A group of friends stayed here for two short nights and it was a fantastic place. Classic old house perched on the hill, amazing view, great grounds. Laurel was great and easy to work with to set everything up. Far enough from town to be quiet and relaxing but close enough to run for more wine if needed. There's a great patio and fireplace and the views are ridiculously good. Definitely didn't want to leave.

We were in Santa Barbara attending a friend's daughter's wedding. I was in charge of finding a house for our group, this villa could be rented as four bedrooms, there is a studio outside of the main house. I was a little worried that our friends might find the house a bit old. The minute we walked in, everybody was going 'woo and ah", the villa is more beautiful than the pictures shown. The view is stunning, it feels like you are on the Mediterranean coast. We love sitting on the patio having breakfast and watch the fog dissipate, the ocean becomes clearer, we also love sipping wine outside in the evening, with the fireplace lit, watching the city lights below us and the stars above us twinkle. We all agreed that we would like to be back.

This house was absolutely gorgeous and comfortable, and the owner was lovely! We had a small group of girlfriends staying at this house for a weekend bride's trip and we almost never left the house because it was so wonderful! We really did try to make plans for the evening (there's a hotel bar nearby), but we found that there was no point in going to a hotel when we were staying at this house! A few comments about the house from the collective group: --Great kitchen, very useful for cooking for a family wanting to stay in the house. --Spectacular, breathtaking view. We all took so many pictures! --Comfortable rooms. A couple girls shared the rooms, but all rooms were comfortable and cozy with lovely sunlight. Think there were a couple of cribs as well, in case you have children. --Nice sitting areas, both inside and outside. If you're looking to relax with your family or group, the family/living room and the outdoor patio(s) are perfect. --Close to Trader Joe's if you need groceries. Think it was about a 10 minute drive. There is nothing major to complain about--just make sure to read the directions the owner provides you! Google maps and GPS takes you a bit off track when you're near the house.

Six friends since childhood have been having reunions once a year for the past 30 years. This year we returned to Santa Barbara and decided to rent a home. We *loved* our stay at this villa! It completely lived up to the online description. The owner and manager were cordial and responsive to all our questions. The views from the bedrooms and terraces were stunning. We enjoyed scenic hikes, a vist to the Art Museum, Botanical Gardens and beach, great meals at Arts & Letters Cafe and nearby El Encanto Hotel, and lovely afternoons and evenings on the patio. All six of us agreed that this was our best reunion yet, in no small part due to our beautiful accommodations.

Our group of 6 stayed at this exquisite home Labor Day weekend to celebrate a wedding at a nearby resort. This historic property lived and breathed romance!! We were all captivated by the warmth and elegance of the spanish-mediterranean design and architecture throughout the home and gardens. From the grand entryway to the panoramic views of the coastline from within each bedroom including the stone tiled patio and fireplace overlooking all of Santa Barbara made for perfect entertaining. Our 3 night stay along with the owner's gracious hospitality made for one of the most memorable experiences in our lives. Thank you for sharing this special place with all of us :)

We booked this villa for our family to stay at the weekend of my daughter's wedding last September. It was positively perfect. Views galore, outdoor spaces, plenty of room to eat, play, sleep and even hang my daughter's wedding gown with its long train. The rooms are spacious and so comfortable. Laurel is very generous with the ammenities in the house. It felt like home, and I can't think of one thing that we needed. I am looking forward to going back in October! We were so busy with the wedding last year. This visit will be spent enjoying this property! We are pretty regular visitors to Santa Barbara. I've stayed at some great places, but this house will always be my first choice in the future. It's tucked up in the hills. The views cannot be beat. It's a quick drive down the hill to the mission and downtown. We will venture out to get croissants at Renaut's Bakery (the best!), and perhaps visit one of the many fabulous restaurants in SB (Stella Mare, Jane, Milk and Honey...), BUT honestly, our plan is to just relax for a couple of days in this wonderful place. Laurel is fabulous to work with. I have recommended this place to many people, bragged about it to anyone who will listen, and have encouraged our wedding coordinator and floral designer to check it out as a petite venue for events. It's a gem!

Our family (including 2 adult children, spouse, significant other, and grandchild) stayed this summer. We can't say enough about the location, the view, the land, and the house. It was a truly memorable vacation.

We rented this enchanting property for our small wedding in February. The property has such a wow factor and really amazed us and our guests. We were married on the patio overlooking the coastline, the islands, and the city below. The gardens and house are so gorgeous. The experience was truly beyond our expectations and we all had such a great time relaxing and enjoying the grounds and the views. I felt like we were in Italy. The housekeeper, Margarita, helped us with food, table and coffee prep and was there to help things run smoothly, which turned out to be a very good thing. If you are going to have a small wedding, you can't go wrong having it here! It's unbelievable. We want to rent it again for our anniversaries!

One occasionally runs into property where the experience went way beyond your expectations, and this is one of them. My wife and I have rented several homes in Santa Barbara, 3 on the Rivera, and one on the beach on the mesa. The Rivera is a hill backing downtown SB, rises over 500 feet, and has some of the finest views in the entire region. Laurel's home sits on the very top of the Rivera with breath taking views of the ocean, the channel islands, downtown SB and you see both sunrise and sunset from this home. The home is very private, surrounded by beautiful grounds, and looks like an estate property that was likely the first one in the area. The home was very comfortable and we never ate out since we loved cooking in the kitchen and the eating outside near the patio fireplace. Several nights we ate in the large dinning room where the conversation went past 11 pm. This home is very comfortable for 2 couples or possible 3 if you don't mind sharing the 2 bathrooms upstairs. This home has enough indoor public spaces and outdoor deck space that it would be a perfect place to have a number of people over to celebrate a birthday or possibly do a small wedding. We hope to go back soon! Steve and Liz Norton, Olympia WA