It’s a charming little house with the most well-appointed home kitchen I’ve seen in a long time — and I own a restaurant! The yards were peaceful. My dog enjoyed both the fenced front and back yards and she became part of the neighborhood. There is a large dog next door that alerts more than he should but well you’re in a cozy neighborhood, you have to expect that. If you can’t deal with that, find a place next to Oprah and Harry & Megan with huge properties. It is walking distance to everything you could need and the having the bicycles, locks, and helmets to go to the beach was a really thoughtful touch. John was great great great. The power went out in the whole neighborhood on day 2 and he stayed updated via SCEdison and kept me informed the whole time. Speaking of power, there was a heatwave of 100F during our trip. The central a/c unit is giant and handled the situation very very well. Not all places in SB have central air!! I absolutely plan to stay here again during my son’s stay at UCSB.

Had everything we needed! Very comfortable and clean!

This sweet place fit the bill perfectly for my month long visit to SB. I was seeking a very walkable, convenient, location, with all the comforts of home. While I never met the hosts, Carolyne and John, they were always responsive to my questions and needs, right up to providing me with the best coffee in town for the morning after my late evening arrival. The kitchen was well appointed to prepare meals and, most appreciated, were the comfortable beds and quality linens. The only complaint I will voice were the, uncontrolled, barking dogs on the abutting properties, throughout the night. Certainly, not the fault of the hosts. I will definitely consider this property the next occasion I have to be in that lovely city. It will feel like "coming home", once again.

John, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your property. It was easy to find, located exactly where we wanted. The kitchen was remarkably stocked. I don't think we had to buy anything for the house while there. The house is very charming (though you might think about replacing the carpets}. The bed was very, very comfortable. The pup was as happy as can be with the back yard.. All-in-all it was a great place for two couples to stay