Plan ahead...our properties are booking up fast for the 2011 Century Ride in Solvang March 12, 2011. We still have homes available but they won't last long. Call us to make reservations 805-245-9667. … [Read more...]

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise – Fridays 3-5 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. - noon and 3-5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. - noon. 2-hour cruises that focus on nesting birds, other local wildlife, flora, cultural history, and geology. $15/adults $7/kids (4-12 years old, please, no children under 4). Reservations: 686-5050 weekdays, 686-5055 weekends. $8 Park Admission per vehicle. 688-4515 or visit www.cachuma.com and click on “Calendar of Events.” … [Read more...]

WHAT:Two days of exclusive wine & barrel tastings paired with gourmet hors doeuvres at three premium wineries; conversations with the vintners; entertainment; dining certificates at the Chumash Casino Resort; and gift amenities plus deluxe transportation between all activities. WHERE: Bridlewood Estate Winery, Fess Parker Vineyard & Winery, Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery and the Chumash Casino Resort in the Santa Ynez Valley, California - Santa Barbara's Wine Country. WHEN: From Noon, Monday, … [Read more...]

Miracle on 34th Street the musical and The Nutcracker are at the beautiful Granada Theater this month! Miracle on 34th Street: Sat. Dec 11, 2pm, Sat. Dec 11, 7:30pm, and Sun. Dec 12, 3pm. The Nutcracker: Sat. Dec 18, 2pm, Sat. Dec 18, 7pm and Sun. Dec 19, 2pm. Granada Theater:1214 State Street-Santa Barbara http://www.granadasb.org … [Read more...]

Saturday Dec. 11-Monty Roberts, legendary horseman, will be at The Book Loft, 1680 Mission Dr., Solvang, 1pm. He will introduce two new children's books about one of his favorite horses, I'm Shy Boy, Here's My Story (for ages 8 and up) and The Little American Mustang (for ages 3 and up). Book signing. For more information: 805-688-6010 or mail@bookloftsolvang.com … [Read more...]

Give the perfect holiday gift this year and send your favorite people something to smile about with a Santa Ynez Vacation Rentals gift card! Email leanne@santaynezvacationrentals.com for more info! … [Read more...]

Give the gift of a beautifully appointed vacation home this holiday season. A get away to the Santa Ynez Valley will leave your loved ones beaming with joy. Stay nestled amongst vineyards, soaking in a hill top hot tub, star gazing from a grand deck, or snuggled up next to a fireplace. We have the perfect home....the perfect gift. … [Read more...]

Just 15 minutes north of Santa Ynez! Don't miss the 2nd Annual Los Alamos Holiday Stroll! Friday Dec. 3 beginning at 5pm with Soup Santa at Cafe Quackenbush, shops open, artisans and gift show at The C Gallery, carolers by candlelight, art show at Bell Street, and opening reception for Sharon Tate art exhibit at the Union Hotel Lobby at 5pm. There will also be hot chocolate and Christmas stories for families at 7pm at the Union Hotel. … [Read more...]

SYVR has teamed up with a new vendor Santa Ynez Valley Trail Rides! If you are looking to horse back ride (trail rides or horse riding lessons) please contact Santa Ynez Valley Trail Rides! http://www.santaynezvalleytrailrides.com/ 805.886.2215 … [Read more...]

Looking for the perfect holiday get away where you can include the whole family? Consider one of our luxury homes. Our homes feature all the finest amenities perfectly suited for the holidays. The weather is chilly but not too cold...perfect for warm fires at night, dips in the out door spa, strolls through the wineries, walks to town, cooking on our well appointed kitchens, and Christmas shopping! The towns of Santa Ynez, Los Olivos and Solvang are absolutely charming this time of year. Give us … [Read more...]

Baby it's cold outside! Most of our properties are well equipped with cozy, beautiful fireplaces! Snuggle up this winter at one of our fine homes and enjoy the warmth! … [Read more...]

Los Olivos, Santa Barbara County, California— The public is invited to attend a special service on Thanksgiving Day—Thursday, November 25, 2010—from 9:00-10:00am at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church located at 2901 Nojoqui Avenue at the corner of Alamo Pintado Avenue in downtown Los Olivos. Priest and Rector The Rev. Dr. Randall Day will be conducting a Thanksgiving Day service featuring special readings and familiar harvest hymns; primarily an opportunity to give thanks to God … [Read more...]

We still have properties available this Thanksgiving! We are discounting the rates at some of our larger homes for small groups. Please call us for more details! … [Read more...]

