My family and I came to stay for a weekend getaway along with the grandparents. We hit a bit of a snag at check-in with the smart lock running out of battery. The owners were very responsive and quickly resolved the matter by sending over a locksmith. In the interim, we enjoyed our lunch in the back patio and took in the beautiful views from the deck. Once we entered, we were greeted with a nice bottle of wine for us to enjoy. Later in the evening, they were very sweet to send us more bottles of wine along with chocolate for the inconvenience.
We enjoyed most of our time in the backyard. We made all our lunch/dinners there and greatly enjoyed sipping our vino as the sun set out on the deck. Our girls enjoyed playing board games outside, roasting marshmallows on the fire pit, the small swing by the side of the house and the whole family enjoyed several rounds of the bean bag toss game.
Although the grounds is quite large, it mainly consists of fruit and olive trees. It makes for a lovely walk through them but a bit slippery without the right shoes since it's a bit steep.
We did enjoy watching the hot air balloons in the morning from the deck.
Although we did not enjoy the wineries during this trip, the property is located just around the corner from South Coast Winery. The inside of the home is decorated lovely and makes you feel cozy and right at home.
All in all, it is an absolutely charming and lovely property and highly recommend it for a family getaway.