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Horse Ranch Guest House above a barn Near Los Olivos for Families & Friends

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Smart TV
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, WiFi
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Ynez, CA
  • Place, Roblar Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Labyrinth at St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Saarloos and Sons Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Los Olivos

This farm stay places you steps from Santa Ynez Valley and within a 15-minute stroll of Roblar Winery. Highlights at this farm house include a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .In the area of this Los Olivos farm house, you'll find Chumash Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Roblar Winery - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Global Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Felix at Mattei’s Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lefty’s Coffee Co. - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Roblar Winery - ‬20 min walk

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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Rules

No smoking anywhere on the property.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site 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 all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Horse Ranch Guest House above a barn Near Los Olivos for Families & Friends have a pool?

No, this farm stay doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Horse Ranch Guest House above a barn Near Los Olivos for Families & Friends?

No, Horse Ranch Guest House above a barn Near Los Olivos for Families & Friends does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Horse Ranch Guest House above a barn Near Los Olivos for Families & Friends?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Horse Ranch Guest House above a barn Near Los Olivos for Families & Friends?

No, pets are not allowed.

Walking distance to Los Olivos on working ranch in wine country. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne R., 3134 via real, Carpinteria Ca 93013

Liked: Cleanliness
I had a wonderful stay. It was so relaxing. The family was wonderful. Comfortable bed and nice hot shower and everything was great! Love los Olivas ! Great stay!
my veiw during morning coffee
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The three of us spent two nights at this location for a wedding. Very friendly owner. Interesting location with the animals.There was a kitchen, but a non-functioning dishwasher. We were told it was not included in the description of the property. I got the impression that there was no intention to fix this. For the price we paid per night to stay here we could have stayed in a four star hotel. This was an adequate VBRO.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Frank B.

This is a beautiful working horse farm. It is more of a place for those seeking a farm adventure. Our stay was overall great except the few details needed such as paper towels, a working dishwasher and the slider was not locking. This is above a farm so you need to be able to climb stairs. If you own a truck bring it as the road is a dirt road. Leave your good shoes at home. Again, this is an actual farm and we had a great time and fresh eggs daily. Will visit again now that we know what to expect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect, quiet place to stay with plenty of room for four adults. We are already booked for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this location so much we had to come back again!Location? Easy walk to Los Olivos Grocery so you can grab what you need to go with the farm fresh eggs they provide! Close to town FOR SURE! Perfect place for wine tasting as well!What to do when there? Take in the beautiful horses, hilarious ducks, hens, roosters, owls and more! And the starry skies from the patio at night! WOW!How is the home? Everything you need, comfy beds, a well stocked kitchen and so clean! And everyone on the property is so nice!We will be making this an annual trip for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Irene M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you ever wanted on a farm :)

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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay on active horse ranch

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great farm environment

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dixie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Farm fum

We enjoyed watching the horses play, and kitty. Cats were very friendly..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend run stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Horse Farm

Really cool working horse farm.Cats chickens and dogs too. A short walk into town. Only two of us but lots of space for four.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enchanting Retreat from Daily Life

There is a lot to love about this location. Being surrounded by animals and a quiet neighborhood does wonders for the soul. If you live in or around big cities, try coming out here! Its amazing how much peace you'll find. Communication with the owners is very responsive. Our first night, we ran into a slight problem with the fridge and within 30 minutes or so, everything was fixed! We had the fortunate timing to have ran into some of the ranchers getting ready to ride the horses. Majestic creatures, they are. If you haven't had the chance to see one up close, you'll be in awe by how big even some of the younger stallions are.Can't recommend this enough. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful area

We loved staying here. We will stay again. It is on a farm. Which we all loved and 3 of us are used to farm life. We loved the horses. The house was comfortable, beds are nice. Very clean. Owner, son in law, and the worker on the farm all very very nice. I didn't feel like we didn't have privacy. They all went about their work and when asked them questions they are more than nice. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The little horse barn in Los Olivas

The property was as described, a charming, working horse property with plenty of horses and chickens. Great quiet location and close to both Santa Ynez and Los Olivas.The place could use some TLC, yet everything was clean and functioning properly. In the middle of watching a DVD Saturday night, the power went off suddenly. We lookout the window to the main house and it had power. The host did get the power turned back on. But after that, the DVD would not stay on.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great weekend

This is our second time at this wonderful property. The house has everything we needed and we love all of the horses, cats and chickens. The host is responsive and flexible. Don’t be surprised if one of the adorable barn cats wants to come in for a pet and hang out to watch a movie. A charming and lovely place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Horse farm near Los Olivos

My sister and her husband and I had a great stay. It is so peaceful to look out the window and watch the horses and chickens. An added bonus was fresh eggs. This isn't a fancy place, but comfortable and clean, and very well located. Very close to Los Olivos and not far from Solvang. Have recommended this place to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely weekend

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A., Pacific Palisades ,USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Los olivos

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip to Los Olivos

The property is surrounded by beautiful scenery and the host is very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second stay

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

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staying at a functioning horse ranch

Our stay at the ranch atop the barn was memorable. The horses are beautiful and seemed to welcome us strangers and so did the cat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Down on the Farm

We had the best time staying at Tiffany and Kevin’s horse ranch. The setting was perfect. The property is situated in a beautiful country setting . Chicken, horses and cats. As animal lovers, it was perfect for us. The unit isn’t fancy but it’s clean and has everything included that you could need. We would highly recommend . The owners were lovely people and helpful with local recommendations!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024