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CA dreaming in Wine Country!

Family-friendly holiday home in Solvang

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining
No matter what time of the year, rain or sunshine, the views are always awesome!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6118.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Solvang, CA
  • Place, Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Mission Santa Ines
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Solvang Brewing Company
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

CA dreaming in Wine Country!

Come enjoy our cozy Homestay at a prime location in the town of Ballard! (Solvang)
Cook like a pro in the fully equipped gourmet kitchen, BBQ at the covered patio or just relax and enjoy the awesome view with a glass of local wine or craft beer.
Walking distance to Rideau, Buttonwood, Lincourt wineries & mini horse ranch!
Free use of our 6 bicycles!
Approx 5 minutes by car to Solvang center, Los Olivos and Santa Ynez.
30-40 minutes to Santa Barbara Beaches!
As, we offer instant booking, just a little info about yourself and who you are traveling with is appreciated!
**** We offer 15% discount for stays of 7 or more days and 30% off for full month bookings. (Automatically applied when you enter your dates)

Our Solar Powered property is approached by 1/4 mile of driveway lined with 25+ foot tall cypress trees. This 3bed/2bath home is about 300 feet from our Main Home.
It has a well equipped kitchen, whole house water filter, dining table for 6 people, WiFi, smart TV in living room and comfortable L shaped couch.
Super Comfy beds! King size bed in Master. Queen size in both other bedrooms. All have TV's with cable service.
Darts game. Corn Hole game and Foosball table in the Garage. Walking distance to wineries, 6 bicycles to use at no charge, etc...

Guest Access:
There is a beautiful pond on the property that our guests may enjoy during daylight. It has its own little beach and boat docked on it.
The water fall also acts as an aeration and filtration system for the Fish. ( Blue gill and Catfish,)
** Kids under 12 years of age, only allowed with responsible adult supervision.
** No swimming or entering the pond and boat allowed!

Interaction with Guests:
My wife Hilde and I enjoy a nice chat with our Guests, but will always provide and respect their peace and privacy.
You may text, call or email with any questions or requests.

The Neighborhood:
Ballard (Solvang), the center of the Santa Ynez Valley was the first town that settled here in the late 1800's!
Surrounded by vineyards, mountains, horse ranches, farms and schoolhouses, you feel as you have arrived in a time warp of sorts where simple pleasures, mossy oaks, grassy fields, and warm sunny days are found.
We feel so fortunate to live here, closely guard its quiet serenity and are grateful for all the beauty, amenities, world class wineries, restaurants, breweries, and shopping this Valley has to offer.
A Beautiful route to the charming towns of Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton takes only 5 to 10 minutes by car or make a loop and enjoy the scenery on our bicycles, provided to you at no charge!


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack n play and high chair available!
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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
No smoking inside or within our gated property!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Exterior quiet time 9:30PM-8AM. Respect our home and neighbor's privacy/peace and quiet at all times. No Drone flying on or from our Property allowed.
Private Land next to the driveway from the street to our gate, incl the roundabout are off limit to guests, regardless if some gates are open or not!
Check-out is No later then 11AM! No exceptions since we allow same day reservations with check in by 3PM. We really need those 4 hours to clean.

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses solar energy
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Solvang

Located in Solvang, this holiday home is in a rural area. Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard and Lincourt Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Santa Ynez Valley and Gaviota State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Apple Lane Solvang and Global Gardens. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Solvang, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Ynez Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Chumash Casino - 8 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chumash Casino Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chumash Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Highway Tacos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Willows - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪S.Y. Kitchen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CA dreaming in Wine Country! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CA dreaming in Wine Country!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CA dreaming in Wine Country!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CA dreaming in Wine Country! located?

This family-friendly Solvang holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Santa Ynez Valley, Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard and Lincourt Vineyards. Apple Lane Solvang and Sunny Fields Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 203 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashok P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and the host. Would come back again in a jiffy if time permits
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinton T.

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

Peaceful Escape

Great property for the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

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

Perfect 3 day birthday get away!

Amazing views, close to wine, food, shopping and walks, comfy house with games to play.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Perfect location & beauty views

This property was so comfortable for our family’s trip to the valley. It has stunning views, nice amenities, and is perfectly located between Los Olivos and Solvang. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Annual family wine trip

This is our fourth year, staying at this lovely home. We look forward to visiting again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Quiet, beautiful hilltop retreat.

