Beautiful Foothills Home with complete amenities and huge garden

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7120.8 sq m

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Dryer
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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Air conditioning

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Santa Barbara, CA

University of California, Santa Barbara
‪5 min drive‬
Goleta Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Upper State Street
‪6 min drive‬
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

A beautiful 3-bedroom family home with a huge garden located in a gorgeous, quiet neighborhood in the Santa Barbara foothills between Santa Barbara and Goleta. The living room has a wood fireplace, comfortable sofas and dining area. The kitchen has its own separate dining area which opens onto the side patio, and is complete with electric stove and oven, microwave, refrigerator and deep freeze, coffeemaker, and complete utensils. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed and its own bathroom, the second bedroom has a queen-sized bed, and the third bedroom has a double bed and a single bed. The garden has a beautiful area to dine outside, a gas heating column next to the patio table, and a gas barbeque.

The house is located on Cathedral Oaks Road, with beautiful hiking areas and parks within walking distance, and is close to the 101 freeway, for access within minutes to downtown Santa Barbara and beaches. Also very close to shopping centers and to UCSB

Our guests have free run of the whole house and garden, except for the closed-off owner's area, , which we maintain as an office where we work weekdays 9 am - 5 pm.

Interaction with Guests
We are available at any time by telephone and email, and can often be reached in the owner's area.

The Neighborhood

A quiet residential neighborhood, with parks, close to great hiking. Also close to the 101 freeway and shopping centers, minutes away from downtown Santa Barbara, beaches, UCSB and airport.
Close to bus stops.

Property manager

Thomas Tunberg

Languages

English, French, German, Greek

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests must park in driveway, no parking in front of neighboring houses. Dogs are not allowed to get up on sofas or beds, poop or bark in the garden.

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 deadlock

About the area

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is home to this holiday home. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or UC SB Events Center.

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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

University of California, Santa Barbara - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
Goleta Beach - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
Upper State Street - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
Mission Santa Barbara - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
Santa Barbara Bowl - 14 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

Goleta Station - 6 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - ‬3 min drive
‪Zodo’s Bowling and Beyond - ‬3 min drive
‪Dune Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Foothills Home with complete amenities and huge garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Foothills Home with complete amenities and huge garden?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Foothills Home with complete amenities and huge garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Foothills Home with complete amenities and huge garden located?

Situated in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and within 3 miles (5 km) of Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond and Lookout County Park. Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Rancho La Patera and Stow House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

3 Jan 2025

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

Wonderful family holiday property

When looking for a place to spend the holidays, we look for coziness and convenience. This property and the hosts filled the bill. It was easy to access and just as described in the listing. And the hosts went to extra step to even include a bit of holiday lighting and decor! Communication with the hosts was easy and helpful. We would definitely consider returning in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

30 Dec 2023

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

Convenient and Spacious

We will definitely stay here again. This is perfect for a family and so close to everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

22 Feb 2023

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

Great stay

Property was clean and inviting. We had a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

silvana r.

25 Sept 2023

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

Cozy home

Enjoyed our stay, close to families. All worked out well. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

16 July 2023

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

Santa Barbara house

Had a great time…loved that it had 3 bd and 5 beds. Great patio with umbrella & BBQ

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen F.

23 Oct 2023

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

Visiting grandma

Enjoyed the yard for the kids to play in. Was very close to assisted living facility we were visiting.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

12 Apr 2021

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

Weekend trip

This is a lovely small house with a beautiful back yard. The street is fairly busy so you hear some traffic, but it’s not too loud. We had a great stay and would come again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Helen V.

22 July 2023

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

Convenient to UCSB

The house was very clean and well equipped. It's VERY dated, though.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edrees H., Redondo Beach, CA

30 May 2023

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

Good place to stay for weekend trip!

The house is really comfortable and has everything you need. We had a great weekend stay! Location is really good just 10 mins drive go downtown and theres a lot around. Kitchen is well equipped, and house is spatious with nice beautiful outdoor area. Enjoyed it here.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri W., Goleta

5 Apr 2023

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

Goleta Stay

We enjoyed our stay, they were so kind to accept our reservation on a short notice. Our house was being fumigated and we were able to have our dog and cat with us. The back yard is beautiful and the space inside was clean and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin W.

29 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant Stay

Stayed here while we were visiting extended family in the area for a weekend. Check-in was very easy, and all the basics we needed were in the home. House has a beautiful backyard and is in a convenient location. The only small bummer was the traffic noise along Cathedral Oaks throughout the night was tough to sleep through. Otherwise a pleasant stay. It would be a great place to stay if you have kids given the terrific backyard!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vince P.

