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Cozy, Romantic Retreat in the Heart of Santa Barbara near the Historical Mission

Cozy, Romantic Retreat in the Heart of Santa Barbara near the Historical Mission

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A secluded sanctuary, private garden.
A tall hedge encloses the property, enter through the wooden gate.
Dine al fresco.
Lay out in the sun, completely private.
The lanterns are charged by the sun and lights up at night.

Overview of Cozy, Romantic Retreat in the Heart of Santa Barbara near the Historical Mission

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Popular LocationMission Santa Barbara16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Bowl16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara County Courthouse3 min drive
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)13 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cozy, Romantic Retreat in the Heart of Santa Barbara near the Historical Mission

This beautiful Craftsman cottage duplex ( downstairs) in the prestigious Upper East/ Lower Riviera, is enclosed by a tall hedge. You enter through a wooden gate into a lush, private garden with splashing fountain, fruit trees and rose garden. There is a large gas barbeque, and outside dining for four.

The inside has been renovated with an open floorplan. There is an 'art deco' bathroom, a large closet and a kitchen with a wonderful view of the garden.

Relax in this serene, romantic get away, a short walk from the historical Mission with it's breathtaking Rose garden. Explore the Koi pond and gazebo in Alice Keck Park on your way to State Street with the spectacular restaurants and exclusive shops. Enjoy the fantastic beaches, a multitude of hiking trails and taste some of the best wines in the world.

Property manager

Lena

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
The wonderful view from the Casita guest studio
Luxurious Guest Casita with Stunning City & Mountain Views
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, (118 reviews)
Luxurious Guest Casita with Stunning City & Mountain Views

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Santa Barbara

This vacation home is located in Lower Riviera, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Santa Barbara Harbor and Cabrillo Bikeway. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum are also worth visiting.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Mission Santa Barbara - 16 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 16 min walk
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min drive
  • Stearns Wharf - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell - 3 min drive
  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • IHOP - 15 min walk
  • Secret Bao - 3 min drive
  • Cajé Coffee - Arlington St - 19 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in the Lower Riveira
Wonderful stay in a very cute apartment. We stayed with Lena for a month as we moved to Santa Barbara from Australia for work. All the travel disruption from coronavirus meant we had to change a few things around for our arrival - but Lena was more than helpful. She was super flexible with our changing conditions on the ground and very understanding. She made sure that there were some essentials in the flat on arrival and it was all very tidy and clean. We stayed in touch regularly throughout the stay and she always ensured that we had everything we needed. The garden was also a real blessing for our little boy who essentially learnt to walk there. Beautiful area too - 20-25 mins walk from downtown. Could not recommend more highly.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clare K., Providence, RI

Great place for a quiet stay
The apartment is very well appointed, with a comfortable bed and en-suite bathroom in the bedroom that is divided from the living area with folding doors. The garden is a delight, and even in December it was a lovely place to take my morning coffee. Having a washer/dryer was a great amenity for those who stay longer. The area is one of my favorite in Santa Barbara. Lena is a lovely hostess, both unobtrusive and helpful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joy F.

Lena's vacation home
Our stay at Lena's vacation home was absolutely wonderful. We loved the unit and all of the amenities that where available to us. The unit was extremely clean with a great layout. Lena is a wonderful host and was very helpful with letting us know some of the sites to visit in the area. The home was very private which was what we were looking for and close to State Street so we could just shop, visit the harbor or just people watch. We will definatelty come back for another visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

Sweet Retreat
My husband, toddler, and I had a wonderful stay. We wanted a place we could call home away from home to rest. We wanted something more than a stale hotel stay. We found it! The adorable private yard welcomed us each morning. The home is cute with some very nice features and it has everything you need and more. We made breakfast every morning, enjoyed the local sites each day, and snuck away back to our little sanctuary in the hills each night. The owner, Lena, was very welcoming, helpful and very quick with communication and lots of tips. We had zero complaints and I don't think we will go back to hotels again if all trips can be like this. When I realized I forgot to sign the guest book I was sad because we do plan on a return trip and it would be nice to see our names in there from this time. Our stay was 4 nights. We found the home safe for our toddler. It was very easy to travel anywhere we needed to go. We recommend a stay. ☺ When can I go back?!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wanda K., Phoenix

Beautiful, quiet, great location
This is such a lovely, private and quiet cottage, I would recommend it to anyone. Lena is a lovely and responsive host as well. This is the second time I have stayed here, and it is my favorite in Santa Barbara.

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Hosted by Lena

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