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Fabulous 1920's Mediterranean Estate

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior detail
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Montecito, CA
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Butterfly Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Guest Cottage - Available to add-on at extra cost

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 1 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 2 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 3 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom Upstairs

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Cottage Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs Bath

Toilet

Guest Bath 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bath 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Fabulous 1920's Mediterranean Estate

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!

Property manager

Lisa Boisset
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets allowed only with prior approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets require pre approval, a nominal pet fee of $360 per pet per week and the completion of our pet agreement. Please discuss prior to booking.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Montecito, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Montecito, CA

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Butterfly Beach - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Westmont College - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 8 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blenders In The Grass - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Merci To Go - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bettina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Summerland Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous 1920's Mediterranean Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous 1920's Mediterranean Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous 1920's Mediterranean Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous 1920's Mediterranean Estate located?

Located in Montecito, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fernald Point and Lookout Park. Miramar Beach and Summerland Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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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

Henry E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Vacation
We loved staying at this beautiful San Leandro Lane house. The property manager was super helpful and friendly. A wonderful taste of Montecito!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday trip
We had an amazing girls’ weekend celebrating my mother’s 80th birthday and loved the beautiful yard and excellent location of this magical property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wedding weekend
This house was perfect for our family while visiting Montecito for our niece's wedding. The layout is great so you don't feel on top of each other, yet there's plenty of space to be together. The kitchen was a wonderful space to cook, drink some wine and hang out together. Authentic vintage charm and a perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation calm
We loved our stay at this beautiful property. It was a calm retreat from the hustle and bustle of graduation weekend. It felt like walking in to a modern history book. The surroundings and building are so nicely restored and the furnishings are carefully thought out and comfortable. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karla
Wonderful place for a family get together! We loved the 1920's Spanish Mediterranean vibe. The yard was nice for lawn games and enjoying the beautiful weather.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous getaway!
This house and property is so beautiful! We came from Chicago for a family vacation in mid-December (11 adults, including grandparents and adult age grandkids), and were so happy to find this home. We rented the main house and the cottage house, and it was perfect for our group. We had enough room for everyone, and the outdoor spaces were just as beautiful as the indoor spaces. It was the classic Mediterranean home, beautifully decorated and appointed with everything you’d need for a comfortable, relaxing, luxurious stay. It felt like we were living in a movie. The host was so responsive with our questions and made sure we had everything we needed. The surrounding areas were also beautiful and we had a great time hiking and walking the surrounding trails and neighborhoods. I can’t say enough great things about our vacation and our stay here. We hope to come back again someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Efrat M., Los Gatos CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best house for family get together
Unique, beautiful, artistic, super invested house w plenty of indoor and outdoor space for alone and together. This home away from home was a big reason for an unforgettable long family weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Weekend!
What an incredible stay! It was our daughter's wedding weekend and we wanted to make it a fun, family stay. Beautiful home, beautiful yard - we instantly felt at home, and frankly, did not want to leave! Perfect space for all of us and the cottage was a bonus for the newlyweds! Everything we needed and more - cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't have been nicer
The home was exactly as pictured. It was a beautiful, private property ideally situated close to town but also right across the street from a sweet little walking trail. The living spaces worked perfectly for our family and the backyard was terrific for sunny relaxing afternoons!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

maria d., San Juan Capistrano

Wedding weekend bliss
The most beautiful and comfortable place for my family to stay for our wedding weekend. Every room is unique and gorgeous, and I couldn’t imagine a better spot to spend time with loved ones, and to get ready with my sisters, mom and bridesmaids on our special day. Absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing This little piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Beutiful Villa
We stayed at the Babcock house when my son was getting married in Montecito. The house created a calming, homey oasis for our family during a very busy time. We all said it was a little piece of Italy in CA! We would definitely stay there again. We also rented the charming back-house so that we would have the entire compound. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax in Montecito
We had just an amazing time in this Montecito home. The property is special. Just a vintage home that is comfortable with fun and special decor. The garden is exceptional. After the hustle and bustle of Santa Barbara we loved returning to the relaxing grounds. The outdoor spaces were fantastic and our 2 dogs enjoyed it all fully. After dinner in the garden we ended every evening in the large living room with the stone fire blazing. Terrific!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Ahhhhmazing!
We are a group of 10 women who travel around the state running half-marathons and enjoying mamas weekends away. This was - by far - the most beautiful house we have ever rented. The grounds are beautiful, the house and guest house easily big enough to house all of us, and the kitchen equipped with everything we needed. The hosts were wonderful about giving us advice before we got there, and their wines were fantastic! I would recommend this house to anyone coming to Santa Barbara with a big group. We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Woodside, CA

