Charming Cottage Walking Distance to Everything
House in Santa Barbara, CA
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Experience the quintessential Santa Barbara neighborhood. The house was built in 1930, and has been extensively remodeled including the bathrooms and the kitchen. The living room is comfortable and well appointed as well as featuring a 70" diagonal Sony TV, surround sound, Basic Cable, Amazon Fire Stick, Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Showtime, Hulu, and a BluRay/DVD player. There is Eeros Mesh enhanced WiFi and it's reliable and fast. All 3 bedrooms are large, airy, and full of light. The bedroom with the en-suite bath has a 43" Sony TV which has all the streaming channels, but no Basic Cable channels. The kitchen is new with stainless appliances and granite tops. The Sunroom connected to the kitchen is the place to hang out with it's French doors (3) and 4 large windows. Off the Sunroom is a redwood deck w/ umbrella, and a comfortable and colorful patio with seating and umbrellas. The living room has a gas log fireplace, as well as a new dramatic mantel, hearth & surround.
The places to walk to are pretty impressive and include 2 grocery stores, a Trader Joe's, 3 sushi bars, 3 Italian places, several Mexican places, a couple of new California Cuisine excellent eateries, a CVS, 4 (at least) nail salons, bookstore ( printed books), Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course, 3 breakfast places, a couple of bakeries, several bars, 2 Thai restaurants, 3 pizza joints, 2 dry cleaners, a Starbucks, gas stations, liquor stores, convenience stores, on and on....ALL of this a few blocks from our quiet neighborhood.
My wife and I have a small and separate cottage at the rear of the property, that we stay in while you are our guests in the main house. We occupy the carport which is attached to our unit, and far back patio as well. Access to the detached laundry is provided. We use the driveway to access our unit and carport. Street parking in front of the house is readily available.
The places to walk to are pretty impressive and include 2 grocery stores, a Trader Joe's, 3 sushi bars, 3 Italian places, several Mexican places, a couple of new California Cuisine excellent eateries, a CVS, 4 (at least) nail salons, bookstore ( printed books), Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course, 3 breakfast places, a couple of bakeries, several bars, 2 Thai restaurants, 3 pizza joints, 2 dry cleaners, a Starbucks, gas stations, liquor stores, convenience stores, on and on....ALL of this a few blocks from our quiet neighborhood.
My wife and I have a small and separate cottage at the rear of the property, that we stay in while you are our guests in the main house. We occupy the carport which is attached to our unit, and far back patio as well. Access to the detached laundry is provided. We use the driveway to access our unit and carport. Street parking in front of the house is readily available.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Santa Barbara, CA
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
A perfect stay at this VRBO. It is truly a gem! When you arrive you will immediately notice the beautiful architecture of the house and welcoming front yard. If you are lucky, Rodney will be there to greet you, he is an amazing host.
Our family of three had plenty of space to relax and get ready for a wedding in Santa Barbara. The home is so well cared for and the neighborhood is quiet and beautiful…take a walk if you can! This is the perfect location to explore Santa Barbara, you won’t be disappointed!
5.0 / 5.0
Rodney was simply amazing! Very kind and informative. Neighborhood is fantastic for an evening walk if so inclined and the property was immaculate. Very quiet neighborhood but so close to everything. It really was a great stay and if we needed to stay in Santa Barbara again we would definitely rent this home. You won’t be disappointed.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful time in Santa Barbara and couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. The neighborhood is walking distance to anything you may want and is absolutely beautiful.
5.0 / 5.0
A fantastic property in a perfect location! We were warmly received and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. 5 stars all around!