Dear Home Owner and SYVR, Cindy, thank you so much for all of your care and help! Thank you for sharing your house and peace and quiet with us! We had a wonderful time and relished every moment: the great couch, photo books, comfortable beds, beautiful views, the thought of the hammock, watching the stars from the hot tub, and the outdoor shower! It was all great. Thank you again. Ann and Terry Goleta, CA … [Read more...]

Solvang Prelude Bike Ride The SCOR Cardiac Cyclists Club sponsors this 25 mile, 50 mile or Metric Century (62-mile) amateur charity ride in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. This year's Start/Finish is Riverview Park, 151 Sycamore Drive, Buellton. More info: 562-690-9693 or e-mail: bikeride@roadrunner.com www.bikescor.com/prelude/welcome.htm … [Read more...]

DEAR LEANNE, I ACTUALLY WAS GOING TO CALL AND RAVE ABOUT THIS PROPERTY! IT WAS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT FOR OUR FAMILY, WHICH INCLUDED THREE BABIES. THE LOCATION, THE YARD, THE FURNISHINGS, AND THE LINENS WERE ALL GREAT. PLEASE THANK THE OWNER FOR LETTING US RENT THEIR HOUSE. JOANN … [Read more...]

Leanne, We loved it. In fact, we loved the area so much that we've been plotting ways to move up there ever since and we really enjoyed our base camp from Friesian Farm since it was so perfectly located, yet so peaceful and remote at the same time. The place was great -- we were very comfortable and just absolutely fell in love with the doggies. I really enjoyed your service and the other properties on your site. As soon as I can get a group of friends together, we'll be back to try one of … [Read more...]

July 4th: Don't miss the Independence Day Festival & Fireworks Show at the Santa Ines Mission grounds. Also, the United States Independence Day Parade and BBQ Sponsored by Rotary Club 1 PM, Solvang Park! … [Read more...]

Hi Leanne, We had such a great time, it was wonderful, the house was perfect for us. We hope we left it as clean as we were suppose to? The only thing I regret is not having more time there. We definitely would rent it again ! There is no other way to go to Santa Ynez then to rent a home like that. We all came back very relaxed and happy. Thank you so much. I will recommend to all our friends. All the Best, Raquel … [Read more...]

Hi Leanne – We had a great stay at Villa Santa Rita Hills! The property was gorgeous and the valley area was unbelievable! Wish we could have stayed longer! We will definitely consider staying at VSRH again next time we come that way! Thanks again! Elliot … [Read more...]

Hi Leanne, We all had a really great time this year (like last year). Many thanks to you and your team for making everything run so smoothly and having the house spotless and ready for our stay when we arrived. We did have a small problem with the spa, but Cindy got right on it and it was sorted in a couple of hours. Cindy also allowed us a late 'check-out' on Sunday which was almost like having an extra day to enjoy the place. We're looking forward to our return again next year (and … [Read more...]

Hi Leanne- Thank you we had a great stay and loved the house. I'd like to rent it again for next year at the same time! Thank you! Kim … [Read more...]

Hi Leanne, I just wanted to let you know what a great time we had at the Canyon Villa! It was very peaceful and lovely! Again, thank you so much! We really did have such a great time and are thinking about coming back next year and doing the half marathon again just to stay at that house! We will keep you posted. Massarra … [Read more...]

Roger and I so enjoyed our stay at the Friesian Farm. We were so relaxed and comfortable. The grounds and views were breathtaking and the morning coffee with the warmth of the sun started our days with connection to the land and each other. Thank you for everything and we are sure to see you again. Oh, and Ike and the gang added such laughter and delight to our stay!..."Bye guys"! :) Thank you again. Kathy and Roger … [Read more...]

Hotels follow airlines' lead on fees The New York Times - The airlines have been doing it. Expect the hotels to follow suit. Over the last few years, the airlines have been adding and increasing fees on checked bags, exit row seats and more, much to the benefit of their bottom lines. And for similar reasons, hotels are likely to add more fees and more stringently enforce or even raise existing charges for cutting a stay short, for example, or for storing luggage. A new study by Bjorn Hanson, … [Read more...]

Space is still available for The Ballard Inn & Restaurant & Longoria Winery Winemaker Dinner Saturday, April 17th 6:30PM 5 courses for $125.00 (excluding tax and gratuity) Any guests referred from Santa Ynez Vacation Rentals will receive a 10% discount off the $125.00 price. 805-688-7770 … [Read more...]

By Christopher Reynolds April 2, 2010 | 6:53 p.m. * EmailE-mail * printPrint * Share * increase text size decrease text size Text Size la-et-hotels3-2010apr03 The next time you see a hotel manager striding across the lobby with furrowed brow, look again. He may not be worrying about the guy in 415, the group in the banquet room, or even the recession that has driven room rates to their lowest levels in years. Instead, he might be thinking about the likes of Carlos A. … [Read more...]