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Ballard Canyon Ranch - Beautiful Home on 20 acres in Wine Country

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Solvang

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Solvang, CA
  • Place, OstrichLand USA
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Hans Christian Andersen Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Solvang Festival Theater
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the area

Solvang

In Solvang .A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Ynez Valley and 3 miles (5 km) of Kaena Winery. Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards and Solvang Windmill are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • OstrichLand USA - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Hans Christian Andersen Park - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Solvang Festival Theater - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 8 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪AJ Spurs Saloon & Dining Hall - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burrito Lalo - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ballard Canyon Ranch - Beautiful Home on 20 acres in Wine Country

Permit No.: 153-F1
3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 6 GUESTS

Nestled in Santa Ynez Valley’s Ballard Canyon, this 2,000 square foot contemporary farmhouse, exclusively offered by Paradise Retreats, sits upon 20 acres, including a private vineyard. Embrace the green hills and viticulture while being within short driving distances to the charming towns of Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Solvang, and Buellton.

This fully remodeled home showcases high wood-beamed ceilings, an enclosed outdoor dining area, a two-sided fireplace in the living room and porch lounge, and a private office space. The Primary Suite is located on the second floor and includes a private bathroom, gas fireplace, TV, and French doors leading to a personal balcony. There are three spacious guest rooms; two are located downstairs with entrances to the backyard, and one includes an attached bathroom. Drink a glass of locally grown wine by the outdoor fire pit, soak in the hot tub, or swing from a hammock under a shady oak tree to live like locals do.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Hot Tub!
- Vineyard on the property
- Twenty acres of privacy
- Dual Primary Suites with Ensuite Bathrooms
- Close distance to all towns within Santa Ynez Valley

*PET POLICY: Pets are welcome in this home with prior owner approval only, a signed Pet Addendum, and a non-refundable pet fee. Please reach out to us as soon as possible if you plan to bring your pets. 1 Pet $600 | 2 Pets $900*

FAQ's:
- Property Address: Available after reservation confirmation
- TV's: Living Room and All Bedrooms
- High Speed WiFi: YES
- Coffee Maker: Automatic Drip
- Parking Max: 4 Cars (Garage-0 / Driveway-4 / Street-Limited)
- Air Conditioning (A/C): YES

POLICIES:
- Quiet Hours 9:00pm - 9:00am. Please respect our neighbors.
- Minimum Age of Primary Guest: 30 years or older.
- No smoking on property.
- Pet Policy: Call us! Considered w/additional fees.
- No party rentals or hosted events.
- Check-in time is 3:00pm or later.
- Check-out time is 10:00am or earlier.
- Manager/Homeowner reserves the right to deny reservation.
- Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.

*GUEST AGREES TO ELECTRONICALLY SIGN OUR RESERVATION AGREEMENT within 2 days of booking. (Emailed to Guest upon booking.)*

*The property has security camera(s) in parking area(s) and/or front entrance(s) to the property.*

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ballard Canyon Ranch - Beautiful Home on 20 acres in Wine Country to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.1 mi (29-min drive) away from the Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ballard Canyon Ranch - Beautiful Home on 20 acres in Wine Country have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Ballard Canyon Ranch - Beautiful Home on 20 acres in Wine Country to the beach?

This vacation home is 14.1 mi (29-min drive) from Gaviota Beach.

Does Ballard Canyon Ranch - Beautiful Home on 20 acres in Wine Country offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ballard Canyon Ranch - Beautiful Home on 20 acres in Wine Country?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Chumash Casino (25-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ballard Canyon Ranch - Beautiful Home on 20 acres in Wine Country?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ballard Canyon Ranch - Beautiful Home on 20 acres in Wine Country?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ballard Canyon Ranch - Beautiful Home on 20 acres in Wine Country have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ballard Canyon Ranch - Beautiful Home on 20 acres in Wine Country have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ballard Canyon Ranch - Beautiful Home on 20 acres in Wine Country to downtown Solvang?

This vacation home is 2.2 mi away from Solvang.

Ballard Canyon Ranch - Beautiful Home on 20 acres in Wine Country Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was very well kept. I found everything needed to enjoy the time with no worries or disappointments.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Stunning property easy close to town but you feel like you are on your out in the country. The hot tub and sauna were great. Kitchen was well equipped. Would love to come back here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property and such a friendly host. Would highly recommended this if you’re visiting the wine country, or just looking for a fun getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Fantastic place! Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magnolia Event D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country living

The house is lovely and set up for a group of guests to really enjoy r&r and spending time with each other. The home is cozy overall, the jacuzzi and sauna were a nice bonus. The views are great. There is a lot of wildlife to listen to at night- wolves, bobcats and frogs were aplenty.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gateway home

Perfect spot for a week of vineyards and tastings. Home is in beautiful, quiet spot with everything you need. Second time here and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L., Long Beach

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

We loved our stay. Everything was as promised, and then some.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Holidays

Ballard Canyon Ranch was a perfect spot for our family to celebrate the holidays! The beautiful scenery, great location, well appointed home made for a memorable stay! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Solvang Elle's wedding

Great place, quiet location but close to town. Lots of room for us to spread out and kids loved walking down the driveway on our daily walks. Lots of birds. When I had a question the property manager answered and completely solved my problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, peaceful, beautiful.

Everything was perfect. All of our expectations were exceeded.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Marvellous venue!

