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

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6169 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Parking available

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

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Santa Barbara, CA

Upper State Street
5 min drive
In-N-Out Burger
2 min drive
UC Santa Barbara Station
9 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
6 min drive

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Just a 3-minute drive from Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and a few minutes from Santa Barbara County Public Health SB Health Care Center

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Rick and Lynne Hannay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach
Beach towels

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Toaster
Lobster/crab pot
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Shampoo
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Soap
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Books
Games
Video library

Outdoor areas

Patio
Fenced garden
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

Office

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the ocean
Near the sea
On the waterfront
In the city centre
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby
Golf privileges
Water sports equipment
Golf on site
Boating on site
Kayaking on site
Golf nearby
Casino nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Fishing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Power boating nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1815 sq ft (169 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs are to be 2+ years old

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: We love children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

4 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our needs

The home was perfect for our stay. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils, pans, etc. communication with hosts was stellar. We loved the living room. I hope we can all stay here again in future years.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan K.

29 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay with family!

Rick and Lynne were excellent hosts. They were very friendly, clear in their communicated, and eager to help. I traveled with my wife, her parents, and our two children (ages 5 and 20 months). The house worked great for a family trip. It was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Rick and Lynne were very thoughtful in providing lots of fun things for the kids (toys, books, beach toys and towels, etc.). We would be happy to stay here again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

18 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

12 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

18 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

5 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

25 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

12 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

31 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

2 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

22 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

5 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

22 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

17 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

2 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

12 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

12 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

5 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

14 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

25 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

23 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

6 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

23 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

27 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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