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Above it All, Best Views of Santa Barbara

Vacation home near Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara

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A modern outdoor living area with a pool, lounge chairs, a fire pit, and a dining area overlooking a scenic landscape.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table with books, and a guitar.
A modern outdoor patio with a view of the ocean and a sunset.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern bathroom with a large window, two sinks, and a view of a hilly landscape.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Seven Falls
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Children's Centennial Maze
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Mission Canyon stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Mission Canyon vacation home, you'll find Seven Falls and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Rattlesnake Canyon Trail and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seven Falls - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Children's Centennial Maze - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rattlesnake Canyon Trail - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 16 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 21 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee Cart In Cottage Hospital - ‬10 min drive
  • Starbucks
  • ‪Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Above it All, Best Views of Santa Barbara

Perched on a private hilltop at the base of the Santa Ynez Mountains, Above it All is a one-of-a-kind, award-winning 3BR/3BA estate designed to immerse you in beauty and tranquility. As featured in DWELL magazine, this architectural masterpiece offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and rolling hills, setting the stage for a truly unforgettable Santa Barbara escape.

Walls of glass flood the home with natural light and frame breathtaking vistas from nearly every room. The sophisticated living area features a sleek indoor-outdoor fireplace and flows seamlessly into the chef’s kitchen, where high-end appliances and a Miele espresso machine elevate your daily rituals. A hand-carved wood dining table seats ten—perfect for lingering meals with family or friends.

Each of the three en-suite bedrooms offers privacy and comfort, with spa-inspired bathrooms and premium finishes throughout:
• Two suites feature California king beds, gas fireplaces, smart TVs, and private patios.
• The third suite includes a queen-sized sofa sleeper and large smart TV—ideal for older children or extra guests.

Step outside to enjoy the true magic of this property. Soak in the cliffside hot tub, swim in the heated pool (optional daily heating), and unwind in beautifully designed outdoor spaces for lounging, dining, and gathering. Fire up the gas grill, enjoy sunset dinners on the terrace, or cozy up by the outdoor fireplace or fire pit under the stars.

Additional Amenities Include:
• High-speed Wi-Fi and smart TVs
• Air conditioning (mini-split systems + sliding glass doors for natural airflow)
• Full laundry room
• Driveway parking for three vehicles
• Local host greeting upon arrival for a personalized check-in

Conveniently located near beaches, wineries, hiking trails, and downtown Santa Barbara, Above it All offers both peaceful retreat and easy access to the best of the Central Coast. Whether you're planning a family getaway, celebrating a milestone, or simply craving a luxurious escape, this hilltop haven delivers in every way.

Reserve your stay today and experience the unmatched serenity, design, and natural beauty of Above it All.

**The pool can be heated for an additional daily fee—please let us know in advance if you'd like this arranged. The hot tub is available year-round at no extra charge.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Above it All, Best Views of Santa Barbara to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.8 mi (23-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Above it All, Best Views of Santa Barbara have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Above it All, Best Views of Santa Barbara to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.8 mi (21-min drive) from West Beach and 5.8 mi (20-min drive) from East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Above it All, Best Views of Santa Barbara offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Above it All, Best Views of Santa Barbara?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Above it All, Best Views of Santa Barbara?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Above it All, Best Views of Santa Barbara?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Above it All, Best Views of Santa Barbara have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Above it All, Best Views of Santa Barbara have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Above it All, Best Views of Santa Barbara to downtown Santa Barbara?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Above it All, Best Views of Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome per usual - it's our 5th'ish time staying here! ;-)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Really enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home with fantastic amenities and scenic views in every direction. Our stay was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Incredible home and property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My 4th stay at this epic property!

I’ve hosted family and friends at this amazing property numerous times and will def be back! It’s managed very well and their Team is completely On-Point! See u all again soon.Keith D
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is incredible! The pictures don’t even do it justice. Watching the sunrise and sunset everyday was amazing. The house was also immaculately clean. We did have an issue with the WiFi at one point but were able to reset the router.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home!

We had some hiccups, beyond anyones control. The property is as beautiful as it looks and very well managed. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fallon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with incredible views

This is a house I would consider staying at again. It’s not too far from downtown and the views are amazing. We had a couple little hiccups with entering the home and hot tub/pool but the property manager helped us resolve things quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tonya T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay again

We loved the views and seclusion this house offered. We spent lots of time hanging around the various seating arrangements outdoors watching the sunset, sunrise, boats, butterflies. We hiked from the house to inspiration point. It was only 15 mins to state street shopping and eating. We enjoyed the hot tub and pool, and the master waterfall shower that was open air to outdoors if you wanted. We cooked a couple of meals here and everything worked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another incredible stay…just wow!

Our second time here and it will NOT be our last! The property is very well kept and managed so well…any small issue will be handled quickly! We will see you again in the next few months…thank you sooooo much for everything! The Driver clan…
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Santa Barbara visit!

"Above it all" truly is...above it all. Ideally located between the coast and the mountains and wine country, this property came as advertised - beautiful home, unique location with spectacular views, and fully equipped. From the perspective of this house we were able to look down on the 4th of July fireworks! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven

The only problem with this place is they completely understate just how gorgeous it is! Bucket list material. It was created and curated with such love and class. We considered sqatting. 😂
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven above the clouds

The architecture and the views were both majestic and related. The sunrise from the bedroom and sunset from the pool deck added significant ambience to our family trip. The Zen Gardens and the hot tub made for a relaxing vibe enjoyed by all. The full kitchen is perfect for stay at home meals. There is no reason to leave this beautiful home. We only ended up going out one night. It was worth every penny.!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow…just Wow!

I usually stay up the hill in wine country…but chose this house for the views and pool/hot tub. I’m renting again in July or August…bringing another friend gaggle. Special special special property and managed very well! Thank you so much for sharing it with us…cheers!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jed M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house was great and the views beautiful. The host was responsive even during the holiday. Unfortunately, that house was a few miles away (10 minute drive and not close to our in-laws which was are only defining parameter) from where it was listed on the map. The host said they couldn't do anything because it was VRBOs problem. After an hour on the phone and multiple emails, VRBO gave me 3% back. Even though the house is beautiful, I wouldn't have even looked at it if I knew the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location...

Lovely house, lovely view. Well equipped, but many things needed attention. (internet went out and we had to reset our own router on a ladder, many little bugs, broken door, dryer did not real dry. Tried to call about leaving early, left message, and no response for a day. The ride up the hill was a bit scary
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here! High end touches, well stocked, beautiful views, great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place

“Above It All” is an absolutely amazing property. It truly lives up to its billing. We watched the sunrise and sunset everyday. Quiet, relaxing and invigorating. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip of Lifetime

We had a very memorable stay at this home. Made some incredible memories. I can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carl O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better in person!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025