Santa Ynez—the Valley of which, Ronald Reagan famously said, “If this isn’t Heaven, it’s definitely in the same zip code!”
Starfall cottage is perfect for those who appreciate serenity, charm, and privacy in a luxury destination. Our cottage is a detached 3 Bedroom, 1-1/2 bath two story guest house, with a long, private driveway, and a covered outdoor room that guests just love. Our charmingly modern, remodeled country cottage in the heart of Santa Ynez is located on a small horse ranch--just minutes from the great shops and restaurants of Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, and Solvang. Easy walk or bike ride through the nearby quiet neighborhood, to historic Santa Ynez for the best restaurants and shopping in the Valley! Family friendly cottage sleeps 6 adults in comfy beds--all with memory foam mattresses. Limited to 6 adults + possibly a small kid or two. There's a charming kid's sleeping tent just waiting for good naps. All 3 Bedrooms will be accessible, and you will have the entire cottage to yourselves, whether a group of two or 6.
Being just a short mile or so from town, you'll love exploring Santa Ynez--an authentic western town—where you can see cowboys moseying down the street on their horses, or tying up at the very fun Maverick bar. You’ll enjoy browsing the beautiful and very unique shops along Sagunto—including custom jewelry, trendy clothing, and even a custom western hat maker. You’ll surely find many things to remind you of our magical Valley to take home with you--and should definitely plan time for exploring the shops of Santa Ynez!
Our rural neighborhood is also popular with horse riders, dog walkers, and joggers--and sometimes a tractor heading to a nearby field.
Sorry, we don't allow pets, so we can accommodate guests with pet allergies.
Right behind our cottage is our boutique vineyard, and behind that is one of our horse pastures where horses Beau and Dulce live. Horse therapy is the best therapy! Our talented wine maker is award winning, and we just love to share a few bottles of our Viognier and Syrah with our guests!
Located inside the 246/154 triangle, where the land is flat, and winds are gentle--we are an easy walk or bike ride through the nearby rural neighborhood, where all can enjoy our beautiful weather! Family friendly cottage sleeps 6 adults in comfy beds--all with memory foam mattresses. Limited to 6 adults + a small kiddo or two in the cozy and charming, kid's bed tent. Whether one couple, or 6 adults--all 3 Bedrooms will be accessible, and you will have the entire cottage to yourselves.
If you enjoy wine tasting at some of the most gorgeous vineyards in the country, horseback riding, bicycle tours, great hiking, farm to table 5 star restaurants, fun at Cachuma Lake, the Chumash Casino with concerts, spa, and restaurants, the famous Maverick bar, local festivals, and more—you won’t have to go far to do it all. And Santa Barbara Harbor is a beautiful 30-40 minute drive for your ocean adventures.
Our rates are set by a dynamic pricing service, which is determined by local supply and demand. Please inquire online with your specific dates to get the correct quote for your booking. Different dates will likely show different rates. Please note that booking is only confirmed after payment and signed rental agreement have been completed. You'll sign the rental agreement online via a link automatically sent to you during booking. This will confirm your booking reservation, and is what reserves your dates.
Whether you're a single couple, a group of 6 friends, or a family group--we hope you'll make great memories, and love your time at Starfall Ranch, and want to come again--as many have.
The cottage has three bedrooms and a half bath upstairs--plus a full bath with shower, on the main level with a fully stocked kitchen, and open, bright living space--opening via French doors, to a charming, private covered patio outdoor room--overlooking the vineyard. There's a gas fire pit with sparkling fire glass, to enjoy great conversation on our cool nights--as well as two mesmerizing, dancing fire heaters. There is an outdoor TV, and blue tooth speaker, along with a small electric grill, a hammock, and lots of comfy furniture. Because it’s always chilly at night—no matter the time of year—you’ll find tons of cozy blankets and throws throughout the cottage and the patio.
Inside, at top of stairs, the large King Bedroom is to the right, and to the left is the larger Bedroom Two, with dormer windows, and two separate beds--a full size bed plus a twin bed--as well as the charming kid's sleeping tent--all with comfy memory foam mattresses. Rooms are separated for privacy, and adjoin through a private doorway--with a door. The Queen Bedroom is the third bedroom upstairs, and feels like you're in a private tree house, overlooking the beautiful pepper trees. This room has its own AC unit in the room, along with its own fireplace/heater. The cottage has a new central heat and air unit, lots of fans, and windows that open to enjoy the cool night air. All beds have quality linens with lightweight blankets and quilts that are all laundered between guests--as well as memory foam mattresses that promise wonderful sleeping. Baskets of cozy throws are located throughout.
