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Remodeled clean quiet Family Retreat w/AC & Fire-Pit - Long or Short Term Stays

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Exterior
Inviting and relaxing front porch to watch the sunsets.
Front door with electronic personalized door lock.
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6168.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
    3 min drive
  • Upper State Street
    5 min drive
  • Goleta Beach
    9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    6 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 (Master)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (Main)

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 (Ensuite)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Remodeled clean quiet Family Retreat w/AC & Fire-Pit - Long or Short Term Stays

A lovely quiet super-clean furnished 3bd/2ba home suitable for "Long & Short Term Stays" on a private .23 acre cul-de-sac lot within a 5 minute drive to UCSB, beaches, shops, theaters and the SB Airport. It's an 8 minute drive to downtown Santa Barbara and the Harbor. We are 1 block from the bicycle path leading to beaches and UCSB.

Gourmet kitchen with large extra eating area has granite counter-tops, marble floors and Thermidor gas stove. Main bathroom has soaker tub/shower and ensuite bath has large tiled shower, recirculating hot water and heated floors. Home has central air conditioning, gas fireplace in living room and gas fire pit in backyard to enjoy the dark starry evenings.
Kitchen has a RO (reverse osmosis) drinking water filtration system, filtered ice maker, a Keurig coffee & latte maker (20+ pods supplied), drip coffee, French Press and all the appliances, dishes, pots, pans and utensils you will need to create your at-home meals.
A natural gas BBQ is ready to enhance your culinary skills. Also included is high speed internet. Just bring your toothbrush as everything you need is available.
Access to the house includes living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is an additional locked room with the cleaners supplies, towels, sheets, bedding, etc & owner's personal belongings that will not be available. There is shared access to the adjacent laundry room with washer and dryer just outside the locked back door.
The home is on a 1/4 acre pie-shaped lot and you are welcome to use the fenced backyard with patio table/chairs and fire-pit. My wife and I stay in an ADU cottage on the back corner of the property when we are not visiting grand children so we are available to assist with any needs. This is a quiet family-oriented neighborhood so no groups, parties or drugs. No smoking in the house or on the property.
Please be advised that the comfort and privacy of you (our guests) are of the utmost importance.

HOUSE RULES

Backyard quiet time is 9pm to 8am. We are a quiet family neighborhood.
No groups or parties.
No smoking in the house or on the property.
No non-prescription drugs.
Maximum number of overnight guests is 6 plus added infants <2 yrs.
Maximum number of additional visitors (not overnight) is 6 people.
Parking available for 1 car on the driveway plus added non-restricted street parking.
1 or 2 dogs are welcome if house broken and not left alone or unsupervised. Please pick-up after your pet.

Property manager

Rick and Lynne Hannay
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We love children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet
Dogs are to be 2+ years old

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We love our lovely Santa Barbara home and are happy to share it with other responsible respectful families who will enjoy their 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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Zoo, or check out an event or a game at UC SB Events Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Map
Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 5 min drive
  • University of California, Santa Barbara - 6 min drive
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 10 min drive
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 12 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dave's Dogs Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Remodeled clean quiet Family Retreat w/AC & Fire-Pit - Long or Short Term Stays pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Remodeled clean quiet Family Retreat w/AC & Fire-Pit - Long or Short Term Stays?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remodeled clean quiet Family Retreat w/AC & Fire-Pit - Long or Short Term Stays?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Remodeled clean quiet Family Retreat w/AC & Fire-Pit - Long or Short Term Stays located?

