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Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Private pool
Hot tub on site
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Explore the area
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Place, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
8 min walk
Mission Santa Barbara
Place, Mission Santa Barbara
20 min walk
Upper State Street
Place, Upper State Street
4 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
21 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Child Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
About this property
Private Pool Home, On Acre-Near town, Families love it!
Imagine your own private retreat, close enough to walk to the Mission of Santa Barbara and yet when on the acre property you will feel like you are away from it all in your own private Shangrai Lai. The Frank Lloyd Wright inspired design maximizes the enjoyment of the sprawling one story 3000 sq feet house. The house embraces a spectacular solar heated pool and backyard patio from which you may fully relax in the fantastic Santa Barbara weather. The mottled black bottom pool is like a "Matisse" painting adding to the ambiance of the beautiful yard.
Rental rates do not include local bed taxes. There will be an additional 16% owed on the room rate for your stay so you must provide that directly to the owner who is registered and files those fees with the county of Santa Barbara. That only will apply if it is a short term stay of less than 31 days.
Peacefully sleep in the quiet setting. Those who are early risers will not disturb those who want to sleep in as the bedroom wing is at the opposite end of the house from the kitchen living and dining areas.
Two gorgeous fireplaces, one in the main suite. The second is a striking cathedral ceiling high edifice in travertine accenting the unique atmosphere of this incredible home.
Access your entertainment apps on the 77 inch Large screen TV and with the cable TV in the living room. Cox gigablast the highest local speed available everyone can stay connected. TV’s in all bedrooms as well. Plenty of space to work from home if needed.
All the comforts of home with full kitchen, 5 burner stove/convection oven, dishwasher, washer/dryer and the space to stretch out and enjoy yourself after enjoying all Santa Barbara offers. We are blessed with beautiful weather in Santa Barbara. For the rare very hot days, air conditioning is provided in three bedrooms and kitchen.
--Spectacular private pool and jacuzzi --Outdoor patio and relaxation area --Four bedrooms, three baths: One king, two queens and a bedroom with two single beds. --Luxury bedding and down comforters --Primary bedroom with private bath and marble gas fireplace 55 in tv --Primary bedroom has walk in closet --Separate living area with comfortable seating for six and gorgeous views of the yard as well as the floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Cathedral ceilings and stained glass. --Separate play room with Foosball, piano, desk and a 45”' 3-D smart HDTV and entertainment area --Outdoor breezeway with treadmill, stationery bicycle and ping pong table. --Laundry room --Full kitchen with breakfast nook and separate full dining room area --Outdoor Gas barbecue --Outdoor dining area and lounge chairs with comfortable pad chaise towels --Highest local speed wireless internet available. --Contour remote provides access to all your apps, Netflix, Amazon prime, Disney, and more! Living room now houses a 77 inch smart tv with Sonos soundbar. (Pictures coming soon) --Desk area with comfortable task chair for those who work from home --Linens and towels and soaps --Regular coffeemaker and single serve Keurig (bring your pods) --Spices
Additional second set of fencing for the pool area works to insure that young children do not enter the area without adult supervision.
Santa Barbara the 'American Riviera': In Santa Barbara you can hike in the mountains and swim at the beach on the same day! This property is located on a beautiful tree filled acre property with views of the mountains. Just a short walk to the Mission and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Walk to downtown Santa Barbara through Rocky Nook Park and distinctive Upper East neighborhoods. The beach and Montecito are just an easy 10 minute drive. Santa Barbara offers a wealth of cultural and athletic activities from kayaking, windsurfing, whale watching, fishing, biking, golf to local theater, museums and cultural events.
Please be advised that this property is to be used only for the guests on contract and we do not permit large gatherings or more than four cars at any time at the property.
The pool is typically heated to a comfortable temperature by a rooftop solar heating system May to November (70-85 degrees). Heating the pool with gas in the winter or shoulder seasons can be arranged with a $100 a day additional fee arranged in advance, not needed in summer. The jacuzzi is heated on demand and is provided with booking.
There is an electrical plug for plugging in an electric car in the carport. Please notify us if you wish to do this in advance. There would be a $7 a day extra charge for electricity.
Wendy and Chuck Rockwood: Longtime residents of Santa Barbara, your hosts (owner/manager) Wendy and Chuck Rockwood are happy to recommend restaurants, and activities. Included are directions to favorite beaches and places to walk and shop. If you have questions they are happy to answer them and they look forward to your stay at Poolside.
This property is permitted for short-term stays with the county so book with confidence. For short term stays permitted for 6 adults plus children total 8.
We recommend you purchase trip cancellation insurance for any cancellation refunds not covered by the reservation cancellation policies.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place used towels in bathtubs
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Four cars maximum at the property at all times.
Rental Agreement will be provided and required to be returned prior to finalization of the booking. $700 "Property Fee" is a refundable security.
Pets may not be left at the property unsupervised. We can help with arranging a pet sitter if needed.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 26HOM-00015
Property # 276278
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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Mission Canyon, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. Travellers looking for local activities can try Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Santa Barbara Natural History Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Mission Santa Barbara - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Rattlesnake Canyon Trail - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Upper State Street - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Santa Barbara Station - 16 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Peet's Coffee Cart In Cottage Hospital - 5 min drive
Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - 4 min drive
Los Agaves - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Private Pool Home, On Acre-Near town, Families love it! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Private Pool Home, On Acre-Near town, Families love it! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Private Pool Home, On Acre-Near town, Families love it! ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Pool Home, On Acre-Near town, Families love it! ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Pool Home, On Acre-Near town, Families love it! ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private Pool Home, On Acre-Near town, Families love it! located?
This family-friendly Santa Barbara holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Upper State Street and Seven Falls are also within 2 miles (3 km).
About the host
Hosted by Wendy Rockwood
Wendy and Chuck are longtime residents of Santa Barbara. We are happy to share our love of this community with guests. In fact, that is what makes being vacation rental owners of four properties and managing them ourselves so rewarding. We have made many happy memories in all of our properties (we have lived in each one of them) and can share all the special features and local ideas with guests. We love gardening, biking, walks on the beach and spending time with our own family which includes three grown children and five grandchildren and two great granddaughters!
Why they chose this property
We have lived in Santa Barbara for over 50 years and we Poolside is the best location in town. We are close to everything and can go to any area, Montecito, downtown, the beach, Goleta, all without having to travel on the busy freeway. Coming home to this property is always like a breath of fresh mountain air. Yet, we can still walk downtown through the historic area around the 'Queen of the Missions.' We often take in it's beautiful rose garden and walk through the distinctive Upper East side which is filled with the elegant historic homes.
What makes this property unique
Our first trip to this home was like falling in love for the first time. We just adore the backyard patio area and pool for relaxing and refreshing ourselves. The sprawling nature of the single story layout is also fantastic for hosting guests as the sleeping areas are separate from the kitchen and active areas.
Nestled on an acre the property is truly a private retreat. The hawks fly overhead and the many birds enjoy with us the fantastic gardens and orchards which surround the property. Our piece of Heaven.
With having a direct relationship with the owner/manager you will deal with one person from your booking to any necessary details during your stay.
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