It is a beautiful property! We were in Buellton for a wedding and this was ideal. We loved looking over the vineyards and picking the plums and peaches min the back yard. The fire pit and hot tub were also a hit with our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovey house in wine country

I loved this house. It was quiet, very well maintained, and gorgeous. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Trip to Solvang

We were taking our daughter to orientation at UCSB and have a big family. The Solvang house was perfect! The kitchen is clean and has all of the necessary equipment to cook a big meal. The communication from the host was perfect. The property is beautiful and safe. We would love to return. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed in Property Manager

It’s a beautiful property. However, we were disappointed in the Property Management Team. We arrived to a very hot house. The AC was not working and the house was closed up and extremely hot. We notified the property management group.There was confusion on their part whether the home had ac through out or only the bottom floor. The listing said the home was air conditioned. Then they told us there were fans in each room. We found only 1 and it was not enough. The ac was not working. They had enough time to bring more fans but somehow they could not get ahold of anyone to drop them off. For the amount of money we paid a night, a bigger effort should have been made to send someone to Get the AC repaired or at the very least, Drop off more fans that day or evening. Several of our party that slept upstairs were so uncomfortable that they were not able to sleep till 5am which affected the next days planned activities. We were refunded a portion of the cost of 1 night and told the rest of the amount were VRBO fees and I needed to resolve the issue with VRBO. However, after speaking with VRBO, only a small portion was VRBO fees. The rest were Host fees. Disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therese H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most Peaceful and Beautiful Place to Escape

Pictures do not do this house justice. The view of the valley is breath taking. We spent a week here to explore Buelton and Paso Robles wine districts. Had the best time with our whole family together.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Brianna E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mixed Feelings

Overall, this property was beautiful, check-in was super easy and the photos truly represent the property well. The view from the property is surreal and it was easy to access from downtown solvang and shopping. With that being said there a few concerns worth mentioning. - The house has ALOT of spiders. I know we are in the countryside and on an active vineyard, but there were a lot in the interior of the home. We also found several earwigs. Also note, if you run around in the yard- make sure to check yourself for ticks (we found several on us). - The doors lock weirdly. Although the doors lock (to the outside), they are always able to be opened in the interior. There was no way to securely lock the doors from the inside. This was a safety issues for us as we were traveling with several kids. There is a large drop off on the side of the house, so having different locks in the interior should be inquired about. - Air vents need to be cleaned, there was a significant amount of debris coming from vents and it the AC filters are really overdue for a change.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather & Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Randall Stay at Ballard Canyon Ranch

Beautiful. Comfortable. Accessible. Clean. Wonderful experience. Electrical, etc. worked perfectly. The property handbook was exceptionally organized and helpful. The only matter that was of concern: there was a bad smell in the office portion of the house upon our arrival. I thought it was a result of the house being closed up. As our stay continued, the smell became increasingly worse. 2 of our friends are ranchers, and they were certain there was a dead rodent or other in the closet in the office or under the floorboards. I reported the matter to the property manager on Saturday June 15. The Property Manager was kind. He said he would send a ranch hand to the house to investigate the matter. I didn't follow-up to determine whether that was completed - we were so busy with planned events.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Stay

This is a fabulous property and ranch. The view and location are stunning. It is convenient to everything we did and is one of the most beautiful places we have had the great fortune to choose for our lodging for my daughter’s wedding in the SB wine country. Unforgettable memories and a perfect choice. Loved every minute we were in residence. Dave T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Marilyn A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wedding Trip Woes

The property setting is gorgeous, and the house, while overall was nice, there were unexpected problems: * there was no garbage can provided outside, so we had no safe place from pests to put the full trash bags that piled up during our 4 day stay. * one upstairs bedroom is totally open with no door for privacy and noise control. That is not communicated in the site. * the other upstairs bedroom has a bed that is unbelievably squeaky and loud with any movement, enough to wake you and others in the open room. * the oven had an error code on the display and would not come on. We looked it up, and it required access to the breaker panel or the plug and could not be fixed. * the hot tub, the focal point of the marketing of this property, was not user friendly at all and did not have any directions on how to use it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay H., Ruidoso, NM

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Ynez Valley

Great house for family retreat. Location is outstanding with views and quiet. East access to all of the small towns in the area and minutes away to Hwy 101 to Santa Barbara or north to Paso Robles.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laure P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unbelievably Fabulous!

Words cannot express how absolutely amazing this propery is! As soon as we entered I could tell this was a place like no other. I immediately noticed how impeccably clean it was, and it felt so cozy! Everything we could have possibly needed was provided, and the white cotton robes were an added bonus! I loved waking up, opening he doors to the balcony outside the bedroom and looking at the vinyard with the mountains as the backdrop! The firepit in the back was a peaceful gathering place for us to relax and reminisce about our day. We loved it so much we aasked if we could stay one more night! Thank you so much for opening your home to us!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding wine country getaway

Beautiful views, well appointed with all the amenities and excellent access to Santa Rita Hills and Santa Ynez wineries. Perfect for 3-4 couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D., Oceanside,California

Liked: Cleanliness

So serene

Absolutely loved our stay. Two MINOR issues. TV in living room did not work and seemed to be missing the box. Upstairs was beyond comfortable, however, no door on the Master Bedroom lead to hearing all kitchen and living room activity. No worries on either for us, as we did not stay here to watch TV and we are early risers. Met Dave, the contractor and loved hearing about the home and future plans for the property! Not a single detail overlooked - beyond comfy and charming!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couples get-away

The property was beautiful and everything well maintained. The instructions were good. We will probably come back for a visit again in a couple of years and would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023