Family-friendly holiday rentals in Santa Ynez

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at this lovely home! The setting and landscape design were spectacular. We enjoyed going on hikes and walks from the property and it was convenient to get to and from downtown SB. Communication with and instructions from the home owner were clear and simple to follow.

This was an absolutely beautiful place. The gardens were such a delight to sit and relax in. We used the fire pit, played cornhole, and sat in the hot tub. We walked down to the beach quite a few time and walked out on More Mesa. It was large enough to have all of our family over and we never felt crowded.

We had an amazing time, such a beautiful and spacious home. Thank you for hosting my family and I :)

This is our favorite airbnb we've ever stayed at. The most well-kept, clean, and enjoyable place by far- definitely somewhere we'd like to spend much more time in. Town is close-by and everything is easily accessible. We loved everything about this place. Also lots of cool wildlife around

Great location, easy access to beaches, downtown. Comfy king sized bed. Take advantage of the fresh eggs, they were delicious. The unit is an extension of a family home but has a private entrance and feels separate. Hot tub, garden and sauna are part of a shared space with the host

We had a wonderful stay at Aldo’s place! The space was exactly as advertised—spotlessly clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up. Aldo was an incredibly responsive and kind host, taking the time to show us how the TV worked and making sure we had everything we needed. The location is fantastic—so close to Santa Barbara and the cliff walk, yet still peaceful and private. Having a dedicated parking spot was a huge plus as well. Truly a lovely experience from start to finish. Highly recommended!

Judy is responsive and wonderful to work with. I would definitely stay here again.

This was our second time staying at the Oaks and Avo RV. If you enjoy the outdoors, nature, and a super relaxed place to recharge, this is hard to beat. It's about a 5-minute drive to downtown Carp, but the RV itself is in a quiet, secluded neighborhood, tucked into the foothills. We were traveling with our dog and this retro RV and the lovely private yard around it was just what we needed.

Perfect place for our stay to celebrate my son’s graduation from ucsb. We were mostly in Isla Vista but hosted a Sunday brunch for him and his friends. Sat outside in the comfortable patio and everyone had a fabulous time! My nephew remarked that Dawn’s place reminded him of my Italian grandmother’s house; everything was carefully chosen to reflect the vintage charm of the cottage with European flavor. Loved everything about our stay here!

We had an amazing stay, and the property is fantastic. Everything was super well communicated, including any questions we had. The property was quiet and private, with a lovely deck in the sun. Kitchen had everything you needed, as did the rest of the property including the cool milk bottle display. The rest of the property was spotless and we really enjoyed staying! Bravo to the hosts.

Had a beautiful time. The inside is cute & space well used. The outside is amazing & where we spent most of our time. Our dogs loved roaming around then sunbathing. We had a great time cooking and playing with our daughter outside. Loved being elevated & seeing the ocean every morning.

We loved staying at Camp Cottonwood — from the charming design to the lovely garden, to the very convenient proximity to town (specifically Bells) it was a great place to stay for the long weekend. Look forward to staying here again on a future visit to Los Alamos!

Nice place down a quiet and safe street. Hosts were kind and responsive, and our kids loved the firepit and smores. House was clean and as described. Worked out nicely for our fam for a one night stopover.

We had a wonderful stay, everything was exactly like described and the views from the property were great! She was very accommodating with our dogs needs, would definitely recommend

Matt and Linda’s place is adorable and cozy! We loved the charm and character of the old home. Lompoc is a tiny town, but it’s ideally located in the middle of the Central Coast region. This makes it so easy to get to neat cities like Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Solvang, and Pismo Beach for day trips. Matt and Linda are excellent hosts - kind, communicative, and thoughtful. I’d highly recommend this place!

We were thrilled to find a place so close yo everything we wanted to do! And the real plus was that Kat accepted our pup too! She was great!

Great location with respect to town. Unit was on the ground floor adjacent to parking lot and not exactly as pictured in listing, but spacious and clean. Would stay there again.

Lots of room for extra friends/family. Great stove top/easy cleaning up. Clean pool, working laundry room. Amazing outside view! Checks off as a really great spot to stay for a few days. Outside amenities is okay could be better. But overall, the stay was pleasant.

Small but efficient for us two. Great location in Carpinteria. We usually camp at the state beach but opted not to this year. Had everything we needed. Pool and spa were great. Complex was peaceful and other residents and office staff were very friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking in gated lot and the spots had plenty of room for our truck and there were bike racks inside the parking lot for locking up our bikes that we took. We only used our vehicle once it was too dark for bike riding, otherwise we biked or walked. Husband fished everyday for several hours while I got to sleep in, relax, watch tv, or walk up the street for shopping. Farmers Market on Thursday was great for buying fresh fruits and veggies and flowers.

This is such a special place. My only regret is that we didn’t stay longer! It’s a perfect central location - close to SLO, Paso Robles, Los Olivos, etc. We loved hearing the chickens in the morning, walking through the garden and enjoying the hot tub/pool amenities. If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway, this is the place for you!!

So relaxing to stay here! Nice to be away from phone service and close enough to the hot tub. We were sharing the space with another couple in the glass house, with whom we had very minor and lovely interactions. easy to feel a sense of privacy even when sharing the land. Would love to come back and stay longer!

We enjoyed our week stay at Frank's place. It was very clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was perfect! Easy access to the beach and walkable to many great restaurants. We walked to the nearby Amtrak train station to take a quick 15 minute ride to Santa Barbara. Frank provides beach chairs, umbrella, table, cooler, ect for a relaxing day at the beach. Frank was a great host.

Thanks Diane, for yet another great visit! We enjoyed hanging out with Bear again, that's for sure. Also, the peace and quiet in your neighborhood was just as we hoped. Love the SLO county life, so we'll see you again!

Absolutely beautiful place to stay for 4 nights for my daughter’s graduation from UCSB. The place is extremely clean. It may be quaint, but it really was perfect for what we needed. Modern vibe, lots of storage, great furniture, and loved the staircase! Loved how close we were to the beach and the town of Carpenteria was absolutely adorable and fun with very friendly people working in all the shops and restaurants. Very safe place and neighborhood! I had booked an Airbnb over a year ago in Santa Barbara for my daughter’s graduation. I had paid in full and they cancelled on me 6 months later! So, I booked another Airbnb in SB, paid in full, and they cancelled on me a couple months ago. At that point SB was completely sold out, which is how I ended up in Carpenteria. I was bitter!! But, I truly believe things happen for a reason! Had we not been cancelled on, we never would’ve discovered this Airbnb and the town itself. I will definitely come back & stay in this wonderful place!