Santa Barbara, California
Welcome to the Painted Pony Bungalow. Take a step back in time in this century old bungalow secluded from the street by a giant oak tree. With two bedrooms and one bath, it accommodates three long term guests in comfort. The master bedroom with the queen bed, has a newly installed air conditioner (window style) that states it cools up to 400 plus sq. feet. The dining table is set for four people but can easily expand to serve six guests. Dog friendly, please inquire.
Our bungalow is located on a quiet, three block long street in the Bungalow Haven neighborhood that includes a large number of intact Craftsman-era bungalows in a four block square area. It's only six blocks from State Street, close enough for an easy walk and far enough to escape traffic and noise. We are twelve to fourteen blocks from the beach.
At State Street you'll find the Museum of Art and the newly rebuilt Granada Theater. The Santa Barbara County Bowl is three blocks away. The beach is two miles by car or bicycle. It’s only a mile to Santa Barbara Mission and Rose Garden.
Painted Pony Bungalow features these amenities:
Charming kitchen with original cabinetry, and a 50’s era Wedgewood stove, microwave, bright red corner booth, a microwave, a coffee maker & grinder, with a washer & dryer tucked away in a cabinet. The kitchen has a new kitchen sink with a drinking water filtration fully installed, and generously equipped with pots and pans, utensils and tableware for the inspired cook.
A new sliding glass door opens to the backyard garden and deck with a patio table for outdoor dining, complete with a natural gas barbecue, and a nicely tucked away private hot tub/spa that seats six.
The relaxed garden filled backyard is fully enclosed and dog-friendly. The patio table is there for your morning cuppa, and for easy entertaining. There is also power source in case you'd to take your laptop out on the back patio for a change of work space & some fresh air.
Regarding access and mobility preferences, as you can see from the photos of the front of the house, there are five steps up the front porch from the front yard walkway. From the backyard there is one step from the back deck through the sliding door to enter via the kitchen. The interior of the bungalow is all on one level. It is not , however, wheelchair friendly. Your off street parking spot is located in a small back lot, with easy access to the front door or back yard.
VRBO Pet fees are for each pet by the month. Longer stays can be discussed.
High-tech goodies include broadband Wi-Fi, 40” HDTV with Cable. The living and dining rooms feature early 20th century cabinetry and trim, oak floors and a gas fireplace.
The master bedroom has a queen bed with a new window mounted air conditioner, the front bedroom has a full size bed. Both beds have memory foam toppers, and are extremely comfortable. Both bedrooms have shades and /or curtains for a good nights sleep. Fresh cotton bed linens and towels are provided. The Jack & Jill bathroom has a low-flow toilet, refinished full size tub and shower tub, and vanity located between the two bedrooms.
Keywords: bungalow, cottage, craftsman, painted, pony, house, hot tub, garden
We enjoyed our stay. As 3 people in our 20s, we found this to be a central location and very easy to get to downtown. The hot tub was a great amenity and Peggy was great coming to clean it and the yard weekly while being mindful of our time & privacy. 10/10 would recommend
What a terrific opportunity to be able to stay in such a lovely historic property. We walked the safe and pretty neighborhood a couple of times a day and enjoyed the lovely gardens in the area. The location is very central and an easy 10-15 walk to State Street to many restaurants and only a few blocks from the Santa Barbara Bowl if you'd like to take in the outdoor concerts. The backyard garden is extremely private with a lovely hot tub and outdoor furniture to either relax or enjoy a meal. In addition, we appreciated the backyard being completely fenced for our pooch. Even though your neighbours are close by, it's a very quiet area and street. We couldn't have asked for more thoughtful, kind and responsive owners as Peggy and Eric. They were always ready to assist on how things operated etc., and provided a detailed communication on the properties' operations. Much appreciated. The home is so welcoming and cozy and everything was is great working order. Lots of towels and linens and kitchen essentials. We hope to return if available.
Location was good - property perfect for our needs - a very caring owner
Nestled in the hustle bustle of downtown Santa Barbara - and therefore convenient to everything- Eric and Peggy's 1917 bungalow with its cozy and fun vintage decor and charming garden is a surprisingly quiet haven to return to after a day or evening out. My husband and son loved the hot tub! Peggy is extremely responsive and has thought of everything from salad spinner to fans to beach tar remover. Street parking is usually available but the reserved space in the apartment lot in the back makes the ease of staying here seamless. I look forward to staying there again!
We had a wonderful stay at the Painted Pony. My husband and I and one-year-old daughter found the space just right for our needs. It is equipped with all the essentials of a long-term rental. The furnishings and decor of the home very much suit the house and neighborhood, and the backyard is a peaceful oasis, complete with a hot tub. The location was great, in a fun, walkable area, yet on a quiet street without any traffic noise. Peggy was lovely and an incredible and attentive host. She communicated consistently, and always gave us a heads up if something needed to be cared for at the property. I would easily stay here again. As it was we were sad to leave!
Peggy and Eric's sweet cottage on a quiet street in downtown Santa Barbara is perfect, just right for me and my small dog. The owners couldn't be more accommodating and kind.
The house was very cute and homey. Well laid out and decorated with everything we needed to cook, relax (hot tub and quiet yard out back), and best of all close proximity ( 1 mile) to state street and other attractions. Peggy was also very responsive and wanted to make sure we had a great time - a terrific host. We would stay here again
My family of three stayed at this bungalow for four nights. We had a two-year old with us so we needed a place with a kitchen and space for play. The home is completely functional with microwave, pots/pans, dishes, toaster, cable TV, etc. Peggy was very nice and helpful as well. My husband forgot his briefcase there and Peggy was kind enough to ship it to him. The location is close driving distance to all attractions.
The location of the house is perfect, close to everything in downtown SB. This older home has a lot of cool character. The house is a little small but feels very cozy and has everything you'd need. The backyard is fairly private, with lots of trees and bushes, but the neighbors are pretty close (it is downtown after all). The hot tub was great, its a good size and was very clean and well taken care of. Street parking was easy and if needed there is an additional reserved spot in the parking lot behind the house. Eric and Peggy were very responsive and excellent hosts. Would definitely recommend this place.
This little house was perfect for our short vacation. The neighborhood is friendly and very pretty, excellent for evening or morning walks. The house is charming and ten minutes away from mostly everywhere we wanted to go to in town. It is the perfect size for a couple. The enclosed backyard was safe for our dog and a lovely spot to have our meals. The kitchen is well supplied. If filtered water is important for you, you might want to bring bottled water or a water filter jug. We highly recommend this house and hope to visit again in the near future.
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