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CA dreaming in Wine Country!

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

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6118.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Solvang, CA
  • Place, Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincourt Vineyards
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Apple Lane Solvang
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪49 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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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

About the area

Solvang

Located in Solvang, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gaviota State Park and Santa Ynez Valley, while Hans Christian Andersen Museum and Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Apple Lane Solvang and Global Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Solvang, CA

What's nearby

  • Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lincourt Vineyards - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Apple Lane Solvang - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Chumash Casino - 8 min drive - 7.7 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
  • ‪The Coffee House - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CA dreaming in Wine Country! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at CA dreaming in Wine Country!?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CA dreaming in Wine Country! on 7 September 2026 start from NZ$1,167, 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 CA dreaming in Wine Country!?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard and Lincourt Vineyards. Apple Lane Solvang and Santa Ynez Valley are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 211 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 211 reviews

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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable, quiet, and well stocked. We spent a lot of time sitting on the patio and enjoying the view. We would definitely stay again if we planned another trip to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiana K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Comfortable, convenient, and lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, super comfy beds, wonderful living room for us to sit and talk.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodations were perfect. Comfortable, clean, quiet, and beautiful. Host was responsive to our requests on a couple of how tos. Recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the top VRBO's we have ever stayed in. We loved it!! The house is super quiet and in a great location. You can get here in less than an hour from Santa Barbara airport. Incredible views! It was so nice to have a kitchen, washer and dryer. We can't say enough good things about this house. We used to go to Healdsburg for wineries - Solvang area is our new favorite. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very private, yet close to Los Olivos restaurants and wine tastings. The house was really clean. Probably the cleanest, well kept VRBO I’ve ever stayed in. It rained, so we didn’t get a chance to ride the bikes, but we want to go back so we can. Views from the living areas are just beautiful. Great place, very nice host!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impeccably clean and organized. Check in/Check out instructions very clear. Beautiful views. Good parking
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

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

Loved our stay!

Everything was perfect..,from start to finish!! We will definitely stay there again!! We loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Excellent stay

Very nice property. Well appointed. Great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

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

Perfect location

Quiet evenings and easy travel to local attractions. Very clean, lovely home. Excellent host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura w.

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

Perfect house

Amazing homey stay! Kitchen is stocked, beautiful view, very clean! Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana P.

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

Beautiful rental!

Had a great time, house and property were wonderful! Perfect location for visiting Solvang and Los Olivos. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg G.

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

Very pleasant home

Great location…but quiet and secluded. Very well equipped. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Annual Family Wine Trip

This is our 4th year staying at this beautiful home which is in a terrific wine country location with the perfect host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

November Getaway

This home is in a beautiful quiet country location not far from wineries and towns with restaurants. It’s a very relaxing place to stay to get away from the hustle and bustle
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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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