good wifi, cable TV, games, and a hot tub with great mountain views.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests