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Beautiful Riviera Guest Suite in Private Forest, Conveniently Located Retreat

Vacation home in Santa Barbara

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Franceschi Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Westmont College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

Beautiful Riviera Guest Suite in Private Forest, Conveniently Located Retreat

Located perfectly between Montecito and Santa Barbara, 12 minutes from the beach, this light filled, comfortable private retreat features high vaulted ceilings and walls lined with windows that look out into two private acres of natural oak forest. This serene unique space, once and airy art studio, includes a newly built full kitchen, gorgeous granite dining table, plush living area, and cozy bedroom. Enjoy outdoor seating areas, walking paths & gorgeous views attended by visiting wildlife in this singular location. Minutes to downtown, beaches, the Botanic Garden, Natural History Museum, Riviera Theater, Westmont, Lotus Land, and the Mission. Gorgeous hiking trails a short walk from the door. We welcome peaceful living and prefer cooking be vegetarian. Polite pets considered.
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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 2:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Quiet, clean pets only
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Cielito, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, is home to this vacation home. Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Public Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Franceschi Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Westmont College - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 15 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Super-Rica Taqueria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Los Agaves Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Riviera Guest Suite in Private Forest, Conveniently Located Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Riviera Guest Suite in Private Forest, Conveniently Located Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Riviera Guest Suite in Private Forest, Conveniently Located Retreat?

Check-out is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Beautiful Riviera Guest Suite in Private Forest, Conveniently Located Retreat located?

Located in Cielito, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Franceschi Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Mission Santa Barbara. Westmont College and Lotusland are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here! Gretchen was an exceedingly gracious and welcoming host to us humans and our dog. The property and surrounding area are gorgeous, with many walks and hikes accessible without a drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gretchen

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