5.0 / 5.0
We could not have asked for a more comfortable, clean, and charming place to stay for our son's graduation weekend! Rodney (and his adorable little dog) met us upon arrival and showed us around the house, giving us some history of the neighborhood and making us feel very welcome. The house had everything we needed (and more) for our family of 5 adults to feel at home- well stocked kitchen, pillows and blankets for lounging on the couches, books galore, and, most importantly, a peaceful atmosphere. Everything we needed outside of the house (stores, etc) were close and easy to get to, and the neighborhood is just beautiful! Our only regret is that since our son is graduating we won't be needing to stay here again ;) Thank you, Rodney & Cindy, for sharing your lovely home with us and making our special weekend even more enjoyable :)
5.0 / 5.0
This is one of the nicest VRBO’s we’ve experienced. The home itself is spacious and remodeled. It is also spotless and in an established, safe neighborhood. There is plenty of on street parking. Communication with the owner was easy and he was always responsive. A great home base for exploring Santa Barbara. Highly recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful home with it's well equipped kitchen, comfortable hang out areas and cozy bedrooms. We were honored to feel like a family member with the warm greeting we received at check in and the feeling of home that this residence inspires.
5.0 / 5.0
This property is a find! Comfortable, roomy, well-appointed home in the best location in Santa Barbara. Wonderful hosts!
5.0 / 5.0
The house is beautiful in a lovely neighborhood. Everything you need is provided, high quality beds, linens and towels. Beautiful craftsmanship and decorative throughout also
5.0 / 5.0
The beautiful home, and a location worked out perfectly. My wife’s mother lives over by the Mission and we celebrated her 90th birthday.
5.0 / 5.0
My friends and I traveled to Santa Barbara for a weekend of fun and catching up. We explored the city all day and part of the night but were so excited to return to this home, get comfy, and catch up. I can't say enough to fully express how much we all enjoyed our stay. We all felt so safe and made ourselves at home right away. The home is clean, in a very nice neighborhood, and is well-loved. There were no generic decorations here, every room is so cute! This home is well-loved and walking in feels like a warm hug!
Rodney is the best host! We spoke after I booked and he was there to offer a quick tour of the house on check-in day. The welcome binder includes thoughtful reviews of local restaurants and has everything you need to know for an easy stay.
My friends and I were all sad to leave and wished that we had booked a longer stay. Needless to say, we all look forward to our next visit to Santa Barbara and another (longer) stay at Rodney's home!
5.0 / 5.0
It was very nice to have the host Rodney greet us when we arrived to show us around the house. The house was really charming. Unfortunately, since we had wedding events to attend throughout the day, we didn't get much of an opportunity to enjoy the house as much as we would have liked. The beds were really comfortable, and that was the most important thing for us.
5.0 / 5.0
We were visiting to attend a family wedding. The house is very comfortable with everything you’ll need. Close to stores, restaurants, beach, downtown. The street is quiet and tree lined. Parking couldn’t be easier. Rodney was always available if we had a question or needed something. We will definitely return on our next trip.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was wonderful. Beautifully decorated and landscaped. The owner was helpful and quick to respond. Would love to stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent vrbo in quaint neighborhood of Santa Barbara. Easy check in and wonderful host. Would stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
We were in town for a wedding and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this charming house in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to all that Santa Barbara offers.
5.0 / 5.0
We had the best time here! Great neighborhood which was close to many things (Starbucks, CVS, Trader Joes etc.), house was clean and has all the amenities listed. Our host Rodney was kind and welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. Perfect place to stay for our best friend's wedding weekend. It felt so cozy and right at home. Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
The house is lovely, well kept, very clean and quite homey... All the amenities are there and and it has a beautiful neighborhood in which to stroll around. Rodney met us when we checked and was very nice. The home feels very private and our stay was quite restful (and a much needed serene space to come home to during a wedding weekend!). Highly recommended by our family!
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely loved this property and home. The neighborhood was quiet. Close to everything we needed and shopping. The owners offered a very welcoming atmosphere. Owners were very communicative with any questions we had, we will definitely come back again.
5.0 / 5.0
This is our second time staying here because we love everything about the home... very clean, has everything you need, beautiful neighborhood, and hosts are very welcoming.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed here with my parents and daughter for a few days during our sons wedding weekend. The place was clean, spacious and a great location. Rodney was a wonderful host.