Lovely accommodations Well equipped and spotless.Had a great time! Hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Weekend Wine Tasting Getaway

Great property for two or three couples. Lovely views of the hillsides and vineyard next door. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen O.

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

Always a wonderful stay in an excellent location!

This is our third time staying at Kris and Hilde's and it was as nice as the previous two times. Since we didn't go to any restaurants we really appreciated the lovely kitchen and the outdoor grill (and the handy market right down the road). The house was pristine and more than met all of our needs. We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Annual Family Wine Trip

This is our second stay at this amazingly beautiful home. Not only are the house and grounds perfectly maintained with wonderful views, the location is perfect for our annual family wine tasting trip. Kris is a terrific host and we look forward to reserving his home again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Great home in a perfect location

Very comfortable home for our family of six. We spent the holidays here and had everything we needed to cook big meals at the house. The location is great! We enjoyed exploring Solvang during the Christmas week. It’s also an easy drive to Santa Barbara for day trips.The owner is super accommodating and even brought over kitchen tools for specialty baking.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

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

I couldn't ask for anything better

Everything was wonderful. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

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

2-day Birthday Celebration

Location was perfect for Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Barbara and Lompoc! House is clean and comfortable. Great room is nice, plus games and bikes too for family to enjoy. Thank you Kris!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

California Dreaming is a dream come true

If you are looking for a place to stay in the Santa Ynez, Ballard and Solvang area, no need to look any further than California Dreaming. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has a beautiful open floor plan, a beautiful kitchen area and beautiful views in every room. The backyard has nice furniture and a gas grill. Washer/dryer also available. The hosts, Kris and Hilda, are always available to answer your questions and give helpful hints.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan B.

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

Could not have been better

We truly enjoyed our stay. Complete accuracy on the description. Things were even better, particularly the morning noises during coffee on the patio. Tractors in the distance, goats, cows, not disturbing by any means. Just right sitting in the sun.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Wonderful Solvang Home!

We had a great stay at Kris' home in Solvang! The house was clean and beautiful with wonderful views. The kids enjoyed the backyard and even went fishing in the pond. The bikes were a huge bonus too! We had a couple questions during our stay and Kris was always quick to respond and help. He couldn't have been any kinder. We are already thinking of a return visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rahim A.

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

Awesome place to relax in open space

We were there for a weekend wedding, and our schedule was full for all three days. We did not get chance to enjoy the place. But it is a great place to stay with family and friend and relax next to vineyard. Beds were firm and comfortable (important for me), everything were clean and organized. Definitely I will book again to enjoy without rushing in and out. Rahim
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful relaxing stay. The house was clean and equipped with everything we needed including but not limited to beautiful sunset and great walks and very close bakeries !Thank you we will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

June U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Kris is a fantastic host. Our only regret was we didn’t see the bikes & foos ball table in the garage earlier!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, very private, clean, comfortable with good views and good set of bikes to get around in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, peaceful area with easy access to town(s) and highways. Kris was available when needed and friendly. Nice getaway!!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, cozy and comfortable. Lovely patio for watching the sunrise/sunsets. Everything you could expect or desire.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caryn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was spectacular and we’d do it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Idyllic retreat with stunning views

The house is set in a beautiful and private location with gorgeous views of the surrounding area. Kris was very welcoming and the property was full of light, well appointed and very comfortable. The location is perfect for exploring the vineyards and visiting the local towns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

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

What a lovely space!

Beautiful house, very clean, beds comfy, well appointed kitchen. Perfect for 4-6 people. Great amenities like patio, washer/dryer, BBQ and fireplace. Relaxing country setting, super quiet, yet close to towns and wineries. We’re already planning when to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

Great Location

This property has beautiful views and is a great location to use as a base for wine tasting and dining. While we did not end up doing any cooking it would be great for preparing and cooking or bbqing your own meals. The owner just lives across the street and is very nice and helpful. I highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kris Dhaese

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Hi, my name is Kris, happily married to my wife Hilde, have one son and live in California now for 26 years. Hilde and I feel very fortunate to call Ballard (Solvang), Home since 2012. Our pooches Ozzy and Rocco complete our family here! They stay at our home, Not at the rental, but run around on the property, keep the coyotes out and all off us safe. They are very sweet and Rocco is super social and eager to meet you, but only if you are up for it. Ozzy is a bit more shy and won't come to close to you without me being with him. We enjoy life, Friends and Fine Cuisine accompanied with a glass of wine or a delicious Beer!
We are looking forward to host for you!
Cheers!

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