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Casa del Sol - Peaceful home away from home.

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A spacious living room with a large window, a hanging chair, a brown sofa with striped cushions, and a glass coffee table.
A fireplace with a decorative screen, a vase with flowers, and a candelabra with candles.
A modern house with a glass door entrance, a wooden bench outside, and a small garden with a birdbath and plants.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, hanging chair, and a fireplace.
A living room with a brown sofa, a glass coffee table, and a wicker basket. There is a wooden door and a window with a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Upper State Street
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Santa Barbara, CA
  • Place, La Cumbre Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Earl Warren Showgrounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa del Sol - Peaceful home away from home.

Authentic Mid-Century Modern home at the quiet end of a family-friendly street. Filled with sunshine from floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to the tropical backyard with a fire pit, lounge area, and outdoor dining space. Centrally located—just 10 minutes to downtown Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara harbor and pier, or out to UCSB. Less than 10 minutes to Arroyo Burro Beach and only 3 minutes to upper State Street shopping, coffee shops, restaurants, bars, La Cumbre Plaza, and the Santa Barbara Golf Course. This home is also close to the 154 which accesses the Santa Ynez Valley wine country—30-40 minutes away.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2463150vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Santa Barbara

Located in Hitchcock, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. 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. 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 jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Santa Barbara, CA

What's nearby

  • La Cumbre Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Upper State Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • MacKenzie Park Dog Park - 6 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa del Sol - Peaceful home away from home. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa del Sol - Peaceful home away from home.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa del Sol - Peaceful home away from home.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa del Sol - Peaceful home away from home.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa del Sol - Peaceful home away from home. located?

Located in Hitchcock, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of La Cumbre Plaza, Earl Warren Showgrounds and Upper State Street. Santa Barbara Golf Club and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was absolutely perfect for our group of 6 in town to celebrate our daughter's graduation from UCSB--close to downtown SB and easy drive to airport and campus, The house is even better in person--with plenty of space inside and out. The decor is soothing and classic SB style, and the beds are very comfortable. Brenda is super helpful and a delightful host. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay here. Very quiet and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

William A.

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

Great location for SBIFF

Five adults comfortably fit and great location getting into and back from downtown.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2025
Thank you, William. I enjoyed hosting you and your family. Please come again and discover everything else you can do in SB. You were wonderful guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lisa j.

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

Nice accomodations

Enjoyed our stay and it had all that we needed. Easy communication with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen I.

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

Love Santa Barbara

Clean, nicely decorated, beautiful landscape and back yard space.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar, 2024
Thank you, Karen. I hope you come again soon! Brenda
Verified review

8/10 Good

suzanne p.

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

Location

Close to all things to do in Santa Barbara
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

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

Perfection

From the moment we arrived, everything about this rental was easy! The interior is gorgeous and clean, the exterior is lush with foliage and plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the Santa Barbara weather. In addition, Communication with the owner was excellent before and during our stay. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2025
Thank you, Dawn. You and your family were wonderful to host! I hope you'll stay again, the next time you're in Santa Barbara.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Spenser S.

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

Excellent location and quiet spot!

Really enjoyed this house. Brenda was easy to communicate with, and the house is in a very quiet neighborhood,which we appreciated. It's a short drive to many things in the SB area as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Thank you Spenser. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the house. I hope you will visit again. Brenda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Spring Break

Very convenient location. Easy to get anywhere. House has great energy and layout. Backyard was beautiful and inviting. Host was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2025
Thank you, Ryan. I hope you return the next time you're in Santa Barbara. You were lovely guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noah F.

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

Lovely Home In Santa Barbara

We had an amazing stay at Brenda's home. The layout of the house made it feel very spacious and the outdoor area was great. I'd highly recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2023
Thank you, Noah! I hope you and your family return again soon. It was a pleasure hosting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Nice spot

Great spot with a tasteful renovation to a charming, older home. Very welcoming host in a quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much, Robert. It was a pleasure to host all of you. I hope you will consider coming back sometime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

Great House With a Great Host

The house is beautiful with a great backyard to lounge in, centrally located and close to just about everything. Brenda was a fantastic host, she provided us with some great recommendations (especially Demetria), and gave us simple check in / out instructions. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2025
Thank you, Daniel. It's that time of year again. Please reach out, if you need help planning your next visit. I'd love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

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

Perfect Santa Barbara Hideaway

We were blown away by the location and privacy of this property! There is plenty of outdoor space and beautiful landscaping. It’s quiet, yet centrally located in Santa Barbara. Having several grocery stores nearby and a well equipped kitchen was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2024
Thank you, Carrie! Please come again on your next visit to Santa Barbara. Congratulations to your brother. Brenda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Lovely and Quiet

