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# Beautiful Riviera Guest Suite in Private Forest, Conveniently Located Retreat

Holiday home in Santa Barbara

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Close to Santa Barbara Bowl, Beautiful Riviera Guest Suite in Private Forest, Conveniently Located Retreat provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

## Popular amenities

- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Air-conditioning
- Parking available

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Beautiful Riviera Guest Suite in Private Forest, Conveniently Located Retreat

Located perfectly between Montecito and Santa Barbara, 12 minutes from the beach, this light filled, comfortable private retreat features high vaulted ceilings and walls lined with windows that look out into two private acres of natural oak forest. This serene unique space, once and airy art studio, includes a newly built full kitchen, gorgeous granite dining table, plush living area, and cozy bedroom. Enjoy outdoor seating areas, walking paths & gorgeous views attended by visiting wildlife in this singular location. Minutes to downtown, beaches, the Botanic Garden, Natural History Museum, Riviera Theater, Westmont, Lotus Land, and the Mission. Gorgeous hiking trails a short walk from the door. We welcome peaceful living and prefer cooking be vegetarian. Polite pets considered.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Food and drink

- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- TV

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- 2 pets total

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### 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)

### General

- Property does not allow children

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 22 

### Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

### 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 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Note from host: Quiet, clean pets only

### Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## 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 

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 

## About the area

Cielito, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this holiday home. Santa Barbara Golf Club and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Public Market. Check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara.dx602277)

[View more Holiday homes in Santa Barbara](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Private-Holiday-Homes.d602277-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)

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Santa Barbara, CA

### What's nearby

- ![SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraBowl_6065951_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065951/1c4c223f-48da-46c6-aaa5-f4448e7438f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Santa Barbara Bowl  
3 min drive \- 1.0 mile
- ![SantaBarbara_WestmontCollege_6065963_01 (1)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065963/f74e7262-5aff-43ac-81b1-9bc081e94fc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Westmont College  
3 min drive \- 1.9 miles
- ![Giraffe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065929/270a1a70-0d2d-4907-9d24-b5f37a1112ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Santa Barbara Zoo  
6 min drive \- 3.4 miles
- ![Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177264/35515636-c1e2-4fd8-9ed4-32c9dd451a7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Santa Barbara County Courthouse  
6 min drive \- 2.1 miles
- Franceschi Park  
15 min walk \- 0.8 miles

### Getting around

- Santa Barbara Station  
15 min drive
- Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)  
22 min drive

### Restaurants

- Jack in the Box  
6 min drive
- Taco Bell  
7 min drive
- La Super-Rica Taqueria  
6 min drive
- Starbucks  
6 min drive
- Los Agaves Restaurant  
6 min drive

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## Beautiful Riviera Guest Suite in Private Forest, Conveniently Located Retreat Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.

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## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jason B.

31 Dec 2025

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

We loved staying here! Gretchen was an exceedingly gracious and welcoming host to us humans and our dog. The property and surrounding area are gorgeous, with many walks and hikes accessible without a drive. 

##### Jason B.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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