5.0 / 5.0
This was a perfect place to stay for my daughter’s UCSB graduation. Beautiful house and neighborhood. Very clean and it had all the amenities you would want. Rodney even supplied the coffee! Thank you! We love the SB area so even though our daughter has graduated, we definitely will be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Good location for all the wedding festivities...Lots of room to spread out at the property...Great hosts...We enjoyed to beautiful neighborhood as well...
5.0 / 5.0
Great house and host. Wonderful quiet neighborhood with easy driving access to downtown and beach area.
5.0 / 5.0
A very nice place in a quiet neighborhood . Hand rails to get to the front door would have been helpful. Very clean and owner very involved with your stay. We really enjoyed being there
5.0 / 5.0
Cindy & Rodney are amazing hosts of their beautiful home. We loved how cozy each room felt! Cindy was very kind to help us set up the ironing board & laundry room as we prepared to attend a wedding in SB. Would absolutely visit again! Cheers, Donovan
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed here with a group of friends and we were SO impressed! The neighborhood is just as beautiful as the home is. The location is unbeatable and is so close to restaurants, shopping, groceries, etc. Rodney was a wonderful host as well! Unlike other homes where it feels so minimal that it’s hard to feel comfortable or “at home”, Rodney’s home is a welcoming and comfortable feel with so many personal touches.
Incredibly clean and wonderful amenities, I would recommend any group to stay here!
5.0 / 5.0
Rodney's home is a welcome retreat. Cozy, super-clean, well-appointed, this San Roque home truly exudes the spirit of Santa Barbara.
5.0 / 5.0
Simply a delightful home. So clean and well appointed. Rodney even brought some oranges from his tree. Highly recommend this property.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful stay in this cozy home. Everything was perfect. Rodney was wonderful and so helpful. We look forward to another stay in the future. Thank you..The Katz Family
5.0 / 5.0
Could not have found a more precious neighborhood and home.
Graciously presented to guests.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a lovely home with an amazing, well stocked kitchen and great amenities (TV, streaming, wifi, etc.)
The owner, Rodney was extremely helpful and an excellent communicator!
My only cautionary note is that while this has has a "no pets" policy, the owners do have a dog and when not rented, the VRBO property is occupied by the owners and their dog. Except for a slight "pet smell" you wouldn't notice that a dog lives there, unless you are allergic, which I am.
Otherwise an excellent choice for your Santa Barbara stay!!
5.0 / 5.0
We visited Rodney’s house while we had wedding events all weekend. We also had our 15 month old with us who had specific nap times - and Rodney was so generous and flexible with check in and check out so we could get her naps in. He was friendly, helpful, and the house was so well stocked with everything we needed. We loved walking the neighborhood with our toddler and spending time out on the front lawn and back patio. We hope to visit again soon!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home in a very nice residential district with stores and restaurants close by. Host was accessible and helpful. Really a nice place with attention to detail. We would stay there again anytime
5.0 / 5.0
The home felt like our home! Quiet neighborhood! Very well equipped. Totally enjoyed our stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Spacious 3br house in quiet neighborhood. Easy to get downtown. Rodney easy to work with and well worth his intro to the amenities. Stayed for family wedding and worked well with pleanty of space shared by 5 adults. Fully equiped kitchen if needed. Comfortable beds forfull night's sleep.
5.0 / 5.0
We had the best time at this VRBO. Rodney was extremely kind, personable and hospitable. I’ve honestly never had a better host. The place is perfect, clean and welcoming especially for a family. We would love to come again!
5.0 / 5.0
Spacious, comfortable and Rodney was very attentive
5.0 / 5.0
Rodney is a very welcoming and generous host. His home is beautiful and comfortable. We had a wonderful time walking the neighborhood and enjoying the charm and character of the homes. Rodney was available if we needed him, yet we found everything easily. Thank you for opening your home and we will try to come back!
5.0 / 5.0
Rodney is an incredible host. The house is well equipped with everything we needed. Great location in a beautiful neighborhood.
We would definitely stay again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Barbara?
The average price for a rental in Santa Barbara is $510 per night. This rental is $152 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Cottage Walking Distance to Everything. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Charming Cottage Walking Distance to Everything pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming Cottage Walking Distance to Everything?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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