Family-friendly vacation rentals in Ballard

If you are looking to stay in the area, this is the place. We will return. Wonderful home, location, views and very clean.

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 :)

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 is our 5th time staying here! We absolutely love the location. Having 3 bedrooms with each one having their own full bathroom is priceless!!! The deck is my favorite place to be when I’m not on the beach. I hope all visitors help take care of this home so we can all enjoy more visits in the future!!

We loved the house and the outdoor space. The kitchen was very well stocked and the beds were comfortable. Really unique place in a beautiful setting. Maya was very welcoming and communicative.

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 really enjoyed the pretty garden setting and relaxed and read outdoors. Will was very accommodating and responded quickly when I had a question. We ate at his restaurant that was on the premises and it was excellent, both food and service!

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.

This beautiful home was perfect for my two granddaughters and I. They love how they felt at home saying “Grammy I love this house .” We felt right at home cooking and baking cookies. Thank you Diana for sharing your home with us. We will be back for sure.

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

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!

Brenda was an outstanding host! She knew all the local eateries and welcomed us with a sweet message and treats. Her house had a beautiful garden, and the room looked better than the photos. It was very private and spacious. We will definitely come back next time we’re spending time at the beach. Thanks for hosting us Brenda!!

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.

Perfect spot, perfect condo. Very much enjoyed this beautiful home for our stay. Everything was clean and comfy, good assortment of amenities, can’t beat the ocean views for sure. The gated private parking was a huge plus as we were driving a dually one ton and finding street parking would have been a nightmare. Will be my first place to check for availability when I return to Pismo.

The property with its yard, pool and views is really beautiful. Whitney was very communicative and responsive through our stay.

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!

Perfect place to escape for the weekend. Close to everything but far enough away to be in a peaceful quiet neighborhood.

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!