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Highlights
Top-rated comfy beds
Guests liked the comfy beds here.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Roblar Winery
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Deck or patio
Barbecue
Internet access
Air-conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Explore the area
Santa Ynez, CA
Roblar Winery
Place, Roblar Winery
18 min walk
Labyrinth at St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church
Place, Labyrinth at St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church
2 min drive
Saarloos and Sons Winery
Place, Saarloos and Sons Winery
2 min drive
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public)
Airport, Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public)
39 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Horse Ranch Guest House above a barn Near Los Olivos for Families & Friends
Welcome to our 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom guest house on a working horse ranch in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Located above the barn, this peaceful retreat is a special place for couples, friends, and families to enjoy the charm of ranch life while staying close to the best of wine country. The property is also just a 15-minute walk to Los Olivos through a beautiful ranch neighborhood.
Start your morning with coffee on the deck, where you can take in beautiful views of the Santa Ynez mountains and watch the horses enjoying their breakfast. Guests may also enjoy fresh eggs from our chickens during their stay, when available.
The home features a fully stocked kitchen with pots, pans, dishes, essential spices, and cooking oils. For your convenience, there is also an in-unit washer and dryer and dishwasher.
The primary bedroom offers a luxurious king bed with high-end linens, a TV for streaming your favorite shows, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower-over-tub. The second bedroom offers a cozy queen bed with premium linens, and a full bathroom is located right across the hall, also with a shower-over-tub. The home also includes a dining room and comfortable family room with another TV for streaming, relaxing, or spending time together.
Outside, you’ll find a private seating area surrounded by the beauty of the ranch — perfect for quiet evenings, BBQing, and stargazing.
This is a working ranch, so you may hear the sounds of horses, chickens, ducks, goats, and daily ranch activity throughout the day. The owners live on-site in the main home and are available to assist with any questions.
Children are welcome. Please note that the home is located upstairs above the barn and does have a staircase. Because this is an active ranch property with animals nearby, children must be closely supervised by an adult at all times, especially when outside.
For guests who would like a more hands-on ranch experience, please message us about seasonal add-on options. Depending on availability and the time of year, these may include meeting the animals, collecting your own eggs, roping lessons, children’s ranch activities, and coming soon, picking vegetables and flowers from your own garden.
Please note:
No pets allowed. Ranch experiences and animal activities are not automatically included and must be arranged in advance. Add-on experiences are seasonal and subject to availability.
We hope you enjoy the serenity, beauty, and charm of ranch life during your stay.
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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 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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Los Olivos
Los Olivos is home to this holiday home. 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. Labyrinth at St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church and OstrichLand USA are also worth visiting.
Refugio Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Labyrinth at St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Saarloos and Sons Winery - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard - 13 min drive - 15.4 km
Getting around
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Center Bar - 7 min drive
The Tavern - 3 min drive
Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn - 6 min drive
S.Y. Kitchen - 6 min drive
Creekside Buffet - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Horse Ranch Guest House above a barn Near Los Olivos for Families & Friends pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Horse Ranch Guest House above a barn Near Los Olivos for Families & Friends?
As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Horse Ranch Guest House above a barn Near Los Olivos for Families & Friends on 15 Dec 2026 start from AU$645, 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.
What time is check-in at Horse Ranch Guest House above a barn Near Los Olivos for Families & Friends?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Horse Ranch Guest House above a barn Near Los Olivos for Families & Friends?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Horse Ranch Guest House above a barn Near Los Olivos for Families & Friends located?
Situated in Los Olivos, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Ynez Valley and Roblar Winery. Beckmen Vineyards and Refugio Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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The property is so charming. Owners are the nicest people and love to tell you about all their great animals. The ducks are entertaining and the horses are gorgeous. They have fresh eggs in the fridge and a fully loaded kitchen. We have been back several times and can’t wait to go back next year.
Our stay was great ! Very close by to Solvang for those interested in visiting nearby towns.I’ve stayed here multiple times now and feel very safe/comfortable this place is a joy to visit ! welcoming atmosphere all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2025
Hello David,
Thank you so much for booking our guest house. You are such generous guests. Thank you for the painting and the cowboy hat salsa and chip bowl. We hope you are staying safe with the fires.
This guesthouse is a delight to stay in - clean, well-taken care of, with really comfy beds. The views are beautiful, and the horses are fun. Definitely recommend to add some character to a visit to a gorgeous place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Thank you for the kind review! We hope you can visit us again.
My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the property. After meeting the nicest ranch hands, we checked in and were off to having a great weekend. The house was stocked with everything we needed, the beds were comfy and the location was perfect. Looking forward to going back!
We had a great time! The owners were very responsive to any requests. Wonderful location to restaurants and wineries. Absolutely loved the fresh eggs; beautiful horses and quiet.
We had a wonderful experience staying at the little apartment above the barn. The animals were beautiful. The owners were friendly and helpful. The place was clean and comfortable. Thank you so much for letting us experience your home.
I really loved my stay !. It was so special , so beautiful, from the views of horses, farmland, nature all around , the beautiful countryside, sounds of roosters crowing and horses neighing, the cute town nearby, the little grocery store just down the road to walk to, no need to drive... a great place to relax, unwind and recharge. This is my second time here and I look forward to returning.
The apartment was super comfortable, large and very well appointed. It is directly above the horse barn, and you can see horses in the corrals all around. An added bonus for me was that a foal was born while I was there! The hosts were very friendly and accommodating.
Great location and beautiful scenery all around! We had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and the accommodations are exactly as listed. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to friends.
My friends and I all agreed that our stay was very enjoyable. Between visiting the horses and chickens at the ranch, walking into Los Olivos and the proximity to all the winery's, we had a great time and will be coming back. Everyone was very friendly and helpful at the property.
Quintessential central coast experience at a ranch (horses, chickens, cats), great deck and close to downtown Los Olivos, five minute walk to the very cute and useful Los Olivos Grocery and sooo many wineries!
This place is fantastic. If you love horse, chickens, cows, barn cats, and working ranch experience with a homie rural living vibe this is the place. It’s conveniently located near Solvang with great dining and shopping. Also is near a quirky grocery store for picking up delicious snacks and prepared foods. The hosts are great, and the stay relaxing and easy going.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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Hosted by Tiffany Schmidt
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