Simpson House Inn

We loved our newly remodeled room and bathroom, luxurious linens, robes and slippers and all the extra details. We enjoyed delicious breakfasts on the porch, tea time, cookies, turn down service and personalized welcome. They even gave us a gift at departure. Olivia met us in the driveway and showed us around. The rest of the staff (e.g. Lena, David) were friendly, congratulated us on our daughters graduation, and served a made to order breakfast with homemade pastries.

We were in the Katherine McCormick room, which had stained glass windows without coverings, so the hall light and early morning light were too bright.

This is special retreat within Santa Barbara. We had a wonderful stay here, we loved the green lush grounds, warm and friendly staff and comfortable rooms with all amenities. They do fantastic breakfast too - the staff go all out to make you feel welcome and happy during your stay. We also loved reading our books on the verandah balcony and within the grounds with freshly baked cookies and lemonade/ iced tea every late afternoon! We hope to return soon to this tranquil beautiful gem in Santa Barbara. Thank you for making our time here so special and magical!

Relaxing, but central!

Nothing!

The gardens are lovely, and the staff was warm and hospitable throughout my stay. My Victorian room was quaint and authentic.

I found the breakfast and tea offerings quite mediocre. My Victorian room though quaint and authentic, was not so comfortable. The old bedstead creaked with every move and the dainty lace curtains and thin blinds did not keep out the daylight. The old clawfoot bathtub was worn down to the cast-iron and was difficult to maneuver in and out of. I rate it a 10 for vintage charm, but more like a five for contemporary comfort. I also did not appreciate the $65 amenities charge! For what? Wi-Fi or the so-called included breakfast?