Perfect cozy and comfortable getaway two blocks from Oldtown State Street!

Santa Barbara, California
$425 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 4

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Night 1 nights

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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. A few blocks 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.

Because the house is in the middle of downtown, it is not as quiet as a country mouse. If you want 100% quiet, you will not want to stay here. That being said, I haven't lived in this neighborhood for many years and I have rarely been bothered by the traffic. But the house IS located on a city street and there ARE cars on this street.

The parking spot in my driveway is very small. Guests have fit a Land Rover in and I fit my Tahoe in (very snugly). If you are uncomfortable backing into a tight parking space, you can park overnight on the street. There is a City lot two blocks away for longer, overnight parking for a small fee.

The house is not air-conditioned. There are a few days out of the year when one might want air-conditioning, but I provide fans for the rooms and the dutch door in the front and french door in the back, as well as a few windows provide cross-ventilation on those few hot days. If you need air-conditioning, you may not want to stay here.

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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 680 Sq Ft (63 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Whale Watching Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Note From Host: Smoking Allowed Only In The Backyard Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Jesse

    Submitted Mar 20, 2026

    Stayed Mar 6, 2026

    Dawn is such a great host, very good communication and super friendly. The house is located in a VERY good location, close to everything downtown SB has to offer. The house itself is small and old, but has a lot of charm. The house isn't the cleanest on the planet. I had to re-clean dishes upon arrival that were put away dirty, fold laundry left in the dryer, and clean the fridge out that had a very strong smell coming from it. Other than that, no complaints!

  • Ashley C.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2026

    Stayed Mar 22, 2026

    Wonderful place so close to all the great SB attractions. Well stocked with all any guest would need. We loved it and will be back!

  • karen W.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2026

    Stayed Mar 4, 2026

    Very fun stay. Great location.

  • chris r.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Excellent, cozy little home. It was perfect for our family of four for a couple nights. The backyard is a wonderful little retreat and the bedrooms, living room and kitchen are all nicely appointed. The noise from the street was a bit of an issue (we were there in a Saturday night so lots of people out partying) but nothing too disturbing. Would recommend bringing some extension cords as outlets are mostly in subfloor and difficult to access for most things.

  • Dennis T.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2026

    Stayed Jan 2, 2026

    Dawn was incredible. She reached out to us beforehand to make sure we got in safely and communicated with us the entire time. The property was in the heart of Santa Monica, within walking distance to many of the activities we were planning. Excellent property and host.

  • Barbara G.

    Submitted Dec 20, 2025

    Stayed Dec 18, 2025

    The house was perfect for the three of us. Wonderful decor, private outdoor space and had everything we needed. Would stay again.

  • Margaret H.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    This house was definitely in the top five (perhaps even three) of all the places I have stayed. It was perfect for our brief get away. Well stocked kitchen for making dinner, very comfortable beds with plenty of privacy and the outdoor seating around the fire pit was a great way to spend the evening. I would definitely stay here again the next time I find myself in Santa Barbara.

  • Grayson L.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 29, 2025

    Cozy house and clean house—bigger than we expected. Very nice host; we’d love to stay again.

  • Deborah C.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 24, 2025

    Adorable home with great outdoor space. Perfect location for exploring Santa Barbara. Close to restaurants and shopping. Short distance to the ocean. Highly recommend bikes for getting around. We also brought our e-bikes for longer trips which came in handy because parking can be limited. Dawn is a great host, always available and very helpful.

  • Carey S.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2025

    Stayed Nov 19, 2025

    Location and character. First the location cannot be beat. Easy walking distance to State street and restaurants. The house book was as comprehensive as I’ve ever seen with info about almost any inquiry you may have. I personally welcomed the running route recommendations and had a great run up to the Mission. This place had amazing character - definitely an older home with the sectioned rooms but very clean with great amenities from the outside seating and fire pit to the bicycles to the helpful signs located throughout.

  • Danielle &am....

    Submitted Nov 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 9, 2025

    Beautiful little home. I wish we had planned to stay longer.

  • Amy A.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2025

    Stayed Nov 4, 2025

    lovely stay - clean quaint and great beds and linens

  • Rachel K.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Nov 1, 2025

    Clear instructions and perfect location to food and coffee shops. We will be back.

  • Janet C.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    Great for our needs - good location, special touches, Dawn was very accessible and helpful, we would like to return

  • Fiona D.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    this property was exactly as described and photos are accurate! Dawn was extremely helpful and answered questions promptly! It was a great place to stay! We enjoyed the backyard space to eat breakfast and wind down in the evening! Would stay here again!

  • Mark T.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 18, 2025

    Excellent location. Quaint.

  • amanda m.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 30, 2025

    The house was super quaint and very well stocked with everything you could need. Great location. The owner Dawn was very responsive!

  • jinko g.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 31, 2025

    The place is beautiful and charming. Very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the outdoor living space. Convenient walking distance to restaurants, shops and the beach.

  • Terry L.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    Ideal location, and well curated. The back yard, which backs up to a part was a favorite part.