This family-friendly Santa Barbara holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Barbara County Public Health SB Health Care Center. Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond and Upper State Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Friendly Stay
We have 2 under 2...so we were looking for a family friendly spot to stay with our family. This place was perfect! We appreciated the children's books, toys, and crib! The location is close to all the destinations we wanted to go to, but was in a quiet neighborhood that was appropriate for our kiddos. Rick was really communicative and thorough with instructions and helpful tips!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and great host
We were an adult party of five and the house and bedroom configurations were perfect for us. The living room is large and well-configured. The kitchen is equipped with everything you'll need. Great house, kind and communicative host, and lovely neighbors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing retreat in Santa Barbara
Great stay at Rick's! The house was very clean and comfortable. Rick was very helpful and communicative. The living room was big and had a lot couch space for relaxing. My favorite part was the fire pit, it was so nice to spend an evening talking out by it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mckenzie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rick And Lynne are fantastic people.
The place was wonderful and the owners live on sight and willing to help you with anything. It was like I was living with my mom and dad. I had no issues and would definitely return
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S., St Louis MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Road Trip
We loved staying in this wonderful home. It was welcoming, clean, and comfortable. The location was great for getting out and exploring the beaches and community. Rick and Lynne were in residence in the separate cottage on the property while we were there. We crossed paths outside a couple of times. They are so friendly, ready to answer touristy questions, while also being completely considerate of their guests' privacy. If you are considering staying here, everyone in our party highly recommends it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a great location
Hosts were very friendly. Although they were located in a separate building on the property they definitely gave us our space. The house is just lovely and has a very well equipped kitchen. This was a perfect location for us as we were visiting family in Goleta.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanja B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent family home retreat
Thank you to the gracious hosts for making us feel like a home away from home. The house was fully stocked, impeccably clean and spacious. Wonderful for children with many books and toys while the backyard is fully enclosed and private. A fantastic neighborhood close to everything. Quiet and peaceful- great for relaxing and recharging!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
It was a great weekend getaway. We couldn't have asked for more. We would love to go back in the future. Thanks for the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priya P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend for families!
We very much enjoyed our stay at Rick and Lynne’s home. With two young kids, it was important for us to find a kid friendly house and their place had everything you need and more to offer. It was truly home away from home kind of experience. Furthermore, Rick and Lynne even went above and beyond to help us by driving down some of our stuff that wouldn’t fit in our rental car to our next hotel location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Ithaca, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts, great house, great location
This was our second time staying at the property for some of us. The house is well furnished both for small children and for our group of five 55+ siblings and a spouse. We appreciate the warmth and helpfulness of hosts Lynne and Rick who are 100% respectful of our privacy. We hope to return for another stay and will recommend this VRBO to our cousins who also visit Santa Barbara.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Beach House
This is our second time staying here. We loved our first stay, even more our second, and we are confident we will be back. This house is fully equipped and is great for a solo trip, couples but even better for a family. The house is comfortable, has AC, great amenities, toys and books for kids, beach towels, tv… The house is in a quiet location, and even though the hosts live at backyard cottage, it felt very private. We personally love saying hi to them. They are knowledgeable, kind and always available. The backyard is spacious and has a lovely fireplace. We enjoy grabbing a sip of wine at the end of the day and making s’mores with our daughter.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Santa Barbara
This house is a gem for a great visit to Santa Barbara or Goleta. Very nice living space for a dinner party - we were very comfortable with a group of six. The bedrooms are just as described and beds are comfortable. House was very clean and appliances are excellent. We did not meet the hosts but they were most helpful with a couple of questions and responded quickly. We had a great time and had no complaints. Thank you, Rick and Lynn for helping us have a fun San Marcos reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Book this rental immediately!
I can't use enough adjectives to describe how wonderful it was to stay at Rick and Lynne's place. We were a party of 6, with two small children. The home is supremely well-equipped, immaculately clean, and simultaneously a children's delight and child-proof. It's welcoming and homey, decorated in bright colors with interesting touches and yet totally comfortable. Even better, the spirit of the home invites relaxation and joy. We were in Santa Barbara for our son's wedding, which meant there were a lot of activities on the weekend. The home made it possible for us to be on the go and then come back to a cocoon of rest and beauty. I don't think we would have had such a magical weekend without this respite. You'll be just as satisfied as we were! It will be our Santa Barbara go-to from now on.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very sweet hosts
Great at communication. Emailed everything we possibly need to know and expect from the stay to the check-in and making sure that our stay is comfortable with our 14 months old baby! Provided us with toys. Our baby didn't really play with them but enjoyed the children's books also available for use. Even provided us with a pack and play without us asking for one. The property is a little small drive to State street but we were also going to Solvang so the property worked out for us. We would definitely recommend you staying here with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

