Having traveled the world, I appreciate people from all cultures and proclivities. I welcome you, your family, friends and pets to enjoy my family home, which is tastefully curated with art, books and antiques collected for generations. I lovingly tend the 1/2 acre of gardens which you are welcome to explore. One of my greatest joys in life is to offer my piece of paradise to the world. The county of Santa Barbara has a strict NO PARTIES rule. Max 8 people can gather here. You will be staying in a farm house built in 1900, which has been consciously updated since 2016. The interiors reflect the bohemian roots of my artistic family. Art work from around the world adorns the walls. Asian carpets cover the original oak floors. There are collections of books in almost every room. A Steinway piano, a six string guitar and a baritone ukelele await being played. Each bedroom offers beds covered in quality organic cotton or bamboo sheets. There are also ceiling fans, black out curtains, white noise machines, and AppleTvs in each bedroom. The kitchen can accommodate preparations for elaborate meals with all the cooking appliances, bake ware, pans and implements that you may need. New 8 person Jacuzzi installed in May 2022! The entire property set up with a mesh ethernet system that provides up to 1 gig mbps on a computer and 400 mbps on a phone, not only in the house but throughout the garden as well, so if you need to work, you can do it inside or outside. Security cameras watch the parking area and the driveway. There is a Ring doorbell and camera at the back entrance to the house next to the driveway for your security. ***Your safety and privacy are important to me! That being said, this house may not be the best fit for the differently abled. The floors are uneven and the gardens are on the wilder side. Shoes should be worn outside at all times. *** To enhance your relaxation, I can set up a number of in-home activities and experiences for your party, including massage by skilled professional massage therapists, sound bath, well as babysitting. LIVING ROOM Hand knotted gabbeh carpets Steinway piano, ukulele, guitar Gas fireplace 65” ultra HD 4k TV Apple TV Library - hundreds of books 20 board games KITCHEN Modern appliances Stocked pantry- including s’mores makings and sticks for roasting the marshmallows over the gas fire pit at night. Stocked refrigerator- eggs, bread, milk, butter, jam, coffee beans and condiments Gas range Nespresso Keurig Mr. Coffee French Press Pour-over coffee funnel Coffee filters Coffee grinder Milk frother Kitchen-aid mixer Toaster Microwave Waffle maker- waffle mix provided Baking pans Large selection of spices Formal table setting for 8 DINING ROOM The dining room gives to 90 degree view of the garden and seats 8. SUN PORCH The sun porch provides a reading and resting area as well as a work desk with a blue tooth printer and bookshelves filled with cookbooks, art books, poetry books and more. A wall of picture windows looks out upon the tropical interior patio. BEDROOM DETAILS Each of the bedrooms have blackout curtains, 2 Turkish 100% cotton robes in each closet, white noise machines, a television with AppleTV, Netflix and Amazon Prime. 1st Bedroom Blue William Morris 100% cotton linens King bed 1 Chair 2 Bedside reading lights 2 Night stands Closet Decorated with paintings by Sir William Russel Flint and woodblock prints by Edward Gordon Craig En-suite bathroom with shower French doors to back patio Door to bedroom 2 with the orange linens. 2nd Bedroom Orange Yves Delorme Linens Queen bed Chair Private entrance and balcony that exits into the front garden Decorated with grandmother's collection of Japanese toys, Asian art and philosophy books Door to main bedroom Door to the central Uses shower in central bathroom. 3rd Bedroom Chartreuse 100% cotton Linens Queen bed Attached bathroom with shower Door to central hall Door to the fourth bedroom Decorated with Art Nouveau Belgian poster & Japanese laquered carved stone screen 4th Bedroom Botanical Linens Queen bed Closet Private porch with table and four chairs Mini split for ac and heating This bedroom has a door to bedroom 3. You can either enter bedroom 2 to use it’s attached bathroom, or you can exit through the porch and enter the house through the living room to use the central bathroom. DECK 6 chairs 2 tables 2 shade umbrellas OUTDOOR PATIO Dining table and 8 chairs 2 Shade umbrellas Gas BBQ 150 year old oak tree! FRONT GARDEN Two Hammocks 2 couches 2 loungers Gas Fire pit Giant sandstone boulders! 300 year old oak tree! In May, the lemons and oranges are ripe. The giant bird of paradise, hibiscus, canna, Mexican sage and geraniums bloom throughout the year. In the fall, persimmons, loquats, pomegranates, nectarines, almonds and grapes are ripe. The garden has just gotten certification as a wild life habitat by the National Wildlife Association. Come relax. Enjoy country life and all Santa Barbara has to offer. The guests have full access to the house and surrounding gardens. The house entry is with coded keypads. I am available for any questions you may have or things you need. I have an older miniature pincher rescue and a very friendly cat. I do allow dogs, but not if they like to dig in gardens. Cleaning up after your dog is mandatory to preserve the cleanliness and enjoyment of the garden and yard. Thank you. Mission Canyon is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Santa Barbara. Take a walk around the neighborhood to see the grand homes that started being built in 1880. Some homes are hidden behind stone walls up long driveways, but many proudly display well cared for gardens and impressive architecture. It is a 10 minute walk to the Natural History Museum and a 15 minute walk to the Santa Barbara Mission. Rocky Nook Park is also about a 12 minute walk away. It is a 10 minute drive to the beach and 15 minutes to the top of the mountains and 10 minutes to downtown. Trader Joes, CVS, Gelson’s, Renaud’s premium bakery, sushi and Indian food are a 5 minute drive away. The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is just a 8 minute drive. You are close to everything but feel like you are far out in the country. There are taxis, Uber, and Lift in Santa Barbara. There is also a bus service. Rental cars are available at the airport and elsewhere in Santa Barbara. Thank you.