Architectural Gem In The Heart Of Downtown Santa Barbara.

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Spacious vaulted living room, with fireplace and access to the private courtyard
Private kitchen
Vaulted ceiling living room
Patio Garden
Patio dining
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10Outstanding
(29 Ratings)
Guests praised Sally as a great host and the property as truly special with plenty of space and convenient location. Highly recommended for a perfect Santa Barbara experience.
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10 / 10
Outstanding(29 Ratings)

House in Santa Barbara, CA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

This unique rental is located in the Historical district, in the heart of downtown, on a private lane that was once called 'The Greenwich Village of Santa Barbara'. Three blocks from State Street and a five minute walk from this residence brings you to coffeehouses , restaurants, theaters and shopping. Continuing for another ten minutes towards the ocean, you will pass through the famous “funkzone”, and arrive at the Santa Barbara Pier and the East Beach of the California Riviera.

Nearly fifty years ago this one of a kind home, an example of Spanish Colonial Mission architecture was designed and built by hand, by one man, as a lasting tribute to Las Trampas mission church. Recently, under the creative design eye of the artist and home owner, the twelve hundred square foot, vaulted ceiling, two level property has been brought into the twenty first century.

The upper level includes the striking kitchen which features tiles designed by local architect and artist Jeff Shelton and is fully equipped with stove, farm sink, refrigerator and dishwasher. A few steps away, the master bedroom, includes a king four poster bed, a talavera tiled bathroom, a gas kiva fireplace, sitting area and private balcony.
The second bedroom is light filled, the queen sized bed features a crewel work headboard from the old Biltmore Hotel, and a window that looks out onto an ivy covered wall.

White washed art covered walls join the two levels. A hand carved reclaimed red wood beam leads into the downstairs living area. The twenty foot ceilings and the kiva fireplace are enhanced with a view through double french doors that lead out to a private dining patio. The intimate garden is surrounded by ten foot adobe walls and a gate to the street.

You can enjoy the eclectic art and quiet before you step out and walk to all that Santa Barbara has to offer. Saturday morning farmers market, the Historic Presidio, the Mission and lower Riviera, music at the Santa Barbara Bowl, movies, the ocean, Santa Barbara courthouse and sunken garden, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, State Street shopping and restaurants.

This is not someone’s home, but a destination dedicated by it’s owners to the notion that others should enjoy the full experience of our special residence and this magnificent city.

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(29 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests praised Sally as a great host and the property as truly special with plenty of space and convenient location. Highly recommended for a perfect Santa Barbara experience.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
This property in Santa Barbara is a delight. It has all the interest you could hope for.The location on a private drive is outstanding. It is not only close to smaller shops, and coffee houses it is an an easy walk to State Street shopping, banking, and restaurants.We highly recommend this property for its convenient location, parking, and neighborhood.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
Every thing was easy, beautifully decorated and clean.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2019
Sally was a great host, and the property was truly special. We had plenty of space, and the location was really convenient, highly recommended!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2017
Had a wonderful stay - excellent location, walking distance to everything. Sally was the perfect hostess. We truly felt we had the perfect Santa Barbara experience and this beautiful home made our stay even better!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Architectural Gem In The Heart Of Downtown Santa Barbara.. 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 Architectural Gem In The Heart Of Downtown Santa Barbara. pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Architectural Gem In The Heart Of Downtown Santa Barbara.?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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