Delightful Dutch Farmhouse with Guest House
House in Santa Ynez, CA
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
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.
***Pool is not heated, inquire with host about heating the pool***
***Prior to the recent Santa Barbara County ordinance restricting short term rentals (30 days or less), this home has always been rented as a 5 bedroom property, with sleeper sofa in common area, accommodating up to 12 adults. Current code only allows 6 adults ( in 3 bedrooms)—additional children are allowed, up to maximum of 10. We abide by this ordinance. Rentals of 30 days or more allow up to 10 adults. We want to accurately disclose that this home is larger than a 3 bedroom home, for those seeking 31 days or more rentals.
***POOL IS NOT HEATED, INQUIRE WITH HOST ABOUT HEATING THE POOL***
***Pool is not heated, inquire with host about heating the pool***
***Prior to the recent Santa Barbara County ordinance restricting short term rentals (30 days or less), this home has always been rented as a 5 bedroom property, with sleeper sofa in common area, accommodating up to 12 adults. Current code only allows 6 adults ( in 3 bedrooms)—additional children are allowed, up to maximum of 10. We abide by this ordinance. Rentals of 30 days or more allow up to 10 adults. We want to accurately disclose that this home is larger than a 3 bedroom home, for those seeking 31 days or more rentals.
***POOL IS NOT HEATED, INQUIRE WITH HOST ABOUT HEATING THE POOL***
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Santa Ynez, CA
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Reviews
5.0
We needed a place to stay that could accommodate 10 women 60+
This place worked out perfect. It was well stocked with dishes, glasses and towels and other items. The pool area was lovely and we never left!
We would rent this place again in the future.
5.0
Really enjoyed the property. Well stocked with dishes, cookware, and they have a Weber gas grill! The pool was great, and plenty of beach towels. The guest house, and bedrooms allowed for enough space and the house was sparkly clean. Would book here again if we have a large number of people.
5.0
A beautiful and beyond comfortable farmhouse with a lovely guest house. Everything you need is there and easy to find and use. Great for young kids. The pool has a great cover that is easy to use and water very warm from the sun. Wish we could have stayed a month!
5.0
My group of friends and I had an amazing time. The house and property exceeded my expectations from the photos. It was so charming and impeccably clean. Pam went above and beyond to accommodate us and that was incredibly appreciated. I would recommend this listing to any group. The pool and spa were lovely. The cows were a highlight! And it was incredible location. Couldn’t recommend it more
5.0
Beautiful, spacious, comfortable, well stocked farmhouse was the perfect location to spend time catching up with old friends
5.0
Just a great property to stay at in the perfect location for the SY Valley. Not the first time we have been there and it won’t be the last.
5.0
A most charming place filled with all kinds of fun things to look at! The amenities were very nice and plenty of outdoor dining space when the weather is pleasant. Very well maintained inside and out. The Highland cows were a big hit as well as the two cats that loved having attention. I would highly recommend this place for families and friends alike.
5.0
We loved staying at the farmhouse! We celebrated family birthdays, and the property was amazing! We felt relaxed as soon as we arrived. It was close to a wonderful winery, several small towns, and Solvang. Everything went smoothly for check-in and check-out.
4.0
Beautiful setting. Plenty of room for the kids to play and roam
5.0
This was the second time we stayed at the property. The first time was 10 years ago. The only reason we did not go back was the family grew and when it was just the main house it was no longer large enough. When I saw they added the guest house it was now the right size for the family so we were excited to return for Thanksgiving! The yard is large for family activities and the jacuzzi was the perfect temperature for evening relaxation.
If I could give the property manager, Pam, 10 stars I would!! Great communication, quick responses just an al around great experience with Pam!
Looking forward to our next stay at this wonderful property!!
5.0
Great vintage property with tons of charm. Even the cows were friendly. The cat kept trying to sneak inside but we managed it well. Nice cat too! BTW, we fed him!
5.0
This home was cozy and had such personality. The guest house was beautiful and the property and barn looked so peaceful and charming. Would stay again for sure. 😊
5.0
We had 10 people staying and another 10 visited and there was plenty of room for everyone. Very charming property and cottages. Everyone loved it.
5.0
We absolutely enjoyed our stay. Was large enough to fit all our family members but feel like we had our space. The Backyard is to die for an absolutely was the highlight of our stay. Pam was extremely helpful, polite and accommodating. Will be staying there again if we are ever in the area.