14 Dec 2020

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

Tom and Despina were great.

What else can I say?

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marsha M.

31 Oct 2017

Great for Families

A perfect large, comfortable home for families. Everything a person could possible need to stay for a week or so is provided in the home, even an iron and ironing board for those last minute wrinkles. Warm, comfortable, inviting, and lots of eclectic art pieces for your viewing pleasure. Extremely clean. I highly recommend renting this home. Hopefully, we will be coming back, too!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina S.

18 July 2016

The house was perfect, clean & spacious with a grill available for use. Definitely plan on returning

This was the perfect spot to reunite with friends. There were plenty of beds & all amenities available for use (grill, kitchenware, towels & blankets) w complementary wine from Thomas. It was a 15 min uber ride to the beach & bars in downtown Santa Barbara. The weather was perfect! Definitely would plan another trip to SB! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

22 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful Property & Great Neighborhood

I traveled to SB/Goleta for the first time w/ my 2 small Shiba Inu dogs. I was very pleased with this property. Not only was it very clean and comfortable, it has an incredible backyard that enabled my dogs to run around and wear themselves out. Also a great neighborhood for dogwalks. Property is in close proximity to 101 freeway, stores and restaurants. Property owners were very quiet & respectful of privacy. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F., Camino, California

25 June 2023

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

Nice, Well Equipped House in Goleta

The house was very nice, clean, comfortable, and has a lovely back yard. Two bedrooms face a busy road but it quiets down at night. The kitchen was very well equipped with lots of cooking and eating utensils, pots, pans, plates, etc. We had a minor issue with the icemaker and some kitchen outlets not working, but these were easily worked around. Overall the house was perfect for our trip to celebrate our daughter's UCSB graduation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

15 Apr 2018

Very comfortable home

The house was wonderful, and the owners were warm, welcoming, and friendly. The backyard is beautiful, and was a perfect place to hang out and relax after a day of sightseeing. The location is great - approximately half way between the UCSB campus and downtown, and a short drive to Highway 101. The yard was great for our little dogs, and we could relax because the space was securely fenced. Of the four adults in our group, I'm the lightest sleeper (and should emphasize that I'm an EXTREMELY light, ultra-sensitive, sleeper). The other three adults had no trouble sleeping, but the road traffic was enough to wake me in the early hours (I was in one of the front bedrooms). But the others had no problem at all. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again -- I'd just request the back (master) bedroom. On this trip, we gave that room to my 90-year old dad, so he could have his own bathroom, and be able to find it easily in the middle of the night. We loved the lemon, orange, and avocado trees, and we even juiced some oranges using the home's juicer. This house was awesome.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

7 Nov 2022

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

UCSB Parents Weekend

Great house for our family on a trip to visit our son for UCSB parent's weekend. As advertised. Smooth and easy transaction with attentive property owner.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

20 Aug 2022

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

Family Visit

Property was very accessible, clean, and easy. Thomas and Despina took care of everything to make sure the family was well-received and comfortable. Having the backyard for morning breakfasts and a family dinner was great. The room-specific air conditioners were a great touch. Thanks for helping make the family visiting very welcomed and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Wendy V., Poway

20 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Nice Place But Noisy Street

The house was clean and it was easy to converse with the owners. Our experience with the neighborhood is that the street was very busy and noisy, especially at night. With two bedrooms facing the street the noise throughout the night was an issue. That is the main reason I did not rate this place any higher than three stars. This was the first place we have stayed that did not have a 'book of information' about the city and surrounding area. Not a big deal, but it is something for the owners to think about. Some area attractions, maps, menus, locations of stores or museums, etc. would be helpful.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Julia H.

16 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun getaway

Our group enjoyed our stay, in particular the lovely backyard. The furniture is a little outdated, and it felt like the floors were a little dusty. Other than that, we had a lovely time.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Celia R.

22 Aug 2021

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

Great house for a weekend away!

Our group of ladies had a blast! The backyard is lovely and the house was centrally located to all of SB’s best spots.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meichelle A., Santa Barbara, USA

16 Aug 2021

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

Great house, lovely yard. Clean.

I really liked the code punch at front door for check in. Clean and lovely

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Preethi V.

6 July 2021

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

Well kept beautiful property

the property was neat and clean and located pretty close to UCSB . backyard was beautiful and wish we had more time to enjoy it. maybe next time !

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

21 June 2021

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

Nice location

We liked the amount of space and everything was convenient.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Thomas Tunberg

We have been living in Santa Barbara since 2005, and have a business publishing art books and organizing art exhibitions.

Languages:

English, French, German, Greek

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