  • Andrea B.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2025

    Absolutely loved our stay! The house was cozy and perfectly located — close to everything yet quiet and relaxing. The host was incredibly kind and helpful. We’d come back anytime!

  • Susy C.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Great stay, cozy and clean house, great loc, good communication throughout.

  • Paula L.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    Cozy and convenient spot! Super easy with my 2 dogs. Loved the fenced yard. Parking was a bit of an issue as street parking is limited and has restrictions and the spot at the house is too small. Also the house is on a busy street and near construction which made it a bit noisy. Location was very walkable! We came in on a very hot day in SB and the house doesn’t have AC and only a couple windows could open and had screens, so it was a bit challenging to cool off. Fortunately the yard was a nice place to hangout and cool off! Place was well stocked and super comfortable beds!

  • Robert D.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    In town for a wedding and the place met our needs perfectly

  • Ellen C.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 17, 2025

    5 stars very cute place I would stay here again!

  • Fran E.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    This turned out to be a wonderful place to stay in Santa Barbara! We were within walking distance from State Street where there are a lot of restaurants and shops. The house itself is in very comfortable and well equipped! The garden area in the back is just delightful! We would definitely stay here again if in Santa Barbara. Dawn was a great host and left lots of ideas for places to go and eat.

  • Suzanne A.

    Submitted May 20, 2025

    Stayed May 14, 2025

    Had a great stay and really got to know Santa Barbara! Lovely historic cottage in a neighborhood that's walkable & safe. We loved the restaurants and activities in the area. Very comfortable beds & linens. Immaculate kitchen & bathrooms. Cool patio & pergola with comfortable outdoor couches & chairs. The owner touched base by email to check that was well which was appreciated

  • Katherine F.

    Submitted May 11, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    The location is terrific. The house is charming. Dawn is an amazing host. Couldn’t imagine a better Mother’s Day weekend.

  • Heather K.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Apr 2, 2025

    We love staying here - it’s close to everything and the thoughtfulness that’s been put into every square inch of this charming house is apparent. Feels like a warm hug with everything you need. The backyard is great at night - make time for it!!

  • Audrey F.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    A small house which had everything for a short break. The outside space was a perfect retreat. The beds were extremely comfortable with lovely linens. We used the bbq outside, and loved sitting around the fire pit as the evenings cooled. Dawn was very helpful and I had excellent communication with her.

  • stephanie g.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 22, 2025

    Very small but very nice house with outdoor patio. Dawn was lovely and very responsive to any questions.

  • Gene T.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2025

    Stayed Feb 15, 2025

    Hiked the 7 Falls, visited the Monastery, walked the West Beach, Marina and Stern's Ward, all close to the rental property. Property was cozy and clean.

  • Laura V.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2025

    Stayed Jan 15, 2025

    We had a great week in Santa Barbara. We’re from the Seattle area and needed some sunshine. The house is in a wonderful location…so much nearby…the beach, State Street, the Funk Zone, etc. Even though the house is small, it had everything we needed and many spaces to relax. Dawn is incredible and was quick to respond to our questions and requests. We would definitely stay here again!

  • Laura T.

    Submitted Jan 16, 2025

    Stayed Jan 10, 2025

    Everything was perfect and Dawn was a dream host.

  • Eva G.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 12, 2024

    excellent host location absolutely superbsweet little place

  • Submitted Dec 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    Really close to State Street restaurants and shopping. Dawn has really made an oasis in the space allotted. We had 2 adults, a 5 year old, and a dog. There was plenty of space for all!

  • Maria J.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Nov 7, 2024

    We stayed for two nights, and it was lovely. The back yard is a highlight. Great sitting/reading area. Lovely nooks and efficient layout. Perfect for my boyfriend and two friends. We walked to the SB Bowl for Sofi Tukker and it was perfect.

  • Jose S.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 20, 2024

    Listing is as described. This is a small, cozy house that was perfect for what we needed. Host was great and super communicative. Would stay again.

  • thomasina K.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    I think I'm spoiled, this was my first ever VRBO. Seriously, this place is so great! From the second you go in, you are just so happy and at home. It is in a perfect location to feel like a local. The outdoor patio area is to die for! Dawn was super attentive and very helpful. What a special treat it was for us to stay in this gem!

  • Clare T.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    After 3 days at the Lemon Tree Hotel we desperately needed a homey comfortable place to stay. Cute interior, really nicely decorated. Good location , close to State St and my favorite park ( Alice Keck) Loved the backyard! Dawn was a great host and very attentive.

  • Natasha F.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    Loved this little cottage! I would definitely stay here again!

  • Trish O.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    A wonderful place to stay and Dawn was very helpful.

  • Angela B.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    Location was great. House had everything we needed. Backyard seating was comfortable and inviting. Only concern was there were bugs on kitchen counter that scurried away when turned on lights. Appeared to be cockroaches.

  • Nancy A.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    We loved sitting out back. Wish bedroom windows had screens. We liked having different sitting areas so we could have separate time. Cottage had everything we needed. Would do again.

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