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Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street!

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Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street!

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street!

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara County Courthouse14 min walk
  • Popular LocationStearns Wharf17 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Harbor5 min drive
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)13 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4
63 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Common area
    1 sleep sofa/futon
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 2
    No shower or bathtub

Room options

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from Antioch University and within a 10-minute walk of El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park with a stay at this Lower State vacation home. Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Paseo Nuevo Mall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 14 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 17 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 19 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 11 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dune Coffee Roasters - 3 min walk
  • Institution Ale Co - 6 min walk
  • Joe's Cafe - 5 min walk
  • EOS Lounge - 3 min walk
  • Sandbar - 6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street!

Charming and cozy little house in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara built in 1915. The rooms are small (Think Parisian Hotel for a size comparison) but well-appointed and quaint. You'll find a place to hang your hat, charge your phone, rest your fee, set your glass and simply relax.

Great for guests who want to experience a genuine downtown local experience. One block from the Saturday Farmer's Market. Two blocks east of State Street and Joe's Cafe (highly recommended), French Press Coffee, theaters, shopping...
The back yard is the sanctuary and my favorite place to take afternoon naps under the wisteria.

My travels around the world have taken me to some incredible hotels and I owned and operated a yacht charter business for 12 years (as Chef, Steward, First Mate and Cruise Director), taking guests to the from the Channel Islands in five star luxury so attention to comfort is of upmost importance to me. The house is equipped with a full kitchen, quality linens, towels, comfortable rugs and furnishings, and if you've forgotten your toothbrush, razor, sunscreen, hair dryer, or shaving cream, you don't have to walk the (one block) down the street to the store.

There are bicycles (and helmuts/locks) for your use, a BBQ for backyard entertaining, a Bose portable music system that connects to your music library so you can have your music in any room, a game table for an impromptu chess, backgammon, or card game, and a new TV with Netflix and Wi Fi.

A few times per year, my neighbor has a party in his backyard. I never know when it's going to happen. Although they have generally been good about abiding by the noise curfew of 10 pm, I cannot guarantee that there would be some noise coming from the backyard at some point throughout the year. If that happens, a call to me and me stopping by to speak to them generally brings the noise level down! They are very respectful. They just like to have fun sometimes.

Property manager

Dawn Sherry

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed only in the backyard

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 680 sq ft (63 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Additional cleaning fee if you leave a mess/hair

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Note from host: The house is too small for events unfortunately.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: The house is too small for events unfortunately. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Perfect luxury getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 202 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Santa Barbara gem!
This property was amazing - it is smaller than others, but loaded with special details. The decor is warm and cozy, the kitchen is fully stock, the location is ideal for just about anything in Santa Barbara, and the host is super responsive. I highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharlotte O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
This house is absolutely beautiful and Dawn is a wonderful host. My now husband and I stayed here for our wedding weekend and it was absolutely perfect. We loved using the fire pit in the back, and all the wisteria in the front and back yards were perfect for my getting ready pictures. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Santa Barbara Experience
We had a brilliant time in this great house. It’s a beautiful space and lovingly put together, and the garden is great for relaxing. Location is perfect and walking distance from the main sights. Can’t recommend highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and great location!
We were only here for one night but wish we could have stayed so much longer! Walking distance to so many great shops & restaurants. The house is so cute and cozy, and we felt right at home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliot & Patti D., Princeton, NJ, and Waldoboro, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect!
This very small cottage seems as large as you could possibly want, thanks the host's outstanding use of space and selection of high-end fixtures and comprehensive kitchen equipment. Ideally located just two blocks from State Street, and a block from a supermarket, we never needed a car during our weeklong stay. The engaging host is a model of responsiveness and thoughtfulness. We will stay there on every future trip to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Hidden Gem!
We couldn't have been happier with our stay and the friendly host. As a little birthday getaway, we drove down from San Luis Obispo to explore Santa Barbara and arrived before standard check-in time. Although we had no expectations to get in early, the lovely owner offered to let us check-in since the unit was ready - perfect since we had groceries. The place itself is full of charm and unique character. Thoughtful touches, tastefull decor, and upscale amenities throughout. It is clearly a historic beach bungalow that has been very well maintained. The covered patio was the main reason we booked along with the location. It was perfect for the rainy weather to relax by the outside fireplace (which the owner also kindly helped us turn on) and the bikes were an added bonus. We were able to walk to restaurants, bars, shops, and a charming farmer's market on the next block. The birthday girl was over the moon and we hope to come back soon! HIGHLY RECCOMMEND!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle A., Reno

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place! Good communication. Accurately depicted in photos
This is a very nice small house. It is well maintained and was very clean upon check-in. The owner/manager Dawn communicated well and checked in with us. We really enjoyed the fire pit in the backyard! The pictures accurately depicted what you are getting. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot in the heart of Santa Barbara
We loved this adorable cottage. It was great for us, the in-laws and our dog. The outdoor space was perfect for relaxing between excursions into downtown for food and drinks. Would absolutely stay here again! Also Dawn was extremely helpful with any issues that came up and communicated proactively.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderfully stay!
I cannot recommend Dawn and this rental enough. She’s made the entire process a breeze with clear and concise communications. The rental was so beautifully decorated, and you can just tell Dawn has put in a lot of thoughts to ensure your stay is of utmost comfort and convenience. My family can’t wait to revisit this place when we’re back in town again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
My family had a wonderful experience! The house was very homey and located close to so many great restaurants, coffee shops and stores! All four of us enjoyed the decor and hanging out it the sitting/living room each morning and night. Dawn is so nice and welcoming! She was very responsive, easy to get a hold of and very helpful! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023