"A historic, century-old lodging in the Santa Ynez Valley that has been renovated into a collection of cottages, suites, and studios blending the property's 100-plus-year heritage with modern comforts; it has earned high accolades in travel awards and is positioned as a top hotel in California." - Cu Fleshman Cu Fleshman Cu is a freelance writer and editor with more than five years of experience. She has written for a variety of publications, including Afar, Matador Network, and Editoire. No matter where she is in the world, you can find her hunting for local eats and hiking trails. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A luxurious stop in the valley with a large concentration of tasting rooms and the new Inn at Mattei's Tavern."
"A meticulously designed transformation of a 19th‑century stagecoach stop in Los Olivos that brings luxury to Santa Ynez Valley wine country with 67 guest rooms and four historic cottages whose architecture and interiors are attuned to the pastoral setting. Culinary offerings emphasize local, seasonal produce, decor nods to regional history (antique horseshoes), and the resort is family friendly—offering a niños/pequeños menu and child-focused experiences like visits to a llama farm." - Jennifer Flowers
"Set in a circa-1800s building in historic Los Olivos, this luxurious lodge blends contemporary farmhouse design with rustic ranch elements to create a modern agrarian vibe. It serves as an idyllic base for sampling more than 50 nearby tasting rooms in the Santa Ynez Valley and as a launching point for further exploration of San Luis Obispo to the north or Montecito and the historic 500‑acre estate to the south." - AFAR
"A new lodge in a setting that dates to the 1800s, located in the rural region of family farms and boutique wineries."