The Bella Toscana Hilltop Estate is a premier 27 acre property in one of the most picturesque and desirable areas of the Santa Ynez Valley. Private and secluded, yet only 5 minutes from town, this estate offers a lifestyle of unsurpassed beauty and serenity along with 360 degree views of the entire valley and Santa Ynez Mountains. Located adjacent to large ranches and famous vineyards, the expansive vistas, and hilltop Jacuzzi under the stars, make this a luxury destination you’ll never want to leave.

Reminiscent of the Italian countryside, this estate features a main residence designed by internationally renowned architect Kristo Stamatovski of Studio K Architects, recently featured in Luxe Magazine. This 5 bedroom, 7 bath custom home of over 7,500 feet under roof is an architectural masterpiece, providing ‘Old World’ Tuscan ambiance with unmatched luxury, making this stunning property an ideal family, corporate or wedding party retreat.

Gather together in the large gourmet kitchen with vineyard views, breakfast in the morning sun overlooking the fountain terrace, or retreat to the spacious king master suite with lavishly appointed His & Her bathrooms and mountain view Jacuzzi tub. Enjoy a scenic six minute walk or three minute bike ride out of the estate’s back entrance to the Lincourt Winery and savor some excellent local wines before returning home to your hilltop retreat. Hike throughout the 27 acre property, and beyond, with binoculars to spot the red-tailed hawk overhead and the deer and jack rabbits amongst the oak trees below.

Spacious bedrooms feature beautiful 11’ ceilings with crown moulding and cast ceiling medallions. Carpeted throughout with intercom system, walk-in closets, and baths with travertine floors, marble vanities, and custom stone showers, views to the gardens and valley below.

The large upper level Guest Suite with a Queen Bed and Queen Sleeper Sofa boasts double French doors leading to a private terrace with breathtaking views to the vineyards and mountains beyond. Overlooking the pool and Jacuzzi, this inviting living space features a private en suite bath and separate heating and air conditioning system.

In addition to the main residence, this property offers a beautiful 2-bedroom guest apartment above the barn. The 1,100 sq ft apartment enjoys glorious views of the estate and mountains beyond from a pair of viewing balconies on the south and north side of the residence. Fully self-contained, it is carpeted throughout with two bedrooms, one bath, full kitchen and a spacious office area complete with custom cabinetry. Well appointed and air conditioned, this apartment serves perfectly for guests or accompanying staff.

Maximum Occupancy
Main Residence: 8
4 Bedrooms + Private Office with Bathroom and Private Patios
(1 King, 3 Queens)
6.5 Bathrooms
Guest/Staff Residence: 4
2 Bedrooms (2 Queen)
1 Bath
Smoking is not allowed
Pets are not allowed

Amenities:

Lutron computer controlled lighting system · Wireless internet throughout · Whole-house audio · Intercom system · Flat Screen TV’s/Direct TV · 3 Separate heating & air conditioning systems · Separate Washer/Dryer/Dishwashers at each residence · Extensive professionally designed gardens and landscaping · Sport pool and spa with waterfall and full bath leading out to the Pool Patio with separate dressing area · BBQ (propane) · Patio Furniture & Outdoor Dining · Ping Pong/Foosball/Bicycles · Library · Extensive outdoor living spaces · Gated entrance with wonderful walking and biking routes · 5 minutes to Solvang & Wineries · Complete privacy  & luxurious appointments ·

The property is only available June 15 to July 20, 2012.

Group Size

Main house limited to 8 guests
Guest apartment limited to 4 guests.
Absolute Maximum of 12.

