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

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A single-story house with a brick facade, a front porch with two chairs, and a large clock on the wall.
A garden with a palm tree, various plants, a wooden fence, and a gravel path.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a patterned armchair, and a red and white patterned rug.
A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a bench, and a patterned rug.
A stone pathway leading to a wooden deck with a hot tub, surrounded by various plants and a tree.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, Santa Barbara Bowl
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Granada Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in the city centre. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Granada Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Arlington Theater - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 7 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CAJÉ - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Shang Hai - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Handlebar Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria El Buen Gusto - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Secret Bao - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 1917 Craftsman Bungalow - Full Garden & Hot Tub, 6 blocks to Downtown pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Charming 1917 Craftsman Bungalow - Full Garden & Hot Tub, 6 blocks to Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 1917 Craftsman Bungalow - Full Garden & Hot Tub, 6 blocks to Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 1917 Craftsman Bungalow - Full Garden & Hot Tub, 6 blocks to Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 1917 Craftsman Bungalow - Full Garden & Hot Tub, 6 blocks to Downtown located?

Located in Laguna, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Alameda Park, Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Rafael Gonzalez House and Alice Keck Memorial Garden are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Location was good - property perfect for our needs - a very caring owner
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2023
Thank you Teresa, we appreciate the kind words. Hope to see you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great, hot tub fun, and the environment was very quiet. (Though this was a winter rental so windows were mostly shut). We appreciated grab bars in the shower and our own parking spot.
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable getaway for a month

Everything was exactly as listed, we enjoyed our month long stay! The house is within walking distance of State Street (10-15-min) and the hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb, 2024
Michelle & David were great guests. Communications were easy and they were always super considerate lovely people, and they took wonderful care of the bungalow. We are grateful they found us, and would welcome them back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feels Like Home in Paradise

Wonderful hosts who treat you like family. Quiet neigjborhood; walking distance to downtown Santa Barbara. We will definitely be back to stay here for our next visit. Thank you Peggy and Eric!
Stayed 57 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a home away from home for us as this is the 2nd year we’ve gotten to stay here while escaping the blustery winter cold of our Alaskan home. This sweet house is clean, sensibly organized and welcoming the minute we walked through its door. We love the privacy of the enclosed back yard, not to mention the fabulous hot tub always ready for us at our whim! The neighborhood is quiet and friendly, easy walking distance to the little local store for treats. And Peggy, she’s the best! Always available if needed but respectful of our privacy, while subtlety keeping the grounds tidy & the hot tub happy.
Perfect puzzle table!
Ahhhh! ‘Tis the good life…
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Terrific first impression of Santa Barbara

The house was very cute and homey. Well laid out and decorated with everything we needed to cook, relax (hot tub and quiet yard out back), and best of all close proximity (< 1 mile) to state street and other attractions. Peggy was also very responsive and wanted to make sure we had a great time - a terrific host. We would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, quaint neighborhood and sweet owner

We enjoyed our stay. As 3 people in our 20s, we found this to be a central location and very easy to get to downtown. The hot tub was a great amenity and Peggy was great coming to clean it and the yard weekly while being mindful of our time & privacy. 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 55 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2023
Thanks so much Vooha, you were all a pleasure to host! Hope to see you again sometime! Best, Peggy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Painted Pony is the perfect little house if you need a quiet home in a quiet neighborhood, close to everything. It's been my sweet summer in Santa Barbara home for two years now! Peggy is the most gracious host and takes great care of the place in an easy-going and super friendly way. I'm looking forward to returning again next year!
Stayed 84 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway!

This charming, sweet bungalow was absolutely the perfect refuge for a month stay in Santa Barbara. If you enjoy the architecture of the old craftsman style you will love this home. It was perfectly outfitted with everything you might need to cook. It felt like home! Easy parking with its own spot. Comfy beds and nice towels. Beautiful garden in back with a hot tub. The owners were so friendly and always available with any questions. I would love to stay here again!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar, 2025
Thanks so much Diana. It was a pleasure have at the bungalow, you seem so well suited! We'd welcome you back anytime it works!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot tub was perfect, clean, well maintained, temperature good as host set it, private with a fence and lovely foliage Quiet neighborhood, felt safe walking our dog at night, local market was welcoming…love the frozen (whole) raspberry bars (can’t find them in Ak)Pet friendly? Perfect space for our fuzzy girl, easy access to the yard, a bed was even provided for her insideEverything we needed was there, nice and clean, with unique touches only this lil bungalow can offer. Very delightful! We are already booked for the Spring. A big thank you to Eric & PeggyThe host, Peg, is a gem
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing experience

