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Santa Barbara Classic - Historic Comfort in the Heart of Santa Barbara!

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Living Room with fireplace
Kitchen looking towards bathroom 2 and laundry area~ and stairs to upstairs family suite
Dining Room with fireplace
Outdoor dining with gas BBQ grill

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Downstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Upstairs

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Den - Upstairs

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Downstairs

Bathroom 2 - Shared - Downstairs

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Santa Barbara Classic - Historic Comfort in the Heart of Santa Barbara!

Santa Barbara Classic - Traditional Downtown Victorian
3 BEDROOMS + DEN | 2 BATHROOMS | 10 GUESTS

In the heart of downtown Santa Barbara is a historic Victorian home offering walkability to the best restaurants and entertainment the town has to offer. Just five blocks away is the Santa Barbara Public Market full of varying food options, more award-winning eateries, art galleries, theatres, and more to explore.

Built in the 1870s, this colorful home has all the charm and whimsy you could hope for. You’ll be greeted by a relaxing porch swing overlooking fruit trees and bee-friendly gardens. Step inside to a classic Living Room with an elegant fireplace, bay windows, and ornate finishes. The formal Dining Room has space for ten guests and leads into a stocked Kitchen. The Bathrooms are fully remodeled with modern conveniences while keeping old-world charm. Three Bedrooms and a Den offer more than enough sleeping accommodations for a large family. The Back Patio is complete with a dining area and grill framed by more fruit trees and gardens.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Historic Victorian Home
- 5-Minute Drive to Beach
- Heart of Downtown

**GUEST AGREES TO ELECTRONICALLY SIGN OUR RESERVATION AGREEMENT within 2 days of booking. (Emailed to Guest upon booking.)**

POLICIES:
- Minimum Age of Person Making Reservation: 30 years or older.
- Quiet Hours: 9:00pm-9:00am. Please respect our neighbors.
- No Smoking on Property.
- No Pets Allowed.
- No Party Rentals or Hosted Events.
- Check-in: 3:00pm or later.
- Check-out: 10:00am or earlier.
- Manager/Homeowner Reserves the Right to Deny Reservation.
- Until Confirmed, Rates are Subject to Change.

REVIEWS:
Our house is a 5 star home with over two dozen perfect reviews. When we recently changed property managers our prior reviews were lost, but here is what some guests have said about our home:
- “Perfect location! The house is larger than the picture indicates”
- “They have thought of everything—kitchen supplies, plush robes, etc. Could not have been happier”
- “The house kept cool in the day time and the beds were all very nice”
- “The house was absolutely perfect. We were able to sleep everyone comfortably
and we made good use of the bbq and kitchen.
- “Great location within easy walking distance to State Street.”
- “The house is a beautiful Victorian and furnished nicely”
- “Everything was VERY CLEAN”
- “This was a great location. We especially liked the back patio and front porch
swing. One thing to note is there are no bathrooms upstairs.”
- “Would book again!”
- “Gorgeous house. Really lovely and comfortably furnished. My friends and I
wished we could have stayed longer.”
- “We loved our stay here. It’s a quiet location close to downtown. Would stay
again 10/10.”
- “My Avon teammates and I stayed at the house. It was very comfortable and had
enough space so we weren’t tripping over each other. The back yard was a great
place to chill and chat over a glass of wine. I would definitely stay here again.”
- “A great family house. Plenty of room for our family of 5 and my sister with her
family of 4. …the upstairs space with beds and tv was great for the kids. My
teens don’t like to share beds so the twin beds upstairs were perfect.”

Property manager

Paradise Retreats
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Santa Barbara

Oak Park, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this holiday home. Travellers looking for local activities can try Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Earl Warren Showgrounds or UC SB Events Center. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Super Cucas Meat Mar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Zarape - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McConnell's Ice Cream - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cajé Coffee - Arlington St - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Barbara Classic - Historic Comfort in the Heart of Santa Barbara! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa Barbara Classic - Historic Comfort in the Heart of Santa Barbara!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Barbara Classic - Historic Comfort in the Heart of Santa Barbara!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Santa Barbara Classic - Historic Comfort in the Heart of Santa Barbara! located?

Located in Oak Park, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Arlington Theater, Santa Barbara Public Market and Alameda Park. Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Granada Theatre are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome girls trip!

We had a fantastic trip to SB for our annual girls trip! We walked and rode bikes everywhere and didn't need our cars! The home is older and we loved the charm. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage

We loved this house, everything was accommodating for a group of girls. The only "complaint" we had was there was an odor in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home

We were very pleased with our stay in this adorable house! The 10 adults in our party were very comfortable staying in this house. The upstairs had plenty of mirrors and was a great space to get ready in. The house had plenty of towels and supplies. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Barbara family trip

We had a great time visiting with family. The location was central to the downtown and not far from the beach. The house was clean and spacious for all of our guests. We had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Santa Barbara house!

