Overlooking Santa Barbara's lovely rose gardens, this beautiful, historic, 2-story home includes a charming rear patio adjoining a lawn and serene flower gardens. Comfortably furnished and sleeps up to seven. An architectural dream home featuring a living room, fireplace, a formal dining room, modern cook's kitchen, 4 bedrooms/3 full baths, den garden dining room, and laundry room. There is high definition lcd cable television, VCR/DVD, several sound systems as well as WiFi Internet. The owner occupies a small portion of the property: an adjacent office/studio. The owner has two properties on the same street; the property in this listing is located at 402 and not 424 as stated in the listing. For more information and photos search sba2/plaza rubio.
The Santa Barbara Mission is your front yard—Landmark Vacation Rental
- House2400 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps8
- Bathrooms3
- Half Baths0
- Min Stay30 nights
4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, sleeps 7
Owner
Stephen Harby
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within one day
- Speaks:
- english, french, italian
- Calendar last updated:
- Aug 15, 2018
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Master 11 king
- Master 21 queen
- Tower2 twin/ single
- Garden Den2 double, Sofa/Bed
Bathrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 3toilet, shower
Location Type
- BeachThe Pacific Ocean is visible from the second floor bedrooms, and is about 2 miles distant.
- DowntownWe are located in the Historic Mission District, which is bucolic in character, the downtown is less than a mile away. A large open park is in front of the house, although it is quiet and peaceful.
- TownSanta Barbara is one of the most architecturally harmonious places on earth. Since 1925, all buildings are required to be built in Spanish colonial style (white stucco walls, red tile roofs).
Theme
- Away From It All
- Historic
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Activities Guide
- Heating
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- fax
- Internet
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Stove
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Hair Dryer
- Laundry Soap
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- Paper Towels
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Parking On Street
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Pantry Items
- Stove
- Dishes & UtensilsWell equipped for gourmet cooking and entertaining
- KitchenNew (2015) with Viking Range, Stainless Steel Counters, Tile floors spacious kitchen.
Dining
- Dining Room
- comfy seating for 10 people
Entertainment
- CD Player
- Television
- VCR
- Radio
- Stereo
- Satellite / Cable
- Audio Tape Player
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Music Library
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Balcony
- Outdoor Grill
- Porch / Veranda
- Deck / Patio
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Heated Pool
Attractions
- marina
- arboretum
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- bay/sound
- museums
- nude beach
- playground
- live theater
- restaurants
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- walking
- horseback riding
- antiquing
- eco tourism
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- outlet shopping
- sight seeing
- whale watching
- scenic drives
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
Sports & Adventure Activities
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- swimming
- sailing
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- wind-surfing
- mountain biking
- tennis
- surfing
- equestrian events
- deepsea fishing
- hiking
- pier fishing
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
4 Reviews
beautiful, stylish, comfortable house in magnificent location
This is a lovely SB home - we found it spacious, elegant and very well appointed, in a beautiful location facing the Mission and the rose gardens, and an easy drive or walk to State Street. The neighborhood appears very peaceful, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in it. Our host was outstanding, and we felt very well looked after during our stay.
We are very grateful for our many repeat visitors, like these wonderful and considerate guests and look forward to welcoming them back often in the future. We feel lucky to have such a wonderful place and are glad others find it so as well and that we can share it with them!
Live in the shadow of the queen of the Mission
Fantastic location, right across the street from the rose garden and Mission. All the comforts of home, well stocked, beautiful kitchen and beautiful front sitting room with amazing mountain views. Historic home has been restored beautifully - fantastic base to explore Santa Barbara! Host was very responsive to all of our needs - an absolute pleasure to stay here!
Thank you for these comments! We feel very lucky to have such a special place and are grateful that we have been able to take good care of it and can share it with families like these recent visitors who appreciate both the historic qualities and the improvements we have made!
Santa Barbara Mission location
We loved this property! The owner was very honest about the fact that the house is a "heritage" building and hence we were not expecting to find totally modern appliances and fixtures. The charm of the Spanish revival architecture was truly beautiful and everything in the house functioned well. Location and setting of this property is perhaps one of the finest in Santa Barbara and looking out on the rose garden and lawn of the Mission never failed to impress. A beautiful back yard and many interesting walking routes all helped to make our stay most enjoyable. The owner kept in touch with us and had left a very complete list of local contacts. We would definitely recommend this property to friends and family and we look forward to staying there in the future.
Thank you! We look forward to welcoming you back!
Santa Barbara/ Darryl
The house was a unique historic house across from The Mission Rose Garden. The property was well maintained and had all the amenities one would need. The owner was wonderful and very accommodating to all our needs. I certainly would recommend this property to anyone and will definitely stay there again in the future. The rose garden and park across the street made a perfect place for the grandchildren to play and the family to gather fora picnic.
My favorite restaurant is called Jane's in downtown. Also the trails and beaches are a big plus.
Map
Hear the Mission Bells! Santa Barbara, known as the California Riviera has been attracting visitors for over a century. Attractions include, historic missions (the 'Queen of the Missions' is across the park in full view), a vital, dense, urban downtown, theaters, renowned restaurants, the sea and nearby mountains (all within view of the house). Los Angeles and San Francisco are nearby (80 and 300 miles respectively). The year-round climate is mild. The city's policy of limited growth and strict architectural controls guarantees an attractive setting free of the grid-lock plaguing many urban areas today.
Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Rate is inclusive of utilities (incl. cable, internet, etc.) and bi-weekly cleaning. Property must be booked for at least 31 nights, however, please inquire if you are interested in a shorter stay, which may be possible to arrange if the particular month has not already been booked.