barry l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation home
Fantastic house! Wonderful neighborhood, we had all the amenities, backyard was beautifully. Our hosts were very gracious. We would definitely come back in the future!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Santa Barbara Visit
We had an amazing time visiting our children at UCSB. The house was great with a very nice yard and in a good location. It had an easy location near the freeway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Ithaca, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodations, location and hosts were superb!
This home was the perfect place to "land" following our late night arrival at the Santa Barbara airport. We were a family group of 3 adults in town to spend time with our aunt and cousins and to enjoy a 6-day break from East Coast winter weather. We used the third bedroom to host California out-of-town friends including one traveling with her small dog. Our hosts, Rick and Lynne, were very helpful both before and during our visit as well as generous with oranges, lemons and passion fruit from their garden! The location is residential and quiet, yet very convenient to the beach, shopping, restaurants and the airport. We hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerald F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property
The house is great with comfortable rooms and supportive neighbors. While local restaurant dining was curtailed by Covid and cold/wet weather for out first week, the property's excellent kitchen facilities allowed us to entertain friends in style. Our main gripe is with VRBO which twice changed the entry key code and locked us out of the house until we could contact the owner Rick who was on vacation out of the country.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful family sanctuary
Rick and Lynne's home was the perfect retreat for our 4 generation family. The kitchen is well stocked for every conceivable need, and the hosts went above and beyond to accommodate both great gramma and baby. The spaces are all welcoming and comfortable. Our host Lynne stopped by to introduce herself and we enjoyed meeting her. We seldom saw them during our stay although they live on the property, but they were easy to contact for questions. Just so relaxing for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Star Place & 5 Star Hosts
This is one of those times that you almost don't want to leave a review because you want to keep this perfect spot for your own future bookings... But Rick & Lynne were the best hosts with an ideal home for visiting UCSB & the Goleta / Santa Barbara Area - they deserve the recognition. What else can I say - the home was super clean, stocked with everything we needed (we discovered a new family favorite board game and were even treated to some delicious fruit Lynne harvested from the garden) and the neighborhood was quiet - but full of friendly people we met while walking our dogs. This is the spot! Thanks Rick & Lynne for hosting us. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING stay!!
This house was perfect. Beautifully appointed, PERFECTLY situated close to everything..the beach, the mountains, and downtown restaurants and life! The owners could not have been more generous with making sure everything was perfect...from sharing their home to helping us when we needed suggestions. I sure hope life lets up come back to Santa Barbara soon--would stay here in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family vacation
Rick and Lynne are amazing hosts! We absolutely loved our time in their immaculate, comfortable home. They were very helpful with anything we needed during our stay and allowed us our privacy too. Their home was the perfect backdrop to a much needed time with our adult children. We loved the living space and the kitchen is well stocked with everything we needed during our stay. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Rebeca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
It was a nice, quiet home. It was about a 10-15 easy drive to Santa Barbara wharf. The home is well stocked and very comfortable. The owners were very helpful and communicative. The owners are on the property in a cottage in the backyard. We had a wonderful and relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, near the wedding venue we attended.
Very nice, more then what we needed. Well stocked with anything you would need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home
The home and backyard area made for a wonderful stay. Felt like I was at home with all the comforts and amenities. Comfortable couches, kitchen was well stocked, W/D, plenty of room to spread out and everything else we needed. Communication with our hosts and the instructions made the stay easy to manage. Hosts made sure we had everything we needed and unfortunately we could not chat with them in depth. Location was perfect. It was a short walk/run to get on the trail that leads all the way down to the Goleta Beach (approximately 3 miles), short drive to the 101, shopping, and downtown SB. When we are back in the area visiting family this home will be top on our list of places to stay. Thank you to our hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rick and Lynne Hannay

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Rick and Lynne love walking on the beach searching for shells, sand tumbled beach glass, etc. We have 8 wonderful grandchildren who we enjoy visiting from time to time. We are originally from Vancouver Canada and moved to Santa Barbara 35 years ago for its spectacular beauty and sunshine.

Why they chose this property

We love our home as it is a good family friendly floorplan on a large quiet cul-de-sac lot in a safe location and central to all the many Santa Barbara amenities. In the morning we appreciate the recirculating quick hot-water and heated floors in the master bathroom. We love our central A/C air conditioning on hot afternoons. We enjoy watching the many stars in the dark sky at night around our cozy fire pit. We are within a 5-10 minute drive of all beaches, shops (Costco, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, etc), theaters, parks, zoo, etc and when the family has had enough exploring you are always close to home. Also includes high speed Internet.

What makes this property unique

Up to date remodeled luxury including oak and marble floors, granite counter-tops, a chefs dream kitchen with all the gadgets you need to feed a hungry family. Our 50 inch HD Television with ROKU for live-streaming (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc.) when you are ready to relax by the fireplace in the living room. Its a quiet safe neighborhood within a short 5-10 minute drive to everything.

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