5.0
We were celebrating my husband's 80th birthday and could not have been more pleased with the property, the amenities and the responsiveness of the Property manager.
5.0
This is the second time we've stayed at this property. We absolutely love it, not just for the surrounding area or the property features, but because it always feels like home away from home even though we are on a work retreat. Pam is awesome as usual! Can't wait to come back!
5.0
We loved this farmhouse. Host has very specific expectations but they are well communicated so they are easy to follow. We loved the yard, the cozy and comfy interiors, and the beautiful kitchen.
5.0
We rented the house for Christmas weekend. We experienced dinner in Solvang on Friday, wine tasting on Saturday and a lovely Christmas day at home on Sunday. This was a perfect place to enjoy the wonderful variety it offers.
5.0
This is our 2nd time staying here. We love this house! It’s location is perfect and the house is so thoughtfully designed. Very comfortable stay as well :)
5.0
We have shared an annual family gathering at Goodgame for many, many years and it feels more like "home" every year. The home is absolutely lovely with unique charm and more upgrades every year. The yard is inviting by day, and by night. The amenities are top-grade in every way. And Pat, the property manager, is extremely accommodating. There are numerous reasons we rent Goodgame Ranch year after year!
5.0
Really enjoyed our stay here, especially spending time with the yaks each morning. One of a kind!
5.0
There were 8 of us who had a great weekend relaxing, wine tasting and having a great time!! The house was perfect and such a beautiful setting!
5.0
Very enjoyable, comfortable, quaint and relaxing.
Pam was very helpful. We all want to go back.
5.0
Wonderful property
This is a beautiful ranch property, very spacious and peaceful. No issues at all, my family had a great weekend here.
5.0
Truly Amazing!
This house is just perfect! What a beautiful Santa Ynez escape that made you feel right at home. We all loved our stay there so very much, the house and property are so well decorated and maintained. 5 Stars all around!
5.0
The perfect getaway!
Our group LOVED this adorable farmhouse! We had 11 women staying for a long weekend. There was plenty of room between the guest house and the main house. The outdoor space with the patio and pool was perfect for our group. We had plans scheduled throughout the weekend in Santa Barbara and the wine country, but we kept wishing we had scheduled more time to just hang out at the house. Many in the group loved feeding the cows :) Pam was a great host who was very responsive and easy to communicate with. I would stay here again in a heart beat!
5.0
Great location, great home away from home!
This property has it all - comfortable and large rooms for larger groups, a separate house for more friends and families to stay, and a large heated hot tub to entertain and stargaze. This home was perfect for our friends to come together and enjoy some laughs, enjoy a beautiful location!
5.0
Annual Family Thanksgiving
We have rented this property for many years to accommodate our annual family thanksgiving celebration. The property is pristine and the home is more lovely every year. The owners have thought of everything to make you feel right at home. And the property manager is a dream to work with! I cannot more highly recommend a memorable get-away to Goodgame Ranch.
4.0
Great spot
The rental process was great. Pam was very helpful. The house was comfortable and the perfect size for our group. My only negative is that bathrooms needed repairs/updating/ cleaning. Especially the showers/tubs. So much so that on the last day most of us chose to wait til We got back home to shower. Great location. Kids loved feeding the cows. Pool was lovely but costly to heat.
5.0
The Goodgame Ranch Definitely deals a Good Game!
My family thoroughly enjoyed and loved our time at the Goodgame Ranch! Online posted pictures are true to life, the house is amazing and has an abundance of history, character and eclectic design. Pam is excellent at timely communication and is very welcoming. The kitchen is absolutely AMAZING, fully equipped with everything needed to entertain, easily accommodated a gathering of 20 people with plenty of room to mingle! It's beautiful picturesque outdoors and landscape provides peace and tranquility...the perfect setting to unplug from city life. Lastly, when in town, the El Rancho Market is a MUST. You'll find everything you need at reasonable prices, and a five-star Deli!
5.0
Amazing country home!
We had a group of 9 friends out for the long weekend. I highly recommend staying at the GoodGame ranch - very unique property that really made our trip! Pam was fantastic to work with and was extremely helpful. The pool and spa area was our favorite - fantastic location to everything SY has to offer.
