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Ocean-View Ranch Retreat on 8 Acres of Peace & Privacy in Santa Barbara, CA.
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3 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 6 4500 sq ft
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Explore the area
Santa Barbara, CA
- Mission Santa Barbara4 min drive
- Santa Barbara Bowl4 min drive
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse6 min drive
- Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)16 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Ocean-View Ranch Retreat on 8 Acres of Peace & Privacy in Santa Barbara, CA.
Private Retreat with Ocean Views – 8 Acres of Privacy and Peace in Santa Barbara
3 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms • Sleeps 4 (6 if approved) • 4,000 Sq Ft • Ocean Views • Classic California Ranch Style
Tucked away on 8 private acres in the peaceful hills of Santa Barbara, this classic California Ranch-style home offers an inspiring and grounding escape. Newly renovated and updated, designed with rustic ranch décor, filled with natural light, and surrounded by curated rock gardens, mature succulents, walking trails and expansive views of the ocean and mountains, this 4,500 sq ft retreat is a rare gem.
Available for 30-day+ stays, this fully furnished home is ideal for peaceful retreat getaways, seasonal transitions, sabbaticals, or creative residencies.
The Space:
-3 bedrooms: Two private bedrooms with king beds with luxury linens + a third large flexible room, which can be set up as a bedroom with a king bed, artist studio, yoga/meditation space, office, writing space or music room.
-2.5 bathrooms, including two spa-style baths and one with a deep soaking tub
-Classic vintage 1950s St. Charles kitchen — warm, functional, and full of charm; perfect for home-cooked and gourmet meals.
-Spacious living and dining areas with vaulted ceilings, panoramic windows, and ocean views
-Entertainment room with a Smart TV and a grand piano
-Fine linens, warm rustic furnishings, and artful details throughout
-Dedicated laundry area with washer and dryer
-Ample on-property parking (not gated)
-Total privacy with no visible neighbors
-Hiking and walking trails right outside the door
-Sleeps 4 adults comfortably. Can accommodate up to 6 guests with prior approval
Why Guests Love It:
-Unobstructed ocean, canyon, and mountain views
-Nature infusion with ample wildlife throughout the property
-Deep sense of peace and privacy
-A perfect place to rest, reflect, create, work or reconnect
-Quiet, beautiful, and filled with soul
-Ideal for couples, small group travelers, creatives, or those in transition
-Even though you feel totally removed from the town of Santa Barbara, it is only a 7 minute drive to grocery stores, shops and restaurants
Important Notes:
-30-day minimum stay (per local rental regulations)
-Not child-friendly (due to cactus, succulents, and custom rock gardens) and family heirlooms
-No pets
-No smoking, parties or events
Ideal for guests seeking serenity, simplicity and incredible natural beauty.
3 Bedrooms • 2.5 Bathrooms • Sleeps 4 (6 if approved) • 4,000 Sq Ft • Ocean Views • Classic California Ranch Style
Tucked away on 8 private acres in the peaceful hills of Santa Barbara, this classic California Ranch-style home offers an inspiring and grounding escape. Newly renovated and updated, designed with rustic ranch décor, filled with natural light, and surrounded by curated rock gardens, mature succulents, walking trails and expansive views of the ocean and mountains, this 4,500 sq ft retreat is a rare gem.
Available for 30-day+ stays, this fully furnished home is ideal for peaceful retreat getaways, seasonal transitions, sabbaticals, or creative residencies.
The Space:
-3 bedrooms: Two private bedrooms with king beds with luxury linens + a third large flexible room, which can be set up as a bedroom with a king bed, artist studio, yoga/meditation space, office, writing space or music room.
-2.5 bathrooms, including two spa-style baths and one with a deep soaking tub
-Classic vintage 1950s St. Charles kitchen — warm, functional, and full of charm; perfect for home-cooked and gourmet meals.
-Spacious living and dining areas with vaulted ceilings, panoramic windows, and ocean views
-Entertainment room with a Smart TV and a grand piano
-Fine linens, warm rustic furnishings, and artful details throughout
-Dedicated laundry area with washer and dryer
-Ample on-property parking (not gated)
-Total privacy with no visible neighbors
-Hiking and walking trails right outside the door
-Sleeps 4 adults comfortably. Can accommodate up to 6 guests with prior approval
Why Guests Love It:
-Unobstructed ocean, canyon, and mountain views
-Nature infusion with ample wildlife throughout the property
-Deep sense of peace and privacy
-A perfect place to rest, reflect, create, work or reconnect
-Quiet, beautiful, and filled with soul
-Ideal for couples, small group travelers, creatives, or those in transition
-Even though you feel totally removed from the town of Santa Barbara, it is only a 7 minute drive to grocery stores, shops and restaurants
Important Notes:
-30-day minimum stay (per local rental regulations)
-Not child-friendly (due to cactus, succulents, and custom rock gardens) and family heirlooms
-No pets
-No smoking, parties or events
Ideal for guests seeking serenity, simplicity and incredible natural beauty.
Property manager
Anne Van de Water
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number NA
About the area
Santa Barbara
Cielito, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this holiday home. Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Public Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Coal Oil Point Reserve. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum are also worth visiting.
Santa Barbara, CA
What's nearby
- Mission Santa Barbara - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
- Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
- Santa Barbara Zoo - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
- Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Taco Bell - 10 min drive
- McConnell's Ice Cream - 8 min drive
- Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - 8 min drive
- Yellow Belly - 8 min drive
- Los Agaves - 8 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Anne Van de Water

My name is Anne Van de Water.
Please visit my website at annevandewater.com
Please visit my website at annevandewater.com
Why they chose this property
This is one of the most magical neighborhoods in the world.
Immersed in natural beauty with stunning views of the ocean and the Channel Islands and majestic mountains.
it is peaceful and serene.
Immersed in natural beauty with stunning views of the ocean and the Channel Islands and majestic mountains.
it is peaceful and serene.
What makes this property unique
It is rare to be in a classic California Ranch house that is situated in the middle of 8 acres of purely perfect untainted nature on the back side of the Santa Barbara Riviera in a beautiful Mediterranean climate.
Languages:
English
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