We recently went here with close friends and family for our wedding! It was a great location. Has tons of space to sleep and hangout.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Barbara getaway

The stay was great. The house was comfortable, clean, cozy, and perfect for our family. We enjoyed our stay. The location was PERFECT. Super convenient and 5-10 min drive to all of our destinations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Moms Getaway

We stayed at this house for our annual Mom’s getaway and enjoyed it very much. Great location, we were able to walk to State Street for dinner every night. Very clean, we felt safe, and very comfortable beds. No bathroom upstairs which might be difficult with kids/families but was fine for our group. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for big family group.

Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home, good location

A very comfortable home with plenty of sleeping options! We found the house to be very clean upon arrival, with plenty of towels and linens, and well stocked kitchen. I would definitely stay here again if I come back to Santa Barbara
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay there again

Great location. Close to State Street shops and restaurants - in walking distance. Quiet and comfortable. Felt like being at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

Walkability!!! This property is walkable with a 4 year old to parks and restaurants and there's even a bus stop near by. We were quite impressed with the historic nature of this house and how well it has been preserved yet at the same time, really appreciated that it has been updated with modern conveniences. The multiple rooms really worked for our range of ages, places for naps and work. The patio space was easily large enough for us to have a gathering of 12 for dinner. I hope to have my family return for more family fun!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Artafern A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

Good overall. Directions on where to park and how to get in from the back entrance, though being late night I accidently tried the front door until re-reading instructions. Parking area is a little cramped but can get used to it and just be cautious. Upstairs gets hot even at night and when the thermostat was off so be mindful to keep AC on at a temp so you don't wake up sweating. Larger bathroom has a tub, shower, and laundry -- only one door to these so if someone needs to access laundry then they will see you indecent or on the toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House worked out really well for our family

House was very quaint and well stocked. Worked great for our families needs and it had many beds and ample linens and towels. We were initially concerned about the units in the back but we didn't hear them at all and had a really nice quiet family weekend. Great location as it is a nice quiet block but short walk to State St. Property manager was always responsive and very accommodating, we would stay there again, 5 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family home for a week.

This old home had plenty of charm and space for our family of 4 adults and two small children. The 2 updated bathrooms are beautiful. The kitchen, although retaining original cupboards and drawers, functioned well and had everythingvwe needed. We appreciated the plastic childrens' plates, cups, and bowls. Our kids ate only at the kitchen table make clean up easy. The location in a quiet neighborhood was ideal for us. We walked to restaurants on State St. and to the park with the outstanding childrens' zone and duck pond. We were very comfortable staying at this house and would recommend to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and lots of space

This house was great! Very clean and lots of space. Nice amenities and very cozy vibes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

The house was very interesting and fun our family enjoyed it. It had old charm
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie D., Gardena

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remembering my Brother

Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

sleeping arrangements

The bed arrangement in this house may work out with small children, but it definitely is not appropriate for older children and adults. Too crowded! Also, the king bed downstairs is ridiculously high. I had to buy a step stool to get into bed. And the trundle beds are not adequate for older children and adults. Quaintness and charm only go so far. A good night's sleep is more important. The location was great but parking is insufficient for ten people. Bathroom and kitchen were fine. Plenty of towels for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

Very clean. Well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, historic home in beautiful SB

Staying in this lovely Victorian home was a fun blend of old architecture and modern comfort. High ceilings, beautiful woodwork, and creaky wood floors contributed to the ambience, while comfortable beds, recently updated bathroom and full kitchen contributed to the comfort. There was plenty of comfortable seating in the living room, dining room and outdoor dining for our family of 8. The location was perfect, in a quiet neighborhood close to everything we needed and walkable to The Daily Grind. The service/cleaning fee was high for everything they ask you to do on checkout. All in all, a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Barbara Wedding

We were in town for my daughters wedding and had family staying with us for the week. Beautiful home, neighborhood and perfect for large groups such as ours. Would stay again and again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was just wonderful, we in Santa Barbara for my niece's wedding. The location perfect, just great

Location great, home great, just wonderful. I hope that they ok with us, because my first time hope I got it right
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosetta A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, very accommodating they let us check in early

I would highly recommend. My only suggestion is to purchase a broom for the property, we couldn’t find one
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We stayed at the house for our annual family vacation. Terrific location in walking distance of shops and restaurants. Great house. It was well stocked and very clean. Quiet neighborhood too. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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