Family-friendly vacation rentals in Ballard

Gorgeous Santa Ynez Farm House

Welcome to The Little Blooming Farm – Where Beauty is Always in Bloom! Nestled in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley, our 5-acre farm stay is a countryside retreat like no other. Unwind in our newly remodeled 4-bedroom, 3-bath home, designed for inspiration and relaxation. Stroll through vibrant rose gardens, spend time with our friendly alpacas, Nigerian dwarf goats, and wake up to the soothing sounds of mourning doves. Whether you’re here to escape or explore, The Little Blooming Farm awaits!

Anavo Farm’s Chic Sheep Retreat

Your Private Farm Sanctuary in the Heart of Ballard · Featured in Forbes Six private acres. Rescue sheep, goats, and alpacas who will steal your heart. Farm fresh eggs. Mountain views. Firepit. Great walks. And a custom designed cottage the photos genuinely don't do justice. Guest Favorite in the top 5% of all homes, Superhost for over a decade, in a magical nook of Santa Ynez Valley. "The animals stole our hearts." "Wish we'd booked longer." "Best AirBnB we've ever stayed - hands down."

CA dreaming in Wine Country!

Cozy 3 bed/2 bath Homestay. Fully equipped gourmet kitchen, BBQ at covered patio with awesome views and convenient location in Ballard! (Solvang) Walking distance to Rideau, Buttonwood, Lincourt winery and a bit further Bob's Well Bread. Free use of our bicycles! 5 min by car to the centers of Solvang, Los Olivos and Santa Ynez. 30-45 min to Santa Barbara Beaches! Transient Occupancy Tax (14%) is included in short term advertised rate and longer stay discounts are automatically applied.

Los Olivos Vineyard Home on Winery Estate

Set on an established winery estate in the Santa Ynez Valley, Casa de Brander is a stunning two bedroom Spanish-style home overlooking the Brander Vineyard. Tastefully decorated with Mexican folk art, this is a truly unique property! Located within a five minute walk from Los Olivos Grocery, it will be easy to stock the state-of-the-art kitchen with essentials, or dine out at the many wonderful restaurants in the area. The spacious patio overlooking the vineyards offers ultimate privacy.

Rustic retreat

This cottage is very comfortable and cute. It is rustic but we have AC and heat for every season. The outside has a lovely courtyard with fire pit and string lights. This cottage is very centrally located with Los Olivos just a mile up the road and Solvang 3 miles down the road. There are many wineries in every direction walking distance and a bike ride away. It sleeps two comfortably in our queen size bed. Please let us know the duration of time in which she would like to stay.

Long Canyon Studios Nordic Hot Tub Spa Fire Pit

Long Canyon Studios - BRAND NEW NORDIC HOT TUB SPA - FIRE PIT W/ ADIRONDACK CHAIRS and BBQ. Sunrises and Sunsets - 360 Degree Endless Views and only 10 minutes to the towns of Los Olivos and Santa Ynez Gorgeous newly renovated private 1100 Square Foot 2 bedroom Mid-Century Mediterranean Adobe curated home with stunning views. Private Home on 12 Acre Property surrounded by endless views of Rolling Hills, Vineyards, Oak Trees and many Farm Animals!

Guesthouse in Ballard

Enjoy the serenity of Ballard in this charming neighborhood. A quiet respite from the hustle & bustle in a beautiful setting. Our home was built around 1911 & recently restored, keeping its original character in tact. A short walk to the delicious Bob's Well Bread & the Ballard Inn Restaurant. Not to mention down the road from wine tasting, delicious restaurants & shopping. Come relax & enjoy this beautiful home & great location as much as we do.

Hillside Cottage with a View

Nestled in the quaint Santa Ynez Valley. See what our guests have to say.... ***Between the amazing sunrise, the friendly family (dog and owners!), and the wonderfully comfortable decor, this little studio is the perfect "home base" for a weekend in the area. So enjoyed being out of town, but so close to everything! Our only regret is we did not have longer to stay. ***What a wonderful studio that offers beautiful views of the mountains.

Charming cottage in wine country

Our cozy one bedroom guesthouse is the perfect spot for couples or families to enjoy the beautiful Santa Ynez valley. From the Tuft and Needle mattress to the outdoor patio, the entire space is designed to offer peace and comfort as you explore the Santa Ynez Valley. The guest house is located in a peaceful neighborhood of one-acre lots near the town of Santa Ynez. Bike to town or take a short 5-10 minute drive to Solvang or Los Olivos.

Los Olivos Wine Country Getaway

Wine Country living at its best! We enjoy our wine country life and would like to share it with you. Our two-bedroom, two-bath cottage has our CCOF certified organic Syrah vines as a backyard and its own private bocce ball court. Enjoy the setting of our vineyard right out the french doors or from the upstairs deck. A short stroll or ride on our complimentary bikes will take you to the heart of the historic charming town of Los Olivos.

The Back Porch in Ballard.

Super clean 1 queen bedroom, 1 bath, plus den (queen sleeper sofa option) above garage apartment in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley wine country. Centrally located between Santa Ynez, Solvang & Los Olivos in quiet, quaint Ballard. Kitchenette, dining nook, fireplace, and bath. Portable A/C unit in bedroom and window A/C unit in den. Private outside deck space. Two walkable blocks to Bob’s Well Bread Bakery and Holy Grounds Cafe.

Nogmo Farm Studio

Studio with private entrance, bathroom, Queen sized bed, and sleeper sofa. Walking distance to grocery store. 3 min drive to downtown Solvang. 8 min drive to Los Olivos. For couples, adventurers, and business travelers. Kitchenette has a small fridge, sink, coffee maker and hot water kettle. No stove or microwave inside the studio. Apple TV in the studio. Sorry, no pets allowed. We will provide a pack n’ play for babies.