We had a wonderful experience at this beautiful property in Los Olivos. The owners were very responsive and easy to work with. The beds were comfortable, the house had everything we needed, and there were many special touches like a cheese plate, restaurant gift card, crackers and wine at the house upon arrival. The bikes were a fun way to get to town, which is a short ways away. The property is beautiful, and we enjoyed sitting on the front patio looking over the grapes.

My husband and I wanted to show my parent’s Santa Ynez Valley while they were visiting from out of town and Sam and Shawnda’s home was the best setting for the weekend. The property is surrounded by a huge gardens that were beautiful to walk through and a horse farm that made you feel even more connected with nature. Beautiful views from the patio were the perfect back drops to our morning coffee and breakfast and afternoon games of rummy. Check in was so easy and they had fresh snacks and wine ready for our arrival. The house is so charming and the perfect place the call home for the weekend. We will back. Hopefully sooner than later! Thank you Sam and Shawnda!

We had a fantastic time in this beautiful place. Amazing view of vineyard and so close to town. Will definitely be returning.

Truly wonderful experience and look forward to another visit!

Everything was perfect! We highly recommend this location for one or two couples.

Absolutely wonderful! My kind of clean, super comfy, very welcoming. We needed to stay in the area for a college graduation. Even though UCSB is about 40 min away it was totally worth the drive. We loved the privacy. The views of the vineyard are beautiful! Very calming and peaceful. Perfect if you’re looking to get away from the city. We had family come over for cake and they couldn’t stop raving about the place. Didn’t want to leave. We all ate at the owner’s cafe. The food was fresh and delicious. Five stars all the way around. We are definitely coming back soon.

This is the third time we have stayed at this property and it gets better every time. The owners have thought of every detail and communicated all information including maps for wine tasting excursions and restaurants. They really went above and beyond. The guest house/cottage was immaculate and had everything you would ever need and is very quiet and secluded though it is close to everything. The views all over the property are stunning, from the balcony, the fountain with beautiful birds, bocce ball, the vineyards and the gorgeous sunflowers on the other side. We will keep coming back here always. Thank you!

Our overall experience was a very good one with very nice and very accommodating hosts. My only complaint is the upstairs shower did not have much water pressure. Our guests who stayed in the downstairs bedroom did not have the same problem with their shower. I would highly recommend this lovely little gem!!

Shawnda and Sam are wonderful hosts. The property had everything we needed.

Very friendly and responsive communication from the property owner. The place is beautiful, it's like being in your own little cottage in Provence. We appreciated the cheese plate and wine that greeted us upon arrival. The place was very clean, very comfortable, and very quiet. We will definitely be back!

Stayed there for a wedding in Los Olivos. Great property. Cannot say enough about the view, Bocce court, cleanliness. Even a bottle of wine for the evening, and fresh coffee in the morning. Thanks so much

When it comes to staying on a Vineyard, it can’t get closer than this little gem! We celebrated our 35th Anniversary, and it was everything we could had imagined from the moment we drive through the gate. We were escorted and welcomed by sweet Penelope (dog), and when we walked in, a bottle of their Bernat Vineyard wine was waiting for us with a most beautiful cheese board! Normally, I like to unpack and settle in, but we didn’t make any further than the shaded patio to start enjoying the beautiful tray and vineyard. It was so epic as we have never felt we were on relax mode so quickly!! The cottage was sweet and cozy and had everything we needed. It was clean and stocked. Let’s not forget our most favorite Cafe’ (The Wine Merchant), that we never miss going to each time we have been in the area for the past 10 years! The bocce ball, picking vegetables from the garden, taking strolls along the ripening vines was so perfect! Thank you Sam and Shawnda for a trip we will always remember!! Cheers!🥂

My wife and I had a great time !Shawnda was amazing and made it feel like home. I highly recommend staying here for the serenity , charm ,and the proximity to Los Olivos. Super fun and relaxing. We definitely will be back:)

The retreat is absolutely perfect. The retreat came with everything we needed and it was close enough to walk into town. The setting felt secluded and was quiet.

We stayed here for a girls trip and had an amazing time! The property was super nice and felt like we had our own personal vineyard. Location was great and was easy to walk/bike into town. Overall loved it and would 100% sty again!

Beautiful property in a private, relaxing area. Everything you will need at the cottage. Perfect for a getaway. We spent a lot of time on the patio drinking wine. There are also lots good restaurants and wineries around the area. Loved it!!

