Curious about what makes Solvang the most unique destination in California? Live like a local and find out for yourself at our freshly renovated Great Dane Guest house. Comfortably blending modern convenience with kitschy charm, our cottage is perfectly situated to enjoy Solvang's favorite pastimes. Belly up to a wine bar or binge on pastries and Netflix. Pet-friendly & private with kitchen & bath, garden patio & fast wifi, the cottage provides the best space to cozy up for a romantic getaway!
The Cottage at Great Dane Guest House is as charming as it sounds! Freshly remodeled, this studio offers clean, modern living, with a touch of vintage charm. The bedroom features a queen Tempurpedic bed, 300 thread count linens and down bedding. The living area provides plenty of space for you to spread out and play games, watch a movie or comfortably read a book, and features a sofa that doubles as a small twin-sized bed, appropriate for a child or adult less than 5'5" tall. The quaint bathroom will remind you of Europe and features a small walk-in shower with a tall shower head (adjustable up to over 8 feet). The Cottage also has a fun kitchen with gas stovetop, fridge and microwave, and is equipped with everything you need to cook dinner or prepare your morning cup of coffee (there is no oven). If you feel like getting out, spend some time on the private patio, and perhaps you'll see Solvang's horse-drawn trolley pass by. You can also hang out in our larger courtyard garden. Featuring drought tolerant and primarily native plants, the garden changes season-by-season, and always lends a little color to your scenery. It's the perfect place to dine outside or relax with a glass of wine.
Access to the cottage is easy with your own private parking space and gated entrance just behind the unit. Each building is separate, so you will not have anyone staying above you. Our cottage accommodates 2-4 people -- a perfect spot for a couple or a small family. Our rentals are also pet friendly, so your dog (Or cat? Rabbit? Turtle?) is welcome.
Bedding and towels will be provided, along with toiletries such as soaps, shampoo/conditioner and lotion. We offer EO Products, which are free from synthetic fragrances, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and GMO-free. Our linens and towels are freshly laundered with detergent that is hypoallergenic and contains no dyes, phosphates, ultraviolet brighteners or perfumes.
**Please note that Solvang requires a 12% occupancy tax be collected on the rental rate.. The tax is based on the nightly rental rate, and not on the cleaning fee. A Transient Occupancy Tax Certificate from the city is on display in the unit.**
The cottage is a private first floor space that has it's own entrances (2). The private front patio overlooks one of Solvang's main streets (there is also a driveway that ends where the patio begins, so owner's cars may be parked there which may obstruct the view, and occasionally owners or another guest may walk through the area to access a gate). The courtyard is available as well, if you'd like to spread out and hang in the garden with a glass of wine or dinner. The unit is behind the main house but accessed from either the street or the alley, with your own parking spot just behind the building. There will be nobody above you. Use of the common areas (Courtyard and front yard) are subject to availability, depending on use by owners or other guests.
We live less than a mile away and are available for anything you might need, but are also happy to leave you completely on your own. We work around your comfort level. A private entrance means you can come and go without little interaction with us or other guests. There are two other vacation rentals on the property, so you may see other guests coming and going as well.
You cannot be any closer to the heart of Solvang than The Great Dane Guest House. We are situated less than one block from the main street of town, Copenhagen drive. Whether you've come for shopping, wine tasting, dining, adventuring, etc. - you will find everything is within a very short walk. We will provide anything you need to know about local restaurants, wineries, hikes, biking, shops, etc. The famous Solvang Horse Trolley comes by about every half hour Monday-Friday, which is worth a ride if you'd like to know a little about the history of our little Danish town. Right next-door is the Michelin award winning First and Oak Restaurant at the Mirabelle. We would be happy to make a reservation for you if you'd like. Also, if you enjoy gambling or shows, you can walk one block to Hotel Corque and catch a free shuttle to the Chumash Casino.
Parking is a cinch in Solvang. You can leave your car right in our driveway, and make your way on foot. If you don't feel like walking, you can rent a surrey cycle for up to 8 people, or rent a fun, motorized golf cart "Moke" to tour the valley. Or, catch a wine tour bus and travel in style to all of your favorite wineries. There is also an Amtrak bus stop two blocks from us, so if you're coming by train, consider making that connection. One block away is Hotel Corque, where you can catch a free shuttle to the Chumash Casino. There are also shuttles to Santa Barbara, LAX and points in-between.
**Note - The rental provides one parking spot on the property. If you have more than one vehicle, there is plenty of free street parking with no limitations on time or days of the week. On extra busy weekends, you may have to park further out, but it would be very unusual not to have a spot within one block of the cottage**
Our city requires a 12% Transient occupancy tax, which will be added to your booking automatically. The tax is based on the nightly rental rate, and not on the cleaning fee. A Transient Occupancy Tax Certificate from the city is on display in the unit.
Rental rates vary depending on day of the week and seasons. Please see calendar for rates specific to the days you are reserving.
Our property is situated directly behind Solvang Festival Theater - a charming outdoor theater that hosts plays and music events mostly throughout the summer. From the cottage, you can actually see the theater (unfortunately not the stage) and listen to the shows. While the shows can be heard clearly while outdoors, you can hear them only slightly while inside. We love hearing the shows in the evenings and have never found it to be a nuisance. But you should consider that if you prefer perfect silence. The shows are in the evenings, usually finishing up around 10pm. During the day, Solvang is a bustle with tourist activity and the tingling of bells on the trolley horses. But, by about 6 pm, things quiet down considerably and you rarely hear any noise at night.
