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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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.
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Property # 903952vb
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 horse riding, hiking and cycling.
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 Coffee House - 5 min drive
The Willows - 9 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 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CA dreaming in Wine Country! on 26 Oct 2026 start from AU$942, 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
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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.
The accommodations were perfect. Comfortable, clean, quiet, and beautiful. Host was responsive to our requests on a couple of how tos. Recommend highly.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Great location…but quiet and secluded. Very well equipped. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Gregg G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
About the host
Hosted by Kris Dhaese
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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