We had a delightful stay! The owners have thought of everything one might need. The property is beautiful in beautiful surroundings. We highly recommend!

Lovely place to relax and catch up with yourself.

We had a perfect weekend visiting Los Olivos and staying at your wonderful vineyard retreat fulfilled all our expectations. Everything was as described and more. We enjoyed relaxing on the patio and watching the vines grow. The bocce ball court was a fun additional activity. You are wonderful hosts and thank you for being so accommodating and responsive to our requests. We will definitely return for another visit. Rolf & Line

Everything...everything is absolutely perfect! Thank You so much for making this available.

We had a wonderful time

2nd time around just as beautiful as the first. We love this place.

We have stayed at this property a number of times. It's a great location, a nice walk into the town of Los Olivos. It's a 2-bedroom house, with the backyard essentially a vineyard. The owners, Sam and Shawnda, always leave a bottle of their great wine along with some cheese, to welcome the visitor. The house is very clean, and has a full refrigerator and stove, which we used to make breakfast and some dinners. They also have a really nice cafe, which also sells wine, The Wine Merchant Cafe. Definitely will return!

There aren’t enough stars to rate this lovely property. Lush vineyards, with their fall colors on full display, stunning trees of orange and gold, and the rolling hills in the distance provide the backdrop. So deeply peaceful, it’s as though we truly exhaled for the first time since the Pandemic began. Inside, a beautifully decorated cottage, with absolutely breathtaking views of the vineyards, and every thoughtful touch a guest could want during his stay. Completing the picture? Sam and Shawnda, our attentive, thoughtful hosts. They were so responsive, as well as kind and knowledgeable., and their restaurant was wonderful. We can’t wait to return! Amy and David and mountains in the distance.

There aren’t enough stars to rate this lovely property. Lush vineyards, with their fall colors on full display, stunning trees of orange and gold, and the rolling hills in the distance provide the backdrop. So deeply peaceful, it’s as though we truly exhaled for the first time since the Pandemic began. Inside, a beautifully decorated cottage, with absolutely breathtaking views of the vineyards, and every thoughtful touch a guest could want during his stay. Completing the picture? Sam and Shawnda, our attentive, thoughtful hosts. They were so responsive, as well as kind and knowledgeable., and their restaurant was wonderful. We can’t wait to return!Amy and Davidand mountains in the distance.

Everything was just right. Beautiful space and views, very clean and great decor. We loved it and would come back in a heartbeat!!

We stayed for a couple of nights as a couple. Absolutely loved everything about the area and the place. The location can't be beat. Sitting on the patio enjoying the view and a glass of Grenache Blanc (Bernat Winery) was just ao perfect. Shawnda and Sam are an amazing couple who have built this beautiful home and planted thw grapes and now have farm (organic) it's a perfect way to live. We loved every moment of our stay. Thank you for the wonderful tour, Sam. Cheers,Kevin and Eegii

We stayed for a couple of nights as a couple. Absolutely loved everything about the area and the place. The location can't be beat. Sitting on the patio enjoying the view and a glass of Grenache Blanc (Bernat Winery) was just ao perfect. Shawnda and Sam are an amazing couple who have built this beautiful home and planted thw grapes and now have farm (organic) it's a perfect way to live. We loved every moment of our stay. Thank you for the wonderful tour, Sam. Cheers, Kevin and Eegii

The property is exactly as described in the listing. A wonderful retreat in a beautiful setting. The attention to details is amazing and makes it a very comfortable stay. We had everything we needed. The property is on a beautiful vineyard. It was so quiet and relaxing. The hosts were very helpful and easy to contact. We will be going back for sure.

The wine retreat was just lovely! Such attention to detail and was very clean. We didn’t want to leave and are already planning when we can come back! We felt like we were in Tuscany...what a view. Thanks Shawnda and Sam! D & R

We had a wonderful time here for a weekend retreat. It was lovely to sit outside and enjoy the afternoon breeze but just as nice to hang in the comfy living room. The proximity to town and wineries was great. Close enough but also private so we felt tucked away. Our hosts were very helpful picking restaurants and wineries. Overall, we loved it and will be back!

Even though rain affected our stay and the ability to use any of the outdoor facilities, we really enjoyed our time in Sam and Shawnda’s property—well equipped and very clean! Because of the COVID-19 scare, they even took the extra time to wipe every high-touch surface with bleach—something we really appreciated! Would love to visit again when the weather is better!