This vacation home is tucked away in a quiet Santa Barbara neighborhood. The house is clean, light filled, simply decorated and within a few driving minutes of shopping and Hendri’s Beach. Our stay was lovely and we highly recommend this vacation home.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2024
Thank you, Debra! Please come again anytime. It was a pleasure to have you. Brenda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

Just like being at home

Brenda was always helpful and answered questions promptly. We spent lots of time on the wonderful patio. Highly recommend this home for your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much, Linda! I hope you will visit again. It was lovely having you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

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

Quiet neighborhood close to everything

We completely enjoyed our stay at Casa del sol. Brenda was very accommodating and easy to contact. Loved the quiet, peaceful atmosphere! The backyard was perfect for sitting with our morning coffee. We will definitely be back again, we all had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2025
Thank you, Kerry. You were perfect guests! I do hope you return and stay longer next time. I have a lot of tips about incredible things to do here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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

Weddiing week!

Outstanding stay to celebrate family wedding week. Clean and well appointed. By far the most complete kitchen of any rental I’ve stayed. Relaxing backyard space. The house description was accurate and spot on. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA D.

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

SB staycation

The house was accurately advertised on VRBO! Beautiful birthday celebration and great communication with the host. We would recommend highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Thank you, Angela. I hope you come again sometime. ~Brenda
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacqueline H.

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

Escaping midwestern winters

We love Chicago but a 3 week break from winter is a requirement. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Santa Barbara and Casa de Sol. The house lived up to its name - there was plenty of sunshine. It is in a great location in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to beaches, downtown, shopping and restaurants. Very relaxing!
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2025
Thank you Jacqueline. You were wonderful guests. I hope you come back next year. I'd love to make your stay even better! Brenda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corey G.

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

Wonderful stay & host

We very much enjoyed our stay. Brenda is very hospitable and communicative, and the house is comfortable and very cute. The beds and living room furniture were comfortable, and the back yard is large, adorable, and great for hanging out. The house is easy to find, and parking in the driveway is hassle-free. Quiet neighborhood, and comfortable accommodations. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2025
Thank you, Corey. You were perfect guests. Hope to see you for your next visit to SB. I have a lot of tips on incredible things to do here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Billy M.

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

Lovely spacious home. Very chill feel. Short 5 min drive to everything.

Great end of street home, spacious, with a great cozy feel. The gas fireplace was super, creating a great cozy feeling. Home is a short drive to downtown and few mins drive to local shops, restaurants, very convenient location. We also took a hike in the mountains not too far away. Nice outdoor space also with a fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2025
Thank you, Bill. I hope you will visit again in the future and stay longer next time! Brenda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

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

Short stay

Stayed here with my girlfriends for a short visit. Place was wonderful and had most everything that was needed. Great spaces for us to sit and chat. Would have been nice to have a dish towel to dry dishes. Otherwise perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2025
Thank you, Leah. Somehow I missed your review. There is a whole drawer of dish towels in the kitchen, I'm sorry you didn't know about them. I'd love to host you again—the weather is lovely now.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean U.

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

Beautiful, peaceful, well-equipped home!

Loved our stay at Casa del Sol. Tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac, the mid-century gem of a home was perfect for us. The furnishings were simple and elegant, with a fully equipped kitchen. We enjoyed sitting in the private backyard. Location is central, and easy to get to beautiful beaches and hiking areas. We look forward to returning someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2025
Thank you, Sean. It's a lovely time of year here now. I'd love to host you again. Please reach out if you need help planning your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Desmond R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks Brenda for everything you did for us.You were an outstanding host.Your home was perfect for us as a couple and very comfortable for us when we had our two grandkids with us for the last 2 weeks.The house was imaculately clean and the back yard was very inviting especially in the afternoon when it stayed perfect and cool on the hot days. The house was located very centrally for our trips into the center of Santa Barbara and also for the beaches in Goleta and it seemed like it was about 10 minutes to anywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Beautiful House

The house is a beautiful mid century home in a nice neighborhood. The beds and couches were comfortable, and the backyard was nice for hanging out. Brenda made sure that everything was working and that we had everything that we needed. The house manual was thorough and had a lot of good recommendations.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2025
Thank you, Christopher. I hope I can host you again this year. Reach out in advance so I can make sure we have everything you need!

About the host

Hosted by Brenda

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I have lived in Santa Barbara all of my life. I love the outdoors, but particularly the ocean. I love to sail, kayak, and paddle on an outrigger. I also enjoy our local food and wine culture.

Why they chose this property

Casa del Sol is the epitome of a vacation home. Serene, peaceful, and relaxing—with everything you need.

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