Nightly Rates
Main House – $1750 per night
Main House & Guest Apartment – $2150 per night

Weekly Rates
Main House – $10,500 per week
Main House & Guest Apartment – $12,250 per week

Monthly Rates
Main House & Guest Apartment – $26,500

• Instead of being in a hotel room in a commercial district with views of concrete structures and other hotel rooms, when you stay at one of these desirable rental properties the surrounding views are scenic and memorable, often of lush greenery and rolling hills.
• Most people enjoy having a sense of homeyness in their lives no matter were they are – especially where they sleep. Staying at a luxury vacation rental property can make you feel much more comfortable and at ease than staying in a cramped hotel room. It feels like home – but better.
• At a hotel, you can expect to be neighbors with countless people on either side of the room, across the hall and on floors above and below your room. Staying in a private residence you can experience a sense of privacy and freedom than you could staying at the usual hotel setup.
• Being able to utilize fully-equipped kitchens not only allows vacationers to cook and eat what they truly want to eat. In the Santa Ynez Valley, you can take advantage of the several farmer’s markets where local produce and products are sold. Having access to real living and dining rooms provides the opportunity to relax and share meals in a home-like setting.
• When staying at a private vacation rental property in the Santa Ynez Valley you can enjoy eating breakfast while watching the sunrise from a lovely decorated patio at most properties. At night, you can relax with a late-evening supper under the stars. Many of the vacation rental properties give you a direct connection to the great outdoors of California wine country.
• These exceptional homes in California wine country also feature a wide range of other amenities such as swimming pools, recreational and exercise equipment, hot tubs and much more. As opposed to staying in a hotel where you have to share the facilities with many other people, when you stay at one of these luxurious rental properties you can access these amenities only within your own group during your stay.
• Families with children can rest assured that many of the wonderful vacation rental properties in the Santa Ynez Valley are kid-friendly vacation rentals. These spacious properties allow children to feel more like they are at home than they would at a hotel, and give them plenty of space to roam and stretch their legs rather than being cooped up indoors.
• When you choose to stay at one of the many vacation rental properties in the Santa Ynez Valley, you don’t have to worry about finding accommodations for your dogs or pets while you are away if you want to bring them along for the trip. Many of these accommodations are pet-friendly vacation rentals and offer plenty of room for your pups to relax in comfort.
• Hotel rooms can accommodate two people, rarely more. But at vacation rental properties, you can find a quiet and peaceful environment at private rental properties for large groups. So whether you’re traveling as a couple, or if you want to accommodate large families and or groups of people, you can find a rental property that meets your needs. For traveling sports teams, business retreats, family reunions or girls getaways, private rental properties provide lots of room and comfort that hotel rooms just can’t offer.

Santa Barbara Vintners Association Weekend 2012

Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Festival Weekend If you’ve never attended the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Festival Weekend, you’re missing out on a lot of fun. This is an annual event that takes place in Santa Barbara County which is located south of California.

During this event many wine lovers from other states and California come to taste wine from the best vintners. It’s also an opportunity for more than 100 wineries and vintners to sell their wines to other people. Besides drinking wine, people who visit can enjoy good entertainment and eat delicious food. Some of the foods available to eat during this weekend event will come from catering companies and local restaurants such a as Babé Farms, Santa Ynez Valley Olive Oil Company, Il Fustino and many more.

At the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Festival Weekend there are also live bands that will perform romantic, smooth, jazz and rock music. Also the wineries will present their own gourmet dinners and barrel tastings to visitors. This year the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Festival Weekend event will be on April 21, 2012 from 1 pm to 4 pm m at The Carranza which is in the gorgeous Santa Ynez Valley located in Los Olivos, California. To get the most of this weekend festival you should plan to attend all four days from April 20th to April 23rd, 2012, because each day will be unique in entertainment, food and wine tasting.

Purchase tickets online at http://arestravel.com/4867_attraction-tickets_a1024.html. If you are still looking for a place to stay, don’t hesitate to contact us at Santa Ynez Vacation Rentals! And after the festival weekend, if you’re planning on extending your vacation, you can visit other wine tasting sites and wine events in Santa Barbara County besides Santa Ynez Valley. You can get a listing of different communities in Santa Barbara that offer visitors festivals, wine tasting, picnic lunches, winery dinners, wine tours and entertainment at our Santa Ynez Valley Events Calendar.

This year you can get a “Weekend Passport” for $75 per person, and it includes a logo wine glass and souvenir tote bag along with the Taste of Solvang experience. There are a number of events to enjoy at this year’s Taste of Solvang Food and Wine Festival. Keep your eye out for the Farmer’s Market, Chef Walk & Talk, Farmers Market Winemaker Dinner, wine tours and stagecoach tours, Dessert Reception, Walking Smorgasbord, Walking Wine & Beer Tasting Room Tour, and so much more.

