Character abounds in renowned winemaker Bryan Babcock and his wife Lisa's enchanting 1920s Mediterranean home, situated perfectly for exploring the spectacular Santa Barbara Riviera (3 minutes from beach!) & nearby wine country. Located in Montecito on nearly an acre of landscaped grounds, the four bedroom house accommodates eight guests comfortably. For an additional cost feel free to inquire about our charming guest cottage. House guests receive complimentary tasting & discounts on our wines.
Ideal Rooms for Entertaining: The fabulous dining room comfortably seats up to ten guests and is conveniently situated next to the gourmet kitchen. Well equipped, the cheery kitchen, with fantastic garden view, features a 6-burner Wolf range with double oven, dishwasher, microwave, and stainless refrigerator, as well as accessories for meal preparation and service. Adjacent to the dining area, is the large, cozy family room with views of the majestic oaks, flower garden, and fountain. Curl up with a book or watch a movie in this gorgeous room with beamed ceiling and beautiful old world fireplace.
Charming, Restful Bedrooms: Upstairs, four charming and restful bedrooms await you. Three of the bedrooms have their own bathrooms. The master, with an en suite bathroom has a shower, garden view, television, king bed and romantic balcony. Another bedroom, also with a balcony, has a bath adjacent, queen bed and a view of the rose garden. The third bedroom, with en suite bathroom and shower, has a beautiful antique queen bed and a gorgeous view of the garden with the fountain below. Finally, the fourth upstairs room has a queen bed a small sunroom, perfect for reading, and a small half bath nearby.
ALL bedrooms in the Main House are upstairs.
Inviting Guest Cottage: Down a stone path, an inviting, two story guest cottage accommodates another four guests and is available for larger groups at an extra cost. The upstairs is bright, with high beamed ceilings and is thoughtfully appointed with a king bed, charming decor, and two sets of French doors leading to a large balcony. There is a full bath upstairs as well, with a beautiful vintage tiled floor. The first level has a queen bed and a kitchenette with a small fridge, sink, coffeemaker, microwave and toaster, with seating and a cute table perfect for a morning scone and coffee. Parking is conveniently available near the home's front door, with room for a vehicle or two back by the guest cottage.
Our home is perfect for spending quality time with friends and family.
SORRY, BUT NO EVENTS due to the location in a small quiet neighborhood.
Regular Gardening schedule occurs weekly on Tuesdays.
PETS require approval prior to booking. We allow pets with the consideration of a $360 pet fee (per pet) (per week) & a signed pet agreement.
House guests receive COMPLIMENTARY wine tasting at the renowned Babcock Winery located in the acclaimed Santa Rita Hills appellation.* The winery is a picturesque 50 min drive north of the Vintner's House. Guests also receive a 25% discount on any wine purchases. If you can’t make it up to the winery, but would like to have some Babcock wines during your stay, we are more than happy to deliver them to the house prior to your arrival. Babcockwinery.com
*Wine tasters must be 21 or older, however there is much to explore and for those who are underage or do not drink wine. Additionally, we have games such as checkers, chess and a pool table. We have many areas to picnic both indoor and out. We carry an enormous collection of vintage vinyl, for sale, along with other very cool vintage finds!