Contemporary Private Home with Pool, A/C, Ocean and mountain views.

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6306.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Santa Barbara, CA

Earl Warren Showgrounds

6 min drive

Santa Barbara Golf Club

6 min drive

Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

9 min drive

Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)

10 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Office w/ queen sleeper sofa

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Tucked away in a beautiful canyon just 2 minutes from town, Rancho Los Gatos is located on 7 plus acres surrounded by nature. Panoramic views of ocean, islands and mountains. Only 1.5 miles from freeway access, shopping, beaches and entertainment but feels worlds apart in a beautiful mountain setting. Popular with A list celebrities.

The master bedroom is located on the upper wing of the house, with a walk-in closet and large en-suite bath with soaking tub. Two guest bedrooms are on the lower wing of the house, with a shared bathroom, a layout very well suited to small families. A third Guest room is set up as an office for remote workers with a comfortable queen sized sleeper sofa that provides a private space for a working vacation or comfortable accommodations for overnight guests. The sunroom offers beautiful mountain views and is a quiet place to read or enjoy evening cocktails. With 3300 square feet on over 7 acres, this beautiful home is like your own private retreat.
* We did not rent this house during a good part of the pandemic, however, it was rented last summer 2021 for approximately 10 weeks to 2 different high profile celebrities who loved their time here.

Please contact us for discounted one week or more monthly inquiries. we are happy to work with you.

Property manager

Nancy Paley

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Pets must be pre approved with a fee

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

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out. Earl Warren Showgrounds and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

Upper State Street - 4 min drive
Mission Santa Barbara - 9 min drive
Santa Barbara Harbor - 9 min drive
Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 9 min drive
Santa Barbara Bowl - 12 min drive

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬6 min drive
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Contemporary Private Home with Pool, A/C, Ocean and mountain views. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Contemporary Private Home with Pool, A/C, Ocean and mountain views. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Contemporary Private Home with Pool, A/C, Ocean and mountain views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary Private Home with Pool, A/C, Ocean and mountain views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Contemporary Private Home with Pool, A/C, Ocean and mountain views. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Los Padres National Forest, La Cumbre Plaza and Santa Barbara County Public Health SB Health Care Center. Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

william k.

16 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house!!

Terrific house (even better than advertised) and Nancy made the entire trip a breeze!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional

Everything about this property is outstanding. The beauty of the natural surroundings is rivaled only by the exquisite interior design and decor. The host could not be more responsive or accommodating. The location is both remote and easily accessible to everything, the perfect combination. We’ve had many favorable VRBO experiences but this by far was the best. The only thing we’d share is that the home and appliances are somewhat dated so as long as you’re not expecting brand new you will absolutely adore your experience there

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

22 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Total Relaxation in a beautiful property

The house is so relaxing, amazing views. The furnishings are really interesting and the location was perfect for us. Far away enough as to be secluded, but everything drivable within 10/15 mins.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

18 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Barbara Retreat

We so enjoyed our stay at this amazing property! It accommodated our family perfectly and the location was great. We hope to come back soon. Thank you for making our stay so special! Brian

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

10 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Everything about this property is perfect and very well thought out. Hosts are amazing. Communication is seamless.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

13 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeding expectations

Spectacularly beautiful, serene and luxurious. This home exceeded all expectations. Every facet of our stay was very well thought out from the initial welcome basket to the fine linens and toiletries. It made you feel like you were in a 5 star resort while being in complete privacy. The owners were very attentive to our every need, concierge service. We look forward to staying again soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

30 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retreat to SB hills

Beautiful property to unwind and relax. Soaking up the sun and the views from the back patio and pool area were amazing. A short drive to downtown SB and the beaches.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

10 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property; great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saranac and Kevin H.

27 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly One of a Kind

We had an awesome week of celebrations - two Birthdays, Father’s Day, & a UCSB Graduation — all shared in this amazing home! The house is even more incredible and one of a kind than the photos show! We LOVED every second of our time in it! Both the indoor & outdoor spaces are fantastic! We used all of it - from cooking & eating to swimming & walking around the property. It is a perfect space made exceptional by Nancy & Geoff! From the kitchen to the great room, from the master bedroom & bath to the screened sunroom, from the TV cozy nook to the two smaller bedrooms. The walls of glass & sliding doors throughout are perfect! The details and extra touches were so welcoming & wonderful...throw blankets, candles, pool towels, comfy outdoor furniture, lighting, unbelievable art, and the sweetest Happy Birthday banner (So thoughtful! Thank you!!). Our days were full of sunshine, and the night sky shined bright with so many stars! It is truly one happy home that I hope we are able to share again in the future. Thank you so much for making our week extra special. We LOVED our family time here!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

2 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, beautiful location above Santa Barbara

Wow. This is a serene setting. Spacious. Airy. Tons of windows with stunning views of the ocean. Comfortable and beautifully kept. Fascinating artwork, exquisitely displayed. A grand kitchen wonderfully equipped. Perhaps best of all, an attentive host eager to offer copious tips to customize a perfect visit for us. We had a great time, and we will surely return.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

13 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Despite the crazy storm, we had a fantastic time.