Peggy and Eric are amazing. Communication was very quick and helpful. Peggy and Eric went above and beyond to make us feel welcome!Peggy comes weekly to clean the yard and hot tub and she is so kind and thoughtful. She gives great ideas of things to do and places to go in Santa Barbara. Thank you so much for the poinsettia and the roll to make cookies!
Stayed 45 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vintage Haven

Nestled in the hustle bustle of downtown Santa Barbara - and therefore convenient to everything- Eric and Peggy's 1917 bungalow with its cozy and fun vintage decor and charming garden is a surprisingly quiet haven to return to after a day or evening out. My husband and son loved the hot tub! Peggy is extremely responsive and has thought of everything from salad spinner to fans to beach tar remover. Street parking is usually available but the reserved space in the apartment lot in the back makes the ease of staying here seamless. I look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 41 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2022
Thanks Christina, we loved you and your family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet little paradose

I needed a nice, quiet place for the summer and Peggy really delivered! The house is cute, comfortable, and well maintained. The neighborhood is surprisingly quiet, with all you can hear at night being crickets, literally! What a tonic for my jangled nerves. Peggy is THE MOST lovely host, super friendly and immediately responsive to any issues that might arise, which are few and far between. Painted Pony Bungalow really worked well for me. I’d rent it again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 84 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2024
Thank you Andy - Having you at stay the bungalow all summer was such a pleasure! So glad to hear it seemed to suit you fine. I have to say you were wonderful with the house and made everything easy for me. Not to mention we loved all the dreamy marmalade's & homemade bread you shared with us! We would welcome you back tomorrow, and hopefully next summer! Best wishes to Stan & Jason as well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place

If I could give a 10 star rating I would. I stayed here for 10 weeks and loved my time in this house. It’s close to the high school which was great for visits from my grandkids. 10 minute walk to town. Quiet neighborhood and a safe parking spot. Cute corner store two blocks away. The house is fully stocked and I mean fully. I was able to bake a banana bread and only had to buy bananas and eggs. Peggy visits once a week to tidy up the yard. Owners respond quickly to questions and requests. Comfy tv watching couch. Clean hot tub. Wonderful back yard for eating, grilling or relaxing. Neighbor has a friendly yellow cat. Residents of nearby apartments are quiet and friendly. House is small but perfect for me. This was my favorite VRBO of all.
Stayed 68 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Craftsman in Perfect Location

What a terrific opportunity to be able to stay in such a lovely historic property. We walked the safe and pretty neighborhood a couple of times a day and enjoyed the lovely gardens in the area. The location is very central and an easy 10-15 walk to State Street to many restaurants and only a few blocks from the Santa Barbara Bowl if you'd like to take in the outdoor concerts. The backyard garden is extremely private with a lovely hot tub and outdoor furniture to either relax or enjoy a meal. In addition, we appreciated the backyard being completely fenced for our pooch. Even though your neighbours are close by, it's a very quiet area and street. We couldn't have asked for more thoughtful, kind and responsive owners as Peggy and Eric. They were always ready to assist on how things operated etc., and provided a detailed communication on the properties' operations. Much appreciated. The home is so welcoming and cozy and everything was is great working order. Lots of towels and linens and kitchen essentials. We hope to return if available.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2023
Shirley & Blake were wonderful guests, super easy to communicate with & very considerate. Shirley graciously helped me water some of my flowering pots, & Blake gave me some great suggestions on our screen door that really worked! They seem like they are naturally happy people , enjoying Santa Barbara life and just a pleasure to host at the bungalow. I hope they will be back our way again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the bungalow for two months and it was an absolute gem! The neighborhood is quiet and beautiful, the backyard and hot tub a total delight. The house is a gorgeous craftsman with charming bespoke accents. Our dog loved staying there as well. Peggy was wonderful as a hostess and very easy to contact. It was a perfect get away for a writing retreat and stepping out of the busy world. Would love to stay again in the future!!
Stayed 60 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home for an extended stay

