Exceptional Guesthouse With Classic Charm in a Great Location

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Santa Barbara, CA

Mission Santa Barbara11 min walk
Santa Barbara County Courthouse17 min walk
Santa Barbara Bowl4 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

On a quiet street in The Upper Eastside, Santa Barbara's best downtown residential neighborhood, where you're walking distance to most attractions but away from the hum of the freeway or noise from downtown trains. This charming 1 Bedroom 1Bath guesthouse is in the most perfect location: 4 blocks to State Street where you'll find shops, restaurants, cinemas, museums and 4 blocks to the historic Mission with its lovely Rose Garden. Gorgeous Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, a Santa Barbara gem, is a 5-minute walk from your door. The beaches, Stearn's Wharf and Harbor are all close by.

Our guesthouse suite suitable for 1 or 2 persons is a classic 1924 California cottage entirely transformed with contemporary amenities yet retaining its authentic original design with wainscoting in all rooms and a beamed ceiling in the bedroom (see detailed description) and bathroom. The private entrance has a deck with a café table and chairs. Relax in the large plant-filled covered porch with access from the bedroom. The bright well-equipped kitchen is a separate room. We invite you to read our reviews and see why this exceptional guesthouse with its location, elegance and serenity is an incomparable best value in Santa Barbara.

PLEASE NOTE:
ONE MONTH minimum to rent.
No smoking or pets please. Not suitable for children.

Keywords: guesthouse

Property manager

Barbara

Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your 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

About the area

Santa Barbara

This guesthouse is located in Upper East, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby.

Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

Mission Santa Barbara - 11 min walk
Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 17 min walk
Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive
Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min drive
Stearns Wharf - 6 min drive

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 11 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 16 min walk
McConnell's Ice Cream - 16 min walk
IHOP - 11 min walk
Secret Bao - 18 min walk
Cajé Coffee - Arlington St - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Exceptional Guesthouse With Classic Charm in a Great Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exceptional Guesthouse With Classic Charm in a Great Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exceptional Guesthouse With Classic Charm in a Great Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Exceptional Guesthouse With Classic Charm in a Great Location located?

Located in Upper East, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Alice Keck Memorial Garden and Santa Barbara Bowl. Mission Santa Barbara and Alameda Park are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shari G.

11 Sept 2019

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

Very pleasant stay. Safe neighborhood, easy parking on street, close to everything.

Very positive experience. Guest house was very clean and well equipped. Mattress extremely comfortable. Large bathroom. Air conditioning in bedroom. Hosts were friendly yet non-intrusive.

Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

3 Apr 2019

Great location, wonderful hosts!

My husband and I stayed at this lovely little guesthouse for four months so we could enjoy Santa Barbara, work, and spend time with nearby relatives. Our hosts, Barbara and Russell, were absolutely terrific! They answered tons of questions before we arrived and really cared about us and how we were enjoying their place. They brought us homemade guacamole; had fruit and Pelligrino for us when we arrived; and delivered champagne to us for the New Year. We even had a happy hour at their house. It was fun staying here and we would come here again. This house is on East Islay and is walking distance to beautiful parks less than 1/2 mile away. You can easily walk to State Street, too, where there are tons of restaurants, shopping, museums, theaters, and more. For four months, we parked directly outside our front door except for a few times. There is plentiful street parking. However, street cleaning requires you to move your car on Tuesdays, which is easy to do by parking literally around the corner. The guesthouse’s master bedroom has beautiful craftsmanship and large windows that open to a wraparound deck where you can lounge around and enjoy your hosts’ plants. During our stay, Santa Barbara experienced exceptionally wet and cold temperatures in January-February and lots of downpours. But we never had any problems inside the house from the weather. During our stay we used our hosts’ washer and dryer whenever we needed it and that was greatly appreciated. The kitchen has everything you need to cook - knives, pans, cutting boards, utensils, big bowls, strainers, and more. We cooked lots of meals here. However, there’s no oven so you need to use the gas stovetop. One issue for us was the WiFi, which was a little spotty and would stop working and then come back on. We told our hosts and they said they would fix it. They are extremely handy and we saw Russell take meticulous care of their plants and their entire house. Overall, we loved staying here, we always felt safe, enjoyed being part of this quiet neighborhood, and we’ll miss our hosts, their hospitality, and spectacular Santa Barbara.

Stayed 120 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennie T., San Francisco

5 Oct 2018

So much to love

I spent the month of August 2018 at this heavenly cottage in a wonderfully quiet corner of central Santa Barbara. The cottage is immaculately cared for, and Barbara and Russell were incredibly gracious hosts, who made sure that I had everything I needed during my stay while ensuring that I had all the space and privacy I needed. I loved the absolute quiet and ability to see stars at night at this location, my morning coffees on the sunlit private patio, walks to beautiful Alice Keck Park, as well as my proximity to the heart of town and, most importantly, the complete comfort of the cottage for spending a few lazy days at home. This was the perfect spot for this solo female traveler to feel at home in Santa Barbara for a few weeks of relaxation and Central Coast exploration and I look forward to returning here when I next have the opportunity.

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

3 Aug 2018

Great four weeks in Santa Barbara

Very relaxing, no stress vacation. Russ and Barbara were just fantastic owners and beautiful people. Made our stay very comfortable. Everything you need and more. Thank you both for inviting us into your home. Hope to do it again. Loved your beautiful dog Lulu. Nice quiet place and convenient for everything you want to do in Santa Barbara. Joe and Susan

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

11 July 2018

Charming cottage in a great location

We just completed another stay at Barbara and Russell’s charming guest house. They are lovely hosts and we have enjoyed getting to know them. The cozy cottage is in a great location and a safe neighborhood. Easy walk to the Mission, to parks and not far from downtown. The bed is very comfortable and the apartment is more than adequate for two people. We recommend it. Joanne and Rafael

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Barbara

Resident of Santa Barbara for 25 years and have been a host on vrbo for over 13 years.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location. Shops, theaters and restaurants all within walking distance while you can return to your peaceful, beautiful guesthouse in the best Santa Barbara downtown neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy your morning coffee on the sunny deck right outside your kitchen door. Have a glass of wine on the plant-filled veranda. Walk 3 blocks to Santa Barbara's most beautiful park- Alice Keck Memorial Gardens... or take a 4 block walk to the famous Santa Barbara Mission with its extraordinary rose garden.

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