Absolutely charming
We fell in love with this house & property. It's gorgeous and has so much charm and character. Our children loved playing in the yard. It is an older home so if you need new construction and high-tech amenities, this might not be your cup of tea. But clearly someone has put a lot of thought and love into this home and it shows. We would love to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three Generations of Family Together
For the second summer in a row, my husband and I hosted our children and their families at the Babcock house. Although we live within easy driving distance from each other in LA County, we rarely spend unstructured time together. The property is a quick drive from our homes but a world away. The house plus cottage are perfect for our young grandkids. The beautiful fenced yard is a perfect playground, and it’s easy to give over one of the two large living rooms to their toys and games. The big kitchen allows for multiple adults to work in it simultaneously. Santa Barbara is close by, with a children’s science museum and a zoo in addition to restaurants and shopping. Montecito is convenient for grocery shopping (and Urgent Care!), and Butterfly Beach is close by. The week together is often noisy and chaotic but a priceless opportunity for all the generations to create and maintain close ties under one roof. The house and grounds are unique, and we cherish the annual opportunity to make them our own.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben B., Alpharetta , GA

Getting together for friends wedding
We have been fortunate in staying at VRBO properties throughout the US and Europe. The Babcock House has to rank as one of our favorite locations! We all know, when you get family an/or friends together, the people are the main reason whether it is a ' 'wonderfully' memorable occasion or, not as much. It does help if you have a wonderful 'character' residence with comfy beds, a big enough fridge, awesome cooker (as well as high capacity BBQ) and plenty of space to either gather, or have some alone time with a good book (paperback or iPad). Well if you're looking for these things, then this is the property for you! I forgot one last important item helpful and charming hosts, which Lisa certainly was! We had two families, totaling 10, between the age of 18 and 'older'. We hadn't seen each other for some time, we left CA for GA three years ago and our very good friends moved to OR 6 months ago. We have known each other for 21 years. Most importantly all the kids got back together, with their respective partners and the venue became a marvelous backdrop for 5 days of reminiscing, catching up and making some new wonderful family memories. Highly recommend this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely Spanish estate
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lourdes n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique House
Great house for family gathering. Large yard for my dog was a plus. The kitchen was large and had enough items to accommodate family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and Beautiful property
My closest family and friends stayed at this beautiful home and guest house the week before my wedding. The property was spacious, charming, and had lots of character. The layout of the house was fun to explore and the outdoor space was just as beautiful as the inside. The hosts were extremely helpful and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anke C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family getaway
Beautiful property perfect for a family getaway. Play set and large grass area was great for the kids to run around and play. We rented both the main house and guest house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Montecito vacation
I was looking for a special home to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday with our family, and this was such a beautiful place to stay! We all were very happy, had most of our meals outside, with the gorgeous weather, and enjoyed the location. Even our dog enjoyed the yard! As a Designer, myself, I appreciated all the art and design choices made for the home by the owner. With many family members that love to read, our only helpful hint would be for better lighting by the beds and sitting areas. We loved our stay and really enjoyed visiting your winery! What a fun excursion and some of the best wines I've tasted! We are now wine club members at Babcock Winery and hope to visit again soon. We have beautiful memories to last a lifetime! Thank you for sharing your special home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kristyn C., Greenwood Village Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Home
This place makes you feel like you are staying somewhere in the French countryside. It is beautiful. If you are looking for a modern home with lots of amenities, this is not the place for you. But to host the bridesmaids before our daughters wedding, it was perfect. Everyone loved long chats by the fireside, the beautiful flowers and gardens. It was the old world charm and special details that made our stay magical. Thank you for sharing this special home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway
Our group had a fantastic stay. The property was clean and beautiful and the host was very responsive and organized with communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Experience!
M family of 7 had the best time! Such an amazing place!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

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Hosted by Lisa Boisset

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