Yurt with large deck in front, spanning all the way around. view of the islands.
Location: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Area, Central Coast, California, USA (In Mountains, yet only 20 min. to Downtown Santa Barbara)
Accommodations: Chalet, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)
Unique, one of a kind experience. Large thirty-foot yurt (700 square-feet) nestled in the mountains, overlooking Santa Barbara and the ocean.
Yurts are large, round, open structures with high ceilings reaching to a large central skylight. The walls are made from a heavy, insulated material and supported by a wooden latice. If you want more information on yurts go to colorado yurt company's web site. Decorated in a hawaiian theme. Very spacious and liberating! Includes a full kitchen, bath house attached to yurt, wood stove, king-size bed, hardwood floors, and a large deck with great views!
Parking is right next to yurt. Owners live on same property (10 acres).
All wood work is built with reclaimed logs from Santa Barbara's native trees. We are environmentally friendly with recycling, composting kitchen scraps, and using earth friendly soaps. There are nice trails to wander on and benches along the way to take a rest! Amazing sunrises! The deck is great to lounge on, and watch the stars at night. Located on the Bjorklund ranch, just 15 minuites from downtown Santa Barbara and the beaches. Great star watching on the deck.
Bjorklund ranch is 10 acres of mountain land. Family owned and operated. No farm animals, just some friendly dogs, and 5 chickens. You will be greeted by ginger, a yellow dog. She barks when new people come, but she is harmless. This is a working ranch, work hours are from 10a.m-2p.m. Wood working machinery, and landscaping tools may be running during this time.
We have a nice hike to the creek, where there are great swimming holes and a 25-30 min hike up the creek to a waterfall, with a 9 ft. deep swimming hole. Beware of poison oak along the creek.
The yurt is completely private, private bath house and toilet house.
Ideal for all seasons.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Shared Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Luxurious Bath House, attached to side of yurt, with a Large, Antique Claw-foot Tub, the Best Shower you have ever had featuring a Large, High-flow Shower Head and Plenty of Hot Water, New California King-size Bed with Goose-down Comforter, Air-tight Wood Stove with Glass Front, Plenty of Firewood provided, trapeze bar, Kitchen Nook with New Glass-top Stove for those who love to cook, Mid-size Refrigerator stocked with Coffee Makings, private, Exterior Privvy made into a Hawaiian-style Bamboo Hut, very fun, Homemade Redwood Desk, Large Deck around Yurt, high off the ground, Great Views of Mountains, Santa Barbara, Ocean, and Islands, Jacuzzi available, just a fun walk on local trails, and shared with others on the ranch
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- trail walking, stargazing, and Wine Tasting and Much More
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
All season rates: mon-thurs 155 p/nt. Fri-Sun 185 p/nt. Includes tax.
Weekly rate: $1000 wk, $2600 mo.
Cleaning fee: 50.00
1/2 or full payment is due to hold your reservation.
Pets are $20/day extra.
These Rates are based on Double Occupancy; Additional Persons will add $20 p/nt.
Check In anytime after 2 p.m.; Check Out at 11 a.m. please.
Payments are made with credit card or pay pal. No Smoking inside.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Yurt with large deck in front, spanning all the way around. view of the islands. - Santa Barbara, California Bungalow
- Hanging out on the deck. Great views of Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara, California Bungalow
- Living room with wood stove making nice, warm, heat. - Santa Barbara, California Bungalow
- Cal/king bed with goose down comforter. A good nights sleep.
- Full kitchen. Open door goes to bath house.
- Hanging out in the hammock on the deck.
- Bath house. Large claw foot tub, sink, bamboo walls, and high flow shower head.
- stairway to the bamboo toilet house
- Waterfall just 30 min hike up the creek! 9 ft. deep swimming hole.
- Swimming hole at the creek
- Jacuzzi
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Hi Roxanne, I wanted to take this oppertunity to thank you on behalf of Gregory and myself. Our stay at the yurt was absolutely phenomenal; words can not begin to express how magical it was. Thank you for your hospitality and sharing your gorgeous ranch. Thank you for recommending the hike up the creek. For a brief moment the overgrowth and the 8 legged web-spinning neighbors deterredus from reaching the swimming hole. But upon arriving at the waterfall, there was no doubt we would definitely be back to test out the waters on a hot summer day!
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We had the most amazing hunnymoon in your yurt. Thank you so much for allowing us to delight in this perfect sanctuary of love and peace. With the deepest appreciation,
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deborah holder , london, england
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From the moment we arrived, felt like Rob and Roxanne had been anxiously awaiting our arrival...as if we were long-lost relatives! A big howdy and an offer to pile in the back of his truck for a bumpy, surfing ride down to the creek and we were jump started for this adventure. Your enthusiasm for relaxed living was contageous. We never hesitated to give you a call as you offered and were surprised by Roxannes call to us while on the beach to offer us 4 women the chance to get a massage, pedicure, or facial from one of her friends in the buisness. Did we mention how odd we found it that no exchange of money took place until the moment we left? Would you give us this experience for free?! Free Love....maybe. Loved the orientation video too. You two are too cute! Loved the trapeze, the decor, the shower and tub, the commercial living area, the bear-skin rug under the stars, the island feel. We felt like goddesses....OR at least Janes from Tarzan's treehouse. Swinging through this jungle was a hoot. What a blessed place to breathe in God's awesome creation.. and enjoy his finest creation - eachother!
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"The Swedish Invasion" 9 Swedes who felt like 11! THank you Rob and Roxanne, Harmony and Sweet Pea for all the adventures you have taken us on. We had a wonderful time in your yurts. None of us will ever forget the barbeque down by the creek or the Indiana Jones adventure you took us on when TOmmy had his 60th birthday! We will also remember the stormy nights and the fika. We really hope you'll come to Sweden and visit Angelholm.
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We arrived to find Rob, ably assisted by Harmony and sweetpea, finishing the installation of a swamp cooler. It was a warm day, plus a welcome inclusion to this beautiful abode/yurt. On Saturday our youngest son graduated from UCSB and after graduation we had the family up here for a dinner. Everyone ood and aaah'd at the loveliness everywhere the eye could see. We thouroughly enjoyed our stay and well be planning our next visit. P.S our guided tour of the creek and camping area down below was da bomb! Good luck!
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We had an excellent week. A totally unique place to stay. Best of luck with all the wilderness projects and the baby fish. Thank you for making our stay here so enjoyable.
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THe yurt is very unique and charming. We really enjoyed being here. Aside from the torrential hurricane winds, everything was great. Had a wonderful Memorial weekend. Fun and relaxing memories.
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This place is incredible! We loved every minuite of our stay. YOur energy and creativity are an inspiration to us and we cant wait to come back to experience your wonderful hideaway. Thanks so much.
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Rob & Roxanne What a fabulous home! Thank you for letting us share it for the week. Rob, you certainly brought the magic and the spirit of Mountian Drive to the Bjorklund Ranch. I cant imagine another permanent place filled with the love and creativity that you invested into these surroundings. We hope to cross paths with you agian either on the playa or back here sometime in the near future. Outshining you and the family. All the best!