Remodeled clean quiet Family Retreat w\/AC & Fire-Pit - Long or Short Term Stays
About this house rental
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
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
££££
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(38 Reviews)
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!!
5.0
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.
5.0
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!!
10.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
4.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
Clean, near the wedding venue we attended.
Very nice, more then what we needed. Well stocked with anything you would need.
5.0
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.
5.0
My husband and I along with our two kids rented the house for five days. We enjoyed everything about our stay. The house was located close to everything. We were able to spend time on our bikes, went on a lot of walks along the trail, and drove to several different places all fairly close to the house. The hosts were amazing and super hospitable. They were there if we had questions or needed anything, but we’re not in our way at all. The house was clean and stocked with everything you need. I highly recommend this house.
5.0
Highly recommend
My husband and I along with our two kids rented the house for five days. We enjoyed everything about our stay. The house was located close to everything. We were able to spend time on our bikes, went on a lot of walks along the trail, and drove to several different places all fairly close to the house. The hosts were amazing and super hospitable. They were there if we had questions or needed anything, but we’re not in our way at all. The house was clean and stocked with everything you need. I highly recommend this house.
5.0
Extremely satisfied
This was absolutely one of the best experiences I have had through VRBO and it all had to do with the owners of the house. First off, the house was so comfortable, extremely clean, and went beyond our expectations. The pictures do not do it justice, it truly is perfect. Secondly, the owners of the property, Rick and Lynn, were so accommodating and helpful during our stay. Always making sure we had everything we needed and recommending the best places to visit and eat during our stay. Communication with the owners of these rental properties is extremely important to me so it was so nice to know they were available when we needed them.
I honestly can not give enough praise about the house and the owners. We will definitely be renting here again.
Thank you Rick and Lynn for making sure our girls vacation was such a memorable time.
5.0
This was absolutely one of the best experiences I have had through VRBO and it all had to do with the owners of the house. First off, the house was so comfortable, extremely clean, and went beyond our expectations. The pictures do not do it justice, it truly is perfect. Secondly, the owners of the property, Rick and Lynn, were so accommodating and helpful during our stay. Always making sure we had everything we needed and recommending the best places to visit and eat during our stay. Communication with the owners of these rental properties is extremely important to me so it was so nice to know they were available when we needed them. I honestly can not give enough praise about the house and the owners. We will definitely be renting here again. Thank you Rick and Lynn for making sure our girls vacation was such a memorable time.
5.0
Lovely stay
We had a very lovely stay at this property, and would absolutely book it again. The house was clean and comfortable and situated in a quiet neighborhood next to walking and bike paths. It is also updated with newer amenities/appliances and a newer central air system with both heat and AC (a must for us!). At first, I was a little stressed that the owners were on site, but Rick and Lynn were so very friendly and kind that this became a non-issue. They definitely gave us our privacy, but we all enjoyed chatting as well. The yard is very cute and spacious with outdoor seating, and it’s fully enclosed with high fences. It was perfect for our Aussie and Chihuahua. We hope to stay again in the near future!
3.0
Very nice relaxing stay. Family of 5 had a great time. Rick and Lynn are great commicators and very friendly. Easy to reach the home and owners. Highly recommend and would book again
5.0
Relation in a lovely home
Very nice relaxing stay. Family of 5 had a great time. Rick and Lynn are great commicators and very friendly. Easy to reach the home and owners. Highly recommend and would book again
5.0
We had a strange work emergency when driving back home (orange county) & needed a place immediately, that had WiFi & would allow dogs....(basically 3 in all of SB) so I sent the owners a message & they got right back to me. They said they would be willing to make an exception for the dogs...when we got there, I was a little uncomfortable because they were in the guest house in back. I’m just very private person. So we pulled I that night & Rick met us to let us in & was an exceptionally nice person...the next day I met his wife Lynne & I honestly have made a friend for life! They are both incredible people & Lynne & I will be friends for a very long time! Really....an amazing stay & the yard is PERFECT for dogs!!!Criya
5.0
Amazing!
We had a strange work emergency when driving back home (orange county) & needed a place immediately, that had WiFi & would allow dogs....(basically 3 in all of SB) so I sent the owners a message & they got right back to me. They said they would be willing to make an exception for the dogs...when we got there, I was a little uncomfortable because they were in the guest house in back. I’m just very private person. So we pulled I that night & Rick met us to let us in & was an exceptionally nice person...the next day I met his wife Lynne & I honestly have made a friend for life! They are both incredible people & Lynne & I will be friends for a very long time! Really....an amazing stay & the yard is PERFECT for dogs!!!
Criya
5.0
My friends have excellent experience
The hosts are very nice and cooperate! We will definitely come back next summer!
5.0
Clean, Quiet, Spacious
Rick and Lynne provide a great home for our business stay. The house is very clean, comfortable, spacious, and on a quiet street. Shower and bath tub were fantastic. It feels like a home and would definitely be ideal for a family stay as well.
We were sad we couldn't spend more time at the home due to our work location change - Rick and Lynne are so sweet and kind!
Thank you very much for the hospitality and great home.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Barbara?
The average price for a rental in Santa Barbara is £235 per night. This rental is £153 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Remodeled clean quiet Family Retreat w\/AC & Fire-Pit - Long or Short Term Stays. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Remodeled clean quiet Family Retreat w\/AC & Fire-Pit - Long or Short Term Stays pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Remodeled clean quiet Family Retreat w\/AC & Fire-Pit - Long or Short Term Stays?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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