This property is very special. The house and grounds are wonderful and the views are gorgeous. The house worked really well for us, was very comfortable and we highly recommend it. Hosts were gracious, generous and easy to communicate with at any time.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D., Chicago, IL

18 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

It was a lovely stay, the home was exceptionally comfortable. The views were beautiful and we enjoyed our stay very much. The owner did everything possible to make sure we were comfortable.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

6 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home and Gorgeous Views!

My family and I had a wonderful time at this home- The home was absolutely beautiful with the most spectacular views!! This home was impeccable and perfect in every way- from the infinity pool to the owners being great to work with! My family all said, this was the best vacation we have had!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

4 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

We loved our stay. Both the house and property are magical spaces, and the amenities makes you feel like you are in your own private home.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

bill and becky v.

24 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow

Absolutely lovely

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edie A.

4 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply spectacular stay....

Our family always chooses a house to rent for Labor Day weekend and this one was one of our all time favorites. Truly incredible views from all over the house - peaceful, comfortable and well appointed. We absolutely loved our stay and will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aditi M.

27 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!!

This was just the perfect getaway for us- an absolutely stunning home full of beautiful artwork, amazing views, and even a meditation room! Would highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration above Santa Barbara!

We had a group of 6 adults in the house for 5 nights in August. We have four August birthdays in our family - yes, all Leos... - and typically rent a house someplace fun to gather. This year was Santa Barbara. We were so fortunate to have found Nancy and Geoff's place just above Santa Barbara off San Marcos Pass Road. At first we were a bit concerned that we were too far outside of downtown, but turned out to not be an issue. It was easy to be parked downtown 10 - 15 minutes after leaving the house. And the benefit was this incredible setting, and the equally incredible house. The house is a stunning example of contemporary architecture that fits the site. Our soon to be son in law recently graduated from USC Architecture School and was very impressed by the house design and interior spaces. And Nancy and Geoff have filled the house with unique furniture and tons of amazing art that you rarely see even at a high end VRBO. Super warm and comfortable. The 'zen meditation room' as we called it was a favorite place for us to gather in the late afternoon and chill. The backyard area with the infinity edge pool and amazing views was also a favorite spot to relax. Location allowed us to easily visit wineries in the Los Olivos area, get to hiking trails, quick access to the harbor, and several dinners downtown and in Montecito. Nancy was a FABULOUS host and was always extremely quick to reply to any question or issue we had during our stay. She even provided some fun personalized treats and decorations for our birthdays. This is an incredible place to stay in the Santa Barbara area. Our family will definitely return when we are back in the area!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

diane k.

15 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa barbara retreat

The home was lovely, very well maintained and full of interesting art. The home sits on a beautiful site offering spectacular views. The hosts, Nancy and Geoffrey, were always available and provided many wonderful recommendations. Would definitely recommend the home to anyone looking for peace and tranquility while having a spacious lovely space in which to stay. Kitchen well equipped and grill nice as well.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

12 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home

The house is secluded in the hills but close to town, making it an ideal place to spend the day or to go into town for dinner. It is extremely comfortable, with a great kitchen and great views. The owner and property manager were fantastic to deal with. We’d definitely recommend it.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Katja H.

10 Dec 2018

Klassische Moderne in Hanglage

Dieses mit viel Liebe zum Detail möblierte Haus liegt abgeschieden und dennoch nur 15 Autominuten von Santa Barbara entfernt. Es ist geprägt von der offen gehaltenen Architektur und den großen Fensterfronten aber auch von der sehr umfangreichen Sammlung asiatischer Bilder und Skulpturen. Die Terrasse und der Infinity Pool sind nach Süden ausgerichtet. Hier fehlte leider ein Sonnenschutz, um Liegen oder Loungemöbel tagsüber zu nutzen. Der Pool war sehr gepflegt, die Kissen für die Außenmöbel hingegen leider weniger ansehnlich. Das Haus verfügt über zwei getrennte Klimaanlagen von denen jedoch nur eine funktionierte. Darüber wurden wir am Anreisetag informiert. Besonders abends und morgens hätten wir gern den Wohnbereich damit geheizt.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matt L., Vancouver

15 Sept 2018

Excellent house, beautiful inside and out, convenient location

Stayed Summer 2018 with friends from Europe. 8 of us total. Enjoyed the house thoroughly. Plenty of room. Beautiful artwork throughout. Very nice common spaces. Real feeling of being away from it all.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Moritz K.

29 Aug 2018

perfect location

Perfect location for some relaxing days in Santa Barbara. Spacious house just 15 driving-minutes away from Santa Barbara downtown. We loved the ocean- and mountainviews and the great infinity pool! One of the best locations we have choosen during our US trip in July/ August 2018!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Robert S.

19 Aug 2018

Lovely Home

Modern, nice pool and extremely convenient to downtown and the beaches. You do hear road traffic until 8pm or so, not super quiet until then.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

William B.

15 July 2018

Great location and amenities!

The views out every window are phenomenal and the pool is spectacular! The master suite wing is private, quiet, spacious, and very comfortable. The location is convenient to hiking trails and Hwy 154, but some traffic noise from the highway was pretty consistent. Overall, great place for a family vacation!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Paley

We have owned this property for over 10 years and have rented it to many families over these years. Everyone has enjoyed the ambiance of the home and property. We are always available to help with questions and specific requests.

Why they chose this property

The location gives you quick access to downtown, wine country, beaches and all that Santa Barbara has to offer, yet has nature all around and wonderful privacy.