We're an easy, traffic free mile and a half from the great restaurants of Santa Ynez--SY Kitchen, Red Barn, Grappalo's, Dos Carlitos, Lucky Hen Larder, the very fun Billiards Cafe, 5 star wine tasting rooms, unique shopping, the famous Maverick bar, etc. It's just another 5 minutes or so to the cute town of Los Olivos with 40+ tasting rooms and galleries. Also about 5 minutes away is Solvang with its large variety of wonderful restaurants and shops.
Starfall Ranch has easy access to great local vineyards, with their own tasting rooms, hiking, horse riding, Cachuma Lake, world class shopping, etc., yet is just 30-40 minutes from the famous beaches of Santa Barbara--where you can enjoy stand up paddle boards, ocean kayaks, deep sea fishing, whale watching--or a sunset cruises on a Catamaran!
With a serene, fenced, private covered patio room overlooking the vineyard, with a mountain view in the distance, fully stocked kitchen, and central air--Starfall Cottage is the perfect home base for all your wine country adventures! Ample private parking right outside the cottage door is included. You'll enter via your long, private driveway which takes you right to the Cottage door. The ranch has Ring driveway floodlight cams for your peace of mind at night. Past guests always remark on the peace and serenity of our little slice of Heaven--and we hope you'll enjoy Starfall Ranch as much as we do! The night sky is full of stars, and you'll enjoy the sounds of the country as you star gaze and sample the wines you discovered on this trip. FYI, our ranch has a brand new whole house generator that also covers the Cottage, so no worries, should PGE cut power when needed.
We think Starfall Cottage is located in the perfect location--with your own private driveway and parking area--on a private street, hidden behind a rural neighborhood, popular with walkers and horse riders, who love our quiet, flat streets and our beautiful weather.
We have the fastest WiFi available, along with a mesh router system, so you'll have no trouble staying connected if you choose. TV service is Smart TVs for you to bring your passwords and enjoy any streaming apps you like. There are 4 flat screen TVs.
Down the main house driveway past the stone entrance, the Owners’ house is surrounded by 3 other pastures where the super friendly horses, Alex, Boss, and Cash live. While we don’t offer our herd to ride—we can refer you to some great trail riding outfits just down the road. And you’re always welcome to visit all of our horses--but please don't feed them, no matter how charmingly they ask! Horse therapy is truly the best therapy!
Because we cater to quality guests, we never micromanage our guests--yet we are nearby, should you need anything at all. If you’re into cars, John is always happy to show and talk race cars—or Porsches!
For the genuine feel of a small, local, western town with every amenity—yet feels like you’ve stepped back in time—you’ll love Santa Ynez! Even though our little town is not touristy, reservations are always recommended—because everyone in the Valley wants to eat here—local celebs, and visitors alike!
Please let us know if you're coming to the Valley for a special occasion. We love to share recommendations for our local favorites! Our Welcome Book also has great recommendations. We're sorry, but we don't allow pets in the Cottage in order to respect guests who have allergies.
This is a non-smoking property, and we respect the Valley quiet hours from 9 pm to 9 am. Please remember, until confirmed, rates are subject to change, and dates remain open for other bookings.
NOTE: We employ professional housekeepers who deep clean and sanitize between guests. We also keep a minimum of 24-48 hours between our guests to allow for sanitizing, and to open windows to allow fresh air breezes. During booking you'll have the opportunity to purchase CFAR travel insurance (Cancel for any reason). We do recommend the trip insurance, as we enforce our cancellation policy. Cancellation more than 30 days out will be a full refund. We are generally not able to move bookings in lieu of cancellation. CFAR insurance is a great peace of mind.
We welcome you to plan a visit to Starfall Ranch Cottage--in the most charming little western town imaginable--and you may find you'll never want to leave! We think you may agree with the Reagans' love of the Valley--and it's our hope that you'll enjoy our slice of Heaven as much as we do! Contact Bonnie if you have any questions at all, or feel free to instant book your dates.