5.0
Perfect week
Great family time. Lots of open space and great pool & spa
5.0
Family Reunion
The layout of the house was perfect for our family reunion. One family with four young children (1 1/2 to 8) stayed in the cottage, the other 4 adults stayed in the main house. A large green grassy area in the back of the house was perfect for the kids and adults to play soccer, volleyball, frisbee and just run around. The pool was a perfect temperature and clean, The kids enjoyed going over to see the cows. We were very close to Solvang, Ballard, and Los Olivos. Several adults enjoyed long bike rides especially along Foxen Canyon Rd Great memories were made by all.
5.0
Wonderful family stay
Great visit, our kids loved having the outdoor space and the property is very well maintained and clean, the house worked well for our family and the location great and central to the several towns nearby. Very responsive management.
2.5
This unique property was the perfect choice for a group of 8 adults celebrating a birthday. There was ample space, a well furnished kitchen and the grounds were beyond expectations. I also enjoyed the communication with the hosts who were rapidly responsive and accommodating. We will be back!
5.0
Great birthday weekend!
This unique property was the perfect choice for a group of 8 adults celebrating a birthday. There was ample space, a well furnished kitchen and the grounds were beyond expectations.
I also enjoyed the communication with the hosts who were rapidly responsive and accommodating. We will be back!
5.0
Annual Family Thanksgiving. Amazing, as always.
We have rented this property for a number of years for our annual family Thanksgiving weekend. It is our favorite time of year, and favorite place to spend it. The property and the home are beautifully maintained and filled with care and love - and is refurbished and spruced up regularly. We won't hesitate to book it again.
5.0
Santa Ynez at Its Best
We had a terrific stay at this property! Pictures completely accurate, responsive hosts, short drive to Santa Ynez. Overall a great experience.
4.0
Relaxing Cattle Ranch
The property is a beautiful change from our suburban lives. The main house is beautifully decorated with lots of antiques and paintings to admire. The kitchen has a commercial stove that a chef dreams of. The house is fully equipped with the necessary items needed including aromatherapy shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hand soap. This was a pleasant surprise. The barn was an amazing backdrop for pictures. And observing and feeding the cattle was such a joy.
There were only 3 issues we encountered with the property:
There were a few spiders and webs throughout the house. Daddy long legs which are harmless, but still a little but of a nuisance. The webs and spiders were also on the patio furniture and patio cover, which could have been cleaner. We had to take some time to clean it ourselves to relax.
The pull out couch sheets were either dirty or stained. This prompted me to check all the Linens and sheets on the other beds. They were all very clean, so there were no other issues regarding cleanliness.
Lastly, both The main house kitchen and the guesthouse kitchenette had ants after our first night. They stayed with us for the duration of our trip.
Overall we had a very relaxing and memorable stay at Goodgame Ranch. Pam was very communicative and responded promptly any time we needed her. If the ant problem is corrected, I would love to stay here again.
2.0
The property is a beautiful change from our suburban lives. The main house is beautifully decorated with lots of antiques and paintings to admire. The kitchen has a commercial stove that a chef dreams of. The house is fully equipped with the necessary items needed including aromatherapy shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hand soap. This was a pleasant surprise. The barn was an amazing backdrop for pictures. And observing and feeding the cattle was such a joy. There were only 3 issues we encountered with the property:There were a few spiders and webs throughout the house. Daddy long legs which are harmless, but still a little but of a nuisance. The webs and spiders were also on the patio furniture and patio cover, which could have been cleaner. We had to take some time to clean it ourselves to relax. The pull out couch sheets were either dirty or stained. This prompted me to check all the Linens and sheets on the other beds. They were all very clean, so there were no other issues regarding cleanliness.Lastly, both The main house kitchen and the guesthouse kitchenette had ants after our first night. They stayed with us for the duration of our trip.Overall we had a very relaxing and memorable stay at Goodgame Ranch. Pam was very communicative and responded promptly any time we needed her. If the ant problem is corrected, I would love to stay here again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Ynez?
The average price for a rental in Santa Ynez is $588 per night. This rental is $1,267 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Delightful Dutch Farmhouse with Guest House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Delightful Dutch Farmhouse with Guest House. Enjoy the water!
Is Delightful Dutch Farmhouse with Guest House pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Delightful Dutch Farmhouse with Guest House?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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