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

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Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, video library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61815 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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.

Property manager

Rick and Lynne Hannay

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,815 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
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
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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Goleta Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 9 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Arroyo Burro Beach - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles

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
  • ‪Lighthouse Coffee - ‬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 (limit 2 total) 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. Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Upper State Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great neighborhood

This is a very comfortable house with many sitting areas, perfect for hosting friends and family. It is in a great neighborhood. The owners live on the property in the backyard, but they keep to themselves. It is very close to UCSB, which is a great advantage for visiting students.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nathan K.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Cul-de-sac Paradise

Thank you Rick & Lynne. We had a wonderful stay at your warm, comfortable and clean home. You thought of everything to meet the needs of our family. Best vacation rental we’ve ever booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

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