We had a wonderful stay at the Painted Pony. My husband and I and one-year-old daughter found the space just right for our needs. It is equipped with all the essentials of a long-term rental. The furnishings and decor of the home very much suit the house and neighborhood, and the backyard is a peaceful oasis, complete with a hot tub. The location was great, in a fun, walkable area, yet on a quiet street without any traffic noise. Peggy was lovely and an incredible and attentive host. She communicated consistently, and always gave us a heads up if something needed to be cared for at the property. I would easily stay here again. As it was we were sad to leave!
Stayed 52 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2023
Thank you Sarah, so appreciated. We really enjoyed your stay with us at the Bungalow. You have a lovely family, we'd welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect place

Peggy and Eric's sweet cottage on a quiet street in downtown Santa Barbara is perfect, just right for me and my small dog. The owners couldn't be more accommodating and kind.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2023
Thank you Malka & Saddie for staying at the bungalow and taking good care of everything, it was a pleasure having you both!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect spot for small family

My family of three stayed at this bungalow for four nights. We had a two-year old with us so we needed a place with a kitchen and space for play. The home is completely functional with microwave, pots/pans, dishes, toaster, cable TV, etc. Peggy was very nice and helpful as well. My husband forgot his briefcase there and Peggy was kind enough to ship it to him. The location is close driving distance to all attractions.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

amazing home in downtown SB

The location of the house is perfect, close to everything in downtown SB. This older home has a lot of cool character. The house is a little small but feels very cozy and has everything you'd need. The backyard is fairly private, with lots of trees and bushes, but the neighbors are pretty close (it is downtown after all). The hot tub was great, its a good size and was very clean and well taken care of. Street parking was easy and if needed there is an additional reserved spot in the parking lot behind the house. Eric and Peggy were very responsive and excellent hosts. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Perfect for two people and a dog ;)

This little house was perfect for our short vacation. The neighborhood is friendly and very pretty, excellent for evening or morning walks. The house is charming and ten minutes away from mostly everywhere we wanted to go to in town. It is the perfect size for a couple. The enclosed backyard was safe for our dog and a lovely spot to have our meals. The kitchen is well supplied. If filtered water is important for you, you might want to bring bottled water or a water filter jug. We highly recommend this house and hope to visit again in the near future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We LOVED this place

This met our needs perfectly. As 2 adults and our teenage daughter, everything about the place which is adorable, charming and the location, were perfect. We walked downtown or to the beach every day and when we got tired, we took the bus or shuttle which only costs 50 cents. Eric and Peggy were lovely hosts, the time they spent ahead of time giving us the rundown and the few minutes we spent visiting Eric at the Bookstore were great. This is a wonderful place to stay if you want the true Santa Barbara experience.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cozy and sweet...

House is small but has everything you'd need for a nice stay. Kitchen is well planned and stackable washer/dryer in kitchen was appreciated. Very walkable to downtown and SB Bowl. Bathroom is tight and would be hard with more than 2-3 people, but everything worked and we had enough room for hanging towels and our toiletries. Wi-if worked great and hot-tub was a nice bonus (used once, at least). Parking was no problem. We were in town to look for an apartment for our college-aged daughter and this house was the perfect home-base for the four days. Peggy and Eric were great (met both) and would recommend the house for a few people. Do note that there is no a/c - fans were provided and ample for the hot spell while we were in town.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

We stayed two nights, and chose Painted Pony bungalow largely due to its proximity to the Santa Barbara Bowl as we were attending a concert. It was a very easy walk to the Bowl. The neighborhood is charming, quiet and safe. It is also within walking distance (4-5 blocks) to State St., the main entertainment/restaurant area of Santa Barbara. The bungalow itself is also very charming, built 1917 but fully modernized with cable TV, a music setup, and high speed internet. While we didn't eat in, there is a very nice fully equipped kitchen, as well as a gas BBQ. The backyard is very private with trees/bushes shielding neighbors, and there is a large hot tub. There is a mom & pop corner story just a block away, where we got some snacks and newspapers. Beds quite comfortable, and bathroom well appointed, and has a nice shower (important to me!). This will be out "go to" place when we're in SB, especially when with have Bowl tickets. I highly recommend Painted Pony for a quiet unit that is also within walking distance to most SB attractions.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage

This is a great place to stay. It is close enough to downtown to walk and a short drive from most attractions.
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