If you’re planning on visiting the area for the Taste of Solvang festival this year, check out our Solvang vacation rentals for a beautiful place to stay, or rental properties in the other cities in the valley are only a short drive away!

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A newly restored Dutch farmhouse, located on 5 gorgeous acres in Santa Ynez. You will soon see that Goodgame Ranch  is a property right out of the movies! Close to town, this home features lush park-like grounds with a pool, spa, and a beautiful rustic barn and corral. This comfortably charming home is excellent for entertaining, inside and out, with unlimited attention to detail and plenty of amenities. There are three private rooms upstairs, two rooms with king beds and one room with two twin beds. The master bedroom features a flat screen television and full bath with shower and tub. Downstairs, guests can sleep on a sleeper sofa bed with full bath en suite. This is not a private room but the perfect arrangement for extra guests.

Maximum Occupancy: 6-8
3 Bedrooms (2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds, Sleeper Sofa)
3.5 Bathrooms
Smoking is not allowed
Dogs are allowed.(additional fee applies)

Amenities: Air Cond./ Heater · BBQ · Cable ·
Coffee Maker · Custom Kitchen · Dishwasher · DVD · Fireplace ·
Hot Tub · Patio Furniture · Patio · Pool/Spa · Stereo ·
Microwave · Televisions · Toaster · All linens supplied · All towels supplied
Infant & Toddler Supplies (available upon request)
·High chair w/tray · Port-a-crib · Sheets/blankets for port-a-crib · Removable safety locks for cabinets.

Nightly Rate:  2- 6 people $600.00  7-8 people $800.00.
(3 Night Minimum During Memorial Day Weekend)
Weekly Rates: $2,500 per week
Security Deposit: $1,000.00-$2,000.00 (Fully Refundable)
Cleaning Fee: $150.00

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Care about the environment and considering a visit to beautiful Solvang, California? Check out these Solvang vacation rentals.

Rancho Maroma Vacation Rental Property in Los Olivos, CA from Santa Ynez Vacation Rentals on Vimeo.

With contemporary Mediterranean design, Rancho Maroma is an architectural masterpiece built by noted vineyard architect, Robert Mehl. Situated on a hill top overlooking the entire Santa Ynez valley, the serene 270 degree views simply take your breath away. Relax in the beautiful courtyard next to the fireplace or sunbathe by the pool and hot tub; either way you will surely enjoy every minute spent at this completely private estate. For the adventurer in you; take a walk down the country road while the property’s twenty acres surround you. Once you return, shower off outside in the master bedroom’s outdoor privacy shower if you wish.

Only six minutes to Los Olivos and surrounded by renowned vineyards such as Roblar, Bridlewood, and Brander, there is no excuse not to get out and sightsee! Cozy and inviting yet clean and modern, this five bedroom, three and a half bath home was built to make nature and artwork be seen through every window and door as you relax…and take it all in.

Maximum Occupancy: 10
Bedrooms: 5
2 King Beds
2 Queen Beds
2 Adults Size Twin Bed
Bathrooms: 3.5

Amenities: · Patio · Deck · Patio Furniture · BBQ ·Fireplace · Hot Tub · Outdoor shower off of the master bedroom · Pool · Jacuzzi Bathtub · Television · High Speed Internet · Satellite · Stereo · Microwave · Coffee Maker · Toaster · Dishwasher · Air Conditioner/Heater · Washer/Dryer · Walking/Hiking Trails · All linens supplied · All towels supplied
Infant & Toddler Supplies (available upon request)
·High chair w/tray · Port-a-crib · Sheets/blankets for port-a-crib · Removable safety locks for cabinets.

Nightly Rate: $1,095.00 (2 Night Minimum Required)
(3 Night Minimum During Memorial Day Weekend)
Weekday Rates:$775.00 per night for weekday bookings (Mon.-Wed. only, does not apply during holidays).
Security Deposit: $1,000.00-$2,000.00 (Fully Refundable)
Cleaning Fee: $200.00

Weekly Rates: Inquire Here