Private studio with large patio

Very clean, convenient and adequate for our stay. Close to freeway made it extremely convenient but also a bit noisy.

Excellent hospitality and perfectly met my needs for visiting Santa Barbara for a friend's wedding.

Studio/suite is very nice. Definitely recommend!

Host had everything we needed to enjoy light snacks & wine glasses. The cute patio where you could sit and enjoy your coffee, tea or wine.

Stay was great! Host was very responsive and welcoming. Studio was clean and comfortable. Even though the unit is right next to 101, it was very quiet.

Easy to check in and out, very comfy.

The room was great. Nice job all around. But calling it a “peaceful retreat” was quite a stretch as it sits right next to busy freeway.

Great place to stay for a few days with short commute to beaches all around Santa Barbara

Great communication, property and host

Fatima was easy to communicate with. Pillows very comfortable, but bed was quite soft on the sides (firmer in the middle). Quiet, even though very close to 101 Freeway (think white noise). During booking, VRBO map gave only a general neighborhood location. Not until just before check-in was a more accurate location revealed, and it was several hundred yards from the house logo on the VRBO map. (Maybe that's on me, as a relative VRBO newbie, but I felt a little misled by VRBO.) As mentioned in other reviews, step-down shower could be a problem for some (ok for me). Bedroom needs better ventilation, IMO. Leaving sliding glass door open at night didn't seem like a solution.

Overnight stopover on the way up the coast. Comfy bed, creative use of space! Right by tennis/pickleball courts.

Very nice, clean and quiet. The layout was perfect. I loved how close it was to the beach.

Comfy and cute. Appreciated the snacks and water and fresh cut flowers. Extra blankets, pillows, and towels easy to find. Good communication with Fatima. I will echo what others have said about the shower as I was glad someone had previously reviewed and mentioned it so I could make my own decision- it is about 18-24 inches down without a safe way to step in and a large picture window which is uncovered. I had a plan to make that all work for me. There is no other option to shower otherwise. It may impact your decision to stay here. Having said that, I would still stay here again. Cute shops and yummy restaurants close by. search for Miramar and Butterfly beaches for off the beaten path areas to beachcomb. Thanks Fatima!

My daughter and I stayed for two nights mid week. Very easy check in process, place was clean and comfy! Got to meet Fatima briefly, very friendly! Overall a good experience, thank you!

This property was clean and had the basics but best of all was located close to Montecito and the beach in Santa Barbara. It is close to the freeway but the noise isn't overwhelming.

For as close to a major freeway the studio was very quiet.The only complaint I have was that the bathroom sinkwas very slow to drain.

Another great stay. As hosts, Sammy and Fatima check all the boxes. Already looking forward to coming back.Cheers,Steve

A wonderful stay,. Great hosts. Looking forward to return. sincerely, sgb

I found this place to be a very clean, welcoming, private little apartment, and for me an oasis after a long road trip. It is a relatively small space, but is creatively organized.The main living space is dominated by a large comfortable bed suitable for a single or married couple. It is adjacent to a small sitting area with two comfortable chairs and a small coffee table. It has a small refrigerator, microwave oven, and a coffee maker, with the hostess providing coffee and tea materials. There is a small sink, think wet bar size, and cupboards with dishes and cups. There is a largish, closable closet for hanging clothes and storing luggage. Off the main space is a relatively large bathroom. Soaps, shampoo, and lotions are provided. Compared to the size of the main room the bathroom is quit large, but it has one unusual feature. In order to use the shower, one must step down about two feet below the level of the bathroom floor. However it works fine, but may be a problem for someone with limited mobility. There is no regular eating table in the apartment, but two high quality TV tables are provided. However, just outside the entrance is an enclosed, private patio, which does include a table and chairs. It is a good place to be in good weather. Electronically, it provides a good quality TV, with a lot of program options. Its internet/wifi is also quite good. My one serious complaint is that it lacks good electrical outlet access in the sitting area and night stand areas.