Charming 1917 Craftsman Bungalow - Full Garden & Hot Tub, 6 blocks to Downtown

Welcome to the Painted Pony Bungalow. Take a step back in time in this century old bungalow secluded from the street by a giant oak tree. With two bedrooms and one bath, it accommodates three long term guests in comfort. The master bedroom with the queen bed, has a newly installed air conditioner (window style) that states it cools up to 400 plus sq. feet. The dining table is set for four people but can easily expand to serve six guests. Dog friendly, please inquire.

Our bungalow is located on a quiet, three block long street in the Bungalow Haven neighborhood that includes a large number of intact Craftsman-era bungalows in a four block square area. It's only six blocks from State Street, close enough for an easy walk and far enough to escape traffic and noise. We are twelve to fourteen blocks from the beach.

At State Street you'll find the Museum of Art and the newly rebuilt Granada Theater. The Santa Barbara County Bowl is three blocks away. The beach is two miles by car or bicycle. It’s only a mile to Santa Barbara Mission and Rose Garden.

Painted Pony Bungalow features these amenities:

Charming kitchen with original cabinetry, and a 50’s era Wedgewood stove, microwave, bright red corner booth, a microwave, a coffee maker & grinder, with a washer & dryer tucked away in a cabinet. The kitchen has a new kitchen sink with a drinking water filtration fully installed, and generously equipped with pots and pans, utensils and tableware for the inspired cook.

A new sliding glass door opens to the backyard garden and deck with a patio table for outdoor dining, complete with a natural gas barbecue, and a nicely tucked away private hot tub/spa that seats six.

The relaxed garden filled backyard is fully enclosed and dog-friendly. The patio table is there for your morning cuppa, and for easy entertaining. There is also power source in case you'd to take your laptop out on the back patio for a change of work space & some fresh air.

Regarding access and mobility preferences, as you can see from the photos of the front of the house, there are five steps up the front porch from the front yard walkway. From the backyard there is one step from the back deck through the sliding door to enter via the kitchen. The interior of the bungalow is all on one level. It is not , however, wheelchair friendly. Your off street parking spot is located in a small back lot, with easy access to the front door or back yard.

VRBO Pet fees are for each pet by the month. Longer stays can be discussed.

High-tech goodies include broadband Wi-Fi, 40” HDTV with Cable. The living and dining rooms feature early 20th century cabinetry and trim, oak floors and a gas fireplace.

The master bedroom has a queen bed with a new window mounted air conditioner, the front bedroom has a full size bed. Both beds have memory foam toppers, and are extremely comfortable. Both bedrooms have shades and /or curtains for a good nights sleep. Fresh cotton bed linens and towels are provided. The Jack & Jill bathroom has a low-flow toilet, refinished full size tub and shower tub, and vanity located between the two bedrooms.

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